IGNOU offers a distance B.Ed program with a duration of 3 years. For pursuing B.Ed from IGNOU, the candidates need to meet the following eligibility criteria.

• The candidates should have minimum marks of 50% from a bachelor's degree or master’s degree with any stream (science/commerce/arts).

• The students who have successfully completed NCTE recognized teacher education courses in an offline mode can also apply.

• A diploma or trained in-service teacher is now an additional elementary education required for enrollment into B.Ed program in IGNOU.

• There is a 5% relaxation scheme for SC/ST and PWD candidates as per the guidelines of the central government.

Entrance examination:

• For any candidates who wish to pursue B.Ed from IGNOU compulsory to appear for the entrance examination conducted by IGNOU. Without the entrance test, there is no acceptance for B.Ed admission.

• The final admission is based on the merit list with the consideration of the entrance score.

Application procedure:

• Visit the original website of IGNOU and click on the declaration button to continue.

• Fill out the application form by entering the program code and further you will get an enrollment number for the login process.

• After logging in, the payment process can be done by clicking the submit button.

• IGNOU displays the hall ticket for the term-end entrance examination (TEE).

• The hall ticket can be downloaded by entering the program code and 9 digit enrollment number.

Course fee:

IGNOU charges a total of 50,000 amount course fees for 3 years of the B.Ed program.

Cut-off:

50 candidates are taken for admission. Here is the detailed information of the expected IGNOU 2020 cut-off for the B.Ed program including all categories of students.

Only those candidates who meet all the above-mentioned eligibility criteria can seek admission for BEd at IGNOU. The final selection is based on the merit list followed by a personal interview.

Chartered Accountancy is an altogether dynamic profession that allows individuals to exercise their acumen in the areas of accounting, auditing, corporate finance, and corporate governance. To provide greater support to such a multifaceted program, IGNOU has brought up a special course named B.Com Accounting & Finance degree for CA students.

The details about the program are as follows.

Admission:

• The program can be completed within a minimum period of 3 years while the registration stands valid for 6 years. No re-registration fees are required.

• For students who have cleared the first stage of CA, the time will be automatically reduced.

The fee structure for the program is as follows.

The fee is payable along with the application form and is appropriately valid for 3 years.

Eligibility:

• The mandatory criterion stands at 10+2 or equivalent.

• Candidates who passed the common proficiency test from ICAI are also eligible.

• Candidates passed or registered in professional competence courses: are also eligible.

Program Structure:

• The program is credit-based and consists of 96 credits whereby 32 credits are provided by IGNOU while 64 credits are given to ICAI.

• IGNOU provides 6 courses from the entire curriculum and it is exercised properly through the IGNOU system.

Program Resources:

• The course is delivered both in Hindi & English.

• Printed course material is provided to candidates through their respective mediums. A/v sessions are also provided.

Evaluation Criterion:

• The evaluation is done similar to other courses by consolidating the marks obtained in different parts by the individual.

• The score obtained in 4 parts will be added to determine your division.

Advantages:

• The major merit that underlies this course is that the individual will be exposed to a dual degree after completion of the course.

• The degree itself is from IGNOU fosters a full reputation and goodwill.

• The time limit is also quite flexible.

• IGNOU adds its special facilities to the coursework.

Disadvantages:

• The eligibility criterion is the mandatory qualification of CPE.

• CA performance gets linked with degree performance.

• 6 subjects provided by IGNOU are theoretical leading to certain problems for individuals preferring practical subjects.

Institute Of Chartered Accountants & Indira Gandhi National Open University has entered into an arrangement to make this course more domain-specific & market-ready. However, the choice to pursue it or not rests with the candidate.

Indira Gandhi National Open University is the only university that provides open, distance, and online modes of learning in the country. It basically has extended its affiliation to 21 schools.

It is known as People’s University as it provides access to higher education to all segments of society. The university offers a network of 56 regional centers, 11 recognized regional centers, and approximately 2000 support centers across the country. It offers 21 different school education to its individuals across the country.

The MSC course is provided in 3 different streams. It is also provided in Mathematics with Computer Science. The other details are described below.

Admission:

• It is a distance course with a minimum duration of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years.

• The fees for students in the general category stand at Rs. 33,600 while for the scheduled caste category it is Rs. Rs. 26,400.

Eligibility:

• The mandatory criterion stands around being a graduate with Honours in Mathematics. The minimum score should be at least 50%.

• BA/BS.C. degree is also acceptable with mathematics one of three main subjects.

Program Structure:

• The course curriculum consists of both core and elective courses.

• The program follows the credit system, providing credits at the completion of different elements.

• The credits distribution can be divided into three parts, i.e. Core courses- 34 credits, Elective Courses- 26 credits, Projects- 4 credits

• Core courses are taught during the first two semesters to gain hands-on knowledge of the subject.

• Elective courses are more inclined towards the application of mathematical sciences.

Program Resources:

• The university provides study material in various formats to the students due to the distance pattern of examinations.

• It can include self-instructional print material, wrap-around material, assignments, counseling sessions, projects, and practical work.

• The print material is provided to candidates through the post to access detailed mechanisms.

On the whole, the entire program is designed to make learners properly trained with the core mathematicaladmi knowledge. The fee range is also not very high making it an advantage plus a distance course is always preferable if you are doing a job or pursuing some other regular courses from any institute.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University is a well-established distance learning institute that offers degrees to students in various fields. It is AICTE and NCTE approved. The MBA in Banking and Finance program has been established by the school of Management Studies at IGNOU after an MoU between the college and the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance.

The following points highlight a few important aspects of the program.

Fee Structure, and Eligibility:

• The course duration ranges from 2.5 years to 8 years depending on the time the candidate has to complete the degree.

• A total course fee of INR 37,800 is charged for the degree.

• In order to be eligible for the program, the candidate must pass the CAIIB exam with the required qualifications.

• The applicant must also be working in the banking and finance sector for a period of two years at least and a graduate from a recognized university.

Course Structure and Curriculum:

• The course has a total of 21 courses of which include basic, specialization as well as integrative, and project courses.

• In order to obtain the certificate of completion, all 21 courses must be completed by the student.

• Subjects taught include strategic management, ethics, and corporate governance, research methodology, managerial economics, etc.

• Evaluations are carried out in a continuous manner which constitutes 30% of the degree and the other 70% is determined by the term-end examination.

Job Prospects:

• Since the course is a distance learning opportunity, with effective time management, students can study as well as look for courses on the job market.

• This degree from IGNOU will help in gaining promotion as well as provide a job in the public and private sectors.

• Jobs like factory supervision, operation management as well as managerial positions are available for students.

• Other career options include roles in forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, production planning, etc.

Obtaining an MBA in Banking and Finance will open up a lot of new opportunities and definitely provide a career boost with the convenience of completing the degree at the desired pace.