ABOUT D.El.Ed.
The Diploma in elementary education (D.El.Ed.) is a 2-year professional program of teacher education, it aims to prepare teachers for the elementary stage of education, i.e., classes I TO VIII. There are a total of 4 semesters throughout the course. The syllabus of the course consists of foundation papers, pedagogical papers, and School Experience Programme. Assignments, seminars, workshops, and field exposure are an integral part of the curriculum.
The elementary teacher education program carries different nomenclatures such as BTC, J.B.T, and D.ED. (Diploma in education). But it is now referred to as the ‘Diploma in elementary education(D.El.Ed.) across all the states in India.
IN DELHI, State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) recognized by the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) is responsible for admission, curriculum construction, course conduction, guidance, examination, and certification of Two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.).
JOB PROSPECTS
After doing D.El.Ed. one can work as a Primary Teacher in Government(as PRT) or Private schools or in various ed-tech platforms. They can also pursue higher degrees in Education i.e., B.Ed. or M.Ed.
COLLEGES /INSTITUTIONS
(Delhi)
There are 9 District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs)and 25 self-financing recognized private institutes affiliated to SCERT, Delhi.
List of District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) in GNCT of Delhi
List of self financing recognized private institutes affiliated to SCERT, Delhi
FEE STRUCTURE
The annual fee of government DIET is Rs. 8400/-, this course fee is to be paid quarterly as Rs 2100/-
The annual fee of private institutions is around Rs. 37500/-, this course fee is to be paid quarterly as Rs 9375/-
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
A candidate must fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility conditions:
- They must have passed the Senior School Certificate Examination(10+2) of CBSE or its equivalent examination from any other recognized Board/University. The minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying examination required is 50% in aggregate. For calculating the percentage of marks of the 10+2 examination, the best 5 subjects including at least one language will be considered.
- 5% relaxation of marks in the qualifying examination is allowed for candidates belonging and applying under the categories of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, OR Person with Disability (PwD) only.
- For calculating the percentage of marks in the Secondary Examination (10th) CGPA awarded by the CBSE or other equivalent boards (qualifying subjects including at least one language) for qualifying in the Secondary Examination (10th) will be considered for calculating the percentage of marks. For calculating the percentage of marks appropriate prescribed CGPA/GPA conversion formula must be applied. The candidate has to mention the conversion formula of the board mentioned in the mark sheet.
- Candidates opting for Urdu/Punjabi language as teaching subject in respective institutes i.e., DIET-Karkardooma for Punjabi (20 seats) and DIET Darya for Urdu (20 seats), must have passed in Urdu/Punjabi as one subject both in Secondary and Senior Secondary Exams (FOR GOVERNMENT DIET ONLY) and are required to include marks of Urdu/Punjabi while calculating total marks in both Secondary and Senior Secondary Exams.
- Age Limit : The maximum age can not be more than 24 years as on 30th September, 2023 and there is 5 years relaxation of age in the upper limit is allowed for candidates belonging and applying under the reserved categories – Schedule caste(SC), scheduled tribe(ST), and Persons with Disability (PwD) only, subject to submission of certificate from the competent authority.Â
RESERVATION PROVISIONS
There is a provision for the reservation of seats for the following categories :
(a) 85% Â seats are reserved for those candidates who have passed the qualifying examination (12th pass) from the school/study centre located in National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
(b) 15% Â seats are reserved for candidates who have passed the qualifying examination (12th pass) from schools/study centres outside the NCT of Delhi will be States/UT, other than National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Admission is taken in two ways: merit-based (marks obtained in the qualifying examination) and/or on marks obtained in the entrance examination conducted by the respective state board, but in Delhi colleges affiliated with SCERT, The admission will be based on the applicant’s rank in the Online Computer Based Test (CBT). Admission to the D.El.Ed. course-2023 will be done based on rank/merit in the entrance examination. Only those candidates who are eligible according to the rank/merit of the entrance exam (CBT) and fulfill eligibility criteria will be considered for admission.
Candidates are advised to continuously check the website scertdelhi.admissions.nic.in to get updated information till the completion of the admission process.Â
EXAM PATTERN AND SYLLABUS
The Computer Based Test (CBT) will include 150 questions and will be of 150 marks, No negative marking will be there.
 The medium of the test will be Hindi and English and will be of 2 hours duration.
SYLLABUS
SEAT DISTRIBUTION
Seat matrix of government DIETs
DP = 85% of seats for candidates who passed qualifying exams. (12th pass) from NCT of   Delhi.
OP = 15% seats for candidates who passed qualifying exams. (12th pass) from other than the NCT of Delhi
Category-wise distribution of seats at recognized self financing (private) D.El.Ed. institutes
M.Q= Management Quota seats to be filled by the Institute concerned as per guideline of MQ of SCERT.
DP = 85% seats for candidates who passed qualifying exams. (12th pass) from NCT of Delhi.
OP = 15% seats for candidates who passed qualifying exams. (12th pass) from other than the NCT of Delhi
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE/GUIDELINE/
PROCESS TO BE PERFORMED IN THE ADMISSION PROCESS
CONCLUSION
Concludingly, if you are a resident of Delhi and want to pursue your career as a primary teacher in government or private schools, etc in GOVERNMENT or PRIVATE Schools and platforms, Then doing D.El.Ed. from SCERT Delhi(DIET) is undeniably one of the best choices available as there are also 85% seats reserved for Delhi region candidates.
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