Diploma in Elementary Education [D.El.Ed.]

Shri Girraj Maharaj College, Mathura, offers a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) affiliated to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU), Agra, and approved by NCTE. The total programme fee is INR 1,84,000 for the full course. Admission is merit-based through the UP D.El.Ed. portal (updeled.gov.in) with no separate entrance exam. The programme qualifies graduates to teach at the primary level in government and private schools in Uttar Pradesh.

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

Shri Girraj Maharaj College D.El.Ed Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (2-Year Programme)	INR 1,84,000
Total Fees (2 Years)	INR 1,84,000

• Fee structure is subject to revision by DBRAU and the college for each academic session.
• SC/ST/OBC students should apply for UP Post Matric Scholarship to offset a portion of the annual fee.

Shri Girraj Maharaj College D.El.Ed Admission 2026

Event	Date
UP D.El.Ed. Registration Opens	November 2026 (Tentative)
UP D.El.Ed. Registration Closes	December 2026 (Tentative)
Counselling and Seat Allotment	January 2027 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	January 2027 (Tentative)

• Admission is merit-based on graduation marks with no separate entrance examination for UP D.El.Ed.
• All registration and counselling activities are conducted on the official UP D.El.Ed. portal at updeled.gov.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed graduation (Bachelor’s degree) from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission.
• NCTE norms for D.El.Ed. eligibility as notified by the Uttar Pradesh government apply for the current cycle.

Admission Process

• Register on the official UP D.El.Ed. portal at updeled.gov.in during the registration window.
• Pay the application fee and upload required documents including graduation marksheet.
• State merit list is prepared based on graduation marks and reservation category.
• Participate in online counselling, fill college preferences including Shri Girraj Maharaj College, Mathura.
• Report to the allotted college with original documents and pay the programme fee to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• Graduates from the Mathura-Agra region wanting to become primary school teachers in UP.
• Candidates who want an NCTE-approved D.El.Ed. at an affordable total fee in Uttar Pradesh.
• Students aiming for UPTET Paper 1 and government primary school teaching jobs in UP.
• Candidates who prefer a merit-based admission without a competitive entrance exam.

✗ Skip if

• Candidates who want a B.Ed. degree instead of a 2-year diploma qualification.
• Students targeting secondary or senior secondary school teaching requiring B.Ed. or M.Ed.
• Candidates looking for a teacher training programme with in-house school internship facilities.
• Students who want a teacher training diploma from a NAAC-accredited institution.

Shri Girraj Maharaj College D.El.Ed Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	As per state government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh with family income below the prescribed limit
UP Post Matric Scholarship (OBC)	As per state government norms	OBC students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh with family income below INR 2 Lakh per year
Central Sector Scholarship	INR 12,000 per year	Students in top 20 percentile of state board with family income below INR 4.5 Lakh per year

• UP Post Matric Scholarship must be filed on the UP Scholarship Portal before the annual closing date.
• Scholarship renewals require fresh caste and income certificates from competent government authorities.

Shri Girraj Maharaj College D.El.Ed FAQs

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for D.El.Ed. admission at Shri Girraj Maharaj College?

Ans. No. Admission to D.El.Ed. at Shri Girraj Maharaj College is merit-based on graduation marks through the UP D.El.Ed. portal at updeled.gov.in. There is no separate competitive entrance exam for UP D.El.Ed. The state merit list is prepared based on graduation percentage and reservation category, followed by online counselling for college seat allotment.

Ques. What is the total fee for D.El.Ed. at Shri Girraj Maharaj College Mathura?

Ans. The total programme fee for the 2-year D.El.Ed. at Shri Girraj Maharaj College is INR 1,84,000 for the full course duration. SC/ST/OBC students can apply for the UP Post Matric Scholarship through the UP Scholarship Portal to reduce the net fee. Fee details for each semester are available at the college admissions office.

Ques. What is the eligibility for D.El.Ed. at Shri Girraj Maharaj College Mathura?

Ans. Candidates must have passed graduation from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks. SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible with 45% marks as per UP government norms. Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the time of admission. NCTE-mandated eligibility norms for D.El.Ed. as notified by the UP government apply for each cycle.

Ques. Can D.El.Ed. graduates appear for UPTET after completing the programme?

Ans. Yes. Graduates of an NCTE-approved D.El.Ed. programme are eligible to appear for UPTET Paper 1, which qualifies candidates for primary level teaching (Classes 1 to 5) in Uttar Pradesh government schools. After clearing UPTET, candidates can apply for primary teacher recruitment when the UP government announces vacancies through the UP Basic Education Board.

Ques. How is the D.El.Ed. seat allotment done through UP D.El.Ed. counselling?

Ans. After registration and merit list preparation on the UP D.El.Ed. portal, eligible candidates participate in online counselling where they fill college preferences in order of priority. Seats are allotted based on merit rank, reservation category, and college preference. Candidates allotted to Shri Girraj Maharaj College must report in person with original documents to confirm admission.

Ques. Is D.El.Ed. at Shri Girraj Maharaj College approved by NCTE?

Ans. Yes. The D.El.Ed. programme at Shri Girraj Maharaj College, Mathura, is approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and affiliated to DBRAU, Agra. NCTE recognition is mandatory for the D.El.Ed. qualification to be valid for UPTET, CTET, and primary school teaching recruitment in government schools across India.