29 July 2026: IGNOU BEd entrance exam 2026 registration date extended to 31 July 2026. Apply Here
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2026: Dates, Registration (Extended), Fees, Pattern, Syllabus, Result
Content Curator | Updated On - Jul 30, 2026
What's New In IGNOU BEd 2026?
IGNOU BEd entrance test 2026 application process for Session 2 is ongoing. Registration for IGNOU BEd entrance test 2026 session 2 has been extended till 31 July 2026.
IGNOU BEd entrance test 2026 result was released on 1 June 2026. Those who appeared for the examination can check their IGNOU BEd entrance test 2026 result on the official website.
- IGNOU BEd entrance test 2026 Session 1 was conducted on 29 March 2026.
- Students can check their IGNOU BEd entrance test 2026 result using their enrollment number and DOB.
What is IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam?
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) conducts entrance exam for its B.Ed course. It is an online exam conducted in over 100 IGNOU BEd Exam Centers across India.
Table of Contents
- IGNOU BEd 2026 Highlights
- IGNOU BEd 2026 Important Dates
- IGNOU BEd 2026 Application Process
- IGNOU BEd 2026 Exam Pattern
- IGNOU BEd 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- IGNOU BEd 2026 Exam Centres
- IGNOU BEd 2026 Syllabus
- IGNOU BEd 2026 Admit Card
8.1 Method 1
8.2 Method 2
8.3 Details available in the IGNOU BEd 2026 Admit Card
- IGNOU BEd 2026 Answer Key
9.1 Details available in IGNOU BEd 2026 Answer Key
- IGNOU BEd 2026 Result
- IGNOU BEd 2026 Cutoff
- IGNOU BEd 2026 Counselling
- IGNOU BEd 2026 FAQs
IGNOU BEd 2026 Highlights
IGNOU BEd 2026 mode of exam, type of questions, etc. are tabulated as below. Candidates can take a look for better understanding of the exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | IGNOU Bachelor of Education Entrance Exam |
| Name of the Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam Frequency | Annually |
| Exam Duration | 120 minutes |
| Question Type | MCQ type |
| Number of sections | Part A: 4 sectionsPart B: Subject-wise exam |
| Application Fees | INR 1000/- |
| Exam Centre | 135 |
| Official Website | ignou.ac.in |
IGNOU BEd 2026 Important Dates
The table given below consists of Important dates related to the application form release date, admit card release date, and entrance date for IGNOU BEd 2026.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| IGNOU BEd 2026 Application Form Release Date | 29 January 2026 |
| IGNOU BEd 2026 Application Form Last Date | 31 July 2026 |
| IGNOU BEd 2026 Admit Card Release Date | TBA |
| IGNOU BEd 2026 Entrance Exam Date | TBA |
| IGNOU BEd 2026 Entrance Exam Answer Key | TBA |
| Last Date for IGNOU BEd Answer Key Queries | TBA |
| IGNOU BEd 2026 Result Date | TBA |
| IGNOU BEd 2026 Counseling Starts | TBA |
IGNOU BEd 2026 Application Process
Given below is the complete procedure that candidates can follow for admission through IGNOU BEd 2026.
- Visit the official SED service portal ignou.ac.in.
- Register for IGNOU BEd 2026 by filling in basic information like Name, Date of Birth, email ID, etc.
- Once registered, you will receive a separate username and password. Note them down.
- After logging into the profile, fill in your personal and academic qualifications and correspondence details in the IGNOU BEd Application Form.
- After filling in this information, upload the passport-size photograph and signature as per specific dimensions.
- Pay the requisite IGNOU BEd application fee either through debit/ credit card or net banking.
- Once the payment is done, take a printout of the payment confirmation slip.
IGNOU BEd 2026 Exam Pattern
IGNOU BEd 2026 would be an online examination of 120 minutes duration consisting of two sections- A and B.
- Part A will assess a candidate’s general awareness of various topics, while Part B will assess a candidate’s knowledge of their selected subject.
- For each correct attempt, one mark would be awarded to the candidate, and there is no negative marking for incorrect attempts.
| Part – A | Part – B |
|---|---|
| General English Comprehension | Subject (anyone)
|
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | |
| Educational & General Awareness | |
| Teaching-Learning & the School |
Given below is the section-wise distribution of questions for IGNOU BEd 2026
| Parts | Sections | Question Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | General English Comprehension | 10 |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 20 | |
| Educational and General Awareness | 25 | |
| Teaching-Learning & the School | 25 | |
| Part B | Subject (anyone)
| 20 |
| Total | 100 | |
Given below is the section-wise distribution of marks for IGNOU BEd 2026
| Par Parts | Se Sections | Ma Marks Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | General English Comprehension | 10 |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 20 | |
| Educational and General Awareness | 25 | |
| Teaching-Learning & the School | 25 | |
| Part B | Subject Competence (any one of the given subjects)
| 20 |
| Total | 100 | |
IGNOU BEd 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates willing to appear for the IGNOU BEd entrance exam must satisfy the following eligibility criteria as given below:
- Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in graduation/ post-graduation in Sciences/Social Sciences/Commerce/Humanity.
