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IGNOU BBA Courses & Fees 2025

Q: Is BBA at IGNOU a good choice?

{Source: BBA students & alumni} Here's a summary of what students and alumni have to say: * Flexibility: Studying BBA at IGNOU allows students to pursue their degree alongside a full-time job, which is a major advantage. * Career opportunities: While there is no guarantee of placement, some students have reported getting jobs with decent packages (e.g., INR18 LPA) and internships with MNCs (around 60%). * Infrastructure: Since IGNOU is an open university, students won't have access to traditional campus amenities like hostels, libraries, or recreational areas. * Teaching quality: Faculty members are generally qualified and helpful, although some students have expressed concerns about limited interaction with teachers. * Course relevance: The BBA programme covers important topics in retail management, making it relevant for those interested in entrepreneurship or starting their own businesses. In conclusion, while IGNOU may not offer a traditional college experience, the flexibility and career opportunities make it a viable option for working professionals looking to enhance their education. However, students should be prepared to take ownership of their learning and adapt to self-study methods.

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IGNOU Admission Status

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IGNOU BBA
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BBA (ODL/Online mode) fresh admissions and Re-registrations are open for the Jan 2025 admission cycle and the last date to apply is Feb 15, 2025. Candidates can apply for the course through the official university's website.

IGNOU BBA Admission 2023

IGNOU also offers a three-year BBA programme in Retailing specialisation at the undergraduate level. The programme is of 96 credits comprising of all compulsory courses along with an internship and On the Job Training (OJT) in the first, second and third year, respectively. The programme is offered with a modular approach as mentioned below:

First-year: Diploma in Retailing (DIR)
Second-year: Advanced Diploma in Retailing (ADIR)
Third-year— Bachelor of Business Administration (Retailing)
Three months internship in the first year and OJT subsequently in the second and third year
A viva voce after submission of the workbook for are only exit points.

Eligibility for Category A, i.e. Direct Entry:

A pass in Class 12 or its equivalent
University provides reservation of seats as per Government of India rules

Eligibility for Category B, i.e. Sponsored Admission:

Sponsors are allowed to nominate employees, who have passed Class 12 or its equivalent from their Retail organisation. The sponsor will submit a letter on the company’s letter head issued by the competent authority along with an application form of the candidate nominated with the programme fee through a DD drawn in favour of ‘IGNOU payable at New Delhi’.

Medium of instruction: English

Duration: Three to six years; offered only July cycle of admissions.

IGNOU BBA Application Process 2023

The application process for BBA at IGNOU is completely online. Students willing to apply must visit the official website and apply. A step-by-step process of IGNOU application is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU. Click on 'Register Online and then on 'Fresh Admission'.

Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU. Click on 'Register Online' and then on 'Fresh Admission'.

Step 2: In the next window, select ' Click here for New Registration'.

Step 3: Register online by adding all the required details.

Step 4: Log in using the credentials created during the registration process, fill out the form, pay the application fee and submit it.

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List of documents required for IGNOU application process 2023

Passport size photograph
Birth certificate or documentary proof of birth
Experience certificate, if applicable
Identity card
Academic certificate(s)

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Eligibility Criteria

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CBSE 12th

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 27K - 60K

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Q: Is BBA at IGNOU a good choice?

{Source: BBA students & alumni}

Here's a summary of what students and alumni have to say:

* Flexibility: Studying BBA at IGNOU allows students to pursue their degree alongside a full-time job, which is a major advantage.
* Career opportunities: While there is no guarantee of placement, some students have reported getting jobs with decent packages (e.g., INR18 LPA) and internships with MNCs (around 60%).
* Infrastructure: Since IGNOU is an open university, students won't have access to traditional campus amenities like hostels, libraries, or recreational areas.
* Teaching quality: Faculty members are generally qualified and helpful, although some students have expressed concerns about limited interaction with teachers.
* Course relevance: The BBA programme covers important topics in retail management, making it relevant for those interested in entrepreneurship or starting their own businesses.

In conclusion, while IGNOU may not offer a traditional college experience, the flexibility and career opportunities make it a viable option for working professionals looking to enhance their education. However, students should be prepared to take ownership of their learning and adapt to self-study methods.

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IGNOU BBA
Admission dates 2025

Dates	Upcoming Events
15 Feb '25	BBA (ODL/Online mode-Jan 2025) Re-registration (without late fee) deadline
15 Feb '25	BBA (ODL/Online mode-Jan 2025) Last date for fresh admission/registration

IGNOU BBA
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BBA in Retailing,IGNOU
Discontinued (Aug 2024)- BBA in Retailing,IGNOU Regional Centre, Shillong

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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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₹30 K

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BBA in Service Management

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₹60 K

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BBA in Retailing

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3.8

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₹27 K

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IGNOU	-/-	₹ 27 K - 60 K	-/-
DU SOL Compare	₹ 5 LPA	₹ 6 K - 18.97 K	-/-
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Jamia Hamdard University Delhi Compare	₹ 4.87 LPA	₹ 5 L	-/-
AIMT Compare	-/-	₹ 2.38 L	-/-

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BBA in Retailing - Batch of 2022

4.6

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Review of IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Placements: Almost 70% of students got placed in our course. The highest salary package offered is 18 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered is 12 LPA. Almost 60% of students got internships from our course in MNCs. Many top roles are offered to students.

Infrastructure: Our college provides good facilities and infrastructure. Our college provides facilities like Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, a mess, a canteen, a library, medical facilities, sports, games, etc. The food served in the mess and canteen is very tasty.

Faculty: Our teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Their teaching quality is different, and all students understand every topic easily. The course curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are moderate.

