The B.T.C. (Basic Training Certificate) course is now known as the D.El.Ed. (Diploma in Elementary Education) [1, 2]. It is a two-year program designed to train teachers for primary and upper-primary schools [1, 2, 8]. 

D.El.Ed. Course Details

• Duration: The course is two years long and consists of four semesters [1, 2, 6].
• Eligibility: To be eligible, a candidate must have passed the 12th standard (intermediate) with at least 50% marks. Some relaxations in marks are available for candidates from reserved categories [1, 2, 8].
• Admission: Admission is generally based on a state-level entrance examination, often followed by a counseling process [1, 2, 8].
• Syllabus: The curriculum covers a wide range of topics related to educational psychology, child development, pedagogy (teaching methods), and classroom management [1, 6]. It also includes practical training and internships [1, 2].
• Career Opportunities: After completing the D.El.Ed., you are qualified to become a primary or upper-primary school teacher in both government and private schools [1, 2]. You may need to pass a teacher eligibility test, such as CTET, to secure a government teaching position [2]. 

The B.T.C. course is now officially known as the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). It is a two-year professional diploma program designed for aspiring teachers of primary and upper primary classes in India. 

Course details

• Duration: The program typically lasts for two years, divided into four semesters.
• Eligibility: To be eligible, candidates generally need to have completed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, though requirements may vary slightly by state.
• Admission: Admission is usually based on either an entrance exam or merit based on Class 12 marks, depending on the state and institution.
• Curriculum: The syllabus covers foundational topics such as child development, teaching methodologies (pedagogy), classroom management, and subjects like language and mathematics.
• Internship: Practical training is a mandatory component of the course and typically involves a school internship.