D.El.Ed. (General - Primary Teacher Training)
What it is: A 2-year diploma program to train candidates as general teachers for Classes I-V.
Focus: Teaching foundational subjects like Language (Hindi/English/Urdu/Sanskrit), Mathematics, Environmental Studies (EVS), and child-centric pedagogy.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board (45% for SC/ST categories)
- Graduation in any stream (Arts/Science/Commerce) from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST categories).
D.El.Ed. (Language Specialization - Hindi)
What it is: A 2-year diploma with a focus on Hindi language teaching for Classes I-VIII.
Focus: Language development, Hindi literature, and pedagogical methods for language instruction.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and Hindi as a subject from a recognized board (45% for SC/ST categories)
- Graduation with Hindi as a subject and at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university (45% for SC/ST categories).
D.El.Ed. (Language Specialization - English)
What it is: A 2-year diploma with a focus on English language teaching for Classes I-VIII.
Focus: English grammar, comprehension, and pedagogical techniques for language learning.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and English as a subject from a recognized board (45% for SC/ST categories)
- Graduation with English as a subject and at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university (45% for SC/ST categories).
D.El.Ed. (Language Specialization - Urdu)
What it is: A 2-year diploma with a focus on Urdu language teaching for Classes I-VIII.
Focus: Urdu literature, language skills, and pedagogy for Urdu instruction.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and Urdu as a subject from a recognized board (45% for SC/ST categories)
- Graduation with Urdu as a subject and at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university (45% for SC/ST categories).
D.El.Ed. (Language Specialization - Sanskrit)
What it is: A 2-year diploma with a focus on Sanskrit language teaching for Classes I-VIII.
Focus: Sanskrit grammar, scriptures, and pedagogical methods for language teaching.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and Sanskrit as a subject from a recognized board (45% for SC/ST categories)
- Graduation with Sanskrit as a subject and at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university (45% for SC/ST categories).
D.El.Ed. (Mathematics Specialization)
What it is: A 2-year diploma with a focus on Mathematics teaching for Classes I-VIII.
Focus: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and pedagogical strategies for math education.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and Mathematics as a subject from a recognized board (45% for SC/ST categories)
- Graduation with Mathematics as a subject and at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university (45% for SC/ST categories).
D.El.Ed. (Science Specialization)
What it is: A 2-year diploma with a focus on Science teaching for Classes I-VIII.
Focus: Basic physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, and pedagogical methods.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and Science subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) from a recognized board (45% for SC/ST categories)
- Graduation with Science subjects and at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university (45% for SC/ST categories).
D.El.Ed. (Social Studies/Social Science Specialization)
What it is: A 2-year diploma with a focus on Social Studies teaching for Classes I-VIII.
Focus: History, geography, civics, economics, and pedagogical approaches for social sciences.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and Social Studies/Social Science subjects from a recognized board (45% for SC/ST categories)
- Graduation with Social Studies/Social Science subjects and at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university (45% for SC/ST categories).
D.El.Ed. (Special Education)
What it is: A 2-year diploma with a focus on teaching children with special needs (Classes I-VIII).
Focus: Inclusive education, learning disabilities, and tailored pedagogical techniques.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board (45% for SC/ST categories)
- Graduation in any stream with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university, plus additional training or certification in special education (45% for SC/ST categories).
Notes
- Admission Process: Merit-based, calculated from 10th, 12th, and graduation marks (if applicable). No entrance exam is anticipated for 2025, aligning with recent practices.
- Counseling:After Result, involving choice filling and seat allotment across 3,048 colleges (e.g., Integral University, Lucknow; Mewar Institute, Ghaziabad), with approximately 50,450 seats (10,450 in government DIETs, 40,000 in private colleges).
- Career Prospects: After completing D.El.Ed., candidates can apply for primary teacher roles, pursue UPTET/CTET for government jobs (e.g., INR 2.41 lakh average salary), or work as tutors, educational consultants, or content developers.