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IGNOU B.Sc. (Post Basic) Courses & Fees

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IGNOU Post Basic BSc Eligibility & Highlights 2024

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  • CBSE 12th
  • ISC
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    Q:   Does IGNOU have a placement cell?
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    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.

    Q:   Is IGNOU good for B.A.?
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    Hello!

    Yes IGNOU can be a good choice for BA Philosphy course. IGNOU is one of most well known and trusted open colleges.

    Candidates can see table showing a list of benefits and disadvantages of going for a BA course from IGNOU below - 

    AdvantagesDisadvantages
    Affordable: Many students mention that IGNOU is an affordable option for pursuing a Bachelor's degree.Limited infrastructure: Some students feel that infrastructure at IGNOU is limited, especially in comparison to traditional universities.
    Flexibility: With online courses and weekend classes, IGNOU offers flexibility to balance studies with work or personal responsibilities.Limited interaction: Since it's an open university, students miss out on interacting with peers and experiencing campus life.
    Good Faculty: Several students praise teaching quality of IGNOU's professors, citing their knowledge and willingness to help.Teaching styles: A few students express dissatisfaction with certain teachers' teaching styles, finding them unhelpful or unclear.
    Relevant curriculum: course curriculum is considered relevant to industry, making students industry-ready.Exam difficulties: Seminars and exams can be challenging, and some students struggle to pass.

    Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

    Hope this helped your query! All the best! 

    Q:   When does IGNOU conduct practicals for term-end exams?
    A: 
    According to the IGNOU Academic Year Calendar, the term end practicals were held in January and the next practical exam date will be released soon. Practical exams are held in the study centres only. These exams are conducted either a month before the theory exam or after the theory exam. These exams are not very tough and the questions are framed according to the topics taught in the lectures. So attend the lectures very seriously and prepare well in advance for the practicals.
    Q:   What are the popular courses offered by IGNOU that assure placements?
    A: 

    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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    Q:   Can I pursue 2 courses offered at IGNOU at the same time?
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    As per the official brochure released, a student is allowed to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously through ODL / Online mode, as per the illustration given below.

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    One certificate programme with any
    other Programme
    Admission in both programmes can be taken in the same
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    One UG + One PG ProgrammeAdmission has to be taken in two different
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    *Admission can be taken only in specified courses. Details
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    Two UG Programmes
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    Certain programmes are not allowed under the simultaneous registration. Students are advised to visit
    the official prospectus for the same. Additionally, there will be no change in the counseling/ assignment submission/ examination schedule in case dates for the above clash for the courses in which a student has taken admission.

    Q:   What is the qualification required to join IGNOU?
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    Candidates must meet eligibility to apply for a course at IGNOU. The minimum eligibility for UG courses is Class 12, whereas graduation is required for PG programmes. Check below IGNOU eligibility criteria for popular courses:

    Popular Courses

    Eligibility Criteria

    MBA

    Any UG degree with 50% aggregate

    B.Ed

    Any UG/PG degree with 50% OR BE/BTech with 55%

    BSc

    Class 12 with Science subjects

    MSc

    UG degree in Science stream

    MA

    Any UG degree

    BA

    Class 12

    PG Diploma

    Any UG degree

    MCA

    Any UG degree with 50% + Maths in Class 12 

    BCA

    Class 12

    BCom

    Class 12

    B.L.I.Sc

    Any UG degree with 50% aggregate

    Q:   What are the top 5 courses in IGNOU?
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    One of the leading universities in India, IGNOU offers over 200 UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral courses via open and distance learning (ODL) mode. Candidates interested in IGNOU admission can apply through the online admission portal for ODL programmes, i.e. ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. In addition, the university launched an Online Education portal under its umbrella and now, it offers more than 40 UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses via the same. 

    Out of all these courses, some of the popular ones are listed below:

    • BA
    • BCom
    • BSc
    • MBA
    • B.Ed

    Read more on top IGNOU courses. 

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    16 Mar '25
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    22 Jan '25 - 28 Feb '25
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    IGNOU Post Basic BSc Admission & Application Process 2026

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    Q:   What is the admission cycle of IGNOU?
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    IGNOU admission cycle opens twice in a year i.e. January and July. The registrations for January session usually begins in December and close by March. The July session for ODL/ Online programmes begin in May and continue till July. The mode of application is online for all the courses.

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    Q:   What after IGNOU application process is over?
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    Students who have applied for B.Ed, MBA or PB BSc Nursing must appear for the required entrance and check if they've qualified it. Followed by application, application fee payment and entrance, students who have completed their registration can check their status by entering their registration number on the IGNOU admission status page. The university also notifies students about their admission confirmation or rejection through an email and a text message in the next two months.

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    Q:   What should I do after taking online admission in IGNOU?
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    Candidates who are selected for admission need to confirm their seat by paying the course fee. Here are few things that students will recieve after taking admission in IGNOU:

    • Once a students get admission into IGNOU, he or she will recieve the enrollment number and ID for future login to the samarth portal of the university.
    • Based on the choice made by the candidate while filling the application form, he or she will then recieve the study material. Soft copy is available on the official website of the university. 
    • Registered students also recieve a mail from the regional or study centre for counselling. It is an induction ceremony where the course is introduced to the students.
    • A schedule of classes is also shared through mail. For any query regarding classes, students must contact their study centre.
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    Q:   What is the time frame to get admission confirmation from IGNOU?
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    All the admission forms submitted via the Online Admission System are scrutinised and confirmed for admission subject to the fulfilment of eligibility criteria. These forms are processed region-wise on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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    The total tuition fees for MA is INR 14,000-INR 27,000 at IGNOU. The fees is the highest for MA in Education. For most of language programmes, the fees is at lower end. 

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