The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) at Janata Multiple Campus Punarbas is a four-year undergraduate program affiliated with Tribhuvan University. Offered under the Faculty of Education, the program combines communication courses, professional education subjects, major and minor specializations, and teaching practice.
The course follows an annual system and carries 2,200 full marks across 22 courses. It prepares students to teach two subject areas at the secondary level. Janata Multiple Campus offers the program in Punarbas Municipality–06, Tribhuvan Basti, Kanchanpur, providing a local route to teacher education for students from Punarbas and nearby communities.
Course Name: Bachelor of Education
Abbreviation: B.Ed.
Level: Bachelor’s degree
Duration: Four years
Academic System: Annual
Campus: Janata Multiple Campus Punarbas
Location: Punarbas Municipality–06, Tribhuvan Basti, Kanchanpur
Affiliation: Tribhuvan University
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Total Courses: 22
Total Marks: 2,200
Specialization Structure: One major and one minor subject area
Practical Component: Teaching internship or practicum
Student Support: Scholarship facilities and low-fee higher education
The four-year B.Ed. is both an academic and teacher-preparation program. It combines knowledge of education with subject-specific teaching methods and classroom practice.
Students study communication, educational foundations, psychology, curriculum, assessment, instructional methods, and specialized education subjects. They select one specialization as a major and another as a minor, allowing them to prepare for teaching in two subject areas.
The major and minor subjects must be different. Students selecting Physical Science as their major may select Biological Science as the corresponding minor under the applicable course structure.
The B.Ed. program focuses on preparing students for subject teaching at the secondary level. Its academic structure connects knowledge of a teaching subject with educational theory and classroom methods.
The program supports the development of abilities related to:
Subject-based teaching
Lesson preparation and classroom presentation
Understanding learners and learning processes
Curriculum interpretation
Student assessment and evaluation
Educational communication
Teaching methods and instructional resources
Classroom and school responsibilities
Teaching practice in an educational setting
Students who have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent examination with at least a D+ grade in every subject of Grades 11 and 12 are eligible for admission to the Tribhuvan University B.Ed. program.
Applicants who have passed the Higher Secondary Education Examination, Proficiency Certificate Level, or an equivalent qualification may also apply. The selected major subject may have additional academic requirements.
Applicants selecting Nepali Education as their major must have studied Nepali as a major subject carrying at least 200 marks at the HSE, Grade 12, or PCL level.
Applicants may qualify for English Education through one of the following academic routes:
HSE, Grade 12, or PCL with English or Linguistics as a major
At least 50 percent marks in General English
At least 50 percent marks in the entrance examination conducted by the concerned campus department
Applicants must have studied Mathematics as a major subject carrying at least 200 marks at the HSE, Grade 12, or PCL level.
Applicants must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with each subject carrying at least 100 full marks.
Applicants may have an academic background in Health and Physical Education, Science, Population, Home Science, Nursing, or another accepted subject area.
Applicants without a Health and Physical Education background must pass the physical fitness-related entrance test conducted by the concerned campus department.
Applicants may have studied Population Studies, Geography, Economics, Health and Physical Education, Community Health, Science, Mathematics, Home Science, Civics, Social Service, Nursing, or Commerce.
Applicants selecting Geography Education, Economics Education, Political Science Education, or History Education may have completed HSE, Grade 12, PCL, or an equivalent qualification from any faculty.
The four-year B.Ed. structure requires students to study one subject as their specialization major and another as their specialization minor.
Major specialization areas within the Tribhuvan University structure include:
Nepali Education
English Education
Mathematics Education
Science Education
Health and Physical Education
Population Education
History Education
Geography Education
Economics Education
Political Science Education
Minor areas may include subjects such as:
Biological Science Education
Health Education
Physical Education
Primary Education
Vocational Education
Early Childhood Development Education
Non-formal Education
Education Management
The minor subject must be different from the major subject. Minor subjects other than Biological Science are open to students from different Grade 12 or PCL study backgrounds. Biological Science as a minor is linked with Physical Science as the major.
