Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) at Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) at Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus is a four-year undergraduate teacher education program affiliated with Tribhuvan University. The campus is located on the East-West Highway at Sukhad, Ghodaghodi, Kailali, Nepal, and offers B.Ed. as one of its bachelor-level academic programs under TU.

The B.Ed. program runs under the Faculty of Education, Tribhuvan University. It follows the annual examination system and is designed as both an academic and professional program for preparing teachers who can teach two subjects at the secondary level.

Course Overview

About the B.Ed. Program

The Bachelor of Education program is intended for students who want to build an academic and professional foundation in teaching and education. The program combines subject specialization with professional education courses, communication skills and teaching practicum.

Tribhuvan University introduced the four-year B.Ed. structure with two specialization subject areas: specialization major and specialization minor. Students study one subject area as their major and another as their minor, based on the entry requirements and available subject combinations.

At Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus, B.Ed. is relevant for students from Sukhad, Ghodaghodi, Kailali and nearby areas who want to study teacher education under Tribhuvan University while staying connected to their local academic environment.

Program Objective

The four-year B.Ed. program is designed to prepare competent teachers for secondary-level teaching. It gives students academic knowledge in subject areas along with professional preparation in education, pedagogy, psychology, curriculum, evaluation and teaching practice.

The program is suitable for students who want to pursue teaching, education-related study, school-level academic work and further study in education.

Course Structure

Each student must pass 22 courses to earn the four-year B.Ed. degree. The course structure is divided into five groups:

The yearly marks distribution is 600 marks in the first year, 600 marks in the second year, 500 marks in the third year and 500 marks in the fourth year.

Course Groups

Group A: Communication Skills

All courses under this group are compulsory.

• General Nepali

• General English

Group B: Professional Core Courses

Professional core courses support students in understanding the foundations, psychology, curriculum and technology-related dimensions of education.

• Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education

• Educational Psychology

• Curriculum and Evaluation

• Elective from Instructional Technology, ICT in Education or ICT in Specialized Subject

Group C: Specialization Major

Students select one specialization major area with 10 courses. The TU B.Ed. curriculum includes the following major areas:

• Nepali Language Education

• English Language Education

• Math Education

• Science Education

• Health and Physical Education

• Population Education

• Geography Education

• Economics Education

• History Education

• Political Science Education

Group D: Specialization Minor

Students select a specialization minor area with 5 courses. The minor must be different from the major subject area.

The TU B.Ed. curriculum includes minor options such as Nepali Language Education, English Language Education, Math Education, Science Education, Health Education, Physical Education, Population Education, Geography Education, Economics Education, History Education, Political Science Education, Primary Education, Early Childhood Development Education, Vocational Education, Non-Formal Education and Education Management.

Group E: Teaching Internship/Practicum

Teaching Internship/Practicum is included in the fourth year. This component connects academic preparation with practical teaching experience.

Year-wise Structure

First Year

The first year carries 600 marks. It includes communication skills, professional core study, specialization major courses and specialization minor courses.

Compulsory and core subjects include:

• Compulsory Nepali

• General English

• Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education

Students also begin their selected major and minor specialization subjects in the first year.

Second Year

The second year carries 600 marks. It includes Educational Psychology as a core subject, along with continuation of major and minor specialization subjects.

The second year helps students understand learning, development and subject-specific academic foundations for teacher preparation.

Third Year

The third year carries 500 marks. It includes Curriculum and Evaluation as a core subject, along with major and minor specialization courses.

This year is important for students because it introduces curriculum-related understanding, evaluation concepts and teaching-method courses in different specialization areas.

Fourth Year

The fourth year carries 500 marks. It includes Teaching Practice and one elective professional course.

The elective professional course may be selected from:

• Instructional Technology

• ICT in Education

• ICT in Specialized Subject

Students also complete remaining major and minor specialization courses in the fourth year.

Eligibility

Students with Higher Secondary Education Examination Pass Certificate, Grade 12 pass, Proficiency Certificate Level of Tribhuvan University or an equivalent qualification are eligible for admission to the B.Ed. program.

Additional entry requirements apply for different major specialization areas. These include subject-specific requirements for Nepali Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Health and Physical Education, Population Education, Geography Education, Economics Education, Political Science Education and History Education.

Major-specific Entry Requirements

For Nepali Education, students need Grade 12 or PCL with Nepali major of at least 200 marks.