- Candidates with Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology with a specialization in Science and Mathematics must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
- Trained in-service teachers in elementary education are also eligible to apply.
Or
Candidates with an NCTE-recognized teacher education program in direct mode certificate:
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ PwD category will be given a 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks as per Government of India guidelines.
- Kashmiri Migrants and War Widow candidates are offered reservations as per the University Rules.
IGNOU BEd 2026 Exam Centres
The cities where IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam is generally conducted are given below:
| Hubli | Balasore |
|---|---|
| Mangaluru | Sambalpur |
| Manipal/ Udipi | Bhubaneshwar |
| Mysuru | Kohima |
| Thrissur | Aizwal |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Shillong |
| Ernakulam/ Kochi | Imphal |
| Kannur | Amravati |
| Kottayam | Nasik |
| Kollam | Nanded |
| Kozhikode | Pune |
| Gwalior | Nagpur |
| Jabalpur | Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai |
| Bhopal | Indore |
| Bilaspur | Bareilly |
| Raipur | Berhampur-Ganjam |
| Delhi | Allahabad |
| GOA | Varanasi |
| Ahmedabad | Lucknow |
| Gandhinagar | Agartala |
| Rajkot | Warangal |
| Mehsana | Hyderabad |
| Surat | Tirunelveli |
| Vadodara | Madurai |
| Ambala | Coimbatore |
| Kurukshetra | Chennai |
| Gurugram | Gangtok |
| Karnal | Bikaner |
| Faridabad | Ajmer |
| Shimla | Udaipur |
| Hamirpur | Jodhpur |
| Kangra | Jaipur |
| Jammu | Patiala |
| Srinagar | Ludhiana |
| Dhanbad | Bhatinda |
| Jamshedpur | Amritsar |
| Ranchi | Jeypore |
| Bangalore | Dhenkanal |
| Belgaum | Rourkela |
| Gulbarga | Cuttack |
IGNOU BEd 2026 Syllabus
The complete syllabus of IGNOU BEd 2026 is tabulated below for candidates’ reference
| Section | Important Topics | |
|---|---|---|
| English Comprehension |
| |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
| |
| Educational and General Awareness |
| |
| Teaching- Learning and the School |
| |
| Subject-related Topics | Science | Physics, Chemistry & Biology |
| Mathematics | Arithmetic, Number Systems, Simplification, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry | |
| Social Studies | History, Geography, Political Science, Social Science, Current Affairs, etc. | |
| English/Hindi | Grammar, Reading Ability, Word Usage, etc | |
IGNOU BEd 2026 Admit Card
IGNOU BEd admit card 2026 will be released on the official website. Once the admit card is downloaded, verify all the information. In case of any incorrect information, the same should be reported to the concerned authority. The IGNOU helpline is available between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Given below are the steps to download the IGNOU BEd admit card:
- Visit the official website (ignou.ac.in).
- Click the “IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Hall Ticket” link.
- This would redirect to another screen where candidates can download their admit card.
Now follow either of the given methods
Method 1
- Candidates have to enter their Name and Enrollment Number.
- Click the Enrollment Number and print the admit card.
- Fix a recent passport-size photograph on the admit card and get it attested by a Gazetted Officer.
- Candidates must carry this photograph to the examination center on the day of the exam.
Method 2
- Enter the 9-digit Enrollment Number on the link provided.
- This would display the admit card.
- Take a printout of the card, affix a recent passport-size photograph, and get it attested by a Gazetted Officer.
- Candidates must carry this photograph to the examination center on the day of the exam.
Details available in the IGNOU BEd 2026 Admit Card
The following details are available in the admit card for IGNOU BEd 2026:
- Applicant’s Name
- Applicant’s Gender
- Applicant’s Category
- Applicant’s Date of Birth
- Applicant’s Subject Group
- Exam Centre Name
- Exam Centre Address
IGNOU BEd 2026 Answer Key
The answer key for IGNOU BEd 2026 can be downloaded using the following steps:
- Visit the official website.
- Click the ‘IGNOU B.Ed Exam Key Paper 2026’ link.
- Select the IGNOU Paper Set attempted.
