D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education): eligibility, duration, admission and careers
Teaching children of classes 1 to 8: pedagogy, child development and school internship.
Course at a glance
- Level: Diploma
- Duration: 2 years
- Eligibility: Class 12 pass; NCTE norms ask for at least 50% marks (relaxation for reserved categories as per state rules).
- Admission: State entrance or merit.
Recognition to check
Institution recognised by NCTE for D.El.Ed. Rules, entrance tests and minimum marks change from year to year, so always confirm them in the official admission notice of the university or council.
Career options
- Primary and upper-primary teacher (with TET / CTET)
Fees
Fees depend on the college, state and seat type. Compare the full-course fee from each college's official fee notice, and see the colleges in our directory with checked fees.
How we help
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