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  "topic": "ignou-bed-admission-guide",
  "question": "How does IGNOU B.Ed admission work?",
  "short_answer": "IGNOU offers a 2-year B.Ed through Open and Distance Learning for in-service teachers only. Admission is through an entrance exam held once a year, and candidates must have two years of teaching experience.",
  "answer_md": "**IGNOU's B.Ed is a 2-year Open and Distance Learning programme reserved for in-service school teachers. Admission is through the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test held once a year, and applicants must have at least two years of teaching experience.** It is NCTE-recognised for the in-service route only.\n\n## Who can apply\n\n- You are currently working as a teacher in a recognised school.\n- You have at least **two years of teaching experience** on the date of admission.\n- You hold a graduation degree (50% for General, 45% for reserved categories).\n\n## Admission process\n\n1. **Notification** — released around January each year on ignou.ac.in.\n2. **Entrance exam** — objective test covering general awareness, teaching aptitude, subject and language.\n3. **Merit list and counselling** — based on entrance score.\n4. **Fee and enrolment** — around ₹55,000 for the full 2-year programme (subject to revision).\n\n## What to know before applying\n\n- IGNOU B.Ed is **not open to fresh graduates without teaching experience** — the regulation is strict.\n- The degree is valid for TGT, PGT and state teacher recruitment, provided you meet the in-service condition.\n- Contact classes and workshops are held at regional study centres; attendance is compulsory.\n\n## Related reads\n\n- [1-year vs 2-year B.Ed](/answers/one-year-vs-two-year-bed)\n- [Distance and correspondence B.Ed validity](/answers/distance-vs-correspondence-bed)\n- [B.Ed full form and meaning](/answers/bed-full-form-and-meaning)",
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  "sources": [
    {
      "url": "https://ignou.ac.in/",
      "title": "IGNOU B.Ed Programme"
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    {
      "url": "https://ncte.gov.in/",
      "title": "NCTE ODL Regulations"
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  "citation": "How does IGNOU B.Ed admission work? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/ignou-bed-admission-guide",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-23T18:56:45.701177+00:00"
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