
IGNOU BEd Answer Key 2026: Indira Gandhi National Open University releases the answer key along with the question papers. If you are planning to appear for this BEd entrance exam, then you can use this final answer key to predict what you might score.
Expected Release Date for Provisional Answer Key: two weeks after the exam
For the Correction Window: for a week
Accepted Answer Key: First week of April
Official Website: ignou.ac.in
You can use the application number and your DOB to log in to the portal. It will take you to the IGNOU BEd answer key link. Bookmark this page if you wish to get regular updates about the exam.
- IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Highlights
- IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
- How to Check IGNOU BEd Answer Keys?
- Details Mentioned in IGNOU BEd Answer Key
- How to calculate the score in IGNOU BEd Exam?
- Raising Objections on IGNOU BEd Provisional Answer Key
- FAQs related to IGNOU BEd Answer Paper Keys 2026
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Highlights
Below, we have provided you with the basics about the IGNOU BEd answer key that you must know.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
IGNOU BEd Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body |
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| Level |
National |
| Frequency |
Once a year |
| Mode |
Offline |
| Duration |
2 hours |
| Medium of Paper |
English & Hindi |
| Helpdesk Number |
011-29572945 |
| Official Website |
www.ignou.ac.in |
How to Check IGNOU BEd Answer Keys?
- Browse to the ignou.ac.in
- Click on the ‘IGNOU BEd Exam Key Paper 2026’ link
- Select the question paper set you have attempted
- Download the PDF file of the key paper 2026
- Use it to compare what you have answered.
You can use the solutions released in the provisional key to predict your score. The correction window opens before the final key release.
Details Mentioned in IGNOU BEd Answer Key
The answer key will contain the correct answers for all the questions asked in the IGNOU BEd exam.
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Exam name
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Paper number
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Set name
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Question numbers
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Correct answer options
Check the Previous Year IGNOU BEd Answer Key 2025
Also, Check the Answer Keys of other Popular BEd Entrance Examinations:
How to calculate the score in IGNOU BEd Exam?
The marking scheme for the IGNOU BEd exam is quite simple. As there is no provision for negative marking, the calculation becomes way easier. Tabulated below is the scheme for the exam:
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Test Marking Scheme |
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|---|---|
| Correct Answer |
+1 |
| Incorrect Answer |
0 |
| Un-attempted Question |
0 |
There is no penalty in this teaching test. If you answer 75 questions right, result score will be 75.
Raising Objections on IGNOU BEd Provisional Answer Key
In case a candidate has any kind of objection contrary to the released responses or is not satisfied with the answer key, they can very well challenge the key on the official website. But, to do so, they must pay a processing fee for each question that has to be challenged. The sum of the amount is refundable on the condition that the challenge is correct.
Objection Raise Process
- Log in to the IGNOU Answer Key 2026 portal.
- Click on the "Challenge Answer Key" link.
- Choose the question and provide a valid explanation or reference for the objection reason.
- Pay the fee for the objection process.
Note: You have to pay 200 Rs for every answer you wish to challenge
- Make sure to submit it before the last date.
Note: The fee won't be returned.
What next?
After the release of the provisional answer key, IGNOU will release the response sheet. Within a few days, the result will be declared on the ignou.ac.in. You will get the notification on the contact number and email ID you have provided during registration.
Download the result with your login details. The result is declared as a scorecard. After that, IGNOU will issue the list of the chosen candidates for admission.
FAQs related to IGNOU BEd Answer Paper Keys 2026
Check here for additional FAQs related to IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2026 Answer Key:
IGNOU BEd Entrance Test Exam
Student Forum
Answered 4 days ago
The Student Evaluation Division (SED) of IGNOU is entrusted with the responsibility. They conduct the examinations and evaluate for 2 sessions of examinations in a year both in offline and online modes.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
No, even in IGNOU, students need to study and clear the exams. They even need to complete the assignments as 40 marks are given out of it.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The IGNOU BEd entrance exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
A good score for the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam varies by category. For general, it is 70%, SC/ST/OBC, 50 to 60%.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, 36 out of 100 is generally a pass in most IGNOU undergraduate (UG) courses for the theory exam. Completing assignments is as important.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
To prepare for the IGNOU BEd entrance exam, understand the syllabus (English, Reasoning, General/Educational Awareness, Teaching Aptitude). Start preparing using a study plan. Attempt previous year and mock papers.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Syllabus is divided into two parts.
| Syllabus | Section-Wise Topics |
|---|---|
| General English Comprehension | Basic Grammar |
| Reading Comprehension | |
| Idioms & Phrases | |
| Synonym & Antonym | |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | Number Series |
| Coding Decoding | |
| Calendar | |
| Classification | |
| Analogy | |
| Blood Relation | |
| Number and Alphanumeric series | |
| Logical Reasoning | |
| Educational and General Awareness | History |
| Geography | |
| Political Science | |
| Social Science | |
| Current Affairs | |
| Teaching, Learning, and the School | Fundamentals and Principles of Education |
| Inclusive Education and Teaching Ability | |
| Learning and Pedagogy | |
| Development of Teacher Education in India | |
| Responsibilities Towards Society | |
| Aptitude and Development of Students | |
| Experiments Related to School and New Finding Activities | |
| Child Centred and Progressive Education |
Part B
| Syllabus | Section-Wise Topics |
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| English | Word Usage |
| Grammar | |
| Reading Ability | |
| English Literature | |
| Hindi | Word Usage |
| Grammar | |
| Reading Ability | |
| Hindi Literature | |
| Science | Physics |
| Chemistry | |
| Biology | |
| Social Studies | History |
| Geography | |
| Economics | |
| Political Science | |
| Social Science | |
| Current Affairs | |
| Mathematics | Arithmetics |
| Number System | |
| Simplification | |
| Algebra | |
| Geometry | |
| Trigonometry |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
After IGNOU BEd entrance exam is held in March, the conducting body takes approximately 45 days to declare the results. As per last year trends, it is expected to be announced in June 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To check the result, candidates need to login using their credentials. It will be displayed on the screen.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
IGNOU takes around 45-60 days to declare the result after the IGNOU BEd entrance exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Who checks IGNOU exam papers?