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Q:   Is it worth doing an MBA from IGNOU?
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There are many universities in India that offer distance MBA programmes to students. Among such universities, IGNOU is one of the most reputed and popular open universities in India. Although, the scope of a distance MBA is lesser as compared to a full-time MBA, IGNOU's MBA is a blessing for those who are unable to pursue a full-time MBA due to financial or some other constraints.
Q:   What is the next admission date for IGNOU 2025?
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IGNOU admission 2025 is open for July Session. The last date to apply for Online/ ODL courses is Sep 15, 2025. Candidates can fill out the application form on the official website of IGNOU. Aspirants have to first register and then login to fill out the application form.

Q:   What is the fee for MBA at IGNOU?
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The total tuition fee for MBA at IGNOU ranges between INR 6,300 and INR 68,000. This fee is sourced from the sanctioning body/official website. It is however, still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. For more details, students can confirm the fee from the admission office. Apart from this, a non-refundable registration fee of INR 300 (unless specified otherwise) shall be charged along with the programme fee of first semester/year at the time of admission. 

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Q:   What is the application fee for B.Ed at IGNOU?
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In order to submit the IGNOU application successfully, aspirants must oay the application fee amount. The application fee for B.Ed is INR 1,000. Students need to submit it after filling out the registration form. The application fee payment can be done in online mode via credit card/debit card/net banking. Students must also keep the fee payment receipt safe for future references.

Q:   Is BSc costly at IGNOU?
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The tuition fee for BSc, PB BSc and BSc (Hons) range from INR 10,500 to INR 43,500 depending on different specialisations available across both the courses. Candidates have to pay re-registration fee and course fee, annually till the course completion. The fee payment can be done online via credit card/ debit card/ net banking. 

It must be noted that the mentioned fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is however, subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is the cost of studying BSc (H) in Biochemistry at IGNOU?
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IGNOU BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry tuition fees is INR 43,500. Candidates who get selected have to pay the required fee amount to lock their seats. The tuition fees component is payable semester-wise or yearly. It must be also be noted that the fee amount mentioned here is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

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Students got plenty of job offers after this course from different MNCs like TCS, Wipro, Concentrix, IBM, Dell, Deloitte, Google, Amazon, Flipkart, and Microsoft.
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At last, I can say that it is very difficult to get a job with a degree from our college without any other degree or experience.
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Learning Experience: Course, study procedure, and exam procedure are smooth. In any course at the University, one can get so much knowledge and information. I am so grateful to the University for all these. After my admission, I received study materials and books from the study center. IGNOU sends all study material by post and also a project guide, which is very convenient for the student. It's an open university, so there's no campus placement, but it's the best open university. The evaluation of marks is a bit tough, but it's considered equal to regular universities. Exams are conducted in exam centers.
Placements: College helps you get interviewed by different hotels for the 6-month industrial training program. The stipend offered is approximately 3000. The placement scenario is not that good. According to me, getting a placement depends on a student's academic career: how he has performed in exams, how attentive he was in class, how active he was in group discussions, and so on. Placement depends on all these criteria. Only a deserving child gets a placement. There are ample opportunities for graduates and post-graduates to select the best career for themselves. The placement depends on oneself.
Faculty: All the faculty members were very supportive and friendly. There were both male as well as female faculty members, but everyone was like a real friend, a real teacher, and a real path-showing person. They all treated us, students, as their own children and never made harsh words with any of the students during my study period. The structure of the course was very good and well-organized, but it was on the tough side. Very little focus was given to practicals, but I had to submit 8 assignments in total in the 2-year M.A. course.
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Placements: Internships are completely overtaken by students' choices. The college also arranges some internships. But there is no compulsion. The stipend offered ranges from Rs. 1,000-5,000 per month. A few companies visited the college under the placement cell and recruited a few students. Students should pass in all semesters. After the fourth semester, students are eligible for campus placements. A large number of companies come for placements, like TCS, Reliance, ICICI Bank, etc. The starting package on the campus is Rs. 18,000 per month. Almost 60-80% of students get placed.
Faculty: Faculty members are very educated and knowledgeable. They make the education process very easy. We have one of these faculty members who are very educated and their lectures are absolutely mind-blowing because whatever they taught us in college helped us in our exams. The course curriculum should be easy to understand and it should be student-oriented, full of activities, and not teacher-oriented. The course curriculum should include all topics that will nourish student knowledge and enable us to stand on our own and become job-ready. Our course is up to date. We are provided with industrial exposure to Rajasthan. It is a great trip as we are able to acquire good knowledge over there and overall it is good. There are different teachers for different subject students. So the ratio is 6:120. All faculty members are well-educated. Some are M.com qualified and some are MBA holders. Some are professional degree holders.
Other: I have been interested in accounts for a long, so I chose this course.
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Learning Experience: Everyone will get placement based on the knowledge and how they used to prepare what they have to taught so placement is completely on their self preparations they provide the support but we have to prepare and we have to select for that interview that is important and placement provided by that college
Placements: From 7th semester students become eligible for campus placements. Infosys, zscalar ,TCS and many more companies visits. Highest package is - 15- 20 lakhs . 70% of students get placements from our college.
Faculty: The faculties approach each and every student in the class and clarify their doubts with more patience. And sometimes, they explain twice or thrice on the students requests. They also explain topics using projector. And conducts tests in every week.
Course Support: Course I am pursuing is hard . Not that much hard but it is hard to understand some many different programming languages. If you can take that much pressure so go for it . There is a improvement that 1 programming languages should take for 1 yr for better understanding and learning.
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Placements: Placement of college is very good and one of the best in chhattisgarh, highest 28 LPA and average is 6.5 Lacs Per Year. 80% Students get placed, major recruiters are Microsoft, Adobe,Hacker Rank, Tech Mahendra.
Faculty: Faculty to students ratio is 1:10. Course structure is well defined for all the department. Facilities are very helping. There are two test conducted in complete single semester. By which taking average of both tests and send it to the university.marking scheme is transparent, accurate and deserving.
Course Support: Course curriculum is well structured and provides a basic foundation in subjects.covering the wide range of topics which give ideas and knowledge about all topics.curriculum has also opportunities for intership, projects etc.
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Learning Experience: There are no learning ways. You learn everything by yourself.
Placements: There is no placement from IGNOU.
Faculty: If you fill the exam form and then you select books to buy but they get delivered late to your address, then how will you prepare for exams.
Course Support: It's not good for all the students.
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IGNOU Courses & Fees 2025 FAQs

