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What is your review of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)?
You can benefit from IGNOU degrees if you are self-motivated and hard-working. The study materials are good. Classes are mostly for doubt clearing. You will have to do majority of the coursework on your own. You will have to study regularly to keep up with the assignments, syllabus, and examinations. IGNOU conducts examinations in a timely manner.
The outcome of your degree depends on you. If you work hard and put in the required effort, you can easily score good grades.
If I don't pass all the papers in my IGNOU exam in 1st year, can I still go to the second year? How do I clear the papers which I didn't pass?
If you are studying at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and you failed to pass all the papers in your first year, don't worry, you can still progress to the second year of your course. Here's what you need to know:
- You can register for the second year of your course even if you have back papers from your first year. IGNOU allows you to register for the next academic year as long as you have cleared the minimum number of credits required to advance to the next year.
- You can also attempt to complete your first year while simultaneously studying in the second year. For example, if your second-year Term End Examination (TEE) is scheduled for the December cycle, you can attempt your first-year back papers in the June cycle or vice versa.
- If you have already submitted assignments for the back papers in your first year, you do not need to resubmit them. However, you will need to ensure that you meet the assignment submission requirements for the second year.
- It's important to note that you will need to complete all your back papers within the stipulated time period subject to the course. IGNOU has a maximum time limit within which you need to complete your course requirements. You should refer to the university guidelines or contact the academic counselor for more information.
Is an IGNOU degree valid for Kerala PSC now? Also is an IGNOU distance learning BCom and MCom valid for a lecturer post in Kerala PSC?
It is important for you to keep in mind that degrees earned through any mode, such as regular, evening classes, correspondence, or private, from any university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), are valid and equivalent for any government job. This means that regardless of the method in which you earned your degree, it will be considered valid as long as it was obtained from a UGC-recognized university.
If you are pursuing a degree through distance education, it is important to ensure that the program is recognized by both the UGC and the Distance Education Council (DEC). The DEC is controlled by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), so you can be confident in the validity of your distance education degree if it is from IGNOU.
In summary, it is crucial for you to ensure that your degree is from a UGC-recognized university, regardless of the mode of education. Additionally, if you are pursuing a degree through distance education, make sure that it is recognized by both the UGC and DEC, with IGNOU being a reliable option. By ensuring that your degree meets these requirements, you can feel confident in pursuing a government job with your degree.
Can I do MBBS and BA from IGNOU at the same time ?
Yes, UGC has given its approval regarding pursuing two courses at the same time, only provided that one cannot pursue both these courses in regular mode. This basically means that for both courses to be considered valid,, one course has to be in regular mode and the other course must be in distance mode from Open University.
UGC rules are applicable in the case of IGNOU also. Earlier before UGC made such changes, IGNOU did not allow two regular courses simultaneously through the same University. But in accordance with recent regulations, you can do two regular as well as two distance courses at the same time.
Which college is good for an MBA distance, NMIMS, IMT Ghaziabad, Symbiosis or IGNOU?
The distance MBA aims at promoting easy-to-access education without interrupting your work and personal life. The colleges you mentioned NMIMS, IMT Ghaziabad, Symbiosis, or even IGNOU are all good but for distance learning Chandigarh University is the best option. With Chandigarh University’s Distance Education and Open Learning program, you can learn from a variety of Industry relevant, well-organized learner-centric programs with placement support. This program is most suitable for those who are on the lookout for quality education but have locational issues. Some major highlights of the distance MBA course from Chandigarh University are
- Linked with the industry
- Flexible curriculum that facilitates learning
- The distance programs are on the same level as on-campus programs
- Globally accepted curriculum
Eligibility: The eligibility criteria for distance MBA at Chandigarh University is
- Bachelor degree in any discipline from recognized University/ Institution, or
- Graduates of recognized professional programs like CA/ ICWA
Duration: 2 years (minimum)
Specialization: The Distance MBA offers the following specializations
- Finance
- Marketing Management
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
Fees: The fees structure is as follows
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Particulars |
Odd Semester |
Even Semester |
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Academic Fee |
INR 9950 |
INR 9950 |
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Registration Fee |
INR 2500 |
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Exam Fee |
INR 2000 |
INR 2000 |
Can an Ignou student appear for December TEE if he has taken admission in July session?
No, you cannot appear for IGNOU December TEE if you have taken admission in the July session.
For instance, you have taken admission to the July 2022 session. You are required to submit your assignments before 31st March 2023. Only after submitting your assignments, you are eligible for the TEE Exam, and that too in the month of June 2023.
In special cases, like you were not able to give some exams you can appear for the December TEE exams though.
What is the minimum passing marks for BA in IGNOU?
The passing marks at IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) are
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Theory - 30 out of 100 / 18 out of 50
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Assignments - More than 50%
If you fail to score 50% in assignments, you will have to resubmit them. If you score above 30 out of 100 or 18 out of 500 in theory, then you will pass without having submitted assignments.
Percentage Calculation - Assignments- 30% weightage and Term End Examination- 70% weightage for FST (Foundation Course in Science & Technology) and FHS (Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Sciences).
Is Annamalai University's graduation degree in Distance Education not valid for admission in a PG from IGNOU? IGNOU rejected my admission due to this reason. What should I do?
If a university issues a certificate to a student who passed a written examination in a state other than the university's territorial jurisdiction. For example, if a state university grants admission and conducts exams in another state, the results will be invalid under UGCC regulations.
For example, Andhra University (state university) should not conduct examinations outside of Andhra Pradesh.
If it is done in this manner, the certificate will be invalid. As a result, it is one of the reasons why IGNOU does not admit students with such certificates.
If there is a court case against the university that issued the certificate, IGNOU will not grant admission based on that certificate. As a result, IGNOU has stringent UGC admission requirements.
Is it really difficult to get into PhD economics programs of universities like DSE, ISI or JNU with an M.A. Economics degree from IGNOU?
PhD or research is all about finding out new concepts. Thus we provide a deeper in already existing knowledge. PhD in Social Science is very much different from that of pure sciences, yet the goal is the same. As you know for doing research/PhD at the university level, the qualification required is PG degree. Every university has different criteria for selecting candidates.
As you know DSE, JNU, ISI, IEW, IIPA, and IIMs are the prime institutions for teaching, learning and researching in economics, management and public administration.
If you are willing to get into one of these institutions, a Master’s from IGNOU will have the same value as that from any other university. To get selected into these prestigious institutions, you will have to pass through a rigorous selection process of
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Entrance
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Group discussion
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Personal interview
Moreover you will have to provide testimonials from your professors about your academic developments.
What is the cost of changing subjects in IGNOU?
The cost of changing subjects in IGNOU is as follows:
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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
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INR 600/- for a 6/8 credit course for undergraduate courses.
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For the Master’s Degree Programme, it is INR 500/- for 2/4 credit
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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.
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