Compare M.Plan and D.Ed: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
D.Ed and M.Plan show similar average salaries (around ₹ 10.0 L), so salary alone shouldn't decide this.
M.Plan is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 3.9 L vs ₹ 4.1 L for D.Ed). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 2.2 L.
M.Plan admits via GATE, CEED and 2 more; D.Ed admits via CBSE Class 12 Exam, IPU CET.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
M.Plan leads on lower average fees (₹ 3.9 L). None of the compared parameters favour D.Ed, though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 4.1 L - ₹ 15.6 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.6 L - ₹ 12.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 15.5 K - ₹ 7.7 L
Top Recruiters
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Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 10.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 10.0 L - ₹ 15.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 5.9 K - ₹ 8.2 L
Top Recruiters
For M.Plan, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: GATE, CEED, UGC NET, KIITEE. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For D.Ed, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: CBSE Class 12 Exam, IPU CET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.Plan shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹4,08,000 – ₹15,60,000) than D.Ed (₹10,00,000).
M.Plan has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹15,467 – ₹7,65,000) than D.Ed (₹5,870 – ₹8,20,000).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.