The Master of Education programme is divided into four semesters i.e., two semesters in each year is covered. Moreover, some colleges or university may complete the M.Ed course in duration of one year. Furthermore, the main focus of this course is to impart education in several aspects of teaching. In addition, the average M.Ed course fee is approximately around INR 40000-INR 1 LPA. Additionally, the admission in Master of Education course takes place on the basis of merit obtained in last qualifying examination or on the basis of marks in entrance examination conducted either via central or state government or university level entrance test.

Furthermore, some of the entrance exams for the entry of Master of Education students are MEET, DUET, BHU PET, AMU Test, JUET, IPU CET, CUCET, AUCET, OUCET, PGCET etc. Moreover, the career opportunities after the completion of Master of Education course is very wide, the candidates could get a well paid professor or teaching jobs. In addition, Master of Education graduate could also become trainer, counselor, consultant, online tutor, content writer, editor etc. Moreover, the average salary offered after the completion of Master of Education course is approximately around INR 4-5 LPA.

Read some points about Master of Education:

• Firstly, the candidates seeking admission in Master of Education must complete a bachelor’s degree (BSc/BEd/MSc Ed/BEIEd/DEIEd) in relevant field from a recognized university or institution.
• Secondly, the candidates must attain 55% marks in UG program to be eligible to apply for Master of Education.
• Thirdly, candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/EWS get a relaxation of 5%.
• Furthermore, the PG aspirants have to appear in entrance examination such as MEET, DUET, BHU PET, AMU Test, JUET, IPU CET, CUCET, AUCET, OUCET, and PGCET etc. etc to get admission in Master of Education.
• In addition, the basic admission process is merit or entrance based.
• Moreover, Master of Education is a full-time as well as online learning course which is offered by various institutes as well as universities of India.
• Lastly, the short-listed candidates have to appear for the counselling session after entrance exam as well as interview round.

All about Master of Education

Master of Education Duration	2 Years
Master of Education Admission Criteria	Merit/Entrance Based
Master of Education Eligibility	Graduate/Post graduate
Master of Education Course Level	Postgraduate
Master of Education Fees	Rs. 40000 to 1 Lacs
MEd Full Form	Master of Education
Master of Education Average Placement Package	INR 4 LPA- INR 5 LPA
Master of Education Average Cut Off	95%

Master of Education: Eligibility Criteria

The Master of Education is a two year course. Furthermore, some colleges offer one year Master in Education in various specializations. In addition, M.Ed admission distance education is also available by certain colleges that offers distance learning facility. Moreover, it is necessary to satisfy the eligibility criteria of particular institute or university to apply for Master of Education. Furthermore, the admission in Master of Education takes place on the basis of merit as well as performance in entrance examination followed by a personal interview.

In addition, every university or college releases a cut off list on the basis of result of the entrance exam. Furthermore, it is essential to have a valid bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in relevant field from a recognized university or institute or its equivalent. Additionally, all the Master of Education aspirants have to appear for an entrance exam to get admission in Master of Education. In addition, most of the colleges and university conducts counseling sessions for the final seat allocation process which takes place on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in entrance exam, interview as well as bachelors program.

Now, Read below the M.Ed course eligibility criteria:

• The Master of Education aspirants must visit the official website of their chosen university or institute and read the basic eligibility criteria as well as M.Ed course details and terms and condition before filling in the application form.
• Secondly, the candidate must possess a valid bachelor’s degree specifically a BA/BSc/BEd/BSC Ed etc or its equivalent with minimum 55% marks from a recognized institute or university.
• Candidates who possess a Master’s degree in science in the field of education are also eligible to apply in Master of Education (MEd) course.
• Furthermore, the students who possess a Bachelors degree in elementary education from government or any private university with minimum 50-60% marks are also eligible for Master of Education.
• Moreover, the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD category usually gets a relaxation of 5%, so they are eligible to apply in Master of Education programme with minimum 45-50% marks in their bachelor’s degree.
• In addition, all the M.Ed aspirants have to appear in certain state, central or university level entrance exam followed by an interview to secure a seat in Master of Education.
• Lastly, the final selection takes place on the aggregate marks of entrance exam, interview as well as bachelors marks.

Master of Education: Fees Structure

The Master of Education or M.Ed course fees for different types of colleges or universities are tabulated below:

College/University Type	Average Fees
Central Universities	Rs. 6000 to Rs. 10000
Private Universities	Rs. 40000 to Rs. 100000
Deemed/Deemed to be Universities	Rs. 40000
State Universities	Rs. 10000- Rs. 20000
Private Colleges	Rs. 50000-Rs. 100000
Government Colleges	Rs. 8000- Rs. 10000
Institutes of National Importance	Rs. 10000

Master of Education: Admission Process

The admission process for Master of Education is very simple. Furthermore, some university also offers Master of Education from distance education. Moreover, the initial step to get admission in Master of Education program is to select the college or university. Then, the candidate must visit the official website of that particular university or institution and get detail idea regarding the terms and conditions as well as eligibility criteria to get a seat in Master of Education course.

