DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (C.I.E.

MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.)

PROSPECTUS
2023-24

Department of Education
(Central Institute of Education)
33, Chhatra Marg,
University of Delhi
Delhi - 110007
http://cie.du.ac.in

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Detailed schedule for admissions will be as per the Bulletin of
Information for Post Graduate Courses of the University of Delhi
and University guidelines released during the process of
admissions.

For admission related updates and other

information, candidates must regularly visit
DU website: http://admission.uod.ac.in/
CIE (DoE) website: http://cie.du.ac.in
CUET (PG) website: https://nta.ac.in/

For further queries, please also see the Bulletin of

Information for PG Admissions 2023 available at the
University website http://www.du.ac.in/

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The Department of Education
Central Institute of Education (CIE), also known as the Faculty and the Department of
Education of the University of Delhi, was first major institution of professional learning and
research in Education established after independence. The first Prime Minister of India, Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru and first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad took considerable
interest in CIE's establishment in 1947 and its activities and progress in those early years.
Maulana Azad visualised the function of CIE not merely to "turn out teachers who will be
'model teachers', but to evolve into "a research centre for solving new educational problems of
the country". The Maulana prophesised that CIE would grow into "a beacon light for training
institutions of the country". Over these past decades, CIE has indeed grown into a pace-setting
institution in Teacher Education and Educational Research. This institute is also recognized as
the Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE) and having launched the Maulana Azad
Centre for Elementary and Social Education (MACESE), CIE has shaped its unique
philosophy, which finds reflection in its academic programmes.

Faculty of Education offers the following academic programmes:

• Bachelors in Education (B.Ed.)

A full-time professional teacher education programme of the duration of two academic
years, after graduate or post-graduate studies, leading to a Bachelor of Education
(B.Ed.) Degree. This programme is offered at present at CIE (Department of Education,
University of Delhi), as well as at two affiliated colleges of the University of Delhi.
• B.Ed. Special Education (VI) at Durgabai Deshmukh College.
• B.Ed. Special Education (ID) at Lady Irwin College
• B.EL.Ed. programme in 8 colleges of Delhi University
• Master of Education (M.Ed.)
A full-time programme in Education of the duration of two academic years leading to
a Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree.
• Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. (Education). A doctoral research programme.

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THE MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.) PROGRAMME

The Master of Education Programme of the Department of Education (Central Institute of

Education) was launched almost simultaneously with the Bachelor of Education Programme in
the early years after the independence of our country. It was conceived as a professional
programme for advanced study of the discipline of Education.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
1. Programme Structure
The Master of Education Programme is a full-time programme for duration of two
academic years.
2. Courses of Study
The objective of this programme is to develop in-depth knowledge and specialization in
education among the students of the M.Ed. programme. This is in keeping with NCTE
(National Council for Teacher Education) norms, which states that the M.Ed.
programme should encourage students to “extend as well as deepen their knowledge
and understanding of education, specialize in select areas and also develop research
capacities.”
The programme is divided into five components:
i. Research Methods: These consist of two Courses and a Seminar Course to strengthen
the understanding of research.
ii. Perspective Courses: These help students to develop knowledge of different areas
viewed as critical for education. Broadly, it reflects areas, for example, philosophical,
sociological, psychological, teacher education, and historical and economic
foundations of education.
iii. Specialization Courses: These comprise of a list of optional Courses to enhance
understanding in a specialized field of study in education.
iv. Project work
v. Dissertation
3. Programme Transaction
The M.Ed. Programme involves lectures, discussions, practicum, student
presentations,
group work, school-based assignments, sessional tasks and seminars.
*Detailed information of M.Ed. curriculum can be accessed at http://cie.du.ac.in

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Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for M.Ed. is English. The medium of writing research dissertation
and examination can be either English or Hindi depending upon the student’s choice. However,
the medium of examination chosen by a student cannot be changed from one paper to another;
it should remain same for the entire examination including the dissertation.
Timings
The working hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (Monday to Saturday).
Attendance
As per NCTE the minimum attendance of students shall be 80 % for Theory Courses and
Practicum, and 90% for Field Attachment.
Hostel Accommodation
CIE has a small dormitory - type hostel providing residence and boarding for students. Please
check the Bulletin of information for admission to postgraduate courses 2023 and visit
http://cie.du.ac.in for further information.

Seats Distribution
Number of seats for M.Ed. Programme is shown in the following table.
Seats Distribution Supernumerary Seats

Exam Unreserved SC ST OBC EWS Total PwD C/WAP Foreign

Type National
candidates

Entrance 25 10 5 17 6 63 3 3 As Per
University
Norms

Merit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 As Per
(%age
University
obtained in
Norms
qualifying
degree)

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PG Ward as per the notification no. Aca.1/Ward Quota/2020/30, Dt Dec.2020

Teaching Non- Teaching

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ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
Eligibility Conditions for M.Ed. Programme

[as per the appendix-5 of the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2014 -
notified in the Gazette of India]

