IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Answered Questions

According to unofficial sources, Business Development sector has placed the most no. of IGNOU students. The sector-wise IGNOU alumni placement statistics are presented below:Note: The above-mentioned alumni placement data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

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.

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.

The online courses offered by IGNOU are a great way to upskill. 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.

According to students’ reviews and unofficial sources,  BSc students have found it easy to get jobs through off-campus placement drives. BSc course offered by IGNOU is popular among students and the allied industry. IGNOU offers BSc course across seven specialisations including Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology and Nursing. Students after completing their BSc course from IGNOU can find job in Corporate, Government, Non-Profit and Academic sectors.

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.

Scanned copies of the following documents are required while filling up the IGNOU application form:Passport size photographIdentity cardAcademic certificate (s)Birth certificate or documentary proof of birthExperience certificate, if applicable

 MBA curriculum in most of the universities is highly extensive in which students are expected to go through regular case studies discussions and knowledge sharing. This aspect of an MBA course gets difficult to meet in the distance learning mode, and a regular MBA course requires a large investment. Due to these reasons IGNOU MBA is a blessing for those who are unable to pursue a full-time MBA due to financial or some other reasons. Flexibility is one of the key highlights of pursuing IGNOU MBA, especially for working professionals.The value of an IGNOU MBA degree majorly depends on students.Some individuals are able to make the best use of their degree, while others are not.