IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Answered Questions

IGNOU is a national university recognised all over India. The university is recognised by various government bodies and educational organisations, including the University Grants Commission (UGC). IGNOU lets students study from their home. They only require to appear for the term-end exam once in a year. The university offers over 200 courses at UG, PG, doctoral, Diploma and certificate levels. Students can pursue any degree from their home.IGNOU study material is known to cover UPSC syllabus topics and is quite vast. The material is meticulously planned out to ensure that students cover all topics and understand the underlying concepts.The online material is free of cost and candidates only need to pay a small amount for hardcopy. The fee of courses at IGNOU is quite affordable removing financial barrier. 

The table below compares the NOU Patna placements with IGNOU in terms of the highest and average packages:University NameAverage Package the highest PackageNalanda Open UniversityINR 5 LPAINR 10 LPAIGNOUINR 2.50 LPA*INR 6 LPA*The salary mentioned is the lowest package.NOTE: The above placement details are fetched from Shiksha students' reviews. 

 There is no age restriction for an aspirant to pursue IGNOU’s MBA by correspondence. Clearance of OPENMAT MBA Entrance Test Conducted by IGNOU. Apart from these common eligibility criteria, here are some specific qualifications:They need to be a graduate with an aggregate of 50 per cent marks in any discipline for General category and for the reserved category it is 45 per cent. Three years managerial/supervisory/professional experience after qualification is also needed.

The fee for BCom courses at IDOL University Mumbai ranges from INR 16,300 to INR 30,100. IDOL University provides two specialisations for the BCom programme, such as BCom in Accounts or Management Group and BCom in Accounts and Finance. On the other hand, the fee range for the IGNOU BCom course is INR 8100 to INR 12,600. IGNOU University offers four specialisations for the BCom programme, including Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom in Accountancy and Finance, Online Bachelor of Commerce (BCOMOL), and Integrated B.Com. + B.Ed. in Special Education.

The fee for a BSc course at IDOL University Mumbai is INR 51,200-54.900. The university offers two specialisations for the BSc programme. On the other hand, the fee range for the IGNOU for the BSc course is INR 15,900-INR 43,500. IGNOU University offers four specialisations for the BSc programme, such as B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry, B.Sc. (Hons.) in Anthropology, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), and Integrated B.Sc. + B.Ed. in Special Education.

In the IHM Delhi BSc HHA course curriculum, a component of IGNOU is also added. It is because the course is offered jointly by IHM Delhi and IGNOU. The open university adds a foundation course in Tourism to the curriculum. There are 10-12 counselling sessions that are conducted every year for this course of two hours each for every group. 

Yes, IGNOU does offer a BCA course in distance mode. It is a popular choice for students seeking a flexible and affordable way to enter the IT field. You can refer below for some details:Duration: Minimum 3 years, maximum 6 years.Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with no minimum age bar.Admission process: Applications are typically open twice a year.For more information please visit the official website of IGNOU.

There is no age restriction for an aspirant to pursue IGNOU’s MBA by correspondence. Clearance of OPENMAT MBA Entrance Test Conducted by IGNOU. Apart from these common eligibility criteria, here are some specific qualifications:They need to be a graduate with an aggregate of 50 per cent marks in any discipline for General category and for the reserved category it is 45 per cent. Three years managerial/supervisory/professional experience after qualification is also needed.