About
OfficialThe Central Institute of Education is a University of Delhi institution for professional learning and research in education, established in 1947.
- Established in 1947, just after India's independence
- Affiliated to the University of Delhi
- Recognised as an Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE)
- Offers M.Ed., M.Phil., and PhD programmes
- Address: 33, Chhatra Marg, Delhi - 110007
History
The Central Institute of Education was established in 1947, just after India's independence. It was the first central institute of professional learning and research in education established after independence. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Education Minister Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad took considerable interest in its establishment. The institute is now known as the Department of Education, University of Delhi, and was earlier known as CIE.
About
The institute was envisioned with the teachings of Rabindranath Tagore, 'Let a lamp kindle another lamp.' It seeks to create an educated and enlightened society by nurturing reflective educators for different levels of education. Its major thrust is preparing professionals to serve as school teachers and administrators, university faculty, senior educational leaders, professional practitioners, policymakers, and researchers. The institute is recognised as an Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE) and established the Maulana Azad Centre for Elementary and Social Education (MACESE).
Academics
The institute offers a full-time two-year advanced programme leading to a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. It also offers a full-time M.Phil. programme of eighteen months and a part-time programme of twenty-four months for working professionals. A doctoral research programme leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is also available.
Campus & Facilities
The institute is located at 33, Chhatra Marg, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110007, India. It has the CIE Experimental Basic School. Listed facilities include a computer lab, E.T. lab, research room, psychology lab, science labs, library, hostels, sports room, canteen, photocopy service, and facilities for special students.
Admissions
Admission routes include ITEP (Integrated Teacher Education Programme) through registration, allocation and an admission schedule, and B.Ed. first-year admission through registration and document verification. Two-year postgraduate programmes admit students through the Common Seat Allocation System Postgraduate (CSAS PG). PhD admission is through interview and merit lists.
Quick stats
Courses offered
10
Avg placements
₹3.8 lakh / yr
Total intake
50
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources