Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Diploma in Elementary Education [D.El.Ed.], formerly known as BTC (Basic Training Certificate), at Rameshwaram Institute of Technology and Management (RITM), Lucknow is a 2-year full-time teacher training programme designed to prepare candidates for primary school teaching (Classes 1-8). Recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and regulated by the Examination Regulatory Authority (ERA), Prayagraj, the course covers child development, pedagogy, language teaching, mathematics, environmental studies, and school internship. The total fees for the programme are Rs. 83,600 for the entire 2-year duration. Admission is through UP D.El.Ed. merit-based counselling conducted by ERA Prayagraj, with a seat intake of 50 students. The course is offered in full-time on-campus mode and is popular among graduates aspiring to become government primary school teachers in Uttar Pradesh.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are upcoming. The UP D.El.Ed. 2026 admission cycle (for the 2026-27 batch) has concluded, with online applications accepted from 24 November to 15 December 2026, merit rank released on 8 January 2027, and counselling completed by February 2027. Training for the 2026-27 batch commenced on 24 February 2027. The next admission cycle (2027-28) is tentatively expected to open in November 2027, based on the previous year's schedule. Candidates should monitor the official portal updeled.gov.in for updates.

Key Points

D.El.Ed. is a mandatory qualification for teaching in government primary schools (Classes 1-5) in Uttar Pradesh; it is also accepted for Classes 6-8 in many states.
Admission is purely merit-based (12th/graduation marks), with no entrance exam; candidates are ranked on the basis of their qualifying examination marks.
After completing D.El.Ed., candidates must clear UPTET (Paper 1) or CTET (Paper 1) to be eligible for government primary teacher recruitment.
The programme includes a mandatory school internship component, providing hands-on teaching experience.
D.El.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution is valid across India for primary teacher eligibility.

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RITM D.El.Ed. Fees

The total fees for D.El.Ed. at RITM Lucknow is Rs. 83,600 for the entire 2-year duration, which works out to approximately Rs. 41,800 per year. This is among the more affordable D.El.Ed. options in Lucknow. Hostel accommodation is available separately at approximately Rs. 50,000 per year.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fees (Year 1)	41,800
Tuition Fees (Year 2)	41,800
Total Fees	83,600
Hostel Fees (per year, optional)	50,000

Hostel fees (Rs. 50,000/year) are optional and not included in the total fees above.
Fees are refundable as per ERA Prayagraj/NCTE norms in case of withdrawal before the academic session begins.
Fee payment can be made in installments as per college policy.
Students from OBC/SC/ST categories with UP domicile may be eligible for UP Government Post-Matric Scholarships.

RITM D.El.Ed. Admission 2026

Admissions to D.El.Ed. at RITM Lucknow are conducted through UP D.El.Ed. merit-based counselling by the Examination Regulatory Authority (ERA), Prayagraj. There is no entrance exam; candidates are ranked based on their graduation/12th marks. The 2026-27 admission cycle has concluded. The next cycle (2027-28) is expected to open in November 2027. Candidates must register on the official portal updeled.gov.in and participate in online counselling.

College-Specific Admission Dates

Event	Date
UP D.El.Ed. Online Application Start (Tentative)	November 2027
UP D.El.Ed. Online Application End (Tentative)	December 2027
UP D.El.Ed. State Merit Rank Release (Tentative)	January 2028
UP D.El.Ed. Counselling - Phase 1 Choice Filling (Tentative)	January 2028
UP D.El.Ed. Counselling - Phase 1 Seat Allotment (Tentative)	January 2028
UP D.El.Ed. Counselling - Phase 2 (Tentative)	February 2028
Document Verification at Allotted Institute (Tentative)	February 2028
Training Commencement (Tentative)	February - March 2028

Reference: 2026-27 Actual Dates (Completed)

Event	Date
UP D.El.Ed. Application Start	24 November 2026
UP D.El.Ed. Application End	15 December 2026
State Merit Rank Release	8 January 2027
Phase 1 Counselling (Rank 1-20,000)	12 - 14 January 2027
Phase 1 Seat Allotment (Rank 1-20,000)	15 January 2027
Phase 2 Counselling (All candidates)	9 - 12 February 2027
Training Commencement	24 February 2027

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have passed graduation (any stream) from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Candidates must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh (UP domicile is mandatory for UP D.El.Ed. counselling).
Age limit: Minimum 18 years; maximum 35 years (relaxation for reserved categories as per UP Government norms).

