No. If you want proper exposure you should opt for MSW from a regular college. Only bookish knowledge is not enough for MSW. This is because when you work on some real business you fail to connect the dots and apply the knowledge practically.
Proper practical exposure teaches you a lot more than just books. It prepares you for the worst-case scenario. The trick is to gain knowledge in the best possible way to gain the maximum benefits.
A B.Ed from IGNOU has a similar value to a B.Ed through regular mode. The coursework is almost as taxing as a regular B.Ed. As for recruitment, your teaching skills will matter more than your institution. You can apply for private schools and Govt. jobs. You can get also get a job easily by contacting the IGNOU campus placement cell (CPC). You can get recruited in any IGNOU Regional Center (RC) or Study Centre (SC).
IGNOU assignments are a significant part of tour assessments carrying a weightage of 30%. Also if you are a distance learner it’s your tool to facilitate 2-way communication between teacher and learner.
While writing assignments, make sure to save a copy with you while studying for your term-end examinations.
If you get the invigilator's comments on your assignments, contact your invigilator for the details. Distance learning is all about your eagerness to learn. Contact your invigilator for details in the comments. This will also develop a good bond between you two.
Lastly, collect your checked assignments before you appear for exams. Going through them will help you answer the questions better.
The course structure at IGNOU for BA English is very simple. You need to complete 48 credits in 3 years. This means 16 credits should be completed every year.
Every subject is allotted a specific course for example BEGE101, BEGE102, BEGE103, BEGE104, BEGE105, BEGE106, BEGE107 and BEGE108.
The study material provided by IGNOU is elaborate and more than enough. You don't really need books except for these 3 subjects:
MEC 001 Microeconomic Analysis: For the subject, you might need some extra notes. The best way is to google the topics. You can make notes on the numerical part especially. Usually, the numerical questions are the same as the previous years. Still, it is recommended that you don't skip the study material.
MEC 003 Quantitative Methods in Economics: For this subject, you can make the best use of YouTube videos. Also practising from the previous year's papers will prove to be very helpful.
MEC 105 Indian Economic Policy: The study material provided for this particular subject needs to be updated with the latest data and figures. So it's highly recommended that you prepare topic-wise notes after thorough study.
Ultimately focus on the syllabus whichever source you are referring to.
The cost of changing subjects in IGNOU is as follows:
Change in Elective/Course is permitted within 30 days from the receipt of the first set of course material on payment of INR 300/- for a 2/4 credit course
INR 600/- for a 6/8 credit course for undergraduate courses.
For the Master’s Degree Programme, it is INR 500/- for 2/4 credit
INR 1000/- for 6/8 credits course
All these payments are to be made by way of a demand draft drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at the place of concerned Regional Centre. All such requests for a change of Elective/ Course should be addressed to the concerned Regional Centre only as per schedule.
However, the first point -Change in Elective/Course is permitted within 30 days from the receipt of the first set of course material on payment of INR 300/- for a 2/4 credit course is subject to doubt. This is because many of my friends have changed their elective courses after two or three months.
In BA you have 96 credits in total. From which:
24 credits are of 3 compulsory courses of 8 credits each.
64 or 56 credits are of the courses of your choice.
8 or 16 credits are of application oriented courses.
You are allowed to complete only 32 credits every year. If you want minimum courses for your BA program you should choose all courses of 8 credits each. That will be 12 courses for 3 years, 4 courses per year.
But if you want your BA degree to be a BA major, then you must complete 48 credits in one specific subject (subject in which you want a BA major).
2 more important things to know are:
The theory exams of the 4 credit courses are of 50 marks in 2 hrs.
The theory exams of the 8 credit courses are of 100 marks in 3 hrs.
Note that these 48 credits must be completed in 3 years with minimum 16 credits per year in that specific subject.
Every coin has two sides and so does this. There are both pros and cons to joining the IGNOU M.A. course for the UPSC optional subject during preparation.
Pros:
Less time required to earn the degree
The study material provided by IGNOU is of good quality. This will help you prepare for your optional on your own.
Preparing for IGNOU exams requires very less time. This will give you enough time to prepare for your option alongside.
Cons:
The value of the degree is relatively less.
Exam dates may clash with UPSC. So it’s recommended you take the December exams.
Fees: INR 14000 for two years
You will have to submit yearly assignments. And one assignment will take at least 4 days to complete
Weighing the pros and cons you can make the decision based on your calibre and situation.
IGNOU is a recognised university and its degrees are as valuable as the degree of any other UGC-accredited institution. You will be eligible to apply for any post that requires bachelor’s as a minimum qualification.
SBI PO 2022 eligibility criteria are as follows-
Particulars |
Details |
Educational Qualification |
Graduation or any other equivalent degree |
Age Limit |
21-30 years |
Age Relaxation |
SC/ST- 5 years OBC (NCL)- 3 years |
Number of attempts |
UR/EWS –4 OBC- 7 SC/ST – No Limit |
Even if you are in final year/semester, you can fill the SBI PO 2022 Application Form. Not only this, but after graduating from IGNOU, you can apply for UPSC, IBPS, SSC, State PSC.
Here is the stepwise procedure you need to follow to get admitted for B. Tech at IGNOU:
Step 1 - Collect IGNOU B.Tech Admission Form from the nearest Regional center. Fill the form and submit it to your nearest regional center.
Step 2- Online admission form is also available on IGNOU website. You can fill out this form also.
Step 3 - Print out the filled online application form with an auto-generated Application Form Number. Attach two photographs duly signed and attested.
Step 4 - If you are using Bank Draft/Cash Challan as a payment method, then on the back of Demand Draft/Challan Copy please fill in the following details: Your name, Auto-generated Control Number given by IGNOU, Program applied.
Step 5- Attach the following certificates if needed:
Educational qualification(s)
Experience Certificate
Category Certificate for SC/ST/PH/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
Kashmiri Migrant/War Widow candidates where required
Age Certificate
Submit your admission form before the due date. This is some important information about IGNOU B.Tech. admissions.
Name of the programme |
IGNOU B.Tech |
Minimum age duration |
No limit |
Year min/max |
4-8 years |
Medium |
English |
All the above information will help you in the process of admission into B.Tech at IGNOU.