Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, offers the NCTE-recognised 2-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programme under the affiliation of Vidyasagar University. With a total seat intake of 100 (two units of 50 each), the programme is designed to train graduates for the teaching profession at the secondary and higher secondary levels. The course covers four method subjects: Language Teaching, Mathematics Teaching, Social Science Teaching, and Science Teaching. The total course fee is Rs. 60,000 for the 2-year programme (Rs. 30,000 per year), making it one of the more affordable B.Ed programmes in West Bengal. Admission is merit-based through the college's own portal, with no entrance exam required.

Admission for the 2026-28 session has been completed (counselling was held on 23 September 2026). For the upcoming 2027-29 session, applications are expected to open tentatively in August 2027, based on the previous year's schedule.

Key Points

NCTE-recognised 2-year B.Ed programme affiliated to Vidyasagar University.
Total seat intake: 100 (80 for Home University - Vidyasagar University students, 20 for Other University students).
Four method subjects available: Language Teaching, Mathematics Teaching, Social Science Teaching, and Science Teaching.
Mandatory attendance: 80% for theoretical papers and 90% for practical papers.
Age limit: Within 38 years as on 30.06.2026 (for the 2026-28 batch).
Admission is through the college's own portal; no entrance exam required.

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Fees
Admission
Scholarships
FAQs

Prabhat Kumar College B.Ed Fees

The B.Ed programme at Prabhat Kumar College is offered at a total fee of Rs. 60,000 for the 2-year programme. The fee is paid in two instalments - Rs. 30,000 at the time of admission (covering Semesters I and II) and Rs. 30,000 at the start of the 3rd Semester (covering Semesters III and IV). This fee excludes hostel charges and university examination fees.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount
Course Fee - Year 1 (Sem I & II)	Rs. 30,000
Course Fee - Year 2 (Sem III & IV)	Rs. 30,000
Total Course Fee	Rs. 60,000
Hostel Fees (Optional)	Rs. 400/month + Rs. 200 (one-time admission)
University Examination Fees	As per Vidyasagar University norms (additional)
Total Fees (without Hostel, without Exam Fees)	Rs. 60,000

University examination fees are charged separately as per Vidyasagar University norms.
Hostel rent is Rs. 400 per month with a one-time hostel admission fee of Rs. 200.
Hostel is optional.
Fees are paid in two instalments: Rs. 30,000 at admission and Rs. 30,000 at the start of 3rd Semester.
No application fee is charged for the B.Ed admission.

Prabhat Kumar College B.Ed Admission 2026

Admissions to the B.Ed programme at Prabhat Kumar College are conducted through the college's own online portal on a merit basis. The 2026-28 session admission has been completed. For the 2027-29 session, the process is expected to begin in August 2027 based on the previous year's schedule.

Important Dates

Event	Date (2026-28 Session)
Advertisement / Notification	08 August 2026
Opening of Online Admission Portal	18 August 2026
Online Form Fill-Up Period	18 August 2026 to 12 September 2026
Submission of Hard Copy Application	18 August 2026 to 13 September 2026
Publication of Provisional Merit List	18 September 2026
Complaints / Hearing Period	19 September 2026
Publication of Final Selected Candidates List	20 September 2026
Counselling-cum-Admission	23 September 2026
Announcement of Vacant Seats	24 September 2026
Second Counselling (if required)	25 September 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed UG (Bachelor's Degree) or PG (Master's Degree) from a recognised university.
General candidates: Minimum 50% marks in Bachelor's or Master's Degree (55% for Technical students).
SC/ST/PH category candidates: Minimum 45% marks in Bachelor's or Master's Degree (50% for Technical students).
Age limit: Within 38 years as on 30.06.2026 (for the 2026-28 batch).

Admission Process

Apply online through the college's B.Ed admission portal (admission.pkcollegecontai.ac.in).
After online submission, take a printout of the application form and submit it in hard copy to the B.Ed Department along with required documents.
Documents required: Mark sheets of all examinations, degree certificate, Aadhaar card, caste certificate (if applicable), age proof.
Merit list is published on the college website; selected candidates must attend counselling and pay the course fee of Rs. 30,000 to confirm the seat.
Complaints regarding the merit list can be submitted via email to admission@pkcollegecontai.ac.in.

Prabhat Kumar College B.Ed Scholarships 2026

B.Ed students at Prabhat Kumar College can avail various state and central government scholarships. The college also provides institutional support for meritorious and economically weaker students.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Amount	Beneficiary
West Bengal SC/ST/OBC Scholarship (State Govt.)	As per government norms	SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B category students
West Bengal Kanyashree Scheme	As per government norms	Girl students meeting eligibility criteria
Post-Matric Scholarship (Central Govt.)	As per government norms	SC/ST/Minority students
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Up to Rs. 12,000 per year	Students with family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes	As per government norms	Various categories

State government scholarships are applied through the respective government portals (e.g., oasis.gov.in for SC/ST/OBC).
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is available for West Bengal domicile students.
Students from EWS/PWD categories may also be eligible for fee concessions as per government norms.
Scholarship applications should be submitted after confirmation of admission.

Prabhat Kumar College B.Ed FAQs

Ques. What is the seat distribution for B.Ed at Prabhat Kumar College?

Ans. The total seat intake is 100 (two units of 50 each). Of these, 80 seats are reserved for students from Vidyasagar University (Home University), and 20 seats are for students from other universities. Reservation policy of the West Bengal Government is followed strictly.

Ques. What method subjects are available in B.Ed at Prabhat Kumar College?

Ans. The college offers four method subjects: Language Teaching (Bengali/English), Mathematics Teaching, Social Science Teaching, and Science Teaching. Students choose their method subject based on their graduation specialization.

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for B.Ed admission at Prabhat Kumar College?

Ans. No. Admission is purely merit-based on the marks obtained in the qualifying degree (UG or PG). There is no entrance exam. The merit list is prepared based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination.

Ques. What is the attendance requirement for B.Ed at Prabhat Kumar College?

Ans. Students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance in theoretical papers and 90% attendance in practical papers. Students with attendance below the required percentage will be treated as dis-collegiate and barred from examinations.

Ques. Can I pursue B.Ed while doing another course or job simultaneously?

Ans. No. Candidates pursuing any other course of studies, job, or full-time research work are not allowed to pursue B.Ed simultaneously in the same shift, as per NCTE norms.

Ques. What are the career prospects after B.Ed from Prabhat Kumar College?

Ans. B.Ed graduates are eligible to apply for teaching positions in government and private schools at the secondary and higher secondary levels. They can also appear for TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) and CTET examinations. Many graduates also pursue M.Ed for higher academic positions or NET/SET for college-level teaching.