GNDU M.Ed : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Ed degree from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Admission is through the GNDU department entrance test held in July 2026. Candidates with teaching experience or a background in school education are preferred during counselling.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Ed at GNDU Amritsar is INR 1,58,990, payable at INR 79,495 per year (Semester 1: INR 63,815, Semester 2: INR 15,680). Examination fees are charged separately. SC/ST Punjab domicile students may avail post-matric scholarship to offset a portion of the fees at punjabscholarships.gov.in.

Ans. Graduates of M.Ed from GNDU Amritsar can work as teacher educators in B.Ed and D.El.Ed colleges, educational researchers, curriculum developers, and school education administrators. Government posts in state education departments, DIET institutions, and school inspection roles require M.Ed qualifications in Punjab. Graduates can also qualify UGC-NET in Education for college lectureship or pursue PhD in Education at GNDU or central universities.

Ans. Admission to M.Ed at GNDU Amritsar is through a GNDU department entrance test held on 17 July 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Candidates must register online at gnduadmissions.org before 11 July 2026. Counselling for selected candidates is held at GNDU on 22 July 2026. Final admission requires submission of B.Ed marksheets and payment of semester fee.

Ans. Yes. An M.Ed from GNDU Amritsar is a UGC-recognised postgraduate degree in education. It is recognised for college lecturer posts in teacher education (B.Ed) colleges under UGC-NET Education qualifications. Government education departments in Punjab also consider M.Ed for administrative and supervisory roles in district education offices. GNDU’s NAAC A++ and UGC Category I status adds recognition value to the degree.

Ans. GNDU Amritsar ranks 55 in Collegedunia’s 2026 Education Colleges list and is a NAAC A++ state university with UGC Category I status. The Department of Education has experienced faculty and a strong track record in teacher education research in North India. The relatively low fee and campus environment make it a strong choice for students targeting UGC-NET, PhD, or government education posts in Punjab.