IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University

Yes, IGNOU students get placement. However, the percentage of students getting direct placements through IGNOU campus placement cell is less. Importantly, IGNOU has a strong alumni network and through gaining add-on skills, students get jobs through off-campus drives. According, to various online sources, 70% to 80% students get placed every year during IGNOU placements through on-campus and off-campus placement drives. The top recruiters of IGNOU in recent past included leading companies such as Globiva, Radical Minds and Aviva India.

Yes, IGNOU degrees are absolutely valid for corporate and government jobs. It is the only Open University in India that is accredited with the highest A+ Grade by NAAC. Other than this, the Degrees / Certificates / Diplomas awarded by IGNOU are well recognised by all the member institutions of the AIU (Association of Indian Universities). Importantly, all the degrees offered by IGNOU are at par with the corresponding Diplomas, Degrees and Certificates offered by universities across the country. After pursuing a degree from IGNOU and by upskilling in a particular area, students can land jobs in their preferred domain.

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.

Once the MSc application form is submitted successfully, it will be scrutinised by IGNOU admission authorities and if it fulfils the eligibility criteria, candidates will receive a confirmation on the registered email address. If a deficiency is found in the application, a communication is sent via IGNOU informing the candidates about the discrepancy. After successful processing of the form, the University will provide further information concerning confirmation of admission, allotment of study centre and other details for induction, etc. in due course of time.

No, for admission to PB BSc nursing at IGNOU, students are required to apply and appear for a written test conducted by the university followed by a counselling session. Aspirants who meet the eligibility requirements need to appear for IGNOU OPENNET exam. Candidates get a seat in the course based on the exam score. The entrance test is conducted in offline mode via OMR sheets. Duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.