M.Ed-Master of Education
Masters of Education (M.Ed) is a two-year masters programme. It can be either considered as a normal degree or as a distance or compatibility mode. The degree is accessible in various subjects and the managing body in charge of the course is the National Council of Higher Education.It is mandatory to pursue an M.Ed. degree to teach at college and university level. It calls for research work on education, psychology, sociology among others. It deals with the study of the latest technique of teaching and educational research. It focuses on different features of education including instruction, curriculum, counselling, leadership, and educational technology.
Skill Set:
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Skill Set for MEd Candidates
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Confidence
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Communication skills
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Team player organisation skills
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Leadership skills
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Classroom management skills
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Observation skills
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Time management skills
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Interpersonal skills
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Conflict-solving skills
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Mentoring/ counselling skills
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Patience
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Discipline
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Ability to adapt
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Ability to empower
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Ability to engage
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Ability to plan
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Innovative
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Hard worker
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Course Highlights:
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Degree
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Masters
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Full Form
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Master of Education
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Duration
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Course Duration of Master of Education [M.Ed] is 2 Years.
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Age
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No age limit
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Minimum Percentage
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50% - 55% in B.Ed with 2 years of Teaching / Professional experience
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Subjects Required
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B.Ed / BA B.Ed / B.ScB.Ed / B.El.Ed. / D.El.Ed
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Average Fees Incurred
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The average M.Ed course fee ranges from INR 10,000 - 50,000 per annum
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Similar Options of Study
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MA (Education)
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Average Salary Offered
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The average M.Ed salary is INR 4.74 L per annum
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Employment Roles
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Head Teacher, High School Principal, Educator, Administrative Assistant, Primary School Teacher, High School Teacher etc.
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Placement Opportunities
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All Schools and Colleges need M.Ed holders for various positions.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum Qualification Required: Degree in B.Ed/ B.El.Ed. is a must.
- Minimum Marks Aggregate: 50% to 60%, varies from college to college
Admission Process:
- Admission to the M.Ed course is on the basis of merit. The admission process and selection criteria vary from university to university.
- Some private universities or states conduct their own entrance examinations.
Entrance Exams:
- Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET)
- Banaras Hindu University Post Graduate Entrance Test (BHU PET)
- Jammu University Entrance Test (JUET)
- Aligarh Muslim University Test (AMU Test)
- Lucknow University Test
- Patna University M.Ed Entrance Test (MEET)
Specializations:
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Elementary Education in India: Administration and Management
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Aspects, Planning & Management at Secondary & Senior Secondary level
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Issues & Curricular Concerns at Elementary level
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Issues & Curricular Concerns at Secondary & Senior Secondary level
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Advanced Curriculum Theory
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Environmental Education
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Education Policy, Planning and Financing of Education at Secondary and Senior Secondary level
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Issues, Planning and Policies of Elementary Education
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Towards Academic Leadership at Secondary School level
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Education Management and Planning at Secondary level
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Policy, Planning and Financing of Education
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Educational Administration
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Information and Communication Technology in Education
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Issues and Challenges in Secondary Education
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Inclusive Education
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Guidance & Counselling
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Educational Technology
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Science Education
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Supporting Education of Students from Disabilities and Disadvantaged Groups
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Educational, Vocational Guidance and Counselling
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Value Education
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Educational Evaluation
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Language Education
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Social Science Education
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Business Education
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Gender Studies
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Yoga Education
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Special Education
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Top Colleges:
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Colleges
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Location
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Fees
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Ghulam Ahmed College of Education
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Hyderabad
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INR 45,200
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Mumbai University
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Maharashtra
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INR 13,082
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Annamalai University
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Tamil Nadu
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INR 88,500
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BanasthaliVidyapith University
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Rajasthan
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INR 1,35,000
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Amity University
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Uttar pradesh
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INR 2,04,000
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Dr. D.Y. PatilVidyaPratishthan
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Maharashtra
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INR 90,000
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Regional Institute of Education
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Odisha
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INR 8,540
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Mahatma Gandhi University
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Kerala
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INR 70,000
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Punjab University
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Punjab
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INR 78,800
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Kakatiya University
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Telangana
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INR 18,550
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Syllabus:
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Semester I
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Semester II
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Philosophical Foundations of Education-I
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Philosophical Foundations of Education-II
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Psychological Foundations of Education-I
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Psychological Foundations of Education-II
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Sociological Foundations of Education-I
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Sociological Foundations of Education-II
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The methodology of Educational Research & Educational Statistics-I
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The methodology of Educational Research & Educational Statistics-II
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Information and Communication Technology in Education-(Course V is Practical base)
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Educational Data Analysis through Statistical packages (Course X is Practical base)
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Research Communication & Expository writing skills
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Proposal preparation and presentation (Dissertation based practicum)
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Semester III
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Semester IV
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Comparative Education-I
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Comparative Education-II
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Curriculum Studies-I
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Curriculum Studies-II
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Special Papers
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Special Papers
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Dissertation/Special Paper
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Dissertation/Special Paper
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Specialization based Internship
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Internship (in Teacher Education Institution)
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Career Options and Job Prospects:
There are several specialization courses that take up while studying M.Ed such as Educational Management, Language Education, Women Studies Yoga Education, Special Education, Environment Education, and others. The job roles offered to M.Ed graduate are:
- School Teacher
- Educator
- Principal
- Vice-Principal
- Education Consultant
- Professional Trainer
- Educational Counselor
Job profiles:
- Teacher: A teacher teaches students in the classroom of a school.A teacher also serves many other responsibilities such as preparing lesson plans, marking work and giving proper feedback to students.
- Soft Skills Trainer: They are responsible for delivering engaging as well as challenging workshops and seminars to the target audience. They select appropriate learning material for instructional purposes, monitor the effectiveness of training material.
- Career Counsellor: They counsel students regarding different educational issues such as course and career selection, study habits, career planning, and class scheduling.
- Principal/ Headmaster: A principal 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 personalised teaching services to students at their homes.
- Online Tutor: An online tutor provides teaching services to students in online mode through online discussion forums, video chats, etc. Major responsibilities of an online tutor include setting rules for online behaviour, helping students with the study of their weak subjects/ areas, and acting as a point of contact for student queries.
- Instructional Technologist: They help in improving technology integration in schools. They lead training seminars to help teachers meet certain technology standards, develop curriculum, design web-based learning tools, and conduct research.
- 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 to make recommendations that could result in better student performance.
