Senior Content Specialist | Updated On - Mar 30, 2024
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Bachelor of Education (BEd) Entrance Test is one of the most widely accepted national level exams for admission into university's Bachelor of Education program which is organized by IGNOU. BEd program is 2 yrs program for distance learning teacher training program certified by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The IGNOU BEd entrance test aims at the selection of a candidate who could prove himself /herself as qualified for a teaching career. The test assesses the aptitude of prospective teachers in deduction and understanding, real-life-based scenario and awareness, content delivery ability, and language proficiency in English and Hindi. The exam time is considered as June every year which is undertaken at online platform. In June 2023, the IGNOU BEd entrance exam is expected to be conducted. The exact date of the test may fall between June 10-20.
The IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024 reserves seats for various categories of candidates as per the guidelines of the Government of India. The following table provides an overview of the reservation of seats:
Candidates must have completed graduation or post-graduation with a minimum of 50% marks. Teaching experience of two years in a government or government-aided school is also accepted.
No, there is no specific age limit. The program is open to individuals of all age groups.
Yes, candidates without teaching experience can apply based on their academic qualifications. Teaching experience is an additional eligibility criterion.
Yes, candidates with teaching experience may need to submit a certificate specifying the duration and nature of their teaching experience.
No, candidates must have completed their graduation or post-graduation with the required minimum percentage before applying.
Yes, reserved categories like SC/ST/OBC/EWS may require specific category certificates, as per the prescribed format, during the application process.