Furthermore, the candidate need to register themselves and fill the application form of the university and then appear for the entrance examination. Moreover, it is also important to get a brief idea about M.Ed entrance exam syllabus before appearing for the entrance exam. In addition, after clearing the entrance test the college or the university also conducts a personal interview round especially for the postgraduate or the doctoral programmes. So, the short-listed candidates are called for the interview process. Lastly, the counselling session take place on the basis of which seat allocation occurs. Moreover, every university or institutes have different admission process.

Now, read about the admission process of Master of Education:

• The candidates need to visit the official website of the university or institute and read about the eligibility criteria as well as all the terms and conditions for Master of Education.
• Secondly, the Master of Education aspirant needs to register themselves on the official website of the institutes by clicking on the active registration link.
• The login credentials will be mailed to the registered email id or mobile number. The candidate need to login through the application number as well as password.
• Furthermore, fill the application form and enter all the personal as well as educational details such as class 10+2 percentage, bachelor’s scores etc. along with scanned photograph and signature.
• Moreover, attach all the necessary documents as mentioned in the application form to complete the process successfully.
• In addition, pay the application fee through online transaction using debit/credit/net banking or any other process as mentioned on the respective university website.
• Additionally, admission in M.Ed from distance learning takes place on the basis of marks obtained in B.Ed course that means direct admission occurs in case of distance learning programme. Although, there are some universities that conducts entrance test for as well as counselling session for the distance learning programme also.
• Lastly, take the print out of the duly filled application form for future use.
• Then, during the time of entrance exam the Master of Education candidate must take out the admit card or hall ticket to appear for the entrance examination and finally, attain a seat for Master of Education.

Master of Education: Entrance Exams

The Master of Education is a post graduate professional course. So, every institute or university usually conducts an entrance examination to select the candidates. Moreover, only the eligible candidate could get a seat in Master of Education programme. Furthermore, an interview round is also organized by the university itself which is lead by the HOD as well as highly qualified professionals of that particular field to analyze the capability of the student. In addition, some private universities also grant direct admission in Master of Education course on the basis of marks obtained in last qualifying examination. Moreover, Master of Education distance learning programme is also started jointly via Distance Education Council (DEC) as well as National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) through ODL i.e., Open and Distance Learning system.

Furthermore, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is regarded as the best college for open or distance learning Master of Education course. In addition, some entrance examination for admission in Master of Education is DUET/BHU PET/AMU Test/JUET/CUCET/JMIEE/APEdCET/TSEdCET/JMI Entrance test/AUCET/PUCET (PG)/CPGET/Master of Education entrance test and some university level entrance examinations etc. furthermore, these entrance test is conducted to analyze the candidates on some parameters such as teaching aptitude, language proficiency as well as reasoning aptitude. Moreover, some universities or college also grant admission in Master of Education on merit basis through marks secured in bachelor’s programme.

DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)

Delhi University Entrance Test is conducted for various courses along with Master of Education course also. In addition, the exam is conducted by the Delhi University to grant admission in several UG, PG as well as PhD programmes. Moreover, the registration begins from 26 July 2021-21 August 2021. Furthermore, the exam occurs in online mode for duration of 2 hour. Moreover, for every correct answer 4 marks is awarded while for a wrong answer there is a negative marking of -1. Additionally, DUET occurs once in a year. Moreover, NTA (National Testing Agency) is the exam conducting agency that organized DUET for several courses. Furthermore, the candidates who fills the application form in a correct manner could generate the admit card to appear for the examination.

In addition, the Master of Education aspirants must possess a valid bachelor’s degree especially in BEd/BABEd/BEIEd/DEIEd with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institute or university could fill the application form. Moreover, interview round is also one of the important part of the admission process of Delhi University. Furthermore, candidates could visit the official website and go through the exam pattern as well as the marking scheme and M.Ed entrance exam syllabus before appearing for the entrance test. The M.Ed result get displayed on the official website of Delhi University.

• Exam Syllabus: Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics of Class 11 & 12 and Bachelor of Education, education and philosophy, intelligence, reasoning etc.
• Validity: Private Colleges, Central Universities, Shivaji College, Gargi College, Sri Guru Tegh bahadur Khalsa College and all the colleges affiliated with Delhi University.
• Level of Difficulty: Highly Advanced
• Exam Fee: Rs. 750 (for UR/GEN/OBC/CW/Minorities) and Rs. 300 (for SC/ST/PWD/EWS).

