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MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES

This chapter has been divided into three parts.

• Questions 9.1 to 9.32 are typical case studies. Questions asked by learners facing

one problem or the other and our response thereto have been picked up directly

from the records.

• Questions 9.33 to 9.47 are related to miscellaneous issues which have not got

covered through the previous chapters.

• Questions 9.48 to 9.63 are related to the queries made by the learners regarding

several programmes on offer which generally do not have parallels in the

conventional system.

Q 9.1 The degrees of IGNOU are not being recognized by the Government of Keralaand this has put our career in jeopardy. Please advice.

Ans. Sub: Recognition of IGNOU degrees by the Govt. of Kerala

The Certificates/Diplomas/ Degrees awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open

University, a Central University established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 (50 of

1985) , are recognized by Government of Kerala for purposes of employment in Kerala

Govt. service. I am sending in the ‘Attachment Files’, the Circulars issued by Govt. of

Kerala and Kerala Public Service Commission in this regard. Besides, the universities

in Kerala, including Kerala University, had also recognized various degrees awarded

by IGNOU for admission to academic programmes.

If you have encountered any specific problem regarding IGNOU’s M.A. degree being

not recognized by University of Kerala, you may get it in writing from University of

Kerala and forward the same to us, so that the matter could be taken up at the appropriate

level. Please ensure that your Enrol. No. with IGNOU is invariably quoted while

writing to us.

Q 9.2 Being a student of 10 + 2 or its equivalent qualification, I was admitted to ‘DIM’Programme in Jan 2007 Cycle and completed the four subjects of DIM (MS-1,MS-2, MS-3 , MS-5) in June-07. Meanwhile I completed my degree in Engg. alsoin Apr-07. As I became a degree holder, hence instead of applying for one pendingcourse of DIM, I filled the Re-admission form to change MBA stream from DIMstream as per IGNOU procedure, and I attached the marksheet of my degreealong with Re-admission form and submitted it to IGNOU Regional Centre, Delhi-1 in May-07 for the exam in Dec-07.

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My Re-admission in MBA from DIM was approved and registered by the RegionalCentre in May-07 and I was allowed for next four MBA courses (MS-4, MS-6,MS-7, MS-8) in Dec-07. And I completed these courses in Dec-07. You can see theattachment of approved admission in MBA stream in May-07.

I had followed all the procedures of IGNOU for change of stream and only afterapproval of stream change from DIM to MBA, I was allowed for the nextexamination of MBA and otherwise it would had been rejected by IGNOU inMay-07 Cycle only and I also would not have been permitted for MBA exams. Ihad not violated any rule of your university.

If my engineering degree institution ‘Indian Institute of Industrial Engg., NaviMumbai’ was not approved by IGNOU then why my Re-Admission form wasaccepted/approved in May-07 ? Why it was not rejected at that time only? Why Iwas allowed for the exams of MBA? Raising this question right now after 3~4yearis not fair when I have completed my MBA along with Project Work with verylong hard study. It should have been told at the time of Re-admission three yearsbefore.

Note: This year only many colleagues of mine who are working with me havecompleted their MBA from IGNOU having the engg degree from same institution(IIIE, Navi Mumbai). Their results have been declared by IGNOU, only my resulthas been stopped.

Sir, Kindly declare my MBA result also, otherwise my hard study which I haddone in my last 3~4 years for MBA would be worthless and it will adversely affectmy career growth.

Ans. 1) Forwarded to RD, Delhi-1, with a request to kindly peruse our e-mail dated

21.04.10 and examine the claim of the learner vide his e-mail dated 22.04.10.

He claims that his request for change of stream from ‘DIM’ to ‘MBA’ submitted

in May 2007 has been considered and acceded to by the RC, Delhi-1, based on

the Graduateship Exam, purportedly obtained by him from Indian Institute of

Industrial Engg, Navi Mumbai.

2) Please clarify as to whether any such permission has been granted to the learner

and, if so, the Order No. & date may be informed. Also clarify as to whether not

the Order has been endorsed to Registrar, SRED, now SED.

3) Incidentally, the degree purportedly acquired by the learner is not recognized for

purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes.

Q 9.3 Please enlighten us regarding change of course from MS-56 to MS-10.

Ans. Ref: Letter from a Regional Centre regarding non-incorporation of the above change

requested by a learner.

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Perusal of the case reveals that the learner had opted for MS-56 in July 2008 session

and successfully completed the course (TEE as well as assignments) in Dec.2008 TEE.

Hence, there is no question of change of this course in the year 2009 (last date for

change of course for July 2008 session was 16th August, 2008). Moreover, the

specialisation course once opted will not be changed as per university rules. Thus, her

request for change of course from MS-56 to MS-10 should have been rejected then

and there.

Further, it seems that the learner is not clear about the specialisation stream which she

wants to pursue (she had opted for ‘OM’ in July 2008, ‘FM’ & ‘MM’ in January 2009).

In view of the above, the change of course effected by the RC vide letter referred to

above can’t be updated in the Master records.

You may kindly clarify the circumstances for allowing the learner for change of course

indicated above.

Q 9.4 I am an MBA student in Marketing Management with IGNOU admitted in year2007. My MBA in Marketing Management is about to be completed this year.And I am interested to pursue MBA in Finance as well, that means I want to gofor DUAL MBA.

Please advice how can I go for DUAL MBA in Finance in continuation to mypresent MBA in Marketing Management.

Ans. There is no provision for DUAL MBA. There is no provision to reflect more than one

specialization in the MBA Degree.

However, you can obtain an additional PG Diploma in another specialization of your

choice (other than the one reflected in MBA degree) under the same Enrol.No. Please

note that the additional PG Diploma will in no way be treated as a part of your MBA

degree.

If you are interested in additional PG Diploma, you can re-register for the courses of

your choice in the next admission cycle. Please contact the Regional Centre and submit

the Re-registration form with requisite fee, as per schedule. Re-registration Form can

also be downloaded from IGNOU website (STUDENTS ZONE).

Q 9.5 I am presently working in Uttarakhand Krishi Utpadan Mandi Parishad,Rudrapur, as a fourth class employee. My promotion is delayed just because ofthe question of validity of B.A.Degree from IGNOU. Please reply me soon referringthe case history. I am mailing you so that your precious advice can help me in mypromotion.

Ans. In connection with the above subject and in response to your e-mail on the same subject,

I am to inform you that the Supreme Court judgment enclosed in the ‘Attachment File’

had already been received by us way back in Feb.2009. It pertains to the M.A. degree

awarded by Annamalai University without having a first degree under Open University

System (OUS), which we do not even recognize for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s

academic programmes. The judgement is in no way linked with your case.

