IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University

Yes, the students have to do a project work in the sixth semester of the programme. There are eight credits attached to the project work. Students have to submit it to get their degree and complete the programme. Students can reach out to their regional centre to gather more details regarding the same as well. Apart from the project, the subjects covered in the last semester of IGNOU BCA course are:

• E-Commerce
• Operating System Concepts and Networking Management
• Operating System Concepts and Networking Management Lab

The first-year of the programme is divided into two semesters. IGNOU BCA curriculum includes semester-wise subjects covered in the course. The curriculum includes theory and lab subjects. Mentioned below are some of the subjects taught in the first two semesters of the course:

• Business Organisation
• Mathematics
• Computer Basic and PC Software Lab
• Accountancy
• Problem Solving and Programming
• Discrete Mathematics
• C Language Programming Lab
• Communication Skills, etc.

Candidates seeking admission to the BCA course from IGNOU must meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. The students who have passed Class 12 or equivalent exams from a recognised board can apply for the UG programme. Moreover, eligible students can visit the open university's official website to register and apply. After the application is verified, the students can pay the admission fee amount and confirm their seats. For more course details, the students can contact the allotted regional centre.

Indira Gandhi National Open University offer placement support to its students by conducting drives for recruitment. A concise placements report for BCA placed students is not available. As per the IGNOU placement data curated from unofficial sources, the highest package offered was INR 15 LPA. In addition, the average package ranged between INR 3 LPA and INR 4 LPA. IGNOU placement rate ranges between 70% and 80%.

Yes, you can apply for BCA at IGNOU with a score less than 50% in Class 12. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the UG programme is Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board. Eligible students can visit the university official website to apply for the programme. Furthermore, the aspirants can also check out Online BCA courses offered by various other colleges to pursue the BCA course in online mode. 

Yes, ignou BSc graduates can find job opportunities in private sectors. The degree offered by the open university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and are considered valid for all purposes, including applying for government jobs, private sector jobs, and higher education. The job profile of the candidate shall depend upon the specialisation. 

ignou PB BSc Nursing students can apply for the below-mentioned job profiles:

• Nursing Executive
• Staff Nurse
• Nursing Administrator
• Home Care Nurse, etc.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University offers four generic electives to the BSc (H) Anthropology course aspirants. There is a certain credit attached with each of the subject. Apart from this, the course curriculum also includes ability enhancement compulsory course (AECC). The two AECC subjects included in the curriclum are Environmental Studies and English Communication Skills.