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I am pursuing M.Com via Distance mode of Education. And, now wants to apply for B.Ed. But, I'm not sure whether distance degrees are accepted for B.Ed courses or not. Could anybody please guide me on this am I eligible or not?

B.Ed stands for Bachelor of Education.

The minimum academic qualification required for Bachelor of Education is that candidate should be graduate from a recognized university. Bachelor's degree is the basis for admission in B.Ed course.

Your master's degree in distance mode has nothing to do with eligibility criteria for B.Ed course. Bachelor's degree done in distance mode from a DEC approved university is applicable for B.Ed course.

=> B.Ed stands for Bachelor of education and the duration of this course is two years.

=> For this course candidate should have passed graduation from a recognized university.

=> The minimum percentage required in graduation to pursuing B.Ed course is 50%.

=> As per my knowledge, the distance Master degrees is valid for B.Ed course.

Any degree completed by distance mode of education is accepted. There is no any objection in mode of education.
To pursue B.Ed only graduation degree is important and Post Graduation degree is not important. But if you have then also it is accepted even after completed from distance mode.

Master degree students are eligible to study B.Ed course whether Master degree is distance or not. It doesn't matter.

The full form of B.Ed is Bachelor of Education.

Eligibility criteria for B.Ed course:

1. Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. Final year graduation candidates can also apply for exam.

2. You should have minimum of 50% marks in bachelor's degree.

Admission in B.Ed course is based on academic qualification of graduation. Master's degree is not the academic basis for admission in B.Ed course.

B.Ed refers to Bachelor of Education and same is a professional teaching degree course required by those who are looking make their career in teaching profession.

Further, the minimum education required for pursuing the same degree course is a graduation degree in any discipline with 50% marks from a recognized university. Students holding B.E./B.Tech degree are required to have secured at least 55% marks. Marks relaxation is allowed for reserved category candidates as per the government norms.

Now, as mentioned above the eligibility for B.Ed degree course is decided on the basis of undergraduate degree academic level and hence there in no need to worry about the mode of education of master degree.

So, if you satisfy the educational requirement for pursuing B.Ed degree mentioned above then you are eligible for pursuing B.Ed degree course irrespective of the mode of education of master degree and marks secured by you in your master degree course otherwise not.

Mode of master's degree has nothing to do with eligibility criteria for Bachelor of Education course.

The eligibility criteria for B.Ed course:

You should have done bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university either in regular or in distance mode. If done in distance then you university must be approved by Distance Education council.

You should have minimum of 50% marks in bachelor's degree to apply for B.Ed course.

Yes, distance Master degree is valid for Bachelor of Education course. But you must know that academic basis for Bachelor of Education course is bachelor's degree. Your percentage of marks in bachelor's degree will decide whether you are eligible for B.Ed course or not.

The academic qualification required for B.Ed course is graduation from a recognized university with minimum of 50% marks in it.