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Please note that your case pertains to the B.A. degree (non formal stream, i.e. non

10+2 stream) obtained through Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme (BPP). As you

are aware, IGNOU offers admission to Bachelor’s Degree Programme (B.A/B.Com/

BTS etc.) to such applicants also who do not have 10+2 or its equivalent qualification,

but have attained the age of 18 years. Such applicants are required to pursue six months’

Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme. However, at no stage BPP is treated at parwith 10+2. It is also not treated at par with Matric /Inter. No Certificate is issued on

completion of BPP. However, the B.A. degree issued under non formal stream (i.e.

non 10+2 stream) is based on the UGC Regulations published in the Gazette ofIndia vide Notification No.F.1-117/83 (CPP-II) dated 18th October, 1995. Thus, it

is considered at par/ equivalent with any other Bachelor’s Degree for purposes ofhigher studies and/or employment in Government Services; wherever the eligibilityrequirement is a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university. A

copy of UGC’s Notification could be downloaded from IGNOU website

(www.ignou.ac.in> Divisions> Student Registration Div.> What’s New> Recognition

of IGNOU’s Degrees/Diplomas by AIU/UGC/AICTE/ NCTE/INC ).

It appears that as per letter of the Dy. Director (Admn), Uttarakhand Krishi Utpadan

Mandi Parishad, cited above, the requirement for promotion in your case is 10+2 or its

equivalent. As already indicated above, BPP is not treated at par with 10+2. However,

the degree awarded under non10+2 stream is a higher qualification than 10+2, but it

can not be equated with 10+2. Hence, it is the Deptt. of Higher Education to take a

decision as to whether or not you could be promoted to a higher post based on the B.A.

degree obtained under non-formal stream.

Q 9.6 Non-completion of MBA- reg.

Ref No: ENROLMENT No: (i) N1 (ii) N2 (iii) N3

With reference to the above enrolment nos. I would like to inform you that I gotenrolled for MBA(through INDOMAT TEST), PG Diploma in Marketing(Directentry), and PG Diploma in Operations Management (direct entry) before 2003.Under the above three Enrolment Nos, I have cleared the following papers:

N1: MS-1, MS-91, MS-95

N2: MS-6

N3: MS-5, MS-8, MS-51, MS-54, MS-94.

I have already gone through the official website of IGNOU and also through theStudents Zone; but having failed to clear certain doubts of mine for getting re-registered to MBA programme, I am writing this mail and also took thisopportunity to beg pardon for encroaching upon your valuable time. I would liketo have clarifications regarding the following points:

1) I wish to get re-registered for July 2010 Adms. Programme for four paperswith filling up of re-registration form and fee of Rs.1000/- per paper andalso late fee as applicable. I wish to submit the Re-registration form toVijaywada RC as presently I am based at East Godavari(Andhra Pradesh).Is it sufficient ?

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2) After completion of these 4 papers for the remaining (19+2=21)-4-9 (alreadycompleted as above)=8 papers, can I get subsequent re-registrationautomatically or have to go through the process of re-registration again andhow much time am I entitled to complete the above programme?

3) On re-registration will my Enrolment No. be different from above MPEnrolment No. or will the same continue?

4) For transferring the credits of the above papers what process shall I have tofollow?

5) For the remaining 11 papers and project I wish to persue the followingpapers: MS-2, MS-7, MS-11, MS-22, MS-23, MS-25, MS-26, MS-43, MS-52,MS-63,MS-10+ project works. Is it sufficient to complete the course ?

As I wish to get enrolment at the earliest, I would like to have a clarificationabout the above doubts and request your kindself to kindly response to myabove queries and oblige thereby.

Ans. 1) You were initially registered for MBA Programme (through Entrance test) in

January 1997 session (Enrol.No.E1) and during the 13 year duration successfully

completed three courses only (MS-1, 91 & 95). Prior to that you had taken

admission under DIRECT ENTRY SCHEME (PGDOM-E2), without the

requirement of clearance of Entrance Test, and PG Diploma in Operations

Management had been awarded to you at the 8th Convocation of the University

held on 08.03.1997 (based on successful completion of MS-5, 8, 51, 54 & 94 in

Dec.1995 TEE). Again you had taken admission under DIRECT ENTRY

SCHEME (PGDMM-E3), but completed only one course, i.e. MS-6.

2) Now, maximum duration of MBA Programme has been fixed at eight years. A

letter in this regard has been sent to all the old students of MBA Programme

(3.81 lakh students, including you) in Feb.2007 advising them to complete all

the requirements for the award of MBA degree latest by Dec.2010 Term-end

examination. It was also published in all national dailies as well as vernacular

newspapers. The Notification has been published once again in the newspapers

recently. A scanned copy of the Notification and the letter dated 01.02.2007 could

be downloaded from IGNOU website (STUDENTS ZONE).

3) However, the rules for registration remain unchanged, i.e., a course once registered

must be successfully completed within two years (i.e., four semesters) failing

which a student is required to remit the fee once again and the registration is

validated for two years again (it will not be extended beyond Dec.2010 for MBA

old students). The validity of registration of the courses done for July 2010

session by the students of pre-July 2003 cycle, will be ONE semester only, as

against the normal four semesters, due to fixing of maximum duration in

Management Programmes. In a nutshell you have left with one chance only

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(Dec.2010 TEE) to complete all the requirements for the award of MBA Degree.

Please note that under no circumstances the duration would be extended beyond

Dec.2010. You can also appear in June 2010 TEE; provided registration of the

course(s) is/are valid.

4) Re-registration for July 2010 session is open now. Please contact the Regional

Centre and submit the RR Form with requisite fee, as per schedule. Re-registration

Form can also be downloaded from IGNOU website (STUDENTS ZONE). You

can re-register for maximum four courses for July 2010 session and the validity

would be over by Dec.2010. Since your records are at Regional Centre, Guwahati,

you will have to submit the Re-registration Form at RC, Guwahati only. RC,

Vijayawada, will not accept your Re-registration Form.

5) For any further assistance, please contact the Regional Centre immediately or

else write to MBA Programme Coordinator or to Student Service Centre. To

know the credit transfer policy, you may write to MBA Programme Coordinator

or to Director, School of Management Studies.

Q 9.7 I am working in Jammu and Kashmir Bank and have cleared both JAIIB andCAIIB exams. I joined the above said course in January, 2009. You are requestedto mail me the procedure of credit transfer and also the subjects, which are to beexempted.

