IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Answered Questions

Hi,
The eligibility criteria to apply for IGNOU B.Ed Admission is mentioned below:
At least 50% percent marks either in the Bachelors Degree and/or in the Masters Degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Commerce/Humanity. Bachelors in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto, And
Trained in-service teachers in elementary education. Or
Candidates who have completed a NCTE recognised teacher education programme in direct mode. You are not eligible with your graduation marks. You can apply after M.Com if you fulfill the criteria.
Thanks!

There are two aspect of this question. One is around IGNOU and another is around distance education. IGNOU is trusted and accredited government distance education university. They are approved by UGC, AICTE both. So there is no question of the validity of degree awarded by IGNOU now or in future. Second aspect is around distance education. Yes it is true that degrees from open universities not considered for all types of jobs or vacancies. 10 15 years earlier, most of government jobs demand about regular courses. Currently this trend has changed. Now a days if we look at most of government vacancies they do not talk about regular degree. They rather say something like : A degree from a University established by law in India or a degree recognised by the Government. In both cases IGNOU degree are eligible! However, today also you may find few government or private companies like TCS which does not consider candidates from distance education. There number are very less and so you will not find difficulty in finding suitable job with IGNOU degree. More or less it also depends on the degree itself. Engineering or B.Ed regular degree are still considered better then distance degree. Courses like B.Sc. B.Com BCA or B.A. Are almost equivalent in distance or regular mode. So in nutshell, degree from IGNOU is eligible for most of the government Jobs (with very few exceptions) Hope this helps you.

Hi Krishan,
Completion of 10+2 or High School Senior Secondary exam by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or any equivalent exam conducted by any State Board or equivalent.
A minimum score of 50% aggregate at 10+2 level.
English as a subject at HSC, is the eligibility criteria for BA. If you meet the above mentioned requirements, then you can proceed with BA.

While you are off for admission process, be prepared with the list of documents required. As it is the most important part of admission. Your class 10th and class 12th mark sheet, Your's and Your Parent 's Id proof, your residential address proof, Your TC and migration certificate, at least 10 passport size photographs, Your qualification details.

Hi,
Eligibility for IGNOU maths:
Graduate with a major, or Honours in mathematics with atleast 50% marks in aggregate. If the seats at a center remain vacant then: Graduate with a BA/B.Sc degree with mathematics as one of the three main subjects with equal weightage, having atleast 50% in aggregate and 55% in aggregate in the mathematics courses will be considered for admission.
Therefore, you cannot apply for M.Sc maths with B.Sc microbiology.

Hi,
The eligibility criteria to apply for IGNOU B.Ed admission is mentioned below:
At least 50% percent marks either in the Bachelors degree and/or in the Masters degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Commerce/Humanity. Bachelors in engineering or technology with specialization in science and mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto,
And
Trained in-service teachers in elementary education.
OR
Candidates who have completed a NCTE recognized teacher education programme in direct mode.
You can do B.Ed after completing MA also. It depends on your choice.