IGNOU B.Ed Application Form 2026: Check How to Apply Online

Indira Gandhi National Open University Bachelor of Education Entrance Test 2026 ( IGNOU BEd Entrance Test )

Anshul Jindal
Updated on Jan 5, 2026 12:19 IST

By Anshul Jindal, Associate Senior Executive

IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026: Indira Gandhi National Open University is expected to begin the BEd registration process in January. The IGNOU BEd Registration process will be made available at https://ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in/. Depending on the eligibility criteria, candidates can start the registration process. The expected IGNOU Application Form Dates are

IGNOU BEd Application Form Release 22nd January 2026 (Expected)
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Date mid-March (Expected)

Candidates will be given 25-30 days to complete the process and pay the required fee. It is important to fill out the form before the last date to appear for the IGNOU BEd exam. On Shiksha.com, you will find all the events, including all the important dates. Bookmark NOW, for quick and timely updates.

Table of contents
  • IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026 Schedule
  • IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
  • How to Fill IGNOU BEd Entrance Test Application Form 2026?
  • IGNOU BEd Application Fee
  • IGNOU BEd Application Form - List of Important Documents
  • IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026: Things to Keep in Mind
  • FAQs Related to IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026
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IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026 Schedule

The official IGNOU BEd Application Form notification hasn't been released yet. We are providing you with the expected schedule in the table.

Events Timeline (Tentative)
Registration Begins January 24 
Last Date February 28
Website https://ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login
Application Form Fee 1000 Rs.

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Dates & Schedule 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
To Be Notified

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DatesPast Exam Dates
To Be Notified

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How to Fill IGNOU BEd Entrance Test Application Form 2026?

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

Also Read: IGNOU BEd 2026 Counselling

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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IGNOU BEd Application Fee

The application fee might change since the notification hasn't been released.  We have provided the details based on the 2025 entrance schedule.

Particulars

Application Fees

Registration Fee

INR 1000/-

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2026 Application fees with 1st late fees

INR 500/-

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2026 Application fees with 2nd late fees

INR 1000/-

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IGNOU BEd Application Form - List of Important Documents

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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IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026: Things to Keep in Mind

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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FAQs Related to IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026

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Answered 4 days ago

The Indira Gandhi National Open University admission for the year 2026 is now open for the January session. For BEd course, it will be available soon via IGNOU Entrance exam.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

If you meet the eligibility for entrances like IGNOU BEd, appear for the exam, and clear it then yes, you can do BEd in 2026.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

Yes, BEd is possible from Indira Gandhi National Open University. The candidate can get admission by clearing the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

To apply, the candidate must appear for the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam held in March. The registration process will begin in January 2026.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

Yes and that candidate must have atleast 50% in their graduation.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

(i) 50% marks in Graduation or Post Graduation Degree;
(ii) “Applicants need to ensure that they have done NCTE recognised courses in face-to-face mode to be eligible for admission to B.Ed. Programme”
AND
The score obtained in the entrance test conducted by IGNOU all over India.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

The IGNOU BEd result date 2026 has not been announced yet. It is expected to be in March.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

The downloadable link will be available at the website. The candidates need to enter their  enrollment number and DOB and submit. Download your admit card for future purposes 

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

However, the dates have not yet been released. The IGNOU BEd Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released around March 2026, a few weeks before the exam.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

The candidate need to appear for IGNOU BEd entrance test and clear it to get admission in this course. The application form is released around January and the exam is conducted in March.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

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