Content Curator | Updated On - Apr 26, 2024
DU B.Ed 2024: As per the latest press release, candidates who are seeking admission to the PG programs in DU must appear for CUET PG 2024. Only the score obtained in CUET PG exam will be accepted for admission to the academic year 2024-24.
NTA has released CUET PG 2024 Result online at the official website pgcuet.samarth.ac.in on April 13, 2024.
Highlights
- After the declaration of CUET PG 2024 results, DU B.Ed Participating Colleges will announce the counselling/ admission schedule and merit list as per the CUET PG score.
- NTA plays no role in the selection process, conversion of seats, and admission of CUET PG qualified candidates in the respective courses and refund of fees.
- Total number of seats CUET PG 2024 offered in LIC, CIE, and MVCE is 125 while in SPM is 63. Seats in LIC and SPM College are available only for Women candidates.
The counselling schedule is yet to be released by the Delhi university. Based on the last year dates, registration on the CSAS (PG) portal can be expected to begin in the last week of July 2024. First round of CSAS (PG) allocations and admissions will begin from the third week of August 2024.
What is DU B.Ed Entrance Exam?
DU B.Ed Entrance Exam or Delhi University Bachelor of Education Entrance Exam is a university-level entrance exam conducted by Delhi University for the BEd course. Other than the regular B.Ed programs, the two specialty programs offered by the institute are B.Ed in Visual Impairment and B.Ed in Mental Retardation, admissions to which are also granted through DU BEd Entrance Exam.
Read the article to know more about DU BEd Entrance Exam 2024 Important Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Admit Card, Result, and Counselling Process.
DU B.Ed 2024 Exam Highlights
| Exam Name | DU B.Ed Entrance Exam |
| Full Form | Delhi University Bachelor of Education |
| Exam Type | UG level |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Course Offered | B.Ed Course |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
DU B.Ed Counselling Dates
| DU B.Ed Counselling Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CSAS (PG) Portal Registration Begins | Last week of July 2024 |
| CSAS (PG) Portal closes | Second week of August 2-24 |
| First Round of CSAS (PG) Allocations and Admissions | Thrird week of August 2024 |
| Second Round of CSAS (PG) Allocations and Admissions | Fourth week of August 2024 |
| Third Round of CSAS (PG) Allocations and Admissions along with Supernumerary Quotas | First week of September 2024 |
DU B.Ed 2024 Counselling
DU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024 Counselling requires the candidates shortlisted for the admission to be present at the stipulated date and time, at their allotted institutions, along with the below-listed documents:
- Photo ID Proof
- Print out of their filled-in Application/Registration Form
- Admit Card of Entrance Test d. Two latest passport size photographs
Original and two sets of photocopies of relevant documents as mentioned in the table below
| I. High School/Secondary School Certificate for verification of date of birth. |
| II. A detailed Statement of Marks of Part- I, II, and III at Graduation. In the case of post-graduation being the eligibility, a Statement of Marks at Master’s level. |
| III. Provisional certificate or degree of the qualifying examination. |
| IV. Relevant certificates/documents from a competent authority, establishing the candidate’s claim for reservation, for candidates belonging to reserved categories. |
| V. Character Certificate from the institution last attended or from any gazetted officer (valid for six months from the date of issue). |
| VI. In the case of candidates in service, a No Objection Certificate from the employer and a letter of sanction of study leave for a period of two years. |
- The candidate reports to the allocated institutions on the dates mentioned when his / her names appear in the merit list.
- The Admission Committee, in the light of the University guidelines, allows the candidate a limited time period after taking an undertaking from the candidate, to present the documents within the given time period.
B.Ed. students are not permitted to take up any employment (full-time or part-time). The employed candidates admitted to the B.Ed program will have to produce a valid sanction of leave from the employer.
DU B.Ed 2024 Seat Intake
DU B.Ed 2024 Seat Intake includes a total of 438 seats in the B.Ed program in various participating colleges. The department has changed the number of seats in CIE. Here are some colleges which offer B.Ed program via the CUET PG 2024 exam.
