Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] + Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]

The Bachelor of Science + Bachelor of Education (B.Sc. B.Ed.) at NIT Warangal is a 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) offered under the School of Education, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The programme leads to a dual-major undergraduate degree in Education and a science discipline (Mathematics or Physical Sciences), preparing students for secondary-stage school teaching. The total programme duration is 4 years (8 semesters), with a seat intake of 50 seats per year. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 45,000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. Admission is strictly through the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) conducted by NTA, making it one of the most competitive teacher education programmes in the country offered at a premier NIT. Admission for the 2026-27 academic year is upcoming. NCET 2026 was conducted on April 17, 2026, and results are awaited. NIT Warangal's ITEP admission process (application, selection rounds, and fee payment) is expected to begin in June-July 2026, based on the 2025-26 schedule. Students are advised to regularly check nitw.ac.in for updates. Key Points The programme offers two specialisation majors: Mathematics (with a Minor in Computer Science) and Physical Sciences (Physics + Chemistry, with a Minor in Mathematics). ITEP at NIT Warangal is the only such programme at an NIT in Telangana, offering a nationally recognised dual-degree qualification. The programme is designed to qualify graduates as secondary-stage school teachers (Grades 9-12) as per the NEP 2020 framework, and from 2030, a 4-year B.Ed. will be the minimum qualification to become a teacher in India. Students completing ITEP are also eligible to pursue higher studies (M.Sc., Ph. D.) in their respective disciplinary streams. A minimum of 10 students must opt for a major for it to be offered; maximum 25 students per major. The programme is fully residential and on-campus at NIT Warangal's 248-acre campus in Warangal, Telangana. NIT Warangal B.Sc B.Ed Fees Fee Components Fee Component Amount (Rs.) Tuition Fee (per year) ₹45,000 Admission Fee (one-time) ₹7,500 Identity Card (one-time) ₹500 NITW Alma-mater Fund (one-time) ₹2,000 Institute Development Contribution (one-time) ₹20,000 IT User Charges (per year) ₹2,000 Department Society Fee (per year) ₹1,000 Student Activity Fund (per year) ₹1,000 Student Welfare Fund (per year) ₹500 Games and Sports Activities (per year) ₹1,000 Health Services and Insurance (per year) ₹2,000 Student Library Fund (per year) ₹2,000 Institute Fests (per year) ₹1,000 Career Development Activities and Industry Visits (per year) ₹2,000 Total Fees (4 Years, excluding hostel) ₹2,80,000 Hostel Fees (per semester) Component Boys (Double Occupancy) Girls (Triple/Four Occupancy) Caution Money Deposit (one-time, refundable) ₹15,000 ₹15,000 Maintenance Charges ₹7,500 ₹7,500 Seat Rent ₹3,000 ₹2,000 Water and Electricity ₹5,500 ₹5,500 Mess Advance ₹12,000 ₹12,000 Total per Semester ₹43,000 ₹42,000 The one-time charges (Admission Fee, Identity Card, Alma-mater Fund, Institute Development Contribution) totalling ₹30,000 are payable at the time of admission only. Annual other charges of ₹12,500 are payable each year in addition to tuition fee. Caution Money Deposit of ₹15,000 for hostel is refundable at the time of leaving the hostel, subject to deductions for damages if any. Institute fee, once deposited, is non-refundable under any circumstances. Application fee of ₹2,000 (General/OBC/EWS) and ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwD) is non-refundable. Fee for subsequent semesters will be notified at the beginning of each semester. Payment can be made via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. Fee remission is available for General/OBC/EWS students based on family income (see Scholarships section). NIT Warangal B.Sc B.Ed Admission 2026 NIT Warangal ITEP Admission Schedule Event Date (2025-26 Actual) Expected 2026-27 (Tentative) Online Application Opens June 23, 2025 June 2026 Last Date to Submit Online Application July 5, 2025 Early July 2026 Round I - Selection List Announced July 7, 2025 July 2026 Round I - Online Reporting and Fee Payment July 8-10, 2025 July 2026 Round II - Selection List (if seats vacant) July 11, 2025 July 2026 Round II - Online Reporting and Fee Payment July 12-14, 2025 July 2026 Institute Spot Round (if seats vacant after Round II) July 16-21, 2025 July 2026 Spot Round - Fee Payment July 21 - August 1, 2025 July-August 2026 Physical Reporting and Commencement of Classes August 20-23, 2025 August 2026 (Tentative) NCET 2026 Exam Dates Event Date Online Application Opens February 12, 2026 Last Date to Submit Application March 10, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) Last Date for Fee Payment March 11, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) Application Correction Window March 12-14, 2026 NCET 2026 Exam Date April 17, 2026 (Friday) Result Declaration To be announced on exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/ The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have passed or appeared for the first time in Class XII / Intermediate in 2023, 2024, or 2025 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Candidates must have appeared for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as domain subjects in NCET 2026 conducted by NTA. Minimum 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade) in Class XII / Intermediate is required. SC/ST/PwD candidates get 5% relaxation. Candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2000 (SC/ST/PwD: on or after October 1, 1995). Admission Process Appear in NCET 2026 conducted by NTA and obtain a valid score. Apply online at admissions.nitw.ac.in within the application window announced by NIT Warangal. Pay the non-refundable application fee: ₹2,000 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwD). NIT Warangal generates a unique rank based on average NCET percentile in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Selection lists are published on nitw.ac.in in multiple rounds (Round