IGNOU BEd Eligibility 2020 – Know the Complete Criteria for Admissions
Planning to appear for IGNOU BEd Entrance Test? Check the complete IGNOU BEd eligibility criteria below.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers Bachelor of Education (BEd) programme in distance learning mode under its School of Education (SOE). The duration of IGNOU BEd course is minimum two and maximum five years.
IGNOU admissions in BEd are done on the basis of candidates’ performance in the entrance test conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the university in different cities across India. However, mere appearing in IGNOU BEd 2020 Entrance Test does not amount to acceptance of candidates' eligibility for the course. The final IGNOU BEd admission is subject to candidates’ rank in the merit list and production of eligibility proof along with original certificates and course fee. The course fee for BEd offered at IGNOU is Rs 50,000.
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IGNOU BEd Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to fulfill the parameters mentioned below in order to meet eligibility for IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2020:
- Candidates should clear their graduation or post-graduation in Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Commerce/ Humanities with at least 50% marks
- Candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics and minimum 55% aggregate marks are also eligible to apply for the course
Along with the parameters mentioned above candidates also need to fulfill any one category criteria mentioned below:
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- Candidates should be trained in-service teachers in elementary education
- Candidates should complete an NCTE recognised teacher education programme in face-to-face mode
IGNOU BEd Age Criteria
There is no minimum or maximum age bar prescribed for IGNOU BEd admission 2020. This means that candidates belonging to any age group can apply for admission in IGNOU BEd course.
IGNOU BEd Eligibility: Reservation
As per the rules of central government of India, candidates belonging to below-mentioned categories are provided reservation and relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum eligibility for IGNOU BEd admission 2020:
- Scheduled Caste (SC)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- Other Backward Class (OBC) (non-creamy layer)
- Persons with Disability (PwD)
BEd reservation to candidates belonging to below-mentioned categories are provided as per IGNOU rules:
- Kashmiri Migrants (KM)
- War Widows
For any further queries or doubts on eligibility for IGNOU BEd course candidates can refer the FAQs mentioned below:
Q: What does ‘in-service elementary teacher’ mean?
A: Any person who is employed as a teacher in elementary school or elementary stage of education is known as an ‘in-service teacher’.
Q: Is in-service a mandatory eligibility condition?
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for BCom course at IGNOU?
For admission to the BCom course of IGNOU, it is crucial that the aspirants meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. Aspirants who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board are eligible to apply. The candidate must hold the relevant documents at the time of admission and form filling. These documents are required by the open university for verification purposes.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for BA at IGNOU?
For admission to a BA/BA (Hons) course of IGNOU, it is crucial that the aspirants fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria. As per the official brochure, candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board are eligible to apply. Students must hold the relevant documents at the time of form filling. The scanned copies of these documents have to be uploaded for verification purposes. Admission to the UG course is also subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Q: How to check IGNOU admission status?
Students should check their IGNOU admission status on the official website of the university (ignou AC in). Checking the admission status is important so the students can take remedial actions in case of a problem with their application form. Students can visit the official website of the university and log in using their name and enrolment number (also referred to as the 10 digit unique control number) and see the status. The steps involved in the process are mentioned below:
- Visit the IGNOU official website, i.e., www ignou AC in
- Select the 'Student Zone' option available in the navigation bar
- Locate the 'Online Admission' option and click on it
- Using your login credentials, log in to the admission portal
- Now, select the 'My application' tab to view all your IGNOU applications
- Now the students will be presented with one of the following options:
- Fresh Application: It implies that your application is in the process of verification
- Admission Confirmed: It means that your documents are successfully verified and your application is approved
- Discrepancy: It means that you need to re-upload the documents for approval
- Cancelled: It means that your request to cancel the already submitted IGNOU application is approved
Students are advised to contact the IGNOU officials in case their documents are not getting verified. Click here, for more information.
Q: Can I do PhD after MA from IGNOU?
Yes, you can do PhD in the relevant subject after completing an MA course from Indira Gandhi Open University. The open university provides PhD programmes in different areas of specialisation. IGNOU PhD course admission is done based on accepted exam scores followed by an interview round. Aspirants can check out more details about PhD at the open university, here. Interested candidates should go through the eligibility and selection requirements before proceeding with application formalities.
Q: Is the IGNOU BSc 2024 registrations open?
Yes, the Indira Gandhi National Open University registrations are open for the 2024-25 admission year. The application deadline was extended to Oct 31 for the Jul session by the university. The registrations are open for fresh admissions and re-registrations. Candidates seeking admission must submit their application on or before the prescribed due date. The registration procedure is completely online.
A: In-service is not mandatory for candidates who have completed NCTE recognised teacher education programme in face-to-face mode.
Q: Which courses fall under NCTE recognised face-to-face teacher education programmes?
A: A total of 13 courses are considered as NCTE recognised face-to-face teacher education programmes as mentioned in the table below:
| NCTE recognised face-to-face teacher education programmes |
|
|---|---|
| Diploma in Preschool Education (DPSE) |
Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) |
| Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd) |
Bachelor of Education (BEd) |
| Master of Education (MEd) |
Diploma in Physical Education (DPEd) |
| Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) |
Master of Physical Education (MPEd) |
| Diploma in Arts Education (Visual Arts) |
Diploma in Arts Education (Performing Arts) |
| 3-year integrated BEd MEd |
Bachelor of Education (BEd) (Part-Time) |
| 4-year integrated Bachelor of Arts/ Science BEd (BABEd/ BScBEd) |
|
Note: The official website of the university informs that courses with older nomenclature such as DEd (Diploma in Education) which are duly recognised by NCTE as face-to-face teacher education programmes may also be considered for BEd admissions [Open & Distance Learning (ODL)] at IGNOU.
Q: What is the minimum duration of experience required as an in-service teacher?
A: There is no specified minimum duration of service that is required to fulfil IGNOU BEd 2020 eligibility. However, a candidate must be presently working as a teacher in a recognised school after completing an NCTE recognised teacher education programme in face-to-face mode.
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