Ans. Please read carefully the Student Handbook & Prospectus-2009 of MBA (B&F).

Nowhere it is mentioned that credit transfer will be granted against the CAIIB Courses.

It has been dispensed with from 2009 cycle onwards.

Q 9.8 With due respect, I would like to inform you that I was a student of IGNOU forthe Bachelor’s Preparatory Program(BPP) and I have passed my Term EndExamination(TEE) in June, 2007. My subjects were PSS1 and PCO1 and therespective marks scored were 43 and 29 out of 50. My Region Code was 16 andmy Study Centre Code was 1602. So, I beg to state that I am urgently in need of aDuplicate copy of my Identity Card, Hall Ticket, Marksheet and Grade Card forBPP programme as I have lost all my certificates. Currently, I am a student ofyour University (IGNOU) for the Bachelor’s Degree Program (BDP) as I ampursuing my III Year B.Com.

Therefore Sir, I still being a loyal student of your University humbly request youto look into the matter and help me with the proper procedure of retrieving allmy certificates as soon as possible. I am ready to pay the full amount required forfurther proceedings.

Please, help me with the issue.

Ans. 1) As you aware, IGNOU also offers admission to three year Bachelor’s Degree

programme, like B.A/B.Com under non-formal stream (non 10+2 stream) through

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Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme (BPP). BPP is a Bridge course of six months’

duration for those aspirants who do not have 10+2 or its equivalent qualification,

but attained the age of 18 years, and seeking admission to IGNOU’s first degree

through non-formal stream.

2) Since you had successfully completed BPP and was admitted to B.Com. (under

non-formal stream) in July 2007 cycle, there is no need to have any ‘DUPLICATE’

Status Card of BPP (and not mark sheet and provisional certificate indicated in

your mail!). Please note that at no stage BPP is treated at par with 10+2 or its

equivalent.

Q 9.9 Request for availing Credit Transfer facility from other university for B.Com.

I am glad to know from IGNOU’s website that IGNOU provides Credit Transferfacility whereby credits may be transferred from any other University to IGNOUafter fulfilling the necessary requirements.

On browsing your website, I got certain information with respect to B.Com degreeas per the document present there in the path ‘www.ignou.ac.in/app_forms/SOMS/B.Com%20Pro.pdf’

I would also like to inform you that one of my relatives who has discontinued herstudies in B.Com in the conventional/regular course in another university, wantsto apply for B.Com in IGNOU by availing herself of the Credit Transfer facility.

I request you to kindly inform me how to apply for B.Com in IGNOU by availingof the Credit Transfer from another university. It would be of great help to me sothat I can help my relative to pursue her studies.

Ans. 1) In connection with the above subject, I am to inform you that IGNOU is offering

B.Com programme. But, we do not admit students directly to 2nd /3rd year. You

need to seek admission to B.Com-1st year (like any other candidate), if you fulfil

the prescribed criteria for admission.

2) Although ‘Credit Transfer Rules’ framed by IGNOU is given in the B.Com

Programme Guide (a copy of which you will receive along with the first dispatch

of self-learning material), brief norms are given as under for your information:

i) As per Credit Transfer Rules, a candidate is required to seek admission in

the 1st yr. of the programme, like any other candidate. Once the admission

is confirmed by the Regional Centre on allotment of Enrolment No., the

student can apply for transfer of credits in respect of the courses completed

from the accredited universities/institutions.

ii) Credit transfer will be done only on the basis of individual courses and not

on the basis of year to year courses, as in conventional universities.

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iii) Students seeking credit transfer should apply, on the prescribed proforma,

directly to Registrar, Student Registration Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,

New Delhi-110068 enclosing a Demand Draft @Rs.100/- per course drawn

in favour of ‘IGNOU’ payable at New Delhi, along with attested copy of

marksheet and attested copies of syllabus/course curriculum of such courses

covered by them. Such cases will be examined by the respective Faculty of

the discipline in IGNOU, whose decision on the matter shall be final.

iv) The students by opting the courses in such a way to complete the balance

credits can reduce the period of study prescribed for the degree programme.

The students availing themselves of credit transfer would be allowed to

complete the programme in a lesser duration; provided they do not offer

more than 32 credits in a year.

v) In order to get a Diploma/Degree from IGNOU, a student will be required

to earn at least 50% credit from IGNOU. For example, a B.A/B.Com/B.Sc./

BTS/BSW student should earn at least 48 credits from IGNOU. The degree

certificate and the mark-list given to such students will specifically indicate

the credits earned in IGNOU and those obtained from other accredited

institutions.

3) A copy of the prescribed proforma for applying credit transfer (external) is also

given in the B.Com. Programme Guide (which you will receive separately on

confirmation of your admission by the Regional Centre).

Q 9.10 I couldn’t attend exams because of my job, our sales closing will be on June andDecember every year and I am not getting any leave in these months, but for thecoming TEE exams I am fully prepared and I will clear most of exams.

Regarding the fees payment, I have paid fees for the fourth semester, I havereceived fourth semester books and I got the fourth semester classes schedulefrom the study centre as well. I have paid fees for fourth semester on 30.11.2009and this month I will be paying the fees for fifth semester only because when Ienquired with the Hyderabad Regional Centre they told I can pay fees for onlyone semester at a time (i.e. even if I have missed to pay fees for one semester nexttime I cannot pay for the missed and the next semester , I can fees for one semesteronly, so I am paying it like that).

Please let me know for this July term can I pay the fees for fifth and sixth semestersor do I have to pay the fees for fifth semester for July term and for Decemberterm I have to pay the fees for sixth semester.

Ans. You cannot pay for two semesters in one go.

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Q 9.11 Subject: Courses exempted due CAIIB in the exams of MBA - Banking & Finance.

I have started MBA in Banking & Finance from IGNOU after doing CAIIB in2007. Kindly guide me in regard to the courses which would be exempted for meto pass due to CAIIB. And also tell me whether or not I have to fill in some specificform to avail myself of this exemption.

Ans. Credit transfer against CAIIB courses has been dispensed with in the revised Programme

of MBA (B&F) launched from January 2009. For any further clarification on the

matter, student may directly write to MBA (B&F) Programme Coordinator.

Q 9.12 One of my friends has completed MBA in IGNOU after completing Diploma inMechanical Engineering & Graduateship in Industrial Engineering by IndianInstitution of Industrial Engineering, Navi Mumbai.

I have completed DIM conducted by IGNOU in June 2009.

