IGNOU has published the 2026 answer key notices and answer key PDFs for three entrance-based programmes handled through the Student Evaluation Division: B.Ed, B.Sc Nursing (Post Basic), and PGDRPC. The official notices were issued on 20 April 2026 and they allow candidates to review the provisional keys and send queries to the university within the stated objection window.
If you appeared in any of these entrance tests, the practical next step is simple: open the correct exam PDF, compare each response with your marked answers, note doubtful questions, and email your query before the deadline. One important detail is that some official files show date inconsistencies, so this page brings the confirmed links together and explains which dates candidates should rely on while checking the key.
IGNOU Answer Key 2026 Latest Status
IGNOU has made the 2026 provisional answer keys available for the B.Ed entrance test, B.Sc Nursing (PB) entrance test, and PGDRPC entrance test. These notices and PDFs were issued by the Student Evaluation Division on 20 April 2026.
The university has also opened a short query window for candidates who want to report a discrepancy in the provisional key. The notices do not mention any separate objection fee or portal. They only direct candidates to send their query by email within the deadline.
| Exam | Status | Publication date | Objection deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Ed | Answer key available | 20 April 2026 | 26 April 2026, 06:00 PM |
| B.Sc Nursing (PB) | Answer key available | 20 April 2026 | 26 April 2026, 06:00 PM |
| PGDRPC | Answer key available | 20 April 2026 | 26 April 2026, 06:00 PM |
Direct Official Download Links
Use the exam-specific official PDF below. Do not depend on third-party copies when the university has already uploaded the answer keys on its own domain.
| Exam | Notice PDF | Answer key PDF |
|---|---|---|
| B.Ed Entrance Test | Open notice | Download answer key |
| B.Sc Nursing (PB) Entrance Test | Open notice | Download answer key |
| PGDRPC Entrance Test | Open notice | Download answer key |
The IGNOU announcements page also lists these files together, which is useful if you want to verify that you are opening the latest university upload.
Important Dates and Objection Window
The most useful dates for candidates are the publication date of the provisional answer key and the last date for sending queries. IGNOU has kept the same deadline pattern across all three notices.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Answer key notice date | 20 April 2026 |
| Last date to send query | 26 April 2026 |
| Cut-off time | 06:00 PM |
| Email for queries | entrancetest@ignou.ac.in |
| Schedule notice for entrance tests | 27 February 2026 extension notice placed these entrance tests on 29 March 2026 |
If you plan to challenge any answer, do not wait until the last minute. A query sent after 06:00 PM on 26 April 2026 is not to be entertained according to the official notices.
How to Check the IGNOU Answer Key Correctly
- Open the answer key PDF for your exact entrance test.
- Keep your question paper or recorded responses next to the PDF.
- Compare each marked response one by one instead of checking from memory.
- Count the number of clear matches first and keep a separate note of doubtful questions.
- If you spot a possible discrepancy, note the question number, your claimed answer, and the reason for objection before emailing IGNOU.
For practical use, first work out your matched responses as a tentative raw estimate. After that, keep your disputed questions separate and wait for IGNOU's final decision instead of treating the provisional answer key as your final score or rank.
How to Raise an Objection or Query
IGNOU has asked candidates to send their query, if any, to entrancetest@ignou.ac.in on or before 26 April 2026 up to 06:00 PM. The notices do not prescribe a detailed objection format, so candidates should keep the message clear and evidence-based.
- Mention your name, application or registration details, and exam name in the email.
- Write the exact question number you want reviewed.
- State the answer shown in the provisional key and the answer you believe is correct.
- Add a short reason and attach supporting material if available.
- Send the email well before the deadline so that time-stamp issues do not create a problem.
Do not send vague messages such as only writing that the key is wrong. A structured query is easier for the university to review.
Exam-wise Paper Snapshot
The official answer key PDFs also make it easy to see the size of each paper. This helps candidates confirm that they have opened the correct file before comparing answers.
| Exam | Official programme name | Questions visible in key PDF | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Ed | Bachelor of Education | 180 questions | School of Education |
| B.Sc Nursing (PB) | Post Basic B.Sc Nursing | 120 questions | School of Health Sciences |
| PGDRPC | Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology | 50 questions | School of Social Sciences |
If your PDF does not match the expected question count for your exam, check again that you downloaded the correct file from the official IGNOU link.
