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The Indira Gandhi National Open University has started the IGNOU BEd registration 2026 from January 29. Students can fill out the IGNOU BEd entrance exam form 2026 by visiting the official website at ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in till February 27. Candidates are advised to ensure that they fulfil IGNOU BEd eligibility criteria 2026 before applying.
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To get admission to B.Ed courses at IGNOU, students are required to appear for the IGNOU BEd exam. The IGNOU BEd exam is conducted in offline mode by the board. Students are required to pay the IGNOU BEd application fees to complete the registration process. Read the entire article to learn more about the IGNOU BEd registration process, dates, and other important details.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Application starts | January 29, 2026 |
IGNOU BEd admission last date | February 27, 2026 |
IGNOU BEd admit card date | March 2026 |
IGNOU BEd entrance exam date | March 2026 |
IGNOU BEd provisional answer key date | March 2026 |
IGNOU BEd answer key challenge deadline | March 2026 |
IGNOU BEd 2026 final answer key date | May 2026 |
IGNOU BEd result date 2026 | June 2026 |
IGNOU BEd Counselling 2026 | July 2026 |
The IGNOU BEd eligibility refers to the minimum criteria every applicant must fulfil to appear for the entrance exam. Failing to meet the IGNOU BEd 2026 eligibility criteria will result in disqualification in the later stages of the admission process.
| Category | Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|
Academic Qualifications | At least 50% marks in a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, Commerce, or Humanities. |
Technical Qualifications | Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology (specialization in Science and Mathematics) with at least 55% marks. |
Professional Requirements (ODL Mode) | Must meet one of the following: 1. Trained in-service teachers in elementary education. 2. Completed an NCTE-recognized teacher education programme via face-to-face mode. |
Age Limit | No age limit |
Relaxation & Reservation | 5% marks relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/PWD candidates. EWS, Kashmiri Migrants, and War Widows receive reservation as per Central Government/University rules. |
The IGNOU BEd registration form 2026 has been published on January 29 in online mode. Students can fill out the IGNOU BEd 2026 registration form till February 27, by visiting the official website at ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in. Candidates who have paid the IGNOU BEd 2026 fees can appear for the entrance exam which will be held in offline mode in May. Students are advised to check the steps on how to fill IGNOU BEd application form below:
Step 1: Visit the DHE IGNOU official website at ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in
Step 2: Click on the link for the IGNOU BEd 2026 application form
Step 3: Register using your name, email ID, date of birth and valid mobile number.
Step 4: Create your exam login credentials and use them to log in and complete the IGNOU BEd application form 2026.
Step 5: Enter all the required details
Step 6: Pay the IGNOU BEd application fee
Step 7: Click on the “Submit” button
Step 8: Download and take printed copies of the application form.
The IGNOU BEd application form requires certain documents for completion. A list of these documents can be found in the table below.
Active email id
Income Certificate
High School mark sheets
Photo ID proof
Valid mobile number
Proof of Date of Birth
Category Certificate, if applicable
Passport size Photo
Scanned Signature
The fee for IGNOU BEd application form 2026 can be paid in online mode through credit or debit card, net banking, or a challan. Candidates can find the application fees for IGNOU BEd admission 2026 in the tables below.
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
All | Rs. 1000 |
Candidates have the option to apply under the desired reservation category and present original certificates during IGNOU 2026 counselling. Reservation percentages include 5% for SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 5% for PWD (Persons with Disability), and for Kashmiri Migrants, War Widows, and EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) as per government and university norms.
| Category | Reservation / Relaxation Details |
|---|---|
SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 5% relaxation in the minimum marks required for eligibility in Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees. |
PWD (Persons with Disability) | 5% relaxation in the minimum marks required for eligibility. |
Kashmiri Migrants | Reservation provided as per University and Central Government rules. |
War Widows | Reservation provided as per University and Central Government rules. |
EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | Reservation provided as per Central Government norms. |
Note: Students who fail to present their category certificate during IGNOU BEd counselling will be considered as general students.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Indira Gandhi National Open University has started the IGNOU BEd registration 2026 from January 29.
Candidates can register for IGNOU BEd 2026 admission in online mode by visiting the official website at ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in.
Candidates must have at least 50% marks in their Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields to be eligible for IGNOU BEd admission.
The application fee for IGNOU B.Ed 2026 is Rs 1000 for all candidates.
The IGNOU B.Ed admission is conducted by the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
There is no specific age limit mentioned for applying to the IGNOU B.Ed programme.
The IGNOU B.Ed exam 2026 is expected to be conducted in March.
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