- Department of Education (CIE)
- Lady Irwin College
- Maharishi Valmiki College of Education
- Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women
Candidates can refer to the below table to check the total number of seats.
| Name of the College | Courses Offered (PG) | Number of seats Offered | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Seats | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | ||
| Lady Irwin College (LIC) | Home Science | 125 | 50 | 19 | 9 | 34 | 13 |
| Total | 125 | 50 | 19 | 9 | 34 | 13 | |
| Department of Education (CIE) | Science | 32 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Mathematics | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| Language | 30 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | |
| Social Science | 48 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 5 | |
| Commerce | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total | 125 | 50 | 19 | 9 | 34 | 13 | |
| MVCE | Science | 32 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Mathematics | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| Language | 30 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | |
| Social Science | 45 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 4 | |
| Commerce | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Other LanguagePunjabi | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Other Language-Urdu | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 125 | 50 | 19 | 9 | 34 | 13 | |
| SPM | Science | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Mathematics | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Language | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
| Social Science | 24 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | |
| Commerce | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 63 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | |
| Grand Total | 438 | 175 | 66 | 32 | 119 | 46 | |
Supernumerary seats for the PwD, CW, and foreign nationals shall be as per the University of Delhi norms in the B.Ed. program.
- The seat distribution corresponds to the first phase of enhancement of seats regarding EWS reservation (10% as per DU policy).
- Stream-wise reservation within the stream to be calculated as per rules.
- Changes in numbers, if required under rules, may be made in the above–mentioned table in consonance with the University of Delhi directions.
DU B.Ed 2024 Results
DU B.Ed 2024 Result or merit list of qualified candidates will be displayed on the official list and candidates can check the rank they have secured.
- The qualifying marks for the general category will be 20 out of 100 marks while it will be 18 marks for reserved categories.
- Depending on the rank in the merit list of their respective category of the candidate, subject category, availability of seats, and preference of the institutions, candidates will be allocated to different institutions.
- Display of name in the merit list does not indicate final selection for admission.
DU B.Ed 2024 Tie-Breaking Criteria
DU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024 Tie-Breaking situations have certain rules that the university use to break ties.
- Each subject may have a different merit list on the basis of rank in the Entrance exam and the number of seats available.
- For instance, there may be a high rank in merit for Science/Social Science and may get a seat at high rank.
- Whereas, the seat may get filled with lower rank in merit for Home Science category as the seats are more in Home Science.
- In case there is a tie between any two candidates then the age criteria are taken under consideration and the candidate with higher age is given preference.
- There are various factors involved in the allotment of institutions such as merit in the entrance test, candidate’s category, subject category, availability of teaching subjects across institutions, and candidate’s preference of institutions, hence, candidates are not allowed to change their allotted institution.
- Similarly, no change of institution is allowed from one admission list to subsequent admission lists.
- Any mutual swapping of institutions amongst candidates is also not allowed.
DU B.Ed 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Delhi University sets the eligibility criteria for the B.Ed program. The eligibility criteria vary according to the category. There is a relaxation of 5% marks in aggregate for the OBC category. Check Eligibility Criteria for DU B.Ed given below:
DU B.Ed 2024 Academic Qualification
| Category I | Category II |
|---|---|
| Candidates with at least 50% marks in aggregate either in Bachelor’s Degree and / or in the Master’s Degree in Science / Social Science /Humanities/ Commerce or any other qualification equivalent thereto are eligible for admission to the program. | Candidates with at least 55% marks in aggregate in Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology and specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto are eligible for admission to the program. |
Eligibility for Choosing Teaching Subject
Candidates have to choose one subject within a subject category which they must have studied in the qualifying degree for at least 200 marks and obtained at least 50% marks in this subject. This subject category chosen by the candidate will be considered final for preparing the merit list and allocation of institutions. The subject chosen by the candidate from the subject category will be considered as the teaching subject and will remain to be the same throughout the B.Ed program.
Note: Request for change in subject category will not be entertained under any circumstances for allocation of institutions and seats.
Subject Category and Teaching Subjects
| Subject Category | Teaching Subjects |
|---|---|
| Science | Biology. Chemistry. Integrated Science, Mathematics, Physics |
| Language | English, Hindi, Sanskrit |
| Social Science | Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Social Science |
| Other Subjects | Commerce, Psychology, Sociology |
| Other Languages | Punjabi, Urdu |
| Home Science | Home Science |
DU B.Ed 2024 Reservation Criteria
DU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024 Reservation Criteria are set by Delhi University for the B.Ed program.
