IGNOU B.Ed 2027 is the entrance test that Indira Gandhi National Open University will hold for its 2-year B.Ed. in open and distance learning mode, batch starting January 2027. It is open to graduates who are in-service or trained teachers. The 2027 dates are not out yet; in 2026 the test was held on 29 March.
IGNOU B.Ed 2027
Dates, application steps, fees, eligibility and exam pattern for the IGNOU B.Ed entrance test for the January 2027 batch.
| Full name | IGNOU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2027, for the B.Ed. batch starting January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi |
| Exam level | National |
| Courses / Purpose | 2-year B.Ed. in open and distance learning (ODL) mode, English or Hindi medium |
| Exam date | Expected March 2027, not yet notified (29 March in 2026) |
| Application | Expected January to March 2027, online only (29 January to 10 March in 2026) |
| Application fee | Rs 1,000, paid online (2026) |
| Eligibility | 50% in a bachelor's or master's degree (55% B.E./B.Tech) and an in-service or trained teacher |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper with OMR sheet (2025 test booklet) |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours |
| Official website | ignou.ac.in |
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Important Dates
IGNOU has not released the 2027 schedule, so the dates below are expected months based on the 2025 and 2026 cycles, when the form opened in late January and the test was held in March.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admission announcement | January 2027 Expected |
| Online application | January 2027 Expected |
| Hall ticket | March 2027 Expected |
| Entrance test | March 2027 Expected |
| Answer key | March 2027 Expected |
| Result | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for IGNOU B.Ed 2027
You apply online on the IGNOU B.Ed. admission portal (ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in) once IGNOU announces the January 2027 batch. There is no offline form, and you pay only the Rs 1,000 test fee at this stage.
Apply Online for IGNOU B.Ed 2027
Applications for IGNOU B.Ed 2027 are expected in January 2027.
- Open the IGNOU B.Ed. admission portal and register as a new user; your email ID becomes your login ID.
- Log in with your registered email ID, password and the captcha.
- Fill in your personal, academic and teacher-training details exactly as in your certificates.
- Upload your photo, signature and the documents the form asks for.
- Pay the Rs 1,000 test fee online by credit card, debit card or net banking.
- Submit the form and keep a printout of the confirmation page.
| Fee | Amount (2026) | When you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance test fee | Rs 1,000 | Online, with the application |
| B.Ed. programme fee | Rs 60,000 for the whole programme | By demand draft, only after you get an offer of admission |
Do not pay the programme fee with the entrance form. IGNOU sends a separate communication on admission and fee payment to candidates who make it to the merit list.
Who can apply for IGNOU B.Ed 2027?
You can apply if you meet both of these conditions, as set in the January 2026 prospectus:
- At least 50% marks in a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, Commerce or Humanities, or 55% in B.E./B.Tech with specialisation in Science and Mathematics.
- You are a trained in-service teacher in elementary education, or you have completed an NCTE-recognised teacher education programme (such as D.El.Ed.) in face-to-face mode.
SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer, central list) and PwD candidates get 5% relaxation in the minimum marks. There is no age limit. A D.El.Ed. or any teacher training done through distance mode does not count, and a D.El.Ed. done at the same time as your degree makes you ineligible.
What is the IGNOU B.Ed 2027 exam pattern?
The test has 100 multiple-choice questions of one mark each, to be done in 2 hours on an OMR sheet. Part A is compulsory for everyone; in Part B you answer only one subject.
| Part and section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A, Section I: General English Comprehension | 10 | 10 |
| Part A, Section II: Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Part A, Section III: Educational and General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Part A, Section IV: Teaching-Learning and the School | 25 | 25 |
| Part B: Subject Competence (one of Science, Mathematics, Social Science, English, Hindi) | 20 | 20 |
| Total (2 hours, composite time) | 100 | 100 |
If you attempt more than one subject in Part B, that part is cancelled. Old IGNOU B.Ed papers show the same sections every year, so solve a few IGNOU B.Ed previous year question papers before the test.
How is admission given after the IGNOU B.Ed 2027 test?
Admission is on merit in the entrance test, through merit lists made separately for each Nodal Regional Centre. Each Programme Study Centre takes at most 50 students.
- IGNOU puts out the result online; you check it with your enrolment number.
- Regional Centres publish merit and waiting lists with face-to-face counselling dates.
- At counselling you show your original certificates, submit the admission form with your original hall ticket and pay the programme fee by demand draft.
IGNOU B.Ed 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- LINKIGNOU B.Ed e-Prospectus and Application Form, January 2026 session (latest) (29 January 2026)Official site · drive.google.comOpen
- LINKIGNOU B.Ed Admission Announcement, January 2026 session (latest) (29 January 2026)Official site · drive.google.comOpen
- LINKIGNOU B.Ed admission portal: ignou-bed.samarth.edu.inOfficial site · ignou-bed.samarth.edu.inOpen
- LINKOfficial website: ignou.ac.inOfficial site · ignou.ac.inOpen