IGNOU BEd Counselling 2026: Dates, Seat Allotment and Procedure
Indira Gandhi National Open University Bachelor of Education Entrance Test 2026 ( IGNOU BEd Entrance Test )
IGNOU BEd 2025 counseling: The exam conducting body, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) conducts the IGNOU BEd 2025 counseling after the results are declared. The IGNOU BEd counseling dates will be announced a week after the IGNOU BEd results are announced. Candidates who qualify for the IGNOU B.Ed 2025 as per the results will be able to participate in the IGNOU B.Ed counseling. During the counseling process, candidates will have to first register on the official website and select their regional center. During the registration, they will have to fill in the details as asked and complete the formalities, choice-filling rounds, etc post which they will have to appear for the document verification. The counseling schedule varies by regional center and is usually held on Saturdays and Sundays. There are generally four rounds of counseling. Post completing the counseling process candidates will be given admission to BEd courses held at various regional centers across different cities. The seat allotment will be done based on the guidelines defined by the B. Ed counseling Committee.
- Important Documents Required for IGNOU B.Ed counseling
- IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
- IGNOU B.Ed Counseling Process 2025
- IGNOU BEd Cut off 2025
- FAQs related to IGNOU BEd 2025 Counseling
Important Documents Required for IGNOU B.Ed counseling
Given below are some of the important documents that candidates should have during the time of counseling:
- IGNOU B.Ed mark sheet
- IGNOU call/counseling letter
- Academic certificates
- Character certificate
- Domicile certificate
- 2 Passport-size photographs
- ID Proof
- Caste, income and domicile certificate (if applicable)
IGNOU B.Ed counseling schedule will be different for different regional centers. There are usually four rounds of counseling for admission to IGNOU B.Ed. IGNOU B.Ed counseling is usually conducted on Saturdays and Sundays.
IGNOU B.Ed Counseling Process 2025
The IGNOU counseling process involves the
Online Registration
- Qualified candidates are needed to register on the counselling portal.
- Now, log in using the credentials.
- Fill in all personal details in the registration form and log in.
Payment
After logging in, candidates need to make an online payment for registration and the advanced college fee payment.
Document Verification
All the educational documents will be verified by the exam authorities. After the verification of documents for BEd colleges admission, aspirants will receive an OTP on their registered mobile number. Candidates can save the OTP for further use.
Choice Filling
After document verification, candidates will now be required to fill out their course and college choices in which they wish to take admission. Candidates will also be asked to submit the OTP received earlier during document verification.
Seat Allotment
The final procedure is seat allotment. Candidates will be provided seats based on their choices and the rank obtained in the entrance exam. Candidates can confirm the seat by paying the seat acceptance fee in the form of a Demand Draft.
IGNOU BEd Cut off 2025
Candidates who score equal to or more than the prescribed IGNOU BEd entrance exam cut off marks 2025 will be shortlisted for the next process. The detailed cut off marks of IGNOU BEd entrance exam 2025 will be displayed below shortly.
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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) : IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2022 Last Round Closing Score (General-All India)
| College | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University | 61 | 61 |
FAQs related to IGNOU BEd 2025 Counseling
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
IGNOU prescribes the exam pattern of its BEd entrance exam and mentions it in its official notification. As per the exam pattern, the test is of two-hour duration exam. The exam is conducted in offline mode. The question paper includes 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark. Questions i
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Indira Gandhi National Open University prescribes the IGNOU BEd Entrance exam pattern with 100 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
- Part A: General English Comprehension (10 Qs).
- Part B: Logical & Analytical Reasoning (20 Qs), Educational & General Awareness (25 Qs), Teaching-Learning & the School (25 Qs).
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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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The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam is conducted once in a year preferably in March. Indira Gandhi National Open University will release the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Application form in January 2026. Direct link will be provided at Shiksha.com.
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Answered 4 days ago
For the 2026 session, the IGNOU BEd admission dates hasn't been released yet. It might exeed for some programs.
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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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Answered 4 days ago
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
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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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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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No, NCERT books are good for conceptual clarity. But, to prepare for IGNOU Entrance Exam, extra study material is required.
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