Welcome to NCR College – Special B.Ed.

Special B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education – Special Education) is a professional teacher education programme for students who want to build a career in special education, inclusive education and teaching children with disabilities.

The programme follows the framework of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). The current RCI framework provides a 2-year B.Ed. Special Education programme with disability-specific specialisations such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Specific/Learning Disability and Visual Impairment.

Course Name

Bachelor of Education – Special Education (B.Ed. Spl.Ed.)

Course Duration

• 2 Years
• Usually divided into 4 semesters.
• The exact duration and academic structure may vary for approved ODL programmes. RCI lists certain ODL B.Ed. Special Education programmes as 2.5 years. 

Eligibility

Generally, candidates should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• Usually minimum 50% marks in the qualifying degree.
• For candidates with an Engineering/Technology degree with Science and Mathematics specialisation, 55% marks may be required.
• Reservation and relaxation are applicable according to government/university rules. 

Note: Exact eligibility can vary according to the university and specialisation.

Approximate Fee

Fees vary considerably between universities and institutions.

As examples:

• Tamil Nadu Open University: ₹35,550 total programme fee in its published B.Ed. Special Education fee structure. 
• Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida: ₹54,000 per semester for the non-sponsored category for its 2026 B.Ed. Special Education programmes, i.e. approximately ₹1.08 lakh per year. 
• Therefore, students should check the latest university fee structure before admission.

Admission Process

The admission process depends on the university.

Generally:

1. Check eligibility.
2. Select the required Special Education specialisation.
3. Fill out the university application form.
4. Appear for an entrance examination/interview if required.
5. Submit academic and other required documents.
6. Pay the admission/course fee.
7. Complete university registration.

For example, UPRTOU conducts admission to B.Ed. and B.Ed. Special Education through an entrance examination, while Amity University lists a personal interview for its B.Ed. Special Education programmes.

Mode of Study

Depending on the university, B.Ed. Special Education may be available through:

• Regular / campus-based study
• Open and Distance Learning (ODL) through approved institutions

Students should verify that the particular programme, specialisation and institution have the required RCI approval/recognition for the relevant academic session. RCI maintains separate lists for regular and distance-mode programmes.

Main Subjects / Syllabus

The RCI 2024 curriculum includes areas such as:

Core Subjects

• Human Growth and Development
• Contemporary India and Education
• Learning, Teaching and Assessment
• Pedagogy of Teaching
• Teaching with Special Reference to Disability

Special Education Subjects

• Introduction to Disabilities
• Education of Students with Disabilities
• Disability-Specific Education
• Identification of Disability and Assessment of Needs
• Intervention and Teaching Strategies
• Technology and Disability
• Inclusive Education

Practical Training

• Classroom Observation
• Special School Visits
• Inclusive School Visits
• Assistive Technology
• Functional Academic Skills
• Field Engagement
• Internship
• Practical Training in Special Education

The RCI curriculum places significant emphasis on practical work and disability-specific training.

Career Scope

After completing B.Ed. Special Education, graduates can work in:

• Special schools
• Inclusive schools
• Mainstream schools with inclusive education programmes
• Rehabilitation organisations
• NGOs working in disability and education
• Child development and support centres
• Educational support services
• Government education programmes

The Ministry of Education has also noted that Special Educators may be deployed at the block or cluster level to support children with special educational needs.

Job Opportunities

Graduates may apply for positions such as:

• Special Educator
• Special Education Teacher
• Inclusive Education Teacher
• Resource Teacher
• Itinerant Teacher
• Learning Support Teacher
• Rehabilitation/Education Support Professional
• Special School Teacher

Specific government or school recruitment rules can require an RCI-recognised qualification and valid RCI registration. For example, published recruitment rules for Special Educators require B.Ed. Special Education recognised by RCI along with RCI registration.

Expected Salary Range

Salary depends on qualification, experience, location and employer.

As a broad market indication, Special Educator salaries in India can range from around ₹1.6 lakh to ₹7 lakh+ per year, while government and experienced positions may follow their applicable pay scales.

For example, AEES recruitment rules for Special Educators show a Level 7 pay matrix of ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 at the entry scale, subject to the applicable recruitment rules.

Higher Study Options

After B.Ed. Special Education, students can consider:

• M.Ed. Special Education
• M.Ed.
• Special Education-related postgraduate programmes
• Disability Studies
• Educational Psychology-related programmes
• Ph.D. in Education/Special Education or related areas, subject to eligibility

Universities / Institutions Offering Special B.Ed.

Examples include:

1. Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida

• B.Ed. Special Education – Autism Spectrum Disorder
• B.Ed. Special Education – Learning Disability
• B.Ed. Special Education – Intellectual Disability
• Duration: 2 Years
• Eligibility: Generally Bachelor’s degree with 50%
• 2026 non-sponsored fee: approximately ₹54,000 per semester
• Selection: Personal Interview for the listed programmes. 

2. Tamil Nadu Open University

• B.Ed. Special Education
• Published programme fee: ₹35,550
• Specialisations include areas such as Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment and Intellectual Disability.
• Fee should be rechecked for the current admission session. 

3. Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU)

• B.Ed. Special Education
• ODL programme
• Specialisations include areas such as Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
• Admission is conducted through an entrance examination.
• UPRTOU currently lists 2026–27 B.Ed./B.Ed.SE admission and counselling information on its website.