I completed BTech CSE from LPU back in 2016. You might say that LPU has changed since then, but I am still in touch with my juniors and here is my experience:
It is advised that you do not consider whether the IGNOU certificate is valuable in terms of getting a job. However, the acquired knowledge and skills will be precious to you. Time management, submitting assignments on time, and sitting for exams at the end are all essential requirements.
The institute's name serves only as an icebreaker at first; once hired, there is no turning back. Put that knowledge to use at work.
Most importantly, it is a GOVERNMENT OF INDIA recognized certificate that is accepted almost everywhere in the world.
So, if you want to work while studying or can't afford a regular course, IGNOU is far superior to good.
Below mentioned are some of the positive aspects of IGNOU:
When compared to other private universities such as Symbiosis Distance Learning, you pay nearly one-tenth the price to complete your degree or PG (except for an MBA, which is half the price).
It's the government. University is recognized worldwide until the criteria state that only full-time courses are permitted.
You get standard books that will not only impart good knowledge but will also help you clear competitive exams in simple and easy language, and they are available in both Hindi and English.
Transfers are available in almost all states if you need to relocate during your academic career.
There are several other benefits to joining this university and simply completing your tasks on time, such as assignments that are given only once a year and you have almost 6 months to complete them, and the answers are easy to find in your course books.
It provides an excellent platform for your success in life. If you want to study at IGNOU, you should definitely do so.
Even an IIM degree may be worthless if you do not learn anything while pursuing it.
Because you have not specified the nature of your use for an MBA degree, it is assumed that you are a working professional interested in gaining theoretical knowledge of management through an MBA from IGNOU.
When we compare IGNOU to other distance learning universities such as SMU and Symbiosis, we can see that IGNOU stands out due to the well-structured course material and the importance of assignments. The faculty who are mentoring SOMS IGNOU (School of Management Studies) is top-tier professors from IIMs and IIFT, as well as senior government officials.
However, expecting an MBA to be equivalent to a regular MBA degree to get a job is unrealistic. Most MBA programs in India are extremely rigorous and intensive. This is because a future manager is expected to perform under pressure, and a management student is subjected to that pressure from day one of his MBA program. As a result of regular case study discussions and extensive knowledge sharing in peer groups, a regular MBA is considered to be far more valuable than a distance MBA. However, a regular MBA requires a significant time and financial investment.
So, if you are already in a well-established job and want to advance to a management position or simply learn more about the theoretical aspects of management, an MBA from IGNOU will undoubtedly help you serve the purpose with minimal investment of both time and money.
In my opinion, Chandigarh University is superior to other universities for the following reasons:
The university is well-known for its magnificent events, seminars & workshops. Chandigarh University conducts live concerts, tech invents, youth summits, cultural activities, sports competitions, international festivals, and national and international conferences.
One of my friends pursued PGDM Marketing from IMT Ghaziabad. Here is her review.
Here is yet another review of a student from IMT Ghaziabad
If you work hard, you will have good opportunities and exposure at IMT Ghaziabad.
In IGNOU, none of the faculty members at your regional center or study center will assist you in answering your questions. You must assume everything on your own and act accordingly. If you have any questions about your assignment submission or lab courses, your study center will simply tell you to contact the regional center. And in the regional center, no one will answer the phone, and no one will respond to your emails. If you accidentally sent your document or something to the wrong center, they will notify you after the form submission deadline and tell you that there is nothing you can do and that you must submit the form again in the upcoming semester. Rude teachers will respond to your inquiries. You may feel as if you are studying without paying fees, and the teachers are unconcerned about your problems. They are simply teachers by designation; they have no idea what to do or how to assist students with assignments/labs, etc.
Students are pursuing distance education because they are unable to attend college daily due to their jobs. However, they expect them to travel to a regional center that is not in the same city every month to have our basic questions answered. In terms of projects, they may say in viva that the report should look like this. When you submit the report as instructed the next time, another superintendent will be present to reject it and instruct you to format it as before.
You can benefit from IGNOU degrees if you are self-motivated and hard-working. The study materials are good. Classes are mostly for doubt clearing. You will have to do majority of the coursework on your own. You will have to study regularly to keep up with the assignments, syllabus, and examinations. IGNOU conducts examinations in a timely manner.
The outcome of your degree depends on you. If you work hard and put in the required effort, you can easily score good grades.
Bennett University offers various UG, PG, doctoral and Diploma courses in fields such as Engineering, Arts, Law, Mass Communication and Management. The college offers a total of 26 courses across 7 streams.
Course Fees- It is a private institution and therefore the fee for some courses is very high in comparison to other institutes. The fee structure for various courses offered by the college are as follows-
B.Tech. – 14.75 Lakhs
MBA – 14.75 Lakhs
BBA – 8.25 Lakhs
BA + LL.B. – 15.75 Lakhs
Admission Process- For admission in B.Tech, a valid JEE Main score, SAT or NEET score is required. For BA LLB, CLAT or LSAT score is required. The college conducts BUMAT for all students seeking admission in MBA. For PhD courses, the college conducts Bennett Research Aptitude Test (BRAT), which is followed by an interview.
Infrastructure- The campus provides various facilities such as food courts, mess, shopping centres, gym, along with two libraries, and the entire campus has a broadband communications network. The campus also provides facilities such as ATMs, dispensary and transport facilities for the convenience of students.
Seat Intake- The college has the following number of seats available per courses –
B.Tech – Biotechnology (20), Electronics (60), CSE (660), Mechanical (40), Engineering Physics (20)
BBA – 220
BBA LLB(Hons) - 180
BA LLB(Hons) - 180
Placements- Last year, the college recorded an average salary package of 5.50 LPA, and the highest package of 44 LPA for BTech, and 7.5 LPA for MBA. Capgemini, Cognizant, TATA Consultancy Services, Microsoft, BYJU’S, Hitachi Consulting, Cvent, GeeksforGeeks, Goldman Sachs, Wipro, Xebia, Justdial, JUSPAY and NIIT Technologies were among the top recruiting companies to conduct placement drives. A total of 121 offers were given to students last year.
Training- The college has a placement team that works closely for conducting guest lectures, joint development programmes and internships. Over 124 companies participated in the summer internship drives conducted last year. The college also provides scholarships to eligible students on the basis of their scores in JEE Mains, NEET, SAT among others.
Amrita University offers good learning opportunities. It also has a decent placement record. According to the highlights of Amrita University Placements 2021, almost 95% of students got placement offers. The highest CTC offered was 56.95 LPA.
But the coursework is demanding. You are required to do projects each semester. So, you need to keep up with the coursework, otherwise, you can easily fall behind.