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What are the cons and pros of doing an undergraduate degree from IGNOU?
In education, the university does not matter more than your performance and marks. You might have graduated from IIT but your scores might be average. Similarly, you might have graduated from IGNOU and scored much more marks. Your degree from IGNOU can never be a negative aspect in your resume.
PROS:
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Saves your time.
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Allows you to multitask- you can do a job along with studying.
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You can take exams from any place in India
CONS:
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You will definitely miss your college days.
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You might miss fests and other extracurricular activities.
You can continue to prepare for further exams alongside doing BA from IGNOU. There are several examples where people cracked UPSC at the age of 22 with just a degree from IGNOU without any coaching. One such example is Keshavendra Kumar IAS from Bihar. So yes, it’s a tough but probable choice you need to make.
Is a BCom (A & F) from IGNOU eligible for pursuing CFA?
Yes, a BCom (A&F)degree from IGNOU is eligible for pursuing CFA. A bachelor's degree with UGC accreditation is considered eligible for level 1 examination. CFA University doesn’t have a list of approved universities.
You can go for CFA course if you are in your final year. There’s a provision that your graduation years and experience in Finance combined should be at least equal to four years. If you are not a graduate but you have four years of work experience in Core Finance, you can go for CFA course as well.
Is it possible to study for two master's degrees simultaneously at IGNOU?
As a first, UGC announced on April 12 that it will now allow students to pursue two full-time and same-level degree programmes in physical mode simultaneously either at the same university or different universities.
The commission has issued detailed guidelines regarding the same. You can find these guidelines in the official website of UGC. The official website of UGC or University Grants Commission mentions these guidelines in detail. The option to study for two master's degree will be available starting from the 2022-23 batch.
What should we do if one subject assignment marks are not showing in the IGNOU grade card after the result is declared?
IGNOU is a massive university that has millions of students from all over the world. Working on such a large scale, it is subject to some delays sometimes. If you have waited for more than 2 weeks, visit your Regional Centre to know the exact cause of delay.
You might have failed to secure minimum marks and will have to redo the assignments. Following are some very important points you need to ensure before submitting your assignments:
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Get your assignments photocopied prior to submission
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Take the signature of the person accepting the assignments
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Keep the acknowledgement slip safe for future reference
By doing this you will have a proof of assignment submissions in case a problem arises.
What is the minimum pass marks in IGNOU for a BCom at A F?
The passing marks in IGNOU for any subject are as follows:
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Theory - 35 out of 100; 18 out of 50
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Assignments - more than 50% ( 50 out of 100)
If you get 35 marks in theory out of 100, this means you have passed in that particular subject and don't have to appear for exams again.
But if you score below 50 in assignments, then you have failed and will have to resubmit your assignments.
Which one is better, IGNOU, or DU regular?
There is no clear winner in this comparison. Both options have their pros and cons. IGNOU offers distance learning education. IGNOU degrees have the required accreditation and are ideal for working professions or students who are pursuing other full-time courses. While DU is a public central university.
So, choosing from one of these completely depends on your requirement. However, in terms of exposure and opportunities, DU is better.
Which subjects should I choose for my b.com first year from IGNOU?
While doing BCom at IGNOU, you are required to choose subjects from 3 different types of courses. These courses have been listed below:
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Foundation Courses - 24 credits
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Elective Courses - 56 or 64 (not less than 48)
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Application Oriented Courses (16 or 8)
First Year:
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16 credits of Foundation Courses- (BSHF 101, FEG 1 or FHD 2 and FEG 2 or any one of the MILs)
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8 credits of Elective Courses- (ECO 1 and ECO 2)
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8 credits of Elective Courses in Other Disciplines either from Group 1 or 2.
Second Year:
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8 credits of Foundation Courses (FST 01)
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24 credits of Elective Courses in Commerce (ECO 3, ECO 5, ECO 6 or ECO 13, ECO 7, ECO 12 and ECO 14)
Third year:
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16 credit of Elective Courses in Commerce ECO 8, ECO 9, ECO 10 & ECO 11)
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8 to 16 credits in Application-Oriented Courses
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8 credits in elective courses in another discipline
Please note that the commerce based Application-Oriented courses are AMK 1, AED 1, AOM 1, ASP 1 and BCOA 1.
Is there a semester system in IGNOU for BA courses?
No, there is no semester system in IGNOU for BA courses. In IGNOU students are enrolled in two cycles (January and June). The submission of assignments and TEE (Term End Examination) is scheduled once a year.
Although assignments can be submitted only once a year, there is a high chance that if you fail to appear in May or December TEE, you can appear for that particular subject on another cycle.
For example, you enrolled in this course in 2021. If you wish to appear for June 2022 TEE, you are required to submit the assignments by March 30 2022. If you fail to appear or pass the TEE, you can appear for the same exam in December 2022.
What are some good books for the MEG course(MA in English) of IGNOU?
The study materials provided by IGNOU are more than enough. They are very helpful as they are loaded with more quality information than other books. Buying extra books will be just an additional unnecessary expense that you can easily cut down on.
Nowadays English Literature students should turn to online study guides. They are the best options. Some famous sites are listed below:
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Sparknotes
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Cliffsnotes
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Jiffynotes
These sites will give students a better understanding of school subjects. Apart from this, there are certain points you need to keep in point for the best results:
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Read a lot.
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Make extensive notes.
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Ask doubts.
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Do extra research
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Prove and validate your point clearly.
These points combined with the study material will yield good benefits.
When my term-end examination will take place as I enrolled in MEG 1 IGNOU in the month of July?
Every year, IGNOU holds its TEE (Term End Examinations) in June and December.
The practical and theoretical parts of the same course must be mentioned separately in the exam form, and the fees are also separate for both. The exam fee for both theory and practical courses/papers is currently 60/- rupees.
Typically, a grace period of 10-20 days is also allowed for the submission of examination forms, with a Late Fee of around 1000/- rupees as of now. The exact end date of the grace period as well as the late fee amount are communicated separately.
If the previous examination's results have not been declared, you should include those courses in the exam form. You may also be exempt from paying the exam fee for such courses. At the time of exam form submission, confirm this with the respective study center. Please keep in mind that the assignment portion of the respective courses must be completed before submitting the exam, or your hall ticket for the examination may be withheld. You are considered an Eligible Candidate once you register for a course and complete the semester/year allotted to that course.
Once you are eligible, you can take the exam in any subsequent TEE (June or December). You can still appear in both TEEs if your course is year-based rather than semester-based. This is a major source of confusion for students enrolled in annual programs.
You may reappear for a paper as many times as necessary to pass it (mind the maximum program duration, however). If the previous examination result was not declared or if you did not receive at least 40% pass marks, you should reappear.
You cannot reappear for that course TEE once you have received the minimum required marks (typically 40%). You must complete ALL courses within the maximum time frame for the Program.
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