CSJMU M.Ed : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Master of Education (M.Ed) at Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur is a 2-year, 4-semester full-time postgraduate programme offered under the School of Teacher Education, designed to prepare teacher educators, researchers, and educational administrators. The programme spans 88 credits and covers philosophical, psychological, sociological, and technological perspectives of education. The annual fee is Rs. 17,000, making it one of the most affordable M.Ed programmes at a NAAC A++ accredited university. The course has an intake of 50+5 (EWS) seats and is conducted in offline (on-campus) mode. It is highly sought after by B.Ed graduates aspiring to become teacher educators, pursue doctoral research, or enter educational administration and policy roles.

Admission to the M.Ed programme for 2026-27 is upcoming. Based on the 2026-27 cycle, applications typically open in April and the entrance test is held in late May/early June. For 2026-27, the application window was April 11 to May 23, 2026 (extended to June 1, 2026), with the entrance test on June 3, 2026, result on May 27, 2026, and counselling on May 28-29, 2026. The 2026-27 admission portal is live at csjmu.ac.in/admissions2627/ but specific dates are yet to be announced. Candidates are advised to monitor the official website regularly.

Key Points

• CSJMU is a NAAC A++ accredited, UGC Category-I university, lending strong credibility to the M.Ed degree.
• The M.Ed programme is approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and follows NCTE regulations.
• Admission is through a university-level entrance test (written + interview), not based on CUET-PG scores.
• The entrance test is bilingual (English and Hindi) and consists of 125 objective-type questions (Subject Specific, Reasoning, Hindi, English) and a 25-mark interview, totalling 150 marks.
• The programme is research-oriented with focus areas including educational psychology, gender issues in education, curriculum design, teacher professional development, and educational management.
• Alumni of the Department of Education have secured positions in Kendriya Vidyalayas, DIETs, state government schools, UGC, and civil services.
• The department was established in 1980 and also offers B.Ed and Ph.D. programmes, creating a strong academic ecosystem.

CSJMU M.Ed Fees

Fees

Hostel Fees (Optional - Not Mandatory)

• The official annual tuition fee as per the 2026-27 admission brochure is Rs. 17,000 per year.
• Total tuition fee for the 2-year programme is Rs. 34,000.
• Hostel accommodation is optional and not mandatory for the M.Ed programme.
• Hostel fees above are for 2026-27 as per the official hostel fee order dated July 7, 2026.
• Hostel fees include room rent, health insurance (Rs. 1,500), and management fee (Rs. 3,000) per year.
• Mess/food charges are separate and approximately Rs. 48,000 per year.
• No EMI facility is officially mentioned.
• Fees are typically paid at the time of admission/semester commencement.
• There is no separate mention of a caution/security deposit for the M.Ed programme in the official brochure.

CSJMU M.Ed Admission 2026

CSJMU M.Ed Admission Dates

Entrance Exam Details

• CSJMU conducts its own M.Ed entrance examination.
• No external entrance exam (such as CUET-PG) is accepted for M.Ed admission at CSJMU.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed B.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.A.-B.Ed / B.Sc.-B.Ed or equivalent, or D.El.Ed with a graduation degree, from a UGC-recognised institution with a minimum of 50% marks (or equivalent grade).
• A relaxation of 5% marks in eligibility is applicable for SC/ST/PWD and other reserved categories.
• Candidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply provisionally; admission will be confirmed upon submission of final marksheets.

Admission Process

• Register and apply online at the official CSJMU Admission Portal (admission.csjmu.ac.in) within the notified dates.
• Pay the application fee online and upload required documents.
• Appear for the CSJMU M.Ed Entrance Test (written objective test of 125 marks + interview of 25 marks).
• Merit list is prepared based on combined entrance test and interview scores.
• In case of a tie, preference is given to the candidate with a higher percentage in B.Ed or equivalent examination.
• Shortlisted candidates must attend counselling on the notified dates at the Department of Education, CSJMU campus.
• Complete document verification and pay the admission fee to confirm the seat.
• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories is as per UP Government rules.

CSJMU M.Ed Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• UP Post-Matric Scholarships are the primary scholarships available to M.Ed students at CSJMU.
• Applications open annually, typically in July-October, on the UP Scholarship Portal (scholarship.up.gov.in).
• Students must register on the UP Scholarship Portal and submit documents including income certificate, caste certificate, bank details, and fee receipts.
• The CSJMU Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is available for students on the university campus; details and application process are notified by the university each year.
• Central Sector Scholarship is applicable only to students who qualified on merit in Class 12 board exams and meet the income criteria.