About IGNOU B.Ed 2021
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) B.Ed entrance exam is a national level entrance exam held across India. It is conducted by the National Test Agency (NTA). IGNOU is scheduled twice a year. This entrance exam offers admissions to the candidates in various B.Ed programs. Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Post Graduate Diplomas, and Degrees are offered by the university. Since this year, the exam is being conducted by NTA.
This entrance exam is organized into two parts: Generally, the first session in January and the second one in July. The exam is multiple choice questions-based and has 100 total questions. The duration of the entrance test is of 2 hours. Admissions into B.Ed will be offered through the scores scored in these IGNOU B.Ed entrance exams. The IGNOU B.Ed is a two-year bachelor's degree program. This graduation involves certain courses worth 84 credits. Each of these credits is equivalent to a total of 30 hours of lectures which consist of all the learning activities.
IGNOU B.Ed Exam 2021: Key Element
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam | IGNOU B.Ed |
| Full Form | IGNOU B.ED Entrance Exam |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Mode of Exam | Offline mode |
| Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Duration of Exam | 2 Hours |
| Type and Number of Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Official Website | www.ignou.ac.in |
IGNOU B.Ed Important Updates 2021
Given below are the important dates (tentative) for the IGNOU B.Ed 2021 examination.
| PARTICULAR | Date |
| IGNOU B.ED 2021 Application release date | Ongoing |
| Last date to fill the application form | March 25, 2021 |
| Admit card release date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| IGNOU B.ED 2021 Exam | April 11, 2021 |
| IGNOU B.ED 2021 Results | To be announced |
IGNOU B.Ed Eligibility 2021
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 50 percent marks. The Bachelor’s Degree and/or the Master’s Degree can be in Sciences/Social Sciences/Commerce/Humanity. The candidate may even hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology coupled with a specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks. One can even hold any such equivalent qualification to apply.
- Candidates who have passed grade 12th or equivalent from a recognized board.
- The candidates must have a complete BCA or graduate degree with mathematics at 10+2 level from any recognized university.
- PG Diploma in Rural Development from a recognized university is also eligible.
- Diploma in Tourism Studies/Diploma in Dairy Technology: Must have passed 12th standard or equivalent exam or BPP from IGNOU.
- MA (English/Economics/History), MSW can also apply those to hold a bachelor degree or any higher degree from any recognized university.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD categories will have a relaxation of 5% in the eligibility requirements for general candidates. Also, relaxations will be given to Kashmiri migrants and war widow candidates as per the rules of the university.
IGNOU B.Ed Application Process 2021
- Visit the official website of IGNOU.
- Click on the link that shows the B.Ed Application Form
- Register on the website and note down the system generated application number.
- Fill in the online application form by entering all the required details.
- Upload required documents and photographs.
- Submit application and pay fees. The mode of payment for online payment of fees is a debit
card, credit card, net banking through a payment gateway.
- The online registration fee for the entrance exam is RS. 1000/- and the offline payment via demand draft/post is Rs. 1050/-
- A confirmation page will appear, take a printout for future use.
IGNOU B.Ed Exam Pattern 2021
| Attributes | Details |
| Mode of examination | Offline |
| Medium (language) of examination | English and Hindi |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Number of questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marking scheme | 1 marks for each correct answer |
| Nature of questions asked | Objective type questions |
| Sections | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks allotted |
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Competence (any one of the given subjects)
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| Total | 100 | 100 |
IGNOU B.Ed Exam Syllabus 2021
The syllabus for IGNOU B.Ed 2021 are as follows:-
IGNOU B.Ed Logical & Analytical and Reasoning Syllabus 2021
| Topics | ||
| Analogy | Classification | Calendar |
| Number Series | Alphanumeric Series | Coding - decoding |
| Blood relation | Logical reasoning | Non-verbal |
IGNOU B.Ed Teaching-Learning & the School Syllabus 2021
| Topics | ||
| Aptitude and Development of Student | Child-Centered, progressive Education | Development of Teacher Education India |
| Fundamentals and Principles of Education | Experiments Related to School & New Findings Activities | Inclusive Education |
| Learning and Pedagogy | Responsibility towards Societies | Teaching Ability |
IGNOU B.Ed English Comprehension Syllabus 2021
| Topics | ||
| Reading comprehension | Antonyms/ Synonyms | Idioms & Phrase |
| Basic grammar | Educational & General Awareness | History |
| Geography | Political science | Social science/ Current affairs |
Few other subjects include
- Social Studies: Under this subject, History, Geography, Political Science, Social Science, Current affairs related questions are asked.
