IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Answered Questions

Some of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programs offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are as follows: Some of the general qualifications for becoming a teacher are: Holding a Bachelor’s degree in any course, having a Master’s degree in Education, Psychology or Child Development, securing 50% marks in any Bachelors’ course. Based on your Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees you may qualify for some of the IGNOU ECCE programs. Specifically, you should verify the criteria for the following programs:, Master of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education (MAECE), Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (PGDECE), and Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (CECCE).

Yes an M.Ed from IGNOU is valid. IGNOU is a recognised university in India and its programs are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Distance Education Bureau (DEB). This makes the degrees from IGNOU legitimate for various purposes including further studies, employment and professional advancement within the education sector. It also has national as well as international recognition.

IGNOU provides study material in both online and offline mode. Students applying for admission can choose the mode to receive the study material. Students are not charged anything for the material. In case student opts for hard copy, they receive the study material by post within a few weeks of applying for admission. The online study material is available on the official website of the university for students to download the same.

There are a host of programs that IGNOU Regional Centre Ahmedabad offers, but its placement record is at best okay. While some students have been placed and are happy, many others question the effectiveness of its placement cell — raising doubts over both how much it does to get them a job, but also on what terms. The center has affiliations with different organizations, but placement overall may not be as high compared to regular universities. Wide Range Of Student Experiences Suggests Opportunity In Career Services

Yes IGNOU offers a BA Hindi course in distance learning mode. It is offered by the School of Social Sciences of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course can be completed in a duration 3 years. It caters to a wider range of students as the course is provided in English as well as Hindi medium. The total tuition fee for the course is INR 13,500. There is no prescribed maximum or minimum age limit to pursue this course.

Students must first go to the admissions part of the IGNOU official portal website. Next, complete the online or offline application form for the MA Psychology course by attaching the necessary documents. In order to proceed, you must deposit a form fee together with the chosen course fees.

MA Economics course is offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University. IGNOU is a public university that offers various courses in distance learning mode. It can be completed in a duration of 2 years like any MA Economics regular course. The total tuition fee is INR 12,000. There is no minimum or maximum age limit prescribed. Candidates can enroll themselves into the course on completing a bachelor's degree from a recognised institute. 

The online M.A in Rural Development (MARDOL) program at IGNOU's Centre for Online Education wants 10-12 hours of online classes per week. Classes are typically held on the weekends to accommodate working professionals, but some weekday sessions may be included depending on the course structure. Students can interact with teachers during these online sessions with live discussions, chat features, and Q&A sections and IGNOU provides forums and other online platforms for ongoing interaction and support outside of scheduled class hours, resulting in a flexible and engaging learning experience.

Yes, a candidate can take direct admission to Certificate Courses at IGNOU Regional Centre Ahmedabad. The walk-in-admission facility is provided by the university for all Certificate Programmes. A candidate can thus apply at any time during office hours. The admission for these courses is available for the whole year. However, there is a separate period for receipt of filled-in application forms for a particular session. This is June 1 to November 30 for the January session, and December 1 to May 31 for the July session. Application Form and other details can be obtained from the IGNOU Website.