Overview:

The BA in Education is a three-year undergraduate program focused on developing students' understanding of the education system, pedagogy, and teaching methodologies. The course blends theoretical knowledge with practical training, making it ideal for those aspiring to work in teaching, educational management, or policy-making.

Duration:

3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-Wise):

Semester 1:

• Education and Society

• Child Development

• Philosophical Foundations of Education

• Language and Communication Skills

• Elective (Psychology/History/Political Science)

Semester 2:

• Educational Psychology

• Sociological Foundations of Education

• ICT in Education

• Development of Education in India

• Elective (Geography/Economics)

Semester 3:

• Curriculum and Instruction

• Inclusive Education

• Assessment and Evaluation in Education

• Educational Guidance and Counseling

• Elective (Sociology/Philosophy)

Semester 4:

• Pedagogy of School Subjects (choose two school subjects like Math, Science, Social Studies)

• Environmental Education

• Gender and Education

• Education of Children with Special Needs

• Elective (History/Psychology)

Semester 5:

• Educational Administration and Management

• Education and Development

• Educational Technology

• Pedagogical Analysis of School Subjects

• Internship/Practical Teaching in Schools

Semester 6:

• Research Methodology in Education

• Contemporary Issues in Education

• Teacher as a Reflective Practitioner

• Comparative Education

• Project Work/Dissertation

Average Fees:

INR 15,000 to INR 80,000 per annum depending on the institution

Exams to Attend:

• Most institutions conduct semester-end examinations as per their curriculum.

• For postgraduate courses (e.g., M.Ed.), students may need to appear for exams like CUCET, BHU-PET, or state-level entrance exams.

Top 10 Ranking Institutions for BA in Education in India:

1. University of Delhi (Delhi)

2. Banaras Hindu University (BHU, Varanasi)

3. Jamia Millia Islamia (New Delhi)

4. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS, Mumbai)

5. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU, Delhi)

6. University of Calcutta (Kolkata)

7. University of Hyderabad (Hyderabad)

8. Lady Shri Ram College (New Delhi)

9. Loyola College (Chennai)

10. Christ University (Bengaluru)

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for BA in Education:

1. University of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram)

2. Mahatma Gandhi University (Kottayam)

3. Calicut University (Malappuram)

4. Kannur University (Kannur)

5. Farook College (Kozhikode)

6. St. Teresa's College (Ernakulam)

7. Sacred Heart College (Ernakulam)

8. St. Joseph’s College (Devagiri, Kozhikode)

9. Mar Ivanios College (Thiruvananthapuram)

10. St. Thomas College (Thrissur)