MEd or Master of Education is a master degree course that deals with the study of new methods of teaching and educational research.M.ED (masters of education is a postgraduate program that deals with educational research and experimentation of teaching techniques for effective results. The program introduces candidates to new methods of teaching process. Only students who have successfully passed completed B.Ed from a recognized institution is eligible to apply for this course.
The duration of the course is 2 years and are concentrated on 4 semesters that includes 2 semesters each year. The average cost of this course varies from 10,000 to 25,000 per semester. Upon completion of this program you can easily earn up to 25k to 40k on a monthly basis and your career options open up greatly to higher fields of teaching and administrative positions.
Eligibility for Master of Education / M.Ed can vary from University to University.
As per NCTE, candidate who have 50% or more in their Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) are eligible for enrolling in M.Ed in Regular mode. B.Ed degree for the applying candidate should be from a UGC approved University and from NCTE affiliated College.
On the Other Hand, Reserved categories SC/ST/Disabled get 2.5% – 5% of relaxation in qualifying degree. Candidates who have completed B.El.Ed (Bachelor of Elementary Education) from a Government University with 55% marks can also apply for the M.Ed Admission.
M.Ed is a 2 year programme. M.Ed curriculum has been divided into total of 4 semesters. Here Student learns a wide variety of subjects, Philosophy of Education, Introduction to Educational Research, Sociology of Education, History and Political Economy of Education, Psychology of Learning and Development. M.Ed students need to study both Theory and practical practices Subjects of M.Ed Course are mentioned below semester wise.
Other than the Theory and Practical Examination, M.Ed curriculum also includes an Internship program of 28 days in a school.