IGNOU BEd & MEd Admission
Indira Gandhi National Open University Bachelor of Education Entrance Test 2026 ( IGNOU BEd Entrance Test )
IGNOU BEd application form for 2026 session has closed. The exam will be held on March 29, 2026. Check eligibility, application fee, exam details and dates for IGNOU BEd form.
IGNOU BEd Registration 2026
IGNOU BEd exam will be held on March 29, 2026. Admit cards will be released between March 24 and 25, 2026. You can download IGNOU BEd admit card 2026 through official IGNOU website. Admission will be done using entrance test only. IGNOU BEd course is approved by NCTE. Many teachers choose this course because it is flexible and trusted. You should read all details before applying so no mistakes happen later.
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- IGNOU BEd Admission 2026 Important Dates
- IGNOU BEd Eligibility Criteria 2026
- How to Apply IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026
- IGNOU BEd Application Fee 2026
- IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2026
- IGNOU BEd Course Duration and Medium
- Documents Needed for IGNOU BEd Application Form
IGNOU BEd Admission 2026 Important Dates
Details of IGNOU BEd exam dates are given below. Dates help you plan better and not forget anything.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin Available | 29 January 2026 |
| IGNOU BEd Application Form Start | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 February 2026 |
| Entrance Test Date | 29 March |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
IGNOU BEd Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before you apply, you must check IGNOU BEd Eligibility. If you are not eligible then form may be cancelled later.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with at least 50% marks, while those with a BE or BTech degree in Science or Mathematics should have a minimum of 55% marks.
You can apply if you are a trained in-service teacher. Face-to-face teacher education from NCTE recognized institute is required. SC, ST, OBC, and PwD students get 5% marks relaxation. There is no age limit for IGNOU BEd.
Also Read: IGNOU BEd Entrance Test Books 2026
How to Apply IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026
IGNOU BEd Application Form can be filled out only online. An offline form is not accepted anywhere.
- Visit official IGNOU website
- Click on IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026 link
- Register using email and mobile number
- Fill in your personal and education details
- Upload photo and documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit form and download page
You should check details twice before final submit.
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IGNOU BEd Application Fee 2026
You must pay fee while filling the IGNOU BEd Application Form. Without fee payment form is incomplete. Fee payment is online only. You can use debit card, credit card or net banking.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹1000 |
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IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2026
IGNOU BEd Admission 2026 will be done by an entrance test. Your score in exam decides your merit.
| Exam Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | MCQ |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Merit List | Regional Centre-wise |
The hall ticket will be available online before exam date. You must download it.
IGNOU BEd Course Duration and Medium
IGNOU BEd course is a minimum of two years. You can take more time but not more than five years.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum Duration | 2 Years |
| Maximum Duration | 5 Years |
| Medium | Hindi & English |
| Total Fee | ₹60,000 |
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Documents Needed for IGNOU BEd Application Form
You should keep documents ready before filling out form. This will save time. Required documents include photo, signature, degree marksheets, teacher training certificate, and category certificate if any. IGNOU BEd is popular because it is flexible. Fees are affordable. Course is recognized everywhere. Teachers can study while working. Study centres are available in many cities.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months 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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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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The IGNOU BEd entrance exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks
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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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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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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 |
|---|---|
| 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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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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