D.El.Ed. (Diploma in Elementary Education)
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary Examination) or its equivalent from a recognized board with the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by the affiliating authority are eligible for admission to the D.El.Ed. programme. Admission shall be subject to applicable government, university, and regulatory body norms.
The Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) is a two-year full-time professional teacher education programme designed to prepare aspiring teachers for elementary education levels. The programme focuses on child development, pedagogy, inclusive education, classroom management, teaching methodologies, and extensive school internship to develop competent, learner-centered teaching professionals.
Duration
2 Years
Examination Pattern
Annual System (1st Year & 2nd Year)
Total Programme Marks
2000 Marks
School Internship
20 Weeks (4 + 16 Weeks)
Mode
Full-Time Regular Programme
Programme Focus
Elementary Teacher Education
Programme Objectives
- Develop professional teaching competence for elementary classrooms.
- Build understanding of child growth, development, cognition, and socio-cultural learning contexts.
- Strengthen pedagogical knowledge across language, mathematics, environmental studies, science, and social science.
- Prepare teachers for inclusive, child-centered, and activity-based learning environments.
- Develop classroom management, communication, ICT, assessment, and action research skills.
- Provide practical teaching exposure through structured school internship and practicum experiences.
Programme Outcomes
- Demonstrate effective teaching skills for elementary education classrooms.
- Apply child psychology, pedagogy, and assessment strategies in teaching practice.
- Create inclusive, engaging, and learner-friendly classroom environments.
- Integrate ICT tools and innovative teaching-learning methods effectively.
- Manage classroom interactions, learning resources, and student development professionally.
- Exhibit leadership, communication, ethical values, and reflective teaching practices.
| Year | Course Category | No. of Courses | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year | Foundation Courses | 4 | 400 |
| Pedagogical Courses (Mathematics, Environmental Studies, English + One Language Option) | 4 | 400 | |
| Practicum + School Internship Programme (SIP-I) | 2 | 150 | |
| Second Year | Foundation Courses | 3 | 300 |
| Pedagogical Courses (One Language Pedagogy + Any Two Subject Pedagogies) | 3 | 300 | |
| Practicum + School Internship Programme (SIP-II) | 2 | 450 | |
| Total | 18 Courses | 2000 Marks | |
First Year includes Mathematics Education, Environmental Studies, English Language, and one language option from Hindi, Urdu, or Punjabi. Second Year includes one language pedagogy course (Hindi, Urdu, or Punjabi) and any two subject pedagogy courses from English, Mathematics, Social Science, and Science Education, along with practicum and internship components.
| Academic Regulation | Policy Details |
|---|---|
| Programme Duration | Two-year full-time regular Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) programme. |
| Attendance Requirement | Students must maintain minimum attendance as prescribed by the affiliating authority/regulatory body to be eligible for examinations and practicum. |
| Examination System | Annual examination pattern consisting of First Year and Second Year assessments, including theory, practicum, and internship evaluation. |
| Internal Assessment | Continuous internal assessment through assignments, practical activities, presentations, teaching practice, projects, and classroom participation. |
| School Internship | Mandatory school internship programme of 20 weeks (4 weeks in first year and 16 weeks in second year) as part of professional teacher training. |
| Practicum Requirement | Completion of practicum activities including physical education, emotional health, work education, art education, lesson planning, and teaching practice is compulsory. |
| Promotion Criteria | Promotion to the next academic year shall be subject to successful completion of academic requirements as per institutional and affiliating authority norms. |
| Assessment Components | Evaluation includes external examinations, internal assessment, practicum performance, and internship assessment. |
| Code of Conduct | Students are expected to maintain professional conduct, discipline, ethical behaviour, and compliance with institutional academic policies. |
| Medium of Instruction | As prescribed by the affiliating authority and institutional academic framework. |
Each student chooses one club from each category, ensuring holistic development across academic,cultural, physical, mental, and social domains:
Domain-Specific Clubs: Pedagogy, early childhood education, inclusive education, language & literacy, and educational psychology.
Cultural Clubs: Dance, drama, art & craft, literary activities, and festive celebrations.
Sports & Fitness Clubs: Indoor games, outdoor sports, yoga, wellness, and physical fitness activities.
Mental Well-being & Personality Development: Meditation, confidence building, self-development, and digital wellness initiatives.
Community & Social Service Clubs: NSS, Swachhta initiatives, health awareness, village outreach, gender equality, and environmental activities.
- Mentorship & Academic Counseling – Continuous academic guidance and personal support for student development.
- Remedial Support – Additional academic assistance for strengthening core learning areas.
- Bridge & Supplementary Learning – Academic support for learners from diverse educational backgrounds.
- Career Guidance & Progression Support – Assistance for higher education, professional pathways, and career planning.
- Grievance Redressal Mechanism – A transparent and responsive system for addressing student concerns.
| Resource | Link / PDF |
|---|---|
| D.El.Ed Scheme of Studies | Download PDF |
| D.El.Ed Programme Index | Download PDF |
| D.El.Ed First Year Syllabus | Download PDF |
| D.El.Ed Second Year Syllabus | Download PDF |
| Programme Fee Structure | Coming Soon |
| Internal Question Papers | View PDF |
