REGULATION
TWO-YEAR B.Ed. DEGREE PROGRAMME
(SEMESTER PATTERN UNDER CBCS)
FULL-TIME AND REGULAR PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION
((With effect from the Academic Year 2021 – 2022)
1. Eligibility for Admission to B.Ed. Programme
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to B.Ed. programme (in Government /Government Aided/Self-Financing Colleges of Education) leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) provided fulfilling the prescribed education qualification and other requirements as specified in the B.Ed. Admission Guidelines of the Government of Tamil Nadu in force from time to time.
2. Duration of the Programme
The B.Ed. programme shall be for duration of two academic years consisting of four semesters. Each semester is spread over for a period of 100 working days (36 hours in a week spreading over for 5 or 6 working days in a week, excluding the period of examination and admission.
3. Curriculum of Programme
The curriculum of the B.Ed. programme consists of fourteen Compulsory Theory Courses, one Elective Course out of six elective courses and Engagement with the Field (School Internship, Courses on EPC, and an Online Course).
4. Medium of Instruction
The candidates admitted into the B.Ed. degree programme in the Colleges of Education affiliated to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University should select the medium of instruction either as English or Tamil (as per the availability of medium of instruction in the Colleges of Education). After the last date of admission, Principals of the Colleges of Education should submit the name list to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University along with the medium of instruction chosen by each candidate. In case, if the admitted candidates prefer to change their medium of instruction at later stage of the programme, it should be permitted only after obtaining necessary written permission from the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, prior to the publication of Nominal Roll. Medium of instruction chosen by the candidate to pursue the B.Ed. degree programme will be indicated in the B.Ed. degree programme Transfer Certificate alone. Classroom instruction shall be carried out separately for different medium of instruction in Colleges of Education.
5. Attendance
1. Each candidate, whose admission is approved by Tamil Nadu Teachers
Education University, should gain 85% of attendance in each semester, failing
which he/she will not be permitted to appear for examination. However, as per
the decision of the Syndicate of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University in
its meeting held on 20.08.2020 candidates who are able to gain attendance only
up to 75% on medical ground, shall be permitted to appear for the examination
after getting condonation of attendance, adhering to the norms of Tamil Nadu
Teachers Education University.
2. Student who is continuously absent for ten days or more at any point of time, a
showcase notice shall be served stating that he/she has to forfeit his/her seat, if
he/she fails to report to the college immediately.
3. The student, whose attendance is below 70% and more than 40% may be given
readmission within a period of two consecutive years with full fee and in such a
case the student has to fulfill all the rules and regulations which are followed by
a fresh student.
4. The student, who does not have adequate attendance, shall not be considered for
award of any scholarship or any kind of financial aid by the
University/Government/ Quasi Government Agencies/NGOs.
6. Examinations
Each candidate, whose admission is approved by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, only permitted for written and practical examinations. Candidates who have failed to satisfy the minimum attendance norms of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University in each semester will not be permitted to appear for the written examination and or practical examinations. The term-end external examination for all semesters shall be conducted by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University at the end of each semester. The written examination for each theory course shall be conducted for 70 marks.
Internal Assessment:
The award of continuous comprehensive evaluation (i.e. internal assessment) marks in each semester for theory courses shall be distributed as follows:
| S.No | Components | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Class Tests (minimum of two) | 10 |
| 2 | Assignment (minimum of two) | 10 |
| 3 | Seminar (minimum of one) | 5 |
| 4 | Attendance** | 5 |
| TOTAL | 100 | |
** The marks for attendance shall be awarded as given below:
| S.No | Percentage of Attendance Gained
by the Students (In each Theory Course) |
Marks to be awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97-100 | 5 |
| 2 | 93-96 | 4 |
| 3 | 89-92 | 3 |
| 4 | 85-88 | 2 |
| 5 | 82-84 | 1 |
| 6 | 80 and below | 0 |
Appearance for the Examinations
Each candidate whose admission is approved by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University shall apply for the written/practical examinations. Candidates, who have failed to satisfy the minimum attendance norms of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, will not be permitted to appear for the written/practical examinations. However, the basis of permitting a student to appear for the examination shall be in accordance with the Regulations of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University in force from time to time.
