Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]

Scottish Church College, Kolkata offers a 2-year B.Ed programme recognised by NCTE and affiliated to the University of Calcutta, with an annual intake of 50 students. The programme is open exclusively to women candidates. The total fee for Non-Deputed freshers is INR 1,06,642 and for Deputed in-service teachers is INR 1,18,766. The college is ranked 101 to 150 in the NIRF 2025 College Rankings.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

• Open exclusively to women candidates including both freshers and in-service teachers
• Six method subjects available: English, Bengali, History, Geography, Philosophy, Life Science
• 80% of seats are reserved for University of Calcutta graduates

Scottish Church College B.Ed Fees 2026

Component	Non-Deputed (INR)	Deputed (INR)
Year 1 Fees	INR 56,426	INR 62,488
Year 2 Fees	INR 50,216	INR 56,278
Total Fees (2 years)	INR 1,06,642	INR 1,18,766

• Year 1 fees include refundable deposits of INR 5,000 (Library Caution INR 2,000 and Security Deposit INR 3,000).
• Deputed in-service teachers continue to draw their government salary during the programme period.

Scottish Church College B.Ed Admission 2026

Event	Date
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

• The 2026-27 B.Ed admission notification had not been published on the college website as of July 2026.
• B.Ed admission follows separate West Bengal Education Department and NCTE guidelines.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Women candidates only, including both freshers and in-service teachers
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from any UGC-recognised university in India
• Must have studied the chosen method subject for a minimum of 300 marks at the degree level
• Maximum age of 40 years for General category and 45 years for SC and ST as of June 30
• Method subjects available: English, Bengali, History, Geography, Philosophy, Life Science

Admission Process

• Monitor the official college website at scottishchurch.ac.in for the 2026-27 B.Ed admission notification
• Register and apply through the designated portal when the notification is published
• Submit degree certificate, transcripts showing method subject marks, and other required documents
• In-service Deputed teachers must obtain a no-objection certificate from the employing authority
• Await merit list publication and participate in counselling as per WB Education Department norms

✓ Opt for this if

• Women graduate seeking a Calcutta University B.Ed from a NIRF-ranked college
• Graduation or postgraduation in one of the 6 available method subjects
• Planning to teach in Kolkata or West Bengal schools and need a recognized B.Ed
• In-service teacher seeking formal B.Ed qualification for promotion or regularisation

✗ Skip if

• Male candidate as the programme is open to women only
• Graduation in a subject outside the 6 available method subjects at this college
• Prefer distance or online B.Ed mode rather than full-time on-campus programme

Scottish Church College B.Ed Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (WB Govt)	Up to INR 60,000 per annum	WB domicile students meeting merit and income criteria
SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship (WB Govt)	As per state government norms	SC and ST students meeting state income criteria
Free Studentship Scheme (Scottish Church College)	Partial to full fee waiver	Meritorious students with demonstrated financial need
AIACHE Leadership Scholarship	INR 1,500 per annum	Christian students demonstrating leadership qualities

• Apply for the Swami Vivekananda scholarship at svmcm.wbhed.gov.in before the annual deadline.
• In-service Deputed teachers may be eligible for employer-sponsored financial support during the programme.

Scottish Church College B.Ed FAQs

Ques. Can male candidates apply for B.Ed at Scottish Church College?

Ans. No. B.Ed at Scottish Church College is open exclusively to women candidates. Both freshers who have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and in-service teachers who are currently employed can apply. There is no provision for male candidates. Applicants should verify the official admission notification on the college website at scottishchurch.ac.in for the current year’s eligibility requirements before applying.

Ques. What method subjects are available for B.Ed at Scottish Church College?

Ans. Scottish Church College offers B.Ed in six method subjects: English, Bengali, History, Geography, Philosophy, and Life Science. Candidates must have studied their chosen method subject for a minimum of 300 marks at the graduation or post-graduation level. The choice of method subject determines the teaching specialisation and is selected at the time of application. Candidates whose graduation subjects do not match any of the six options are not eligible to apply.

Ques. What is the difference between Non-Deputed and Deputed B.Ed at Scottish Church College?

Ans. Non-Deputed candidates are freshers or those not currently employed as government teachers. Their total fee is INR 1,06,642 over two years. Deputed candidates are in-service government teachers officially nominated by their employer for B.Ed training. Their total fee is INR 1,18,766 over two years. Deputed teachers continue to receive their government salary during the programme and must submit a no-objection certificate from their employing authority.

Ques. What is the seat reservation policy for B.Ed at Scottish Church College?

Ans. Of the 50 B.Ed seats at Scottish Church College, 80% are reserved for University of Calcutta graduates and 20% for graduates of other universities. Additionally, 30% of seats are reserved for Christian minority candidates as per the college’s minority institution policy. West Bengal SC and ST reservation norms under the WB Act 2013 also apply, along with a 3% PWD reservation as per state guidelines.

Ques. What career options are available after completing B.Ed from Scottish Church College?

Ans. A B.Ed from Scottish Church College, affiliated to the University of Calcutta and NCTE-recognised, qualifies graduates to apply for teaching positions in primary and secondary schools in West Bengal and across India. Graduates can appear for state TET exams and CTET for government school appointments. The Calcutta University affiliation and NIRF-ranked college status add credibility to the degree in competitive teacher recruitment processes.

Ques. Is the B.Ed from Scottish Church College recognized for government teaching jobs?

Ans. Yes. The B.Ed programme at Scottish Church College is NCTE-recognised and affiliated to the University of Calcutta, making it fully valid for government teacher recruitment in West Bengal and nationally. Graduates are eligible to appear for the West Bengal TET and the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. The degree satisfies the minimum qualification requirement for appointment as a regular teacher in government-aided and unaided schools.