The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released the official notification for admission into the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Programme for the January 2026 academic session. Admission to the programme will be done through an Entrance Test, which will be conducted across various centres all over the country.
The minimum duration of the B.Ed. programme is two years, while the maximum duration allowed for completion is five years.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online application for IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 through the official application portal starting from 29th January 2026.
IGNOU B.Ed Admission Details 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | IGNOU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 |
| Name of Course | Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) |
| Programme Fee | Rs. 60,000/- (entire programme) |
| University | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Academic Session | 2026 |
| Exam Type | Entrance Test |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Type | OMR-based |
Eligibility Criteria for IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026
Age Limit
- There is no age bar for admission into IGNOU B.Ed Programme.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- At least 50% marks in Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Sciences / Social Sciences / Commerce / Humanities,
OR - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks, or any equivalent qualification.
Additional Eligibility Conditions
Candidates must belong to any one of the following categories:
- Trained in-service teachers in elementary education
- Candidates who have completed an NCTE-recognized teacher education programme through face-to-face mode
Entrance Test
- Candidates must qualify the IGNOU B.Ed. Entrance Test conducted by IGNOU.
Note:
Candidates who have completed D.El.Ed. simultaneously with Graduation or Master’s degree through any combination of modes are not eligible for admission to IGNOU’s B.Ed. Programme.
Examination Fee
- Rs. 1000/-
- Payment must be made through:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card (issued by Indian banks)
- Net Banking
How to Apply for IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by following the steps given below:
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- Visit the Official Website of IGNOU Admission Portal.
- Click on the New Registration link.
- Register by entering your name, mobile number, and password.
- Verify your mobile number through OTP.
- Log in using your registered mobile number and password.
- Fill in all required personal and educational details.
- Pay the examination fee and submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Dates
- Starting date of online application: 29th January 2026
- Last date of online application: 27th February 2026
Important Links
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Information Brochure | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IGNOU B.Ed. Admission 2026?
Answer:
The last date for submission of the online application is 27th February 2026.
Q2. Is there any age limit for IGNOU B.Ed. Admission?
Answer:
No, there is no age restriction for admission into the IGNOU B.Ed. Programme.
Q3. What is the total fee for the IGNOU B.Ed Programme?
Answer:
The total programme fee for IGNOU B.Ed is Rs. 60,000/- for the entire course duration.
Q4. Can D.El.Ed candidates apply for IGNOU B.Ed. Admission 2026?
Answer:
Candidates who completed D.El.Ed simultaneously with Graduation or Master’s degree are not eligible. However, trained in-service teachers and candidates with NCTE-recognized teacher education (face-to-face mode) can apply.
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