IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2023

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has scheduled the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2023 for January 08, 2023. The registration process for this exam was open from November 21, 2022, to December 25, 2022. IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Question Papers will be divided into two sections, namely A and B. To prepare for the exam, interested candidates can download IGNOU BEd Previous Year Question Papers for reference.

The IGNOU B.Ed. 2023 Syllabus includes sections such as General English Comprehension, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Educational & General Awareness, and Teaching-Learning. During the application process, candidates can select up to four IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Test Centers from a total of 135 centers located across India.

What is IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2023?

The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam is an entrance examination conducted by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to select eligible candidates for admission to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program offered by the university. The IGNOU BEd program is designed for candidates who wish to pursue a career in teaching and it is a two-year program that provides theoretical and practical training to the candidates. The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam tests candidates' knowledge in subjects such as General English Comprehension, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Educational & General Awareness, and Teaching-Learning. The exam is conducted once a year, and interested candidates can apply for the same during the registration period specified by the university.

IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2023: Highlights

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2023: Important Dates

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2023: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the exam, candidates must have secured a minimum of 50 percent marks in their graduation or post-graduation in Science/Social Science/Commerce/Humanities. Candidates with a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree with a specialization in Science and Mathematics and 55 percent aggregate marks are also eligible to apply.

However, candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Other Backward Class (OBC) - non-creamy layer/Persons with Disability (PwD) categories are given a relaxation of five percent marks.

In addition to the above, candidates must also belong to one of the following categories:

Trained in-service teachers in elementary education

Completion of a teacher education program recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) through the face-to-face mode.

IGNOU BEd Entrance Test 2023: Application Form 

The application form for the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2023 can only be completed and submitted online. Eligible candidates can register for the IGNOU BEd Entrance Test through the official website provided by the university.

How to fill out an Application Form for IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2023?

The procedure to complete the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2023 Application Form is outlined below:

• Candidates must go to the official website of IGNOU at ignou.ac.in.
• On the website, candidates should look for the "IGNOU B.Ed Application Form link" and click on it.
• Candidates need to register on the website and take note of the system-generated application number.
• The Online IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam Application Form 2023 must be completed by the candidate.
• Candidates must upload the required documents in their prescribed format and provide their scanned signature in the designated space.
• After submitting the application, candidates must pay the fees via Credit card/Debit card or Net banking methods on the website.
• Upon payment confirmation, a confirmation page will appear, which the candidate should download for future reference.

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2023: Application Fee

IGNOU Admit Card 2023

The conducting authority released the admit card for IGNOU B.Ed 2023. Candidates were required to bring their admit card to the exam center to gain entry to the exam hall. The details included in the admit card were the exam center address, date, and timings.

The following steps are required to download the IGNOU B.Ed 2023 Admit card:

• Candidates must visit the official website.
• Click on the "Hall ticket for IGNOU B.Ed 2023 Entrance exam" tab.
• To generate the admit card, use either your name or enrollment number.
• Save the file and take printouts for future reference.
• Affix your photograph in the space given in the hall ticket.
• On the day of the examination, ensure that you bring your admit card along with an ID proof.

IGNOU Exam Centres 2023

IGNOU B.Ed 2023 was conducted at various Exam Centres located throughout the country, as the university permits candidates from across the nation to take part in the exams. The complete list of all the examination centres for IGNOU B.Ed 2023 is presented below.

North India IGNOU BEd Exam Centres

North East India IGNOU BEd Exam Centres

South and West India IGNOU BEd Exam Centres

IGNOU BEd Exam Pattern 2023

The IGNOU B.Ed 2023 question paper assessed a candidate's proficiency in English, Current Affairs, and the subject for which the candidate applied. Additionally, the questions evaluated a candidate's reasoning abilities and aptitude. The marking scheme for IGNOU B.Ed 2023 is provided below.

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam 2023 Syllabus

The objective of the syllabus is to assess the skills of the candidates by testing their strengths and weaknesses, and the IGNOU B.Ed syllabus is designed with this purpose in mind. It comprises four primary subjects, namely English comprehension, Logical reasoning, General awareness, and Teaching aptitude. The following are the topics included in the syllabus:

English Comprehension

• Basic Grammar
• Reading comprehension
• Idioms and phrases
• Antonyms and synonyms

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

• Alphanumeric Series
• Analogy
• Classification
• Coding – decoding
• Calendar
• Nonverbal
• Number Series
• Blood relation
• Logical reasoning (Syllogism, question-based on the statement)

Education and General Awareness

• Geography
• Social science, Current affairs
• History
• Political science

Teaching Aptitude

• Aptitude & Development of Student
• Responsibility towards Societies
• Development of Teacher Education India
• Teaching Ability
• Experiments Related to School & New Findings Activities
• Fundamentals & Principles of Education
• Child-Centered & Progressive Education
• Inclusive Education
• Learning & Pedagogy

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Result 2023

To check the results and download the scorecard for the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test 2023, candidates can follow the steps given below:

• Go to the official website of the exam.
• Click on the link for results.
• Enter your application number and password.
• Type in the security pin displayed on the screen.
• Click on the Sign In button.
• Verify your result and download the scorecard.

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Counselling 2023

The IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2023 Counselling is expected to be held at different regional centers situated across various cities. Candidates who qualify based on their performance in the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2023 will be eligible to participate in the counseling session. To apply for IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2023 Counselling, students need to choose their preferred Regional Center while filling out the application form. 

In case of any vacant seats after the first round of seat allocation, further counseling rounds will be conducted at relevant centers. During the counseling, candidates must submit self-attested copies of necessary documents and also carry their original documents for verification. The documents required for IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2023 Counselling includes the following: 

• High and Sr. Secondary School Certificate / Higher Secondary mark sheet
• Original Call Letter/IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2023 Hall Ticket
• Post-graduation/graduation degree and mark sheet 
• Professional qualification certificates (diploma/degree)
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Employment certificate in original
• An affidavit by Parents/Student/Guardian
• 2 passport size photographs

IGNOU BEd Reference Books