Kindly accord your permission to pursue MBA in IGNOU.

Ans. 1) Graduateship Exam. of Indian Institution of Industrial Engg., Navi Mumbai, is

for the purpose of employment only in Govt. Services. It can not be accepted for

admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes.

2) Moreover, you are a student registered for DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT and

not for MBA.

Q 9.13 I am an IGNOU student. I had completed PGDHRM in DEC.02 and pursued thestudies for DIM with the same registration number and written MS-01 & MS-04in DEC.04. However, my results were withheld. It was understood that I was aDirect Entry student and, hence, I have to qualify the OPENMAT and, then only,the results will be declared. I could not continue my studies due to official exigency/family problem.

NOW I HAD WRITTEN THE OPENMAT XXVI held in Aug.’2009 andQUALIFIED FOR THE ENTRANCE TEST. Accordingly, I had registered forfresh MP Programme with the University.

In view of the above, I would humbly request you to take necessary action todeclare TEE result of my MS-01 & MS-04 written by me in Dec.’04 at the earliestto enable me to claim exemption for the courses so far I have completed with myold registration number.

Ans. 1) Students admitted under DIRECT ENTRY SCHEME are not eligible to register

for the courses of MBA stream (they are eligible for completing five courses

only - three specialisation and two basic courses). Hence, your request can not

be acceded to.

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2) However, you can apply for transfer of credits earned in the previous enrolment

to your new Enrol.No. Please read carefully the rules for credit transfer along

with the prescribed proforma given in the Student Handbook & Prospectus and

take action accordingly.

Q 9.14 I have completed my BCA through IGNOU. I would like to pursue MCA throughlateral entry system or integrated system in the next starting batch.

Kindly advice me regarding this. Is there any special application form for this?

Ans. 1) You are not eligible for direct admission to 3rd sem. Integrated MCA at this

stage.

2) Integrated MCA is of five year duration (max. duration is 8 years). Completion

of BCA is not mandatory for direct admission to MCA-3rd sem. under this

scheme. The only condition is that a student must have paid the fee for all the six

semesters and have at least two years left, out of the maximum duration of eight

years (in order to remit the fee for 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th semesters of MCA). A

student has no liberty to seek admission under this scheme at any point of time.

Offer letter is sent to the eligible students ‘ONCE’ only.

3) Please contact your Regional Centre for any further guidance on the matter.

Q 9.15 1) I took admission in MEG Programme of your esteemed University in 2002and re-admission in 2008. After attending to my duties as a mother, as ahousewife of a senior I.A.S. Officer who remains on prolonged official toursand as a school teacher, I managed to complete all papers excepting MEG01 (British Poetry).

2) I may be given an opportunity to appear at the examination in this December,2010 in above paper. I hope to complete the Programme.

3) I, therefore, pray kindly to grant me an extension of term by one year toenable me to sit for MEG 01 paper in December, 2010.

Ans. 1) You were admitted to 2 year MA (English) programme in Jan 2002. Max. duration

of 6(six) years had expired in Dec 2007. Therefore, you had sought re-admission

by remitting the pro-rata fee of the leftover courses (MEG-01 & MEG-02), which

was granted and the duration extended by another two years commencing January

2008. The validity of re-admission was over in Dec.2009. As of now, there is no

provision to extend the duration beyond 8 years (6+2).

2) In view of above, you may seek admission afresh in MEG, like any other new

candidate. Once the admission is confirmed and a new Enrol.No. is allotted by

the Regional Centre, you can apply for transfer of credits earned in the previous

Enrol.No., which would be granted as per credit transfer rules of the university.

Detailed ‘Credit Transfer Scheme’ of MEG would be uploaded on the website

(www.ignou.ac.in> Divisions> Student Registration Div.> What’s New>) very

shortly.

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Q 9.16 I have deep concern on this subject that the B.Lib. Degree of IGNOU has noweightage at par with Library Technician Diploma in Canada. I had done B.Lib.Degree in 2002 from IGNOU but it is not recognized here at the level of diploma.

So, Sir, you are requested to do something in this regard.

Ans. 1) Your Enrol.No. is not indicated in the mail !

2) Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences is a higher qualification than a

‘DIPLOMA’ in Library.

3) Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates awarded by IGNOU are considered at par with

the Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates awarded by any conventional universities in

India as per UGC Notification No.F.1-8/92(CPP) dated February 1992. You can

down load a copy of the Notification from IGNOU’s website (www.ignou.ac.in>

Divisions> Student Registration Div.> What’s New> Recognition of IGNOU’s

Degrees/Diplomas by AIU/UGC/AICTE/NCTE/INC ).

4) Please send us the documentary proof in order to substantiate your claim of non-

recognition of IGNOU’s B.LI.Sc. degree, so that the matter could be taken up at

the appropriate level.

Q 9.17 I am doing BCA from IGNOU. Only one course CS-75 is not showing completedin Grade Card. Is there any provision for grace mark ?

Ans. Grace marks are not permissible in your case. Grace marks are allowed only when the

marks are short to 2% of the qualifying marks in a paper. Please reappear at the

examination and clear the paper.

Q 9.18 I wish to apply for the MA in History course. I am a Merchant Navy Captain witha UK license (Master’s Foreign Going) as Captain of a ship and I hold a UKB.Tech Higher National Diploma in Nautical Science from South Tyneside College,Newcastle, UK.

On the basis of these qualifications, I am eligible in UK and US to pursue a MBAor a post graduate course but I cannot find information if the same qualificationsmake me eligible for pursuing a post-graduation course with IGNOU.

I have a deep interest in History and wish to further my studies in this direction,I request that I may please be accepted to this course. I am willing to take anexam to get my knowledge assessed in the subject matter.

Ans. 1) The matter has been examined in detail. Since the duration of ‘HIGHERNATIONAL DIPLOMA’ in Nautical Science awarded by Edexcel is of fivetrimesters, it can not be equated with a degree of B.Sc(Nautical Science). Thus,

you do not fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed for admission to Maters’ Degree

Programme in IGNOU.

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2) As regards the credential ‘ MASTER Unlimited’ awarded by Maritime and

Coastguard Agency, it has been conferred on completion of training in the relevant

field exclusively for employment purpose. Thus, it can not be considered

for admission to academic programmes in IGNOU.

3) We appreciate your interest in IGNOU programmes.