- Science: Physics, Chemistry & Biology related questions will be expected.
- English/Hindi: Here topics involve Grammar, Reading Ability, Word Usage, etc.
IGNOU B.Ed Exam Centres List
| TEST CENTRES | ||
| Agartala | Bhubaneshwar | Deoghar |
| Ahmedabad | Bijapur | Gangtok |
| Aizwal | Chandigarh | Guwahati |
| Aligarh | Chennai | Hyderabad |
| Bengaluru | Darbhanga | Imphal |
| Bhopal | Dehradun | Itanagar |
| Bhagalpur | Delhi NCR | Jabalpur |
| Jaipur | Jodhpur | Jammu |
| Karnal | Jorhat | Khanna |
| Kohima | Kochin | Kolkata |
| Koraput | Lucknow | Madurai |
| Mumbai | Nagpur | Panaji |
| Patna | Portblair | Pune |
| Raghunathganj | Raipur | Rajkot |
| Ranchi | Saharsa | Shillong |
| Shimla | Siliguri | Srinagar |
| Trivandrum | Varanasi | Vatkara |
| Vijayawada | Visakhapatnam |
Preparation Tips To Crack IGNOU B.Ed
- Begin by going through all the topics of the syllabus in a systematic manner.
- Create a personalized timetable and divide subjects accordingly.
- Try to take various online & offline mock tests available on the internet.
- Solving previous years' question papers and sample papers will help in the preparation.
- Creating short notes regularly after completing a portion will retain the concept in the candidate’s mind. Therefore, candidates can make notes on various topics by putting tags and sticky notes.
- Most importantly, a thorough revision of every single day is an essential part of candidates. It will make them hold on to the topics for a longer time.
- It is also necessary to revise and make stronger points even better and work on weak points to gain more marks.
- Taking the help of reference books and guide books for IGNOU will also help during the preparation. These books also have the previous year’s question paper.
Books IGNOU B.ED
Some of the books that candidates can refer to IGNOU B.Ed are:
- RPH Editorial Board.
- 15 Practice Sets IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 2020
- IGNOU B.Ed. Entrance Test: Previous Years Papers (Solved) study materials.
- IGNOU B .Ed. Parvesh Pariksha 2020.
- Arihant Experts paperback.
IGNOU B.Ed 2021 FAQs
Q1. Is there any age limit to apply for the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test?
A1. No, there isn’t any age limit to apply for the IGNOU teaching entrance exam.
Q2. Is IGNOU B.Ed a full-time or distance education course?
A2. IGNOU B.Ed is a distance education program that students can complete within two to five years.
Q3. Is the program fee refundable?
A3. The fee once paid shall not get refunded under any circumstances. It is also not adjustable against other programs of the university. However, where University denies admission to the candidate, the program fee may be refunded after deduction of the registration fee only through an a/c payee cheque.
Q4. Is the IGNOU degree recognized?
A4. Yes, IGNOU is a center which is approved by the Act of Parliament in 1985. Also, all the courses of IGNOU are approved by AICTE, AIU.
Q5. Can Foreign Nationals apply for the online admission form?
A5. No, this facility is only available for Indian Nationals residing in India.
Q6. Are there regular classes in IGNOU?
A6. Yes, IGNOU has a structure for regular classes. IGNOU offers various diploma/certificate/UG degree/post-graduate degree/Ph.D. programs in three modes. The modes are regular, online, and distance learning. Students can opt for the mode they find the most comfortable.
Best Wishes to all IGNOU B.Ed aspirants from the CollegeMarg Team!
