Is a Phd from IGNOU worth it/valuable?

Indira Gandhi National Open University is a central government-owned educational institute recognized by AIU and has been approved by UGC. The institute has more than three million students in India. It also has over 25 foreign education partner institutions. The institute provides open, distance, and online modes of education. It has been recognized as the largest institution for higher learning in the world by UNESCO.

The institute offers Ph.D. across various disciplines at a fee of Rs 16,800 for the full period. Here are a few of the important information that you should consider while choosing IGNOU for a Ph.D. program. The institute offers 42 Doctoral degrees.

Admission Procedure:

• The basic eligibility criteria for seeking admission to any of the Ph.D. programs is having scored a minimum of 55% in post-graduation in a relevant discipline.

• Students with MPhil (coursework & dissertation both) in relevant fields can also apply for admission to Ph.D. courses.

• Further, the entrance examination is to be given to secure a seat in the course.

• Candidates with valid NET (conducted by UGC/CSIR/ICAR) score or any other equivalent test scores and candidates with MPhil degrees are exempted from appearing in the entrance exam.

• The entrance examination for Ph.D. is conducted in 13 cities across the country.

Faculty:

The institute has more than 800 faculty members and over 33000 academic counselors. Teachers have vast experience and are well-educated. They provide constant support and guidance to the students making the institute among the top institutes.

Facilities:

• IGNOU also provides 67 regional centers and over 2,667 learner support centers around the country.

• For all courses offered, IGNOU provides flexibility to its students in terms of place and time of the study.

• It has launched an e-learning mobile application to provide a digital learning environment to IGNOU affiliated students.

IGNOU is one of the best platforms for those who want to pursue a flexible Ph.D. alongside doing a job or pursuing other educational qualifications. The university is the top-ranked open/distance learning university in the country making it a very good choice for Ph.D. The college also provides internships, training, and placements, unlike other distance learning colleges in the country. The best feature is it provides e-learning resources available to students 24x7.