Passing Minimum for Written Examination
Each candidate who appears for the written examination shall be declared to have passed the written examination only if he/she secures not less than 50% of marks in aggregate in each theory course with a minimum of 45% of marks in the term-end/external examination in each theory course. All other candidates shall be treated as unsuccessful candidate in the written examination. A candidate who fails in one or more theory courses in the written examination shall be permitted to appear again only for those courses in which he/she failed.
Provisions for Improvement in Theory Courses
(i) A candidate who passed in all the courses of a semester shall be permitted to
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improve the results by reappearing for the whole examination (All Theory
Courses) in the next semester only.
(ii) A candidate shall be permitted to apply for improvement of examinations 30
days in advance of the pertinent semester examination whenever held.
(iii) If a candidate passes all the courses in reappearance, higher of the two aggregate
marks secured by the candidate shall be awarded for that semester. In case the
candidate fails in the reappearance for improvement, the marks secured by the
candidate in the first appearance will prevail.
(iv) A candidate who appeared for improvements is eligible for reclassification of
class only and will not be considered for ranking purpose.
(v) Improvement is applicable only for theory examinations and not applicable for
practicum components.
Reappearance for Theory Courses
Students who have secured ‘F’ (Fail)/Ab (Absent in the examination) grade in a particular course (other than the practicum components) can reappear during the subsequent end- semester examination. All applicable fees shall be charged for the purpose of re-appearance in (Theory Courses) examinations. Each unsuccessful candidate after the completion of the two academic years/four semesters shall be permitted to reappear for the written examinations within the next three consecutive academic years.
Revaluation / Retotaling / Xerox Copy of Answer Scripts
Candidates can apply for revaluation / retotaling / xerox copy of answer scripts to the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University within 20 days after the publication of semester results by paying necessary fee prescribed by the University.
Practical Examination
Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University will conduct practical examination after the successful completion of 80 working days of School Internship during the TNTEU- B.Ed (Regulations) – CBCS - 2021-2022 11 third semester. Practical examination shall be normally conducted at the end of third semester. A panel consisting of two external members appointed by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University will assess the practical works, records, instructional materials, teaching competency, EPC records, and also performance in online course of each candidate as mentioned in Part-A, B, & C as given below.
| S.No | Sub Code |
Practicum Components & Online Course | Credits | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PART –A – Assessment of Teaching Competency and Records | ||||
| 1 | A1 | Observation Record: Level- I & II | 1 | 20 |
| 2 | A2 | Micro Teaching Record: Level - I & II | 1 | 20 |
| 3 | A3 | Demonstration Record : Level - I & II | 1 | 20 |
| 4 | A4 | Lesson Plan Record: Level - I & II | 4 | 80 |
| 5 | A5 | Instructional Materials Record: Level - I & II | 1 | 20 |
| 6 | A6 | Test and Measurement Record: Level -I & II | 1 | 20 |
| 7 | A7 | Case Study Record | 1 | 20 |
| 8 | A8 | Psychology Practical Record | 2 | 40 |
| 9 | A9 | Psychology Practical Record | 1 | 20 |
| 10 | A10 | Students Portfolios and Reflective Journals | 1 | 20 |
| 11 | A11 | Teaching Competency– Level - I & II | 6 | 120 |
| TOTAL-A | 20 | 400 | ||
| PART –B - EPC-Records | ||||
| 1 | EPC1 | 1. Reading and Reflecting on Texts | 1 | 20 |
| 2 | EPC2 | 2. Drama and Art in Education | 1 | 20 |
| 3 | EPC3 | 3. Critical Understanding of ICT | 1 | 20 |
| 4 | EPC4 | 4. Understanding the Self | 1 | 20 |
| TOTAL –B | ||||
| 1 | ONC | Online Course-SWAYAM (any one course related to Pedagogy/Education/Basic Discipline Skills) | 1 | 20 |
| TOTAL –C | 1 | 20 | ||
| BD3PC | Total (A+B+C) | 25 | 500 | |
Passing Minimum for Practical Examination
Candidates who have secured not less than 50% in each of the practical component for which the weightage is given shall be deemed to have passed in the practical examination. Others will be treated as unsuccessful candidates in the practical examination. All the records related to the practical components should be made available to the duly appointed Practical Examination Board at the time of practical examination and the marks awarded by the Practical Examination Board is final.