For English Education, students need Grade 12 or PCL with English or Linguistics major, or Grade 12 or PCL with 50 percent marks in General English. Candidates may also qualify by securing 50 percent marks in the entrance examination conducted by the respective department of the campus.

For Mathematics Education, students need Grade 12 or PCL with Mathematics major containing at least 200 marks.

For Science Education, students need Grade 12 or PCL with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, each carrying at least 100 full marks.

For Health and Physical Education, students may come from Health and Physical Education, Science, Population, Home Science, Nursing or related subject backgrounds. Students without a Health and Physical Education background must pass the physical fitness entrance test conducted by the respective department of the campus. Candidates without physical disability are eligible to study Health and Physical Education.

For Population Education, eligible backgrounds include Population Studies, Geography, Economics, Health and Physical Education, Community Health, Science, Mathematics, Home Science, Civics, Social Service, Nursing or Commerce.

For Geography Education, Economics Education, Political Science Education and History Education, Grade 12, PCL or equivalent from any faculty is accepted.

Minor Subject Selection

Minor subject areas are generally open to students regardless of their previous study areas in Grade 11, Grade 12 or PCL, except Science Education minor in Biology. Only students majoring in Physical Science can select Biology as a minor.

Students must select a minor subject different from their major subject area. For example, a student majoring in Nepali Education cannot select Nepali Education as a minor.

Teaching and Learning Approach

The B.Ed. program combines subject knowledge with professional teacher preparation. Students study education foundations, psychology, curriculum, evaluation, teaching methods, specialization content and practicum.

At Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus, teaching is supported by both traditional and ICT-based approaches. The campus uses regular lectures, fieldwork, project-based assignments, PowerPoint presentations, report writing, research activities and collaborative learning. Guidance and counseling are also available to support students in academic work and preparation for job-related competitions.

This learning approach is useful for B.Ed. students because teacher education requires reading, writing, classroom presentation, lesson planning, subject understanding and practical teaching preparation.

Academic Resources and Facilities at Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus

Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus has classrooms, lab and library rooms, administration rooms, exam halls, canteen, health desk, guest rooms and ICT-supported academic resources. The campus has computer facilities, internet access, smart boards, projectors and an e-library system in collaboration with Tribhuvan University Central Library.

The campus has a computer lab, social work lab and journalism lab. It also has library support, first aid facilities, canteen service, buses, sanitary pad vending machines and hostel development under construction. These facilities support the general academic environment of the campus.

Further Study and Academic Pathways

B.Ed. provides an academic foundation for further study in education. Students may continue to master’s-level study in education, depending on their subject background, eligibility and admission requirements.

The program is also relevant for students interested in school teaching, education studies, curriculum, pedagogy, educational research and education-related public service pathways.

Who Can Study B.Ed.?

B.Ed. is suitable for students who want to study teaching and education as a professional academic field. It may suit students interested in subject teaching, classroom practice, student learning, educational psychology, curriculum, evaluation and school-level academic work.

At Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus, the program serves students from Sukhad, Ghodaghodi, Kailali and nearby areas who want to pursue a TU-affiliated teacher education degree locally.

Contact

Campus: Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus

Location: East-West Highway, Sukhad, Ghodaghodi, Kailali, Nepal

Internal Link: Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus Kailali

Email: ghodaghodimultiplecampus@gmail.com

Website: https://ghodaghodicampus.edu.np/

FAQ

What is the duration of B.Ed. at Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus?

B.Ed. is a four-year undergraduate program affiliated with Tribhuvan University.

Which faculty runs the B.Ed. program?

The B.Ed. program runs under the Faculty of Education, Tribhuvan University.

What is the academic system of B.Ed.?

The B.Ed. program follows the annual examination system.

How many courses are required in B.Ed.?

Students must pass 22 courses to complete the four-year B.Ed. program.

How many marks does the B.Ed. program carry?

The B.Ed. program carries 2,200 marks in total.

Does B.Ed. include teaching practice?

Yes. Teaching Internship/Practicum is included as a 100-mark component in the fourth year.

What are the main course groups in B.Ed.?

The course groups are Communication Skills, Professional Core Areas, Specialization Major, Specialization Minor and Teaching Internship/Practicum.

What is the basic eligibility for B.Ed.?

Students need Grade 12, HSE, PCL or an equivalent qualification. Additional subject-specific requirements apply for different major specialization areas.