IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Answered Questions

At IGNOU, the tution fee structure of the B.A. and B.A. (Hons) programmes ranges from INR 12 K to INR 17 K. Indira Gandhi National Open University provides undergraduate degrees in the arts at the B.A. and B.A. (Hons) levels. All of these courses have a three-year maximum duration, with the possibility of longer terms. IGNOU provides a 16-specialization UG B.A. programme at the undergraduate UG level . IGNOU also provides a B.A. (Hons) course with nine specialisations at the UG level. IGNOU admissions are conducted in two cycles, i.e. January and July. IGNOU course admissions are mainly based on the aggregate obtained by candidates in the last qualifying degree.

IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) offers higher average and the highest placement packages compared to Nalanda Open University (NOU) Patna. The average package at IGNOU is INR 2.50 LPA, while the highest package is INR 6 LPA. In contrast, the average package at NOU Patna is INR 5 LPA and the highest package is INR 10 LPA.It's important to note that the placement details mentioned are based on Shiksha students' reviews, so the actual packages may vary.

IGNOU or Indira Gandhi National Open University, as the name suggests, is an open and distance learning institution. Only a few courses, such as Ph.D. and M.Phil programmes are offered through regular mode. Also, UGC and Allahabad court together have also mentioned that all the degrees from IGNOU will be considered as valid and legitimate as any other regular college degree.

Students can apply for scholarships from IGNOU based on both merit and financial need. Scholarships funded by the government, and administered by organisations such as the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), are accessible to students who fall under reserved categories, including SC/ ST/OBC, and others, Furthermore, IGNOU offers internal scholarships that are given out based on academic excellence, financial need, or athletic accomplishments. These scholarships include the IGNOT Merit Scholarship, IGNOU Need-Based Scholarship, and IGNOU Sports Scholarship. 

Yes, students could take direct admission to a lot of UG and PG programmes offered at IGNOU. IGNOU admissions for many undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MBA, MA, and MSc are based on the merit of the last qualifying exam. IGNOU admission is conducted twice a year. Students should apply for IGNOU admissions 2025 before the last date of admission.The below-mentioned is the IGNOU admission video:

IGNOU B.Ed admission is conducted in two cycles in January and July every year. The eligibility and selection criteria and fee for IGNOU B.Ed programme are mentioned below:CourseEligibility CriteriaB.EdQualifying Exam: IGNOU B.Ed Entrance TestA pass in any bachelor’s degree and/or in the master’s degree in Science/Social Science/ Commerce/ Humanities with at least 50% aggregateOrBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics with minimum 55% aggregate 

The Bachelor of Arts is a 132 credit programme consisting of the different categories of courses: i) Twelve Core courses, four from each of the two disciplines and four language core courses. ii) Two Discipline specific electives from each of the two disciplines, iii) Two Ability Enhancement compulsory courses.BA programme of IGNOU? From which— 24 credits are of 3 compulsory courses of 8 credit each. 2) 64 or 56 credits are of the courses of your choice. 3) 8 or 16 credits are of application oriented courses.

Yes, IGNOU offers an MA in History. The course can be completed in 2 years and it is offered in Hindi as well as English medium. The online application form for the course is released twice a year, in January and July. Candidates can pursue this course without qualifying for an entrance exam. The average course fee for MA History in IGNOU is INR 9,000. The course is open to all graduates and there is no minimum or maximum age limit. Once admission is granted, IGNOU study materials are sent by post to the students.

 IGNOU offers a two-year MCom programme. Interested students can apply online on the official website and the final selection is completely merit-based. The eligibility criteria for each of the four specialisations under MCom along with their course fee is mentioned in the table below:• Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university• Duration: 2-4 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.• Fee structure: INR 16,200 for full programme | Year-wise: INR 8,100• About the course: To be eligible for the award of the Master of Commerce (MCom) degree, students are required to complete 12 courses equivalent to 72 credits (1 credit is 30 study hours) comprising of six core courses and six specialization courses. They are awarded Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Operations on completion of all first-year courses worth 36 credits and a Master of Commerce degree with a specialisation in International Business Operations after completion of all 72 credits.For more details, candidates can visit https://www.shiksha.com/university/ignou-indira-gandhi-national-open-university-delhi-3030/courses/mcom-bc

Both IGNOU and DU SOL are reputable remote learning universities in India that have received government approval. Both also feature a specific career placement cell that links students with prospective employers. In contrast to DU SOL, IGNOU has more centres dispersed across the nation in terms of geographical accessibility. Furthermore, DU SOL offers courses mostly in the humanities and commerce, whereas IGNOU offers a greater selection of courses. Unofficial reports claim that IGNOU students often start out making INR 3.5 LPA. Further, the top recruiters of IGNOU in recent past included renowned organisations such as HCL, Wipro and Parle.