BEd Distance Education
(Bachelor of Education)
Build a successful teaching career with NSOU BEd Distance Education in 2026. Gain professional skills, flexible learning, and recognized qualifications designed to prepare future educators for impactful roles in schools and the education sector.
About the NSOU BEd Distance Education Course
Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) is a state open university located in West Bengal. The university was established in 1997. The university offers many UG and PG courses in distance learning mode. The BEd distance education course offered by the university is designed for learners who want to learn with flexibility without attending on-campus classes.
The BEd distance course offered by the university is designed to provide quality education in a flexible mode so that learners can complete their education without any trouble. The Netaji Subhas Open University admission process 2026 is also simple, easy, and can be done online. Learners get the same knowledge that is delivered in a traditional course. Moreover, the universityโs fee structure is also made in a student-friendly manner.
BEd Distance Education Course Duration & Eligibility
The BEd distance education course of the programme would be 04 semesters (2 years) for those learners completed an RCI-recognized Diploma in Special Education or Equivalent through regular mode. The duration of the course would be 05 semesters (2/2 years) for those learners who have not completed RCI-recognized Diploma in Special Education or Equivalent through regular mode.
Candidate with RCT recognized D.Ed. in Special Education or Equivalent through regular mode and has at least 50% marks either in the Bachelor’s Degree and/or in the Master’s degree in Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Humanities or Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto, is eligible for admission to the programme.
UGC Entitled
Recognized by the University Grants Commission
Grade NAAC A Accredited
Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council
NIRF Ranking
National Institutional Ranking Framework
AISHE Accredited
All India Survey on Higher Education
BEd Distance Education Course Syllabus
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Growth & Development | Learning, Teaching, and Assessment | Pedagogy of Teaching (Special Reference to Disability) | Skill-based Optional Course (Cross disability Guidance and Counselling) |
| Contemporary India and Education | Pedagogy of Teaching (Special Reference to Disability) | Curriculum Designing – Adaptation and Evaluation | Technology and Disability (HI) |
| Introduction to Sensory Disabilities | Inclusive Education | Curriculum Designing – Adaptation and Evaluation (ID/IDD) | Technology and Disability (11)/IIDD) |
| Introduction to NeuroDevelopmental Disabilities (ID, ASD) | Assessment of Identification of Needs (HI) | Adaptation and Strategies for Teaching Expanded Curriculum (VI) | Technology and Education of Visual Impairment (VI) |
| Introduction to Locomotor & Multiple Disabilities (CP, MD) | Practical: Cross Disability and Inclusion | Intervention and Teaching Strategies (HI) | Psycho Social and Family Issues (HI) |
| Management of Learning Disability | Practical: Disability specialization | Intervention and Teaching Strategies (ID/IDD) | Psycho Social and Family Issues (ID/IDD) |
| Basic Research & Basic Statistics (Eะ C) | ย | Intervention and Teaching Strategies (VI) | Psycho Social and Family Issues (VI) |
| Practical: Cross Disability and Inclusion | ย | Practical: Disability specialization | Reading and Reflecting on Texts |
| ย | ย | Other Disability Special School (Internship) | Drama and Art in Education |
| ย | ย | ย | Main disability special school (Related to Area C) |
| ย | ย | ย | Inclusive school (Internship) |
BEd Distance Education Course Fees
| Programme Name | Processing Fee | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| BEd Distance Education (Special Education) | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 40, 000/- |
Additional Fees:
Examination Fee: โน200 per subject
Registration Fee: โน1,000 (one-time)
Note: EMI options are available for fee payment.
Top 5 BEd Distance Universities in India
| Universities | BEd Distance Education Fees | Location | Approvals & Accreditations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University | Rs. 40,000/- | Hyderabad, Telangana | UGC, DEB, NCTE |
| Indira Gandhi National Open University | Rs. 60,000/- | New Delhi | UGC, DEB, NAAC A++, NCTE |
| Tamil Nadu Open University | Rs. 30,000/- | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | UGC, DEB, NCTE |
| VMOU โ Kota | Rs. 34,000/- | Rajasthan | UGC, DEB, NCTE |
| Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University | Rs. 10,500/-year | Nashik, Maharashtra | UGC – DEB, NAAC A |