Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Degree College Lucknow B.Ed : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The UP B.Ed JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) is a state-level entrance test conducted annually by the University of Lucknow on behalf of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. It is the primary qualification criterion for B.Ed admissions across all LU-affiliated B.Ed colleges, including RPMDC. Candidates register on the LU admission portal, appear for the exam, and are allotted colleges based on rank and preference during centralized counselling. RPMDC seats are filled through this merit-based allotment process.

Ans. B.Ed students choose one or two teaching subjects based on their graduation background. Science graduates typically choose Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics as teaching subjects. Arts graduates may opt for Hindi, English, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or Sanskrit. Commerce graduates can choose Commerce as a teaching subject. Teaching subject selection determines eligibility for specific UP TGT and PGT subject pools and CTET paper specificity.

Ans. Yes, B.Ed graduates from RPMDC are eligible to apply for UP TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) for teaching in Classes 6 to 10 in UP state government schools. After completing a postgraduate degree in addition to B.Ed, graduates become eligible for UP PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) recruitment for Classes 11 and 12. CTET Paper 2 certification may also be required for some school systems. RPMDC’s LU-affiliated B.Ed meets the RTE mandate for government school teacher eligibility in Uttar Pradesh.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year B.Ed programme at RPMDC Lucknow is INR 1,28,000 for the complete programme. Payment is typically structured across two academic years at the time of enrolment each year. SC/ST/OBC/EWS students can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship via the NSP portal, which covers tuition and maintenance charges as per government norms. Economically weaker students with strong Class 12 performance can also apply for the Central Sector Scheme via NSP.

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories). A valid rank in the UP B.Ed JEE is mandatory for all candidates. Science, Arts, and Commerce stream graduates are all eligible for B.Ed at RPMDC, subject to their subject choice for teaching. Candidates must also appear in university counselling and be allotted the RPMDC seat through the LU centralized process to enrol.

Ans. Yes, B.Ed from RPMDC, affiliated with the University of Lucknow, is a recognised teacher education qualification under NCTE norms and qualifies graduates to appear for CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8) and for KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) teacher recruitment. For Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and state government teacher posts, the LU-affiliated B.Ed from RPMDC meets the NCTE recognition criteria required for eligibility under the RTE Act.