Q 9.19 I was informed by the Ahmedabad Regional Centre Director that youare the person to get in touch with for student evaluation. I left USA only fewcredits away from graduation with a BSc in Chemistry. I would like to finishwhat I left off and receive my Bachelors in Chemistry. I went to AhmedabadRegional Centre with all of my transcripts from America but they told me thatonly Delhi can award you credit for the courses that they deem equivalent tosatisfying the BSc in Chemistry. I have done most of the core courses in Chemistryand most of the laboratory courses. Biochemistry and certain electives are missing. I have documents of UNOFFICIAL transcripts that I can scan and send to you soyou can see what I have taken. I also have documents describing in full detaileach course that I have taken, so you can decide if this is good enough to awardme credit towards my degree. Please let me know if you are the right person totalk to in regard to this, or direct me to the Coordinator who will help me in thisprocess. I also have OFFICIAL unopened, sealed transcripts from the universityI attended in America. If this is necessary for your evaluation then I will happilycourier them to your office in Delhi. But perhaps I can send you unofficially firstso you can give me an idea of what courses I will receive credit for. I am presentlyenrolled for the Certificate in Environmental Studies Programme at IGNOU. Ihave thus far been very happy with the University and would like to finish myBSc here. I could not meet the deadline for July session and thus have to waituntil January session to enrol in BSc programme, especially because I have tocorrespond with Delhi IGNOU to see what courses they will give me credit for.Based on the courses you will give me credit for, I will then forthwith give in myapplication for January session. Please let me know about any other documentwhich you will need from me, and I will send them to you via email or courier.

Ans. 1) IGNOU’s B.Sc. degree has a weightage of 96 credits (i.e. 32 credits X 3 years).

Out of which max. credit transfer permissible is 50% (i.e. 48 credits), subject to

matching of the syllabus of the courses of the accredited university with that of

IGNOU.

2) A student will not be allowed to opt more than 32 credits in a year. Hence, to

complete 48 credits, you will be required to spend a minimum of 2 years, as

B.Sc. programme is offered year-wise.

3) As already informed, syllabus/curriculum is examined by the respective Faculty

of the University. If you are applying for credit transfer of Science subjects only,

then it will be examined by the School of Sciences, and in the School by different

Disciplines (like Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Life Sciences). It may take 2-3

months from the date of receipt of the application for credit transfer.

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4) If you are seeking admission in July 2012 session, you are eligible to write the

first term-end examination in next June 2013 only at the earliest (worth 32 credits).

5) You may take a decision considering the above points.

Q 9.20 I had completed Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering from IETE-NewDelhi, 2.5 years before and having 2.5 years experience in related field afterdiploma. I had inquired earlier at a study centre, they told me that diploma courseof mine is similar to BCA of your institute, so am I eligible for MCA course.

Ans. No, Diploma is not considered equivalent to BCA. Based on the qualification indicated

in your e-mail, you are not eligible for admission to MCA.

Experience is immaterial for admission to MCA.

Q 9.21 My name is Srinivas, I had done my BCA (regular) in a private college in Chennaiunder the University of Madras, I am planning to do my MCA and am interestedto do in IGNOU through distance education, my question is, since I had done myBCA, is there an option of completing MCA in 2 years?

Ans. There is no provision to seek admission to 2nd year MCA under Lateral Entry for the

students who complete their BCA from other Universities.

Q 9.22 I am basically Diploma holder in Mechanical Engineering and I have completedDIM conducted by IGNOU.

Now, I have completed Graduateship in Industrial Engineering by IndianInstitution of Industrial Engineering, Navi Mumbai. Necessary support certificatesare attached. This course is recognised at par with a Bachelor’s Degree in IndustrialEngineering by any recognised Indian University. I have attached the OfficeMemorandum in this regard.

I would request you to consider the Graduateship in Industrial Engineering Courseconducted by the Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering, Navi Mumbai asan eligibility for admission to MBA in IGNOU.

If I am permitted, I will study MBA in IGNOU. I have attached my Mark Sheet,Transfer Certificate, Provisional Certificate awarded by Indian Institution ofIndustrial Engineering.

Ans. 1) Recognition given by Govt. of India for the ‘Graduateship Exam.’ of Indian

Institution of Industrial Engineering, Navi Mumbai, is for the purpose ofemployment only in Govt. services, it cannot be accepted for admission to

IGNOU’s academic programmes.

2) The Equivalence Committee of the University has already taken a decision to

this effect.

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Q 9.23 A student of MP programme of IGNOU had applied for the course change byforwarding an application with the required fees. Previously my courses wereMS- 52, MS-53, MS- 54 and I have changed it to MS- 21, MS- 22 & MS- 23. Sir Ihave submitted the required assignment for MS- 21, MS- 22 & MS- 23 and alsoappeared for the June 2009 Term End Exam, but now my result status is showing anote that “course not opted ”. So, Sir please do the needful and change my course,so that my results can be declared as soon as possible.

Ans. As per university rules, ‘specialization stream’ is not liable for change. The student

had opted for ‘OM’ and changed to ‘HRM’ which is not allowed. Please see the relevant

rules position given in the Student Handbook & Prospectus of Management

Programmes.

Q 9.24 I am interested to have a kind support from your side. I have done my BCA andMCA from in IGNOU in 2004 and 2005 respectively.

I have also completed M Sc in Physics from HNB Garhwal University as a regularprogramme in the year 2005 parallely with MCA. I am currently working with aGovt. Organiztaion and organization is demanding for the G.O./ University Order/based on which we can validate both the degrees (MSc and MCA) in the sameyear.

Kindly make it available as early as possible. I will be highly obliged.

Ans. IGNOU can validate only the degree done from IGNOU, not from elsewhere.

Q 9.25 I have joined MCA in the year 2002. I attended June 2009 examination. I have 6arrear papers. The papers are CS-09, CS-12, CS-13, CS-14, CS-15, CS-54.

But my result is not declared. I get the following items.

Course Code Marks/Grade Max. Marks Month Year Remarks 15 * 06 09 RE-ADMISSION NOT DONE

Click here to enter DD details submitted by you while filling the ExaminationForm for Term-End exam, June 09.

I have to complete MCA 3 years + 4 years = 7 years. As per condition, I am noteligible to pay the re-admission fees up to December 2009. After that only, I haveto pay the amount. Please clarify the doubts, regarding this. Otherwise, you willinsist to pay the amount. Based on the above papers as well as credit, I have topay the amount Rs.13000. At that time, I paid the amount is Rs.5400+Rs.5400 =Rs.10,800/-.

But your Re-admission fees Rs.13,000/- is higher than Rs.10,800/-. Please guide on this issue.

