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Hello i wanted to become a PGT teacher in psychology. I have started my masters degree in psychology (regular) and want to pursue b.ed from IGNOU simultaneously. My question is that if it will be difficult for me to pursue both of these degrees together or not. Will it be manageable?


Kamalpreet Kaur 2nd Dec, 2021
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pdwords Student Expert 11th Jan, 2022

Hello,

First of all you the eligibility criteria to pursue BEd in IGNOU is as follows-

  • Passed graduation or post-graduation in the domain of Science/Social Science/Commerce/Humanities securing 50% aggregate or passed BE /BTech candidates with specialization in Science and Mathematics securing 55 per cent aggregate.
  • Apart from above educational qualifications, candidates need to be trained in-service teachers in elementary education, and completed an NCTE recognized teacher education programme through face-to-face mode

If only you fulfill the eligibility criteria you can apply for BEd in IGNOU that you're currently in service teacher in elementary education, or have completed any program recognized by NCTE in face to face mode.

now coming to your question, UGC now allows candidates to pursue two degree programs simultaneously, however it entirely rests upon you because you have to manage this, see pursuing PG in IGNOU won't be that difficult as it's more of self-study, hence if you're more invested through self efforts, you will easily get good marks, you have to submit assignments prior to appearing for this, also the study materials are quite good, written in easy to understand manner, however pursuing two degree programs will definitely not be a cakewalk, time management plays a big role here.

I would say managing BEd and PG can only be possible if you're not working,  if you're working then pursuing two degree courses is quite difficult, I would request you to visit the official website of IGNOU at http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soe/programmes/detail/90/2 to know more details regarding this,

if you're a merely fresher with no teaching experience then consider pursuing BEd through regular mode, and opt for PG through distance, it will be tough to make both, but as I mentioned time management plays a crucial role here, and there is flexibility in terms of distance learning program. rest is up to you, please take decision accordingly.

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