BHU PET (Banaras Hindu University Postgraduate Entrance Test)

The BHU PET is basically a university level entrance examination organized by Banaras Hindu University. Furthermore, the Master of Education aspirant must have a bachelor’s degree to apply for BHU PET. Moreover, the exam is conducted in offline mode only. There are almost 120 questions in the entrance exam. In addition, the duration of entrance exam for Master of Education is approximately around 2 hours. Furthermore, the exam usually takes place in the month of August and the registration form gets released in the month of July. Moreover, the candidates who wish to get admission in Master of Education program could fill the BHU PET application form through online mode before the last date of registration.

Then, after filling the registration form candidates could also download the admit card from the official website of BHU as a proof or entry ticket to appear for the entrance test. Furthermore, candidates could visit the official website and go through the M.Ed entrance exam syllabus as well as marking scheme before appearing for the entrance test. Moreover, certain previous year question papers are also available online for the practice. Additionally, after the entrance test for Master of Education the university also releases a cut off list on the official website of the BHU. So, the counseling, as well as the admission, takes place on the basis of cut off list.

• Exam Syllabus: Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics of Class 11 & 12 and Bachelor of Education, English language, analytical questions, logical quantitative as well as aptitude, general awareness and questions from general knowledge are also included in the entrance test.
• Validity: Banaras Hindu University, Private Colleges, Central Universities.
• Level of Difficulty: Highly Advanced
• Exam Fee: Rs. 500 (for UR/GEN/OBC) and Rs. 250 (for SC/ST/PWD/EWS).

AMUEE (Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Exam)

Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Exam application begins from 22 June 2021. Moreover, the admission in Master of Education programme takes place on the basis of departmental test once in a year. In addition, the candidates could apply online for AMUEE at the official website of the university. Then, at the time of examination it is necessary to carry the admit card as an entry ticket in the examination hall. Moreover, the admit card consists of your first name, last name, mobile number, address as well as the address of allotted test centre.

Furthermore, the Master of Education aspirant must have passed BEd or any equivalent examination with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university or institute to get admission in Aligarh Muslim University. In addition, there are approximately 50 seats in Master of Education in AMU. Moreover, certain previous year question papers are also available online for the practice. Additionally, after the entrance test for Master of Education the university also releases a cut off list on the official website of the AMU. So, the counseling as well as the admission takes place on the basis of cut off list.

• Exam Syllabus: Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics of Class 11 & 12 and Bachelor of Education, English language, analytical questions, logical quantitative as well as aptitude, general awareness and questions from general knowledge are also included in the entrance test.
• Validity: Aligarh Muslim University, Private Colleges, Central Universities.
• Level of Difficulty: Highly Advanced
• Exam Fee: Rs. 500 (for UR/GEN/OBC) and Rs. 250 (for SC/ST/PWD/EWS).

CUCET (Central University Common Entrance Test)

Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) is considered as all-India level entrance exam conducted jointly by 14 central universities for admission in UG, PG, as well as PhD courses offered in all the participating institutions. Furthermore, the CUCET is conducted once a year across 120 cities in India. Moreover, the exam is takes place in offline mode (pen & paper) which is of two hours. In addition, the CUCET 2021 online registration will open from the third week of July, 2021. Additionally, the candidates who successfully fill in and submit the CUCET application form, can avail the CUCET admit card in the second week of August, 2021.

Moreover, the CUCET 2021 exam will occur on the fourth week of August, 2021. In addition, the Master of Education aspirants must possess a valid bachelor’s degree especially in BEd/BABEd/BEIEd/DEIEd with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institute or university could fill the application form. Furthermore, apart from central universities, Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE) is also a participating institute for the exam. In addition, Central University of Rajasthan is the coordinating university for the exam, which invites applications from eligible students each year.

• Exam Syllabus: Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics of Class 11 & 12 and Bachelor of Education, English language, analytical questions, logical quantitative as well as aptitude, general awareness and questions from general knowledge are also included in the entrance test. In addition, questions are also asked from the field of Culture & social change, growth & development, intelligence, current issue, personality, and much more.
• Validity: Private Colleges, Central Universities of different states.
• Level of Difficulty: Highly Advanced
• Exam Fee: Rs. 800 (for UR/GEN/OBC) and Rs. 350 (for SC/ST).

JMIEE (Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam)

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is considered as a public central university located in Delhi. Moreover, it was established in 1920 and received the status of Central University in 1988. Furthermore, JMI stands proud with its NIRF rankings of 10th among top universities of India and possess a good placement record of 100% in its degree programs. At present, it offers several UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and M.Phil as well as PhD courses in different specialization. In addition, Jamia Millia Islamia follows a common application process for all the courses. Moreover, the candidates could fill the application form by visiting the admission portal of Jamia Millia Islamia and pay the application fee submission through Credit/ Debit card or Net-Banking.

