IGNOU BEd Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
Indira Gandhi National Open University Bachelor of Education Entrance Test 2026 ( IGNOU BEd Entrance Test )
IGNOU BEd Exam Pattern 2026: The exam conducting authority, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) sets the exam pattern of the BEd entrance exam which is mentioned in its official notification. Candidates taking the IGNOU BEd entrance exam can check the pattern before starting their preparation. The exam pattern of IGNOU BEd entrance exam consists of the mode, sections, and types of questions asked IGNOU BEd exam along with the marking scheme. As per the exam pattern, the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test is of 2-hour duration exam while the exam is conducted in offline mode. As per the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Pattern question paper is divided into two parts (parts A and B) spread over a total of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The maximum number of marks that candidates can secure in the exam is 100. Questions in the IGNOU B.Ed entrance test will be asked in both Hindi and English languages.
- IGNOU BEd Exam Pattern -Highlights
- IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Section-Wise Pattern
- IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Marking Scheme
- IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026
- FAQs on IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Pattern 2026
IGNOU BEd Exam Pattern -Highlights
| IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Pattern |
|
|---|---|
| Mode of exam |
Offline |
| Duration of exam |
2 hours |
| Number of sections |
2 |
| Number of questions |
100 |
| Type of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total marks |
100 |
| Language of question paper |
Hindi and English |
Check the Exam Pattern of Popular Teaching exams:
IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Section-Wise Pattern
Choose one subject in section B.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A |
||
| General English Comprehension |
10 |
10 |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
| Educational & General Awareness |
25 |
25 |
| Teaching-Learning & the School |
25 |
25 |
| Part-B |
||
| Subject (choose 1)
|
20 |
20 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Marking Scheme
The marking scheme is tabulated below.
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Test Marking Scheme |
|
|---|---|
| Correct Answer |
+1 |
| Incorrect Answer |
0 |
| Un-attempted Question |
0 |
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026
Along with prescribing the pattern the exam conducting body also prescribes the IGNOU BEd entrance exam syllabus 2026. Candidates preparing for the exam must go through the syllabus along with the pattern to know the subjects, topics, and sub-topics from which the questions will be based.
From the following table candidates can check the IGNOU BEd 2026 syllabus -
| English Comprehension |
Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
Education and General Awareness |
Teaching Aptitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Grammar Reading comprehension Idioms and phrases Antonyms and synonyms |
Alphanumeric Series Analogy Classification Coding – decoding Calendar Nonverbal Number Series Blood relation Logical reasoning (Syllogism, question-based on the statement) |
Geography Social science, Current affairs History Political science |
Aptitude & Development of Student Responsibility towards Societies Development of Teacher Education in India Teaching Ability Experiments Related to School & New Findings Activities Fundamentals & Principles of Education Child-Centered & Progressive Education Inclusive Education Learning & Pedagogy |
FAQs on IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Pattern 2026
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IGNOU BEd Entrance Test Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
The Indira Gandhi National Open University admission for the year 2026 is now open for the January session. For BEd course, it will be available soon via IGNOU Entrance exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
If you meet the eligibility for entrances like IGNOU BEd, appear for the exam, and clear it then yes, you can do BEd in 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, BEd is possible from Indira Gandhi National Open University. The candidate can get admission by clearing the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
To apply, the candidate must appear for the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam held in March. The registration process will begin in January 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes and that candidate must have atleast 50% in their graduation.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
(i) 50% marks in Graduation or Post Graduation Degree;
(ii) “Applicants need to ensure that they have done NCTE recognised courses in face-to-face mode to be eligible for admission to B.Ed. Programme”
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The score obtained in the entrance test conducted by IGNOU all over India.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The IGNOU BEd result date 2026 has not been announced yet. It is expected to be in March.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The downloadable link will be available at the website. The candidates need to enter their enrollment number and DOB and submit. Download your admit card for future purposes
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
However, the dates have not yet been released. The IGNOU BEd Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released around March 2026, a few weeks before the exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The candidate need to appear for IGNOU BEd entrance test and clear it to get admission in this course. The application form is released around January and the exam is conducted in March.
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Contributor-Level 10
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