IGNOU Placements 2024: Career Prospect, Popular Courses, Top Recruiters ,Saket, Delhi

What’s new at IGNOU placements 2024? IGNOU hosted a campus recruitment drive in the month of February in collaboration with ARCIS - E SERVICES PVT LTD and GLOBIVA. The recruitment drive was held for the permanent positions of Regional Callers, Backend Executives and Retention Executives with salary package ranging between INR 1.7 LPA and INR 3 LPA. Earlier, IGNOU placements drive was conducted in partnership with Insurancedekho and Litterae Foundation at its convention centre. Vacancies for the post Tele Sales and Data Entry Operator were released. Further, IGNOU conducted its campus placement drive on Feb 15, 2023 at its Baba Saheb Ambedkar Convention Center, IGNOU Maidan Garhi Campus. The institute conducted its placement drive for the post of Customer Service Executive, Copy Editors and Technical Writers. All eligible candidates registered themselves on the same day. The placement was conducted for Air India SATS  and APTARA. The package offered during this placement drive was between INR 20,000 to INR 30,000 along-with incentives. 

IGNOU Placement Report 2023: Highlights

There is no specific IGNOU placement data available for the year 2023, however, according to various online sources, the key highlights of IGNOU placements in recent past are presented below:

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Placement Statistics

Highest package

INR 15 LPA

Average package

INR 3 LPA to INR 4 LPA

Placement rate

Between 70% and 80%

Note: The above-mentioned placement data is gathered from online sources, hence may vary.

IGNOU Average Package 2023

IGNOU average package data is not available. Nevertheless, according to unofficial sources, the average package received by students in recent past during IGNOU placements stood between INR 3 LPA and INR 4 LPA. Some of the popular courses of IGNOU include BEd, MBA and MCA that have good future career prospect in the corporate world.

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Q:   Which is better IGNOU or DU SOL in terms of placements?

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IGNOU and DU SOL, both are government-approved reputed distance learning universities in India. In addition, both have their dedicated career placement cell that connects potential recruiters with students. However, in terms of regional reach, IGNOU has more centres spread across the country as compared with DU SOL. Further, IGNOU has a larger set of courses as compared to DU SOL that has courses primarily related to Humanities and Commerce. According to unofficial sources, the starting salary of IGNOU students generally start from INR 3.5 LPA. Further, the top recruiters of IGNOU in recent past included leading companies such as HCL, Wipro and Parle. To conclude, it will solely depend upon students’ priority in terms of location, study centre and course-selection to choose between IGNOU and DU SOL.

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Q:   What are the popular courses offered by IGNOU that assure placements?

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Each and every course offered by IGNOU equip students with knowledge and skill-set in the concerned field. Since, IGNOU is an Open University, it is upon the students to take the responsibility and look for career opportunities in their field of study. It depends upon a student’s interest and aptitude for a particular course that eventually helps in securing the preferred job. As the past trends suggest, students who have pursued BEd, MBA, BSc and Journalism courses from IGNOU have found it easier to find jobs in the corporate sector.

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Q:   How to apply for placements at IGNOU?

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Students can apply for placements at IGNOU online. For that, students need to visit the official website of IGNOU and click on the placement section of the website. The “Placement” section keeps on updating notification regarding Campus Placement Drives. Further, students also receive notification regarding job application on their registered mobile. It is recommended for students to stay updated with the job notifications that are released on the official website. These job notifications include detailed information such as no. of vacancies, salary package and interview date.

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Q:   Are IGNOU degrees valid for corporate and government jobs?

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Yes, IGNOU degrees are absolutely valid for corporate and government jobs. It is the only Open University in India that is accredited with the highest A+ Grade by NAAC. Other than this, the Degrees / Certificates / Diplomas awarded by IGNOU are well recognised by all the member institutions of the AIU (Association of Indian Universities). Importantly, all the degrees offered by IGNOU are at par with the corresponding Diplomas, Degrees and Certificates offered by universities across the country. After pursuing a degree from IGNOU and by upskilling in a particular area, students can land jobs in their preferred domain.

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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.

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Q:   How are BSc placements at IGNOU?

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According to students’ reviews and unofficial sources,  BSc students have found it easy to get jobs through off-campus placement drives. BSc course offered by IGNOU is popular among students and the allied industry. IGNOU offers BSc course across seven specialisations including Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology and Nursing. Students after completing their BSc course from IGNOU can find job in Corporate, Government, Non-Profit and Academic sectors.

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Q:   What are the career scopes after pursing online course from IGNOU?

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The online courses offered by IGNOU are a great way to upskill. 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.

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Q:   Where are IGNOU alumni placed?

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According to unofficial sources, Business Development sector has placed the most no. of IGNOU students. The sector-wise IGNOU alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned alumni placement data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

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Q:   How were BCA placements at IGNOU in recent past?

