

The College of Education at Alagappa University, a state university located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, is a well-established center for teacher education. It offers various programs, including the highly sought-after Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), aimed at producing skilled and knowledgeable school teachers. Admission to the B.Ed. program for the 2026 academic year is based strictly on merit, determined by the marks obtained in the qualifying undergraduate or postgraduate degree. As per government norms, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible. The university follows the reservation policies of the Government of Tamil Nadu during the selection process. The application forms are typically released online on the official Alagappa University website around July 2026, after most university results are declared. Being a public university, the fee structure is highly affordable. Furthermore, students belonging to reserved categories like SC/ST and BC/MBC can avail themselves of various government scholarship schemes, which often cover the entire tuition fee, making quality teacher education accessible to all sections of society.