Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) at St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University), Mangalore, is a 2-year full-time professional teacher education programme offered under the School of Education (formerly St Aloysius Institute of Education, established in 2006). The programme is approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and prepares graduates for teaching at the upper primary, secondary (Classes VII-X), and higher secondary (Classes XI-XII) levels. Annual tuition fees are Rs. 88,000 for Karnataka students, making the total course fee Rs. 1,76,000 over two years. The programme has an intake of 50 seats and is conducted entirely in English, though students may write examinations in Kannada for most papers. Admission is merit-based, with the university also conducting its own entrance test (SAU-ET) for management seats. The B.Ed at St Aloysius is popular for its Jesuit tradition of value-based education, strong practicum training, and focus on inclusive and reflective teaching practices.

Admissions for the academic year 2026-27 are currently open. Applications can be submitted online at soeadmissions.staloysius.edu.in. For government/state quota seats, admission is through the Karnataka B.Ed centralised counselling process conducted by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Karnataka, which is expected to begin in October 2026 (based on the 2025-26 cycle pattern). Classes are expected to commence in June/July 2026.

Key Points

• The programme is NCTE-approved and prepares teachers for upper primary, secondary, and higher secondary levels.
• Medium of instruction is English; however, students may write examinations in Kannada for all papers except language pedagogy papers.
• The curriculum includes foundational courses in Inclusive Education, Human Rights, Environmental Studies, Gender Equity, and Value Education.
• The School of Education became part of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) in January 2024, following the university's UGC-granted deemed university status.
• The programme emphasises experiential learning, school internship/practicum, and community engagement as core components.
• Guided by the Jesuit ideal of forming educators who are academically proficient, emotionally balanced, and socially committed.

St Aloysius B.Ed Fees

Tuition Fees (2026-27)

Hostel Fees (Optional - Not Mandatory for the Course)

• Hostel accommodation is optional and not mandatory for the B.Ed programme.
• Hostel fees cover room rent, food (veg and non-veg mess), water, electricity, and maintenance.
• 50% of hostel seats are reserved for students from socially and economically weaker sections.
• The application fee is non-refundable once the application number is generated.

Refund Policy:

• Students withdrawing on or before 30 June 2026 (last date of admission): Full refund minus Rs. 1,000 processing fee.
• Withdrawal between 1 July - 15 July 2026: 80% refund.
• Withdrawal between 16 July - 30 July 2026: 50% refund.
• Withdrawal after 31 July 2026: No refund.

Education Loan: Students can avail education loans under the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme. Loans up to Rs. 10 lakhs are available for domestic institutions. Students with family income up to Rs. 8 lakhs per year are eligible for 3% interest subvention on loans up to Rs. 10 lakhs. The university also provides recommendation letters for bank loans upon request.

St Aloysius B.Ed Admission 2026

College-Specific Admission Dates (2026-27)

Note: For the 2025-26 cycle, Karnataka B.Ed centralised counselling applications opened on 3 October 2025, and the process concluded by February 2026 after 5 rounds of seat allotment. The 2026-27 cycle is expected to follow a similar timeline starting October 2026.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in aggregate in a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Science, Social Science, or Humanities from a recognised university.
• Candidates with a Bachelor's in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics must have at least 55% marks.
• SC/ST/Category-1/Physically Disabled candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks requirement.

Entrance Exam

The B.Ed programme at St Aloysius does not require any national-level entrance exam. Admission for management seats is through the university's own SAU-ET and merit in the qualifying degree. For state quota seats, admission is through the Karnataka B.Ed centralised counselling process conducted by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Karnataka (portal: sts.karnataka.gov.in), which is purely merit-based with no separate entrance exam.

Admission Process (Management Seats - St Aloysius):

• Apply online at soeadmissions.staloysius.edu.in by uploading all required documents including all semester degree mark sheets, transfer certificate, conduct certificate, convocation/provisional certificate (if from outside Mangalore University), migration certificate (if from outside Mangalore University), and passport-size photographs.
• Appear for the SAU-ET (online entrance test) as per the schedule communicated by the university.
• Attend the personal interview/interaction with the admission committee.
• Pay the programme fee on the day of the interview to confirm the seat.
• Submit original documents at the time of final admission.

