Top 5 BEd Entrance Exams To Apply This Year
Top 5 exams that are accepting registrations. Candidates can check the exam details, important dates, and more information here.
Top 5 BEd Entrance Exams To Apply This Year
Teaching is one of the noble professions in India and every year lakhs of candidates apply for various BEd entrance exams to pursue a Bachelor of Education (BEd.). To get admission into the BEd course, the first step is to apply for the BEd entrance exam and qualify for the exam. Various universities and state education boards conduct these BEd entrance exams to shortlist candidates for BEd programs offered by participating colleges from the respective states. If you too are planning to appear in the BEd entrance exam this year, here are the top 5 exams that are accepting registrations for the same. Check the exam details, important dates, and more information here.
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- 1. MAH BEd CET 2026
- 2. IGNOU BEd CET 2026
- 3. UP BEd JEE 2026
- 4. IPU CET BEd 2026
- 5. Other Major BEd Entrance Exams (Upcoming Registrations)
1. MAH BEd CET 2026
The State CET Cell Maharashtra will start accepting registrations in December-January for its MAH BEd CET exam. It is a state-level BEd entrance test that is conducted to shortlist candidates for the BEd course provided by the participating government, aided and private institutions across the state.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
February 28, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Eligibility |
Bachelor's or Master's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) |
| Subjects Covered |
General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Teaching Aptitude |
| Official Website |
cetcell.mahacet.org |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, if you wish to get admission in a government college in Maharashtra for the BEd course, then you have to clear the MAH BEd CET exam. Some private colleges also offer direct admission.
- Candidates with at least 50% marks in either in the Bachelor's Degree and/or in the Master's degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanity
- Bachelor's in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or in any other qualification equivalent thereto, are eligible for admission to the programme
- relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates.
For Physical Science Group in RIE CEE: Students must have passed class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Statistics, getting at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD) in 2025, 2024, or 2023.
2. IGNOU BEd CET 2026
The IGNOU BEd Common Entrance Test is one of the popular BEd entrance exams, which is conducted on a national level by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Shortlisted candidates will be offered admission to its two-year BEd program in distance mode.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
February 21, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Eligibility |
bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and must be either in-service teachers or have teaching experience. |
| Subjects Covered |
General English, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Teaching-Learning & School, Educational & General Awareness |
| Official Website |
ignou.ac.in |
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3. UP BEd JEE 2026
The Uttar Pradesh BEd Joint Entrance Examination (UP BEd JEE) is conducted by Bundelkhand University, Jhansi for admission to BEd colleges in Uttar Pradesh. It is yet another popular exam in India, conducted to shortlist candidates for BEd courses across participating colleges from Uttar Pradesh.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
March 15, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam |
Offline (Pen & Paper-Based Test) |
| Eligibility |
Candidates must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST categories). |
| Subjects Covered |
General Knowledge, Language (Hindi/English), Teaching Aptitude, General Aptitude, Subject-Specific Questions |
| Official Website |
bujhansi.ac.in |
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, the degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University is valid for CTET and other government jobs also. Candidates can get admission after clearing the IGNOU BEd Entrance Test.
The RIE CEE 2026 eligibility criteria require candidates to pass Class 12 with at least 50% marks in aggregate and 45% for reserved categories). Check the requirements for the subject-specific area before applying.
Yes, the MAH BEd CET is compulsory for admission to most BEd colleges in Maharashtra, including government, aided, and unaided institutions
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4. IPU CET BEd 2026
The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi, conducts the Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) for BEd admissions. The registrations for the IPU CET 2026 are underway.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
March 31, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Eligibility |
Bachelor's or Master’s degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university |
| Subjects Covered |
General Awareness, Mental Ability, Teaching Aptitude, English Comprehension |
| Official Website |
ipu.ac.in |
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5. Other Major BEd Entrance Exams (Upcoming Registrations)
Apart from the exams listed above, there are several other BEd entrance tests which are expected to start their process soon. Some of the popular exams are -
PTET (Rajasthan Pre-Teacher Education Test 2026)
- PTET registrations are expected to be conducted in May 2026
- Registrations likely to begin in March-April 2026
- The exam body is yet to be disclosed
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TS EDCET (Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test 2026)
- TS EdCET registration is expected to start in March 2026
- Conducted by Kakatiya University, Hyderabad
- Exam to be held on June 1, 2026
- Website: tgche.ac.in
AP EDCET (Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test 2026)
- APEdCET registrations are expected to start in March-April 2026
- Conducted by Acharya Nagarjuna University.
- The exam is to be held on June 8, 2026.
- Website: sche.ap.gov.in/edcet
Bihar BEd CET 2026
- Bihar BEd CET registration will start in April
- Conducted by LNMU
- Website: biharcetbed-lnmu.in
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