Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) at J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus, Lahan, is a four-year undergraduate teacher education program affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU). The program is conducted under the Faculty of Education of Tribhuvan University through the annual examination system.

The four-year B.Ed. combines subject specialization with professional education courses and teaching practice. Students select a major and a minor specialization, allowing them to study both subject content and methods of teaching.

B.Ed. Program Structure

The four-year B.Ed. is designed as both an academic and professional program for preparing teachers who can teach two subjects at the secondary level.

Students must complete 22 courses divided into five areas:

• Communication Skills;

• Professional Core Areas;

• Specialization Major;

• Specialization Minor; and

• Teaching Practice/Practicum.

Communication courses include General Nepali and General English. Professional courses cover Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education, Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Evaluation, and an elective course related to instructional technology or ICT in education.

The fourth year includes Teaching Practice together with advanced specialization courses.

Major and Minor Specializations

Students select one major specialization consisting of ten courses. Major areas listed in the curriculum include:

• Nepali Language Education;

• English Language Education;

• Mathematics Education;

• Science Education;

• Health and Physical Education;

• Population Education;

• Geography Education;

• Economics Education;

• History Education; and

• Political Science Education.

Students also complete five courses in a minor specialization. The minor must be different from the major subject.

Minor areas include Nepali Language Education, English Language Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Health Education, Physical Education, Population Education, Geography Education, Economics Education, History Education, and Political Science Education. The curriculum also identifies Primary Education, Early Childhood Development Education, Vocational Education, Non-Formal Education, and Education Management among minor areas.

Students majoring in Science Education (Physical Science) are required to select Biology as their minor subject.

Eligibility for Admission

Applicants who have passed Higher Secondary Education, Grade 12, PCL, or an equivalent qualification are eligible to seek admission to the B.Ed. program. Major specialization requirements differ by subject.

Examples include:

• Nepali Education requires Grade 12 or PCL with Nepali as a major subject carrying at least 200 marks.

• Mathematics Education requires Grade 12 or PCL with Mathematics as a major subject carrying at least 200 marks.

• Science Education requires Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, each carrying at least 100 full marks.

• English Education has specific requirements related to previous English or Linguistics study, General English marks, or the departmental entrance examination.

• Geography Education, Economics Education, Political Science Education, and History Education accept Grade 12, PCL, or equivalent qualifications from any faculty.

Eligibility requirements also vary for Health and Physical Education and Population Education according to subjects studied at the previous level.

Teaching Practice

Teaching Practice is a compulsory part of the fourth year and carries 100 marks.

This component places professional teaching preparation alongside subject specialization. Students therefore complete academic courses in their selected major and minor areas while also undertaking the practical teaching component required by the B.Ed. curriculum.

Learning Facilities at J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus

B.Ed. students at J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus have access to facilities used across the campus for academic and student activities, including:

• library and e-library;

• computer laboratory;

• internet facilities;

• seminar hall;

• laptops and projectors;

• printing and photocopy services;

• counseling services; and

• sports and first-aid facilities.

The campus library contains approximately 21,993 books together with journals, newspapers, magazines, and other periodical materials.

Further Study

B.Ed. graduates may continue to postgraduate education in Education according to the entry requirements of the chosen specialization. Tribhuvan University offers Master of Education programs in several subject areas, with admission requirements linked to subjects studied at bachelor level.

FAQ

How long is the B.Ed. program at J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus?

The B.Ed. is a four-year undergraduate program conducted through the annual examination system.

How many courses are included in the four-year B.Ed.?

Students must complete 22 courses carrying a total of 2,200 full marks.

Does the B.Ed. include major and minor subjects?

Yes. Students select one specialization as their major and another as their minor, subject to the curriculum and entry requirements.

Is teaching practice included in the B.Ed. program?

Yes. Teaching Practice is compulsory in the fourth year and carries 100 marks.

Who can apply for the B.Ed. program?

Students who have passed Grade 12, Higher Secondary Education, PCL, or an equivalent qualification can apply. Specific major subjects have additional subject-based entry requirements.