Ans. 1) You were admitted to three year MCA programme in Jan.2002. Max. duration

of 7(seven) years had expired in Dec.2008. Therefore, you were required to

remit the pro-rata fee of the left-over courses for re-validating the registration

(up to Dec 2010) before appearing in June 2009 TEE.

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2) Since you had appeared in the TEE before re-validating the registration, you are

now required to remit the pro-rata fee as well as penalty (@Rs.1000/- per courses

for all those courses appeared in June 2009 TEE).

3) You will get a letter in this regard from Student Evaluation Division shortly.

Q 9.26 I am Satish Kanse from Indore. I had completed my BCA (020700169) fromIGNOU in June, 2009 session.

I had already passed the maximum time duration for integrated BCA-MCAprogramme.

Earlier I had not applied for MCA during my BCA programme.

Now I had completed my BCA and would like to take fresh admission in MCA aslateral entry in IIIrd sem of MCA.

I had also contacted Regional Centre, but they suggest me to discuss with youdirectly as my case is different from others.

I had gone through the website and found the possibilities for admissions at thislink http://www.ignou.ac.in/iupdate.htm

Please enlighten me in this regard in details.

Ans. 1) You are not eligible for direct admission to 3rd semester Integrated MCA at this

stage.

2) Integrated MCA is of five year duration (max. duration 8 years). Completion

of BCA is not mandatory for direct admission to MCA-3rd sem. under this scheme.

The only condition is that a student must have paid the fee for all the sixsemesters and have at least two years left, out of the maximum duration ofeight years (in order to remit the fee for 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th semesters of MCA).

A student has no liberty to seek admission under this scheme at any point of

time. Offer letter is sent to the eligible students ‘ONCE’ only.

3) Incidentally, in your case the duration of 8 years expires in Dec.2009, hence,

you do not fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned at para-2 above and is noteligible for direct admission to 3rd sem. Integrated MCA in January 2010cycle.

4) However, you can seek admission to MCA-1st sem. (like any other new candidate);

provided you have successfully completed BCA programme. Last date for

submission of filled-in admission form at the respective Regional Centre is

20.11.2009 (for Jan.2010 session).

5) Please contact your Regional Centre for any further guidance on the matter.

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Q 9.27 I would like to draw your kind attention on the following matter.

Sir, I am a student of IGNOU and I have just completed my MBA in HumanResource Management in last June 2010 and secured 1st class as assumed on thebasis of the results published in the University website. I have also secured Grade“A” in the assignments for the papers results of which are showing incomplete inthe grade card (though the grades are yet to be incorporated in the website).

And

Q 9.28 I have been working at West Bengal State Electricity Distribution CompanyLimited (W.B.S.E.D.C.L.) since 1998(Emp. No 1975122501) and presently holdinga senior level position. Recently the company which is a Govt. of West BengalUndertaking, has advertised for recruitment of external candidates to the post ofboth Engineers and Managers (www.wbsedcl-hr.in). Simultaneously in a separateCircular vide Memo NO. PP/D 349 (1-300) DT. 04.11.2009 from the DIRECTOR(HR), 7TH FLOOR, BIDYUT BHAVAN, WBSEDCL, SALT LAKE, KOLKATA700 091, the company extended the opportunity to its internal employees withrequisite qualification as well. I also applied for the post of ASST. MANAGER(HR&A), but I was not allowed to appear at the written test. I was told verballyby the competent authority of the concerned Personnel Planning Cell (PP Cell)that the said post is for full time MBA holders only. I argued that IGNOU isrecognized by UGC and AIU. The MBA course itself has been approved by AICTE.Moreover, I submitted several supporting documents to justify that it has beendecided by some central bodies that Degrees and Diplomas awarded by IGNOUshould be treated equivalent to those awarded by other universities/institutes.But I was denied an opportunity to appear at the test and I failed to realize myobjective which I have been sincerely pursuing for last few years.

Sir, in this regard may I request you to kindly look into the matter as detailedabove so that my employer becomes convinced about the universal acceptance ofthe MBA degree awarded by IGNOU.

Looking forward to your sincere attention.

Ans. 1) IGNOU’s MBA has the approval of AICTE vide Notification No.AICTE/

Academic/MOU-DEC/2005 dated May 13, 2005. Copy of the Notification could

be downloaded from IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in > Divisions> Student

Registration Div.> what’s New> Recognition of IGNOU’s Degrees/ Diplomas

AIU/UGC/AICTE/ NCTE/ INC). Download it and produce before the authorities.

2) However, in order to take up the matter with WBSEDCL, we require a copy of

Memo No.PP/D 349 (1-300) DT. 04.11.2009 from the DIRECTOR (HR), 7TH

FLOOR, BIDYUT BHAVAN, WBSEDCL, wherein MBA of distance mode has

been been purportedly debarred.

No action could be taken on the verbal orders conveyed to you purportedly by the

competent authority as it has no meaning in an organization of Govt. Undertaking,

which you are fully aware.

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Q 9.29 I am grateful for the kind response show by you earlier. I am again looking forwardfor help as my grievance is as :

Subject: Seeking of fresh admission in B.A – applying of “Credit Transfer Scheme”

afterwards.

Respected Sir,

With profound regards, I submit a few lines for your kind and sympatheticconsideration:

1) That I have been registered in the Indira Gandhi National Open Universityin the year January, 2000 for Bachelors Degree Programme (Bachelor ofArts).

2) That I appeared in the ensuing December, 2009 Term End Examination forthe left over courses viz. EPA-03, FHS-01 and ESO-03 as a last attempt as Iwas not able to complete during the maximum period of time prescribed byIGNOU.

3) That I only had to appear in EPA-03 as EPA-03 & ESO-03 come in Group-03,had a date clash and was scheduled on the same date viz. December, 01,2009.

4) That I did well in EPA-03 and FHS-01 and am expecting good result in TEEDecember, 2009 and thus only ESO-03 would remain unclear.

5) That I came to know about the ‘Credit Transfer Scheme’, the final option toclear the rest of the left over courses of BDP for which I have to admit myselfafresh.

6) That I have submitted fresh admission for BDP (Application No. 66084)January 2010 session along with Demand Draft of Rs. 1900/-, Challan No.071887 dated 08-12-2009.

In the above, I request your kindself to process my admission so that I couldfurther opt for ‘Credit Transfer Scheme’ including my left over course ESO-03. Iwanted to know everything about ‘CREDIT TRANSFER SCHEME’ and wantedto confirm that if, I can transfer all my credits (all 96 credits) including ESO-03so that the assignment marks would be included under the new Enrolment No. inthe coming months in whole. I also expect that I could appear in ESO-03 in theTerm End Examination in June, 2010.

