Hello Aspirant

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers Bachelor of Education (BEd) programme in distance learning mode under its School of Education (SOE). The duration of IGNOU BEd programme is minimum of two years that can be completed by candidates in maximum of five years.

Candidates need to fulfill the parameters mentioned below in order to meet eligibility for BEd Entrance Exam 2019:

·         Candidates should clear their graduation or post-graduation in Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Commerce/ Humanities with at least 50% marks.

·         Candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics and minimum 55% aggregate marks are also eligible to apply for the course.

Along with the parameters mentioned above candidates also need to fulfill any one category criteria mentioned below:

·         Candidates should be trained in-service teachers in elementary education.

·         Candidates should complete an NCTE recognised teacher education programme in face-to-face mode.

As per the rules of central government of India, candidates belonging to below-mentioned categories are provided reservation and relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum eligibility for IGNOU BEd programme:

·         Scheduled Caste (SC)

·         Scheduled Tribe (ST)

·         Other Backward Class (OBC) (Non creamy layer)

·         Persons with Disability (PwD)

Thus, you can get admission in B.ed In IGNOU.

The new admission, i.e., the second round of admissions in July 2019 do not have an exact date for now. Stay updated on the IGNOU website.

Best of Luck!