IGNOU advises Students against Fraudulent Exam Fee Collection by Impersonators
IGNOU has clarified that it has never authorized any person to collect money through unofficial means. All payments related to examination fees, certificates, or revaluation must be made exclusively through IGNOU’s official website.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has issued a public advisory cautioning its students against unscrupulous individuals posing as university officials and attempting to collect money through fraudulent means.
As per a notice issued by the university, some imposters have been contacting students via personal emails, phone calls, and other channels, demanding payments for various services including examination fees, issuance of duplicate grade cards and degrees, transcripts, verification of certificates, project and practical fees, revaluation, and photocopies of answer sheets.
IGNOU has clarified that it has never authorized any person to collect money through unofficial means. All payments related to examination fees, certificates, or revaluation must be made exclusively through IGNOU’s official website (http://ignou.ac.in).
IGNOU has advised learners have been advised to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to such scams. IGNOU further urged students to share details of such incidents with local police authorities for strict legal action.
IGNOU advisory reads: “The University will not be responsible for any such fraudulent transactions or consequences arising out of it.”
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Students can apply for placements at IGNOU online. For that, students need to visit the official website of IGNOU and click on the placement section of the website. The “Placement” section keeps on updating notification regarding Campus Placement Drives. Further, students also receive notification regarding job application on their registered mobile. It is recommended for students to stay updated with the job notifications that are released on the official website. These job notifications include detailed information such as no. of vacancies, salary package and interview date.
Yes, IGNOU has a dedicated Campus Placement Cell, which is popularly known as CPC. The Campus Placement Cell organises campus placement drives from time-to-time. The notification regarding campus placement drives is uploaded online in the placement section of the official website. The job notifications include detailed information regarding no. of vacancies, eligibility, application date, salary package, etc. Apart from this, IGNOU CPC has a strong base of alumni network that helps fellow students to stay updated with relevant job vacancies.
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