BED Curriculum
Associate Degree
Associate Degree in Education (ADE)
A comprehensive 2-year teacher education program structured according to HEC guidelines.
Degree Type
Regular - Semester
Credit Hours
75
Duration
2 Years
Semesters
4 Semesters
Intake: Spring (January) - Annually
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
Comprehensive 4-year teacher education program with specialization options.
Degree Type
Regular - Semester
Credit Hours
138
Duration
4 Years
Semesters
8 Semesters
Intake: Spring (January) - Annually
New Program
B.Ed 2.5 Years Program
Accelerated program for graduates with 14 years education background.
Degree Type
Regular - Semester
Credit Hours
87
Duration
2.5 - 3.5 Years
Semesters
5 Semesters
Intake: Spring (January) 2027+
New Program
B.Ed 1.5 Years Program
Fast-track program for graduates with 16 years education background.
Degree Type
Regular - Semester
Credit Hours
57
Duration
1.5 - 2 Years
Semesters
3-4 Semesters
Intake: Spring (January) 2027+
Associate Degree
Associate Degree in Education (ADE)
A comprehensive 2-year teacher education program structured according to HEC guidelines.
Degree Type
Regular - Semester
Credit Hours
75
Duration
2 Years
Semesters
4 Semesters
Intake: Spring (January) - Annually
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
Comprehensive 4-year teacher education program with specialization options.
Degree Type
Regular - Semester
Credit Hours
138
Duration
4 Years
Semesters
8 Semesters
Intake: Spring (January) - Annually
New Program
B.Ed 2.5 Years Program
Accelerated program for graduates with 14 years education background.
Degree Type
Regular - Semester
Credit Hours
87
Duration
2.5 - 3.5 Years
Semesters
5 Semesters
Intake: Spring (January) 2027+
New Program
B.Ed 1.5 Years Program
Fast-track program for graduates with 16 years education background.
Degree Type
Regular - Semester
Credit Hours
57
Duration
1.5 - 2 Years
Semesters
3-4 Semesters
Intake: Spring (January) 2027+
ADE & B.Ed (4 Years) - Eligibility
Basic Educational Requirement
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (Part II) / Intermediate
- F.A / F.Sc / A-Level (involving 12 years of schooling)
- Any discipline/group: Pre-Medical, Engineering, Computer Science, or Other
- OR Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) equivalent qualification
Minimum Marks
NOT LESS THAN 50% marks is the eligibility requirement for application
Admission Process
- University may set minimum eligibility scores
- Entry/admission test may be conducted
- Own testing or external testing services provider
- Merit calculation per university-approved criteria
Important Restrictions
- Applicants who completed Intermediate MORE THAN 3 YEARS ago are NOT ELIGIBLE
- Applicants awaiting results may apply if they pass the test
Conditional/Provisional Admission
Must Submit Documents Within 3 Weeks:
- Original and attested certificates/degrees
- Undertaking acknowledging rules and policies
- Failure to submit = Admission cancelled without notice
- Submission in time = Admission confirmed
B.Ed (2.5 Years) - Eligibility
Basic Requirement
14 years qualification in disciplines other than Education
For BA/BSc Graduates
- 2-year conventional BA/BSc/equivalent degree holders eligible
- Minimum 45% cumulative score in prior qualification
- University may set higher criteria
- Entry/admission test may be conducted
B.Ed (1.5 Years) - Eligibility
Basic Requirement
16 years qualification in disciplines other than Education
Admission Process
- University may set minimum eligibility scores
- Entry/admission test may be conducted
- Own testing body or external testing services provider
- Merit calculation per approved criteria
Entry Provisions at Undergraduate Level
1
Pathway 1: ADE Graduates
Students with completed Associate Degree in Education and related disciplines
- Allowed admission in 5th Semester of B.Ed
- Program offered by Teacher Education Department
- Fulfilling all department requirements
- Meeting university requirements
- Following HEC Pakistan requirements
✓ Direct Entry to B.Ed Program
No bridging courses required. Admission is direct to semester 5.
No bridging courses required. Admission is direct to semester 5.
2
Pathway 2: Other Discipline ADE
Students with Associate Degree in disciplines other than Education
- Offered deficiency courses
- Credit range: 15-18 credits
- Bridging semester before semester 5
- Courses determined by admitting department
Minimum Requirements:
• CGPA: 2.00/4.00 minimum
• Subject to resource and faculty availability
• Admission discretion of DTE Department
• CGPA: 2.00/4.00 minimum
• Subject to resource and faculty availability
• Admission discretion of DTE Department
Areas of Specialization
Available in B.Ed (4-Years) Program
1
Early Childhood Care and Education
✓ Available
2
Educational Leadership and Management
✓ Available
3
Teacher Professional Development
✓ Available
4
STEM Education
✓ Available
5
Artificial Intelligence in Education
✓ Available
6
Special Education (Intellectual Impairments)
✓ Available
Programs Comparison
| Program Detail | ADE (2 Yrs) | B.Ed (4 Yrs) | B.Ed (2.5 Yrs) New | B.Ed (1.5 Yrs) New |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Regular - Semester | Regular - Semester | Regular - Semester | Regular - Semester |
| Credit Hours | 75 | 138 | 87 | 57 |
| Duration | 2 Years | 4 Years | 2.5 - 3.5 Years | 1.5 - 2 Years |
| Semesters | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3-4 |
| Education Requirement | 12 Years + 50% | 12 Years + 50% | 14 Years + 45% | 16 Years |
| Specializations | N/A | ✓ 6 Options | N/A | N/A |
| Entry at Semester 5 | N/A | ✓ Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Intake Schedule | Spring (Jan) - Annually | Spring (Jan) - Annually | Spring (Jan) 2027+ | Spring (Jan) 2027+ |
| Target Audience | F.Sc/Intermediate | F.Sc/Intermediate | BA/BSc Graduates | BA/BSc Graduates |