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IGNOU Highlights 2026

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Q:   Does IGNOU have a placement cell?
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Yes, IGNOU has a dedicated Campus Placement Cell, which is popularly known as CPC. The Campus Placement Cell organises campus placement drives from time-to-time. The notification regarding campus placement drives is uploaded online in the placement section of the official website. The job notifications include detailed information regarding no. of vacancies, eligibility, application date, salary package, etc. Apart from this, IGNOU CPC has a strong base of alumni network that helps fellow students to stay updated with relevant job vacancies.

Q:   What is the application fee for B.Ed at IGNOU?
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The B.Ed application fee is INR 1,000. Students submit the application form. The application fee payment can be done in online mode via credit card/debit card/net banking. Students must also keep the fee payment receipt safe for future references.

Q:   Do classes take place in IGNOU?
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Yes, Indira Gandhi National Open University conducts its classes in its study centres, under the guidance of regional centres. However, IGNOU doesn't run any classes in the main campus. When a student registers for a course in IGNOU the student picks a Study Centre and a Regional Centre according to their choice. The books are obtained from the selected study centre. Also, IGNOU offers a facility called IGNOU Online' which gives its students an opportunity to study online for programmes and courses which are not available in the area where they live in.
Q:   How were BCA placements at IGNOU in recent past?
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According to Shiksha reviews, the key highlights of IGNOU BCA placements in 2022 are presented below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (BCA)
Placement rate40%
the highest packageINR 16 LPA
Average packageINR 6 LPA – INR 8 LPA
Top recruitersInfosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and TCS
Top roles offeredSoftware engineer, Back-end and front-end developers

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B.Sc. Admissions 2026

7 Courses3 years
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  • Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC
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26 Dec '25 - 1 Apr '26
NCHMCT JEE 2026 registration
25 Apr '26
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Q:   How can I get admission for B.Ed at IGNOU?
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Application form for B.Ed can be obtained online from the official website of IGNOU. At least, 50% marks either in the Bachelor's degree and/or in the Master's degree in sciences/social sciences/commerce/humanity. Candidates, who are trained in-service teachers in elementary education, will be eligible to apply for the entrance exam and further for admission or who have completed a NCTE recognised teacher education programme through face-to-face mode. Candidates can apply for the exam online by visiting the official website of university i.e. www.ignou.ac.in. Thanks!

Q:   From where can I collect my study material of IGNOU?
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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.

