Master of Education is a Postgraduate educational Degree.  M.Ed degree is awarded for a program in Education. M.Ed is a shortened form of Masters Degree in Education. M.Ed is usually a 2-year program. There are 2 semesters included in the program. The course is available in different subjects. M.Ed program covers instruction, administration and counseling. The candidates can study the program across India. The course is provided at most of the District Institute of Education & Training centers all over the nation. In India, the institutions that are recognized by NCTE offer M.Ed program. Those who are interested in teaching profession can do the M.Ed program. Many institutes and universities in India offer the M.Ed program. Some institutes offer this program through Distance education with duration of 1 year.

Advantages or Benefits of Master of Education

• Master of Education Degree provides one a job in various profiles depending on aspirant’s specialization.
• Master of Education program helps to get more experience and technical skill needed to be an advanced teacher or educator.
• An M.Ed degree from a recognized institute gives the right raise to one’s profession.
• One can apply for higher studies after finishing M.Ed program.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Ed

The aspirant’s who have finished their Bachelor of Education degree can study Masters Degree in Education. Those who have done integrated B.Ed program can also apply for the post graduation program. Some institutes are demanding at least 50% marks for the admission.

Admission Procedure for M.Ed

For applying in the M.Ed program candidates must have the qualification specified by the institute. There is entrance tests carried out by the colleges. The aspirants must clear the test with good score. Application forms and booklet is available in the office of the institute. Some colleges also provide online application.

M.Ed Entrance exams in India

• Aligarh Muslim University M.Ed Entrance Exam
• Banaras Hindu University M Ed Entrance Examination
• Calicut University M.Ed Entrance Exam
• Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut M.Ed Entrance Test
• Delhi University M Ed Entrance Examination
• Dr. Ambedkar Open University M.Ed Entrance Exam
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University M Ed Entrance Examination
• Kerala University M.Ed Entrance Exam
• Kurukshetra University M.Ed Entrance Exam
• M. J. P. Rohilkhand University Entrance Exam
• Maharshi Dayanand University M Ed Entrance Examination
• Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak M Ed Entrance Examination
• Punjab University M.Ed Entrance Exam
• University Of Patna M.Ed Entrance Exam

How to fill in M.Ed Entrance Application form

Those who are interested in the M.Ed program can get the application form from the respective authority. Candidates can get it through post also. They should send a request letter for getting the form through postal service. Another option to fill the form is through online. Applicants can fill the form and take a print out and send it to the director of admission. A DD with a specified amount should send with the form. The aspirants must not make any mistake in the form. If there is any mistake found, it will be rejected.

M.Ed Entrance Exam Pattern

M.Ed entrance exam duration is 1 ½ hours. The questions are objective type. Four alternatives are there for every question. The aspirant should choose one best response. Incorrect answer does not contain any negative marking. The topics include in the exam are Teaching process, guidance, educational psychology and school management.

Coaching Centers for M.Ed Entrance Exam

• Bright Academy
• Divya Coaching institute, Punjab
• ZEPHYR

Reference Books for M.Ed Entrance Exam

• Handbook Of M. Ed. Entrance Paperback by Chaman Lal Banga
• M.Ed Entrance Test by M. Ed. Pravesh Pariksha
• M. Ed. Guide by Bhatia K.K

Top M.Ed Colleges in India

• Himachal Pradesh University
• Punjabi University
• Shivaji University
• St. Xavier’s College of Education
• University of Calcutta
• University of Jammu
• University of Kalyani
• University of Mumbai
• University of Pune
• University of Delhi , Department of Education