Sir, I am very keen to do my Bachelors Degree Programme as I am at the brink ofcompletion of BDP and am submitting my request for your kind support andhelp for which I shall be highly obliged.

Ans. 1) Validity of re-admission period of two years is up to Dec.2009. If you fail to

successfully complete all the requirements by Dec.2009 TEE, then you will have

to seek admission afresh like any other new candidate. Thereafter you can apply

for transfer of credits earned in the previous enrolment, which would be granted

as per Credit Transfer Rules of the university.

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2) Detailed ‘Credit Transfer Scheme’ along with the prescribed proforma for applying

for credit transfer could be downloaded from the website [www.ignou.ac.in>

Divisions> Student Registration Div.> What’s New> ‘Internal Credit Transfer’

in BDP (B.A/B.Com/B.Sc./BTS/BSW ]. Detailed ‘Credit Transfer Scheme’

along with the prescribed proforma for applying for credit transfer could be

downloaded from the website [www.ignou.ac.in> Divisions> Student Registration

Div.> What’s New> ‘Internal Credit Transfer’ in BDP (B.A/B.Com/B.Sc./BTS/

BSW ].

3) Please note that under no circumstances the duration would be extended beyond

Dec.2009 TEE.

4) Since you are appearing/appeared in the DEC.2009 TEE, you will have to wait

for the result. Let us hope you will come through. If not, you can seek admission

afresh (like any other new candidate) for July 2010 session. Please contact the

Regional Director for any assistance on the matter.

As regards transfer of credits earned in the previous Enrol.No., you can download

the detailed scheme and take action accordingly. Please note that as per Clause

(vii) of the rules & regulations of Credit Transfer, a student will have to spend at

least a minimum of one year duration to complete the left-over courses in the

new Enrol.No.

Please note that duration in your existing Enrol.No. can not be extended beyond

Dec.2009 under any circumstances.

Please contact your Regional Centre for any further guidance on the matter.

Q 9.30 I am seeking admission in B.A., I want to opt two subjects i.e. Sociology andPublic Admin. When I am about to select courses for the first year I didn’tunderstand the credit system. If I am opting Sociology as a subject its total creditsare 48, similarly P.A. also have total 48 credits, thus totalling 96 Credit of optional.Also there are minimum 32 credits compulsory. Kindly clarify me regarding this,how to opt both subjects along with compulsory subjects.

Ans. Please read carefully ‘INSTRUCTIUONS’ for filling the Admission Form, especially

the clause ‘B.A. Elective Courses’. You need to choose 8 credits from Group-1 and 8

credits from Group-2 in the first year. If you are interested in Sociology subjects, then

you will have to opt ESO-11 (from Gr.1) and ESO-12 (from Gr.2). For choosing subjects

in 2nd and 3rd year, you will have to follow the guidelines given in the B.A. Programme

Guide, which will be supplied to you by the Regional Director on confirmation of 1st

year admission.

For any further clarification, you may contact the nearest Regional Centre or Study

Centre of IGNOU.

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Q 9.31 Kindly reply us to whether or not IGNOU has taken decision to accept IIIEGraduateship to pursue MBA study.

In this connection, IIIE Officials informed that they have approached yourgoodself for approval. Since I have already completed DIM in IGNOU, I amrepeatedly requesting you Sir. Don’t mistake me.

Ans. Graduateship Examination of IIIE, Navi Mumbai, is not accepted for purpose of

admission to IGNOU’s Management Programmes, as of now.

Q 9.32 I would like to inform you that I have completed MBA (Banking & Finance)vide enrolment No.072020761 in Dec, 2009 from your esteemed University.

On the basis of MBA, I had applied for membership of Actuarial Studyfrom “Institute of Actuaries of India”, Mumbai. But I was shocked to know,that they have rejected my membership form with the reason that IGNOU MBADegree is not recognized by us.

Please advise me, so that I can get membership of above institute. Otherwise Ihave to again pursue the degree from other university/ institute to get theadmission.

Ans. 1) As you are aware, IGNOU’s MBA (B&F) is a collaborative programme with

Indian Institute of Banking & Finance. Admission is restricted too those who

have passed CAIIB Examination conducted by IIBF. Hence, it is recognized for

higher studies as well as for employment. The eligibility criteria is given in the

‘Attachment File’.

2) If Institute of Actuaries of India, Mumbai, has not recognized, please send us

the specific reason so that the matter could be taken up a highest level. Please

also provide us the, name, designation, e-mail Id. and contact No. of the person

at Institute of Actuaries of India, Mumbai.

Attachment file:

Eligibility criteria for MBA (Banking & Finance):

This programme was launched as a result of an MoU between IGNOU and IndianInstitute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) in order to provide an avenue for Post-

graduate academic qualification for the members of the IIBF. This programme

has been considered necessary to upgrade the managerial skills, capability and

orientation of the in-service banking personnel through the award of this Post-

graduate level degree.

For admission to the MBA (B&F), the candidate should satisfy the following

conditions:

a) He/she should be a graduate of a recognized University.

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b) He/she should have passed the CAIIB examinations of the Indian Institute

of Banking & Finance, Mumbai and awarded the requisite qualifications/

credentials by the Institute.

c) He/she should be working in the Banking or Financial services sector for a

period of at least two years.

Duration: 2½ years Medium of instruction: English

Q 9.33 I passed BA in 1988.from Rohilkhand University and that time the graduationwas of two years. So can I do MA from this university now. Please give me suitableadvice immediately.

Ans. Bachelor’s Degree of any Statutory University/ Institution under 10+2+2 stream is

valid for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes, subject to the

condition that students should have registered for the 2 year Degree Programme up to

the year 1996 and have completed their Degree up to the year 1998-99 (this is as per

condition imposed by UGC).

Q 9.34 I am in BCA III year. I have got a job in Dhaka. Can I write the TEE there?

Ans. Since IGNOU does not have a Partner Institution in Dhaka, you cannot write the TEE

there. However, you may approach under normal circumstances, the International

Division of IGNOU or explore the possibility of making arrangements with the Indian

Embassy in Bangladesh.

Q 9.35 I am doing MBA. I completed 17 courses. I want to appear at four courses in theDec. TEE 2010. But my office will send me to Bhutan during that period tocomplete a project. Can I write TEE in Indian Embassy with any specialpermission?