- Download the answer key in PDF format.
- Cross-check the answers and calculate an estimated score.
Details available in IGNOU BEd 2026 Answer Key
The following details are available in the IGNOU BEd 2026 answer key:
- Exam name
- Paper number
- Set name
- Question numbers
- Correct answer options
IGNOU BEd 2026 Result
IGNOU BEd 2026 result will be released on the official website. Candidates can download the same in PDF format. The result is available in the form of a scorecard and merit list.
The procedure to check IGNOU BEd 2026 results is given below:
- Visit the official website.
- Under the entrance examination, click the ‘Results’ tab.
- Next, click the ‘B. Ed 2026 Results’ link.
- This will redirect the candidate to the results page.
- Candidates can now choose the B.Ed program and enrollment number of IGNOU BEd 2026.
- This will display the candidate’s result along with the scorecard.
- Candidates are advised to take a printout of the result for future reference.
IGNOU BEd 2026 Cutoff
After the release of results for IGNOU BEd 2026, the cutoff is released by the University for each Category. IGNOU BEd cutoff is determined by the difficulty level of the exam, the previous year’s cut-off, the highest score, and the total number of candidates who appeared in the exam.
The previous year's cut-off for IGNOU B.Ed. is given below for candidates’ reference:
| Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 78-61 |
| OBC | 60-57 |
| SC | 60-54 |
| ST | 53-52 |
| PH | 75-50 |
IGNOU BEd 2026 Counselling
IGNOU BEd 2026 counseling will be conducted at various regional centers located across different cities. Candidates are called for the counseling process based on merit in the IGNOU BEd 2026 entrance exam. The procedure to apply for IGNOU BEd 2026 counseling is given below:
- While filling out the application form for IGNOU BEd 2026, candidates have to provide the nearest regional center.
- In case seats are left vacant after the first round of counseling, the next round of counseling would be conducted at the relevant centers.
- Candidates are required to copy self-attested copies of important documents like IGNOU B.Ed. the entrance Exam admits card/ score card, Class 10, 12, and graduation certificates while attending the counseling.
IGNOU BEd 2026 FAQs
Ques: Is there any upper or lower age limit to apply for IGNOU BEd 2026 entrance examination?
Ans: No, there is no age bar specified by IGNOU to apply for IGNOU BEd 2026 entrance examination. Candidates satisfying the minimum eligibility criteria specified ythe institute are eligible to apply for this exam.
Ques: In which languages will IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam be conducted?
Ans: IGNOU BEd 2026 entrance will be conducted in bilingual mode- English and Hindi. Candidates can choose any of these two languages when attempting the entrance examination.
Ques: What documents are required during IGNOU BEd 2026 counseling process?
Ans: Shortlisted candidates attending the IGNOU BEd 2026 counseling process must carry the following documents:
- Class 10 and 12 Mark sheets and pass certificates
- IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card
- IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Scorecard
- Graduation Mark sheet and certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable),
- Passport-size photograph
- Employment Certificate
Ques: How many seats are available for B.Ed. program through IGNOU BEd 2026 entrance exam?
Ans: Approximately 50 seats are allotted to each Program Study Center (PSC). IGNOU reserves the right to change the number of seats.
Ques: What are the test centers where the IGNOU BEd entrance exam is conducted?
Ans: IGNOU BEd entrance examination is conducted in different locations, some of which are listed below:
- Port Blair
- Vijayawada
- Kolkata
- Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
- Silchar
- Patna
- Kanpur
- Noida/Gr Noida
- Delhi
- GOA
- Coimbatore
- Faridabad
- Jaipur
- Ludhiana
- Bangalore
- Bhubaneshwar
- Ernakulam/ Kochi
- Nasik
- Pune
- Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai
Ques: What are the best books for IGNOU BEd 2026 entrance exam preparation?
Ans: Some of the best books for IGNOU BEd 2026 entrance are given below along with their author/ publisher name:
- IGNOU B. Ed. Entrance Exam Guide written by R Gupta
- 15 Practice Sets for B.Ed Entrance Exam published by Arihant
- IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam Preparation Guide published by Paperback Publications
- B Ed. Entrance Guide published by Shubhkamna Publication.
Ques: Is B.Ed from IGNOU a regular course or a correspondence course?
Ans: B.Ed. from IGNOU is a distance education course that can be completed in a duration of 2 to 5 years.
Ques: Is B.Ed from IGNOU acceptable for government jobs?
Ans: Yes. Very few universities offer B.Ed. courses with IGNOU being NCTE and UGC approved. Candidates successfully completing this course are eligible to apply for government teaching job.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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