- The seats reserved for SC/ ST category will be filled by those candidates only.
- In the case of the non-availability of the eligible candidates, the reserved seats may be interchanged between the SC and ST.
- If still, any seat remains unfilled, the same will be left vacant. The seats reserved for the OBC are filled with the OBC candidates only.
- Only if OBC candidates possessing the minimum eligibility marks are not available in the OBC category then the vacant OBC seats will be converted into General Category seats in accordance with the admission schedule notified by the University.
Wards or widows of the eligible armed forces personnel including Para Military forces have a reservation of 5% of the seats in each course. Candidates can go through the following table to check the reservation of seats.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PWD | 5% |
| Foreign Nationals | 5% |
DU B.Ed 2024 Answer Keys
DU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024 Provisional Answer Key is expected to be released after the exam is conducted. Candidates can challenge the answer key by visiting the official website of NTA.
DU B.Ed 2024 Answer Key: How to Challenge?
- Candidates can access the answer key by logging into the challenge portal using their application form number and date of birth.
- Candidates will find their response sheet and the provisional answer key for DU B.Ed 2024.
- Candidates must then click on ‘Add Challenge’ and fill in the challenge according to the information provided. Question ID and Nature of Challenge will be provided as drop-down options.
- Candidates must provide valid supporting documents when challenging DU B.Ed 2024 Answer Key.
- After providing valid documents and filling in the required details, candidates must pay the fees of INR 200 online through credit/debit card, UPI, or net banking.
- Answer Key challenges without payment or adequate proof will not be entertained.
DU B.Ed 2024 Exam Pattern
Based on DU B.Ed 2024 Exam Pattern, the paper consists of 100 multiple choice questions from Reasoning, General Knowledge, Language Proficiency, and Fundamentals.
- Each question carries 4 marks. One mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- The total duration of the examination is two hours.
- The medium of the paper is bilingual i.e. English and Hindi.
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Question Type | MCQs |
| Number of Sections |
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| Duration of Exam | 2 hours |
| No. of Questions | 100 |
| Total marks | 400 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for the correct answer -1 for the wrong answer |
DU B.Ed 2024 Syllabus
- Reasoning and General Awareness - This section contains questions that would test the candidate’s general knowledge and awareness of social, political, environmental, and economic issues. The section also contains questions to examine the perspectives and analysis of and responses to teaching and learning situations. The reasoning will assess the mathematical, logical, and verbal reasoning abilities. It will also assess candidates’ abilities to analyze and interpret data and find solutions to problematic situations.
- Subject Knowledge up to class 10th – This section will contain questions based on understanding and application of concepts in Science, Social Science, and Mathematics up to the secondary level.
- Language Proficiency – This section will assess reading comprehension in both English and Hindi.
DU B.Ed 2024 Admit Card
DU B.Ed Admit Card will be released online in the 2nd week of June 2024. Candidates can download DU B.Ed 2024 Admit Card by providing their Application ID and Password on the official website. No candidate is allowed to appear for the entrance test without admit card. Check the following steps to know how to download admit card.
- Go to the official website of DU admissions. i.e. du.ac.in
- Click on the link to admit card and enter the login credentials.
- Click on the submit button and the admit card page will appear on the screen.
- Take a printout of the page for future reference.
DU B.Ed 2024 Application Form
The simple steps to apply for the exam are mentioned below:
- Visit the University of Delhi website and go to the postgraduate admission Portal and register yourself first. i.e.
- Go to the link of CIE i.e. cie.du.ac.in. Download the B.Ed prospectus and read all the instructions carefully.
- Click on the Apply Online link and fill in the required details in the application form such as personal, and educational details.
- Select the Subject Category, one teaching subject, and Centre of examination very carefully.
- Make the payment through online mode (Credit/ Debit card or net banking) or in offline mode through Challan at any SBI branch.
- Verify all the entered details in the application form and click on the submit button.
- No changes in the form are allowed once the payment has been made. After the payment is made, take a print-out of the form and bring it along on the day of admission at the allocated institution.
