Junior Basic Training (JBT)

Junior Basic Training (JBT) is a teacher training program that focuses on preparing individuals to become primary school teachers. The specific details of JBT programs can vary by country or educational system. Typically, JBT programs aim to equip prospective teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to teach at the primary level.

JBT Full Form is Junior Basic Training. JBT is a 2-year diploma-level course. The JBT syllabus is divided into four semesters, focusing on training individuals in student handling and management at the elementary level. JBT eligibility requires that the student has completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized university. Eligible candidates can apply for this course through the college's official websites or obtain application forms from respective colleges.

Why Study JBT?

  • After completing a 2 years long academic program, Junior Basic Training professionals become eligible to work at elementary level schools, nurseries and similar educational institutes imparting elementary education. This teacher training course suits those who want to teach at lower (elementary) level schools.
  • Junior Basic Training has a wide scope of career opportunities, but apart from the career aspect, this course is suitable for those who love the profession of teaching and who feel an attachment with the Children.
  • Thus the demand for the JBT courses is on rising with both the private and government institutes imparting the same. Apart from teaching jobs, candidates have the option of working as a consultant of education, assistants, educational employees, social workers, educational specialists, etc.
  • The candidates can also go for further education in the field of teaching like B.Ed & M.Ed, and related courses.

JBT Admission: Merit-Based

Colleges come up with their cut off list, and after fulfilling the cutoff criteria, one becomes eligible to take admission in the JBT course. Here are the steps of the admission process through merit.

  • Online Registration: The first step is to log on to the Online Application Portal and register by entering details like name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID etc. After the registration is completed, students will be given a “Username” and “Password” which will be their login credentials for the next time they log on to the portal.
  • Submitting the Specific details: The next step is to log in using the provided Username and Password. Students will have to fill the application form with their basic details like Gender, Address Subject, Marks, etc.
  • Uploading the Documents: Upload the scanned copies of the documents like mark sheet, etc The scanned copies are preferred in black and white and must be of the specific size as mentioned by the college.
  • Payment of Application Fee: Candidates need to pay the application fee in the next step. Once the payment of the application fee is done, the application number will be sent to the candidate by SMS or through the mail.
  • Review: This is the final stage of getting admission on the basis of merit. Once all the registration and payments are done, the college will decide and publish the names of the students granted admission.