Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)

This program is designed to train teachers for elementary education (Classes I-VIII), focusing on child psychology, pedagogy, and inclusive education practices.

Course Duration

2 years (four semesters, with internships)

Average Fees

₹5,000 - ₹80,000 per year (varies by institution)

Entrance

Based on 10+2 marks or state-specific entrance exams (e.g., UPTET, REET)

Child Development and Pedagogy
Language and Mathematics Teaching
Environmental Studies and Social Science
Inclusive Education and Classroom Management

Teaching young learners effectively
Designing age-appropriate curricula
Managing diverse classrooms
Conducting assessments and feedback

10+2 pass with a minimum of 50% marks (any stream; relaxation for reserved categories)
Age: 17-35 years (varies by state)

State-specific exams (e.g., Punjab D.El.Ed Entrance, UPTET)
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) D.El.Ed
Merit-based admission in some regions

Elementary School Teacher, Nursery Teacher
Special Educator, Education Consultant
Curriculum Developer, Online Educator
Opportunities in government, private, and NGO schools

Entry: ₹2.5L-₹4L p.a.
Mid: ₹4L-₹7L p.a.
Senior: ₹7L-₹12L p.a. (depends on experience)

Government College of Education, Chandigarh
- Contact Email: principal.gced@chd.nic.in
- Phone Number: +91-172-2740386
- Website: gcedchd.ac.in
- Details: Offers D.El.Ed with practical training.
Guru Nanak College of Education, Ludhiana
- Contact Email: gnce.ludhiana@gmail.com
- Phone Number: +91-161-2450501
- Website: gnceludhiana.com
- Details: Focuses on elementary education.
Malwa Central College of Education, Ludhiana
- Contact Email: mcceludhiana@gmail.com
- Phone Number: +91-161-2501453
- Website: malwacentralcollege.com
- Details: Known for child-centric teaching methods.
Punjab University, Chandigarh (Education Department)
- Contact Email: education@puchd.ac.in
- Phone Number: +91-172-2541143
- Website: puchd.ac.in
- Details: Provides D.El.Ed with internship support.
Rayat Bahra College of Education, Mohali
- Contact Email: info@rayatbahra.com
- Phone Number: +91-172-5081900
- Website: rayatbahrauniversity.edu.in
- Details: Offers inclusive education training.

Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Bhubaneswar
- Contact Email: rie.bbsr@nic.in
- Phone Number: +91-674-2540534
- Website: nce.rt.ernet.in/riebbs
- Details: Leading institute for elementary teacher training.
District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Delhi
- Contact Email: diet.delhi@nic.in
- Phone Number: +91-11-22151341
- Website: edudel.nic.in
- Details: Focuses on elementary education reforms.
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (Education Faculty)
- Contact Email: admission@jmi.ac.in
- Phone Number: +91-11-26981717
- Website: jmi.ac.in
- Details: Known for D.El.Ed programs.
SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
- Contact Email: info@sndt.ac.in
- Phone Number: +91-22-22031879
- Website: sndt.ac.in
- Details: Offers D.El.Ed for women educators.
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Noida
- Contact Email: dled@nios.ac.in
- Phone Number: +91-120-2403170
- Website: nios.ac.in
- Details: Provides distance D.El.Ed for in-service teachers.

Employability Rating

8/10 (High demand in elementary education)

Government initiatives to improve primary education increase demand for D.El.Ed graduates.

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