Other Reputed Colleges/ Universities offering M.Ed program

• A.R.R. College of Education
• Aakar Adhyapan Mandir College
• Abhilashi P.G. College of Education
• Abhinav Education Society’s Adhyapak Vidyalaya
• Achariya College of Education
• Acharya Nagarjuna University
• ACME Institute of Management and Technology
• Adamas Institute of Teacher Education
• Adarsh Kanya Post Graduate College
• Adhyapak Mahavidyalaya
• Advanced Institute of Education
• Alagappa University
• Al-Madina College of Education
• Amar Bhartiya Mahavidyalaya
• Amarjyot M.Ed. College
• Amity University
• AMS College of Teacher Education
• Anand College Of Education
• Andhra University
• Annammal College of Education for Women
• Apollo College of Physiotherapy
• Assam University
• Aster College of Education
• Avila College of Education
• Avinashilingam University for Women
• B.L.D.E.A. Jnyanayogi Shri Siddheshwar Swamiji College of Education
• B.N.V. College of Teacher Education
• B.P.S. College of Education
• B.P.S. Mahila Vishwavidyalaya
• Babu Kamta Prasad Jain Mahavidyalya
• Baikunthi Devi Kanya Mahavidalaya
• Banaras Hindu University
• Banasthali University
• Bangalore City College
• Bangalore University
• Beehive College of Advace Studies
• Bethlahem College of Education
• Bhagwan Mahavir College of Education (M.Ed.)
• Bharti College (BIIT)
• Bhavnagar University
• Bhilai Maitri College
• Bishop Agniswamy College of Education
• Blooming Buds Degree College
• Bon Secours College of Education
• C.M. Dubey Post Graduate College
• C.S. Jain Teacher Training Institute
• Calicut University
• Chaudhari M. Ed College
• Chaudhary Charan Singh University / Meerut University
• Cheema College of Education
• Crescent Institute of Management
• D.A.V. College of Education for Women
• D.D. Trivedi M.Ed College
• Dantuluri Narayana Raju College
• Darsh College of Education
• David Hare Training College
• Dayanand Women’s Training College (DWT)
• Deen Dayal Rustagi College of Education
• Desh Bhagat College of Education
• Dhanwantari College of Management Science and Nursing
• Dibrugarh University
• Dr. C.V. Raman University
• Dr. G.D. DAV College of Education for Women
• Dr. Palpu Memorial SNDP Yogam College of Education
• Dr. Shadi Lal College of Education
• Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Education
• Dr. Zakir Hussain Teachers Training college
• Dravidian University
• Fathima Memorial Training College
• G.S.R.M. Memorial Degree College
• G.V.M. College of Education
• Gandhigram Rural Institute
• Ganga Institute of Education
• Gannabathula Tulasamma Pedatata College of Education for Women (G.T.P)
• Gauhati University
• Ghulam Ahmed College of Education
• Gold Field College of Education
• Goverment College of Education (I.A.S.E.)
• Government College of Education Chandigarh
• Govt. College of Teacher Education
• Gujarat Vidyapith
• Gulbarga University
• Gurajada college of Education
• Guru Dronacharya College of Education
• H.G.M Azam college of Education
• H.M Training College
• Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
• Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
• Hindu College of Education
• I.E.S. College of Education
• I.I.M.T. College of Education
• IASE University
• ICFAI Business School
• Inderdev Girls Institute of Education & Technology
• Indira Gandhi National Open University
• Institute of Advanced Study in Education (IASE), Bhopal
• Institute of Education and Research (IER)
• Integral University
• J.J. College of Education
• Jagtguru Shankaracharya College of Education
• Jai Narain Vyas University
• Jain College
• Jain Vishva Bharati University
• Jaipur National University
• Jairupa College of Education
• Janata College of Education
• Janbaz Wali College Of Education & Training(JBW)
• Jawaharlal Nehru Smarak P.G.College
• Jeevan College of Education
• Jesus Training College
• K.S. Maniam College of Education
• K.S.K. College of Education
• Kadi Sarva Vishvavidyalaya
• Kakatiya University
• Kalyan Post Graduate College
• Karmela Rani Training College
• Karnatak University
• Karnataka State Open University
• Karnataka Women’s University
• Kasthooribha Gandhi College of Education
• Kasturi Shikshan Sanstha
• Kerala University / University of Kerala
• Khalsa College of Education
• Kirorimal College of Education
• Kisan Mahavidyalaya
• Kurukshetra University
• Lala Ami Chand Monga Memorial College of Education
• Lilly Swords Mathodist College of Education
• Lingaya’s University
• Lovely Professional University
• Lt. Mahipat Singh College of Education
• M.C.T. Training College
• M.E.S. Training College
• M.I.E.R. College of Education
• M.J.P. Rohilkhand University
• M.J.R.P. College of Education
• M.N.R. Teacher Education College