Q:   Which subjects are covered in the B.Com programme curriculum at IGNOU?
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IGNOU BCom course include subjects related to the field of Commerce. The four-year course is divided into semester pattern. Candidates are allowed to select the desired electives from the course as per their preference. Some of the subjects included in the course curriculum are:

  • Business Law
  • Environmental Studies
  • Income Tax Law and Practice
  • Business Communication
  • Management Accounting
  • Indian Economy, etc.
Q:   What all specialisations are available under the BSc programme at IGNOU?
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Indira Gandhi National Open University offers BSc and BSc (Hons) course across different durations. The course duration range from three to four years. Check out all specialisations available under BSc in the following table:

BSc Specialisations

General

Anthropology

Geography

Biochemistry

Applied Science-Energy

Physics

Food Safety & Quality Management

Mathematics

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In addition to BSc, IGNOU also offers a UG BSc (Hons) programme across two specialisations, namely Anthropology and Biochemistry. 

Q:   How do I apply for admission in IGNOU?
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The application process for IGNOU is completely online. Candidates willing to apply must visit the official website and apply. A step-by-step process of filling IGNOU registration form is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU. Click on 'New Registration' in the applicant login area and fill out the required registration details.

Those willing to apply to courses that require a university-level entrance are required to fill out the exam form of IGNOU.

Step 2: Fill in the user name and password and click on the 'Submit' button. The user name is then instantly sent to the candidate via email or SMS.

Step 3: Then click on 'Login' button and fill out the online application form.

Step 4: Pay the application fee and submit the form. The application fee for IGNOU courses is INR 300.

Q:   Are IGNOU MBA candidates eligible for scholarships?
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Yes, IGNOU MBA applicants can apply for scholarship schemes offered by the Government of India. The interested candidates can visit the official website of National Scholarship Portal of the Government of India to apply. It is advised to check out the criteria to avail of a scholarship before applying. Candidates can also visit their regional centre to gather more information. Furthermore, applicants belonging to the SC/ST category can apply for financial assistance under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship as well. 

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

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Q:   Which subjects are covered in the B.Com (Corporate Affairs and Administration) in the CS foundation programme at IGNOU?
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There are certain subjects included in the IGNOU BCom in Corporate Affairs and Administration course, which have transfarable credit. Each of the subject has 8 credits attached to it. The courses included in the CS foundation course are English and Business Communication, Economics and Statistics, Financial Accounting, and Elements of Business Laws and Management. 

Q:   What is the medium of instructions for B.Com programme at IGNOU?
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Indira Gandhi National Open University offers BCom course of four-year duration. The UG-level programme is available in English and Hindi medium. Candidates can opt for the preferred language to pursue the programme. The study material is provided to the student in the opted language. Also, the exam is then conducted in the same medium.

