Upon BEd Program Completion

After successful completion of B.Ed. Programme, graduates will

  • Have the skills necessary for outstanding teaching of secondary school students, including communication skills and the ability to organize extra-curricular activities
  • Have excellent content knowledge in general education subjects as well as their areas of specialization
  • Have developed self-awareness, sensitivity towards others and the ability to work as part of a team
  • Be equipped to cause desirable changes and transformation in the community-at-large and in the field of education
  • Be proficient in academic activities including research and use of computers
  • Have concern for the environment and its protection
  • Be prepared to respond creatively to global trends and demands

Admissions Criteria

Amrita School of Education Admissions to the B.Ed. course follows the guidelines set by National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE) and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University).

Candidates must have a B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, B.B.M, M.A., M.Sc., M.Com. or equivalent from a recognized university, and have studied subjects as detailed below:

  • English (mandatory)
  • A regional language (mandatory)
  • Any three of the these subjects
    • Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Environmental Science, Geography, History, Home Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sericulture, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology
  • OR one principal subject for three consecutive years and two ancillary subjects for two years

Candidates must meet the NCTE norm of 45% or more in their graduate or post-graduate qualifying examination in their respective subjects. Candidates who have appeared or are appearing for their final qualifying examination are eligible to apply. Their admission will be contingent on their passing the qualifying examination before the date of admission.

Fees Structure

Sl.No Course Duration No of Seats Tuition Fees Other Fees
1 BEd 1 year 50 (University Direct Admissions) Rs. 30,000 Rs. 25,000
50 (Karnataka Government Quota) Rs. 6,000 Rs. 16,150

Admissions Process

Candidates must complete an Amrita School of Education application and submit it before the specified deadline. Short-listed candidates will be invited for a Counseling / Interview with the Admissions Committee. They must provide evidence of their qualifying graduate or post-graduate examination with marks earned and a Transfer Certificate at that time. During the interview, emphasis will be given to communication skills, content knowledge and attitude towards the teaching profession.

Candidates who require special consideration due to physical limitations must submit a medical certificate. Please note that the Amrita School of Education does not provide transportation for candidates to appear for the Counseling / Interview or any other part of the selection process.

Successful candidates will be notified of their acceptance into the program.

Admissions 2011-12

For a prospectus and application form, please contact the Amrita School of Education at:

  • Phone: 0821 - 2340911 or 6451686
  • Fax: 0821 - 2340911
  • E-mail: amrita_bed@yahoo.co.in

Important Dates:

  • Issue of application forms begins 01-07-2009
  • Last date for sale of application forms: 30-07-2009
  • Last date for receipt of completed application form: 30-07-2009

Click here to download an application form

Application forms downloaded from the website should be accompanied with a Demand Draft for Rs.350/-

Send the completed applications to:

Coordinator, Admissions
Amrita School of Education
#114, 7th Cross
Bogadi 2nd Stage
Mysore - 570026
Karnataka