Indira Gandhi National Open University

Also known as IGNOU, one of the noted and reputed universities spread across India, the central university is based in Delhi at Maidan Garhi. The name of this university came into existence after Indira Gandhi, our former Prime Minister of India. It was established in 1985 with the primary objective to serve the Indian population through Distance and Open Education. Since then, they have maintained the same quality of education and opportunities for all wedges of society.

• The university is mainly focused on providing higher education regardless of their background by making them reach their goals and process in their career. They make you innovative and are perfect with the latest and up-to-date education system.
• The programs they offer are flexible and affordable to everyone. The plans they offer include almost all the streams and courses to maintain, coordinate and promote the candidates.

IGNOU M.Sc and B.Sc in Distance Learning:

Both master's and bachelor's degrees are also available, like B.Sc and M.Sc programs. The students must have completed their bachelor's degree to pursue a master's and 10+2 to continue with a bachelor's degree.

• The fee structure depends on the degree chosen by you for your M.Sc. It is INR 12,600 divided by INR 4,200 per year. The duration of the course is for 3 years under distance learning. M.Sc is 2 years course split into semesters.
• M.Sc is 2 years course that can be pursued after the B.Sc program. The fee is INR 32,400, which can be split as INR 16,200 per year.

IGNOU MBA in Distance Learning:

The duration of MBA courses is 24 months or 2 years, split into semesters. Students willing to take admission must graduate from a reputed university with an aggregate of 50%. The fee structure for a distance MBA course is 31,500 for the full system.

There is an Online Application that students must fill out to take Admission to IGNOU. And students must have cleared competitive entrance exams for the eligibility criteria or appeared for the OPENMAT entrance test.

IGNOU Course Details & Fees:

Specializations of IGNOU Distance MBA:

• Human Resource Management
• Operations Management
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Financial Markets Practice, etc. 

IGNOU Admission Process:

IGNOU MCA and M.Com in Distance Learning:

• The course duration is 3 years for MCA and 2 years for M.Com, and the maximum time will be given up to 6 to 4 years, respectively.  
• The MCA fee is INR 64,800 for the full course for 3 years, which is INR 21,600 for each year and paid semesters-wise.
• And the total fee for M.Com is INR 13,200, which is INR 6,600 per year to be paid.

IGNOU is one of the Top Open Universities in India offering an Online MBA. It aims to convey high standards of education through an online methodology. IGNOU Online MBA has been recognized by UGC and approved by AICTE. IGNOU has been conferred as the Largest Open University in World by UNESCO. Besides, it holds NAA accreditation with a top grade of "A++". Thus, an Online MBA from IGNOU will have a significant value in job opportunities. Moreover, the IGNOU degrees are valid in foreign countries.

At IGNOU, Online MBA learners will receive training from World Class faculty team and Industry experts. Online MBA in IGNOU is available in diverse specializations. The curriculum is job oriented, and it is prescribed as per the UGC guidelines. The total credits will be 116. The minimum period of the course is two years. The maximum duration to complete the course is limited to five years. After completing their studies, students will be part of the Large IGNOU Alumni Network.

IGNOU Online MBA Specializations

• MBA in Marketing Management
• MBA in Information Technology
• MBA in HR Management
• MBA in Supply Chain Management
• MBA in Operations Management
• MBA in Banking and Finance
• MBA in Hospitality Management
• MBA in Data Science and Analytics
• MBA in Business Analytics Management
• MBA in International Business Management
• MBA in Retail Management
• MBA in Business Management
• MBA in Project Management
• MBA in Rural Management
• MBA in International Trade Management
• MBA in Hospital Administration
• MBA in General Management
• MBA in System and Operations Management
• MBA in Marketing and Finance Management
• MBA in Finance & HRM
• MBA in Marketing & HRM
• MBA in Aviation Management
• MBA in International Marketing Management
• MBA in Data Science and Analytics Management
• MBA in Digital Marketing Ecommerce Management
• MBA in FinTech Management
• MBA in Investment Banking

IGNOU Online MBA Eligibility Criteria

• Aspirants who have finished their UG degree in any stream from a recognized university can apply for IGNOU Online MBA Admission.
• They shall have gained a min of 50% aggregate marks in a bachelor's degree.
• Students who belong to SC/ST will have 5% of relaxation. They must score at least 45% aggregate marks in a qualifying degree.
• Foreign Nationals/SAARC candidates are also eligible to apply.

IGNOU Online MBA Fees structure

• IGNOU Online MBA Course fees for Indian/SAARC Students are INR 14,000 for the 1^st, 2^nd and 4^th semesters. Students must make the payment of INR 16,000 for the 3^rd semester.
• Other Foreign Nationals have to pay INR 81,306 in 1^st, 2^nd and 4^th sem. Whereas in the 3^rd sem, they must pay around INR 10k.

IGNOU Online MBA Admission Procedure

• Aspirants interested in pursuing an Online MBA at IGNOU have to register for OPENMAT Entrance Test as a primary step.
• The OPENMAT registration process will be entirely online. Aspirants must access the official website of IGNOU to register.
• After completing the registration, aspirants have to fill out the IGNOU OPENMAT application form by entering the details such as educational qualifications, personal information etc.
• Then, upload the scanned images of documents such as photographs and Signatures in a prescribed format.
• Aspirants who succeed in the entrance test will be eligible to enrol in IGNOU Online MBA.

IGNOU Online MBA Learning Methodology

Learning Methodology of IGNOU Online MBA includes self-study materials, E-Tutorial, E-Lectures, Evaluation, Exams etc.

• IGNOU Study Materials are available in both Printed and Digital Versions.
• IGNOU will send the Printed Materials to the Student's correspondence address by Post. Those who prefer digital versions can download them from the IGNOU website.
• E-Tutorial includes Audio and Video Content. That can be accessed from the website.
• IGNOU provides a wide range of interactive sessions associated with All India Radio and Phone in Programs. Gyan Darshan Broadcast, E-GyanKosh and GyanVani are the channels that provide lectures and other information related to the course.