After 12th, pursue B.Ed along with graduation, 4-year B.Ed degree course starts, opportunity to get admission in IIT-NIT..
B.Ed with Graduation: The true flight of a career begins only after 12th grade. Therefore, choosing a graduate course after 12th grade is crucial. However, times have changed. With the implementation of the New Education Policy 2020, careers after 12th grade can be pursued on a dual track. Admissions for such graduate degree courses have begun in the 2026-27 academic year. For example, now a B.Ed. can be pursued after 12th grade while simultaneously pursuing a graduate degree. This is possible through a four-year B.Ed. course, known as the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP). Significantly, ITEP degrees can be obtained from top educational institutions like IITs and NITs, for which the application process is currently ongoing.
Let's explore which streams allow a B.Ed. degree with graduation. We'll also learn where admission to the four-year B.Ed. The program is available. You will also learn what you need to do for admission, including how to apply.
B.Ed. degree along with graduation in these streams
Under the new education policy, a four-year Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) has been introduced from the academic session 2026-27, offering dual benefits. Students can earn a B.Ed. degree along with graduation in Science, Arts, and Commerce. This means that a B.Ed. can be completed alongside a BA, B.Sc., and B.Com., which can be completed in four years, or eight semesters. Previously, a two-year B.Ed. A degree was required after graduation. This course saves one year.
Admission based on NCET score; apply by March 10th
Admission to the four-year B.Ed. The course, which began this academic session, will be conducted through a national-level entrance exam. In this context, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is scheduled to conduct the National Common Entrance Test (NCET). The NTA has released the notification for NCET 2026. The deadline to apply for NCET 2026 is March 10th. There is no upper age limit.
Admissions based on NCTE scores
Importantly, the 4-year B.Ed. The course is offered at top educational institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs). This means that NCTE scores will provide admission to the 4-year B.Ed. degree courses offered 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, admission to the four-year B.Ed. Courses offered by Central Universities, State Universities, and Dietitians across the country will also be available through NCTE.
NCTE on April 17
The NTA will conduct the NCTE on April 17, 2026. NCTE will be conducted in a total of 13 languages. The NCTE will be conducted in four sections: the first section will include two languages, the second section will include two main subjects, the third section will include a general test, and the fourth section will include a teaching aptitude test.
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