In addition, JMI offers several PG courses such as M.A, MSc, M.Com, LL.M, M.F.A, MPT, Master of Education and M.Li.I.Sc. Moreover, Jamia Millia Islamia conducts its own entrance test to provide admission to these programs. Additionally, bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline is the minimum eligibility criteria for these programs. Moreover, the admission in Master of Education course takes place on the basis of entrance test only. Furthermore, group discussion round as well as interview round is also organized for the selection process.

In addition, the M.Ed syllabus of entrance exam could be easily available at the official website of the university. Moreover, the candidate must have possessed atleast 30% marks in the descriptive part of the Entrance Test for interview/admission. Furthermore, the cut off list is prepared on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the entrance test, reservation, and relaxation criteria of the university. Lastly, the selected candidates must visit the university campus for the process of document verification as per the schedule provided by the university.

More About JMIEE

The admit card of JMI 2021 admission on July 15 at the official website of the university. In addition, the Jamia Millia Islamia 2021 admission form submission window was closed on July 10 2021. Moreover, the registered candidates can download the JMI admit card 2021 using their login credentials provided by the university. In addition, Jamia Millia Islamia will conduct JMIEE admission test 2021 for 134 UG and PG programmes from July 26 to August 28. Moreover, candidates will be able to submit the result of qualifying exams for JMI 2021 admission until September 30 in the online mode. Additionally, the selected candidates have to appear in the JMI counselling 2021 for completing the document verification process and claiming their admissions.

Moreover, the exam pattern of JMI 2021 could be available in the pdf format at the official website of the university that gives the ideas about the format as well as structure of the question paper. Furthermore, the candidates appearing for the JMI entrance test 2021 should go through the JMI exam pattern 2021 properly. In addition, the question paper of JMI 2021 usually consists of only multiple-choice questions. As per the marking scheme of JMI 2021, the candidates will be awarded with one mark for every correct answer. For every incorrect response, 0.25 marks will be deducted. Moreover, no marks will be deducted for not answering any question.

• Exam Syllabus: Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics of Class 11 & 12 and Bachelor of Education, English language, analytical questions, logical quantitative as well as aptitude, general awareness and questions from general knowledge are also included in the entrance test.
• Validity: Private Colleges, government college, Jamia Millia Islamia University etc.
• Level of Difficulty: Highly Advanced
• Exam Fee: Rs. 550-700

JUET (Jammu University Entrance Test)

The University of Jammu also known as Jammu University was established in 1969 by an Act of the State Legislature which effectively divide the Jammu and Kashmir University into the separate Universities of Jammu and Kashmir. Moreover, Jammu University has the approval of University Grants Commission (UGC) and is also accredited with ‘Grade A’ by NAAC. In addition, Jammu University Entrance Test (JUET) is considered as a qualifying entrance exam for admission to Post Graduate Degree (PG), PG Diploma as well as Under Graduate Programs offered by Jammu University, Jammu. Furthermore, Jammu University is the conducting body of JUET entrance test annually.

Moreover, the candidates can download the JUET Application form from the official website of the university. In addition, there are 50 Total Seats for Master of Education course. Moreover, initially it was decided that JUET 2021 will be conducted in offline mode. In addition, the entrance exam is conducted in pen-paper-based test mode in 10 exam centers in the regions of J&K and Delhi. Furthermore, Jammu University Entrance Test 2021 has been cancelled due to the second wave of COVID. In addition, candidates seeking admission to the Master of Education course offered at Jammu University shall fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

 

Process of application:

To register for the Jammu University Master of Education program, applicants need to fill the Jammu university application form online available on the official website of the university:

First, Visit the official website of Jammu University. Register yourself using email id and phone numbers. Furthermore, once registered, you will receive a user ID and password. Thirdly, log in using the user ID and password and fill in all the necessary details as prescribed in the application form.

Furthermore, all the candidates need to upload a scanned copy of their recent passport size photograph and a digital copy of their signature along with the other mandatory documents on the online registration portal.

Lastly, after filling the form, pay the required application form fee through online payment means such as credit card, debit card, or net banking.