DU B.Ed 2024 FAQs
Ques. I have scored 52% on my B.Tech. Am I eligible for DU B.Ed 2024?
Ans. No, you are not eligible. As per the eligibility criteria candidate should hold at least 55% marks in Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology and specialization in Science and Mathematics.
Ques. What are the topics discussed in DU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024?
Ans. DU B.Ed Entrance test is divided into three parts- GK & Reasoning, Subject Knowledge at School, and Language proficiency (English or Hindi).
Ques. What is the marking scheme for DU BEd 2024?
Ans. As per DU B.Ed 2022 Entrance Exam marking scheme, 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Ques. What happens if two candidates have the same score and rank?
Ans. In case two candidates have the same rank in the merit list, candidates of older age will be given preference.
Ques. How many questions are there in the entrance test?
Ans. There will be 100 MCQs carrying 4 marks each. The test will be of a total of 400 marks which is to be attempted in 2 hours.
Ques. Are there any reservation criteria through DU BEd 2024?
Ans. Yes, there is a reservation criterion in DU B.Ed 2024. Categorywise reservation is listed in the table below:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PWD | 5% |
| Foreign Nationals | 5% |
Ques. Can I change the subject category through DU BEd 2024?
Ans. No, change in subject category will not be entertained under any circumstances for allocation of seats and also institutions.
Ques. Does Lady Irwin College offer a seat for the social science subject through DU BEd 2024 Exam?
Ans. No, unfortunately, the social science subject category is not available at Lady Irwin College. The only subject available is Home science with 100 seats.
Ques. How many colleges offer B.Ed under Delhi University through DU BEd 2024?
Ans. There are 4 colleges that offer B.Ed :
- Department of Education (CIE)
- Lady Irwin College
- Maharishi Valmiki College of Education
- Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women
Ques. How many total seats are available in each college through DU BEd 2024?
Ans. The total number of seats available in each college is shown in the table:
| Colleges | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| CIE (Central Institute of Education) | 110 |
| Lady Irwin College | 100 |
| Maharishi Valmiki College of Education | 110 |
| SPM College | 57 |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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The exam will be conducted on second week of June 2023.
You must have your graduation or PG degree in hand before applying for B.Ed. Check here for more information.
Yes, you have to fill out the CUET form to take admissions for B.Ed. A graduation degree is a must for taking admissions for B.Ed.
DU B.Ed Entrance exam is conducted for admission in the on-campus B.Ed programs of DU and its affiliated colleges. The application process for DU B.Ed Entrance 2023 is yet to begin. The application process is expected to begin in the second week of May 2023.
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You are eligible to apply for DU B.Ed Entrance exam if you have completed a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university. The minimum mark requirement for Engineering or Technology graduates is 55% in aggregate.
You cannot pursue two regular degrees simultaneously. However, there are integradted B.Ed programs (BA+B.Ed, B.Sc+B.Ed and B.Com+B.Ed). You can read more information on these courses from Integrated B.Ed.
The total fee required to study Delhi University 2 years B.Ed. is INR 75,600.
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You can download the DU B.Ed Entrance exam admit card online. Please follow these steps to download your admit card.
If you have completed a B.Com degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (total mark for three years), you are eligible to register for DU B.Ed Entrance exam and take admission B.Ed with Commerce subject. The minimum mark requirement is different for reserved catgeory students.
You can apply for the DU B.Ed entrance exam only if you have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Science / Social Science /Humanities/ Commerce from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
Yes, students registering for DU B.Ed Entrance exam have to pay an applicaion fee. The application fee for general category students is INR 500 while the application fee for reserved category students is INR 250.
The official date for DU B.Ed Entrance 2023 is yet to be announced. However, the entrance examination is expected to be conducted in the final week of June 2023. The registration process is also likely to begin in May 2023.
No, you cannot pursue two regular degrees simultaneously. However, you are eligible to pursue two programs simultaneously if the modes of learning are different.
Yes, you can apply for admission in B.Ed program after completing a BA English Honors degree from a recognized university. However, you must have scored at least 50% marks to be eligible for admission. There is a 5% marks relaxation for reserved category students.