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

  • A++ NAAC accredited
  • Public/Government University
  • Estd. 1985

IGNOU Post Basic BSc Eligibility & Highlights 2024

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Total Tuition Fees 69K
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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 are the career scopes after pursing online course from IGNOU?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   How are the placements at IGNOU?
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    According to NIRF report 2025, the key highlights of UG and PG placements 2024 are presented below:

    Particulars

    UG 1-year Placement Statistics (2024)

    UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)

    Median package

    INR 2.85 LPA

    INR 3.5 LPA

    Total students

    7208

    81769

    Students placed

    577

    6542

    Students selected for higher studies

    4325

    49062

    Particulars

    PG 1-year Placement Statistics (2024)

    PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024)

    Median package

    INR 3.5 LPA

    INR 3.5 LPA

    Total students

    967

    15989

    Students placed

    580

    NA

    Students selected for higher studies

    77

    2132

     

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    Q:   Are admissions open at IGNOU?
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    IGNOU admission 2026 is closed for January session. The July 2026 session will begin soon. Aspirants can apply on the official website of IGNOU for the preferred course once the application portal open.

    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
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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 if I don't bring an IGNOU ID card during an exam?
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     It is compulsory to carry IGNOU ID-Card when appearing for the exam. However, in case a students forgets to bring the same, he or she can show an identity proof like Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, etc. Most of the exam centres accept identity proof in such cases but to avoid any kind of conflict, students must carry their IGNOU ID-Card along with an identity proof and admit card.

    Q:   Is a degree from IGNOU valid?
    A: 
    Yes, IGNOU is a trusted and accredited distance education university. It is a central university which was established by an ACT of parliament in 1985. Therefore, a distance education degree from IGNOU is equivalent to a degree granted by any recognised university in India. Also, the degree from IGNOU University is acceptable and valid overseas and in foreign countries with ease. The reason behind this is IGNOU is a recognised university under the UGC and is a governmental university too. Adding further, an IGNOU degree is approved by DEC and AICTE as well.
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    IGNOU B.Sc. (Post Basic)
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    16 Mar '25
    B.Sc. (Post Basic) Entrance Test 2025
    22 Jan '25 - 28 Feb '25
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    IGNOU Post Basic BSc Admission 2024: How to Apply?

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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:   Can I get direct admission in IGNOU?
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    Yes, students could take direct admission to a lot of UG and PG programmes offered at IGNOU. IGNOU admissions for many undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MBA, MA, and MSc are based on the merit of the last qualifying exam. IGNOU admission is conducted twice a year. Students should apply for IGNOU admissions before the last date of admission.

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    Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted at IGNOU for admission?
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    IGNOU offers admission based on merit of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam to most of the programmes. However, candidates need to appear for entrance exam for a few courses. Below are the courses accepting IGNOU entrance exam scores for admission:

    • B.Ed
    • Post Basic BSc Nursing
    • PhD 
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    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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    Indira Gandhi National Open University or IGNOU has a variety of courses available. These courses are offered across UG and PG levels. Thus, the university offers education in different streams, such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, etc. MBA is a popular programme offered by the univer

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    Overall difficulty level of IGNOU TEE is generally moderate. If you study the official materials, complete assignments, and revise regularly, you'll find the questions very easy.

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    Some most important topics for IGNOU TEE are summaries, unit-end questions, and high-weightage blocks in official study materials.

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