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3.8/5
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What students say about IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
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Companies like IBM, Cisco, Wipro, Tata, etc., visit our college to recruit the students who pass with a good academics score.
Based on 119 Reviews
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At last, I can say that it is very difficult to get a job with a degree from our college without any other degree or experience.
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Master of Commerce (M.Com.) - Batch of 2022
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My review of this college.
Learning Experience: Really, I liked the course and subjects particularly in the field of Accounts, Taxation and Management. Those given me the immense support to handle the fund planning situation in the corporate as Senior Manager, Accounts and Taxation. With the passing of time, I grew my knowledge in the taxation field and am still doing the analysis. This course facilitates students in the field of commerce. Successful businessmen should learn from this course. It teaches students about economics, accounts, etc, which is very useful in day to day life of a company or an individual.
Placements: Only IGNOU provides placement opportunities in different companies, and they choose the best candidates out of them on the basis of academic record and communication skills, and also provide them handsome remuneration as per their qualifications. IGNOU has a worldwide recognition as its courses are vast and intuitive, and IGNOU's degree is given importance as it's not very easy to score marks in IGNOU. Companies like Amazon, Flipkart, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, Jio, ICICI Bank, etc came for recruitment, offering an average package of Rs 2.5 LPA going up to 15 LPA.
Faculty: All faculty are too good and always there to help, and they motivate the students. The faculty members have a good knowledge of the course, and they are all experienced and have good behaviour and a supportive attitude. From filling out the forms to the examination, they supported us very much. They helped us in our study, and the study materials were also good. They give notes to us during exam time, and they provide important details about the relevant subject, which helps to crack the exam paper. The exam structure is really good. As it conducts the exam on an early basis.
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M.A. in English - Batch of 2022
4
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My review about this college
Learning Experience: Course, study procedure, and exam procedure are smooth. In any course at the University, one can get so much knowledge and information. I am so grateful to the University for all these. After my admission, I received study materials and books from the study center. IGNOU sends all study material by post and also a project guide, which is very convenient for the student. It's an open university, so there's no campus placement, but it's the best open university. The evaluation of marks is a bit tough, but it's considered equal to regular universities. Exams are conducted in exam centers.
Placements: College helps you get interviewed by different hotels for the 6-month industrial training program. The stipend offered is approximately 3000. The placement scenario is not that good. According to me, getting a placement depends on a student's academic career: how he has performed in exams, how attentive he was in class, how active he was in group discussions, and so on. Placement depends on all these criteria. Only a deserving child gets a placement. There are ample opportunities for graduates and post-graduates to select the best career for themselves. The placement depends on oneself.
Faculty: All the faculty members were very supportive and friendly. There were both male as well as female faculty members, but everyone was like a real friend, a real teacher, and a real path-showing person. They all treated us, students, as their own children and never made harsh words with any of the students during my study period. The structure of the course was very good and well-organized, but it was on the tough side. Very little focus was given to practicals, but I had to submit 8 assignments in total in the 2-year M.A. course.
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Master of Commerce (M.Com.) - Batch of 2022
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My review of this college.
Placements: Internships are completely overtaken by students' choices. The college also arranges some internships. But there is no compulsion. The stipend offered ranges from Rs. 1,000-5,000 per month. A few companies visited the college under the placement cell and recruited a few students. Students should pass in all semesters. After the fourth semester, students are eligible for campus placements. A large number of companies come for placements, like TCS, Reliance, ICICI Bank, etc. The starting package on the campus is Rs. 18,000 per month. Almost 60-80% of students get placed.
Faculty: Faculty members are very educated and knowledgeable. They make the education process very easy. We have one of these faculty members who are very educated and their lectures are absolutely mind-blowing because whatever they taught us in college helped us in our exams. The course curriculum should be easy to understand and it should be student-oriented, full of activities, and not teacher-oriented. The course curriculum should include all topics that will nourish student knowledge and enable us to stand on our own and become job-ready. Our course is up to date. We are provided with industrial exposure to Rajasthan. It is a great trip as we are able to acquire good knowledge over there and overall it is good. There are different teachers for different subject students. So the ratio is 6:120. All faculty members are well-educated. Some are M.com qualified and some are MBA holders. Some are professional degree holders.
Other: I have been interested in accounts for a long, so I chose this course.
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Master of Commerce (M.Com.) (MCOMOL) - Batch of 2023
Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU
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The classes are clean with big windows providing good ventilation.
Learning Experience: Everyone will get placement based on the knowledge and how they used to prepare what they have to taught so placement is completely on their self preparations they provide the support but we have to prepare and we have to select for that interview that is important and placement provided by that college
Placements: From 7th semester students become eligible for campus placements. Infosys, zscalar ,TCS and many more companies visits. Highest package is - 15- 20 lakhs . 70% of students get placements from our college.
Faculty: The faculties approach each and every student in the class and clarify their doubts with more patience. And sometimes, they explain twice or thrice on the students requests. They also explain topics using projector. And conducts tests in every week.
Course Support: Course I am pursuing is hard . Not that much hard but it is hard to understand some many different programming languages. If you can take that much pressure so go for it . There is a improvement that 1 programming languages should take for 1 yr for better understanding and learning.
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Master of Arts in Population and Family Health Studies - Batch of 2023
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College provide industrial visit frequently.
Learning Experience: offers internship opportunities in following companies- Google Kaggle NPTEL Capgemini Hacker Rank etc. These intership span multiple discipline, provide students with practical experience with industry exposure.
Placements: Placement of college is very good and one of the best in chhattisgarh, highest 28 LPA and average is 6.5 Lacs Per Year. 80% Students get placed, major recruiters are Microsoft, Adobe,Hacker Rank, Tech Mahendra.
Faculty: Faculty to students ratio is 1:10. Course structure is well defined for all the department. Facilities are very helping. There are two test conducted in complete single semester. By which taking average of both tests and send it to the university.marking scheme is transparent, accurate and deserving.
Course Support: Course curriculum is well structured and provides a basic foundation in subjects.covering the wide range of topics which give ideas and knowledge about all topics.curriculum has also opportunities for intership, projects etc.
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B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science - Batch of 2022
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Mat lenaMat lena yahan admission—na padhai, na placement, sirf time barbaad.
Learning Experience: Worst university I've ever seen?poor facilities, bad faculty, zero support.
Placements: Bilkul bhi placement nahi hai?na guidance, na opportunities. Total scam.
Faculty: Worst faculty ever?unqualified, unhelpful, and totally unprofessional.
Course Support: There was no proper study?just wasted time and zero academic value.
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Placements 2026