Programme-wise Eligibility Snapshot
Many users checking the answer key also want to confirm which entrance test corresponds to which programme. The table below is only a quick snapshot, not a substitute for the full prospectus or programme page.
| Programme | Eligibility snapshot |
|---|---|
| B.Ed | Bachelor's or Master's degree with required marks, along with trained in-service elementary teaching status or a NCTE-recognized teacher education programme completed through face-to-face mode. |
| B.Sc Nursing (PB) | 10+2 with GNM and at least 2 years of experience after RNRM registration, or 10th with GNM and at least 5 years of experience after RNRM registration. |
| PGDRPC | Bachelor's degree in regular mode with General Psychology in all three years, or Master's degree in Psychology, or Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, with the required marks. |
This matters because the answer key only helps after the exam. Admission still depends on programme eligibility, merit position, and document verification under the relevant IGNOU rules.
Important Date Clarification in Official Files
IGNOU's official files for these answer keys are usable, but they are not perfectly uniform in their date text. Candidates should be aware of this so they do not get confused while checking the PDFs.
| Item | What candidates should know |
|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing (PB) notice and key | The linked files carry date text that appears inconsistent, but the announcement page and the 27 February 2026 entrance-test schedule notice place the test on 29 March 2026. |
| PGDRPC announcement card | The announcement listing mentions 26 March 2026, but the linked PGDRPC notice and answer key PDF state 29 March 2026, which also matches the schedule notice. |
| B.Ed files | The linked B.Ed notice and answer key are consistent with 29 March 2026. |
For practical checking, rely on the official answer key PDF for your paper and use the entrance-test schedule notice dated 27 February 2026 as the broader date reference.
What Happens After the Provisional Answer Key
The current IGNOU notices only confirm the release of the provisional keys and the email window for queries. They do not announce a separate final answer key date or result date inside these notices.
After the query deadline closes, candidates should watch the official IGNOU website and related admission or announcement pages for the next update. Depending on the programme, the next stage may involve final key treatment, merit processing, counselling, admission offer, or result publication.
Until then, use the provisional key mainly for self-checking. It should not be treated as a final admission confirmation.
Official Links and Safe Next Steps
- IGNOU announcements page
- Entrance test schedule extension notice
- B.Ed programme page
- B.Sc Nursing (PB) programme page
- PGDRPC programme page
Your safest sequence is to download the correct answer key PDF, compare your answers carefully, email any query before the deadline, and then monitor only IGNOU's official pages for further updates.
Official Links
- IGNOU Announcements Page
- IGNOU B.Ed Answer Key Notice 2026 PDF
- IGNOU B.Ed Answer Key 2026 PDF
- IGNOU B.Sc Nursing (PB) Answer Key Notice 2026 PDF
- IGNOU B.Sc Nursing (PB) Answer Key 2026 PDF
- IGNOU PGDRPC Answer Key Notice 2026 PDF
- IGNOU PGDRPC Answer Key 2026 PDF
- IGNOU Entrance Test Schedule Extension Notice 2026 PDF
- IGNOU B.Ed Programme Page
- IGNOU B.Sc Nursing (PB) Programme Page
- IGNOU PGDRPC Programme Page
- IGNOU PGDRPC Launch Notification
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. IGNOU released the 2026 answer key notices and PDFs for B.Ed, B.Sc Nursing (PB), and PGDRPC on 20 April 2026.
Candidates can send queries up to 26 April 2026 by 06:00 PM.
IGNOU has asked candidates to send queries to entrancetest@ignou.ac.in.
Yes. IGNOU has uploaded separate official PDFs for B.Ed, B.Sc Nursing (PB), and PGDRPC.
Some official files contain inconsistent date text. For practical checking, use the exam-wise answer key PDF and cross-check the 27 February 2026 entrance-test schedule notice, which places these entrance tests on 29 March 2026.
No. The provisional answer key is for self-checking and for sending queries. Final merit or result updates must be awaited from IGNOU.
Further updates should be tracked on the official IGNOU website, especially the announcements page and the relevant programme or admission pages.