IGNOU B.Ed
Indira Gandhi National Open University Bachelor of Education Admission Test
Form Date: 01 Nov - 31 Dec 2026 (Tentative)
Computer Based Test
Form Date: 01 Nov - 31 Dec 2026
IGNOU B.ED Basic Information
- Application Fee:₹ 600
- Number Of Attempts:1
- Examination Modes:Computer Based Test
- Exam Conducting Body:National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Courses:B.Ed.
- Streams:Education
IGNOU B.Ed. 2027: Result, Counselling, Merit List, Exam Dates
Updated On - October 18 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 online registration is expected to open on the official website. Candidates can apply by logging in with their credentials once the portal goes live. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) B.Ed admissions are managed through an entrance test conducted by the National Test Agency (NTA). It is a national-level exam that offers admission to the B.Ed programme. Read through this article to get all the details about the IGNOU B.Ed 2027 application form, fees, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, result, and more.
EntranceZone · Latest Update
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Latest Update as on 18 October 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited
Checked on 18 October 2026
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 has no officially released notification yet, so the next key step is to watch the IGNOU B.Ed official portal for the 2027 application notice, while the exam will still be conducted by IGNOU.
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 is still awaiting its official notification, and no 2027 schedule has been formally announced by IGNOU as of 18 October 2026. The official status today is that the cycle has not opened yet, so students should monitor the IGNOU B.Ed portal for the first notice and application instructions. Based on the previous-year pattern, registration is expected to begin in late December 2026 or early January 2027, followed by an entrance test likely in March 2027, but these dates remain unconfirmed. The conducting body is IGNOU, and candidates should verify every detail only on ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in before applying. For now, aspirants should keep documents ready, review the usual eligibility norms, and wait for the published notification rather than relying on estimates.
✓ Official
- Official 2027 dates and notification for IGNOU B.Ed have not yet been announced by the official body (ignou.ac.in); this page is checked regularly and will be updated as soon as the 2027 notice is published.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
- Eligibility is expected to follow the usual IGNOU B.Ed pattern of at least 50% marks in Graduation/Post-Graduation and a face-to-face NCTE-recognized teacher education program.
Sources: IGNOU B.Ed official portal
Major Changes This Year
No official 2027 change has been announced yet; the only verified update is that the 2027 notification is still awaited, while the application window and exam schedule remain expected based on the previous cycle.
No major change has been officially announced yet for IGNOU B.Ed 2027. The official source does not confirm any update on application dates, eligibility, fee, exam mode, syllabus, or marking pattern. The only verified position is that the 2027 notification is still awaited. Any timeline or procedural detail currently available should be treated as expected only, based on the previous cycle and not as a confirmed 2027 announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IGNOU B.Ed 2027 notification out?
No. The official 2027 notification has not been published yet.
When will IGNOU B.Ed 2027 application start?
It is expected in late December 2026 or early January 2027, but this is not officially confirmed.
Who conducts IGNOU B.Ed 2027?
IGNOU conducts the admission process through its official B.Ed portal.
What is the expected exam date for IGNOU B.Ed 2027?
The entrance exam is likely in March 2027, based on the previous cycle, but no official date is out yet.
What is the expected eligibility for IGNOU B.Ed 2027?
The usual expectation is at least 50% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation and a face-to-face NCTE-recognized teacher education program, subject to the official notification.
What is the expected application fee for IGNOU B.Ed 2027?
It is expected to remain around ₹1,000 for all candidates, but the final fee will depend on the official notice.
How will admission likely be done for IGNOU B.Ed 2027?
Admission is generally expected to be based on entrance-test scores and regional merit lists, unless the official notification states otherwise.
Latest Updates
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 schedule is expected to be announced by NTA. Scroll down for complete details about the upcoming session.