CourseMedian Salary
M.A.
3.36 LPA
M.Sc.
3.36 LPA
B.A.
3.36 LPA
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Aegis
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Allsec technologies
ICICI Prudential
Axis Bank
Tech Mahindra
Convergys
Hinduja Global Services
GO Ibibo
Policy Bazaar
Digicall Teleservices
Adecco Group
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Internships and industry projects

Students get substantial industry exposure

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in India

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Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

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Some students found placement process useful, some didn't

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Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Love being in college

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Scholarships 2026

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The learners enrolled in IGNOU are eligible for Government of India Scholarships. They are advised to visit the National Scholarship Portal of the Government of India https://scholarships.gov.in/ and submit their application online.

Students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category may apply for financial assistance under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship. Details of the Scheme are available at https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/Postmatric_SC.pdf

Students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe category may apply for financial assistance under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship. Details of the Scheme are available at:
(1) https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/Goa/Goa_3004_G.pdf
(2) https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/tribalfellowshipguideline.pdf

Scheme of Fee Support to SC/ST Students:
The University provides exemption of programme fee to students from SC/ST category as per its policy. The policy is reviewed for every admission cycle. Students are advised to visit the University website or contact the Regional Centre to know about the latest provisions. The exemption, if admissible, will be allowed for one programme only.
The following SC and ST students are not eligible for fee exemption:
- who are employed OR
- who are availing any kind of scholarship or fee exemption from other agencies, OR
- whose Parents‘/ Guardians‘ income from all Sources exceeds Rs 2.5 lakhs during financial year as per Government of India norms.

The applicants should submit income certificate issued by Authorized Government Agency while taking admission. The exemption of fee is confined to the extent of Programme Fee mentioned in the Prospectus. The students belonging to these categories will have to pay late fee (if any), Term End Examination Fee, convocation fee, Registration fee, Development fe

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Q:   Does IGNOU offer scholarship to its students?
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Yes, IGNOU offers scholarships to students based on merit and needs. The institute offers scholarships to the reserved category like SC/ ST. Students are also eligible for goverment scholarships. 

Q:   Are IGNOU MBA candidates eligible for scholarships?
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Yes, IGNOU MBA applicants can apply for scholarship schemes offered by the Government of India. Students can apply through the official website. Contenders visit the centre and for fianancial assiatnce. 

Q:   Does IGNOU offer scholarships to SC/ST or other categories?
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IGNOU students, who belong to the SC/ ST/ OBC/ Minority/ PWD categories, may be eligible for fee waiver/ exemption/ reimbursement/ scholarship schemes offered by the MHRD/ UGC/ various state governments/ government departments depending upon the eligibility criteria of the students. For eligibility and procedural details, interested students should contact the concerned agencies. More information can be found in the latest IGNOU Common prospectus, which is available on the IGNOU website.

Q:   How can a student avail scholarships at IGNOU University?
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Students of IGNOU can collect the scholarship forms from the Directorate of Social Welfare (DSE) or the office of the Social Welfare Officer (SWO) in their state, fill them out, and submit them to the Regional Director at the Regional Centre where they are admitted/registered for the programme. In the next step, the Regional Director will then certify the forms. After certification, the students can collect the forms from the Regional Centre and resubmit them to the Social Welfare Officer or Directorate of Social Welfare in their state for scholarship or reimbursement of programme fees.

