{"id":2671,"date":"2026-01-30T07:47:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T07:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/?p=2671"},"modified":"2026-01-30T07:48:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T07:48:03","slug":"ignou-b-ed-admission-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 \u2013 Eligibility, Entrance Test, Dates &amp; Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026<\/strong>: <strong>Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)<\/strong> has released the official <strong>B.Ed Admission Notification for the January 2026 Session<\/strong>. Admission to the <strong>Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)<\/strong> programme will be made through an <strong>Entrance Test<\/strong> conducted across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IGNOU B.Ed programme is designed for in-service teachers and teacher education qualified candidates and is offered in <strong>Open and Distance Learning (ODL)<\/strong> mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#IGNOU_BEd_Admission_2026_%E2%80%93_Overview\" >IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#Important_Dates_%E2%80%93_IGNOU_BEd_2026\" >Important Dates \u2013 IGNOU B.Ed 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#IGNOU_BEd_Eligibility_Criteria_2026\" >IGNOU B.Ed Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#Educational_Qualification\" >Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#Age_Limit\" >Age Limit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#Reservation_Relaxation\" >Reservation &amp; Relaxation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#Admission_Criteria\" >Admission Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#IGNOU_BEd_Entrance_Test_2026\" >IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#IGNOU_BEd_Admission_2026_Application_Fee\" >IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 Application Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#How_to_Apply_for_IGNOU_BEd_Admission_2026\" >How to Apply for IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#Important_Instructions\" >Important Instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#IGNOU_BEd_Admission_2026_Important_Links\" >IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 Important Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ignou-b-ed-admission-2026\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_IGNOU_BEd_Admission_2026\" >FAQs \u2013 IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IGNOU_BEd_Admission_2026_%E2%80%93_Overview\"><\/span>IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 \u2013 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-fixed-layout\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>University<\/td><td>Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Programme Name<\/td><td>Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Session<\/td><td>January 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admission Mode<\/td><td>Entrance Test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Study Mode<\/td><td>Open &amp; Distance Learning (ODL)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Mode<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ignou.ac.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ignou.ac.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Dates_%E2%80%93_IGNOU_BEd_2026\"><\/span>Important Dates \u2013 IGNOU B.Ed 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Information Bulletin Available From: <strong>29 January 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online Application Start Date: <strong>29 January 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last Date to Apply Online: <strong>27 February 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrance Test Date: <strong>To be announced<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exam Duration: <strong>2 Hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IGNOU_BEd_Eligibility_Criteria_2026\"><\/span>IGNOU B.Ed Eligibility Criteria 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Qualification\"><\/span>Educational Qualification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least <strong>50% marks<\/strong> in Bachelor\u2019s Degree and\/or Master\u2019s Degree in <strong>Sciences \/ Social Sciences \/ Commerce \/ Humanities<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OR<\/strong> Bachelor\u2019s Degree in <strong>Engineering or Technology<\/strong> with specialization in <strong>Science and Mathematics<\/strong> with <strong>55% marks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AND<\/strong> candidates must belong to one of the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trained in-service teachers in elementary education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates who have completed an <strong>NCTE-recognized teacher education programme<\/strong> through face-to-face mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_Limit\"><\/span>Age Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <strong>no age limit<\/strong> for admission to the IGNOU B.Ed programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reservation_Relaxation\"><\/span>Reservation &amp; Relaxation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5% relaxation in minimum eligibility marks for <strong>SC \/ ST \/ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) \/ PwD<\/strong> candidates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EWS reservation as per Central Government rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reservation for <strong>Kashmiri Migrants<\/strong> and <strong>War Widow<\/strong> candidates as per IGNOU norms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Criteria\"><\/span>Admission Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission to IGNOU B.Ed 2026 is <strong>merit-based<\/strong>. A <strong>Nodal Regional Centre-wise merit list<\/strong> will be prepared based on performance in the entrance test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IGNOU_BEd_Entrance_Test_2026\"><\/span>IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mode: Offline (Pen &amp; Paper)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: 2 Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examination centres allotted based on seat availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of mobile phones or electronic devices is strictly prohibited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IGNOU_BEd_Admission_2026_Application_Fee\"><\/span>IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 Application Fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Entrance Test Fee: <strong>\u20b91000\/-<\/strong>Payment Mode: Credit Card \/ Debit Card \/ Net Banking<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_IGNOU_BEd_Admission_2026\"><\/span>How to Apply for IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ignou.ac.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ignou.ac.in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on B.Ed Admission January 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill the online application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload required documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the examination fee online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit and download the application confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Instructions\"><\/span>Important Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates must read the B.Ed Prospectus carefully before applying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possession or use of mobile phones at exam centres will lead to penal action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incomplete applications will be rejected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IGNOU_BEd_Admission_2026_Important_Links\"><\/span>IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 Important Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><p><strong>Apply Online:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ignou.ac.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p><strong style=\"font-size: revert;\">B.Ed Prospectus:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/B.Ed-Eligibility.pdf\">Download<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_IGNOU_BEd_Admission_2026\"><\/span>FAQs \u2013 IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><p><strong>Q1. Is there any age limit for IGNOU B.Ed?<\/strong><br>No, there is no age limit.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p><strong>Q2. Is the entrance test compulsory?<\/strong><br>Yes, admission is strictly through entrance test.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p><strong>Q3. Can fresh graduates apply?<\/strong><br>No, only eligible trained\/in-service teachers or NCTE-qualified candidates can apply.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p><strong>Q4. What is the application fee?<\/strong><br>\u20b91000 for all categories.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p><strong>Q5. What is the last date to apply?<\/strong><br>27 February 2026.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released the official B.Ed Admission Notification for the January 2026 Session. 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