New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially opened the online admission process for the B.Ed programme for the 2026 academic session. Interested candidates can submit their application forms from 29 January 2026 through the official SAMARTH portal. The last date for registration is 27 February 2026.

Admission to the IGNOU B.Ed programme will be granted only through an entrance examination, the schedule of which will be announced separately by the university.

Admission Highlights

Programme Name: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

University: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Session: 2026

Application Mode: Online

Official Portal: ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 must fulfil the following conditions:

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, Commerce, or Humanities with at least 50% marks,
OR

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology with 55% marks, with specialisation in Science or Mathematics.

Professional Requirement:

Candidates must be trained in-service teachers in elementary education,
OR

Must have completed a teacher education programme recognised by NCTE through face-to-face mode.

Age Limit:

There is no upper age limit for applying.

Relaxation:

A 5% relaxation in qualifying marks is applicable for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwD, and EWS candidates as per government norms.

Application & Fees

Total Programme Fee: Approximately ₹55,000 to ₹60,000 for the full course

The application form must be filled online, and the fee should be paid through the available digital payment options on the portal.

Entrance Examination

Admission will be based on performance in the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test 2026. Details related to the exam date, syllabus, and examination centres will be released later.

Admit Card: Expected to be available in March 2026

Exam Date: To be announced

Important Dates

Online Registration Begins: 29 January 2026

Last Date to Apply: 27 February 2026

Admit Card Release: March 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam: To be announced

Programme Duration Note

There are discussions regarding the possible introduction of a 1-year B.Ed programme. However, candidates are advised to rely only on the official IGNOU prospectus and notification to confirm whether the 2026 intake follows a 1-year or 2-year duration.

Final Advisory

IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026 is a significant opportunity for aspiring and in-service teachers seeking a recognised professional teaching qualification. Applicants are strongly advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline and regularly check the official portal for updates.