Admission Process:

Register on the official UP D.El.Ed. portal (updeled.gov.in) during the application window.
Fill in personal, academic, and category details and submit the application form.
Check the state merit rank released by ERA Prayagraj.
Pay the counselling allotment fee (Rs. 5,000) on the portal.
Fill and lock institute preferences (select RITM Lucknow as preferred institute).
Seat allotment is done based on merit rank, category, and choices filled.
Pay the seat confirmation fee (Rs. 5,000) to download the allotment letter.
Report to RITM Lucknow with original documents for document verification and final admission.

RITM D.El.Ed. Scholarships 2026

Students enrolled in D.El.Ed. at RITM Lucknow can avail of several government scholarships. The UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship is the most widely availed by OBC/SC/ST students. Students are advised to register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at the beginning of the academic year.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC/SC/ST)	UP domicile, OBC/SC/ST category, enrolled in recognised D.El.Ed. programme, family income below prescribed limit	Up to Rs. 41,800 per year (covering full tuition)
NSP PM-USP (Prime Minister's Special Scholarship)	80% in qualifying exam, NCTE-recognised course, parental income up to Rs. 4.5 Lakhs	Rs. 82,000 per annum

UP Government scholarship registration typically opens in September-October each year; funds are disbursed by January.
Students must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass all subjects to remain eligible for scholarships.
NSP scholarships require OTR (One Time Registration) using Aadhaar before applying.
Scholarship amounts may vary based on category and course level; check the official NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in) for the latest details.

RITM D.El.Ed. FAQs

Ques. Is D.El.Ed. from RITM Lucknow valid for government primary teacher jobs in UP?

Ans. Yes. D.El.Ed. from RITM Lucknow is NCTE-recognised and valid for government primary teacher recruitment in Uttar Pradesh. After completing D.El.Ed., candidates must clear UPTET (Paper 1) or CTET (Paper 1) to be eligible for UP Primary Teacher (Sahayak Adhyapak) recruitment.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for D.El.Ed. admission at RITM Lucknow?

Ans. No. UP D.El.Ed. admission is purely merit-based. There is no entrance exam. Candidates are ranked based on their graduation marks (or 12th marks for some categories) and admitted through online counselling conducted by ERA Prayagraj at updeled.gov.in.

Ques. Can candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh apply for D.El.Ed. at RITM Lucknow?

Ans. UP D.El.Ed. counselling is primarily for UP domicile candidates. However, a limited number of seats may be available for candidates from other states in Phase 2 counselling. Candidates from other states should check the official ERA Prayagraj notification for eligibility details.

Ques. What is the counselling fee for UP D.El.Ed. 2026?

Ans. Based on the 2026-27 cycle, candidates must pay Rs. 5,000 as the allotment fee before filling institute choices, and an additional Rs. 5,000 as the seat confirmation fee after allotment. Both fees are non-refundable. The 2027-28 fee structure may be similar; check updeled.gov.in for the latest details.

Ques. After D.El.Ed., what are the career options?

Ans. After completing D.El.Ed., candidates can appear for UPTET (Paper 1) and CTET (Paper 1) to become eligible for government primary teacher recruitment in UP. They can also apply for private school teaching positions. Additionally, D.El.Ed. holders can pursue B.Ed. for higher teaching qualifications.

Ques. What is the difference between D.El.Ed. and B.Ed.?

Ans. D.El.Ed. (2 years) qualifies candidates to teach Classes 1-8 (primary level), while B.Ed. (2 years) qualifies candidates to teach Classes 6-12 (secondary and higher secondary level). D.El.Ed. is specifically designed for primary school teaching and is mandatory for UP Primary Teacher recruitment. B.Ed. is required for TGT/PGT level teaching.