IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University

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Saket, Delhi

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Estd. 1985

Last updated on 24 Sep '26

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IGNOU Ranking Highlights 2026

IGNOU is one of India’s top institutes and has been ranked by multiple national ranking bodies. In the recent Outlook 2026 release, the institute ranked #1 under the Open University category. The institute is popular for its top-notch research programmes. The below article covers all the information around IGNOU rankings:

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Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Delhi in 2025->

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Q: Which is better IGNOU or DU SOL in terms of placements?

IGNOU and DU SOL, both are government-approved reputed distance learning universities in India. They have dedicated career placement cell that connects potential recruiters with students. In terms of regional reach, IGNOU has more centres spread across the country as compared with DU SOL. IGNOU has a larger set of courses as compared to DU SOL that has courses primarily related to Humanities and Commerce. According to unofficial sources, the starting salary of IGNOU students start from 3.5 LPA. The top recruiters of IGNOU in recent past included leading companies such as HCL, Wipro and Parle. It will depend upon students’ priority in terms of location, study centre and course-selection to choose between IGNOU and DU SOL.

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IGNOU Ranking Highlights 2026
NIRF Ranking 2025
IGNOU Outlook Ranking 2026
IGNOU Course Ranking
IGNOU Student Reviews

IGNOU
NIRF Ranking 2025

IGNOU has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by NIRF 2025, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment. In the 'Open University' category, the institute's ranks have displayed constancy when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, IGNOU's rank is #1, the same as last year's rank in the 'Open University' category by the NIRF ranking.

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NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2025, IGNOU received #1 rank in the 'Open University' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as KSOU Mysore, and UPRTOU for NIRF rankings under the 'Open University' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of IGNOU with other top institutes:

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KSOU Compare	2
UPRTOU Compare	3

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IGNOU Outlook Ranking 2026

According to the rankings from Outlook-ICARE, IGNOU outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2026
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IGNOU vs Other Colleges: Outlook Ranking Comparison

IGNOU secured #1 rank in the 'Open University' category of Outlook-ICARE 2026 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as VTU and BRAOU Hyderabad. Check out how IGNOU compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

Similar ranked Business & Management Studies colleges by Outlook

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College	Ranking
IGNOU	1
Visvesvaraya Technological University Belgaum Compare	2
Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad Compare	3
Netaji Subhas Open University Compare	4
YCMOU Nashik Compare	5
KSOU Compare	6
Madurai Kamaraj University Compare	7

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Infrastructure3.5

Faculty & Course3.9

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Companies like IBM, Cisco, Wipro, Tata, etc., visit our college to recruit the students who pass with a good academics score.

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At last, I can say that it is very difficult to get a job with a degree from our college without any other degree or experience.

Based on 221 Reviews

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Master of Commerce (M.Com.) - Batch of 2022

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Faculty4.0Value for Money

My review of this college.

Learning Experience: Really, I liked the course and subjects particularly in the field of Accounts, Taxation and Management. Those given me the immense support to handle the fund planning situation in the corporate as Senior Manager, Accounts and Taxation. With the passing of time, I grew my knowledge in the taxation field and am still doing the analysis. This course facilitates students in the field of commerce. Successful businessmen should learn from this course. It teaches students about economics, accounts, etc, which is very useful in day to day life of a company or an individual.

Placements: Only IGNOU provides placement opportunities in different companies, and they choose the best candidates out of them on the basis of academic record and communication skills, and also provide them handsome remuneration as per their qualifications. IGNOU has a worldwide recognition as its courses are vast and intuitive, and IGNOU's degree is given importance as it's not very easy to score marks in IGNOU. Companies like Amazon, Flipkart, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, Jio, ICICI Bank, etc came for recruitment, offering an average package of Rs 2.5 LPA going up to 15 LPA.

Faculty: All faculty are too good and always there to help, and they motivate the students. The faculty members have a good knowledge of the course, and they are all experienced and have good behaviour and a supportive attitude. From filling out the forms to the examination, they supported us very much. They helped us in our study, and the study materials were also good. They give notes to us during exam time, and they provide important details about the relevant subject, which helps to crack the exam paper. The exam structure is really good. As it conducts the exam on an early basis.

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2025Read More

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M.A. in English - Batch of 2022

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Faculty4.0Value for Money

My review about this college

Learning Experience: Course, study procedure, and exam procedure are smooth. In any course at the University, one can get so much knowledge and information. I am so grateful to the University for all these. After my admission, I received study materials and books from the study center. IGNOU sends all study material by post and also a project guide, which is very convenient for the student. It's an open university, so there's no campus placement, but it's the best open university. The evaluation of marks is a bit tough, but it's considered equal to regular universities. Exams are conducted in exam centers.

Placements: College helps you get interviewed by different hotels for the 6-month industrial training program. The stipend offered is approximately 3000. The placement scenario is not that good. According to me, getting a placement depends on a student's academic career: how he has performed in exams, how attentive he was in class, how active he was in group discussions, and so on. Placement depends on all these criteria. Only a deserving child gets a placement. There are ample opportunities for graduates and post-graduates to select the best career for themselves. The placement depends on oneself.

