IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Answered Questions

Yes, I can provide information about the B.Com CAA course specialised for a CS student by MOU of ICSI and IGNOU. The B.Com CAA course is a specialised course for CS (Company Secretaryship) students offered by IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) in collaboration with ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India). The course is designed to help CS students enhance their knowledge and skills in the area of accounting and auditing. The course is offered in both English and Hindi medium and is structured as a three-year undergraduate degree programme. The course curriculum covers a range of subjects such as financial accounting, cost accounting, income tax, auditing, business law, and ethics and governance. The B.Com CAA programme is offered in distance mode, which means that students can study at their own pace and convenience. However, students will have to attend compulsory classes and practical training sessions conducted by ICSI as part of the course requirements. To be eligible for the B.Com CAA programme, a student must have completed their CS Executive programme and cleared the Foundation programme of ICSI. Additionally, the student must have also passed Class 12th or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Overall, the B.Com CAA course provides a good opportunity for CS students to acquire knowledge and skills in accounting and auditing, which are essential skills for a Company Secretary. Please upvote for more.

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.

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.

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 LPAAverage packageINR 6 LPA – INR 8 LPATop recruitersInfosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and TCSTop roles offeredSoftware engineer, Back-end and front-end developers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.