Apex University Jaipur D.El.Ed. : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, the D.El.Ed. programme at Apex University is NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) approved, which is the mandatory requirement for teaching at the elementary level. A D.El.Ed. from an NCTE-approved institution makes you eligible to appear for REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers) Level 1 (for Classes I-V) and Level 2 (for Classes VI-VIII), which is the gateway to government school teaching jobs in Rajasthan. The NCTE approval ensures that the qualification is recognized across India for both government and private school teaching positions.

Ans. D.El.Ed. (Diploma in Elementary Education) is a 2-year programme that qualifies you to teach at the elementary level (Classes I-VIII), while B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) is a 2-year degree programme that qualifies you to teach at the secondary and senior secondary level (Classes IX-XII). If you want to teach in primary or upper primary schools (Classes I-VIII), D.El.Ed. is the appropriate qualification. If you want to teach in high school or higher secondary (Classes IX-XII), B.Ed. is required. For government school teaching jobs in Rajasthan, D.El.Ed. holders can appear for REET Level 1 and Level 2, while B.Ed. holders can appear for REET Level 2 and higher-level teacher recruitment exams.

Ans. Yes, admission to D.El.Ed. at Apex University is through the Rajasthan BSTC (Pre D.El.Ed.) state-level examination conducted by VMOU, Kota. You must register for BSTC 2026, appear for the exam on May 20, 2026, and then participate in the state counselling process. During counselling, you can select Apex University as your preferred college. Seat allotment is based on your BSTC rank and college preference. After seat allotment, you need to report to Apex University with original documents and pay the admission fee. Direct admission without BSTC is generally not available for D.El.Ed. in Rajasthan.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year D.El.Ed. programme at Apex University is Rs. 1,60,000 (Rs. 80,000 per year). Additionally, a one-time non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and an application fee of Rs. 1,000 are charged. Importantly, Apex University does NOT offer institutional scholarships for D.El.Ed. - it is categorized under Group A (no scholarship). However, students from SC/ST/OBC categories may be eligible for government Post Matric Scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal, which can cover tuition fees and provide maintenance allowance. Fee is deposited in 1 installment per year.

Ans. After completing D.El.Ed., the primary career path is becoming an elementary school teacher. You must clear REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers) Level 1 or Level 2 to be eligible for government school teaching positions in Rajasthan. REET qualification is valid for life as per the latest Rajasthan government notification. You can also teach in private schools, which may not require REET but prefer NCTE-qualified candidates. For further academic progression, D.El.Ed. holders can pursue B.Ed. (with bridge course if required) to qualify for secondary-level teaching. Additionally, you can appear for CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) for central government school positions.

Ans. The D.El.Ed. curriculum at Apex University follows the NCTE-prescribed framework and covers subjects including Child Development and Pedagogy, Language Teaching (Hindi and English), Mathematics Pedagogy, Environmental Studies Pedagogy, Social Studies Pedagogy, Science Pedagogy, Art Education, Health and Physical Education, and Work Education. A significant component of the programme is the School Internship (Practice Teaching), where students spend time in actual school settings to gain hands-on teaching experience. The internship is typically conducted in the second year and is a mandatory component for completing the programme. The curriculum is designed to develop both subject knowledge and pedagogical skills required for effective elementary school teaching.