I am a teacher. Teaching in a school since 2013. Is BSTC or D.El.Ed necessary to appear for the B.Ed entrance exam conducted by IGNOU?
Asked about IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University - Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
I have done M.Sc in Maths with 51%.
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Hi,
IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test 2019 Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates should have possessed following eligibility criteria defined by IGNOU for B.Ed. Program:
(a) At least 50% 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 & Mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualifications equivalent thereto (AND);
The following categories are eligible to be students of B.Ed (ODL):
(b) (i) Trained in-service teachers in elementary education
(ii) Candidates who have completed a NCTE recognized teacher education program...more -
For B.Ed, you need to have at least 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 the programme.
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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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