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

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  • Public/Government University
  • Estd. 1985

IGNOU Post Basic BSc Eligibility & Highlights 2024

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  • CBSE 12th
  • ISC
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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.

    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:   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.

    Q:   What are the career scopes after pursing online course from IGNOU?
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    IGNOU offers Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses in the fields of Language studies, Humanities, Computer Science, Social Work, Tourism, Journalism, etc. Students pursing these career-oriented courses can land jobs in the corporate as well government sector. For more information on IGNOU online courses, students can visit the official website.

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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.

    CourseDetails
    One certificate programme with any
    other Programme
    Admission in both programmes can be taken in the same
    admission cycle
    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
    are available on IGNOU website
    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:   Do classes take place in IGNOU?
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    Yes, Indira Gandhi National Open University conducts its classes in its study centres, under the guidance of regional centres. However, IGNOU doesn't run any classes in the main campus. When a student registers for a course in IGNOU the student picks a Study Centre and a Regional Centre according to their choice. The books are obtained from the selected study centre. Also, IGNOU offers a facility called IGNOU Online' which gives its students an opportunity to study online for programmes and courses which are not available in the area where they live in.
    Q:   Is an IGNOU degree valid for UPSC?
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    Yes, all IGNOU degrees are valid for any purpose, whether you are appearing for any entrance exams or employment exams. It has recognition at the national as well as international levels. IGNOU is a recognized university under the UGC and a government university. Adding further, an IGNOU degree is approved by the Distance Education Bureau (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as well. Additionally, IGNOU provides free UPSC CSE coaching to scheduled caste candidates at no cost. Every year, IGNOU invites applications from scheduled caste students for free coaching of UPSC IAS (prelims and mains).
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    IGNOU B.Sc. (Post Basic)
    Admission dates 2026

    DatesPast Events
    16 Mar '25
    B.Sc. (Post Basic) Entrance Test 2025
    22 Jan '25 - 28 Feb '25
    B.Sc. (Post Basic) Registration 2025 start and end date

    IGNOU Post Basic BSc Admission 2024: How to Apply?

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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 IGNOU cutoff 2023?
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    IGNOU cutoff 2023 for the BEd and the Integrated BEd courses is based on the BEd Entrance test. As per the previous year, IGNOU cutoff 2023 ranged between 293 and 339 for the General category All India Quota. Tabulated below is IGNOU BEd cutoff 2023 for General All India:

    CourseCutoff 2023
    Integrated B.A. + B.Ed. in Special Education365
    Integrated B.Com. + B.Ed. in Special Education293
    Integrated B.Sc. + B.Ed. in Special Education339
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    Q:   What is the IGNOU admission process for NRI student?
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    IGNOU offers only very selective programmes to international students through its overseas partner institutes. These partner institutes render student support services to such students. Such students aspiring to pursue IGNOU programmes must contact the concerned partner institute in their vicinity and fill out the admission form along with the requisite fees within the stipulated time. Click here to view the list of partner institutes along with their contact details.

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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. Therefore, the time required for the processing of forms for different regional centres may vary depending on the number of applicants from the respective region. However, the university claim that within two months, every student receives admission confirmation via email or on the student portal. Read more on IGNOU admission here

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    Answered 6 days ago

    IGNOU BA course is of three-year duration and is six semesters. The first semester syllabus include topics related to English in Daily Life, Individual and Society. Some of the subjects that the students study in the first semester are:

    • Social Small Talk
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    Himanshi Gupta

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    IGNOU BA (Hons) English course curriculum include core courses, ability enhancement compulsory courses, and generic electives. The generic electives in the UG course are:

    • Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture
    • Indian Society: Images and Realities
    • Psychology and Media
    • Rethinking Development

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    Virajita Madavi

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    Answered 6 days ago

    IGNOU BA (Hons) English course fee is INR 15,900. It is the total fees for three-year UG course. The given fee is as per the official website or sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

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    Ranjeeta Karan

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    Answered 6 days ago

    IGNOU offers fee waiver for SC and ST students applying for UG courses. Candidates wanting to avail this benefit need to meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The requirements to get a fee waiver are mentioned below:

    • Applicant should be from SC or ST category.
    • The family annual income should be be

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    Mohit Sharma

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    Answered 3 weeks ago

    The course fee for Bachelor Degree from IGNOU is INR 4,00,000 along with uniform and kit fees which is INR 25,000. 

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