Category Id Course Requirements Marks Requirements

1 B.Ed. With minimum of 50% marks in aggregate

2 B.A.B.Ed., B.Sc.B.Ed. With minimum of 50% marks in aggregate

3 B.El.Ed. With minimum of 50% marks in aggregate

4 D.El.Ed. (or equivalent With 50% marks in aggregate in each

elementary teacher education course i.e. D.El.Ed. and Undergraduate
programmes) with an Degree
Undergraduate degree*

*If a candidate selects D.El.Ed. as the educational qualification, the candidate should
also give details of the Undergraduate Degree.
Relaxations and Concessions:
Relaxations and Concessions for SC, ST, OBC, EWS candidates and Supernumerary
seats for C/WAP, PwD and Foreign National candidates will be as per University of
Delhi norms.
Note: It is advised to applicants to get ready their OBC/ EWS latest certificates for the
current year as per their validity at the time of admission.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: [For details see Bulletin of Information for
admission to postgraduate courses 2023].
Admissions to the M.Ed. programme will be made through CUET (PG) 2023.
The merit will be prepared based on scores obtained in the Common University
Entrance Test (CUET) 2023. This merit list will be displayed on the Website

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of the University/Department. CUET (PG) 2023 will be conducted in Computer
Based Test (CBT) mode only. Medium of Question Papers in CUET (PG) 2023 will be
both in English and Hindi (Bilingual). Marking scheme will be as per CUET- norms.
CUET Test Code and Syllabus for M.Ed. Programme
The test paper code may be checked from NTA website https://nta.ac.in/ and DU
admission website http://admission.uod.ac.in/.The test paper will include total 100
questions and paper pattern will be Pattern1(25 General and 75 Domain specific
questions). For detailed description of pattern and syllabus please visit: https://nta.ac.in/
Age Requirement
As per Delhi University norms, there is no age bar for admission to the M.Ed. programme.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR ADMISSION: [See Bulletin of information

for admission to postgraduate courses 2023].

Go through the M.Ed. Prospectus available at http://cie.du.ac.in very carefully.

Check your Eligibility according to the Eligibility criteria given in the prospectus.

HOW TO APPLY

An applicant should take care of the following before filling the admission
form:

1. Visit the University of Delhi website / CUET website and go to Post

graduate admission Portal and register yourself first.

2. Go through the M.Ed. Prospectus available at http://cie.du.ac.in very

carefully.

3. Check your eligibility according to the Eligibility criteria given in

the prospectus.

4. For online application, fill the M.Ed. Admission Form available on

DU PG Admissions Portal / CUET website.

5. Please follow the step-by-step instructions given on the PG

Admissions portal/ CUET website carefully while filling the online
form.

6. Please select the CUET Paper Code very carefully.

7. Please select the Centre of examination carefully.

8. No Changes in the form are allowed once the online payment has been
done.

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 9. After the payment is made, take a print-out of the form and bring it
along on the day of admission at the allocated institution.

CONTACT DETAILS
For any query, write to the M.Ed. Admission Committee on the E-MAIL ID:
[email protected]

Visit the website http://cie.du.ac.in regularly for updates on admit card, results,
admission lists and related information. For Detailed information on CUET (PG), Visit the
website: https://nta.ac.in/
Date of commencement of session will be declared on the University of Delhi website in due
course of time.

Disclaimer

This is document is being developed based on best information available at the time of
developing it. As and when the new information is available the old one will cease to be valid.
The nature of the document is to guide and support and not legal. The latest information will
be revised from time to time on the department and university website.
FAQ FOR M.Ed. PROGRAMME

1. What is the nature/structure of M.Ed. programme ?

Ans. The Master of Education Programme is a full time programme of two academic years.

2. What is Medium of Instruction of M.Ed. programme ?

Ans. - The medium of instruction for M.Ed. is English. The medium of writing research
dissertation and examination can be either English or Hindi depending upon the
student’s choice. However, the medium of examination chosen by a student cannot be
changed from one paper to another; it should remain same for the entire examination
including the dissertation.

3. What is the Timing of M.Ed. programme ?

Ans. - The working hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (Monday to Saturday).

4. What are Attendance norms for M.Ed. programme ?

Ans. - As per NCTE the minimum attendance of students shall be 80 % for Theory Courses
and
Practicum, and 90% for Field Attachment.

5. What is the hostel facility for M.Ed. students?

Ans. - CIE has a small dormitory - type hostel providing residence and boarding for students.
Please check the Bulletin of information for admission to postgraduate courses 2023 and
visit http://cie.du.ac.in for further information.

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6. What are Eligibility Conditions for M.Ed. Programme?
Ans. As per the appendix-5 of the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations,
2014 - notified in the Gazette of India.

7. What are Relaxations and Concession for M.Ed. Programme?

Ans. Relaxations and Concessions for SC, ST, OBC, EWS candidates and Supernumerary
seats for C/WAP, PwD and Foreign National candidates will be as per University of
Delhi norms.

8. What is selection procedure for M.Ed. Programme?

Ans. For details see Bulletin of Information for admission to postgraduate courses 2023 on
http://cie.du.ac.in.
9. Is M.Ed. Program available in distance mode?
Ans. No. Right now department is offering only full-time regular mode of the program only.

Faculty Positions Department of Education (CIE), University of Delhi

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