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Exam Status
Candidates can check IGNOU B.Ed status from below:
| Particulars | Status |
|---|---|
| Exam Status | Result Announced |
IGNOU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2027 Important Dates
The following are the important dates related to IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test 2027. The 2027 schedule is expected to be announced by NTA; dates below are tentative based on previous cycles.
| Events | Dates |
| Application start date | Expected to be announced by NTA |
| Application last date | Expected to be announced by NTA |
| Admit card release date | Expected to be announced by NTA |
| Exam date | Expected to be announced by NTA |
| Declaration of Result | Expected to be announced by NTA |
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Application Form
Candidates can fill the IGNOU B.Ed Application Form 2027 once NTA releases it. Check all the essential details about the IGNOU B.Ed 2027 registration form in the points given below:
- Candidates can apply online mode on the official website of IGNOU.
- Candidates have to register themselves before filling the application form.
- Candidates have filled the application form carefully.
- Upload scanned copy of photograph and signature.
- Candidates must take the printout of the application form.
- No change of category shall be considered by the candidate after the submission of the Entrance form.
- Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances except the provision of refund of the admission fee.
IGNOU B.Ed Application Fees
- Candidates have to Rs. 600/- as IGNOU B.EdRegistration Fee through online mode.
- Application fees are non-refundable.
Mode of Payment: Candidates can make payment online mode by using Debit Card/Net Banking/Credit Card.
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must check their IGNOU B.Ed 2027 eligibility criteria in the information given below:
- Candidates secure at least 55% marks in their qualifying exam.
- Candidates must pass Bachelor’s Degree and/or in the Master’s Degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Commerce/Humanity. Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology with specialization
in Science and Mathematics - The reservation and relaxation of 5% marks in minimum eligibility will be provided to SC/ST/OBC(Non-creamy layer)/PWD candidates as per the rules of the Central Government.
- Reservation to Kashmiri Migrants and war widow candidates will be provided as per the University Rules
The following categories are eligible to be students of B.Ed:
- Trained in-service teachers in elementary education.
- Candidates who have completed an NCTE recognized teacher education programme through face-to-face mode.
- Download Frequently asked questions on ODL programs here.
Candidates should check the category wise reservation for the admission which is mention given below:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste(SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe(ST) | 7.5% |
| OBC | 27% |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 3% |
| War Widow | 5% |
| Kashmiri Migrant | 1 seat |
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the IGNOU B.Ed 2027 paper pattern in the table below to understand the exam structure:
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Section | 2 (A and B) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark for every correct answer |
Candidates can check the subject wise questions and marks distribution:
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | English Comprehension | 10 | 10 |
| Section 2 | Logical and Analytical reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Section 3 | General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Section 4 | Teaching Learning | 25 | 25 |
| Section 5 | Subject(Science, Mathematics, Social Science, English and Hindi) Optional | 20 | 20 |
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Syllabus
Candidates must check the IGNOU B.Ed 2027 syllabus mentioned below:
Logical & Analytical and Reasoning
- Analogy
- Classification
- Calendar
- Number Series
- Alphanumeric Series
- Coding - decoding
- Blood relation
- Logical reasoning (Syllogism, question-based on the statement)
- Non-verbal
Teaching-Learning & the School
- Aptitude and Development of Student
- Child-Centered and Progressive Education
- Development of Teacher Education India
- Experiments Related to School & New Findings Activities
- Fundamentals and Principle of Education
- Inclusive Education
- Learning and Pedagogy
- Responsibility towards Societies
- Teaching Ability
English Comprehension
- Reading comprehension
- Antonyms/ Synonyms
- Idioms & Phrase
- Basic grammar
Educational & General Awareness
- History
- Geography
- Political science
- Social science/ Current affairs
Subject
- Social Studies: History, Geography, Political Science, Social Science, Current affairs, etc. are mostly asked in the exam.
- Science: In this subject, questions will be related to Physics, Chemistry & Biology.
- English/Hindi: The questions in both these subjects are related to Grammar, Reading Ability, Word Usage, etc.
- Mathematics: The topics in Mathematics related to Arithmetics, Number system, simplification, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry.
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Preparation Tips
The Preparation Tips are listed below by the experts and are targeted for the Candidates planning to look for some guidance and moral support for their preparation which might help them in scoring good in the examination:
- Candidates are requested to go through the Syllabus first of all the things and before even starting their preparation, they must prepare how to go on with each subject which includes the time distribution, management of resources and various other important factors.
- Make notes of everything, put tags and sticky notes.
