Do we have to pay full fees in IGNOU?

No, IGNOU does not ask students to pay the full fees in one go. The fee payment is done in two halves in a year. Candidates have to re-register in order to pay the fees. The fee payment can be made online. Candidates should keep the fee payment receipt with them for future references.

How can a student avail scholarships at IGNOU University?

Students of IGNOU can collect the scholarship forms from the Directorate of Social Welfare (DSE) or the office of the Social Welfare Officer (SWO) in their state, fill them out, and submit them to the Regional Director at the Regional Centre where they are admitted/registered for the programme. In the next step, the Regional Director will then certify the forms. After certification, the students can collect the forms from the Regional Centre and resubmit them to the Social Welfare Officer or Directorate of Social Welfare in their state for scholarship or reimbursement of programme fees.

Is study material free at IGNOU?

IGNOU provides study material to all the students pursuing a course from the university. The material is accessible to all the students irrespective of their location. While filling out the application form, students can choose hard or soft copy of study material. The study material is free of cost and aspirants only need to pay the course fee for admission.

Does IGNOU offer scholarship to its students?

Yes, IGNOU offers scholarships to students based on merit and needs. The institute offers scholarships to the reserved category like SC/ ST. Students are also eligible for goverment scholarships.

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Q: What is the admission cycle of IGNOU?

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: Are admissions open at IGNOU?

Yes, IGNOU admissions 2026 are open now. Interested students can apply online at the official website of the university. The last date to apply was extended until Feb 28, 2026.

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Q: Do classes take place in IGNOU?

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: Can I pursue 2 courses offered at IGNOU at the same time?

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.

Course	Details
One certificate programme with any other Programme	Admission in both programmes can be taken in the same admission cycle
One UG + One PG Programme	Admission has to be taken in two different admission cycles *Admission can be taken only in specified courses. Details are available on IGNOU website
Two UG Programmes
Two PG Programmes

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: Is a degree from IGNOU valid?

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.

Q: Is an IGNOU degree valid for UPSC?

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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30 Mar '26	BSW (ODL/Online mode-Jan 2026) Fresh registration last date
30 Mar '26	BSW (ODL/Online mode) (Jan 2026 session) Re-registration last date

IGNOU BSW Admission 2025: How to Apply?

In the field of Social Work at the UG level, IGNOU offers a UG BSW programme. This three-year course (min. duration) has a maximum duration of six years. Check out all details regarding IGNOU BSW admission i.e., eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or its equivalent

IGNOU BSW Application Process 2025

The application process for the Bachelor of Social Work programme at IGNOU is completely online. Students willing to apply must visit the official website and fill up the online application. A step-by-step process of IGNOU application is as follows:

1: Visit the official website of IGNOU. Click on 'Register Online and then on 'Fresh Admission'.

Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU. Click on 'Register Online' and then on 'Fresh Admission'.

2: In the next window, select ' Click here for New Registration'.

3: Register online by adding all the required details.

4: Log in using the credentials created during the registration process, fill out the form, pay the application fee and submit it.

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Q: What is the admission cycle of IGNOU?

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: Are admissions open at IGNOU?

Yes, IGNOU admissions 2026 are open now. Interested students can apply online at the official website of the university. The last date to apply was extended until Feb 28, 2026.

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Q: What if I don't bring an IGNOU ID card during an exam?

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.

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Q: What after IGNOU application process is over?

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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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW),IGNOU
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW),IGNOU Regional Centre, Shillong
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Abdul

Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSWOL) - Batch of 2022

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

3.0

1Placements2Faculty3Value for Money

Enrolling with IGNOU requires a lot of patience.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024Read More

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Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSWOL) - Batch of 2024

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

3.6

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of Centre for Online Education, IGNOU.

Placements: Almost 60% of students got placed in our college. They offer high salary packages. They offer good salary packages for every student from every background. It is a good college for students who can study by themselves and can score great marks. There is no difference between online and daily college.

Infrastructure: Our college provides good facilities. They provide books for every subject, which is good and helpful. They provide assignments and questions which are helpful for the upcoming exams.