• Exam Syllabus: Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics of Class 11 & 12 and Bachelor of Education, English language, analytical questions, logical quantitative as well as aptitude, general awareness and questions from general knowledge are also included in the entrance test. In addition, questions are also asked from the field of Culture & social change, growth & development, intelligence, current issue, personality, and much more.
• Validity: Private Colleges, Central Universities of different states, University of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Level of Difficulty: Highly Advanced
• Exam Fee: Rs. 850 (for GEN/OBC) and Rs. 730 (for SC/ST) and Rs. 730 (for SC/ST Leh and Kargil)

IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) is also known as Indraprastha University. Furthermore, it was established in the year 1998 under the provisions of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Act, Govt. of Delhi. Moreover, the university has been ranked 95th among all the Universities in India. In addition, GGSIPU Admissions PU CET 2021: Registration Deadline Extended Till July 31. Additionally, the registration process for IPU CET was started from 10 June 2021. Furthermore, IPU CET will be conducted in online mode from 2021. In addition, MSc, MSc (Nursing), MPT, Master of Education, MOT, MA and MPH admissions usually takes place on the basis of marks obtained in IPU CET followed by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Counselling.

Furthermore, IP University offers MSc, MSc (Nursing), Master of Education, MA, MPH, MJMC, MOT, MPT and LL.M courses in various specializations at PG level. Moreover, a Master of Education must fulfill the basic a=eligibility criteria to appear in IPU CET i.e., a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline is the minimum eligibility criteria for admission, Master of Education courses. Furthermore, the IP University 2021 application forms have been released online on June 11. In addition, to filling out personal, contact and academic information, candidates will also have to upload scanned images of color passport size photographs, signature, and thumb impression. Moreover, the candidates will also need to pay a fixed IP university 2021 application to complete the process successfully.

In addition, candidates must become go through the IP University 2021 exam pattern beforehand so that they have a general idea about what the question paper may look like and prepare accordingly. Furthermore, IP University exam pattern 2021 concerns mainly the type of questions asked, marking scheme, the number of questions asked, duration of the exam, etc.

Some of the top colleges of GGSIPU are:

• Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology
• Bhagwan Parshuram Institute of Technology
• HMRITM
• Northern India College of Engineering and any more.

GGSIPU Admissions process for Master of Education:

The following are the admission details.

• The IP University application form for all the courses can be filled by on the official IPU website.
• Secondly, the applicants have to fill in all necessary details and information and then submit the form.
• The applicants have to download a copy of application form for further admission process.
• Furthermore, application fee of Rs.1000/- should be paid online.
• Lastly, the selection of the candidates is based on merit and marks scored in the qualifying entrance exam.

Exam Syllabus: Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics of Class 11 & 12 and Bachelor of Education, English language, analytical questions, logical quantitative as well as aptitude, general awareness and questions from general knowledge are also included in the entrance test. In addition, questions are also asked from the field of Culture & social change, growth & development, intelligence, current issue, personality, and much more.

Validity: Private Colleges, Central Universities of different states, University of Jammu and Kashmir.

Level of Difficulty: Highly Advanced

Exam Fee: Rs. 1000-Rs. 1200

List of Top Master of Education Specializations

Master of Education program does not have any specific specialization but one can choose the electives based on one’s interest. In addition, the candidates who apply for Master of Education should be passionate and dedicated towards learning new things. Moreover, there are various specific subjects in different specialization in the field of Master of Education. Furthermore, in the final semester the candidates need to choose the elective subjective to study.

Following is the list of the electives which can be taken up.

• Elementary Education in India: Administration and Management
• Elementary Education in India: Administration and Management
• Advanced Curriculum Theory
• Education Policy, Planning and Financing of Education at Secondary and Senior Secondary level
• Education Policy, Planning and Financing of Education at Secondary and Senior Secondary level
• Aspects, Planning & Management at Secondary & Senior Secondary level
• Towards Academic Leadership at Secondary School level
• Issues, Planning and Policies of Elementary Education
• Education Management and Planning at Secondary level
• Educational Administration
• Environmental Education
• Policy, Planning and Financing of Education
• Information and Communication Technology in Education
• Education Management and Planning at Secondary level
• Issues and Challenges in Secondary Education
• Value Education
• Business Education
• Educational, Vocational Guidance and Counselling
• Educational Evaluation
• Issues and Challenges in Secondary Education

Average Fee: INR 6000- INR 100000 PA

Types of Jobs:  Teaching, counsellor, administrator, online tutor etc.

Average Salary: INR 4 LPA- INR 6 LPA.

Subjects/Syllabus for Master of Education in India

The Master of Education syllabus is structured in a way that it lays emphasis on different pedagogy of learning techniques that help candidates develop the right technical finesse to become an educator. In addition, the course curriculum of Master of Education involves a great amount of practical work as well as theoretical knowledge. Moreover, the candidates are encouraged to prepare dissertations, join internships, pursue academic writing, and attend workshops and seminars as a part of the Master of Education syllabus.

The students should be aware that apart from the core courses, each student will have to select one area of specialization at the end of each year. The candidates can choose from an array of elective subjects available in the Master of Education course curriculum.

