IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 – Entrance Test, Eligibility, Important Dates
Are you aspiring to become a teacher? Here’s a golden opportunity!
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially announced admission to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Programme – January 2026 Session.
If you are planning to apply, read the complete details below carefully.
🏛 About IGNOU
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
📍 Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
IGNOU will admit students to the B.Ed. Programme through an All India Entrance Test.
📘 Programme Details
- Programme Name: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
- Session: January 2026
- Mode of Admission: Entrance Test
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours
- Merit Basis: Nodal Regional Centre-wise Merit List
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following academic qualifications:
Educational Qualification:
✔ At least 50% marks in:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Science / Social Science / Commerce / Humanities)
OR - Master’s Degree in the above subjects
✔ OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology with specialization in Science & Mathematics with 55% marks
AND (Compulsory Category Requirement)
Candidates must belong to any one of the following categories:
- Trained in-service teachers in elementary education
- Candidates who have completed an NCTE recognized teacher education programme through face-to-face mode
🎯 Reservation & Relaxation
- 5% relaxation in minimum marks for:
- SC / ST
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
- PWD candidates
- EWS reservation as per Central Government rules
- Reservation for Kashmiri Migrants & War Widows as per University norms
🎂 Age Limit
✅ There is NO age bar for admission into the B.Ed. Programme.
📝 Registration Process
- Application Mode: Online only
- Official Website: www.ignou.ac.in
- Examination centre will be allotted based on seat availability.
💰 Entrance Examination Fee
- ₹1000/-
- Payment through:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net Banking
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Information Bulletin Available | 29 January 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 February 2026 |
| Entrance Test Date | To be announced |
⚠ Important Instructions
- Mobile phones & electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination centre.
- Candidates violating rules will face strict penal action.
- Applicants are advised to read the official prospectus carefully before applying.
📞 Contact for Queries
📞 School of Education, IGNOU
Phone: 011-29572945
| IGNOU Website | IGNOU |
| Apply Link | https://www.ignou.ac.in/ |
| Official Notification | B.Ed Eligibility.pdf |
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