IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Placement
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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
According to NIRF report 2025, the key highlights of UG and PG placements 2024 are presented below:
Particulars | UG 1-year Placement Statistics (2024) | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|
Median package | INR 2.85 LPA | INR 3.5 LPA |
Total students | 7208 | 81769 |
Students placed | 577 | 6542 |
Students selected for higher studies | 4325 | 49062 |
Particulars | PG 1-year Placement Statistics (2024) | PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024) |
Median package | INR 3.5 LPA | INR 3.5 LPA |
Total students | 967 | 15989 |
Students placed | 580 | NA |
Students selected for higher studies | 77 | 2132 |
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7 months agoContributor-Level 8
The table below depicts the IGNOU average package details:
Particulars | Placement Statistics |
|---|---|
Average package | INR 3 LPA to INR 4 LPA |
Note: The above-mentioned placement data is gathered from online sources, hence may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
There is no data available for IGNOU average packages. However, unofficial sources claim that during recent IGNOU placements, the average package received by students was between INR 3 LPA and INR 4 LPA. Popular IGNOU courses with promising future employment prospects in the business arena include BEd, MBA, and MCA.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Both IGNOU and DU SOL are reputable remote learning universities in India that have received government approval. Both also feature a specific career placement cell that links students with prospective employers. In contrast to DU SOL, IGNOU has more centres dispersed across the nation in terms of geographical accessibility. Furthermore, DU SOL offers courses mostly in the humanities and commerce, whereas IGNOU offers a greater selection of courses. Unofficial reports claim that IGNOU students often start out making INR 3.5 LPA. Further, the top recruiters of IGNOU in recent past included renowned organisations such as HCL, Wipro and P
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The following table compares the DU SOL placement statistics with IGNOU:
| University Name | Average Package | Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|
| DU SOL | INR 8 LPA | 70%-80% |
| IGNOU | INR 3 LPA | Between 70% and 80% |
NOTE: The above-mentioned placement data for DU SOL and IGNOU are gathered from online external sources and hence may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
According to unofficial sources, Business Development sector has placed the most no. of IGNOU students. The sector-wise IGNOU alumni placement statistics are presented below:
Note: The above-mentioned alumni placement data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
According to Shiksha reviews, the key highlights of IGNOU BCA placements in 2022 are presented below:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (BCA) |
|---|---|
| Placement rate | 40% |
| the highest package | INR 16 LPA |
| Average package | INR 6 LPA – INR 8 LPA |
| Top recruiters | Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and TCS |
| Top roles offered | Software engineer, Back-end and front-end developers |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
According to students’ reviews and unofficial sources, BSc students have found it easy to get jobs through off-campus placement drives. BSc course offered by IGNOU is popular among students and the allied industry. IGNOU offers BSc course across seven specialisations including Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology and Nursing. Students after completing their BSc course from IGNOU can find job in Corporate, Government, Non-Profit and Academic sectors.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
MBA course offered by IGNOU is among many popular courses offered by IGNOU that has good career scope. The MBA course at IGNOU comes with robust curriculum that equip students with all nuances of the Management sector. In order to get a job after pursing MBA from IGNOU, students need to stay updated with market trends and start applying for jobs two months before the completion of the course. Further, it will be good for students to enroll in short-term add-on courses in the niche domain be it Marketing, Finance, HR or Operations. These skills coupled with MS Office expertise can possibly help students find jobs after doing an MBA
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Each and every course offered by IGNOU equip students with knowledge and skill-set in the concerned field. Since, IGNOU is an Open University, it is upon the students to take the responsibility and look for career opportunities in their field of study. It depends upon a student’s interest and aptitude for a particular course that eventually helps in securing the preferred job. As the past trends suggest, students who have pursued BEd, MBA, BSc and Journalism courses from IGNOU have found it easier to find jobs in the corporate sector.
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