The IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 notification has been officially released by the Indira Gandhi National Open University for admission to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Programme for the January 2026 academic session. As per the official announcement, IGNOU will conduct a national-level B.Ed Entrance Test 2026 to shortlist eligible candidates for admission across its study centres in India.
The IGNOU B.Ed programme is a two-year professional teacher education course, with a maximum completion period of five years, designed mainly for in-service teachers and trained teacher education candidates who wish to enhance their professional qualifications through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode.
Eligible candidates can submit the IGNOU B.Ed Online Application Form 2026 starting from 29 January 2026 through the official admission portal.
IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026
| Exam Name | IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test 2026 |
| Course Name | Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) |
| Conducting University | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
| Academic Session | January 2026 |
| Admission Mode | Entrance Test |
| Course Duration | Minimum 2 Years / Maximum 5 Years |
| Programme Fee | โน60,000 (Entire Programme) |
| Exam Mode | OMR Based |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Helpline Number | 011-29572945 (School of Education) |
๐ Important Dates โ IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 February 2026 |
| Entrance Test Date | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
| Result Declaration | After Entrance Test |
๐ Eligibility Criteria for IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026
Candidates must fulfill both educational and professional eligibility conditions as specified by IGNOU.
๐น Age Limit
- No age restriction for admission to IGNOU B.Ed Programme.
๐น Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- At least 50% marks in Bachelorโs Degree and/or Masterโs Degree in:
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Commerce
- Humanities
OR
- Bachelorโs Degree in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with minimum 55% marks or equivalent qualification.
๐น Eligible Categories for B.Ed (ODL)
The following candidates are eligible:
- Trained in-service teachers in elementary education
- Candidates who have completed an NCTE-recognized teacher education programme through face-to-face mode
๐น Entrance Test Requirement
- Candidates must qualify the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test 2026 to be considered for admission.
โ ๏ธ Important Note:
Candidates who have completed D.El.Ed simultaneously with Graduation or Post-Graduation, through any mode combination, are NOT eligible for IGNOU B.Ed admission.
๐ฐ IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test Fee
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entrance Examination Fee | โน1,000 |
Payment Mode:
Credit Card / Debit Card (Indian Banks) / Net Banking through online payment gateway.
๐ IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test 2026 โ Exam Pattern
| Exam Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Type | Objective Type |
| Medium | As specified in official notification |
(The detailed syllabus and marking scheme will be announced separately.)
๐งพ How To Apply for IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 โ Step-by-Step Guide
Follow the steps below to submit your application successfully:
Step 1: Visit the official IGNOU admission portal from the Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on โOnline Application Form โ B.Ed 2026โ.
Step 3: Register using your name, mobile number, and password.
โ Mobile number will be verified via OTP.
Step 4: Login using registered mobile number and password.
Step 5: Fill in personal, academic, and professional details carefully.
Step 6: Pay the โน1,000 entrance examination fee online.
Step 7: Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference
Online Application Weblinks for IGNOU B.Ed. Admission
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Admission Notification | Click Here |