• M.R. D.A.V. College of Education
• Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University
• Madurai Kamaraj University
• MAEER’s MIT School of Education
• Mahajubilee Training College
• Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
• Maharishi Markandeshwar University (M.M.U.)
• Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith
• Manav Rachna College of Education
• Mangalam College of Education
• Mangayarkarasi College of Education for Women
• Marathwada College of Education
• Meerut College
• Milestone Institutitue of Professional Studies
• MNR College of Education
• Modern Institute of Teacher Education
• Mohini B.Manwani Girls Degree College
• Mother Teresa Women’s University
• Mrs. Nirmalatai Thopate College of Education
• Mysore University
• N.V.K.S.D. College of Education
• Nabakrushna Choudhury College of Teachers Education
• Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya
• Nandurbar Taluka Vidhayak Samiti’s College of Education
• Navyug Arts and Commerce College
• Nehru Gram Bharati University
• Nilkanth M.Ed College
• Noida College of Physical Education (N.C.P.E)
• North Eastern Hill University
• North Maharashtra University
• Nova College of Education
• Osmania University
• Partap College of Education
• Patna University
• Periyar University
• Pillai’s College of Education and Research
• Pondicherry University
• Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology / P.R.I.S.T. University
• Pope John Paul II College of Education
• Prof. H.N. Misra College of Education
• Pt. Harishankar Shukla Memorial College
• R.G. Barot College of Education
• R.K. Sanatombi Devi College of Edcation
• R.N. Institute of Modern Management And Education Research Centre
• Rajalakshmi College of Education
• Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
• Rama Institute of Higher Education
• Ramdevi Mahila T.T. College
• Ram-Eesh Institute of Edcuation (RIE)
• Rao Abhey Singh College of Education
• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
• Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan
• Rattan Singh Girls College of Education
• Rayalaseema College of Education
• Rayat and Bahra College of Education
• Rayat Institute of Education
• Regional Institute of Education (N.C.E.R.T.)
• Ruben College of Education
• S.E.M. College
• S.G.S. Government I.A.S.E
• S.J.E.S. College of Education
• S.M. Desai Med College
• S.N.M. Training College
• S.R.M. Institute of Management and Technology
• S.S.R. College of Edcation
• Saifia College of Education
• Saint Kabir College of Education
• Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences
• Sampurnanand Sanskrit University
• Sangamner College of Education
• Sant Baba Bhag Singh Institute of Education (S.B.B.S)
• Sant Bheekha Das Ramjas Maha Vidhyalaya
• Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
• Sardar Patel University
• Sardar Rajinder Singh Memorial Mukat College of Education for Women
• Sarv Hind College of Education
• Sarva Vidhyay M.Ed College
• Sathyabama University
• Saurashtra University
• Seth Tek Chand College of Education
• Shakuntala Devi Educational Institute
• Shiv College of Education
• Shivparvathi Mandradiar College of Education
• Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Womens University (Churchgate)
• Shri Khanderai Pratishthan’s College of Education
• Shri Nawal Kishor Bharatiya Municipal Kanya Snakottar Mahavidyalaya (NKBMGPC)
• Shri Parshvanath Institute of Eduction & Research
• Shri R.M.S. College of Education
• Shri Ram College
• Shri Shankaracharya Mahavidyalaya
• Smt. Indira Devi College of Education
• Sohan Lal D.A.V. College of Education
• Solapur University
• Sree Narayana College of Teacher Education
• Sree Sastha College of Education
• Sree Vivekananda College of Teacher Education
• Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam (Women’s University)
• Sri Renugambal College of Education
• Sri Sai College of Education
• Sri Venkateswara University
• SRM University
• St. Annes College of Education and Research Centre
• Teerthanker Mahaveer University
• The New Progressive College of Teachers’ Education
• Thiruvalluvar University
• Tika Ram College of Education
• Tilak College of Education
• Tilak Maharastra Vidyapeeth
• Tumkur University
• University College Of Education(U.C)
• University of Kashmir
• University of Madras
• Vaish College of Education
• Vandematram College
• Vedica College of Education
• Veena Memorial College of Education
• Vellalar College of Education for Women
• Vidya Pratishthan’s College of Education
• Vidyaa Vikas College of Education
• Vinayaka Missions University
• Vinoba Bhave University
• Yaduvanshi M.Ed College
• Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

