Q.Is the degree offered by IGNOU valid?

A. Yes. IGNOU is a trusted and accredited distance education University. It is a central University which was established by an act of parliament in 1985. Therefore, a distance education degree from IGNOU is equivalent to a degree granted by any recognised university in India.

Q.Is IGNOU better than DU SOL?

• DU SOL has limited courses to offer as compared to IGNOU that provides a wide range of courses which are more than 200 in number
• In DU SOL, the students are required to go for classes and exam centres assigned strictly by the university.Whereas IGNOU provides the facility to select the nearest location so that it’s easy for the students to commute
• The DU SOL degree does not have the same value as that of IGNOU when it comes to studying abroad. IGNOU is recognised well across Asia and in many commonwealth countries
• IGNOU has a pan-India presence and also has study centres abroad

Q. Is IGNOU a regular college?

A. IGNOU, as the name suggests, is anopen and distance learning institution. Only a few courses, such as PhD and MPhil programmes are offered through regular mode.

Q.Do classes take place in IGNOU?

A. Yes, the classes are conducted by study centres, under the guidance of regional centres.

Q.When does a new batch start at IGNOU?

A. IGNOU conducts two academic sessions, which are held in January and July.

Q. How many times a year does IGNOU conduct term-end examination?

A. The University conducts term-end examinations twice a year in June and December.

Q. Do SC/ST candidates get free education at IGNOU?

A. As per a recent notification released by the University, SC/ST students seeking fresh admission and re-registration to the July session of IGNOU admission 2021 are exempted from fee payment. Students willing to avail this facility must submit their applications online along with the soft copy of documents required for the claim.

Q. Is IGNOU degree valid for IAS exam?

A. Yes, all IGNOU degrees are valid for any purpose whether you are appearing for any entrance exams or employment exams. It has recognition at national as well as international level.

Q.Is it worth doing an MBA from IGNOU?

A. There are many universities in India that offer distance MBA programmes to students. Among such universities, IGNOU is one of the most reputed and popular open universities in India. Although, the scope of distance MBA is lesser as compared to full-time MBA, yet IGNOU’s MBA is a blessing for those who are unable to pursue a full-time MBA due to financial or some other constraints.

Q.Is the degree offered by IGNOU valid abroad?

A. Yes. IGNOU is one of the largest distance learning universities in India that is known for its quality education. The degrees granted by IGNOU are valid and recognised not only in India but abroad.

Q. Does IGNOU offer any placement support?

A. Yes, IGNOU has a placement cell that helps students to find a suitable job. According to the verified students' reviews on Shiksha, the cell organises multiple seminars and jobfairs for thestudents every year. The average salary package offered during IGNOU campus placements ranges between Rs 1.87-3.5 LPA.