B.Ed candidates also eligible for SGT Posts – NCTE Guidelines

National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) has come out with an important decision allowing B.Ed qualified candidates for SGT (Secondary Grade Teachers) posts in Primary Schools across the country. Only D.Ed candidates are being allowed for SGT posts till the date.

Bridge Course:

NCTE has also issued gazette notification to this effect. But the B.Ed candidates have to undergo a six month bridge course in Elementary education recognised by NCTE. They have to complete the bridge course within two years after such an appointment as primary teacher.

Graduation with 50 percent marks and B.Ed:

NCTE has ammended the specific sections of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009. According to the changes, graduation with at least 50 percent marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) is also considered as suitable qualification for SGT posts.

The notification read as follows:

(a) who has acquired the qualification of B.Ed from any NCTE recognised institution shall be considered for appointment as a teacher in classes I to V provided the person so appointed as a teacher shall mandatorily undergo a six month bridge course in elementary education recognised by NCTE, within two years of such appointment as primary teacher.

Tamil Nadu Open University B.Ed General Admissions – 2018

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU), Chennai has issued notification for admission into B.Ed for the calender year 2018. The cost of application form is Rs. 500 OR it can also be downloaded from the university website.

The selected candidates on satisfying the eligibility criteria can be admitted into B.Ed in the respective zonal centers of the B.Ed programme study center.

The candidates need to pay the programme fee Rs. 50000 at the programme study center.

Eligibility Requirements: The candidates should have passed the UG degree examination. They must be trained in service teachcers in any Government recognised schools of Tamil Nadu.

Important Dates:

Downloading of B.Ed General Application form from TNOU website: 20th September 2017.
Last date for admission into B.Ed General: 31 October 2017.

Total intake in the program is 1000. Duration is two years. But they can complete the program within five years. Total fee has to be paid at the time of admission.

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