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Q:   What is the highest package offered to BCA graduates from IGNOU?
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Indira Gandhi National Open University offer placement support to its students by conducting drives for recruitment. A concise placements report for BCA placed students is not available. As per the IGNOU placement data curated from unofficial sources, the highest package offered was INR 15 LPA. In addition, the average package ranged between INR 3 LPA and INR 4 LPA. IGNOU placement rate ranges between 70% and 80%.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at IGNOU?
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For the IGNOU MBA course, the minimum aggregate is 50% (45% for reserved category candidates). Candidates must hold the pass certificates (original/ copies) at the time of admission. These documents are required for verification purposes. The open university verifies that the applicants meet the eligibility requirements before offering seats.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria required to pursue MBA from IGNOU?
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IGNOU offers a two-year MBA programme in General and Banking & Finance specialisations. The eligibility required for different MBA programmes is as follows:

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Eligibility for MBA

A pass in any bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category candidates)

Eligibility for MBA in Banking and Finance, i.e. MBF

- A pass in any bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category candidates) - A pass in CAIIB examinations of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, Mumbai, and awarded the requisite qualification/ credentials therefore by the institute - Must have been working with the Banking or Financial Services sector for a period of at least two years

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Q:   Why to choose IGNOU instead of any university for admission?
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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.

 

Q:   Which one is better among IGNOU and VMOU for BA?
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Both IGNOU and VMOU are popular among the students. However, Indira Gandhi National Open University is nationally preferred by the students. It is  run by the Central Government of India. It has also been accredited by the NAAC with Grade 'A+'. The eligiblity criteria for BA admission at both the universities is Class 12 pass. Further, the BA course fee is mentioned in the following table at these universities:

Institute Name

Course Fee

IGNOU

INR 9,600 - INR 31,800

VMOU

INR 8,600 - INR 15,300

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Q:   Which is better for a BA programme- IGNOU or YCMOU?
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Candidates can opt for either of the open university based on its ranking, fee, placements, etc. Both the open universities are popular among the students. The minimum eligibility criteria for BA at IGNOU and YCMOU is Class 12 or equivalent examination pass. In addition, IGNOU BA/BA (H) fee ranges between INR 9,600 and INR 31,800 and the BA fees at YCMOU is INR 11,100.

There is not a huge difference in the course fee at both the universities. Candidates can make a choice as per preference. It must be noted that the given fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Q:   Which is better IGNOU or DU SOL in terms of placements?
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IGNOU and DU SOL, both are government-approved reputed distance learning universities in India. They have dedicated career placement cell that connects potential recruiters with students. In terms of regional reach, IGNOU has more centres spread across the country as compared with DU SOL. IGNOU has a larger set of courses as compared to DU SOL that has courses primarily related to Humanities and Commerce. According to unofficial sources, the starting salary of IGNOU students start from 3.5 LPA. The top recruiters of IGNOU in recent past included leading companies such as HCL, Wipro and Parle. It will depend upon students’ priority in terms of location, study centre and course-selection to choose between IGNOU and DU SOL.

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Q:   What are the essential qualifications for admission to B.Ed course at IGNOU?
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Candidates must be pass outs of any bachelor’s degree and/or in the master’s degree in Science/ Social Science/ Commerce/ Humanities with at least 50% aggregate or have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology with a specialisation in Science and Mathematics with a minimum of 55% aggregate. In the field of Education, IGNOU offers a B.Ed programme to students who've completed their bachelor's degree in any field. While the minimum duration to pursue B.Ed is two years, the maximum period allowed for completion is five years.

Q:   What is the IGNOU admission process for NRI student?
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IGNOU offers only very selective programmes to international students through its overseas partner institutes. These partner institutes render student support services to such students. Such students aspiring to pursue IGNOU programmes must contact the concerned partner institute in their vicinity and fill out the admission form along with the requisite fees within the stipulated time. Click here to view the list of partner institutes along with their contact details.

Q:   I've scored less than 50% in 12th boards, can I get admission in IGNOU for BSc?
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Yes, students get IGNOU BSc asmission with 50% marks in Class 12 boards. It is mandatory to qualify class 12 in Science strea, with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The institute accepts application through online mode. 

