IGNOU To Conduct Entrance Exam For B Ed Programme On May 8; Check How To Register

New Delhi: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will hold entrance test all over India for admission to B.Ed. programme on May 8.

Candidates can register by visiting the official IGNOU website — ignou.ac.in.

The last date for online registration is April 17.

According to an IGNOU press release, admission is merit-based and a Nodal Regional Centre-wise merit list will be released.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

* Candidates should have at least 50% marks either in Bachelor’s degree and/or in Masters degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Commerce/Humanities. Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or any other equivalent qualification needed

* Candidates should be trained in-service teachers in elementary education and must have completed NCTE-recognized teacher education programme through face-to-face mode

* Reservation and relaxation of 5% marks in minimum eligibility will be provided to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PWD/EWS candidates as per Central government rules. Kashmiri migrants and war widow candidates will be provided relaxation as per University rules.

HOW TO REGISTER

* Go to IGNOU website — ignou.ac.in

* On the homepage, search ‘alerts’ section and click on link for B.Ed registration

* Click on registration link and log in

* Fill required personal details, programme details, qualification details and correspondence details

* Upload scanned photograph and signature

* Pay application fee of Rs 1000 and click on submit

*Save/print form for future reference.