IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University

Indira Gandhi National Open University offers BCom course of four-year duration. The UG-level programme is available in English and Hindi medium. Candidates can opt for the preferred language to pursue the programme. The study material is provided to the student in the opted language. Also, the exam is then conducted in the same medium.

A degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University is valid and widely accepted. This central university was established under the Act of parliament in 1985. Thus, IGNOU BCom degree is accepted in India and abroad. The UG degree holders can apply for valid private and government jobs. Some of the popular job profiles for candidates with a BCom degree are:

• Accountants
• Business Executives
• Tax Counsellors
• Financial Analysts, etc.

There are certain subjects included in the IGNOU BCom in Corporate Affairs and Administration course, which have transfarable credit. Each of the subject has 8 credits attached to it. The courses included in the CS foundation course are English and Business Communication, Economics and Statistics, Financial Accounting, and Elements of Business Laws and Management. 

The course curriculum include generic subjects related to the field of Commerce and specific to Accountancy and Finance specialisation. It has credit transfer and compulsory subjects. Some of the subjects included in IGNOU BCom in Accountancy and Finance curriculum are:

• Fundamentals of Accounting
• Mercantile Law
• General Economics
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Business Environment, etc.

Yes, IGNOU BCom application form is out for the July session. Aspirants can visit the university official website to apply. As per the official website, the last date to apply for admission in the July session is Jul 31. Candidates shall ensure that they register and submit their application on or before the prescribed deadline. 

The open university carries out it application process in online mode. Aspirants who meet the course-specific eligibility criteria can register and apply. The students can visit the IGNOU website and click on valid link (fresh admission/re-registration) to apply. For fresh admission, aspirants have to upload the important documents as well. All the details in the application should be filled out carefully and correctly. The registration form should be submitted on or before the prescribed deadline. An application can be submitted successfully after the course fee payment.

 IGNOU BCom admission eligibility criteria is Class 12 from the recognised board with50% marks in general category. Pay the admission fee and confirm their seats. 

IGNOU conducted a placements drive in February in collaboration with ARCIS - E SERVICES PVT LTD and GLOBIVA. The placements drive was held for the permanent positions of Regional Callers, Backend Executives and Retention Executives with salary package ranging between INR 1.7 LPA and INR 3 LPA. There is no concise placements report for BCom placed students. As per an the information available on the web, the highest package offered in 2023 to the IGNOU students stood at INR 15 LPA.