Apex University Jaipur B.Ed Special Education [Hearing Impairment]: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, the B.Ed. Special Education (Hearing Impairment) program at Apex University is aligned with and recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). RCI recognition is critical because it is mandatory for anyone wishing to work as a Special Educator for persons with disabilities in India. After completing an RCI-recognized B.Ed. Special Education program, graduates can register with the RCI as a certified Special Educator (HI), which is required to work in government schools, special education institutions, NGOs, and rehabilitation centers. Without RCI registration, you cannot legally practice as a special educator in India.

Ans. Both programs are RCI-recognized and focus on training educators for children with hearing impairment. The D.Ed. (Diploma in Education) is a 2-year diploma program with an eligibility of 10+2 (Class 12) with 60% marks, and fees of Rs. 60,000 per year (Rs. 1,20,000 total). The B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) is also a 2-year program but requires a graduation degree with 50% marks, and fees of Rs. 60,000 per year (Rs. 1,20,000 total). The B.Ed. is a higher qualification and is preferred for teaching at the primary and secondary school levels, while the D.Ed. is more suitable for early childhood and primary level special education. For career advancement and higher pay scales in government jobs, the B.Ed. is generally preferred.

Ans. Yes, there are significant government job opportunities after completing B.Ed. Special Education (Hearing Impairment). Graduates can apply for Special Educator positions in government schools under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), which mandates the appointment of special educators in all schools with children with disabilities. State governments regularly recruit Special Educators through State Education Boards and SSA. Additionally, graduates can work in government rehabilitation centers, National Institutes under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (such as Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities), and NGOs funded by the government.

Ans. Yes, after completing B.Ed. Special Education (Hearing Impairment), you can pursue M.Ed. Special Education. However, Apex University currently offers M.Ed. only in Intellectual Disability (IDD), not specifically in Hearing Impairment. For M.Ed. in Hearing Impairment, you would need to look at other RCI-recognized institutions. The eligibility for M.Ed. Special Education typically requires a B.Ed. Special Education degree with at least 50% marks from an RCI-recognized institution. Completing M.Ed. opens doors to senior teaching positions, research roles, and administrative positions in special education institutions.

Ans. No, institutional scholarships offered by Apex University (including AUCET-based, merit-based, JEE-based, CUET-based, Early Bird, and other university scholarships) are NOT applicable for B.Ed. Special Education (Hearing Impairment). This program falls under Group A at Apex University, for which institutional scholarships are explicitly excluded. However, students can explore government scholarships such as the Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment) and Rajasthan State scholarships for students with disabilities. These can be applied for through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).

Ans. The B.Ed. Special Education (Hearing Impairment) program at Apex University includes extensive practical training components as mandated by RCI. Students undergo supervised fieldwork and internships in RCI-recognized special schools and rehabilitation centers, where they get hands-on experience working with children with hearing impairment. Practical training covers Indian Sign Language (ISL) practice, speech and language therapy sessions, auditory training, hearing aid fitting and management, and development of Individualized Education Programmes (IEPs). This practical exposure is essential for developing the competencies required to work effectively as a Special Educator (HI) after graduation.