The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline for applying to the BEd and BSc Nursing entrance examinations, a decision that has excited thousands of aspiring teachers and nursing professionals. February 28, 2025, until 6 pm, is the new deadline. More students will be able to benefit from the opportunity to pursue their careers in healthcare and education domains thanks to this extension, which gives applicants more time to improve their applications. We will go over every aspect of this news in this comprehensive post, from the implications for candidates to the particulars of the admission examinations and the application procedure, giving you comprehensive, conversational guidance that is both educational and entertaining.

About IGNOU and Its Courses

Indira Gandhi National Open University which is often referred to as IGNOU is one of the globally renowned universities around the globe, established in 1985 after the name of India’s first-ever female prime minister Late Smt. Indira Gandhi. The university is globally recognized for delivering the latest undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), certificate, and diploma courses in different specializations with flexible open and distance modes of learning. IGNOU has made higher education accessible to all students globally willing to advance their careers in their respective fields whether they are regular students, working professionals, or housewives.
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) are two of the most esteemed courses of IGNOU providing advanced pedagogical training to aspiring students. The Bachelor of Education covers modern-day teaching methodologies, classroom management, curriculum development, and other activities while the curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing covers a combination of theoretical and practical education encompassing medical ethics, clinical skills, and patient care.

IGNOU has maintained its image of delivering quality education through flexible modes of Open and distance learning ensuring every student around the globe makes a balance between their academic, personal and professional commitments.

Important Dates

The key dates and timelines for the extended application process for IGNOU B.Ed and BSC Nursing entrance examinations are mentioned in tabular format.

Details of the Application Deadline Extension

The BEd and BSc Nursing entrance exam admissions process has undergone a major update with the recent extension of the application deadline to February 28, 2025. This decision was made in response to feedback from many potential candidates who asked for more time to finish their applications.

Key Highlights of the Extended Date

• New Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Courses Affected: BEd and BSc Nursing entrance exams
• Reason for Extension: To ensure a broader reach to accommodate the unique needs of candidates facing different challenges including technical issues, scheduling conflicts, and document gathering delays.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

The application process for IGNOU BEd and BSc Nursing entrance examinations is simple. Applicants are requested to follow the following steps to complete their application process.

IGNOU B.Ed Admission process

• Admission to the B.Ed.  program will be granted to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, which include earning 50% of the possible points in a graduation or post-graduation degree.
• To be admitted, applicants must have completed face-to-face NCTE-recognized courses.
• score attained in the IGNOU admission exam, which was administered throughout India.
• Along with self-attested copies of the documents listed in the Entrance-cum-Admission Form, the candidate must turn in the completed application. Following receipt of an admission offer letter, the original documents must be provided for verification.

IGNOU BSc Nursing Admission Process

• Click on the button NEW REGISTRATION that appears in the applicant login area and fill in the required registration details.
• Fill in the UserName and password in the appropriate columns correctly.
• Remember, while choosing your UserName it must be between 8 to 16 characters.
• While choosing your password it must be alphanumeric and between 8 to 16 characters long.
• After filling in the mandatory information click the "SUBMIT" button.
• Your username will be instantly sent to you via e-mail and SMS.
• Remember your Username and Password for subsequent login.
• If you have already registered i.e. you are an existing user click the "Log in" button.
• Before proceeding to fill out the online application form, you must have the following:-
• Scanned passport-size Photograph (less than 100 KB)
• Scanned Signature (less than 100 KB)Fee can be paid by following methods:
• Credit Card (Master/Visa), Debit Card (Master/Visa/Rupay), Net Banking, etc.
• After uploading the scanned copies of your original documents, click on the next button to get more information about the online application.
• Download the application form, after final submission in PDF form or take a print for future reference.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus Details

IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam Section-Wise Pattern

The entrance exam is divided into two parts of which Part A is further divided into 4 sections. Appearing candidates are recommended to attempt all the questions from all four sections. Whereas Part B of the question paper covers questions from various subjects including Social Science, English, Hindi, Science, and Mathematics, the appearing candidate can attempt questions on anyone subject only. The duration of the exam is 2 hours (120 minutes).

IGNOU B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam Pattern

• A total of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from general nursing and midwifery (GNM) subjects are included in the test.
• The test is broken up into various sections (A to H), and each question is worth one mark. 
• The total duration of the exam is 2.5 hours (150 minutes).

Conclusion

The extended deadline for IGNOU B.Ed and IGNOU BSc Nursing entrance exams is until 6 pm on 28 February 2025. This extension allows aspirants willing to pursue their careers in teaching and nursing domains respectively. Now, candidates can continue their application process with confidence without missing the deadline. However, students are advised to remain updated through the official IGNOU website.