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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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2 months agoScholar-Level 17
Hi.
Yes, you can still apply for M.Com from IGNOU even if your graduation degree shows “ER” (Essential Repeat / Enrolled Result / Backlog) — but there are a few important points to note:
IGNOU Eligibility for M.Com
Basic Requirement: You must have a B.Com, BBA, or other recognised bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognized university.
Percentage/Grade: IGNOU generally does not have a strict minimum percentage requirement for M.Com.
Result Status: IGNOU requires that your graduation degree is completed and recognized.
Impact of “ER”
ER means you have a back paper / result pending in your undergraduate degree.
IGNOU usually requires the f
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
The IGNOU BEd counselling begins after the IGNOU BEd entrance exam result declaration. The merit list is released based on which the candidates had to report with the required documents and fees at the chosen centre.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, an IGNOU BEd degree is fully valid for government jobs in India, as IGNOU is a Central University recognised by UGC and DEB, and its degrees are treated as equivalent to regular degrees for all major government exams (UPSC, SSC, Teaching, etc.), provided you meet specific subject/marks criteria and NCTE guidelines.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Indira Gandhi National Open University is expected to conduct the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam is March. The notification for the same can be out anytime soon preferably in the first week of January.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Indira Gandhi National Open University conducts the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam every year in March. Candidates who wish to complete BEd from IGNOU must clear this exam. The application form will be out in January.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, NCERT books are good for conceptual clarity. But, to prepare for IGNOU Entrance Exam, extra study material is required.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Start with checking syllabus and pattern. Make a timetable and spend atleast 2-3 hours on every subject. Attempt past year and mock papers.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
There are many books available in the market. These are some of the recommended books for IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam
| Book Name | Authors/Publisher |
|---|---|
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Guide | R Gupta |
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Entrance Guide | Shubhkamna Publication |
| Teaching Aptitude and Aptitude for Entrance Exams | Paperback Publications |
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Parvesh Pariksha 2020 (Hindi) | Arihant Publications |
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Test: Previous Years Papers (Solved) (Hindi) | Ramesh Publishing House |
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Preparation Guide | Paperback Publications |
| 15 Practice Sets for IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam | Arihant Publications |
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