B.Ed

IGNOU conducts its own entrance examination for admission to Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. The IGNOU BEd cutoff for 2026 is 78–90 marks for the General AI category. The IGNOU BEd Entrance Test is an all-India level entrance test conducted by Indira Gandhi National Open University. Students can click on this link for more information. 

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• General category: 50% in graduation

• Reserved categories (OBC/SC/ST/PwD/EWS): 45% in graduation

• Any recognised bachelor's degree is acceptable.

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Tuition + library + lab + exam + activities = ₹19,400 approx.
− Includes specific components like:
• Library security (refundable)
• Exam fee
• Registration and eligibility charges
This kind of structure is seen in official college fee schedules that list fees per semester. 

Another college might have a total 1st semester fee around ₹57,700 with fees broken down into items like admission fee, tuition, library, identity card, sports, development and exam fees.

IGNOU prescribes the exam pattern of its BEd entrance exam and mentions it in its official notification. As per the exam pattern, the test is of two-hour duration exam. The exam is conducted in offline mode. The question paper includes 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark. Questions in the IGNOU BEd entrance test will be asked in both Hindi and English.

Yes, it is important to clear the IGNOU BEd entrance test. The scores and result decides if you will get the admission.

The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Syllabus is released for all four subjects - General English Comprehension, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Educational and General Awareness, and Teaching Learning and Aptitude. The IGNOU BEd entrance test includes the basic teaching concepts alongside a general intelligence test. 

Indira Gandhi National Open University prescribes the IGNOU BEd Entrance exam pattern with 100 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.

• Part A: General English Comprehension (10 Qs).

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam include 100 MCQs of 100 marks that candidates need to complete in two hours. Candidates will get +1 for every correct answer. There is no negative marking for an incorrect or a question left unanswered in the exam.

The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam is conducted once in a year preferably in March. Indira Gandhi National Open University released the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Application form on 29 January 2026. Direct link is provided at Shiksha.com.

The PTET application form-filling will start in March 2026 and is expected to be continued till May with the late fees.