Masters of Education (Annual Intake 50)

1 Preamble:
(1) The Master of Education (M.Ed.) programme is meant for candidates desirous of pursuing post-graduate programme in education. Besides preparing teacher educators, it also aims at preparing educational administrators, supervisors and researchers.
(2) The M.Ed. programme would comprise theoretical courses including specialized courses in the discipline of education and related practical/field work including exposure to and training in a teacher education institution. In addition, research work in the form of a dissertation would form an essential part of the programme. Depending on the actual design and declared objectives, the programme provides opportunities for students to extend as well as deepen their knowledge and understanding of Education, specialize in selected areas including Teacher Education and also acquire related research skills.
2. Duration and working days:
(1) Duration
The M.Ed. programme shall be of a duration of two academic year.
(2) Working Day
(a) There shall be at least one hundred & eighty working days exclusive of periods of examination and admission etc., for instruction, field work for dissertation and internship in a teacher education institution.
(b) The institution shall function for a minimum thirty six hours in a week (five or six days). The teacher educators are expected to be available for individual attention, guidance and counseling for the student & teacher throughout the working hours.

3. Eligibility
(i) Candidates who have obtained at least 45% Marks in the B.Ed. degree are eligible for admission.

(ii) The reservation for SC/ST/OBC and other categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Government / State Government, whichever is applicable. There shall be relaxation of five percent marks in favour of SC/ST/OBC and other categories of candidates.

4. Admission Procedure:

Admission shall be made on merit on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance examination conducted by state Govt. University.