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1. Objectives of B. Ed Programme
The B. Ed. (Distance mode) programme of SASTRA aims at making the in-service
school teachers acquire relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes in pedagogical methods
and preparing teachers to become role models in classrooms and to be an instrument for
building productive human capital in our country to face the challenges of globalization.
This programme, meant for in-service teachers and adopted from IGNOU, aims at
achieving the following:

To enhance the competencies of in-service teachers

To create a comprehensive understanding about pedagogical methods in
organizing learning experiences for students.

To strengthen the skills of teachers in the classroom and school management

To develop new skills required for teachers in organizing instructional methods
through novel multimedia approaches.

The programme is also approved by the National Council for Teacher Education.
2. Eligibility
i) A Bachelor’s degree in Tamil ( B.A / B.Lit ) / English / Mathematics / Physics /
Applied Physics / Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Bio Chemistry / Botany /
Zoology / Micro Biology / Environmental Science / History / Geography /
Applied Geography / Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information
Technology (or)
A Post graduate degree (with a UG degree in the same subject) in Economics /
Commerce / Home science from a recognized University.
ii) In-Service teachers with two years full time teaching experience in a Nursery /
Primary / Secondary / Higher secondary school in Tamilnadu recognized by the
state or central government.
iii) Should be currently working
iv) Candidates having a direct U.G degree without +2 qualification or candidates
having a direct Post graduate degree without a U.G degree are not eligible
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2.1 Clarification regarding the eligibility for admission
i) Only teachers in school service are eligible. Those working in Arts and
Science colleges/ITIs/ Polytechnics are not eligible.
ii) The candidates should have passed the UG degree examination in the
10+2+3 stream, with the same main subject in Part –III for which
admission is sought to the B.Ed programme
iii) Two years teaching experience of a candidate in recognized school outside
Tamilnadu shall also be counted. However such candidates must be in a
service in a recognized school in Tamilnadu while applying
iv) Teaching experience in different schools will be taken into account for two
years of experience. There may be a break in the two years of teaching
experience. But the candidate must be currently working in a recognized
school
v) Candidates having UG degree such as B.A( Economics / Sociology/
Philosophy/ Political science / Corporate secretaryship ) / B.Com / B.B.A
are not eligible
vi) Candidates having a cross major subject in PG degree that is PG subjects
different from UG subjects are not eligible (For example ,candidate with
B.A Economics and M.A History )
2.2 Selection procedure
Selection to B.Ed distance mode programme SASTRA will be by merit
In case of a large number of applicants, the University may follow selection procedure based
on the following criteria. Reservation of seats will be made as detailed below
Subject
Code
No
Subject Percentage of reservation
1 Tamil (B.A / B.Lit) 30%
2 English 10%
3 Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science,
Computer Applications, Information Technology
20%
4 Physics, Applied Physics, Electronics, Geo – Physics,
Bio-Physics, Chemistry, Bio – Chemistry ,Applied
Chemistry, Botany, Plant Biology, Environmental
Science, Bio Technology, Zoology, Micro Biology
20%
5 History, IndianCulture, Geography, Applied
Geography, M.A Economics, M.Com,M.Sc Home
Science
20%
TOTAL 100%
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In case enough candidates are not available in a particular subject, the seats will be
allotted to the subject with the highest number of candidates
2.3 Rank listing
i) The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the Major and Allied
subjects(Part – III) in all three years in the UG degree will be taken as the base
mark for ranking
ii) For candidates who have taken more than one subject in Part –III (Double / Triple
major ) in UG degree course, the average mark obtained in the particular subject
preferred as optional subject in the B.Ed course will be taken as the base for
ranking.
iii) In the case of Five year integrated PG courses ,the average mark in Part – III
up to the third year will be taken as the base mark for ranking
iv) Weightage for the highest qualification of the candidate will be taken as follows
Candidates with PG : 4 Marks
Candidates with M.Phil: 5 Marks
Candidates with Ph.D : Direct admission
v) The higher qualification should be in the same subject studied as the main subject
in Part –III of the UG course
vi) Weightage of 3 marks for participation in any one of the following co- curricular
activities:
• NCC ( B or C certificate at college level)
• NSS with two years enrolment at college level, 10 days participation in
camp and participation in any disaster management or donation to blood
bank
vii) One mark for each completed year of experience subject to a maximum of 15
marks . The experience will be counted for completed full years and fraction of