- Daily revision is an essential aspect as what candidate studied becomes faded, which needs to be polished time and again.
- Make stronger points even better and work on weak points as well.
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Admit Card
Candidates can check the information related to IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Admit Card in the data given below:
- Admit card will available in online mode only on the official website.
- Candidates can log in with their user id and password.
- Enter all required information correctly.
- Candidates must check every detail carefully.
- Candidates must take the print out of admitting card for examination.
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Result
Candidates can check their IGNOU B.Ed 2027 result on the official website once NTA declares it. The authority will announce the result date in due course. Some important points about the IGNOU B.Ed result are given below:
- NTA announce the result on their website only
- Candidates need to download the result which is in the form of a PDF which consists of the information of the qualifying candidates.
- Candidates should obtain the minimum prescribed marks for admission.
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Counselling
NTA conducts the IGNOU B.Ed 2023 counselling process after the announcement of the result through online mode. The candidates who meet the cutoff criterion are shortlisted for counselling. As per the test, all required documentation will be checked, including academic certificates, proof of identity, certificates of work experience (if applicable), etc. After that, candidates will obtain admission by paying the course fee for the course assigned to them.
Documents Required at Counseling
- Admit Card
- Photo Identity Proof
- Passport Size Photograph
- Scorecard
- Academic Certificates
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Exam Centres
Below are the test centres where the IGNOU B.Ed 2027 exam is expected to be held:
| Kurnool | Tirupati | Vijayawada |
| Guwahati | Naharlagun / Itanagar | Visakhapatnam |
| Silchar | Darbhanga | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| Purnia (Purnea) | Patna | Bhagalpur |
| Bilaspur | Delhi | Gandhinagar |
| Raipur | GOA | Ahmedabad |
| Jammu | Srinagar | Dhanbad |
| Shimla | Hamirpur | Kangra |
| Gurugram | Karnal | Faridabad |
| Vadodara | Ambala | Kurukshetra |
| Rajkot | Mehsana | Surat |
| Ranchi | Bangalore | Belgaum |
| Gulbarga | Hubli | Mangaluru |
| Manipal / Udipi | Mysuru | Thrissur |
| Berhampur-Ganjam | Dhenkanal | Jeypore |
| Amritsar | Bhatinda | Ludhiana |
| Patiala | Jaipur | Jodhpur |
| Udaipur | Ajmer | Bikaner |
| Gangtok | Chennai | Coimbatore |
| Madurai | Tirunelveli | Hyderabad |
| Warangal | Agartala | Lucknow |
| Varanasi | Allahabad | Bareilly |
| Ghaziabad | Noida / Gr Noida | Agra |
| Aligarh | Kanpur | Roorkee |
| Haldwani | Kolkata | Siliguri |
| Kalyani | Jamshedpur | – |
| Kannur | Thiruvananthapuram | Ernakulam/Kochi |
| Kottayam | Kollam | Jabalpur |
| Kozhikode | Gwalior | Mumbai/Navi Mumbai |
| Bhopal | Indore | Nagpur |
| Pune | Aurangabad | Nanded |
| Nasik | Amravati | Imphal |
| Nasik | Shillong | Aizwal |
| Kohima | Bhubaneshwar | Sambalpur |
| Balasore | Cuttack | Rourkela |
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Highlights
Candidates should go through the given below table of IGNOU B.Ed entrance exam basic information:
Exam Name | IGNOU B.Ed or Indra Gandhi National Open University B.Ed |
|---|---|
Conducting Body | National Test Agency (NTA) |
Level | National Level |
Course | B.Ed |
NTA Official website | |
Application Link | |
Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
Exam Purpose | To offer admission in B.Ed |
National Test Agency (NTA)
National Test Agency is a government agency that has been established in 2017 to conduct entrance exam for higher education institutes. It has been approved by the Union Council of Minister. Vineet Joshi is appointed as the first director-general of the agency. NTA office is in Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. NTA conducts the Various exam to offer admission in engineering, medical, pharmacy, management, Delhi University and college or university teaching and fellowship.
