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IGNOU MCA Courses & Fees 2026
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Abhishek Dhaka 
Master of Computer Applications (MCAOL) - Batch of 2027
3.0
IGNOU open distance learning university
Learning Experience: I was choose this course because I have interest in computer. This course have so many opportunities in future so this course is good for future and who intersted in computer so select this course
Placements: IGNOU is a open distance learning university so there is no placement you need to find job own your on IGNOU is not help you for finding a jobs.
Faculty: IGNOU faculty are goods. There teaching methods is also goods. This course is 2 years time period every sem you can take backlog papers who fail in any subj or any sem. In assignment they can give 5 questions in every subject.
Course Support: IGNOU is a open distance learning university. So there you need self study in every weekend they schedule classes for students but this classes is not compulsory for students.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025Read More
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Neeraj kumar
Master of Computer Applications (MCAOL) - Batch of 2026
5.0
Good college and good knowledge teachers
Learning Experience: Good college
Placements: Average
Faculty: Nice
Course Support: Good
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025Read More
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Anonymous
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2025
3.4
I will suggest to not go for this college.
Placements: The college does not provide placements. The college is not responsible for placements of students. It is an open learning institute. You can take subjects according to your desires. So don't think about placement here. It is just a time wastage. It is better to study at home.
Infrastructure: IGNOU allotted me Deshbandhu college. Infrastructure of the college is so good. It is above average. Desks are nice and comfortable. Rooms are completely air conditioned. So you have to just enjoy the infrastructure. There is no hostel here.
Faculty: The faculty are so good. They are very supportive and genuine. They are educated from top class universities like Oxford, and MIT. They host our classes. They are so helpful.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2023Read More
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IGNOU MCA (ODL/Online mode) admission 2026 is open. Other latest updates are as follows:
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Return on InvestmentTotal Tuition Fees₹ 48K - 52K
Median Package₹ 3.4L
Eligibility CriteriaGraduation score50%
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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.
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.
| Course | Details |
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| 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?
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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?
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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 MCAAdmission dates 2026
| Dates | Past Events |
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16 Aug '26 | MCA (ODL/Online mode-Jul 2026) Fresh registration last date |
16 Aug '26 | MCA Re-registration (July Session) |
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Mohit Kumar
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2022
4.2
3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
I am satisfied with its faculty members but not satisfied with examiners.
Placements: From our batch, most of the students are joined MNC. Most of the students find their jobs, and most of the students join coding classes. They get placements from that coaching and many times IGNOU offered placements but I do not attend any placements seminar because I love Java programming that is not related to me when they offered me jobs.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is good in this college. The computer class is great because all the computers are in running state and in every system have every coding software they run very smoothly. The environment of our classroom is very good, and our class is fully air-conditioned.
Faculty: Faculty members are great in this college. All of the teachers are helpful and they always help with any complex question. Our course is demanded in the IT industry, because everything is digitalized now. But our exam system is stuff and maximum passing students want 40, but it is not easy.
Other: I opted for this course, because I love programming and coding.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2022Read More
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Vikash Kumar
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2014
3.8
3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
Students can choose this college for better knowledge with low fee structure.
Placements: IGNOU had its own campus placements center, located at its New Delhi headquarter office. The role for placements depends on the experience and for the level of students were suitable. The college provides the best, rest depends on the performance of the students. Odisha trains the final year students for the campus drive. They teach students about how to attend the interview and how to clear the aptitude test. Top companies like TCS, Wipro, HCL, Infosys, etc., visit for campus placements.
Infrastructure: The government had made a heavy investment into developing the acres of the campus of IGNOU, to facilitate modern education. This university had every possible facility which could be accessed on the campus itself. Laboratories and classrooms were available with good infrastructure. The environment of classrooms were also good. The classroom had good Wi-Fi connectivity.
Faculty: Faculty members were knowledgeable about their subjects. I like the teaching quality because they always give practice examples. The course curriculum was relevant, and it makes students industry-ready. In one line IGNOU had very knowledgeable faculty members. The exams were average and around 70% of students for success in their exam.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2021Read More
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Nikhil Bhardwaj
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2019
3.8
4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
Indira Gandhi National open University is good for those who are willing to learn by yourself .
Placements: After completing master in computer applications from Indira Gandhi National Open University I got 65 percentage then after I had applied in many companies, although they didn't provide any proper placement as its a distance learning but even after that I am able to achieve one.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure of the Indira Gandhi National open University is not so very good although its an distance learning some of the examples of bad infrastructure are books delivery usually books material delivered to us even after our exams or sometimes when exams are on going.
Faculty: In Indira Gandhi National open University teachers are very helpful and qualified some of the professors are very knowledgeable they almost every time support us Always told us how to learn how to implement things that's even after as its an distance learning.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2021Read More
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Anonymous
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2021
2.4
2.0Placements3.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty1.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money
I am absolutely dissatisfied with the way of providing marks in examinations.
Placements: There are no placements for BCA and MCA students in IGNOU. Whenever I see the notice, I get to know that companies hire only B.Com and M.Com students. I have not seen any student got hired as an intern from BCA or MCA in the last 5 years.
Infrastructure: As it is an open learning university, there are only study centres which are fine but not much good. The infrastructure is not much good here. As we need to do coding, but all the computers are of very old specifications in the computer lab.
Faculty: In MCA, a single faculty member teaches us 2-3 different subjects. That teacher can't even teach us one subject efficiently. So, we need to take coaching from other sources. Some study centres provide paid coaching, but the teachers were the same.
Other: The way of providing marks in an examination is the worst I have ever seen. If you wrote for 80 marks out of 100 marks in an exam, they would give you only 30-33 marks, but passing marks are 40. When you opt for revaluation by paying Rs. 700 for every subject, then they increase the marks to above 40.
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2021Read More
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Animesh Jain
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2019
4.8
4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
I'm absolutely satisfied with teaching faculty members, campus surroundings and also classrooms.
Placements: Students who have an academic percentage of 60% to 80% were placed from our course. The highest salary package offered by the companies was 3 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered was 1 LPA. The average salary package offered was 2.50 LPA. One of my classmates who has 70% of marks got an internship in a reputed company. Top roles offered here were trainees, executives, etc.
Infrastructure: Facilities provided in our college were very good. The infrastructure was also amazing and good for study because it was an open school. Labs were available to gain practical knowledge. Classrooms were huge and clean, but there were no canteen and medical facilities. There were no sports and games.
Faculty: The teachers here were very helpful, qualified and knowledgeable to teach us. Their teaching quality was very good. The course curriculum was very relevant, and it makes students industry-ready and is very useful for future jobs.
Other: I have already joined the job and simultaneously wanted to complete my master's, so I enrolled in this course. I think our college should improve regular classes and teaching facilities. There were no events and fests.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2021Read More
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