IGNOU conducts its own entrance examination for admission to Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. The IGNOU BEd cutoff for 2026 is 78–90 marks for the General AI category. The IGNOU BEd Entrance Test is an all-India level entrance test conducted by Indira Gandhi National Open University. Students ca

Yes, it is important to clear the IGNOU BEd entrance test. The scores and result decides if you will get the admission.

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.

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.

There are many books available in the market. These are some of the recommended books for IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam

Indira Gandhi National Open University release the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Syllabus. It includes 4 main and 1 subject-specific section.

Part A

• General English Comprehension
• Logical & Analytical Reasoning
• Educational & General Awareness
• Teacher-learning and the School

Part B

• Subject-Specific Competence

No, NCERT books are good for conceptual clarity. But, to prepare for IGNOU Entrance Exam, extra study material is required. 

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.

Start with checking syllabus and pattern. Make a timetable and spend atleast 2-3 hours on every subject. Attempt past year and mock papers.

Indira Gandhi National Open University conducts the IGNOU BEd Entrance Test once a year in March.