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Not too many non-academic events

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Quality and taste of food is acceptable

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Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic

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Students can bunk class without penalty

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Students can wear whatever they want

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Consequence of rules violation

Rule breakers are let off with a warning

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Q:   When does IGNOU conduct practicals for term-end exams?
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According to the IGNOU Academic Year Calendar, the term end practicals were held in January and the next practical exam date will be released soon. Practical exams are held in the study centres only. These exams are conducted either a month before the theory exam or after the theory exam. These exams are not very tough and the questions are framed according to the topics taught in the lectures. So attend the lectures very seriously and prepare well in advance for the practicals.
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IGNOU FAQs

Q:   What is the admission cycle of IGNOU?
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IGNOU admission cycle opens twice in a year i.e. January and July. The registrations for January session usually begins in December and close by March. The July session for ODL/ Online programmes begin in May and continue till July. The mode of application is online for all the courses.

Q:   What are the career scopes after pursing online course from IGNOU?
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IGNOU offers Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses in the fields of Language studies, Humanities, Computer Science, Social Work, Tourism, Journalism, etc. Students pursing these career-oriented courses can land jobs in the corporate as well government sector. For more information on IGNOU online courses, students can visit the official website.

Q:   What is the placement scenario for M.Com at IGNOU?
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The open university conducted a placements drive in february. Students got jon opportunities through this drive. As per data curated from some unofficial sources, the overall the highest package offered to the IGNOU students stood at INR 15 LPA. Additionally, the average package ranged between INR 3 LPA and INR 4 LPA. The data is not specific to MCom course placed students. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is the average package received during IGNOU placements?
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IGNOU average package data 2025 is not released. However, according to the NIRF report 2025 released, the median package received during IGNOU placement 2024 is presented below:

Course

Median Package (2024)

UG 1-year

INR 2.85 LPA

UG 3-year

INR 3.5 LPA

PG 1-year

INR 3.5 LPA

PG 2-year

INR 3.5 LPA

Q:   Is project work part of BCA curriculum of IGNOU?
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Yes, the students have to do a project work in the sixth semester of the programme. There are eight credits attached to the project work. Students have to submit it to get their degree and complete the programme. Students can reach out to their regional centre to gather more details regarding the same as well. Apart from the project, the subjects covered in the last semester of IGNOU BCA course are:

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Q:   What are some of the top colleges offering distance BCA apart from IGNOU?
A: 

There are many popular open universities offering BCA programme. Students can pursue the course from the desired open university based on its popularity and ROI. Admission to BCA at these unieversities is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. Given below are the best government Distance BCA colleges in India with their tuition fees and eligibility:

College Name

Tuition Fee

Eligibility/Exams

Guwahati University Admission

INR 48,000 – INR 60,000

Merit-Based

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Admission

INR 42,000 – INR 45,000

Merit-Based

VMOU Admission

NA

Merit-Based

Tamil Nadu Open University Admission

INR 28,100

Merit-Based

NOTE: The given fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What are the top 5 courses in IGNOU?
A: 

One of the leading universities in India, IGNOU offers over 200 UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral courses via open and distance learning (ODL) mode. Candidates interested in IGNOU admission can apply through the online admission portal for ODL programmes, i.e. ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. In addition, the university launched an Online Education portal under its umbrella and now, it offers more than 40 UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses via the same. 

Out of all these courses, some of the popular ones are listed below:

  • BA
  • BCom
  • BSc
  • MBA
  • B.Ed

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Q:   Can I pursue 2 courses offered at IGNOU at the same time?
A: 

As per the official brochure released, a student is allowed to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously through ODL / Online mode, as per the illustration given below.

CourseDetails
One certificate programme with any
other Programme
Admission in both programmes can be taken in the same
admission cycle
One UG + One PG ProgrammeAdmission has to be taken in two different
admission cycles
*Admission can be taken only in specified courses. Details
are available on IGNOU website
Two UG Programmes
Two PG Programmes

Certain programmes are not allowed under the simultaneous registration. Students are advised to visit
the official prospectus for the same. Additionally, there will be no change in the counseling/ assignment submission/ examination schedule in case dates for the above clash for the courses in which a student has taken admission.

