IGNOU BEd Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
Indira Gandhi National Open University Bachelor of Education Entrance Test 2026 ( IGNOU BEd Entrance Test )
IGNOU BEd Exam Pattern 2026: The exam conducting authority, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) sets the exam pattern of the BEd entrance exam which is mentioned in its official notification. Candidates taking the IGNOU BEd entrance exam can check the pattern before starting their preparation. The exam pattern of IGNOU BEd entrance exam consists of the mode, sections, and types of questions asked IGNOU BEd exam along with the marking scheme. As per the exam pattern, the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test is of 2-hour duration exam while the exam is conducted in offline mode. As per the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Pattern question paper is divided into two parts (parts A and B) spread over a total of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The maximum number of marks that candidates can secure in the exam is 100. Questions in the IGNOU B.Ed entrance test will be asked in both Hindi and English languages.
- IGNOU BEd Exam Pattern -Highlights
- IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Section-Wise Pattern
- IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Marking Scheme
- IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026
- FAQs on IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Pattern 2026
IGNOU BEd Exam Pattern -Highlights
| IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Pattern |
|
|---|---|
| Mode of exam |
Offline |
| Duration of exam |
2 hours |
| Number of sections |
2 |
| Number of questions |
100 |
| Type of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total marks |
100 |
| Language of question paper |
Hindi and English |
Check the Exam Pattern of Popular Teaching exams:
IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Section-Wise Pattern
Choose one subject in section B.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A |
||
| General English Comprehension |
10 |
10 |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
| Educational & General Awareness |
25 |
25 |
| Teaching-Learning & the School |
25 |
25 |
| Part-B |
||
| Subject (choose 1)
|
20 |
20 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Marking Scheme
The marking scheme is tabulated below.
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Test Marking Scheme |
|
|---|---|
| Correct Answer |
+1 |
| Incorrect Answer |
0 |
| Un-attempted Question |
0 |
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026
Along with prescribing the pattern the exam conducting body also prescribes the IGNOU BEd entrance exam syllabus 2026. Candidates preparing for the exam must go through the syllabus along with the pattern to know the subjects, topics, and sub-topics from which the questions will be based.
From the following table candidates can check the IGNOU BEd 2026 syllabus -
| English Comprehension |
Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
Education and General Awareness |
Teaching Aptitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Grammar Reading comprehension Idioms and phrases Antonyms and synonyms |
Alphanumeric Series Analogy Classification Coding – decoding Calendar Nonverbal Number Series Blood relation Logical reasoning (Syllogism, question-based on the statement) |
Geography Social science, Current affairs History Political science |
Aptitude & Development of Student Responsibility towards Societies Development of Teacher Education in India Teaching Ability Experiments Related to School & New Findings Activities Fundamentals & Principles of Education Child-Centered & Progressive Education Inclusive Education Learning & Pedagogy |
FAQs on IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Pattern 2026
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IGNOU BEd Entrance Test Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The IGNOU BEd entrance exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
To prepare for the IGNOU BEd entrance exam, understand the syllabus (English, Reasoning, General/Educational Awareness, Teaching Aptitude). Start preparing using a study plan. Attempt previous year and mock papers.
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Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To check the result, candidates need to login using their credentials. It will be displayed on the screen.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
IGNOU takes around 45-60 days to declare the result after the IGNOU BEd entrance exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
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