Courses Required After 12th To Become Eligible To Teach In A School In India - Colleges, Admission Processes And Career Prospects

April 03, 2021

A very few of us will disagree that at least at some point in life, we have wanted to be as dynamic as any of the class teachers at our schools. As a kid grows, he/she gradually comes out of the cocooned shelter of his/her parents' protection and holds the hand of the new guide of their lives, and that is teachers.

Teaching is regarded as one of the most respected jobs because of a teacher's crucial role in a students' life. Without the friend, philosopher, and guide named a teacher, we won't acquire the knowledge and understanding of various subjects, especially the valuable life lessons that keep us going on in life.

Naturally, the teaching profession is chosen by many people in India. Let's look at what are the main courses that students can pursue after 12th. The courses alongside the details regarding admission criteria and other procedures are given below.

Courses to pursue getting a school-teaching job:

1. B.Ed. (Bachelor’s degree in Education): One of the most popular courses in India to be eligible for school teaching is B.Ed. One can pursue B.Ed. after completing the graduation and post-graduation in any stream.

Eligibility criteria:

· Graduation from a reputed university with minimum 50% marks

· Post-graduation from a recognized university with minimum 55% marks

Course Duration: 2 years (4 semesters in total)

Fees: 50K-2lakhs

Admission processes: The B.Ed. admission procedures vary from institution to institution. But the necessary admission process includes –

· Written entrance test (CTET, UPTET, AP TET, TNTET, etc.)

· Further document verification process after the merit lists are published.

Career prospects: Besides the school teaching option, B.Ed. offers other professional streams like –

· Educational counsellors

· Educational Researcher

· Educational Administrator

· Government exams

Besides, B.Ed. Candidates can also appear for national or state level competitive exams like TET (Teacher Eligibility Test), CLET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test), SET (State Eligibility Test), NET (National Eligibility Test), TCT (Trained Graduate Teacher), PGT(Post Graduate Teacher), etc.

Best colleges:

· K.J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Mumbai

· Bombay Teacher's Training College, Mumbai

· Lady Irwin College, Delhi

· Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

· SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai

· Government College of Education, Chandigarh

· St. Xavier’s College of Education, Patna

· D.M. College of Teacher Education, Imphal

· Kirorimal College of Education, Bhiwani

· Jamia Malia University, Delhi

2. M.Ed. (Masters of Education): M.Ed. is one step higher of a degree that includes advanced educational research and teaching methods. M.Ed. can be pursued both in the regular and distant mood.

Eligibility criteria:

· B.Ed. completed with 50%-60% marks from a recognized college/ university

Course Duration: 2 years (4 semesters in total)

Fees: 40K (approx.)

Admission processes:

· Written entrance test (IPU CET, TISSNET, CUCET, BHU PET, ANU PGCET, AUCET, OUCET)

· Further document verification process after the merit lists are published

Career prospects: Other than the general school teaching option, a M.Ed. candidate can be eligible for career paths like -

· High school principal

· Administrative assistant

· Educational Researcher

· Educator

· Government jobs

Besides, after M.Ed., there’s are scopes to pursue M.Phil. /Ph.D. which opens the door for becoming a professor.

Best Colleges:

· Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIU), New Delhi

· Delhi University

· Jamia Malia University, Delhi

· Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak

· Banaras Hindu University, Banaras

· Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi

· Osmania University, Hyderabad

· A.W.H College Of Education, Calicut

· University Of Mumbai, Mumbai

3. D.Ed. (Diploma in Education): D.Ed. is a certificate training program to be eligible to become primary school teachers. The course covers elementary level education in India and is a significant job-oriented program in the education sector.

Eligibility criteria: 10+2 pass with minimum 50%-60% marks in any stream

Course Duration: 2 years

Fees: 50K-2Lakhs

Admission processes:

· Entrance test

· Sometimes direct admission after verifying documents

Career prospects:

· Education Counsellor

· Teacher & Junior Teacher

· Article Writer

· Teacher Assistant & Librarian

· Record Keeper