BA B.Ed. Integrated Course

Last Updated on July 29, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

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  This academic program is also known by other names such as – BA + B.Ed. course and BA B.Ed. Integrated course. Though the course names are slightly different from each other, they share the same course content!   If you want to become a teacher, this is an ideal course for you! Since this is an integrated course, 12th pass students are eligible to pursue it!   Here is an overview of the academic program –

• Name of the course: BA B.Ed. Integrated course
• Type of course: Integrated course (Bachelor’s + Master’s Degree)
• Field: Teacher Training
• Duration: 4 years
• Eligibility Criteria: 12th pass from a recognized board

BA B.Ed. course will enable you to teach at Secondary and Senior Secondary levels at Indian schools. What is this program all about? What is the scope and potential associated with this domain? What is it like to become a teacher at Secondary or Senior Secondary level?   You will find answers to the above mentioned questions in the next section. Here it is –

BA B.Ed. Course: Introduction & Scope

In simple terms, it is a teacher training program. Candidates who manage to pass this course are eligible to teach at Secondary and Senior Secondary levels in Indian schooling system. In order to get a job, they must crack relevant aptitude tests though!   BA B.Ed. course has been crafted keeping the needs of 12th pass students in mind. Essentially, it is a teachers training program. But, B.Ed., in its standalone form can be pursued only after completing Graduation!   Looking from a 12th passed student’s point of view, it is a major disadvantage. What if he/she wants to pursue a single teacher training course right after 12th? What if he/she wouldn’t like the prospect of applying separately for a teacher training course after graduation?   BA B.Ed. Integrated course has been made to address these problems exactly! Since this is an Integrated course, it can be pursued by students who have just passed 12th class!   The course consists of BA program as well as B.Ed. program. Both these courses are combined to form an Integrated course. So, students won’t need to apply separately for B.Ed.!   BA B.Ed. Integrated course is 4 years long. Each academic year is divided into two semesters. Thus, the entire program consists of eight such semesters.   A student has to face main external examination at the end of each year. Internal examinations are conducted by the concerned University/College/Institute at regular intervals.   Syllabus has been discussed in detail ahead. Don’t worry about it!   While choosing a college to pursue this course from, make sure that the institute is recognized by the National Council for Teacher’s Education or other relevant Authorities!   Let us take a closer look at the course details now. Here they are –

Course Details

Type of course

It is an integrated course.

Duration

The academic program is 4 years long. Each academic year is divided into two semesters. Thus, the entire program consists of eight such semesters.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum qualification required is – 10+2 pass (Arts, Commerce or Science) from a recognized board. Minimum marks requirement may vary from one institute to another. Generally, it is around 45-55% aggregate marks.

Colleges

BA B.Ed. Integrated course is being offered by many colleges across India. These colleges can be classified into two main types. They are –

• Government Colleges
• Self Financed Colleges

Government Colleges can further be divided into two categories – State Government Colleges and Central Government Colleges. Government Colleges are known to charge relatively lower tuition fees.   Expenses are borne by the Government. This enables these colleges to offer subsidized education to its students. SF colleges are known to charge relatively higher fees.   Here are some of the popular colleges offering this course in India –

• Ahmedabad University
• MSU
• DU
• University of Kerala
• RKU
• VNSGU
• Gujarat University
• Saurashtra University
• MGU

Syllabus

Here are some of the important subjects present in BA B.Ed. course curriculum –

• English
• Hindi
• History
• Geography
• Political Science
• Environmental Science
• Knowledge and Curriculum
• Childhood and Growing up
• ICT
• Drama and Arts
• Assessment for Learning
• Pedagogy
• India and Education
• Teaching and Field Work
• Optional Subjects

Fees

Fees charged for the academic program may vary from one institute to another. Course fees depends upon the following factors –

• Type of institute (Government, Private, Aided etc)
• Location of the college
• Status and rating of the college
• Scholarship status (of student, if applicable)

Government colleges are known to charge low fees. Average fees in private colleges could be anywhere between 80-100K INR per semester.

Admission Process

Reputed institutes rely on merit based admission process. They conduct relevant entrance exam and/or interview to select deserving candidates.   Some institutes are also known to conduct direct as well as donation based admission process.

PG Courses

BA B.Ed. graduates have access to a handful of PG courses. They may pursue courses related to teacher training or other topics. Here are some of the popular PG courses –

• M.Ed.
• PG Diploma (Teacher Training) courses
• MA
• MBA
• PG Diploma (Management) courses

Career Prospects

After completing this course, one has access to multiple job opportunities. They have access to Government jobs, Private sector jobs as well as Self-Employment.   Here are some of the prime recruiters –

• Government Schools
• Private Schools
• Tuition Centers
• Coaching Centers

In schools, BA B.Ed. graduates are eligible to teach at Senior Secondary, Secondary and other lower levels. If you are interested in self-employment, you may start your own tuition classes!

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Pros and cons of being a teacher

List of entrance exams in India

Salary

Starting salary of a teacher depends upon a number of factors. Some of the prominent factors are –

• Institute from which the candidate completed the course
• Level of education (UG, PG etc)
• Profile of the employer (Government or Private)
• Job location

On an average, starting salary could be anywhere between 25-50K INR per month. In case of a Government job, the salary will be as per the pay scale and grade.