Can I pursue B.Ed. from IGNOU with almost 2 years of teaching experience?

Asked about IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University - Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

I have done BA in Hindi and have completed MA in Hindi with 51% from IGNOU in 2012. I have been teaching Hindi in CBSE school in Chennai.

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    ADVOCATE NEHA Batra | Guide-Level 14

    6 years ago
    Yes, go for it. IGNOU is a recognized university, and you can easily pursue B.Ed from there.
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    Vinay kr Pandey Simple but significant | Scholar-Level 16

    3 years ago
    Yes, you can do so, if you have 2 years of teaching experience. You need to give the entrance exam of IGNOU for B. Ed for it, and after clearing it, you can do the two year B. Ed course from the best distance education university of India i.e. IGNOU.
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    Alok Shukla

    3 years ago
    Yes, you are eligible, but you can go through the eligibility criteria of doing B.Ed from IGNOU.
    The following categories are eligible to be students of B.Ed ODL:
    Trained in-service teachers in elementary education
    Candidates who have completed a NCTE recognized teacher education program through face-to face mode.
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    Mridul

    a year ago
    Candidates with at least fifty-five (55) percent marks either in the 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 with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto, are eligible for admission to the programme.
    The candidate should have two years full-time teaching experience on temporary/permanent basis as Primary/Graduate/Post Graduate teacher in a primary, secondary/higher/senior secondary school with registration number recognised by the respective Directorate of Education or Central or St
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    Harleen Kaur | Guide-Level 11

    6 years ago
    As you had done graduation, post-graduation and you are teaching in recognized school. Yes, you are eligible, but you can go through the eligibility criteria of doing B.Ed from IGNOU.
    The following categories are eligible to be students of B.Ed ODL:
    Trained in-service teachers in elementary education
    Candidates who have completed a NCTE recognized teacher education program through face-to face mode.
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    Swapnaneel Bhuiya | Scholar-Level 17

    6 years ago
    Candidates with at least fifty five (55) percent marks either in the Bachelor's degree and/or in the Master's degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Commerce/Humanity, Bachelors in Engineering or Technology with specialization in science and mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto are eligible for admission to this programme.
    The candidate should have two years full-time teaching experience on a temporary/permanent basis as Primary/Graduate/Post Graduate teacher in a primary, secondary/higher/senior secondary school with registration number recognised by the respective Directorate of Education, Central, Stat
    ...more
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    Dr. Uma Sinha Principal | Scholar-Level 17

    7 years ago
    Hi.
    Candidates with at least fifty five (55) percent marks either in the Bachelors degree and/or in the Masters degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Commerce/Humanity, Bachelors in Engineering or
    Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto, are eligible for admission to the programme.
    The candidate should have two years full-time teaching experience on temporary/permanent basis as Primary/Graduate/Post Graduate teacher in a primary, secondary/higher/senior secondary school with registration number recognised by the respective Directorate of Education or Central or St
    ...more
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    AMARDEEP JHA

    7 years ago
    Yes, you can do B.Ed from IGNOU.
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    Mahi Pal Jakhar completed graduation | Contributor-Level 8

    6 years ago
    According to my views and experience for B.Ed in IGNOU, you need to have minimum 2 year experience. So, you are eligible.
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    Raj shakya #ReadyToHelp | Scholar-Level 16

    6 years ago
    Hey,
    Candidates with at least fifty five (55) percent marks either in the Bachelors degree and/or in the Masters degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Commerce/Humanity, Bachelors in Engineering or
    Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto, are eligible for admission to the programme.
    The candidate should have two years full-time teaching experience on temporary/permanent basis as Primary/Graduate/Post Graduate teacher in a primary, secondary/higher/senior secondary school with registration number recognised by the respective Directorate of Education or Central or S
    ...more

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