Q:   Which subjects are taught in B.Com Accountancy and Finance curriculum at IGNOU?
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The course curriculum include generic subjects related to the field of Commerce and specific to Accountancy and Finance specialisation. It has credit transfer and compulsory subjects. Some of the subjects included in IGNOU BCom in Accountancy and Finance curriculum are:

  • Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Mercantile Law
  • General Economics
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Business Environment, etc.
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BCom at IGNOU?
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For admission to BCom at IGNOU, aspirants must meet the course-specific eligibility criteria. Students who have passed Class 12 or equivalent exams from a recognised board are eligible for admission to the UG programme. The application form can be filled out in online mode by visiting the open university's official website. Following the application verification, the students can pay the admission fee amount and confirm their seats. For more course details, the students can contact the allotted regional centre.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria required to pursue MBA from IGNOU?
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IGNOU offers a two-year MBA programme in General and Banking & Finance specialisations. The eligibility required for different MBA programmes is as follows:

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Eligibility for MBA

A pass in any bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category candidates)

Eligibility for MBA in Banking and Finance, i.e. MBF

- A pass in any bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category candidates) - A pass in CAIIB examinations of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, Mumbai, and awarded the requisite qualification/ credentials therefore by the institute - Must have been working with the Banking or Financial Services sector for a period of at least two years

Q:   What subjects are covered in the first semester of IGNOU BA (General) programme?
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IGNOU BA (general) course is of three-year duration and is divided into six semesters. The course curriculum include semester-wise list of subjects. Some of the subjects covered in the first semester of the IGNOU BA programme are:

  • The World Around Us
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Burning Issues
  • Greetings and Goodbye
  • The Environment
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Culture and Entertainment
  • Health and Fitness
Q:   What is the application procedure for BCA at IGNOU?
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Indira Gandhi National Open University accept applications via online mode. Students fulfilling the eligibility criteria can visit its official website to apply. The open university registration is open twice a year in the January and July sessions. The steps to be followed for the IGNOU BCA application form filling are:

  1. Go to the IGNOU official website and 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.
Q:   Is IGNOU BCom 2024 application form out?
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Yes, IGNOU BCom application form is out for the July session. Aspirants can visit the university official website to apply. As per the official website, the last date to apply for admission in the July session is Jul 31. Candidates shall ensure that they register and submit their application on or before the prescribed deadline. 

Q:   Which are the colleges offering distance learning other than IGNOU?
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IGNOU offers a wide-range of UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. This enables students to pursue education even if they are in a remote place or are working professionals. The open university offers an extensive range of ODL programmes which can be pursued through either online or offline mode. Interested candidates can refer to the below-mentioned list to know more about similar institutes that provide ODL courses:

Q:   Is MSc available in IGNOU?
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Yes, the Indira Gandhi National Open University offers a two-year MSc course at the postgraduate level. The PG-level course is offered across different specialisations, including Environmental Science, Food Nutrition, etc. IGNOU MSc admission is granted on a merit-basis. Hence, the aspirants performance in the bachelor's degree course is considered for selection. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission is a valid UG degree with required aggregate as per the chosen specialisation. Eligible candidates can apply through the IGNOU official website.

Q:   Which specialisation courses are offered for an MBA programme in IGNOU?
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Indira Gandhi National Open University offers two-year MBA course in five specialisation options. Candidates have to choose the desired specialisation in the third semester of the programme. Under each specialisation, certain subjects are offered to choose from. Mentioned below are specialisation-wise subjects that the candidates can choose from:

Financial Management Area:

  • Working Capital Management
  • Capital Investment and Financing Decisions
  • Management Control Systems

Operations Management Area:

  • Operations Research
  • Project Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Q:   What is the last date to apply for BCA in IGNOU?
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IGNOU BCA 2024 registrations are open for the July session. The last date to apply for admission in this session is extended from Jul 15 to Jul 31. At the open university, the registrations are open for re-registration and fresh admissions. Candidates should ensure that they submit their applications on or before the prescribed due date. The applications are accepted in online mode. Candidates can visit the official website to apply.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MSc courses at IGNOU?
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The eligibility criteria for all MSc courses are as follows:

MSc specialisations

Eligibility

Food Nutrition

BSc (Home Science) specialisation in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition or PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition or Graduate (BSc Hons) or equivalent (MBBS, BHHS, etc.) from the following background – Home Science/ Food Science and Technology, Life Science, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical, Catering along with the DNHE or CNCC or CFN offered by IGNOU (simultaneous admission for CFN/ CNCC is also permitted)

Counselling and Family Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university

Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Science/ Engineering/ Agricultural Science/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science from a recognised university

Mathematics with Application in Computer Science

- Graduate with a major or Hons in Mathematics with at least 50% aggregate - If the seats at a centre remain vacant then: Graduate with a BA/ BSc degree with Mathematics as one of the three main subjects with equal weightage, with at least 50% aggregate and 55% aggregate in the Mathematics

For more details on MSc fee, eligibility & selection,  click here

Q:   How does IGNOU select students for admission to BCom programme?
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IGNOU offers admission to a BCom course based on merit-basis. Candidates who are Class 12 or equivalent examination pass can apply for admission. There is no minimum aggregate requirement. The eligible students can go to the official website to register and apply. After document verification, the admission is done. 

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No, once allotted, the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Centre 2026 cannot usually be changed. Candidates are advised to carefully select their preferred city while filling the application form. In rare cases, IGNOU may allow changes, but only under specific conditions mentioned in the guidelines.

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