Get Answers on Test Preparation, Admissions & Campus Life
Study Abroad Countries
How tough is MA in economics IGNOU?
It is advised to look for a regular university for a Master in Economics, such as DSE or JNU.
If you don't have any other options, take admission here. There is nothing difficult for economics students to achieve good grades in MA Economics.
The exams are mostly graduation-based, but you must be certain that you understand everything you were taught during your graduation. You must not overlook any important terms, theories, concepts, or anything else.
If you are taking the MA economics exam for the first time at IGNOU, read everything you learned in graduation as well as the materials provided by IGNOU.
IGNOU: Has anyone over here done a MAPC master's in psychology or a Ph.D. in psychology via distance learning?
It is a well-planned course that includes a required internship, research project, and term-end examinations (TEE). According to some practicing psychologists, the study material appears to be on par with regular university courses.
The main difference is that you can complete the course over a 5-year period, with exams held twice a year. As a result, you can write exams for 2-3 subjects each term and finish the course while working full-time.
IGNOU has two points of contact for you:
-
SC Study Centre: This is where lectures and practicals will be held, assignments must be submitted, and course-related questions will be answered. There are two in Mumbai: Hansraj College in Khar and Seva Sadan in Ulhasnagar.
-
Regional Centre RC: This is your administrative point for receiving books, issuing ID cards, making changes to exam centers, and so on. This is the IGNOU's general office in Mulund West, Mumbai, for all courses.
IGNOU PROBLEMS
The RC is sometimes unresponsive, and with a low student-to-administrative representative ratio (IGNOU has no upper limit on the number of students it can admit), it is difficult to get questions answered. To receive a response, students must send emails in bulk.
IGNOU (or RC) appoints teachers to give IGNOU lectures in addition to their regular teaching duties.
IGNOU urgently needs to address these concerns in order to maintain and improve students' trust in the system.
What is the scope of doing an MBA from IGNOU? Is it acceptable by MNCs?
IGNOU is recognised by AICTE and is run by the central government. So if you are looking for a government job then it’s not an issue. Also, IGNOU is better than many small universities like SMU (Sikkim Manipal University).
IGNOU is the best option if you are tight on budget or you prefer learning while earning.
MNCs prefer a formal education of 15 years. For additional education, you can go for IGNOU. But if your Bachelor's Degree is also from IGNOU then this might be a problem at the time of employment.
It’s important to note that at the time of employment regular colleges are always given more preference than distance education. So it’s recommended you pursue MBA from a regular college. Let IGNOU be the last choice under special circumstances such as a tight budget or preferring distance learning due to personal reasons.
How can I get my original certificate of BA from IGNOU?
You should check with your local post office if they sent you the original certificate via Indian post. The original mark sheets/certificates are sent to the candidate at their registered address, but they may or may not reach the student. You have the following options available to you.
1. Visit a regional study center and inquire if they have your original certificate.
If they have it, they will issue you a certificate after the necessary formalities.
2. If not, go to IGNOU headquarters in Delhi (allow a couple of days before going, but staff members at Delhi HO are very helpful) and they will provide you with a duplicate copy of your mark sheet/certificate.
3. When you visit the IGNOU headquarters in Delhi, try to obtain the dispatch number as well as other pertinent information and establish contact with the postal department.
Otherwise, with the above information, file an RTI regarding the status of delivery of your consignment as per the information received from IGNOU. Because you will face difficulties if you do not present original certificates at the time of admission/interview, make every effort to obtain the originals.
Is foolscap size paper necessary for IGNOU assignments?
If your study centre does not have a specific paper size, you can use A4-size paper or assignment pages with lines marked on them. Mark the page number on your assignment and the total pages in front of your assignment, and if you submit any tables or images, mark them on your table of content.
When submitting your assignment, remember to include a copy of your assignment question as well as your name, enrollment number, submission date, course name and code, term, study centre address, as well as your address and contact number, so that study centre staff can contact you if anything goes wrong.
Is it necessary to register or pay fees for 2nd year in the 1st year itself for an IGNOU programme?
You do not have to necessarily pay your fees in the first year itself. If you do, you will benefit a lot from it. So yes it’s a luxury, not a necessity.
At IGNOU, you have to pay fees for only 2 years even if you take 5 years to complete the course. IGNOU exam fees are payable every time you appear, per course basis. Keep in mind that practical and theoretical exam fees are different for the same course.
Your course has a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 5 years of eligibility. It can be convenient if you deposit your fees for the second year and then opt for the exams within the stipulated 5 years. The major benefit will be that you become eligible to appear for exams in both years.
Keep the following points in mind regarding your eligibility to appear for an exam at IGNOU
-
You should have been registered for a course which is only possible after fee deposition.
-
After registering you should have completed the semester/year allocated.
-
Assignments must be submitted
-
Attendance must be complete (only if necessary)
-
The maximum period of registration validity for a 2-year programme is 5 years
-
You can appear for any course in any order.
-
If you have paid the fees for the 2nd year as well, you are free to merge both courses.
Simply, by registering for the 2nd year as well, you become eligible to complete your course anytime within 5 years. It does not matter if you do not appear on your first-year exams or do not complete your assignments. You can do it conveniently within 5 years.
Is it good to prepare previous years’ question papers for the IGNOU exams?
It would be insufficient to prepare last year's questions in order to write your answer this year.
To perform well on the exam, you must practice with at least 5 years of questions. Because there are a lot of questions in the exam. So, in order to improve your performance, try to attend to more and more questions.
One thing you should keep in mind is your writing ability. To get good grades in exams, you must have good writing skills that are clear and concise. This is an important factor in any exam, so you must work on it.
I am planning to enroll in a BA English course in IGNOU. What is the procedure of the whole course and important things that I should follow?
Opt for this course only if you are into novels and literature. Otherwise, it will be a monotonous ride. If you are planning to pursue BA English at IGNOU, you can conveniently work full time alongside. Instead of attending full-time classes, just sitting for a few will do it. Get your study material and go through it regularly. Don’t forget to apply for term-end exams. Exam applications come around March for the July exams.
You must also submit your assignment at the study centre before the last date. The questions for the assignment can be found on the IGNOU website as well as the study centre.
Before the 2nd and 3rd years consult your study centre and choose your desired course and register for it. Lastly, keep in constant touch with your study centre for regular updates.
What does this minimum and maximum duration of IGNOU course mean?
The minimum duration of an IGNOU course accounts for the minimum period you have to spend on a course to get a degree. The maximum duration is the maximum time period you can take to complete a program in order to get a degree.
Because of long distance learning, there are many people who might not complete the course within the minimum period. For them the maximum duration helps in completing the pending assignments and exams without affecting the work they are doing alongside.
For example, the MCA Course in IGNOU is for 3 years. This means to get a degree you have to give at least 3 years. If you don’t complete 3 years you will not get a degree. This is the minimum duration.
Now for the same program, MCA, IGNOU gives you a maximum of 6 years. This means you can take 6 years to complete your assignments and give all exams. This is the maximum duration.
How do I get my IGNOU ID card after taking admission in the MA programme?
To get your IGNOU ID card you need to visit your IGNOU regional centre. You can collect it from there. The ID card should have a stamp of IGNOU on it which makes it valid. If you will download your IGNOU ID card online, it does not have the stamp making it invalid. This will be a major problem in your exams.
It is highly possible that IGNOU does not mail your card. Most of the time you will have to visit the regional centre personally to get your IGNOU ID card.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS LETTER
