IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University

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 offers the MBA programme in both ODL (open distance learning) and online modes. MBA is one of the most popular degrees among students as it opens up a lot of career opportunities for students in the corporate sector. However, pursuing an MBA degree without working on other skills such as technical skills and soft skills could prove disadvantageous for students. Pursuing a distance or online MBA from IGNOU provides students with ample amount of time to pursue various certifications and develop their skill set. Students could also work as a full-time employee while pursuing MBA at IGNOU. The reasonable IGNOU fees also help many students realise their dreams of pursuing an MBA degree without taking a hefty amount of education loan.

According to the Shiksha verified reviews IGNOU has received a rating of 4.1 for 'Value for Money' and 3.8 for 'Faculty & Course Curriculum'. IGNOU has set up over 2000 study centres all over the country to offer academic support to students. The students are allotted different study centres as per their accommodation. The study centres offer several facilities including counselling sessions, library facilities, course materials, and study materials, among others. IGNOU also offers the facility of eGyankosh to students. It is a digital platform where students can access study materials for their respective courses. Overall, the services provided by the university are very satisfactory and make IGNOU one of the best open universities in the country.