Is a degree from IGNOU valid?
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IGNOU stands for Indira Gandhi National Open University. The University was established by an act of parliament in 1985. IGNOU is a recognised University by UGC. All, the Diploma degrees from IGNOU University are accepted all over India as well as in foreign countries. The University is run by the Central Government of India, with headquarters in New Delhi. There are various UG. Diploma and PG courses offered by IGNOU are available in different streams such as Humanities, commerce, life sciences, arts, computer science, management, law, etc. The fees and duration eligibility for diploma, UG, and PG courses are different.
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Yes, IGNOU is a trusted and accredited distance education university. It is a central university which was established by an ACT of parliament in 1985. Therefore, a distance education degree from IGNOU is equivalent to a degree granted by any recognised university in India. Also, the degree from IGNOU University is acceptable and valid overseas and in foreign countries with ease. The reason behind this is IGNOU is a recognised university under the UGC and is a governmental university too. Adding further, an IGNOU degree is approved by DEC and AICTE as well.
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IGNOU conducts its own entrance examination for admission to Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. The IGNOU BEd cutoff for 2022 was 61 for the General AI category. The IGNOU BEd Entrance Test is an all-India level entrance test conducted by Indira Gandhi National Open University. Students can click on this link for more information.
Yes, it is important to clear the IGNOU BEd entrance test. The scores and result decides if you will get the admission.
The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Syllabus is released for all four subjects - General English Comprehension, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Educational and General Awareness, and Teaching Learning and Aptitude. The IGNOU BEd entrance test includes the basic teaching concepts alongside a general intelligence test.
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam include 100 MCQs of 100 marks that candidates need to complete in two hours. Candidates will get +1 for every correct answer. There is no negative marking for an incorrect or a question left unanswered in the exam.
The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam is conducted once in a year preferably in March. Indira Gandhi National Open University will release the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Application form in January 2026. Direct link will be provided at Shiksha.com.
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