IGNOU BEd 2026 Admission Open: Application Form, Exam & Eligibility

IGNOU BEd admission 2026 has started on 30 January 2026. The application can be submitted through the official website. The last to register is 27 February 2026. The IGNOU BED admission will be granted on the basis of an offline entrance exam. For BED from IGNOU, the criteria will be decided based on the performance in the entrance exam. BED from IGNOU 2026 exam schedule is awaited. Click here to check the IGNOU BED Application e-Prospectus

Click here to apply for IGNOU BED Admission

Indira Gandhi National Open University has given nearly a month to complete the application process to get a BED degree from IGNOU. The application will be considered complete only after the submission of the application fee of ₹1,000. 

IGNOU December TTE 2025 results have been released. The process of IGNOU Re-registration is underway.

IGNOU BEd Admission 2026: Highlights

The table below highlights details of BED admission at IGNOU 2026:

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BED from IGNOU: How to Apply?

The first step of IGNOU BEd admission 2026 is registration, followed by filling out the form. Steps to complete the application process:

• Visit the official website: ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in
• Click on the BEd admission application link
• Register with email ID and mobile number
• Fill in personal and academic details 
• Duly check the filled details
• Upload photograph and required documents
• Pay the application fee online
• Submit the form 
• Download a copy for future reference

IGNOU BEd Application Fee 2026

Indira Gandhi National Open University BEd application fee is ₹1,000. The fee must be paid online:

• Credit card
• Debit card (issued by Indian banks)
• Net banking

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2026: Official Notification

For BED at IGNOU 2026 admission will be granted through an entrance exam. The exam will be in offline mode.

• The paper will have multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Selection will be based on entrance exam performance.
• A region-wise merit list will be published.
• This merit list will be treated as the seat allotment.

IGNOU BEd Eligibility Criteria 2026

IGNOU BED admission 2026 eligibility requirements are as follows:

Important Dates for IGNOU BEd Admission 2026

The following table presents the important dates for the BED degree at IGNOU:

Important Note for Applicants

Before applying for IGNOU BED admission 2026, candidates should thoroughly check the prospectus. It helps them to map the eligibility requirements,  fee structure, courses offered, and examination scheme. The registrations for BED from IGNOU are ending in February, but students should not wait to fill out the form at the eleventh hour. Keep track of the announcements that come up on the official websites. IGNOU BEd admission 2026 has started, and soon the exam will commence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What is the IGNOU BED fee?

Ans: BED from IGNOU costs you round-trip ₹ 50,000-60,000. This amount can be paid in installments. An additional fee of ₹ 200 rupees is required. This fee is for 23 year duration.

Ques: What is the last date for BED from IGNOU admission?

Ans: Candidates must register before 27 February 2026. The exam dates have not announced yet.

Ques: Where can I get the IGNOU BED application form 2026?

Ans: IGNOU BED application form is available on the official website of IGNOU. Candidates should double-check the details to be filled in the form.

Ques: What is IGNOU BED admission eligibility?

Ans: You need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with atlaest 55% aggregate marks. There is no age limit to apply for IGNOU BED admission 2026.