IGNOU B.ED Important Dates
| Title | Dates |
|---|---|
| IGNOU B.Ed 2023 Form Date | 01 Nov - 31 Dec 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit card Downloading Date | 01 Jan 2024 (Tentative) |
| IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Exam Date | 08 Dec 2026 (Tentative) |
Indira Gandhi National Open University Bachelor of Education Admission Test Exam Pattern
Paper 1
Exam Duration:
2 hours
Total Marks:
---
Question Paper Type :
Multiple Choice Questions
Negative Marking:
No
S.No | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Frequently Asked Questions
Form Start Date:
01 Nov 2026
Form End Date:
31 Dec 2026
The forms will open on 01 Nov 2026
12
DAYS
Examination Date (Online):
08 Dec 2026
Application Fees:
₹ 600
Comments
29 comments
I have done my diploma in elementary education in ODL mode and I have been serving as a Science Teacher under the govt. of Assam for 2 years, also I have a masters degree in Physics and bachelors degrees in Political science and Anthropology. Am I eligible to enrol myself under the B.Ed course in IGNOU?
Any contact number for ignou b.ed
How to apply for b.ed 2021
i want to do B.ed from ignou where and in which college do i take admission wheni s the date of admission please sir call me 7060155376
I have completed D ED COURSE with regular in 2010 and now working in KSRTC ( SEMI GOVERNMENT JOB). Now I wanted to get admission for B ED in IGNOU. Is there any chance to get admission for B ED with my job in ignou. Please inform me any one.
I have completed D ED course with regular in 2010. Now I am working in KSRTC ( SEMI GOVERNMENT JOB). I wanted to get admission for B ED. Is there any chance to get B ED course with my job please inform me any one.
it shows the last date is upto 31 but i am unable to register. please help
Is still any option to fill the form of b.ed
Which Medium is used for exam
Can I give exam in marathi or not.
In 12 std I'm math, biology major, and completed UG degree BCA ,,, if I go with B Ed is it worth it???
I've completed my UG degree BCA,,, if I go with B Ed is it worth it ?
I couldn't find B.ed course in the form.... please help
Where did I get the link to apply for ignou b.ed entrance....??
Is b. Ed 2021 forms are available for ignou? As when I was filling the form in ignou website and searching for the course i couldn't find b. Ed course else every course is there but b. Ed is not there. So application for b. Ed is not yet started or what.? Please help.
I'm also not getting the link
Can anyone apply for B. Ed. from IGNOU if he or she has a Master's Degree and is in service teacher. But he don't have have completed a NCTE recognized teacher education programme through face-to-face mode
I want to apply for 2021 bed entrance test how I can apply it through IGNOU and are the application forms for bed 2021 started or not????
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How can I apply for online entrance test for B. Ed, my B. TECH percentage is 80%
I don't have gud percentage in b com can I also fill entrance of ignou
Can i able to apply in hindi bed ..? Becouse i complrated hindi tatsamana exams from dakshina bharath hindi prachara sabha its equal to degree..
Hello! I'm am leaving in Chennai , Tamil Nadu. May I know the location of IGNOU office in Chennai.
I'm Finished my Graduation know can I apply for Bed through Ignou
I am a milltery person. Can I do B. Ed. from IGNOU and how can I do
Hello...I want to know about B.Ed form fill up date... Please help me... I want to get admission in B.Ed course in 2021. Please help me.
I M PURSUING MA ENGLISH FROM IGNOU.. I ENROLLED IN 2019 -2021.. BUT EXAMS OF FINAL YEAR LL BE IN JUNE 2021 AS OF NOW... SO AM I ELIGIBLE FOR APPLYING IN IGNOU BED DEGREE PROGRAM...
When the application form will be available of 2021
હું એ બી એ કરેલ છે. મોન્ટેસરી અને સી.સી.ડી નો કોર્સ કરેલ છે. અત્યારે હું એક સ્કૂલમાં એક ટીચર તરીકે નોકરી કરી રહી છું તો શું હું બી એડ કરવા માટે પાત્ર છું શું મને બીએડ એડમીશન મળી શકે છે
Is it necessary to have a TTC certificate face to face mode while applying for b.ed from IGNOU? I am teaching in a cbse school and have done MA ENGLISH from IGNOU. So I am eligible for b.ed or not?