What is the time frame to get admission confirmation from IGNOU?

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.

Can I take admission in IGNOU in August? What is IGNOU admission last date?

IGNOU admission is conducted in two cycles, i.e. January and July. While the registrations for the January session generally get over in March, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) admission for the July session opens in June and remains open till Jul-Aug. The admissions are mainly based on merit. Students unable to get admission in the January batch are open for admission in the July batch.

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.

What should I do after taking online admission in IGNOU?

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 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: Is a degree from IGNOU valid?

IGNOU is a trusted and accredited distance education university. This central university was established by an ACT of parliament in 1985. IGNOU degree is equivalent to a degree granted by any recognised university in India. It is acceptable and valid overseas and in foreign countries with ease. This is because, IGNOU is a recognised university under UGC and is a governmental university too. An IGNOU degree is approved by DEC and AICTE.

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).

Q: What are the top 5 courses in IGNOU?

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.

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30 Sep '26	BSW (ODL/Online mode-Jul 2026) Fresh registration last date

IGNOU BSW Admission & Application Process 2026

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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List of documents required for IGNOU application process 2025

Passport size photograph
Identity card
Academic certificate(s)
Birth certificate or documentary proof of birth
Experience certificate, if applicable

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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 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: How does the distance education through IGNOU work? How is the submission of assignments done and how are the semester and exams conducted?

Once you get admission in IGNOU in distance education, students have to submit assignments, appear for term end exam and if required submit practical file.

Assignments: Students can check the assignment on the official website of IGNOU as per their year of admission. Students have to submit the assignment within the specified time to their designated study centre. Some study centre might accept online submission. However, it is advised to submit a hard copy as well. Assignment has weightage of 30%.
Term End Exam: Term End Exam are conducted two times a year-one in December and other in June. Candidates can check the datesheet for the same on the official website of IGNOU.

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Q: How can I apply for the Term End Exam (TEE) of IGNOU?

Candidates can fill out exam form IGNOU on the official website of university. The Term End Exams are held twice in a year-June and December. Candidates are required to appear once. The students need to visit official website and register with an application fee for term end exam. The registration fee varies with course. After filling out form and paying application fee, aspirants are confirmed for sitting for term end exam.

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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW),IGNOU
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW),IGNOU Regional Centre, Shillong
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Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSWOL) - Batch of 2022

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

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1.0Placements2.0Faculty3.0Value 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

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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

1.0Placements3.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value 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

3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value 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.

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

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

3.6

3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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.

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Karishma

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

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

4.8

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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.

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What is the fees for MA at IGNOU?

Answered 4 weeks ago

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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Can I apply for IGNOU MA without any entrance exam?

Answered 4 weeks ago

Yes, candidates do not require passing any entrance exam for admission in MA at IGNOU. Aspirants are selected based on their scores in the qualifying exam. Selected candidates have to pay course fees to confirm their seat.

Nishtha Shukla

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Can I get admission to IIT Bombay through JAM 2027 if my IGNOU BSc is completed after the admission deadline?

Answered a month ago

No, you cannot get admission to IIT Bombay if your degree completion extends into September.

IIT JAM regulations generally allows provisional admission for final-year students, but you must submit proof of passing your qualifying degree by a strict deadline which is typically September 30 of the admi

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How can I get IGNOU, SOL, and NIOS exam date notifications?

Answered a month ago

To get exam notifications for IGNOU, SOL and NIOS, you must check the announcement section of the official website and notifications.

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"Can I pursue a BSc Agriculture after completing Class 12 with Agriculture (RBSE)?

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Yes, you can pursue a BSc Agriculture after completing Class 12 with Agriculture (RBSE).

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