Admission Process (State Quota Seats - Karnataka B.Ed Centralised Counselling):

• Apply online at sts.karnataka.gov.in during the application window (expected October-November 2026).
• Choose a nodal centre for document verification.
• Submit preference list of colleges after the merit list is published.
• Pay the application fee (Rs. 300 for General; Rs. 100 for SC/ST; exempted for PwD candidates).
• Collect admission slip from the District Nodal Centre after seat allotment and report to the allotted college within the deadline.

St Aloysius B.Ed Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• All government scholarships must be applied for online through the SSP portal (ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in) or the NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in).
• Management scholarships and fee concessions are granted based on academic merit, financial status, and regular attendance.
• Scholarship benefits can be withdrawn if attendance, conduct, or academic progress is unsatisfactory.
• Students are advised to check the Scholarship Notice Board at the university for updated deadlines.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore ranks 47 out of 201 colleges in India and 2nd in state Karnataka for its B.Ed program.

Read more on St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore Rankings here

St Aloysius B.Ed FAQs

Ques. Is the B.Ed at St Aloysius University approved by NCTE, and what levels can I teach after completing it?

Ans. Yes, the B.Ed programme at St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) is approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). After completing the programme, graduates are qualified to teach at the upper primary level (Classes VI-VIII), secondary level (Classes IX-X), and higher secondary level (Classes XI-XII) in schools across India. The programme also prepares students for roles in curriculum development, educational administration, school supervision, and educational research. To teach in government schools, graduates must additionally clear the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) or the Karnataka TET (KARTET), as applicable.

Ques. What is the difference between the management seat and the state quota seat for B.Ed at St Aloysius?

Ans. St Aloysius offers B.Ed seats through two routes. Management seats are filled directly by the university through its own admission process (online application at soeadmissions.staloysius.edu.in, SAU-ET entrance test, and interview). State quota seats are filled through the Karnataka B.Ed centralised counselling process conducted by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Karnataka, via the portal sts.karnataka.gov.in. The fee structure is the same for both categories. State quota admissions are purely merit-based (based on qualifying degree marks), while management seat admissions also consider SAU-ET performance and interview.

Ques. What teaching subjects/specialisations are available in the B.Ed programme at St Aloysius?

Ans. The B.Ed programme at St Aloysius covers pedagogy for a range of school subjects. Students typically choose two teaching subjects (pedagogy papers) from options such as English, Kannada, Hindi, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biological Science, Social Science, and Commerce. The choice of teaching subjects should ideally align with the subjects studied at the undergraduate level. The medium of instruction for the programme is English, though students may write examinations in Kannada for all papers except the language pedagogy papers.

Ques. Is the B.Ed at St Aloysius a full-time programme, and can it be done while working?

Ans. The B.Ed at St Aloysius is a full-time, on-campus programme spanning 2 years (4 semesters). It involves regular classroom instruction, school internship/practicum (where student-teachers are placed in schools for hands-on teaching experience), seminars, workshops, and community engagement activities. Given the intensive nature of the programme and the mandatory school internship component, it is not possible to pursue this programme while working full-time. Students are expected to be present on campus regularly throughout the academic year.

Ques. What is the Karnataka B.Ed centralised counselling process, and how does it work for state quota seats at St Aloysius?

Ans. The Karnataka B.Ed centralised counselling is conducted by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Karnataka, through the portal sts.karnataka.gov.in. Based on the 2025-26 cycle, applications typically open in October, and the process involves online registration, document verification at a district nodal centre, submission of college preference list, and multiple rounds of seat allotment (up to 5-6 rounds). Candidates who receive a seat allotment must pay the fee and collect an admission slip from the District Nodal Centre, then report to the allotted college within the deadline. St Aloysius is one of the participating institutions in this centralised process for state quota seats.

Ques. What career options are available after completing B.Ed from St Aloysius, and is CTET/KARTET mandatory?

Ans. After completing B.Ed from St Aloysius, graduates can pursue careers as school teachers (government or private), school administrators, curriculum developers, educational researchers, and educational planners. To teach in government schools, clearing the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) or KARTET (Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test) is mandatory as per NCTE norms. CTET is conducted by CBSE twice a year, while KARTET is conducted by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board. Private schools may or may not require TET qualification, but it significantly improves employability. Graduates can also pursue M.Ed or M.A. in Education for higher academic and research roles.