Q:   How to apply for placements at IGNOU?
A: 

Students can apply for placements at IGNOU online. Students need to visit the official website of IGNOU and click on the placement section of the website. The Placement section keeps on updating notification regarding Campus Placement Drives. , Students also receive notification regarding job application on their registered mobile. These job notifications include detailed information on vacancies, salary package and interview date.

Q:   What is the fee for MBA at IGNOU?
A: 

The total tuition fee for MBA at IGNOU ranges between INR 6,300 and INR 68,000. This fee is sourced from the sanctioning body/official website. It is however, still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. For more details, students can confirm the fee from the admission office. Apart from this, a non-refundable registration fee of INR 300 (unless specified otherwise) shall be charged along with the programme fee of first semester/year at the time of admission. 

Q:   What is IGNOU cutoff 2023?
A: 

IGNOU cutoff 2023 for the BEd and the Integrated BEd courses is based on the BEd Entrance test. As per the previous year, IGNOU cutoff 2023 ranged between 293 and 339 for the General category All India Quota. Tabulated below is IGNOU BEd cutoff 2023 for General All India:

CourseCutoff 2023
Integrated B.A. + B.Ed. in Special Education365
Integrated B.Com. + B.Ed. in Special Education293
Integrated B.Sc. + B.Ed. in Special Education339
Q:   Can I get direct admission in IGNOU?
A: 

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:

Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted at IGNOU for admission?
A: 

IGNOU offers admission based on merit of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam to most of the programmes. However, candidates need to appear for entrance exam for a few courses. Below are the courses accepting IGNOU entrance exam scores for admission:

  • B.Ed
  • Post Basic BSc Nursing
  • PhD 
Q:   Are admissions open at IGNOU?
A: 

Yes, IGNOU admissions 2026 are open now. Interested students can apply online at the official website of the university. The last date to apply was extended until Feb 28, 2026.

Q:   Is study material free at IGNOU?
A: 

IGNOU provides study material to all the students pursuing a course from the university. The material is accessible to all the students irrespective of their location. While filling out the application form, students can choose hard or soft copy of study material. The study material is free of cost and aspirants only need to pay the course fee for admission.

Q:   What is the cost of studying BSc (H) in Biochemistry at IGNOU?
A: 

IGNOU BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry tuition fees is INR 43,500. Candidates who get selected have to pay the required fee amount to lock their seats. The tuition fees component is payable semester-wise or yearly. It must be also be noted that the fee amount mentioned here is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

Q:   How much does it cost to study MBA at IGNOU?
A: 

Canddiates wanting to enrol in MBA at IGNOU have to pay the required first year fee amount. The payable amount is prescribed by the open university. IGNOU MBA tuition fee ranges from INR 6,300 to INR 68,000. This fee amount is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What are the popular courses offered by IGNOU that assure placements?
A: 

Each and every course offered by IGNOU equip students with knowledge and skill-set in the concerned field. Since, IGNOU is an Open University, it is upon the students to take the responsibility and look for career opportunities in their field of study. It depends upon a student’s interest and aptitude for a particular course that eventually helps in securing the preferred job. As the past trends suggest, students who have pursued BEd, MBA, BSc and Journalism courses from IGNOU have found it easier to find jobs in the corporate sector.

Q:   Do IGNOU students get consistent placements?
A: 

Yes, IGNOU students get placement. However, the percentage of students getting direct placements through IGNOU campus placement cell is less. Importantly, IGNOU has a strong alumni network and through gaining add-on skills, students get jobs through off-campus drives. According, to various online sources, 70% to 80% students get placed every year during IGNOU placements through on-campus and off-campus placement drives. The top recruiters of IGNOU in recent past included leading companies such as Globiva, Radical Minds and Aviva India.

Q:   What after IGNOU application process is over?
A: 

Students who have applied for B.Ed, MBA or PB BSc Nursing must appear for the required entrance and check if they've qualified it. Followed by application, application fee payment and entrance, students who have completed their registration can check their status by entering their registration number on the IGNOU admission status page. The university also notifies students about their admission confirmation or rejection through an email and a text message in the next two months.

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