Good enough

All together I am in a need of a degree. That's the only things which IGNOU is providing no facility or better faculty I have witnessed till date.

I am working and IGNOU is the best University for distance learning. I work in Barclays which is an UK bank, best part about this University you get options while appearing for exams whether you're comfortable giving exams in June if not then in December.

The books are given by them as well as the references are advised by them. So the basic idea is provided totally in there material but more extra knowledge you can refer to the writers or books advised by them. It's not that difficult but yes the course material is as compared to different universities is way too much. For even a single subject you might get 8 books to cover.

No, they do not provide internship as far I am aware. There is a job fair link which is provided by them but that isn't useful.

Job opportunities and placements are NIL in this University. It's just about knowledge and getting a degree from this University is what happens in this University. So you would rarely find any help from the University end to get the employment done for the students.

Nothing No celebrations has taken place in IGNOU if it does it could be for the name sake of it. It's just the convocation part which matters for a new student rest it really doesn't matters for them to invite their current student or to organise any event

Yes fees structure is affordable for everyone. Recently it was a free education or maybe concession in subjects for transgenders took place in IGNOU fee structure which was a great step taken by IGNOU. A middle class family or a person who's above poverty line can easily afford paying the fees. I'm not sure is there anything which our university offer for below poverty line population (no offence to anyone).

Nope as it's the one of the cheapest universities loan isn't required to be taken for paying the fees.

So I'll be honest with you I never get an opportunity to visit the labs. I do have two subjects which are lab based but I'm not even sure where are classes held for those as no one in the faculty is aware about it which is the most disgusting part. So gender ratio is not my thing to know

So even I'm not sure whether we have a mess or a hostel facility, recent being this to be an open University. Students are not required to stay in the campus or attend regular classes. So the whole idea of offering hostel to students isn't there in our university.

Nothing, as it's an open University there's no such interaction between alumni or senior students if in case you personally know them that's another advantage as they can guide you with the policies and ways to get your work done in IGNOU.

Exam structure is simple. Either you can appear for the exams in June or in December. Which ever it's comfortable. Evening morning exams can happen on the very same day for two different subjects. Your date sheet depends on the faculty but they don't really check the weightage of the subjects clashing on the very same day. Two hard subjects Two easy subjects or vice versa

So after clearing my senior secondary which was XII. I was confused amongst the universities which offer distance learning. My friend advised me to opt for IGNOU which will help you to get a degree and the fees is also affordable. When registration was happening I just created a student id filled a form and selected my subjects which I am comfortable with.

Faculty isn't that pretty much organised. The only reason which I get from them is that it's a distance learning portfolio so if a student is facing any such issues which is subject related or course related you will hardly find anyone helping you which is disheartening. I at times regret opting for IGNOU because of the same reason.