I, Round II, Spot Round). Provisionally selected candidates must pay the institute fee online within the stipulated deadline to confirm admission. Non-payment of fee within the deadline results in automatic cancellation of the allotted seat. Physical reporting at NIT Warangal campus with original documents is required before commencement of classes. NIT Warangal B.Sc B.Ed Scholarships 2026 Scholarship Details Scholarship Eligibility Amount / Benefit Application NIT Warangal Tuition Fee Remission (Family Income below Rs. 1 Lakh) General/OBC/EWS students with annual family income below Rs. 1,00,000 Full tuition fee waiver (Rs. 45,000/year); only other charges payable Apply via SMILE ERP portal after admission with income certificate NIT Warangal Tuition Fee Remission (Family Income Rs. 1-5 Lakhs) General/OBC/EWS students with annual family income between Rs. 1,00,000 and Rs. 5,00,000 Tuition fee reduced to Rs. 15,000/year (Rs. 30,000 remission per year) Apply via SMILE ERP portal after admission with income certificate SC/ST Scholarship (Government of India) SC/ST category students Tuition fee waiver + Rs. 1,000/month stipend for 8 months per year Apply via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC (Government of India) OBC-NCL students with family income below Rs. 1 lakh Maintenance allowance + tuition fee reimbursement as per GoI norms Apply via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS) Top 20 percentile in Class XII board; family income below Rs. 8 lakh Rs. 10,000/year for first 3 years; Rs. 20,000/year for 4th year Apply via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) Wards of ex-servicemen/ex-coast guard personnel Rs. 2,500/month (girls), Rs. 2,000/month (boys) Apply via Kendriya Sainik Board portal Fee remission at NIT Warangal is applicable to General, EWS, and OBC category students only. SC/ST students are covered under Government of India scholarship schemes. Income certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2025 (for 2025-26 admissions) by the competent authority as per state-specific norms. Fee remission applications are processed through the Institute's ERP SMILE portal after physical reporting and admission. Students must not be availing any other scholarship simultaneously while claiming NIT Warangal fee remission. The revised fee remission guidelines are applicable from 2025-26 and cover all current batches including 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25. NIT Warangal B.Sc B.Ed FAQs Ques. Is NCET score the only criterion for admission to ITEP B.Sc. B.Ed. at NIT Warangal, or is there a separate entrance test? Ans. NCET (National Common Entrance Test) conducted by NTA is the sole entrance exam for admission to ITEP at NIT Warangal. There is no separate institute-level entrance test. NIT Warangal generates its own merit rank based on the average NCET percentile in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. In case of a tie, the percentile in the subject of the chosen major (Mathematics or Physical Sciences) is used as a tiebreaker, followed by date of birth (elder candidate preferred). Ques. Can I choose my major (Mathematics or Physical Sciences) at the time of application, or is it decided after admission? Ans. You indicate your preferred major (Mathematics or Physical Sciences) at the time of applying to NIT Warangal. However, the actual allotment of majors depends on the number of students opting for each major. A minimum of 10 students must opt for a major for it to be offered in a given year, and a maximum of 25 students can be accommodated per major. If your preferred major does not have enough takers, you may be allotted the other available major. Ques. After completing B.Sc. B.Ed. from NIT Warangal, am I eligible to pursue M.Sc. or Ph. D. in science subjects? Ans. Yes. The ITEP B.Sc. B.Ed. is a dual-major degree, and the disciplinary component (Mathematics or Physical Sciences) is equivalent to a B.Sc. degree. Graduates are eligible to apply for M.Sc. programmes in their respective disciplines at universities and IITs/NITs, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria of those institutions. They can also pursue Ph. D. programmes in education or their science discipline. This dual pathway is one of the key advantages of the ITEP over a standalone B.Ed. Ques. Is hostel accommodation guaranteed for all ITEP students at NIT Warangal? Ans. NIT Warangal is a fully residential campus with 16 hostel blocks, including dedicated hostels for boys and girls. While the institute makes every effort to accommodate students, hostel allotment is subject to availability. ITEP students are generally accommodated on campus. The hostel fee per semester is ₹43,000 for boys (double occupancy) and ₹42,000 for girls (triple/four occupancy), which includes caution money deposit, maintenance, seat rent, water/electricity, and mess advance. Ques. What is the scope of the ITEP B.Sc. B.Ed. degree from NIT Warangal in terms of teaching jobs? Ans. Graduates of ITEP B.Sc. B.Ed. are eligible to appear for teacher recruitment exams such as CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) and state-level TETs for secondary-stage teaching (Grades 9-12) in Mathematics and Science. As per NEP 2020, the 4-year integrated B.Ed. will become the minimum qualification for school teachers by 2030, making this degree highly relevant. Additionally, the NIT brand and the rigorous academic environment at NITW give graduates an edge in competitive teacher recruitment processes at Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and state government schools. Ques. What happens if I am allotted a seat in Round I but cannot pay the fee on time? Can I still get a seat in Round II? Ans. No. As per NIT Warangal's admission policy, non-payment of the institute fee within the stipulated deadline in any round is treated as automatic withdrawal of the allotted seat. No further chance is granted in subsequent rounds to candidates who fail to pay in their allotted round. However, candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round I may be considered in Round II or the Spot Round if seats remain vacant. It is therefore critical to complete fee payment within the deadline once a seat is allotted.