New Integrated Teacher Education Program: B.Ed with Graduation Opportunities
Introduction to B.Ed with Graduation
B.Ed with Graduation: The journey of a professional career truly begins after completing 12th grade. Selecting a graduate program post-12th is essential. However, with the introduction of the New Education Policy 2020, students can now pursue dual pathways for their careers after 12th grade. Admissions for these graduate programs are now open for the academic year 2026-27. For instance, students can now enroll in a B.Ed. program right after 12th grade while also pursuing a graduate degree. This is facilitated through a four-year Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP). Notably, ITEP degrees can be obtained from prestigious institutions such as IITs and NITs, with the application process currently underway.
Streams Available for B.Ed with Graduation
The new education policy has introduced a four-year Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) starting from the 2026-27 academic session, providing students with dual advantages. Students can earn a B.Ed. degree alongside their graduation in various streams including Science, Arts, and Commerce. This means that students can complete a B.Ed. in conjunction with a BA, B.Sc., or B.Com. within four years, or eight semesters. Previously, a two-year B.Ed. was mandatory after graduation, but this new structure saves an entire year.
Admission Process and NCET Details
Admission based on NCET score; apply by March 10th:
The admission process for the four-year B.Ed. program will be conducted through a national-level entrance examination. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to administer the National Common Entrance Test (NCET). The notification for NCET 2026 has been released, and the application deadline is March 10th. There is no upper age limit for applicants.
Admissions based on NCTE scores:
The four-year B.Ed. program is available at leading educational institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs). Admission will be granted based on NCTE scores for the four-year B.Ed. courses at IIT Kharagpur, IIT Ropar, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Dhanbad, NIT Tripura, NIT Kerala, NIT Puducherry, NIT Tamil Nadu, NIT Kozhikode, and NIT Calicut. Additionally, Central Universities, State Universities, and Dietitians across the nation will also offer admissions through NCTE.
NCTE Examination Details
NCTE on April 17:
The NTA will conduct the NCTE on April 17, 2026. The examination will be available in 13 languages and will consist of four sections: the first section will cover two languages, the second will focus on two main subjects, the third will be a general test, and the fourth will assess teaching aptitude.