byDinesh
Updated on - 30 Mar, 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.
Feature | Details |
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Exam Name | IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024 |
Mode | Online |
Language | English and Hindi |
Total Marks | 100 |
Duration | 2 hours |
Exam Pattern | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
Sections | Part A: General English Comprehension, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Educational & General Awareness, and Teaching-Learning & the School |
Part B: Subject Competence (Science, Mathematics, Social Science, English, or Hindi) | |
Marking | 1 mark for each correct answer |
Negative Marking | No |
Eligibility | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in any subject from a recognized university |
Application Form | Available online on the IGNOU website |
Qualifying Exam | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
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NCTE-NET/JRF/SET/TET | As per the respective exam norms |
Bachelor's Degree | 50% marks in any subject from a recognized university |
Post Graduate Degree | 50% marks in any subject from a recognized university |
B.Ed. Degree | 50% marks from a recognized university |
Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) | 50% marks from a recognized institution |
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:
Category | Percentage of Seats Reserved |
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Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% |