In the latest development, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has made known the return of one-year Master of Education (M.Ed) and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programs from the next academic year (2026-27).
This phase adheres to the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework established by the University Grants Commission and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. For individuals who want to become teachers, this change will result in greater flexibility and a more efficient path.
According to the NCTE, applicants having a four-year undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree will be offered the one-year B.Ed. program.
The two-year B.Ed course will remain available for candidates with a three-year undergraduate degree.
One-year M.Ed program will be imparted as full-time, but a part-time two-year program for working professionals. The NCTE also declared the rollout of new specializations such as yoga education, physical education, Sanskrit education, and art education.
Thousands of students who want to become teachers will probably benefit from the return of the one-year B.Ed. and M.Ed. programs. The action is also seen as a step to improve the country's educational system. The move has been praised by education experts, who see it as a step that will provide children with greater freedom and opportunity. The revival of the one-year B.Ed and M.Ed programs is a welcome step towards achieving a more streamlined and flexible education system," remarked an education expert.
The NCTE has directed universities and colleges to start preparing for implementing the new courses from the academic year 2026-27.
One-Year B.Ed and M.Ed Courses to Return in 2026
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