Bachelor of Elementary Education [B.El.Ed]

Lucknow University B.El.Ed is a four-year full-time integrated teacher education programme offered through affiliated colleges in Lucknow. Admission is through the university’s Centralized Entrance Test (CET). The total programme fee is INR 1,61,000 across four years, with a maximum intake of 50 students per unit. The programme prepares graduates to teach Classes I to VIII in government and private elementary schools across Uttar Pradesh.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling Round 1 allotment released on 21 July 2026.

Key Points

• Mandatory 20-week school internship across Year 3 and Year 4
• CET covers Language Ability, General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, and Mental Ability
• NCTE-approved degree qualifying graduates for UP primary teacher recruitment
• Minimum 80% attendance for coursework and 90% for school internship required

Lucknow University B.El.Ed Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Tuition Fee (per year)	INR 40,000
One-time Enrollment Fee (Year 1 only)	INR 1,000
Total Fees (4-year programme)	INR 1,61,000

• First-year total payment is INR 41,000, including the one-time enrollment fee.
• All fees deposited at registration are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Lucknow University B.El.Ed Admission 2026

Event	Date
LU Entrance Exam (CET)	6 July to 12 July 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Released	21 July 2026
Counselling Registration Closing	Last week of July 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

• Candidates must report to the allotted college with original documents within the stipulated period.
• No change of college is permitted after the counselling seat allotment is finalised.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 Senior Secondary from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.
• Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in the current year may apply but must fulfil all eligibility conditions by the day of admission.
• Candidates expelled from any university or found guilty under the Indian Penal Code are not eligible to apply.

Admission Process

• Register on the LU Samarth portal (lkounivadm.samarth.edu.in) and generate a LURN number.
• Fill the online application and pay the application fee, which is INR 1,600 for General and OBC candidates and INR 800 for SC and ST candidates.
• Appear for the Centralized Entrance Test (CET) covering Language Ability, General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, and Mental Ability (100 objective questions in 90 minutes).
• Merit list is published on the university website based on CET scores, with class 10+2 marks used as tiebreaker.
• Participate in online counselling and choose a preferred affiliated college as per merit rank and seat availability.
• Report to the allotted college for document verification and fee payment to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• Building a career in elementary school teaching in Uttar Pradesh
• Aiming for government primary teacher posts in UP government schools
• Seeking an integrated 4-year NCTE-recognised teaching qualification
• Looking for an affordable professional teaching programme in Lucknow

✗ Skip if

• Planning to teach at secondary or senior secondary level
• Preferring a shorter 2-year B.Ed programme over four years
• Seeking strong private-sector placement outcomes after graduation
• Requiring a degree directly from a central or autonomous university

Lucknow University B.El.Ed Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC)	As per UP government norms	UP domicile. Income criteria apply. Apply via UP Scholarship portal
NSP Central Sector Scholarship	INR 10,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in Class 12. Family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs per annum
UP Chief Minister Scholarship	As per state norms	Merit-based. UP domicile required

• Apply for UP scholarships via the UP Scholarship portal before the notified deadline.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates from states other than UP are treated as general category.

According to an external review site Ranking 2026, University of Lucknow ranks 12 out of 200 colleges in India and 3rd in state Uttar Pradesh for its B.El.Ed program.

Read more on University of Lucknow Rankings here

Lucknow University B.El.Ed FAQs

Ques. Is B.El.Ed from Lucknow University recognised for government teaching jobs in UP?

Ans. Yes, B.El.Ed is an NCTE-approved programme and meets the minimum qualification for primary teacher recruitment in Uttar Pradesh. Graduates are eligible to appear for the UP Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) at the primary level and can apply for government elementary school teacher posts under the UP Board of Basic Education. The four-year integrated degree is also accepted for teacher educator roles in State and Central Institutes of Education.

Ques. What is the difference between B.Ed and B.El.Ed at Lucknow University?

Ans. B.Ed is a 2-year postgraduate professional degree for teaching at the secondary and senior secondary level (Classes VI to XII), while B.El.Ed is a 4-year undergraduate integrated programme for elementary teaching (Classes I to VIII). B.El.Ed combines the content of a general undergraduate degree with professional teacher education training and is designed for those who want to specialise in primary and upper primary school teaching from the start of their studies.

Ques. What subjects are covered in the LU B.El.Ed entrance exam?

Ans. The Centralized Entrance Test (CET) for B.El.Ed at Lucknow University has 100 objective-type questions to be answered in 90 minutes. The test covers four areas: Language Ability in Hindi and English, General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, and Mental Ability. In case of a tie in marks, preference is given to candidates with higher marks in the Class 10+2 examination, followed by marks at the Class 10 level.

Ques. Can students from science or commerce streams apply for B.El.Ed?

Ans. Yes, B.El.Ed is open to candidates from all streams who have passed 10+2 Senior Secondary from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. There is no stream restriction for this programme. Candidates appearing in their qualifying examination in the current year may also apply, provided they fulfil all eligibility conditions on the day of admission to the course.

Ques. What is the total fee for the 4-year B.El.Ed programme at LU-affiliated colleges?

Ans. The annual college fee is INR 40,000 per year for all four years. The first-year payment is INR 41,000, which includes a one-time enrollment fee of INR 1,000. The total cost of the four-year programme is INR 1,61,000. All fees paid at registration are non-refundable. Candidates from reserved categories who submit valid income certificates may be eligible for zero-fee admission under UP government norms.

Ques. What career options are available after completing B.El.Ed from Lucknow University?

Ans. Graduates can apply for government primary and upper primary teacher posts (Classes I to VIII) in Uttar Pradesh after qualifying UPTET. Other paths include working as curriculum developers, educational resource persons, or teacher educators in State and Central Institutes. The B.El.Ed degree also makes graduates eligible for M.Ed and other postgraduate education programmes at leading universities, opening pathways into educational research and academic administration.