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According to Shiksha reviews, the key highlights of IGNOU BCA placements in 2022 are presented below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (BCA)
Placement rate40%
the highest packageINR 16 LPA
Average packageINR 6 LPA – INR 8 LPA
Top recruitersInfosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and TCS
Top roles offeredSoftware engineer, Back-end and front-end developers
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Q:   Do IGNOU students get consistent placements?

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Yes, IGNOU students get placement. However, the percentage of students getting direct placements through IGNOU campus placement cell is less. Importantly, IGNOU has a strong alumni network and through gaining add-on skills, students get jobs through off-campus drives. According, to various online sources, 70% to 80% students get placed every year during IGNOU placements through on-campus and off-campus placement drives. The top recruiters of IGNOU in recent past included leading companies such as Globiva, Radical Minds and Aviva India.

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Q:   How to get a good job after doing an MBA course from IGNOU?

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MBA course offered by IGNOU is among many popular courses offered by IGNOU that has good career scope. The MBA course at IGNOU comes with robust curriculum that equip students with all nuances of the Management sector. In order to get a job after pursing MBA from IGNOU, students need to stay updated with market trends and start applying for jobs two months before the completion of the course. Further, it will be good for students to enroll in short-term add-on courses in the niche domain be it Marketing, Finance, HR or Operations. These skills coupled with MS Office expertise can possibly help students find jobs after doing an MBA from IGNOU. Importantly, the Campus Placement Cell also help students get jobs through Job Fairs.

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Amit | Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Integrated B.A.. + B.Ed. in Special Education - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 4 Sep 2024
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2.2
Placements 1 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 3
The photos I shared here are the college that is allocated for me by IGNOU. 

Placements: IGNOU is an open university for students. In this university, in my case, there is no placement. This university I got admission with the cut off of 60 percent. But IGNOU basically gives you a boost for your degree, and it's going to really help you get a job. In my case, I am studying B.A. right now, and the amount of options is huge.

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jyoti manjhi | Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Integrated B.A.. + B.Ed. in Special Education - Batch of 2024
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2024
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
You are welcome here; it is really a great college, and it will help you live your life.

Placements: Our college is well-known in India. The highest package for non-technical departments is 5 Lacs per annum, while the lowest is 2 Lacs per annum. Approximately 50% of the students are placed through campus recruitment. Students are also encouraged to seek internships. Top recruiting companies include Amazon, Flipkart, and Acon.

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Anonymous | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Batch of 2024
Reviewed on 19 May 2024
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2.6
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 1 Value for Money 3
The college is good if your purpose is to join distance education.

Placements: There is no such assurance of placement with IGNOU but there are many career options like that of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. The best thing about the college is that I can pursue my graduation while I work full time. There is no such thing as internship provided by the campus, you will have to do everything on your own. The college will only provide you with the course and exam details, that's it.

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Vasu Shandilya | Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Integrated B.Sc. + B.Ed. in Special Education - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2024
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Satisfied with the faculty and campus of the college .

Placements: In the college of Shri Aurobindo College of IGNOU, there is good placement; famous companies were coming for the campus selection, and the normal package of the Shri Aurobindo College of IGNOU is approximately 4 Lacs to 5 Lacs, which is pretty good for the students.

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vishnu ks | Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Integrated B.Com. + B.Ed. in Special Education - Batch of 2024
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2024
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2.4
Placements 1 Infrastructure 1 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 1 Value for Money 5
As a student at an open university, I'm really satisfied with IGNOU.

Placements: Since IGNOU is an open university and only offers distance education, it's really hard to get placed relying solely on graduation certificates from IGNOU university. I don't really think there is a recruiting company for my course, which is a Bachelor's in Commerce.

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Rohit Govil | Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Integrated B.A.. + B.Ed. in Special Education - Batch of 2023
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2024
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4.8
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Good placements and teaching experience.

Placements: In my course, 80 to 85 percent of students get their dream jobs on their own. The lowest salary is around 20k to 25k, and the highest depends on your performance, stability, and behavior. For example, teaching in schools (public or private schools with very good salaries) or private companies like Accenture and many MNCs. About 88% of students were selected in private and public schools, and some were selected in private companies. Teaching may be the top role, and many students got jobs in priv...

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Gaurav Chhetri | Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Integrated B.A.. + B.Ed. in Special Education - Batch of 2024
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2024
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2.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 3
Life of an IGNOU student .

Placements: Placement at IGNOU is very easy, as the criteria for pursuing a course are very low. All the packages offered in my course are the same, be it ODL or physically attending the class. No such internships are offered; if you are an exceptional student, you may get one or two but it's not confirmed.

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Saurabh kumar | Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Integrated B.A.. + B.Ed. in Special Education - Batch of 2022
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2024
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3.6
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
My college life at IGNOU.

Placements: Since it is an open school, the placement provided by the college is not yet known. It doesn't provide placements. One has to look outside the college campus for a job. No recruiting company comes for placements. If anyone wants to get a job after the completion of the course, he or she may have to look for opportunities provided by other recruiters in the market.

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