IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Answered Questions

Yes, the Ph.D. in English from IGNOU is valid and fulfills all conditions laid down by UGC. However, it is a significant investment of time (minimum 2.5 years, potentially up to 4 years) and money. If financial gain is the primary motivation, it might not be the most lucrative pursuit. Nevertheless, for those passionate about academia and research, it can be a valuable and recognised degree.

The B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry at IGNOU offers an in-depth knowledge of biochemistry, skill enhancement, and the opportunity to explore subjects beyond the discipline. The programme has the following objectives:1. Introduce learners to main themes and topics in biochemistry.2. Expose students to ability and skill enhancement through appropriate courses.3. Introduce students to reading and writing skills through assignments and laboratory practices.The programme is designed for students who want to pursue a career in biochemistry and related fields. It is a 3-year programme with a minimum duration of 36 months and a maximum duration of 72 months. The fee structure is INR 43,500 for the full program. The programme is not offered for international students. Job prospects for graduates of this programme include researcher positions. The programme coordinators are Prof. Parvesh Bubber, Dr. Maneesha Pandey, and Dr. Seema Kalra. Courses in the programme include BBCCT-101: Molecules of Life, which covers the basic concepts of biochemistry and introduces students to the molecules of life. Other courses in the programme cover topics such as biochemical techniques, biochemistry of diseases, and nutritional biochemistry. Overall, the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry at IGNOU is a comprehensive programme that provides students with a strong foundation in biochemistry and prepares them for careers in research, industry, and other related fields.

Considering your passion for business, online businesses, and marketing - and your distaste for computers - getting a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Lovely Professional University (LPU) would be a better decision than a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA). The specific program at LPU that you may be interested in BBA offers specific areas of emphasis build around your interests such as Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, and International Finance. The emphasis areas focus on business strategies, market analysis, and online business models that create the foundation for a successful career in the business world. The BBA focuses on enabling students the opportunity to develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to be successful in today's digital economy. Conversely, the BCA program has their key emphasis on computer applications, programming languages, and software development. If you have little desire to learn about computers, you may not find the BCA curriculum interesting, and therefore a more difficult program. So, completing a BBA at LPU would represent a better fit with your personal interests, as well as your professional goals to start a career in business and marketing.

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) course at IGNOU is any Bachelor's degree with 10+2+3 years of education and Mathematics as one of the subjects at graduate or 10+2 level, or B.Tech./B.E. in any discipline, or B.Sc. (IT)/BCA/any Graduate with Computer Science as one of the subjects, or Any Bachelor's degree with 6 months IT Diploma/Certificate from a recognised institution, or Any Bachelor's degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level and having completed additional bridge courses (as mentioned below).

To apply for M.Sc. in Chemistry at IGNOU, follow these steps:1. Check the eligibility criteria: Graduates with B.Sc. (Major/Honours) Degree in Chemistry from a recognised university, or graduates with a B.Sc. Degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university with Chemistry as one of the three Science subjects with equal weightage, or graduates with a B.Sc. Degree from an Open University with a minimum of 20 Credits of Chemistry courses.2. Visit the IGNOU website and fill out the application form.3. Pay the programme fee, which is Rs. 40,400 for the full programme.4. Submit the required documents, including your B.Sc. degree certificate, mark sheet, and other relevant documents.5. Wait for the admission process to be completed and receive confirmation of your admission.

Visit the IGNOU website and click on the "Admissions" tab.Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents.Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.Submit the application form and take a printout of the acknowledgement slip.Wait for the admission confirmation and further instructions from IGNOU.

Yes, besides the tuition fee for BCA at IGNOU, students need to pay additional fees which include a registration fee of INR 300 and other charges like exam fees, which are not included in the tuition fee structure. The total fee for the BCA programme is INR 48,000, with a semester-wise fee of INR 8,000.