IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Answered Questions

IGNOU offers admission to a BCom course based on merit-basis. Candidates who are Class 12 or equivalent examination pass can apply for admission. There is no minimum aggregate requirement. The eligible students can go to the official website to register and apply. After document verification, the admission is done. 

Yes, IGNOU offers various MBA programmes. The PG course is available in different specialisations, including Banking & Finance, General MBA, Financial Management, HRM, Marketing Management and Operations Management. Candidates seeking admission to an MBA at IGNOU must hold a valid bachelor's degree passed with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). Earlier, admission was through an entrance test. Now, the university may select candidates on a merit-basis. 

Both, Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University (PSSOU) and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are prominent Open universities. While PSSOU is approved by UGC, DEB, NCTE, and AICTE. IGNOU is also proved by the UGC and is ranked #1 by NIRF in the 'Open Universities' Category. PSSOU is a private university whereas, IGNOU is a government university. However, there are several deciding factors while choosing a university, like, fees, placements, eligibility, ratings, reviews, facilities, etc. Aspirants must consider all such factors before applying for admissions.

The exam body IGNOU provides a comprehensive set of study materials for the candidates who are enrolled for a course, including printed books, e-resources, and audio-visual content. These resources are designed to support self-paced learning, ensuring candidates can effectively grasp the syllabus while managing other responsibilities.

Hi, yes, IGNOU does offer an MBA in Supply Chain Management  which covers key supply chain topics. You can refer below for more information:College NameCourse NameTotal FeesDuration IGNOU MBA CourseMBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management INR 64,0002 year

As a deprived Scheduled Caste (SC) student, you can apply for a scholarship at IGNOU under the SC/ST fee exemption scheme. IGNOU offers full fee waivers for eligible SC/ST students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, provided you submit a valid caste certificate, income proof (typically below INR 2.5 Lacs annually), and enrollment details. Apply during admission or within the stipulated deadline via the IGNOU portal.Without the scholarship, fees vary by program—e.g., BA is around INR 4,000-6,000 per year, payable at admission. With the exemption, you'd pay nothing upfront, but non-scholarship components like exam fees (INR 200 per course) might still apply.

Aspiring B.Ed. College students at IGNOU must maintain a bachelor's degree or a higher degree from a recognised university or institution with not less than 50% aggregate marks. IGNOU offers a distance-based Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programme designed to develop teaching skills for upper primary, secondary, and senior secondary levels, with a focus on practical application and critical reflection on educational perspectives.  The total tuition fee for the IGNOU B.Ed programme is INR 55,000, which is payable in two installments of INR 27,500 per year.

IGNOU offers admissions to various programs through entrance exams, but not for all programs. Entrance examination requirements apply to about twenty-five percent of the educational programs at IGNOU with MBA, MCA, B.Ed and M.Ed among them. The entrance exams happen during January and July sessions with almost 2-3 Lacs participants. The entrance exam fees at IGNOU vary between INR 600 and INR 1,000 according to programme selection. Some IGNOU programs allow meritorious candidates to enroll through assessment of their academic records for their previous schooling grades.