The B.Ed. (ODL) programme is run by the School of Education, Distance Education and Educational Technology. Admission is made once a year; the admission notice is normally published in August/September. The details here are for information only.
Course at a glance
- Course code: B.Ed. (ODL)
- Level: Graduate (Professional)
- Duration: Minimum 2 years, maximum 5 years
- Medium: Gujarati
- Seats: 550 seats approved by NCTE (NCTE-APW00531/32318)
- Course fee: ₹35,000 (boys and girls)
- Eligibility: In-service teachers who hold a qualification from an NCTE-recognised institute (PTC, D.Ed., D.El.Ed., C.P.Ed. or B.P.Ed., completed face-to-face, with the NCTE code on the certificate) and who are working as teachers in a government-recognised primary, secondary or higher secondary school with at least two years of service; and who hold a bachelor's/master's degree from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% in Science, Commerce or Arts (55% in the main subject Mathematics and Science for Engineering/Technology degrees). SC/ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Candidates must also score at least 40% (60 out of 150) in the entrance test.
- Entrance test: 100 marks: 50 marks general knowledge and 50 marks subject-wise.
- Contact: baou.admission@baou.edu.in
Source: BAOU Prospectus 2026. Fees, dates and rules can change, so please confirm the details on the official university website before you apply.