IGNOU- B.ed Courses 2012

IGNOU B.ed Courses 2012- IGNOU B.ed Admission Procedure Details

The B.Ed Programme offered by IGNOU is an innovative programme utilizing self-instructional materials and information and communication technologies (ICTs) and personal contact sessions. The programme is a judicious mix of theoretical and practical courses to develop in practicing teacher’s appropriate knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (for graduates)  
Bachelor’s degree or any other qualification recognised equivalent there to from a recognised university with a minimum of : 50% marks in aggregate in the 10+2+3 or 11+2+2 pattern, or with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate in the 10+2+2 or 11+3 pattern and 50% marks in aggregate at the bachelor’s degree level in each of the two subjects.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (for post-graduates)
(a)   Master’s degree or any other qualification recognised equivalent thereto from a recognised university, in any of the subject options indicated in List I or List II given (see page 5) with a minimum of 50 % marks in aggregate and Having studied at least one subject at the bachelor’s degree level other than the one in the post-graduation and also indicated in List-I. In this subject also, the candidate must have secure at least 50% marks in aggregate in that subject. The Entrance Test will be taken in this subject along with the subject of the Masters degree.
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(b) Masters degree or any other qualification recognised equivalent thereto from a recognised university in any subject with a minimum of 50 % marks in aggregate and
Having studied at least two subjects at the bachelor’s degree level, from the ones indicated in List I, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in each of these two subjects, in which the candidate will take the Entrance Test.
METHOD OF SELECTION
About the Entrance Test All candidates are required to appear in the Entrance Test. It consists of two parts and can be taken in either English or Hindi.
Part A comprises of the two subjects chosen by the candidate for the Entrance Test. This part will assess, up to graduation level, the content knowledge and analytical abilities in the concerned subject(s).
Part B of the test is common for all candidates. It consists of the following two sections: Reasoning and General Awareness This section would include areas to assess abilities such as reasoning (mathematical, inductive & deductive), identifying and understanding the relationship among various elements, decision making, data analysis, interpretation etc. This section will also assess the awareness and knowledge of the candidate in the fields of education, national and international affairs, etc. Language Comprehension
This section aims at assessing the candidates’ language comprehension skills, either in English or in Hindi, as per their choice. 9
 Table – III : Structure of the Entrance Test

Section	Content	Type	Marks
A  (i)	Subject – I	Multiple Choice	40
(ii)	Subject – II	Multiple Choice	40
B (i)	Reasoning and General Awareness	Multiple Choice	50
(ii)	Language Comprehension	Multiple Choice	20
Total Marks ( A + B) 150

There will be an Internal Sectional cut-off at 16 marks ( i.e., 40%) for each of the Sections A (i) and A (ii). The total duration of the Entrance Test is 3 hours. Candidates from each of the Streams given in Table-II [Sciences (A), Languages (B), Social Sciences-C (I) & (II), Arts & Music (D), Education (E), and Other Languages (F) ] will compete among themselves for the seats allocated in that stream.
Procedure for Selection
Candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in the Entrance Test depending on their rank in the merit list of their respective stream. A list of candidates selected will be prepared strictly in order of merit, based on their performance in the Entrance Test and their preference of institutions. In case of a tie, the candidate older in age shall rank higher. The list will be prepared for the respective institutions separately, strictly according to merit.
The selected candidates have to complete the admission related formalities within the stipulated period of time. Failure to do this, the offer will be withdrawn and the seat will be allotted to candidates next in the merit list. Their selection will stand automatically cancelled without any further notice.
Once allocated, no request for change of institution shall be considered. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list, but whose results of the qualifying examination have not been declared*, will be permitted to provisionally attend classes, but will be entitled to admission only if they obtain the requisite percentage of marks in the qualifying examination (as specified under the eligibility conditions), not later than a date as specified by the university. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the provisional enrolment. Any improvement in the percentage of marks obtained due to revaluation, will not give them any right to admission later on. Such candidates will have to compete again, if they seek admission in future, since the merit list pertains to the current year of admission only. *Note: Such candidates are required to provide a copy of their Admit Card (with date) as evidence of having taken their qualifying examination, attested by a competent authority. Instructions regarding Admission
1. The candidates selected for admission to the B.Ed. Programme, are required to complete the admission related formalities within the stipulated period of time including payment of the requisite fee (as notified by the concerned institution) at the time of admission.
2. Admission to B. Ed. will be considered complete subject to the following: a. Payment of fee at the concerned institute within the prescribed time-limit b. Submission of all requisite original certificates* and documents along with attested photocopies as follows:
i) High School/Secondary School Certificate for verification of date of birth. ii) A detailed Statement of Marks in Graduation Parts – I, II, III and in case of Post-graduates also the Master’s Degree Statement of Marks. iii) Provisional certificate or degree of the qualifying examination. iv) Relevant certificates/documents from a competent authority, establishing the candidate’s claim for reservation, for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
v) Character Certificate from the institution last attended.
vi) Candidates awaiting results must submit their admit card as proof of having taken the qualifying examination, attested by a competent authority.
vii) In the case of candidates in service, a No Objection Certificate from the employer.
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