Students must complete 22 courses carrying 2,200 full marks.
| Course Group | Number of Courses | Full Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Skills | 2 | 200 |
| Professional Core Areas | 4 | 400 |
| Specialization Major | 10 | 1,000 |
| Specialization Minor | 5 | 500 |
| Teaching Internship or Practicum | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 22 | 2,200 |
| Academic Year | Full Marks |
|---|---|
| First Year | 600 |
| Second Year | 600 |
| Third Year | 500 |
| Fourth Year | 500 |
| Total | 2,200 |
The first two years carry 600 marks each, while the third and fourth years carry 500 marks each. The teaching internship or practicum is completed during the fourth year.
The communication component consists of two compulsory courses:
General Nepali
General English
These courses support academic reading, writing, classroom communication, and the language skills required in teaching.
Professional core study covers the educational knowledge required across different teaching specializations. The subjects include areas such as:
Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education
Educational Psychology
Curriculum and Evaluation
Instructional Technology
ICT in Education
ICT in a Specialized Subject
These courses connect educational concepts with classroom planning, instructional methods, learning processes, curriculum use, and assessment.
The specialization major consists of ten courses carrying 1,000 marks. It is the student’s main teaching subject and accounts for the largest part of the degree.
Major courses are distributed across all four academic years:
First Year: 200 marks
Second Year: 300 marks
Third Year: 300 marks
Fourth Year: 200 marks
The major subject should match the student’s academic background and the applicable entry requirements.
The specialization minor consists of five courses carrying 500 marks. It prepares students in a second teaching or education-related subject area.
Minor courses are distributed as follows:
First Year: 100 marks
Second Year: 200 marks
Third Year: 100 marks
Fourth Year: 100 marks
A student cannot select the same subject as both major and minor.
The fourth year includes a teaching internship or practicum carrying 100 marks. This component allows students to connect educational theory, subject knowledge, and teaching methods with classroom practice.
The practicum forms a required part of the degree. It gives students experience in planning lessons, presenting subject content, working with learners, and participating in regular teaching responsibilities.
The B.Ed. program combines subject knowledge with professional education. Students may develop abilities in:
Lesson planning
Classroom presentation
Subject teaching methods
Curriculum interpretation
Educational assessment
Classroom communication
Understanding learner behaviour
Use of instructional technology
Preparation of teaching materials
Reflective teaching practice
Professional conduct in educational settings
The depth of these abilities depends on the student’s specialization, academic participation, practicum experience, and individual effort.
The B.Ed. program prepares graduates to teach two subjects at the secondary level. Actual teaching appointments depend on the requirements of schools, employers, recruitment procedures, and applicable education regulations.
The course may be relevant to students interested in subject teaching, classroom work, curriculum-related responsibilities, educational activities, or continued academic study in education.
Completing the degree does not by itself guarantee appointment, licensing, or employment.
Janata Multiple Campus began conducting its education program in 2063 BS. The campus is a community-owned institution affiliated with Tribhuvan University and supported by the University Grants Commission of Nepal.
Its location in Punarbas Municipality allows students from Punarbas and surrounding communities to pursue teacher education without relocating to Mahendranagar, Dhangadhi, or another urban centre.
The campus provides scholarship facilities and maintains a low-fee approach. Its broader student community includes women, married students, Dalit students, Janajati students, and learners from economically constrained households.
The Bachelor of Education program is completed over four academic years.
The program is affiliated with Tribhuvan University and operates under the Faculty of Education.
No. The four-year B.Ed. follows an annual academic and examination system.
Students must complete 22 courses carrying a total of 2,200 full marks.
Applicants must have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification. Students applying through the Grade 11 and Grade 12 system must have secured at least a D+ grade in every subject.
Yes. Students select one specialization major and one specialization minor. The two specialization subjects must be different.
Yes. The fourth year includes a teaching internship or practicum carrying 100 marks.
General eligibility allows Grade 12 or equivalent graduates to apply, but some major subjects require a particular academic background, subject combination, marks, or entrance assessment.
The program carries 2,200 marks: 600 marks in the first year, 600 in the second year, 500 in the third year, and 500 in the fourth year.
Yes. The campus provides scholarship facilities as part of its student-support arrangements.