1st Semester	Educational Psychology Educational Studies Human Rights and Education Historical and Political Perspectives of Education Methodology of Educational Research & Educational Statistics Information and Communication Technology in Education
2nd Semester	Philosophical Foundations of Education Sociological Foundations of Education Teacher Education in Indian and Global Perspectives Curriculum Studies in Education
3rd Semester	Advanced Methods in Educational Research In-Service Teacher Education in India Comparative Education
4th Semester	(Only elective subjects mentioned below)

Master of Education Elective Subjects:

Some of the specialization subjects are mentioned as follows:

• Elementary Education
• Teacher Education
• Curriculum Studies
• Guidance and Counselling
• Planning, Management and Financing of Education
• Distance Education and Open Learning
• Inclusive Education
• Educational Technology and ICT
• Gender Studies
• Advanced Curriculum Theory

Skills Required for Master of Education in India

Master of Education is most appropriate for those looking to build a career in the field of teaching and academics. Moreover, the candidate seeking admission in Master of Education should have some deep learning skills so that the candidate could adapt all the knowledge imparted during the course. In addition, Master of Education is regarded as the educational course that may nurture the future generation as it trains the graduates to teach the new generation.

In addition, admission in the course of Master of Education is granted on the basis of marks secured in last qualifying examination. Moreover, the Master of Education aspirant must possess a bachelor’s degree in BSc/BEIEd/DEIEd/MSc/BEd etc with minimum 55% marks from a relevant field from recognized institute or university to get seat in Master of Education.

Some of the skills that candidates who wish to obtain a Master of Education degree should possess are mentioned below:

• Firstly, a candidate of Master of Education should be Confident.
• Secondly, a Master of Education should possess Classroom management skills.
• Thirdly, a Master of Education should have Team player organization skills.
• Furthermore, a Master of Education should possess Time management skills.
• Moreover, a Master of Education should possess Conflict-solving skills.
• In addition, a Master of Education should possess Ability to adapt the knowledge.
• Additionally, a Master of Education should possess Patience.
• Furthermore, a Master of Education should possess Ability to adapt.
• Moreover, a Master of Education should possess Innovative.
• Then, a Master of Education should possess Ability to engage.
• In addition, a Master of Education should possess Communication skills.
• Moreover, a Master of Education should possess Interpersonal skills.
• Furthermore, a Master of Education should possess Discipline.
• Additionally, a Master of Education should possess Leadership skills.
• Moreover, a Master of Education should possess Observation skills.
• In addition, a Master of Education should possess Ability to empower.
• Additionally, a Master of Education should possess Hard worker.
• Furthermore, a Master of Education should possess Ability to plan.
• Lastly, a Master of Education should possess Mentoring/ counselling skills.

Jobs after Master of Education in India

Master of Education is regarded as a postgraduate course that focuses mainly in the teaching sector. In addition, the Master of Education comes up with the sub roots like student counselling, advanced technical teaching, curriculum, and training with duration of 2 years. Moreover, this semester wise program has 4 semesters each year focusing on subjects like history, educational research, psychology/philosophical foundation and other disciplines that are covered according to the specialization.

Some of the benefits of Master of Education are as follows:

• It will improve your teaching skills.
• You’ll earn more money with an advanced degree.
• Thirdly, teachers with advanced degrees enjoy increased job stability.
• Furthermore, administration jobs are also available.

A Master of Education graduate after completing the course can easily earns around INR 4.74 lakhs per annum. In addition, the salary may change on the basis of the person’s skills and experience and upon the sub-categories one is working on.

Moreover, obtaining a degree in Master of Education makes one eligible to work as a teacher in senior secondary schools and high schools/secondary schools. In India this requirement is the same for both government and private schools.

In addition, a Master of Education graduate is mandatory to get employed as a post graduate teacher (PGT). Moreover, after completing a Master of Education degree one can start working on multiple fields, teaching being the most common one.

Job Name	Average Pay (Per Annum)
Teacher	Rs.3 Lac – 4 Lac
Primary School Teacher	INR 2.38 lakhs
High School Teacher	INR 3.03 lakhs
Principal / Headmaster	INR 6 lakhs
Physical Education Teacher	INR 3.78 lakhs
Graduate Teaching Assistant	INR 2.93 lakhs
Administrative Coordinator	INR 3 lakhs

Top Employers for Master of Education in India

A degree in Master of Education opens up ample career opportunities for students in the fields of teaching and education. Moreover, a postgraduate in Master of Education can find promising jobs at places such as education consultancies, publishing houses, schools, colleges, coaching centers, research and development agencies, and so on. In addition, the Master in Education is regarded as a high level course in the field of Education that is basically designed to train the candidates so that they could become good teachers for the future generation. In addition, in India there are various job opportunities as well as education companies that offer good career opportunities to the Master of Education graduate.

