IGNOU BEd Exam Date 2026: Exam Dates, Results, Answer Key, Counselling and More
Indira Gandhi National Open University Bachelor of Education Entrance Test 2026 ( IGNOU BEd Entrance Test )
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Dates 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will release IGNOU BEd 2026 notification on ignou.ac.in. The official announcement is expected to be made in January. The IGNOU BEd Entrance Test will be conducted in March. The IGNOU BEd entrance test was conducted for 2 hours in English and Hindi. Students meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of IGNOU BEd could apply from - ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in. Candidates planning to take the IGNOU BEd 2025 exam must check the exam and other important dates through the direct link to download the IGNOU BEd notification. Check here for the IGNOU schedule, registration dates, exam dates, admit card, results, and more related information.
- IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- IGNOU BEd Admission Process 2026
- IGNOU BEd Important Dates 2026: Application Form
- IGNOU BEd Important Dates 2026: Admit Card
- IGNOU BEd Important Dates 2026: Exam
- IGNOU BEd Important Dates 2026: Result
- FAQs of IGNOU BEd 2026 Entrance Exam Dates
IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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| To Be Notified | IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Notification TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2026 TENTATIVE |
IGNOU BEd Admission Process 2026
As per the IGNOU BEd admission process 2026
Application Form
Candidates can fill out the IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2026 application form online on the official website of the university. The application fee for the IGNOU BEd Entrance Test is INR 1,000.
Admit Card
Once the application process is over, candidates can download their IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2026 admit card from the official website of the agency. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging in to their registered accounts.
Exam
Next, candidates need to appear for the IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2026 as per the prescribed schedule at the allotted exam centre. IGNOU BEd Entrance Test comprises 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 100 marks that candidates need to complete in two hours.
Result
IGNOU BEd Entrance Test result is declared on the official website of IGNOU. Candidates can check their results and download scorecards by signing in to their registered accounts using their application number and password.
Counselling
Once the result is declared, candidates are provided with IGNOU admissions in the BEd programme based on counselling. The IGNOU BEd counselling round is conducted in offline mode. In the IGNOU counselling, all the original educational documents of candidates are verified by the university authorities to ascertain their eligibility.
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IGNOU BEd Important Dates 2026: Application Form
Registration: To be notified
The IGNOU BEd Entrance Test Application form filling is expected to begin in January. The candidate will be required to submit the filled-in application form with self-attested copies of documents as specified in Entrance-cum-Admission Form. The original documents are to be submitted later for verification, after receiving an offer letter for admission.
| IGNOU BEd Notification Release Date | December 2026 |
| IGNOU BEd Registration Start | January 2026 |
| IGNOU BEd Registration End | February 2026 |
IGNOU BEd Important Dates 2026: Admit Card
Admit Card: To be notified
IGNOU Hall tickets 2026 will be uploaded on the IGNOU website, www.ignou.ac.in for appearing in the Entrance Test. Candidates must carry the admit card in hard copy to the exam centre with a valid ID proof
| IGNOU BEd Admit Card Issue Date | March 2026/ a week before the exam |
IGNOU BEd Important Dates 2026: Exam
The Entrance Test will be held on the date mentioned in the notification. It is expected to be conducted in March.
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Date | March 2026/ a week before the exam |
IGNOU BEd Important Dates 2026: Result
Merely appearing to take the Entrance Test would not amount to acceptance of their eligibility for admission to BEd. The final admission to the programme shall be subject to their rank in the merit list in the Entrance Test and production of proof of their eligibility at the time of the last date of submission of application for admission to BEd. programme along with original certificates and programme fee.
The number of seats of each PSC is limited to 50 only. The university reserves the right to conduct the examination at different centers/change the examination centre of the candidates without assigning any reason thereof.
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Result Date | March 2026/ a week before the exam |
FAQs of IGNOU BEd 2026 Entrance Exam Dates
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IGNOU BEd Entrance Test Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
No, NCERT books are good for conceptual clarity. But, to prepare for IGNOU Entrance Exam, extra study material is required.
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No, but it isn't difficult either. The exam's difficulty is on moderate level. With right preparation, candidate's can crack IGNOU BEd Entrance Test
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Start with checking syllabus and pattern. Make a timetable and spend atleast 2-3 hours on every subject. Attempt past year and mock papers.
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There are many books available in the market. These are some of the recommended books for IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam
| Book Name | Authors/Publisher |
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| IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Guide | R Gupta |
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Entrance Guide | Shubhkamna Publication |
| Teaching Aptitude and Aptitude for Entrance Exams | Paperback Publications |
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Parvesh Pariksha 2020 (Hindi) | Arihant Publications |
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Test: Previous Years Papers (Solved) (Hindi) | Ramesh Publishing House |
| IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Preparation Guide | Paperback Publications |
| 15 Practice Sets for IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam | Arihant Publications |
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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
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Yes, the degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University is valid for CTET and other government jobs also. Candidates can get admission after clearing the IGNOU BEd Entrance Test.
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Answered 2 days ago
Indira Gandhi National Open University release the IGNOU Entrance Exam Application Form in January and the registrations are continued till Feb end. Candidates need to pay INR 1000.
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Yes, a BEd from IGNOU is valid and recognized, provided it is pursued from an institution that is recognised by the UGC and approved by the NCTE.
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IGNOU BEd entrance test isn't difficult if you have prepared well for the exam. In general, this test falls under moderate difficulty level.
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BEd from Indira Gandhi National Open University is a distance programme that can be completed within 2 to 5 years. Candidates can get admission in this course by IGNOU BEd entrance test.
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Are NCERT books enough for IGNOU BEd exam preparation?