IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Answered Questions

The timings for classes for BCA at IGNOU are not specified, as the classes are only held for online mode. IGNOU is university for open/distance learning, so for these classes are not held.Registration for IGNOU is open, the last date is June 30, 2024.I hope it will help. 

Indira Gandhi National Open University or IGNOU is an open and distance learning platform. Currently, over 3 million students are pursuing course from the university. Since, it is a distance education platform, few things are different from a regular college. Here are a few highlighting points of studying at IGNOU:Distance/ Online Learning: IGNOU offers courses in distance or online mode. Candidates get offline or online study material for their learning. Weekend classes are conducted for IGNOU courses.Assignments: Once a student joins an IGNOU programme, he or she needs to start working on assignments. The assignments are specific to each programme and need to submitted online or offline at the study centre.Study Centre: All the dealings related to the course are done in the study centre. Students are allotted a study centre for all academic queries.Exams: The university conducts exams twice in a year for January and July session. Students as per their enrollment year, need to appear for the term end exam.Since there is no physical interaction, communication can be a barrier in IGNOU. Students need to mail or connect with the regional centre for their queries.

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.Below are Shiksha students reviews on IGNOU: 

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 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.

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.

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.