Indira Gandhi National Open University Exam Dates
- Overview of IGNOU Examinations
- IGNOU’s Exam Pattern
- Pre-exam Requisites at IGNOU
- Post-exam regulations at IGNOU
Overview of IGNOU Examinations
IGNOU is considered to be one of the best universities when it comes to academics. The following are a few insights related to IGNOU examinations.
| Exam Name |
Indira Gandhi National Open University MBA Admission Test 2023 |
| Common Name |
IGNOU |
| Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency |
| Level of Exam |
University Level |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Courses |
UG, PG, MBA, B.Ed. |
The preliminary schedule for the December term-end exams (TEE) has already been issued by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Even though they stated in their official notice that the detailed date sheet would be released at a later time, while waiting, students can mail any concerns they have regarding the date sheet to the exam administrators.
The test will be administered in two sessions, with the first shift taking place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the second shift taking place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The length of each exam, however, will be indicated on the question paper.
IGNOU’s Exam Pattern
- Number of questions: The paper contains a total of 100 questions.
- Section: The question paper is divided into two sections, Part A and Part B.
- Total marks: The exam will contain questions compiling 100 marks.
- Medium: The medium of the question paper will be in both, English and Hindi depending upon the student's choice.
- Duration: Total duration of the exam will be 2 hours.
- Marking scheme: For each correct response 1 mark will be given.
Pre-exam Requisites at IGNOU
Admit card plays a crucial role during the examinations at IGNOU, without which a candidate might not even be allowed to sit in the examination hall. It is generated in an online mode, and students are required to generate the same through their username and password, which the university allots during the time of admission. To generate the admit card, the required documents are:
- Scorecard or result card
- Photograph and identity card
- Class 10 and 12 certificates
- Category certificate, if applicable
Post-exam regulations at IGNOU
The university tries to release the results within three months of the exams being completed. They are generated in online mode, and students can have access to the result via the login portal using their personal usernames and passwords.
Moreover, the exam committee tries to apply all the norms and regulations in order to ensure a smooth process, both, during and after the exam.
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The eligibility criteria for all MSc courses are as follows:
MSc specialisations | Eligibility |
|---|---|
Food Nutrition | BSc (Home Science) specialisation in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition or PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition or Graduate (BSc Hons) or equivalent (MBBS, BHHS, etc.) from the following background – Home Science/ Food Science and Technology, Life Science, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical, Catering along with the DNHE or CNCC or CFN offered by IGNOU (simultaneous admission for CFN/ CNCC is also permitted) |
Counselling and Family Therapy | Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university |
Environmental Science | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Science/ Engineering/ Agricultural Science/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science from a recognised university |
Mathematics with Application in Computer Science | - Graduate with a major or Hons in Mathematics with at least 50% aggregate - If the seats at a centre remain vacant then: Graduate with a BA/ BSc degree with Mathematics as one of the three main subjects with equal weightage, with at least 50% aggregate and 55% aggregate in the Mathematics |
For more details on MSc fee, eligibility & selection, click here.
IGNOU offers a two-year MBA programme in General and Banking & Finance specialisations. The eligibility required for different MBA programmes is as follows:
Particulars | Highlights |
|---|---|
Eligibility for MBA | A pass in any bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category candidates) |
Eligibility for MBA in Banking and Finance, i.e. MBF | - A pass in any bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category candidates) - A pass in CAIIB examinations of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, Mumbai, and awarded the requisite qualification/ credentials therefore by the institute - Must have been working with the Banking or Financial Services sector for a period of at least two years |
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