Other: Our college crowd is good.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2022Read More

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BBA in Retailing - Batch of 2022

4.8

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Our college campus is very good.

Placements: Almost 80% of students got placed in our course. The highest salary package offered is 17 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered is 11 LPA. Almost 90% of students got internships from our course in many MNCs.

Infrastructure: Our college provides facilities like Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, a library, etc. The hostel facilities are good. The food served in the mess and canteen is good. Medical facilities are available on campus.

Faculty: Our teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Their teaching quality is very different, and every student can understand all topics easily. Our course curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready. The difficulty level of semester exams is moderate.

Other: I opted for this course because of my interest in it. Events, fests, and the campus crowd are good.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2022Read More

Anonymous

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Batch of 2024

2.6

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty1Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

The college is good if your purpose is to join distance education.

Placements: There is no such assurance of placement with IGNOU but there are many career options like that of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. The best thing about the college is that I can pursue my graduation while I work full time. There is no such thing as internship provided by the campus, you will have to do everything on your own. The college will only provide you with the course and exam details, that's it.

Infrastructure: I can't say much about the infrastructure because it's a distance learning thing and we need not visit the campus for anything. But I have visited the campus and they have lab, library and full Wi-Fi enabled campus. The campus also has a recreational area and a very good canteen.

Faculty: I don't take classes but there are classes available on weekends and the fee can also be paid online via logging into the portals and uploading all the documents along with the online fee. The exams are difficult if you do not study, but it’s not like you will have to study everyday to get good marks. You can score about 70% by just studying at the time of the exams.

Other: I chose this course because this will add a value to my current job and it's easy to pursue it from here with a full time job. The course can be more helpful if they provide us with the study material. There is no such thing as campus life or events here as we do not go to the campus.

Reviewed on 19 May 2024Read More

Anonymous

BBA in Retailing - Batch of 2024

2.4

1Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

I'm satisfied with the college.

Placements: Almost 800 students in the same course didn't get an internship. Our campus, due to COVID-19, didn't get in touch with the companies. In the BBARL programme, we learn about retail management, communication skills, and customer handling.

Infrastructure: Our college didn't provide regular classes or a classroom. There is no library at all, and also I didn't get any kind of online or offline class. Some of the study centres and regional centres they had, I don't have enough knowledge about them, and when I visit our regional centre, the staff are not helpful to me.

Faculty: I don't know about the teachers because I still haven't gotten in touch with them, so I'm not aware. Our course is good because it's very relevant and most of the learning is in the retail industry. The semester exam is not so difficult because all questions are based on the syllabus and curriculum.

Other: I chose this course because I love management studies and I'm passionate about learning about them.

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2022Read More

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BBA in Retailing - Batch of 2023

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Placements: About 60% of students from our course get placed. The highest salary package offered is 2.5 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered is 1 LPA. Top MNCs like Reliance, Tata Group, Infosys, etc., visit our college to hire students from our course. About 60% of students from our course got an internship. Roles like sales and marketing executive are offered in our course.

Infrastructure: I do not live in a hostel. I visit the college through my home. The canteen is available, and the food served is not much good enough. I want to complete my MBA with regular college so I can enjoy my college life!. Recently IGNOU is not a regular college, and it is an open university.

Faculty: Faculty members teaching is good. Teachers and professors are well-qualified. The course curriculum is relevant, and it makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are so much difficult. I think about 70% of students can pass the exams only.

Other: I want to know to learn more about business and marketing. I want to set up my own business or startup, so I have chosen this course, and after that, I will complete my MBA. There are great surroundings in our college. Overall, our college is the best.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2022Read More

Anonymous

BBA in Retailing - Batch of 2022

3.6

5Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Placements: Our course provides a lot of information for those who are willing to start a new business in retail in future. It also helps in pursuing business in future. It provides us with the information and difference between wholesaling and retailing.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is average, but I am not a regular student. We are not provided with many facilities for the same reason. So, if you study at an open university, don't expect much facilities from the college.

Faculty: The teachers are qualified and helpful. They also provide information to us. They are very frank and are always on time. They are available to help us solve all sorts of problems we face.

Other: This course provides information about the retail field, that's why I chose this course. There are no events or fests organised because it is an open university.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2021Read More

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How to take admission at IGNOU after the last date of registration?

Answered 5 days ago

In case a candidate misses the deadline for IGNOU registration, he or she can write mail or contact the admission office for assistance. In case nothing can be done, he or she then needs to register in the next cycle. IGNOU conducts admission in two cycles-January and June. Admission to most of the

Nishtha Shukla

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I scored 49.6% in BA from IGNOU. Am I eligible for admission?

Answered a week ago

Hi there,

With 49.6% in your BA from IGNOU, you may face challenges meeting the general eligibility criteria for admission to certain programs at LPU, as the minimum required percentage for many undergraduate and postgraduate courses is typically around 50%. However, LPU sometimes offers flexibility

irin

Contributor-Level 9

Can arts student do B.Com in IGNOU.

Answered 2 years ago

Yes, your eligible for to take B.Com in IGNOU University.

Dinesh L

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How many days does it take to confirm IGNOU's admission status? I want to know this.

Answered 3 days ago

Candidates who have filled out their IGNOU applciation form 2025 can check IGNOU admission status 2025 by visiting the official website of the university, i.e., ignou.ac.in. The status can be verified for both fresh applicants and students who have applied for re-registration here. Apart from checki

Nishtha Shukla

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Where is online application form available for IGNOU B.Ed Entrance exam?

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The online application form for the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam is available at eportal.ignou.ac.in/entrancebed. Check eligibility before applying. The fee is INR 1,000, payable online via credit/debit card or net banking. For details, visit IGNOU website.

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