IGNOU BEd Syllabus 2024: Program Structure, Credit System

IGNOU BEd Syllabus 2024: If you are planning or have pursued BEd from IGNOU, the first thing that you must check out is the IGNOU BEd Syllabus 2024. Whether you wish to earn a higher degree next or start a career in this field, the promising BEd curriculum at IGNOU is a great help. The IGNOU BEd syllabus is recognized nationally and internationally, making it a perfect curriculum for students in India as well as abroad.

If you want to stepped into the university with a BEd program in hand, you must be aware of the BEd syllabus too. Understanding the syllabus will help you organize your study routines for each of the BEd subjects. In this article, we will offer you a glimpse of the BEd syllabus 2024, its program structure, and its credit system.

IGNOU BEd Syllabus 2024: Highlights

While you are heading towards understanding the IGNOU BEd Syllabus 2024, here is a table highlighting all the essential details that you need.

Program Code	IGNOU BEd
Programme Name	Bachelor of Education
Programme Duration	2 years
Programme Medium	English & Hindi
Number of Courses	20 Courses
Number of Credits	72 Credits
Number of Hours	2160 hours
Type of Courses	Theory, Practical, Project

IGNOU BEd Program Structure & Syllabus 2024

The BEd students will get a minimum of 2 years duration to complete their syllabus. The university organizes term end exam twice in a single year for BEd program and arranges them in June and December. While students can choose to appear in any of the term end exam sessions according to their flexibility, they must complete 20 courses during this time frame and earn credits to own the BEd degree from the university.

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
First Year
BES-121	Childhood and Growing Up	4
BES-122	Contemporary India and Education	4
BES-123	Learning and Teaching	4
BES-124	Language Across the Curriculum	2
BES-125	Understanding Disciplines and Subjects	2
BESL-131	Workshop Based Activities	4
BESL-121	Reading and Reflecting on the Texts	2
BESL-122	Application of ICT	2
BESL-133	Internship I	4
Content-based Methodology Courses (Choose any two)
BES-141	Pedagogy of Science	4
BES-142	Pedagogy of Social Science	4
BES-143	Pedagogy of Mathematics	4
BES-144	Pedagogy of English	4
BES-145	Pedagogy of Hindi	4
Second Year
BES-126	Knowledge and Curriculum	4
BES-127	Assessment for Learning	4
BES-128	Creating an Inclusive School	2
BES-129	Gender, School and Society	2
BESL-132	Workshop Based Activities	4
BESL-123	Drama and Art in Education	2
BESL-124	Understanding the Self and Yoga	2
BESL-134	Internship II	12
Optional Courses (Choose any one)
BESE-131	Open and Distance Education	4
BESE-132	Guidance and Counseling	4
BESE-133	Adolescence and Family Education	4
BESE-135	Information and Communication Technology	4

IGNOU BEd Credit Scheme

According to the BEd credit system practiced by the university, 1 credit means 30 hours of learning. This particular credit system is to help BEd students who do not understand how much time they should allot to a particular subject while preparing for the exam. So, whatever credit is mentioned for a particular course, you can simply multiply the credit by 30 to get the number of hours you must consume in the particular BEd course.

All the courses in the BEd program hold a particular credit. The IGNOU BEd Syllabus in total has got credits. For example, one of the BEd courses have 4 credits, this will mean that you must complete this course within 120 hours. Therefore, the BCA candidates have to complete the all 20 courses within 2160 hours.

You must know the completion of the credits will not mean completion of the BEd program. You have to pass the assignments and term-end exams of all the courses to get a BEd degree from the university.

IGNOU BEd Program Coordinator Contact Details

Students opting for the BEd program at IGNOU can fetch direct help from the BEd program coordinator for different purposes. Students can either send a post or an email directly stating their queries and concerns.