IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026 (Started): Direct Link, Registration Process, & Fees

The official IGNOU BEd Application Form notification has been out.

Events	Timeline (Tentative)
Conducting Body	Conducting Body
IGNOU BEd Registration Period	January 29, 2026 - February 27, 2026
IGNOU BEd Registration Begins	January 29, 2026
IGNOU BEd Application Filling Last Date	February 27
Eligibility	50% marks in UG/PG must have completed a NCTE-recognised teacher training education programme through face-to-face mode
Admission Mode	Online (test-centre based entrance)
IGNOU BEd Website	https://ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login
IGNOU BEd Application Form Fee	1000 Rs.  (non-refundable)

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Candidates must fulfil the IGNOU BEd eligibility criteria if they wish to complete the registration process. The requirements must be fulfilled for education and age by all applicants to fill the IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026. 

IGNOU BEd Eligibility Criteria: Academic

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
• Reserved category candidates can apply with 45% marks in graduation.
• Bachelor‘s in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or any other equivalent qualification.
• A Bachelor’s Degree of at least 3 years in a relevant discipline.

IGNOU BEd Eligibility Criteria: Professional

• Having a teacher education programme in face-to-face mode recognised by NCTE is also mandatory.
• Trained in-service teachers in elementary education.

IGNOU BEd Eligibility Criteria: Age

There is no age limit to fill out the IGNOU BEd Application Form. 

Important: Score secured in IGNOU entrance test conducted across India will be taken into account. Candidates must submit the completed application form along with self-attested copies of the required documents mentioned in Entrance-cum-Admission Form. Original documents will need to be submitted later for verification after candidate receives the admission offer letter.

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Before beginning the registration process, the applicants must adhere to the listed guidelines for the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam. 

• Ineligible submissions of the application forms get rejected. Candidates are requested to check if they fulfill the eligibility criteria or not. 
• The entered details can't be changed later, so add the postal address, email ID, and active contact details.
• Complete the registration process before the last date. The late or incomplete forms are not accepted under any circumstances.
• Multiple submission by a single candidate isn't allowed. If done, there is a chance of complete cancellation.
• The IGNOU exam centre choice is given during the form-filling process, but the final centre allotted by Indira Gandhi National Open University is non-changeable.

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Process for IGNOU BEd form-filling:

Fill the Registration Form

• Click on https://ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in/index.php/
• Click on the Apply Online button
• Fill in all details on the registration page.
• Click on Submit button
• Note down the system-generated application number

Fill the Application Form

• Login to the registered account using username and password
• Fill all details in the application form, such as a postal address, category, educational qualification, choice of four cities for exam center, etc
• Click on the Submit button

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Upload Scanned Images of Photograph & Signature  

Document	Specification
Photograph	Size:< 100 kb Format: JPG/ JPEG
Signature	Size: Less than 50 kb Format: JPG/ JPEG

Next, you need to pay the application fee in online mode. You can use a debit card/a credit card/ net banking.

Application Fee

Thousand Rupees only

Print at least 4 copies of the confirmation page for future use.

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The application fee might change since the notification hasn't been released.  We have provided the details based on last year's entrance schedule.

Particulars	Application Fees
Registration Fee	INR 1000/-
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2026 Application fees with 1st late fees	INR 1500/-
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2026 Application fees with 2nd late fees	INR 2000/-

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Before you begin filling out IGNOU BEd online application form, gather required documents and details. It will help you complete registration process smoothly and without any delays.

You should keep the listed documents and information ready before starting the IGNOU BEd online application process.

Govt identity details like Aadhaar Number/ EPIC No/ Passport Number/ Ration Card Number/ Bank Account Number/ PAN Number/ Other valid Govt IDs	Mailing and permanent address, mobile number, email ID
Scanned images of the latest photograph Size: 10 to 200 kilobytes Format: JPG/ JPEG	Scanned image of signature Size: 4 kb to 30 kb Format: JPG/ JPEG
Bank account details for application fee payment	Copy of Board/ University Certificate
Qualifying degree certificate or last semester mark sheet	Four test cities in order of preference
Category certificate, if applicable	Person with Disability (PwD) certificate, if applicable

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Be mindful during the IGNOU BEd Entrance Test application form filing.

• Complete the requirements necessary to appear for the exam.
• Mention the complete postal address. 
• Final submission of the application form remains incomplete if the candidate does not upload scanned images of the photograph and signature.
• If you don't pay the required amount, then the submission remains incomplete.
• You won't get any amount back after paying it.
• There is no provision to upload any certificate or educational document at the time of registration.
• The entire IGNOU BEd Entrance Test application process is online. Therefore, candidates are not required to submit any document or confirmation page through post/ fax/ by hand.
• Multiple application forms submitted by the candidate get rejected.
• Choice of examination cities once filled in the application form cannot be changed.

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