M.Ed

Master of Education

M.Ed stands for Master of Education or Master in Education. It is a Post-Graduate Academic Master Degree Course. It is normally a two years program with two Semesters, however, some institutes offer a one-year Regular Master of Education course like - Shivaji University. The minimum period of passing the Master of Education course is 2 years and the maximum is 4 years. This period duration may vary from institute to institute. Master of Education course can be pursued either as a Regular Course or through Correspondence/Distance Education Mode. The correspondence course is of a one-year duration. A masters' Degree in Education is available in various subjects. Masters in Education Programs involve instruction, counseling, and administration. It is especially meant for educators preferring to advance their skills in the field.

A masters' Degree in Education is provided all over India in various Universities. Master of Education course is offered at most of the District Institute of Education & Training (DIET) centers across India. Master of Education is mainly offered by institutions that are recognized by the National Council of Teacher Education, New Delhi. It is a government body in charge of improving and implementing teacher education programs in the country. It is essential to pursue a Master of Education course if one is interested in pursuing a teaching career. In every state in India, there are several institutions that offer Master of Education courses. A Master of Education Degree essentially provides educational research, social and psychological foundations of the discipline

Master of Education Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have completed a Bachelor of Education degree from a recognized university board. The percentage of marks varies from institute to institute though 50-55% in B.Ed./B.El.Ed. is the most common percentage.
• Admission to the course is based on merit, the admission procedure and mode of selection may vary from one university to another.
• Some universities or state conduct their own entrance examination, to select deserving candidates.

Master of Education Subjects

Master of Education Subjects is based on one's choice of stream in B.Ed. Depending on that one can specialize in that Subject.

Master of Education Specialisations

Master of Education Syllabus

The Syllabus for Master of Education as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Master of Education Colleges

• Panjab University - PU, Chandigarh
• Bangalore University,  Bangalore
• Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad
• Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOU, Delhi

Related Academic Courses

• B.El.Ed - The Bachelor of Elementary Education Course is a 4 year integrated professional degree program in Elementary Teacher Education offered after the senior secondary (class XII) stage of school. It was conceptualized by the Maulana Azad Centre for Elementary and Social Education (MACESE) of the Department of Education, University of Delhi, and launched in the academic year 1994-95, the program is an attempt towards fulfilling the need for professionally qualified elementary school teachers. B.El.Ed. is designed to integrate the study of subject knowledge, human development, pedagogical knowledge, and communication skills. Both professional and academic options are available to students who graduate with a B.El.Ed degree. 
• D.Ed - A diploma in Education or TCH is a course meant for developing teaching skills in primary and nursery schools in India. However, the qualification for admission to this course is to pass a pre-university course. The course widens the understanding so that a teacher can impart quality education to the students

How is the Master of Education Course Beneficial?

• Master of Education course provides knowledge of education systems and patterns more profoundly and comparatively. It enables the candidates to develop an understanding of the contributions of various Indian schools of philosophy to the field of education.
• Master of Education course helps gain more experience and technical finesse required to be an advanced teacher or educator. Therefore, one can easily get the best jobs in a high school immediately after completing a Master of Education course.
• A Master of Education also gives one a good credit in the society and the ability to be addressed as ‘Teacher’ or ‘Sir’ by students.
• While studying this course, you can specialize in subjects like Educational Technology, Educational Management, Women Studies, Language Education, Teacher Education, Guidance and counseling, Special Education, Environment Education, Yoga Education, or Rural Education.

Master of Education Employment Areas

• Coaching Centres
• Education Consultancies / Education Department
• Home Tuitions / Private Tuitions
• Museums
• Publishing Houses
• Research and Development Agencies
• Schools and Colleges

Master of Education Job Types

• Education Counsellor 
• School Teacher / Home Tutor / Education Consultant / Online Tutor
• Vice Principal