Bachelor of Education(B Ed) is a two-year vocational course to make graduates capable of teaching at schools. In Uttar Pradesh, selection is done on the basis of the UP B Ed JEE state level entrance exam and a centralized counselling by the Bundelkhand University, Jhansi is done where state government colleges and private colleges participate.
Udai Pratap Autonomous College (UP College), Varanasi takes admission in B Ed through participation in UP B Ed JEE and through its own institutional entrance exam. Allocation of seats takes place through merit lists or through direct institute level admissions in some categories.
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Uttar Pradesh B Ed Eligibility Criteria
The minimum eligibility criteria for admission in Uttar Pradesh for B Ed program is listed below:
- B.Sc, M.Sc in Sciences, M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, LL.B in Social Sciences / Humanities / Law / Commerce (General / OBC / EWS); 42.5 - 45% aggregate (in case of SC / ST / PwD).
- B.E. / B.Tech in Maths & Science subjects have a minimum critical percentage of 50 - 55 % aggregate.
- The provisionally eligible students are the final-year students of UG and PG. However, they will have to submit the proof of results during the counselling.
- The minimum age should be 18 years or above at the time of counselling; there is no further age limitation as stipulated.
- The reservation is open only to the Uttar Pradesh domiciled persons; out-of-state candidates are considered under General category.
Uttar Pradesh B Ed Entrance Exam
In the UP Colleges, B Ed is obtained after passing the UP B Ed JEE, an offline state level test containing two papers (Paper I: General Knowledge & Language; Paper II: General Aptitude and Subject Knowledge). Papers are 3 hours long, and there is 200 MCQ, and negative marking is -0.33. It can also be based on the national level entrance exam.
National-level Entrance Exam
State-level Entrance Exam
Admission Process for Uttar Pradesh B Ed
The Udai Pratap Autonomous College, Varanasi has B.Ed Admission Process as mentioned below:
Step- 1: Apply online for UP B Ed JEE (application deadline: February/ April, exam in June). When your admit card is released, download it.
Step-2: Appear both the papers of UP B Ed JEE offline and wait for results (results are declared in late June).
Step-3: Apply to Udai Pratap College (through its official site) independently, in case one wants to go to college via direct, the college would accept either of following: (a) Separate entrance examination score of the college or (b) UP B Ed score of JEE or (c) 50 percent marks in UG.
Step-4: Provide the documents online (10 th /12 th marks sheets, UG/PG degree, UP B Ed JEE scorecard or college entrance result, caste/domicile certificate, when applicable).
Step-5: Visit college counselling or centralized counselling where seats are allocated according to rank in merit list of UP B Ed JEE or university merit list.
Step-6: Report in person at Udai Pratap College to get the below document verified and make fee payment as a confirmation of admission after seat allotment.
FAQs
What will happen in case I perform well in UP B Ed JEE but did not apply separately in Udai Pratap College?
The chances of availing the B Ed admission in the government PSU or even in the private colleges through centralised counselling still remains, the option of not applying to the College of UP itself implies you forgo the opportunity to get a seat there directly through your UP B Ed JEE rank.
Is it possible to get admission in college for Uttar Pradesh B Ed by using only graduation marks?
Yes. UP College looks at those candidates who have scored minimum 50 percent in graduation (45 percent reserved) and accordingly also applies for college entrance UP B Ed JEE depending on the seat category.
If I am in the last year of graduation, is it possible to get an admission to the B Ed in Uttar Pradesh?
Definitely, the final-year candidates have the provision to apply with the condition of submitting their final results proof during counselling or as per the instructions of the college.
Do UP residents receive special preference during B Ed counselling?
Yes. UP domicile holders will enjoy state quota in the state government run counselling of UP B Ed JEE. Non-domiciles can only engage in open/general pools.
In case I fail in any of the parts of the UP B Ed JEE (Paper I or II), can I qualify for Uttar Pradesh B Ed admissions?
No, these two papers are to be tried and passed upon because UP B Ed JEE is considered a joint entrance examination to determine the eligibility of entrance.
Are there any benefits of engineering graduates in Uttar Pradesh B Ed admission?
They should obtain 55 percent marks and can attend UP B Ed JEE just as other grads, disadvantage or no privilege other than eligibility.
Do B Ed students get any scholarships in UP College or concession in fee?
UP College could grant one category-wise concessions (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and academic scholarships; refer to the current policy at their offices related to admissions.