Reappearance for Practical Examination
Each unsuccessful candidate shall be permitted to reappear for the practical examination within the next three consecutive academic years, whenever the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University conducts the practical examination.
7. Eligibility for the Award of Degree
A student shall be declared to be eligible for the award of Degree of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) provided that the student has successfully completed the requirements of the B.Ed. programme of study and has passed all the prescribed examinations in all the four semesters within a maximum period of FIVE YEARS reckoned from the commencement of first semester to which the candidate was admitted.
Classification of Successful Candidates
The results of successful candidates at the end of all four semesters shall be classified on the basis of aggregate percentage of marks obtained in all the semesters and the aggregate or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for the award of Degree of Bachelor of Education. Class/Distinction shall be awarded to the candidates after they successfully complete the B.Ed. Programme as per the norms specified below:
| Category | Marks Secured in Theory and Practicum |
Class / Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Students who successfully complete the B.Ed. programme of study within the duration of 4 semesters in the first attempt (i.e. without arrears in each semester) | 75% and above | First Class with Distinction |
| 60% to 74.99% | First Class | |
| 50% to 59.99% | Second Class | |
| Students who successfully complete the B.Ed. programme of study within the duration of the course (i.e. within the 4 semesters including the arrears) | 60% and abov | First Class |
| 50% to 59.99% | Second Class | |
| Students who could not complete the B.Ed. programme of study within the duration of the course (i.e. within the 4 semesters) and clears the arrears within the next three academic year. | 50% and above (irrespective of the percentage of marks) | Second Class |
Grading System
Assigning Grades for Successful Candidate
Each semester result shall also be declared in terms of grades. A six-point grading system which is based on the actual absolute marks scored and alpha-sign grade as described below shall be adopted for successful/unsuccessful candidates. The semester Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be computed by dividing the sum of the Grade Point Weights (GPW) of all the courses of the study by the maximum credits for the semester. The GPW are in turn calculated as the product of the grade points earned in the respective courses and the credits assigned to that course. The maximum total marks for each course of study is 200, while the credit assigned is 5 (five). The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) at the end of all the semester examinations shall be calculated as the weighted average of the semester grade point averages. The CGPA is obtained by dividing the total of semester credit weightages by the maximum credits assigned for the programme.
Conversion of Percentage of Marks into Grade Points and Award of Grades based on Absolute Marks
| Range of Marks | Alpha-Sign Grade @ | Grade Point |
|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | A+ | 9 < 20 |
| 80-89 | A | 8 < 8.9 |
| 70-79 | B | 7 < 7.9 |
| 60-69 | C | 6 < 6.9 |
| 50-59 | D | 5 < 5.9 |
| 0-49 | F | < 4.9 |
| Absent | Ab | 0 |
@ Alpha-Sign Grades A+, A, B, C and D denotes successful completion of the programme. The Grade ‘F’ denotes failed in the programme and requires for reappearance in the examination. The Grade ‘Ab’ denotes the student’s absent for the examination.
Ranking Procedure
Candidates, who passes all the semester examinations in the first attempt only eligible for ranking provided they secure at least CGPA of 6.0 or Alpha-Sign Grade ‘C’. A candidate who passes the semester examinations in parts is eligible for only classification of Class/ CGPA and Alpha-Sign Grade, but not for ranking.
8. Transitory Regulations
Whenever a course or scheme of instruction is changed in a particular academic year, examination for three more years shall be conducted immediately following thereafter according to the old regulations/syllabus. Candidates who failed to appear for the examinations or unsuccessful in the examinations shall redo the programme and take the examination in accordance with the Regulations and Syllabus of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, in force from time to time.
8. Transitory Regulations
Each question paper shall have three sections comprising Section-A, Section-B, and Section-C.
| Section | Type of Question | Number of Questions | Marks for each question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Objective Type Questions | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| B | Short Answer Type (Maximum of 250 words or two and half-a-page for each question) | 3 out of 5 | 5 | 25 |
| C | Essay Type Questions with internal choice (Maximum of 500 words or 5 pages for each question) | 5 (with internal choice) | 20 | 50 |
| Total | 80 | |||