Some of the popular Master of Education job profiles below:

Teacher:

A teacher teaches students in the classroom of a school. However, apart from that a teacher also serves many other responsibilities such as preparing lesson plans, marking work and giving proper feedback to students. A teacher sometimes also research new topic areas and devise new curriculum material.

Soft Skills Trainer:

A soft skills trainer is responsible for delivering engaging as well as challenging workshops and seminars to the target audience.

Career Counsellor:

A career counsellor counsels students regarding different educational issues such as course and career selection, study habits, career planning, and class schedule. A counsellor also helps in the overall social/ emotional development of students.

Principal/ Head Master:

A principal (sometimes also referred to as headmaster) has the responsibilities of supervising the staff, building relationships with students, performing different administrative duties and monitoring the school’s disciplinary codes.

Home Tutor:

A home tutor is a person who offers personalized teaching services to students at their homes.

Online Tutor:

As the name suggests, an online tutor provides teaching services to students in online mode through online discussion forums, video chats, etc.

Instructional Technologist:

An instructional technologist helps in improving technology integration in schools.

Educational Administrator:

A candidate with a Master of Education degree in educational administration has major responsibilities of developing advanced skills in curriculum design, teaching strategies, school finance, etc.

Curriculum Developer:

A curriculum developer is a professional who works with teachers to order books and other teaching material for instructional use and observes teachers make recommendations that could result in better student performance. A curriculum developer is also sometimes involved in the training of teachers.

In addition, after obtaining the Master of Education Degree, candidates get the opportunity to be recruited in companies/institutions. In addition, some companies visit the campus of the colleges or university to hire the students. Moreover, the Master of Education candidates are usually hired for the post of teacher, online tutor, content writer, professor, principal, bachelor assistant professor, librarian, counsellor, administrator, home tutor, curriculum developer etc. Moreover, candidates could also try for the off campus placement opportunities. Many companies run a recruitment drive to hire the Master of Education graduates. Some of the top recruiters for Master of Education students are:

• Educomp
• FIITJEE
• TIME
• NIIT
• Vibgyor

Top Master of Education Colleges in India

Teaching is considered as one of the noblest professions among all the jobs. Furthermore, Master of Education is regarded as a higher level of degree in the field of education. Moreover, a teacher imparts knowledge as well as other skills to the students. In India, there are numerous well known M.Ed colleges that spread knowledge and learning. Furthermore, after the completion of bachelor’s course the education is not considered as complete. Thus, to enter in the field of education as a professional teacher it is necessary to attain higher education i.e., Master of Education as well as Doctoral programme.

Furthermore, there are a number of M.Ed colleges in India and sometimes it also becomes critical for the Master of Education aspirants to choose one among them. Some of the top Master of Education colleges of India are Department of Education- University of Delhi, Faculty of Education- Jamia Millia Islamia University, University School of Education-GGSIPU (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha) University, Maharshi Dayanand University, Department of Education- Bangalore University, faculty of Education- Banaras Hindu University, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Institute of Advanced Study in Education- Osmania University Hyderabad, Department of Education- University of Mumbai, Mahatma Gandhi University, Lovely Professional University (LPU), Amity University, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, University of Lucknow, Bhabha College of Education etc.

Following is the list of some universities along with their NIRF ranking:

College Name	NIRF Ranking
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	57
Delhi University	8
Jamia Millia Islamia University	16
Maharshi Dayanand University	44
Lovely Professional University	99
Banaras Hindu University	10
Banasthali Vidyapith	79
Aligarh Muslim University	17

Top Master of Education Universities in India

Master of Education is basically a master degree course that usually deals with the study of new methodology of teaching as well as educational research. Furthermore, the programme provides specialization in different aspects of education that includes instruction, curriculum, counselling, leadership, and educational technology. Moreover, the regulatory body in charge of the Master of Education programme is the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE).

• Master of Education is of two years duration sub-divided into four semesters. However, some universities/ colleges also offer a one-year duration Master of Education programme as well as distance learning Master of Education course also. In addition, the course is offered in various subjects and specializations.
• Secondly, candidates can pursue Master of Education in distance education and regular mode. Moreover, after the completion of the Master of Education course, candidates can choose to work not only as teachers but also as counsellors, administrators, headmasters, etc.

The admission process as well as selection criterion for Master of Education varies from university to university. Furthermore, some universities/ colleges offer admission on the basis of merit determined through candidates’ marks in the qualifying exam (BEd/ BElEd/ BAEd/ BScEd/ MScEd), others conduct written entrance exams. Moreover, Master of Education entrance exam pattern is such that candidates are generally tested on three parameters – Teaching Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and Language Proficiency.

Furthermore, the Master of Education Distance Education Program is designed as well as  developed jointly by the Distance Education Council (DEC) and National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) is a two-year program offered through an open and distance learning (ODL) system.

