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.
There are no special requirements for admission to B.A.
All you need is a 12th (intermediate) diploma from a recognized board (state or CBSE, ICSE).
Previously, admission was only available through regional centers. However, an online system is now available.
IGNOU offers admission in two sessions, one in July and one in December.
Each course has a different fee; for political science, the fee is Rs. 2,000 per year or Rs. 6,000 for all three years.
For e.g:
If you want to do a B.A (graduation) in political science, you must read three compulsory course codes (Humanities, Foundation in Hindi, and Foundation in English) in the first year and choose two courses of political science with credit of 16 (two courses each 8 credits). It is possible to complete 16 credits in the first year.
In the second year, one course is required, which is the foundation in science and technology, and the rest of the courses are optional. However, you must complete at least four courses (including S&T) in the second year, and two application-oriented courses in the third year (it is a very easy course, one can do it in one week each)
For an honors degree, one must complete 48 credits (each course equals 8 credits) in one subject; for political science, 48 credits must be completed in political science. Geography requires 48 credit hours. If a student fails to complete 48 credits in a single subject, he will be awarded only a graduation degree, not an honors degree.
Yes, you can easily get admission to MSU Baroda for a BA Honors. The eligibility criteria for the same is
Qualification |
Entry Criteria |
12th |
45% Mandatory Subjects: English Candidate must have secured the required percentage in the mandatory subject. |
Age |
Minimum: 16 years |
International Students Eligibility |
Candidate must have passed the Thalassemia test along with the above-mentioned eligibility. |
Other Eligibility Criteria |
For Gap case/Readmission case/Private/external students/ITI or Diploma students: Candidates who have passed HSC or its equivalent Or ITI/Diploma Examination after 2014 with English as one of the subjects are eligible for the course. Candidates who are born before December 15, 2001 are eligible to apply |
No, it’s not possible to take lateral admission in a BA degree after completing a Civil Engineering diploma, in IDOL, YCMOU, or IGNOU. These two degrees are fundamentally different. You can get admission to BA after completing the course. But direct entry to second year isn’t possible.
IGNOU offers direct admission to some of its degree programs. For example, if you have done your BCA from IGNOU, you can join their 2 year MCA program through lateral admission. So, IGNOU lateral entry has fixed eligibility criteria. You won’t be eligible for direct admission to second year in IGNOU MCA if you completed your BCA from any other university.
The eligibility criteria for pursuing a BA program from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is 10+2 from a recognized board. Even if you completed one year of BE from any regular college, for admission to BA you will be evaluated based on your 10+2 marks.
IGNOU offers BA programs in 12 streams, such as Polity, History, Civics, Philosophy Mathematics, etc. BA courses at the institute are UGC accredited. Here is a brief insight into the admission requirement and procedure for the BA programs at IGNOU which may be helpful.
Admission:
Since it is an open university, there is no limitation in the number of seats available, and the admission is direct.
Applications can be made online and there are two intake sessions in an academic year, i.e. January and June.
In order to seek admission, students require 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board or BPP from IGNOU.
Some of the key information about the BA courses at IGNOU are as follows.
Maximum Age |
No bar |
Minimum Age |
No bar |
Maximum Duration |
6 years |
Minimum Duration |
3 years |
Course Fee |
INR 6,000 |
Application Process:
To apply for the BA courses you can visit the official website of IGNOU and register yourself.
Select your courses and fill the candidate application form
Pay the course fee and upload the required document.
After successful submission, your application will be accepted provisionally.
From the academic session of July 2019, IGNOU has adopted the Choice Based Credit System introduced by UGC, which provides flexibility for the students to study the subjects/courses of their choice depending on their requirement or interest, choose disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and skill-based courses, and also move to a different institute for study.
To know more about the courses and application process you can reach out to the Student Service Center (SSC) of the institute.