36. The 4-year integrated B.Ed. offered by such multidisciplinary HEIs will, by 2030, become the minimal degree qualification for school teachers

71. (Refer NEP 2020 Para 15.5) 4 year B.Ed degree as minimal qualification for school teachers

72. (Refer NEP 2020 Para 15.5) The HEI offering the 4-year integrated B.Ed. may also run a 2-year B.Ed., for students who have already received a Bachelor’s degree in a specialized subject. A 1- year B.Ed. may also be offered for candidates who have received a 4-year undergraduate degree in a specialized subject.

73. (Refer NEP 2020 Para 15.5) The 4-year integrated B.Ed. will be a dual-major holistic Bachelor’s degree, in Education as well as a specialized subject such as a language, history, music, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, economics, art, physical education, etc. Beyond the Teaching of cutting-edge pedagogy, the teacher education will include grounding in sociology, history, science, psychology, early childhood care and education, foundational Literacy and numeracy, knowledge of India and its, values/ethos/art/traditions, and more.

74. (Refer NEP 2020 Para 15.6) Each higher education institution will have a network of government and private schools to work closely with, where potential teachers will student-teach along with participating in other activities Such as community service, adult and vocational education, etc