 

The following table displays the list of top universities that offers Master of Education along with their QS Ranking:

College Name	QS Ranking
Delhi University	501-510
Jamia Millia Islamia University	751-800
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	1102
Aligarh Muslim University	1001-1200
Punjab University	1001-1200
Banaras Hindu University	801-1000
Banasthali Vidyapith	74th rank

Frequently Asked Questions about the Master of Education

What is a qualification for M Ed?

• The Master of Education aspirants must visit the official website of their chosen university or institute and read the basic eligibility criteria as well as M.Ed course details and terms and condition before filling in the application form.
• The candidate must possess a valid bachelor’s degree specifically a BA/BSc/BEd/BSC Ed etc or its equivalent with minimum 55% marks from a recognized institute or university.
• Thirdly, candidates who possess a Master’s degree in science in the field of education are also eligible to apply in Master of Education (MEd) course.
• Furthermore, the students who possess a Bachelors degree in elementary education from government or any private university with minimum 50-60% marks are also eligible for Master of Education.
• Moreover, the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD category usually gets a relaxation of 5%, so they are eligible to apply in Master of Education programme with minimum 45-50% marks in their bachelor’s degree.
• In addition, all the Master of Education aspirants have to appear in certain state, central or university level entrance exam followed by an interview.
• Lastly, the final selection takes place on the aggregate marks of entrance exam, interview as well as bachelors marks.

What is the use of doing M Ed?

Master of Education is regarded as a postgraduate course that focuses mainly in the teaching sector. In addition, the Master of Education comes up with the sub roots like student counselling, advanced technical teaching, curriculum, and training with duration of 2 years. Moreover, this semester wise program has 4 semesters each year focusing on subjects like history, educational research, psychology/philosophical foundation and other disciplines that are covered according to the specialization.

A Master of Education graduate after completing the course can easily earns around INR 4.74 lakhs per annum. In addition, the salary may change on the basis of the person’s skills and experience and upon the sub-categories one is working on.

Moreover, obtaining a degree in Master of Education makes one eligible to work as a teacher in senior secondary schools and high schools/secondary schools. In India this requirement is the same for both government and private schools.

In addition, a Master of Education graduate is mandatory to get employed as a post graduate teacher (PGT). Moreover, after completing an Master of Education degree one can start working on multiple fields of teaching.

List of private jobs:

• Teacher
• Primary School Teacher
• High School Teacher
• High School Principal
• Administrative Coordinator
• Physical Education Teacher
• Graduate Teaching Assistant

Master of Education graduates can choose from an array of opportunities for government jobs.

• Stenographer
• High School teacher
• Instructor
• Trained Graduate Teacher
• Principal/Vice Principal
• Post Graduate Teacher
• Agriculture Development Officers
• Librarian

In addition, after completion of an Master of Education degree opens up multiple fields that one can get into.

Some of the private jobs are tabulated below:

• Online Tutor
• SEO Content Writer
• Education Consultant
• School Teacher
• Field Sales Executive
• Marketing Content Writer
• Educational Media and Technology Specialist
• Child Care Director

Moreover, the Master of Education graduates get good payments in the government schools in the initial stage. In addition, the remuneration starts from INR 15,000 onwards per month and will gradually increase after 3 to 4 years of experience. Lastly, the salary varies based on the positions and qualifications. The candidates can get a salary between INR 20,000 to 40,000 per month in the private sector.

Which is better B Ed or M Ed?

It is obvious that BEd is an Undergraduate course while Master of Education is a post graduate course which makes it superior than BEd. Furthermore, Master of Education is a better course. Moreover, it is necessary to obtain a higher level of degree to get a good job opportunity. In addition, admission in Master of Education takes place on the basis of marks obtained in BEd.  Moreover, to achieve a higher position in the field of education it is essential to do Master of Education. In addition, after the completion of Master of Education degree various sectors such as private or government offers different type of job opportunities not only as a teacher but as content writer, administrator, counsellor, librarian, principle, vice chancellor, field administrator etc. So, it is better to purse Master of Education course after the completion Bachelors of Education.

Can I do PhD after M Ed?

Yes, one could easily apply for the PhD program after the completion of Master of Education in any of the desirable specialization. Furthermore, after the completion of the master’s degree one could become eligible to apply for the PhD degree in the field of education. In addition, Phd is also offered in differed disciplines so the candidates could choose the field of interest according to the subjects. Moreover, the candidates with UGC NET/JRF/SLET etc or other national level entrance exam are eligible for the direct entry into the PhD. Furthermore, the students who do not possess any national level entrance scorecard have to appear for the university level entrance examination. In addition, the entrance exam is followed by an interview round for the final selection in PhD after Master of Education course.