IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2025: Check Notification dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Prep Tips

Are you planning to appear for the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2025? If yes then this is the one-stop place where you can get all the important information right from its eligibility criteria, expected date for the notification release, exam pattern, syllabus as well as preparation tips.

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2025: The exam body, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will release the IGNOU BEd entrance exam notification tentatively in December 2024 on its official website ignou.ac.in followed by the application form which will be released on January 2025. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will be able to apply before the last date. The IGNOU BEd exam will be tentatively conducted in mid-week of January 2025, for a 2-hour time duration. The medium of the IGNOU B.Ed exam was English and Hindi. Candidates who qualify in the entrance exam will be shortlisted for the 2-year B.Ed course as per the merit list. The IGNOU BEd entrancee exam is a stepping stone for a rewarding career in Teaching, making it an important milestone for passionate candidates who aspire to become Teachers.

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IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2024 - Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2025
Exam Conducting Body	Indira Gandhi National Open University
Application Form Date	First week of December 2024 (Tentative date)
Exam Date	Second week of January 2025 (tentative)
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree from UGC/AICTE recognized institution; 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or 4-year Bachelor’s in Elementary Education; Minimum age 21 years, no upper age limit
Fee	₹1000 (General, OBC, SC, ST, PWD)
Official Website	ignou.ac.in

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Dates 2025

Indira Gandhi National Open University will release the exam dates of IGNOU B Ed IGNOU 2025 on its official website as per the IGNOU BEd dates the notification will be released in December 2024. The last date to fill out the application form will be January 2025. Candidates will also get a further extension to fill in the application form by paying the late fee of INR 200. The IGNOU BEd entrance exam will be conducted in January 2025. By qualifying in the test, students will be alloted the BEd course and during the course tenure, they will be able to enhance their teaching skills, gain professional credibility, and fulfill eligibility requirements for government and private teaching positions. Candidates planning to take the IGNOU B.Ed 2025 exam are supposed to check the exam and other important dates to download the IGNOU B.Ed notification.

IGNOU BEd Exam Dates

Events	Dates
IGNOU BEd Notification	December 2024 (Tentative)
IGNOU BEd Applications Form 2025	December 2024 to January 2025
IGNOU BEd Admit Card 2025	January 2025
IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test	January 2025
IGNOU B.Ed Result	March 2025

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should attain at least 50 percent marks in graduation or post-graduation in Science/Social Science/Commerce/Humanities to apply for the exam. There is also a relaxation of five percent marks provided to candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Other Backward Class (OBC) – non-creamy layer/ Persons with Disability (PwD) categories. Candidates belonging to either of the following categories can also apply - 

• Trained in-service teachers in elementary education
• Completion of an NCTE-recognized teacher education program through face-to-face mode

IGNOU BEd Application Form 2025

The exam body, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will release the IGNOU BEd 2025 application form on its official website tentatively in December 2025. The online registrations will continue till the last week of December or the first week of January 2025. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will be able to fill out the application form before the last date by paying the application fee of INR 1,000.

Steps to fill out the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2025 application form

To fill out the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2024, candidates can follow the step-by-step instructions mentioned here.

Step 1: Go to the official website of Indira Gandhi National Open University at ignou.ac.in.

Step 2: On the homepage, candidates can check the link titled ‘Apply for IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2025’ and go to the next page.

Step 3: Register by entering the required details, and uploading documents. 

Step 4: To successfully submit the application form make the fee payment.

Step 5: Review the application before final submission and submit the application form.

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IGNOU BEd Entrance Admit Card 2025

The exam body will release the admit card a week before the exam date. The admit card of IGNOU BEd entrance exam will be released on its official website and will be available for download until the exam date. Candidates who successfully submit the IGNOU BEd application form will be able to issue the admit card. To access it they will have to enter their login credentials - Control Number, Mobile Number, and Date of Birth. Candidates will have to carry the admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam center on the day of the exam.

Steps to Download IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Admit Card

To download the IGNOU BEd entrance exam hall ticket candidates will have to follow the steps mentioned below:

• Visit the official website of the exam.
• On the homepage, click on the admit card link
• Enter login credentials such as - Control Number, Mobile number, and Date of Birth
• Click on the submit button
• View and download the IGNOU B.Ed hall ticket

After downloading the admit card, they will have to take the printout and carry it to the exam center along with one government-issued photo ID proof

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Pattern

As per the exam pattern of the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test is of two-hour duration and is conducted in offline mode. As per the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Pattern the 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 B.Ed Entrance Test Pattern

Particulars	Details
Mode of the 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

IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Syllabus 2025 

The syllabus of IGNOU BEd entrance exam is prescribed by the exam conducting authority and consists of the topics or sections on which the questions will be based. There are two sections- A and B. Section A has questions from general aspects related to teaching aptitude. This is further divided into 4 sections- General English Comprehension, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Educational & General Awareness, and Teaching-Learning. Section B delves into the curriculum based on CBSE Class IX and X. Here, the candidates are required to select from the following subjects; Science, Mathematics, Social Science, English, or Hindi.

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IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Question Papers 2025

The Indira Gandhi National Open University announces the IGNOU B.Ed Previous Year Question Papers on its official website. The previous year papers will help candidates in knowing about the difficulty level of the questions but also highlight the paper pattern well. Candidates are advised to attempt thyear'se IGNOU B.Ed Question Papers and strategize for the written exam accordingly.

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Preparation Tips to Crack IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 

To effectively prepare for the IGNOU BEd exam, candidates are advised to do thorough revision for the exam of all the important topics so that they don’t lose the grasp of their preparation. They should also manage their time management skills. Solve the maximum number of past year question papers to get acquainted with the question paper pattern. Make a habit of sitting with a complete focus for at least 2-3 hours non-stop without any screen timing. Make note of daily progress and analyze the preparations based on strong and weak subjects.

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Results 2025

The IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Result 2025 will be declared on the official website of the exam and candidates who appeared in the test will be able to check and download the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Result by entering their enrollment number and click on the submit button. Candidates meeting the cut-offs can then participate in the IGNOU B.Ed counseling rounds followed by the seat allotment as per the guidelines defined by the B.Ed Counseling Committee.

How to check IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Result?

To check the IGNOU BEd entrance exam result candidates can follow the steps mentioned below -

• Visit the official website of the exam 
• On the homepage click on the link titled, IGNOU BEd entrance exam result
• Enter login credentials - application number and password
• Enter the security pin (captcha) as shown on the screen
• Click on the Sign In button
• Check the result and download the scorecard for future reference

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