M.Ed course curriculum

First semester

• Education as an Area of Study
• Learner and the Learning Process
• Methodology of Educational Research
• Specialization (Paper I & II of any one area of specialization)

Second semester

• Process of Education
• Psychology for Individual and Social Development
• Specialization (Paper III & IV of any one area of specializations)
• Statistical Methods for Data Analysis

M.Ed Specializations

• Educational Management
• Educational Technology
• Environment Education
• Guidance and counseling
• Language Education
• Rural Education
• Special Education
• Teacher Education
• Women Studies
• Yoga Education

M.Ed Course Evaluation

M.Ed program duration is two years. There are two semesters include in the M.Ed course. The course contains lectures, examinations and internal assessments. Dissertation is mandatory for every student. Examinations carried out at the end of every semester. Most of the institutes conduct the university exam only. Students are getting field experiences while doing the course. Viva voce is also there in the curriculum.

M.Ed Text Books

• A Guide to Teaching Practice by Cohen Louis, Minion Lawrence & Morrison, Keith
• A Pedagogy of liberation by Freire, P. and Shor, I
• An Introduction to the study of education by Matheson, David
• Becoming a Reflective Mathematics Teacher by Alice F. Art and Eleanan Armaer Thomas
• Career development in India: Theory, research and development by Mohan, S
• Child Development by Hurlock, E
• Computers and Teacher Training: A Practical guide by Adam, D.M
• Concept-based Curriculum and Instruction by Erickson, H.L
• Cultures of Curriculum (studies in Curriculum Theory) by Joseph, P.B
• Curriculum Reform in India- World overviews by Aggarwal, J.C
• Developing the Curriculum by Oliva, Peter F
• Discourse Across Languages and Cultures by Martinovic
• Doing Educational Research- A Guide for First time researchers by Clive Opie
• Early Childhood Care and Education BY Aggarwal, J.C. and Gupta, S
• Early Childhood Education Today BY Mishra, R.C
• Educating teachers for diversity: Seeing with a cultural eye by Irvine, J.J
• Educational Planning by Griffiths, V. L
• Educational Research – An Introduction by Borg, W.R. and Gall, M.D
• Educational theory: philosophical and political Perspectives by Wall, Edmund
• Ethics and the foundations of education- Teaching Convictions in a postmodern world by Slatterry, Patrick and Dana Rapp
• Experimental Methodology by Christensen
• Guidance and Counseling by Bhatnagar, Asha and Gupta Nirmala
• Handbook of Social psychology by Delamater, John
• How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education by Fraenkel, J.R., Wallen, N.E
• Information and Communication Technologies in Schoolsby Alexey Semenov
• Innovations in Teacher Education: A Social Constructivist approach by Beck, Clive & Clark Kosnik Albany
• Learning: The Treasure within report of the international commission on education for 21st century by Delors, Jacques
• Pedagogy of the oppressed by Freire, Paulo
• Planning Process in a District by Kabra, K.M
• Planning the Location of schools: An Instrument of Educational Policy by Hallack, J Technology, Open Learning and Distance Education by Bates, A
• Practical Non-Parametric Statistics by Cononver, W.J
• Primary Teaching Today: An Introduction by Hayes, Denis
• Promoting Reflective Thinking in Teachers by Caggart, G.L
• Psychological foundation of education by Eason, M.E
• Psychological Testing by Anastasi, A. & Urbina, S
• Reflections on Curriculum by Arora, G.L
• Social Psychology: Handbook of Basic Principles by Higgins, E.T. and Kruglanski, A.W
• Social Studies for Secondary Schools: Teaching to learn, learning to teach by Alan J Singer
• Teachers and schooling: Making a Difference by Debra Heyes, Martin Hills, Pam Chistie and Bob Lingard
• Teachers handbook on IED-Helping children with special needs by Sharma, P.L
• The Concept of educationby Peters, R.S
• The Philosophy of education by Peters and R.S
• The Psychology of learning and instruction by Dececo, J.P

What to do after M.Ed?

After completing the program, aspirants can find jobs as teachers in schools in India. Based on academic skills and talent they can find job according to their area of expertise. Many areas are there that the students can specialize. Good teachers always try to nurture each student. After few years of experience, the teachers can perform well in their profession.

Job and Career options for M.Ed

Many job chances are available for the teachers in the academic institutions. There is demand for the M.Ed holders in the academic sector. There is demand in the research area for the progress in academic sector. Jobs are available in private and government schools for M.Ed holders.

Employment Areas

• Coaching Centers
• Education Consultancies
• Education Department
• Home Tuitions
• Private Tuitions
• Schools

Job Types

• Education Consultant
• Education Counselor
• Home Tutor
• Online Tutor
• Principal
• Private Tutor
• School Teachers
• Vice Principal

Remuneration after M.Ed

In the initial stage, the aspirants will get good payments in the government schools. The remuneration starts from Rs. 15000 onwards. After 3 or 4 years of experience, they can earn more than that. The remuneration varies based on the positions. In the private sector, the candidates can get a salary between Rs. 20000 and Rs.40000 per month.