completed year like months will not be taken into account
viii) In case of a tie, with the same mark in the ranking, final ranking of candidates will
be declared from the following in the order of merit
a. Percentage of marks scored by the candidate in the Major subjects of the UG
course in four decimal correction
b. Percentage of marks scored by the candidate in the Allied subjects of the UG
course in four decimal correction
c. Additional years of experience(excluding two years)
d. Year of passing PG degree
e. Date of birth
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3. Duration of the programme
B. Ed. Programme is of two years duration. In any case the course will have to be
completed within a maximum period of four years after enrolment.
4. Medium of instruction
The medium of instruction for B. Ed. Programme will be in English/Tamil.
5. Programme Fee
Rs. 40000 to be paid in one installment for two year programme at the time of
admission in the form of Demand Draft in favour of SASTRA payable at
Thanjavur.
The fee paid is not refundable under any circumstances. The University reserves the
right to change the fee structure if required.
6. Programme structure
The programme consists of the following four groups of courses:
Group - A Core Courses
Group - B Content - Based Methodology / Optional Courses
Group - C Elective Courses
Group - D Practical Courses
The programme comprises 48 credits.
6.1. Course Description
Group - A: There are 5 core courses (20 Credits)
All the 5 courses are compulsory:
Course
Code
Course Title Year of
Study
Credits
ES - 331 Curriculum and instruction
I Year
4
ES - 332 Psychology of development and
learning
4
ES - 333 Educational Evaluation 4
ES – 334 E d u c a t i o n a n d Society
II Year
4
ES - 335 Teacher and School 4
Group B: Content - Based Methodology / Optional Courses (8 Credits)
There are 5 content-based methodology courses relating to school subjects, out of which
any two relevant courses (4 credits ) are to be chosen:
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Course
Code
Course Title
Year of
Study
Credits
ES - 341 Teaching of Science
I Year
4
ES - 342 Teaching of Mathematics 4
ES - 343 Teaching of Social Studies 4
ES - 344 Teaching of English 4
ES - 345 Teaching of Tamil 4
Group-C: Elective Courses (4 Credits)
There are 4 Elective courses. The candidate will choose any one course:
Course
Code
Course Title
Year of
Study
Credits
ES - 361 Educational Technology
II Year
4
ES - 362 Computer in Education 4
ES - 363 Guidance and Counselling 4
ES - 364 Distance Education 4
Group - D: Practical Courses (16 courses)
There are 3 Practical Courses. All are compulsory
Course
Code
Course Title Credits
ES - 381 School - based Practical 4
ES - 382 Workshop - Based Practical 4
ES - 383 Practice Teaching 8
7. Course materials
In collaboration with IGNOU, the self - instructional materials (SIM) of IGNOU will
be used and the SIMs will be the course materials for distance learning.
8. Credit System
Credit system will be followed for the distance education courses of SASTRA. Each
credit is equivalent to 30 study hours comprising all learning activities like learning,
comprehending the study materials, contact sessions etc. Thus a four credit course
involves 120 hours of study. Completion of an academic programme requires
successful clearing of both the home assignments (wherever required) and term - end
examination.
9. Teaching Methodology
The methodology of instruction is different from the conventional system. In distance
learning, specific emphasis is laid upon self-study and the learning process takes place
with the help of SIM or printed materials adopted from IGNOU rather than face- toface
communication. However, mode of instruction is through the following:
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• Self - Instructional Materials (SIM): Printed materials for both theory and
practical components .
• Contact programmes: They are arranged by the University at the study centres.
10. Assignments
Assignments are compulsory component. There will be one theory assignment for
each theory course. Thus, there will be in total 8 theory assignments for theory
courses along with one compulsory practical- oriented assignment for each course.
Therefore, in total there will be 16 assignments. These assignments are to be
submitted to the study centre within the date prescribed by the University. Each
theory assignment carries 10 marks. Each practical oriented assignment carries 15
marks. All assignments should be submitted only to the study centres with which
you are attached. Always retain a copy of the assignment responses with you.
11. Counselling
Six days Counselling session, which is optional, will be held at the study centres
during week ends and during holidays. The Coordinator of the study centre will
decide the conduct of the session and intimate the counselling schedule. The
counselling session will mainly focus on giving clarification through active
interaction with the students. If the number of students attending in a particular
course is less than 25, the counseling sessions /schedule will be cancelled.
12. Practical
Practical will be held both in practice teaching schools and in the schools where the
student- teacher is working. The practice teaching schools will be normally high
