Eligibility for Admission to B.Ed Degree Program
St. Mark’s College of Education offers a two-year B.Ed. program, spread across four semesters, designed to prepare aspiring educators for professional teaching. The eligibility criteria for admission are as follows:
Duration of the Course
The B.Ed. program is a two-academic-year course, structured into four semesters.
Academic Eligibility
Candidates who have completed a degree under the 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 pattern of education in the specified disciplines from a recognized university are eligible to apply. The disciplines include:
- Tamil (B.A. / B.Lit.)
- English
- Mathematics
- Physical Science
- Biological Science
- Computer Science
- History
- Commerce
- Accountancy
- B.E / B.Tech
Percentage Requirement
Candidates must meet the following minimum percentage criteria in their undergraduate degree:
- OC (Open Category): 50%
- BC/BCM (Backward Classes/Backward Class Muslim): 45%
- MBC/DNC (Most Backward Classes/Denotified Communities): 43%
- SC/SCA/ST (Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar/Scheduled Tribes): 40%
Additional Requirements for Commerce Candidates
Candidates applying for Pedagogy of Commerce and Accountancy must have studied the subject at both the undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) levels to be eligible.
Pedagogical Subjects Offered
The following pedagogy specializations are available:
- Tamil
- English
- Mathematics
- Physical Science
- Biological Science
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Commerce & Accountancy
- History
- Geography
- Social Science
- Psychology
Reservation Policy
The selection process follows the rules of reservation as prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu, ensuring fair representation of all communities. These eligibility criteria ensure that candidates are well-prepared and qualified to undergo rigorous professional training and emerge as competent educators.
