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A relief news has emerged for lakhs of candidates having B.Ed degree in Uttar Pradesh. Now they will get a chance to teach in primary schools. The Uttar Pradesh government has given the green signal to PDPET i.e. Professional Development Program for Elementary Teachers, a bridge course run under NIOS. After doing this course, candidates holding B.Ed degree will also be considered eligible to become teachers in primary schools, as are BTC holders. In such a situation, let us know what is the complete process of NIOS Bridge course.
What is the whole matter?
Some time ago, the Supreme Court had given a major decision. It was said that no person can teach children from class 1 to 5 just by having a B.Ed degree. The Supreme Court had made it clear that training like D.El.Ed or BTC is necessary for teaching in primary classes, B.Ed will not be considered suitable for this. Due to this decision, job opportunities for B.Ed holders were reduced, but now with this new initiative, B.Ed holders are again getting a chance to become primary teachers.
What is PDPET Bridge Course?
PDPET is a 6-month bridge course, specially designed for B.Ed degree holders. In this course, they are given information about techniques of teaching primary children, child psychology, value education, assessment methods and modern methods of teaching. This course is completely online and is conducted under NIOS. After completing the course, the candidate will be given a certificate, the validity of which will be equivalent to BTC or D.El.Ed.
When will PDPET application process start?
NIOS has announced the application dates for this bridge course in the new session. The start date of its applications is said to be 1 November 2025. Candidates can apply by visiting the official website of NIOS http://dledbr.nios.ac.in/. In this, children from class 1 to 5 will be eligible to be taught. The biggest advantage is that this course can be completed sitting at home. Uttar Pradesh government has recognized this course.
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