school/higher secondary school. Two practical workshops of 12 days duration each will
be held during the 2 years, in which an intensive face-to-face interaction to develop
skills and competencies will also be organized. Normally the workshop will be held at
the study centres.
a. School based practical work
Each student has to select school based activities worth of 4 credits and submit a report
for each activity.
The following activities are suggested for school based activity
 Maintenance of school Registers and Records (1 Credit)
 Addressing the school assembly (1 Credit)
 Conducting socio-metric test in the class ( ½ Credit)
 Content analysis of a teaching unit ( ½ Credit)
 Administration of psychological test and analysis of results ( 1 Credit)
 Preparation of cumulative record ( ½ Credit)
 Preparation of school - time table ( ½ Credit)
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 Organizing a career talk/ a PTA meeting/a Debate/ a Panel discussion/a Quiz
programme ( ½ Credit)
 Action research on a school related problem ( 1 Credit)
 Field trip to community resource ( 1 Credit)
 Organizing a social Awareness Campaign ( 1 Credit)
b. Workshop based Practical
Each student has to participate in two 12 day workshop activities, one in the first year
and another in the second year. The purpose of the workshop is to help the student to
acquire skills for planning teaching and managing class room.
Workshop activities carry 4 credits and it is compulsory.
c. Practice Teaching
Each student has to prepare and teach 20 lessons in each of the two optional subjects
selected and teach them in a high/higher secondary school under the supervision of
teacher educators. Teaching practice is a compulsory component and it carries 8
credits.
13. Evaluation system
The scheme of evaluation system in B. Ed. programme will consist of the following
two components.
 Continuous assessment
 Term-end examination
a. For theory courses
Scheme of evaluation for theory courses is as follows:
For each theory Course
Maximum
Marks
Minimum
Marks for Pass
Continuous assessment through
Assignments
25
(10 for TMA &
15 for POA)
10
Term and Examination 75 30
Total 100 50
Note: The student has to secure a minimum of 50% in aggregate (Continuous assessment + TEE)
to pass a single course.
b. For practical courses
Each student will be evaluated by mentors/academic counsellors/teacher educators for
200 marks in three practical courses as specified below:
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Practical Course To be completed by Maximum
marks
ES - 381 I Year 50
ES - 382 I & II year 100
ES - 383 I year 50
Total 200
Note: The Minimum percentage of pass in each practical course is 50 percent
Each student-teacher will be evaluated for a maximum of 1000 marks
Courses
Continuous
Assessment
TEE Total
For theory courses 8 X 25 = 200 8 X 75 = 600 800
For Practical Courses --- ---- 200
Total --- ---- 1000
14. Classification of Successful Candidates
The Numerical marks will be used for assessing the performance of the students
Percentage Class
60% and above I class
50 to 59% II class
Below 50% Fail
14.1. Provision for unsuccessful candidates
Candidates who are declared unsuccessful shall be permitted to appear for any components
(examination /assignments) failed at subsequent examination(s) subject to the restriction
of four years of the maximum expiry period.
If a candidate has missed any term-end examination of a course for any reason, he/she may
appear for the same in the subsequent Term-End examination. This facility will be available
until a student secures the minimum pass marks, but only up to a period of four appearances
from the date of registration, including supplementary examination.
15. Incomplete and Late Applications
Incomplete and late application forms, and also application forms furnishing false
information will be summarily rejected without any information to the candidate
concerned. Candidates are, therefore, advised to fill up the relevant columns carefully and
submit the form to The Director, Distance Education, SASTRA University,
Tirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur – 613 401 on or before the last date given in the
advertisement.
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16. Address for Correspondence
Your address must be complete in all respects as the University will correspond with you in
this address only. If you change your address, you should inform the University about your
new contact address at once in the format given at the end.
Always quote your Application Number, your name and full address with pin code in all your
correspondence with SASTRA University, Tirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur – 613 401.
17. Study Centres for B. Ed. Programme
The following Colleges of Education are identified as study centers for B. Ed. Programme
1. SASTRA University Main Campus, Thanjavur
2. Srinivasa Ramanujam Centre, SASTRA University, Kumbakonam.
3. A.R.R College of Education, Kumbakonam
4. Ruby college of preceptors, Madurai
5. Dr. N.G.P. College of Education, Coimbatore
Allotment of Study Centre is done by the University and in this regard, the University
reserves the right of allotment. The decision of the University in allotment is final. More
study centers may be added based on the needs.

SASTRA University B. Ed Application form
B.Ed.Application09.pdf