FAQ of IGNOU Online

Yes, it is one of the best universities if you are looking for a decent online course at an affordable fee structure and get sustainable job opportunities.

Indira Gandhi National Open University is a fully government-funded university.

Yes, you can pursue various online courses from UG, PG, and PGDM options from this reputed open university.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University offers more than 80+ online courses, which include PG, UG, diploma, and PGDM.

The easiest course, as per recent passing rate data and student reviews, is the online BA. It has most preferred amongst students and has a passing rate of more than 80%.

No, there isn’t any kind of entrance test for its online courses; you can enroll directly.

You need to visit its official website, choose a course, register, fill application form, upload documents, and pay the program fee to take admission in any of its online programs.

Yes, the registration for online courses in the July session is still open till 31st July 2026.

Yes, the Open University has been certified with NAAC A++ certification for providing high-quality education accessible to every Indian at the lowest fee structure guaranteed.

Yes, UGC-DEB has approved its online degree courses, and they are valid at par with on-campus degree programs.

Yes, its online degree programs are accredited by UGC-DEB and are fully valid for any job opportunities.

The fee structure of its online courses ranges from ₹5,000/- to ₹66,000/-, which depends on the course and specialization you choose.

This university offers various scholarship schemes for its online programs, which are eligible to reserved categories, ST, SC, divyang, women, and meritorious students.

No, you need to pay the program fee for your preferred course to take admission in this online university.

No, you don’t need to pay extra for study material on your online courses, all included in the course fee.

Yes, you will get options of both ebooks and physical books as per your convenience and learning style.

You can access your study materials for the online program via GyanKosh, Gyandarshan, and Swayam Prabha portals.

No, you have to visit the physical exam centres for their term-end exams. However, some examinations are conducted online, but you have to visit the exam centre for those papers too.

The examinations for its online programs are also conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode at pre-assigned exam centres.

You just need to score a minimum of 40 marks in each subject to pass the online courses’ exams.

The average placement package for online graduates from this university is ₹4 - 10 LPA, which depends on the experience and academic performance.

Yes, its online students are hired by top companies for various jobs, such as translators, public policy administrators, journalists, associate teachers, and accountants.

Yes, its online degrees are UGC-DEB approved, and your degree is fully valid for any government jobs.