Banaras Institute of Teacher's Education, Varanasi Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Banaras Institute of Teacher's Education (BITE), Varanasi, is a co-educational institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts, commerce, education, and physical education. Recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), the institute follows a merit-based admission process, with some programs also requiring entrance examinations or additional evaluations.

Undergraduate admissions (such as BA and B.Com) are typically based on marks obtained in the 10+2 examination. Postgraduate programs like MA and M.Com consider the candidate’s academic performance in the relevant undergraduate degree. Professional and teacher training programs like B.Ed, B.P.Ed, and D.El.Ed follow more detailed selection processes as guided by the state or university.

Application Process

1. Check Eligibility: Confirm that you meet the academic criteria for the desired program.

2. Application Form: Fill out the application form available either online or at the institute’s admission office.

3. Document Submission: Submit the completed form along with:

   • Mark sheets of relevant qualifications (10th, 12th, and/or bachelor’s)

   • Valid ID proof

   • Recent passport-size photographs

   • Other required certificates

4. Entrance Examination: For certain programs such as B.P.Ed and B.Ed, appear for entrance or selection tests.

5. Merit List: The institute publishes a merit list based on academic records and entrance performance (where applicable).

6. Counselling and Admission: Shortlisted candidates must attend counselling, verify documents, and pay fees to confirm admission.

7. Orientation: Attend an orientation session to become familiar with the campus and academic structure.

Degree-wise Admission Process

BA

• Intake: 420 seats

• Admission: Based on 10+2 merit

B.Com

• Intake: 320 seats

• Admission: Based on 10+2 merit

MA (Sociology, Hindi, Home Science)

• Intake: 120 seats (Sociology), 120 seats (Hindi), 90 seats (Home Science)

• Admission: Based on marks in relevant bachelor's degree

M.Com

• Intake: 90 seats

• Admission: Based on bachelor's degree merit

B.P.Ed

• Intake: 50 seats

• Admission: Based on merit, including written test, physical fitness test, sports proficiency, and qualifying marks

D.El.Ed

• Intake: 50 seats

• Admission: Based on qualifying marks and/or entrance examination

B.Ed

• Admission: Based on qualifying degree marks and/or entrance examination, as per university or state policies