Faculty: Exams are a bit difficult. Exams are competitive for students who attend college regularly. Exams questions are related to the books. They won't ask a single question out of the syllabus.

Other: I opted for this course because of my interest in social work.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2023Read More

Anonymous

Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSWOL) - Batch of 2021

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

2.6

1Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Our college is good in terms of education.

Placements: Our college doesn't provide placements because this college conducts classes online.

Infrastructure: Our college provides us with all facilities. Wi-Fi facility is available in our college, but the speed is slow. Classrooms are well-maintained, but sometimes, fans don't work properly. The canteen facility is not available in our college, so we have to go outside for food purposes.

Faculty: Our teachers are helpful and polite. They are knowledgeable and highly qualified. The teaching quality is good. If you are interested in studies, they provide a lot of knowledge. The course curriculum is very helpful for the civil service exam because it has the syllabus of UPSC. The pass percentage is average.

Other: I opted for this course because it helps in the civil service exam, and I wanted to become a UPSC servant. The infrastructure should be improved. Our campus crowd is more. Our college is affiliated with IGNOU. A scholarship facility is not available in our college. Extracurricular activities are not held in our college. Our college should provide placements, through which we can prepare and get placements after completing graduation.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2023Read More

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Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSWOL) - Batch of 2025

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

3.0

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Our college is the best in terms of infrastructure.

Placements: Around 82-85% of students got placed in our course. The highest salary package offered was 6 LPA. The lowest salary package offered was 3 LPA. The top recruiting companies are TCS, Infosys, Tata Power, and MasterCard. Almost 90% of students got internships in companies like Tata Power and Infosys. The top roles offered are manager, HR, and sales.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is very good. Our classrooms are digital. Wi-Fi is also available in every classroom. It also provides a good library. Hostel facilities are better. The food quality is also perfect. Our campus is very clean.

Faculty: All teachers are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Their teaching quality is also better. The course curriculum is relevant to make students ready for the industry.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2023Read More

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Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSWOL) - Batch of 2022

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

3.6

3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Facilities are good, they provide all kind of things that a student needs.

Placements: 76 percent of students are placed in my course. The highest, lowest and average package offered in my course is 70. The top recruiting companies are NGOs. The top roles offered in my course are NGO manager, NGO civil member of a particular NGO.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available in the computer lab but not in classrooms and the library. The quality of the facility in my hostel is good but the quality of the food is average. Medical facilities are managed very well. They support sports and games very well.

Faculty: The teachers are helpful, qualified and knowledgeable. They are phenomenal in their subjects. The level is average in all semester exams in my college. 65 is the pass percentage but you can give re- exam if you have failed any exam, but you have to give all exams. It is very easy to give the exam.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2022Read More

Karishma

Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSWOL) - Batch of 2023

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

4.8

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Our college has good infrastructure and facilities and I'm satisfied with our college.

Placements: Almost 80% of students are placed in different companies and they secure their careers with good companies. There are top recruiting companies for our course. Almost 75% of students get internships in multinational companies. Top roles offered are in HR, digital marketing, etc.

Infrastructure: In our college, infrastructure and facilities are good. There are many facilities like labs, libraries, etc. In the library, all books are available. All students go and get some books and read them. After reading, students submit the books. All facilities are available like games, medical, etc., on campus.

Faculty: Teachers in our college are very helpful and qualified. They support all students equally and give the best advice for their careers. When students are good and focus on their studies, semester exams are not difficult. The passing marks are 33 out of 100.

Other: This course is the best for me and it is also very knowledgeable.

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2022Read More

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I am an Army Personal. I want do MBA in hospital management and healthcare from IGNOU. Is it good? Can I get job after my retirement?

Answered a month ago

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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What is the overall difficulty level of IGNOU TEE?

Answered 2 months ago

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.

Porishmita Paul

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What are the most important topics for IGNOU TEE?

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

Porishmita Paul

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Can I crack IGNOU TEE through self study?

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Yes, you can crack IGNOU TEE through self-study. University provides detailed study materials that cover entire syllabus. Read them carefully, make notes, and revise regularly to score well.

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