D Ed full form is Diploma of Education. Diploma of Education is a 2-year certificate-level teacher training program designed to equip candidates with the necessary knowledge to be better elementary-level teachers (class I - class VIII). D Ed course is designed in a way that imparts both theoretical and practical knowledge. There are classroom lectures, microteaching sessions, and internship opportunities. The classroom lectures and seminars enhance individual's learning regarding teaching and education, practical internships on the other hand make them aware of the complex real-life problems that may arise. 

Career opportunities after DEd are promising due to the rising demand of skilled nursery teachers in India. Also, D Ed is a shorter route to becoming a teacher as compared to B.Ed because some D Ed courses last for one year. D.Ed courses are also supported and promoted by the Government of India through its various schemes and initiatives. The D.Ed courses can be pursued as a full-time regular course, or in distance mode. Further, there is a flexibility to pursue it full time, or part-time. D Ed course duration varies from 1-3 years, depending on the course and university. 

Eligibility for DEd courses requires one to complete 10+2 from a recognized board with an aggregate of 50% or more. Some states require candidates to have Physics, Chemistry, and Maths as core subjects if they wish to pursue DEd course. Admission to D Ed courses happens through both merit and entrance exams depending on the university. Some colleges conduct their own entrance exams for selecting the candidates. Some of the popular and commonly accepted D Ed exams include RIE CEE, PTET, and IGNOU D Ed Entrance Exam. D Ed courses are from various recognized colleges including Amity University, University of Mumbai, and Singhania University. D.Ed course fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 1,00,000.

Candidates get jobs in Universities, Coaching Centres, and Schools after completing their D.Ed course. Some of the top job profiles one can undertake after completing D.Ed course include Nursery teacher, Special Education Teacher, Education Counselor, and Private Tutor. The average salary range from INR 3.5 lakh - INR 6.5 lakh. Some of the top hirers for D Ed graduates include Kendriya Vidyalyas, Navodya Vidyalayas, and Edtech platforms like Unacademy and Vedantu.