Ignou: Flexibility And Disappointment

Faculty
2.0
Placement
1.0
Course
3.0
Campus
1.0
College
1.0
Internship
1.0
Pankaj Shukla
Pankaj Shukla
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

Course Curriculum Overview

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I chose B.Sc. Mathematics because I want to build my career as a data analyst, and this course gives me a strong theoretical base. The curriculum is good for developing subject knowledge, but it is more theory-oriented and less practical. I feel more offline classes, practice sessions, and real-world applications should be added. Exams are conducted in two phases – July and December. For example, if you take admission in July and your course is yearly, your first exam will be in July of the next year, while if it’s semester-based, then the exam will be in December of the same year. Similarly, if you join in January and your course is yearly, the exam will be in January of the next year, but if it’s semester-based then the exam will be in July of the same year. The difficulty level is moderate, and with preparation of at least 3 months and practicing the last 4–5 years’ question papers, you can pass comfortably.

Internships Opportunities

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IGNOU, being an open university, does not have a very strong on-campus internship culture like regular colleges. Most of the time, students have to find internships on their own through online platforms, personal contacts, or external training programs. There is no dedicated placement cell in every regional center, though IGNOU has a Campus Placement Cell at the headquarters in Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, which sometimes shares internship or job opportunities. For certain professional courses like MBA, B.Ed, Tourism, or Social Work, internships or fieldwork are mandatory parts of the curriculum, and the university guides students to connect with NGOs, schools, or companies for practical training. In courses like B.Sc. or B.Com, internships are not compulsory, but students can still apply for external opportunities to gain experience. Some companies offering virtual internships, data entry projects, or NGO-based roles do accept IGNOU students. Stipends are usually low or sometimes unpaid, but the experience helps in building skills and resumes. Personally, I am in my 2nd year and have not done any internship yet, so I don’t have direct experience. The information I am sharing is from internet sources and student feedback. For IGNOU students, internships depend more on individual effort rather than campus support.

Placement Experience

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Placements in IGNOU are quite limited compared to regular universities. Since IGNOU is an open and distance learning university, it does not have a strong campus placement system like DU or private colleges. There is a Campus Placement Cell (CPC) that conducts job fairs and recruitment drives at some regional centers, but these are not very frequent and mostly depend on the location. Usually, students who are in their final year or have completed the course can apply, but there is no fixed semester rule since the system is flexible. The companies that visit are not very large in number and vary every year. Some private firms, NGOs, BPOs, insurance companies, and small IT firms have participated in the past. The roles are generally entry-level such as sales, customer support, data entry, insurance advisor, or junior IT support. There are very limited opportunities for core mathematics or research roles through placements. As far as packages are concerned, the average package is usually around ?2.5 LPA to ?4 LPA, but since IGNOU is an open university, it cannot be expected to have the same placement levels as regular colleges with full-time classes. Also, the percentage of students placed is very small because most IGNOU students are either working professionals, homemakers, or people preparing for competitive exams, so placements are not the main focus. Many students use the degree as a qualification while pursuing their own career path outside. I am currently in my 2nd year, so I do not have personal placement experience yet. The data I have mentioned here is based on internet sources and feedback from other IGNOU students. From what I have learned, placements exist but are very limited, and one should not rely only on them for career building.

Fees and Financial Aid

My first year fee is 6,000 rupee at the time of admission . At admission time there is 500 rupee registeration fee and 200 development fee which i paid at the time of my admission . My course does not have any labs but if any course have , then practical fee is applied at the time of exam form . My friend is in bca and his 1st year fee is 8,000 per semester . Ignou students can get scholarship through government schemes like National Scholarship Scheme and financial aid is given to sc and sc class as there is no course or tuition fee for them .

Campus Life

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Campus life in IGNOU is very different from regular universities because it is an open and distance learning institution. There are no daily classes, fixed hostels, or a traditional campus crowd. Still, IGNOU has its own environment that gives flexibility and independence. Most of the interaction happens through online classes, study centers, and regional centers. The university does organize orientation programs, workshops, and some cultural activities at regional centers, but they are not as frequent as annual fests in regular colleges. In terms of study resources, IGNOU provides a very good support system for students. At the time of admission, you can choose whether you want printed study material, which is delivered free of cost to your address, or only soft copies. The printed materials are very detailed and designed for self-study, which is a strong point of IGNOU. Apart from that, IGNOU offers eGyankosh, a digital platform where almost all course materials, previous year papers, and assignments are uploaded and available free for students. Along with this, IGNOU has an e-library facility that gives access to e-books, journals, and academic resources which can be accessed anytime online. These resources are extremely helpful since regular classroom teaching is limited. Overall, the library and study material support is one of the strongest parts of IGNOU. As for classroom and technological provisions, IGNOU conducts live online sessions and also uploads recorded video lectures on platforms like SWAYAM Prabha, Gyandarshan, and YouTube. Students can also access the IGNOU mobile app for materials, notifications, and assignments. At the regional centers, study centers are available where weekend classes, counseling, or doubt-solving sessions are organized. The facilities are basic but enough for the purpose of distance education. When it comes to sports and extracurricular activities, IGNOU does not have a regular sports culture like traditional universities.

Admission

I had also applied in DU for B.Sc. (Hons) Statistics but the cutoffs were very high and only a few top colleges offered that course. DU SOL also did not provide B.Sc. courses at that time, so I finally chose IGNOU. The admission process is fully online through the IGNOU website. You need to sign in, upload your Class 10 and 12 marksheets, Aadhaar or other supporting documents, fill personal details, and pay the course fee. For most courses you just need to pass Class 12, but for some courses there is a percentage requirement or specific subjects needed to study in class 12 like in my case maths. My overall admission experience was okay, but the approval process took a long time. In my case, it took almost 3 months to finally get the confirmation of admission.

Faculty

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Faculty to student ratio is about 1:40. I usually attend only some online classes and from what I’ve seen, a few teachers are really good but some are just okay, not that cooperative. Exams happen twice a year, first in July and then in December. The level is average, and if you study for 3 months you can easily manage to pass. The main issue is with copy checking, it’s quite strict and sometimes unfair, so many students end up failing and have to give re-exams. CURRICULUM is good but mostly theory and as open university no practical experience .

Night Life

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Since IGNOU is an open university, the concept of nightlife on campus is not really the same as in traditional universities. We study through study centers, which are usually rooms allotted in regular colleges, so the facilities like gyms, cafeterias, and libraries belong to those institutions and not directly to IGNOU. Because of this setup, there is no fixed nightlife culture that is part of IGNOU itself. In my experience, I hardly get the chance to explore my study center because the offline classes are limited and most learning happens through printed materials, eGyankosh, or online classes. So the scope of enjoying campus facilities like canteens, gyms, or libraries after class hours is very limited. Usually, study centers close by evening, and students leave once classes or counseling sessions end. However, some study centers are located inside popular colleges or in big cities, so students can explore nearby cafes, markets, or hangout spots outside class hours. Since these are

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