Faculty: All the faculty members were very supportive and friendly. There were both male as well as female faculty members, but everyone was like a real friend, a real teacher, and a real path-showing person. They all treated us, students, as their own children and never made harsh words with any of the students during my study period. The structure of the course was very good and well-organized, but it was on the tough side. Very little focus was given to practicals, but I had to submit 8 assignments in total in the 2-year M.A. course.

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025Read More

Asha Sahu

Master of Commerce (M.Com.) - Batch of 2022

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Faculty4.0Value for Money

My review of this college.

Placements: Internships are completely overtaken by students' choices. The college also arranges some internships. But there is no compulsion. The stipend offered ranges from Rs. 1,000-5,000 per month. A few companies visited the college under the placement cell and recruited a few students. Students should pass in all semesters. After the fourth semester, students are eligible for campus placements. A large number of companies come for placements, like TCS, Reliance, ICICI Bank, etc. The starting package on the campus is Rs. 18,000 per month. Almost 60-80% of students get placed.

Faculty: Faculty members are very educated and knowledgeable. They make the education process very easy. We have one of these faculty members who are very educated and their lectures are absolutely mind-blowing because whatever they taught us in college helped us in our exams. The course curriculum should be easy to understand and it should be student-oriented, full of activities, and not teacher-oriented. The course curriculum should include all topics that will nourish student knowledge and enable us to stand on our own and become job-ready. Our course is up to date. We are provided with industrial exposure to Rajasthan. It is a great trip as we are able to acquire good knowledge over there and overall it is good. There are different teachers for different subject students. So the ratio is 6:120. All faculty members are well-educated. Some are M.com qualified and some are MBA holders. Some are professional degree holders.

Other: I have been interested in accounts for a long, so I chose this course.

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025Read More

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Master of Commerce (M.Com.) (MCOMOL) - Batch of 2023

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Faculty5.0Value for Money

The classes are clean with big windows providing good ventilation.

Learning Experience: Everyone will get placement based on the knowledge and how they used to prepare what they have to taught so placement is completely on their self preparations they provide the support but we have to prepare and we have to select for that interview that is important and placement provided by that college

Placements: From 7th semester students become eligible for campus placements. Infosys, zscalar ,TCS and many more companies visits. Highest package is - 15- 20 lakhs . 70% of students get placements from our college.

Faculty: The faculties approach each and every student in the class and clarify their doubts with more patience. And sometimes, they explain twice or thrice on the students requests. They also explain topics using projector. And conducts tests in every week.

Course Support: Course I am pursuing is hard . Not that much hard but it is hard to understand some many different programming languages. If you can take that much pressure so go for it . There is a improvement that 1 programming languages should take for 1 yr for better understanding and learning.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025Read More

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Master of Arts in Population and Family Health Studies - Batch of 2023

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5.0Placements5.0Faculty5.0Value for Money

College provide industrial visit frequently.

Learning Experience: offers internship opportunities in following companies- Google Kaggle NPTEL Capgemini Hacker Rank etc. These intership span multiple discipline, provide students with practical experience with industry exposure.

Placements: Placement of college is very good and one of the best in chhattisgarh, highest 28 LPA and average is 6.5 Lacs Per Year. 80% Students get placed, major recruiters are Microsoft, Adobe,Hacker Rank, Tech Mahendra.

Faculty: Faculty to students ratio is 1:10. Course structure is well defined for all the department. Facilities are very helping. There are two test conducted in complete single semester. By which taking average of both tests and send it to the university.marking scheme is transparent, accurate and deserving.

Course Support: Course curriculum is well structured and provides a basic foundation in subjects.covering the wide range of topics which give ideas and knowledge about all topics.curriculum has also opportunities for intership, projects etc.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science - Batch of 2022

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1.0Placements1.0Faculty1.0Value for Money

Mat lenaMat lena yahan admission—na padhai, na placement, sirf time barbaad.

Learning Experience: Worst university I've ever seen?poor facilities, bad faculty, zero support.

Placements: Bilkul bhi placement nahi hai?na guidance, na opportunities. Total scam.

Faculty: Worst faculty ever?unqualified, unhelpful, and totally unprofessional.

Course Support: There was no proper study?just wasted time and zero academic value.

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What is the fees for MA at IGNOU?

Answered 3 weeks ago

The total tuition fees for MA is INR 14,000-INR 27,000 at IGNOU. The fees is the highest for MA in Education. For most of language programmes, the fees is at lower end.

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Can I apply for IGNOU MA without any entrance exam?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, candidates do not require passing any entrance exam for admission in MA at IGNOU. Aspirants are selected based on their scores in the qualifying exam. Selected candidates have to pay course fees to confirm their seat.

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Can I get admission to IIT Bombay through JAM 2027 if my IGNOU BSc is completed after the admission deadline?

Answered a month ago

No, you cannot get admission to IIT Bombay if your degree completion extends into September.

IIT JAM regulations generally allows provisional admission for final-year students, but you must submit proof of passing your qualifying degree by a strict deadline which is typically September 30 of the admi

Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

How can I get IGNOU, SOL, and NIOS exam date notifications?

Answered a month ago

To get exam notifications for IGNOU, SOL and NIOS, you must check the announcement section of the official website and notifications.

Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

"Can I pursue a BSc Agriculture after completing Class 12 with Agriculture (RBSE)?

Answered a month ago

Yes, you can pursue a BSc Agriculture after completing Class 12 with Agriculture (RBSE).

Akanksha Yadav