Ans. As on today, you cannot. Let us hope in future that the University will be able to make

such arrangements at the Embassy concerned. Please remain in touch with the

International Division of IGNOU for getting updated status on the matter.

Q 9.36 I have received study materials. Many pages of one block are missing. I went toRegional Centre Library to get another copy but they don’t have. What can I donow? Will I get postage charges if I want to send it back to IGNOU in New Delhibecause it is not my fault that I got a damaged book?

Ans. The Programme Guide has a printed form which you can fill in and deposit at the

Regional Centre. The receipt of this may be sent to the MPDD to receive a new set of

materials. Now since the SLMs are distributed from the Regional Centres you must be

able to receive a fresh set from the Regional Centre itself.

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Q 9.37 My friend wants to get transcript of the BA he did with IGNOU. He has appliedfor doing MBA in US. The Colarado University should receive it within 15 days.How long will it take for IGNOU to issue this? Is there any Tatkal scheme to getit in 3 days so that I can assure my admission in US?

Ans. No, as on today such provisions are not available. However, you may clearly state the

reason behind the urgency of obtaining the transcript so that the University can expedite

the process.

Q 9.38 Can I change my study centre to any foreign country?

Ans. In foreign countries we do not have study centres, rather we have Partner Institutions

(PI). Transfer to such a PI is permitted provided at least one such exists in the country

you are looking forward to for the change. Since after joining the PI you will be regulated

by the norms existing at the International Division (like additional fees to be paid, etc)

it would be advisable to contact them.

Q 9.39 Is there any Campus Placement Cell of IGNOU in West Bengal through which Ican get employed after completing BA from IGNOU?

Ans. No. But if you are interested you can submit an application to the Regional Director

which can be forwarded to the Placement Cell functioning at IGNOU Hqrs at New

Delhi. Whenever a firm/company seeks the details of the learners, your name could be

forwarded.

Q 9.40 I am a national of Bangladesh. I passed senior secondary examination there andnow I want to take admission in BCom. I don’t have any student visa, but I havea visitor visa that is valid for a month. Shall I have to obtain first the student visato join for IGNOU programme or will University allow me to take admissionwith the visitor visa and later allow me to apply for student visa on the strength ofbeing a learner of IGNOU?

Ans. For getting admission in IGNOU you have to produce a copy of valid student visa to

IGNOU.

Q 9.41 I am a student of MCA programme and completed four semesters in Kolkata.After my marriage I have to move out of the country for five years along with myhusband. I came to know that I have to enrol with one of the Partner Institutionsabroad to continue my studies. Since this is going to be very expensive for me Iwould like to come back and continue my studies in India. Shall I be allowed todo so beyond the maximum time limit considering my period of absence from thecountry as ‘frozen period of study’ as offered by some well known universitiesabroad?

Ans. As per the rules of the University, you have to take readmission upon expiry of maximum

time limit for study. Regarding ‘frozen period of study IGNOU does not have any

scheme. On the basis of your query we shall take it up at the appropriate level.

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Q 9.42 I am a Bangladeshi national. I have a regular student visa, which is going toexpire very shortly. I have only December TEE 2010 as the last chance to completemy BCA programme. In between I got an offer from a European country forfurther study with scholarship. This will not allow me to appear at the comingTEE in India. I don’t have the chance because no Partner Institution is locatednear the place where I will be settled. Do I have an option of appearing at theTEE of the remaining papers online or at the Indian Embassy there?

Ans. As on today, the rules do not permit this. However, in future let us hope that the

University will explore this avenue as it may benefit many learners. It seems that in

your case the best possible option will be to come to India during a future TEE and

appear for the same so that you can complete the programme for which you have toiled

so hard. However, you would be required to take re-admission for the courses which

will get time-barred after Dec-2010 examination.

Q 9.43 Is there any fee concession for single girl child in IGNOU in consonance with thepolicy of the government? I could not gather any information on this aspect fromIGNOU website.

Ans. No.

Q 9.44 I am doing BCA/MCA programme through IGNOU. I have a system at my home/office. Can I complete my practical work there?

Ans. The University does not make any compromise with the issue of actually attending the

practicals at the designated places. You need to attend the lab regularly and have 75-

80% attendance for being eligible to attend the examination.

Q 9.45 I am an International student of IGNOU doing MP from Dubai. I shall be shiftingto Vadodara. While in Dubai I was paying fees in Dollars. Can I pay in Rupees (atpar with Indian students) when I go to Vadodara?

Ans. An International student of MP of IGNOU is allowed to take admission without

appearing at the OPENMAT. You have got that facility. If you want to be treated at par

with Indian students doing MP you will have to seek fresh admission through

OPENMAT. You will however, get the benefit of credit transfer for the courses which

you might have already completed.

Q 9.46 I have done second year BSc (Bachelor of Science) from United States. Now I amin India with a five year visa. I would like to finish my Bachelor Degree in Sciencefrom IGNOU. How shall I go about it?

Ans. You have to take admission in the First year B.Sc of IGNOU and thereafter seek credit

transfer for the courses you have undertaken at US.

Prior to applying for credit transfer please write to the Association of Indian Universities

in order to get the exact information regarding the equivalence of your foreign degree.

The contacts of AIU are as under:

Association of Indian Universities

AIU House,

16 Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg), New Delhi – 110002.

EPABX – 23230059, Fax – 011- 23232131, Website – http://www.aiuweb.org

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Q 9.47 I have done first year and second year from IGNOU. But for some reasons I couldnot complete my graduation. Now my time period has got lapsed and the timeperiod of re-admission is also finished. Now what should I do for completing mygraduation?

Ans. You have to take fresh admission in first year. After confirmation of admission you

have to apply for credit transfer.

Q 9.48 Why should I study APPRECIATION COURSE ON ENVIRONMENT /CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES / POST GRADUATEDIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ACE/CES/PGDESD) ?

a) What is the target group of these programmes?

b) What are the merits of doing the said programme in IGNOU?

c) Which are the Courses/ Programmes I can do from IGNOU?

d) What are the job opportunities?

e) What further study can I do after completion of these programmes?

Ans. These are all programmes related to study about environment.

ACE is a non-credit awareness programme. It has been developed in collaboration

with the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. Through this

programme a learner gets access to information on national and international

environment issues. It helps in creating environmental consciousness among

administrators, professionals and other members of society who are supposed to play

active roles in urging the society towards environmental preservation. It facilitates

development of environmental leadership and promotes participatory organization of

environment upgradation.

CES is a certificate programme which aims at dissemination of knowledge in the areas

of human environment, ecology and tourism.

PGDESD is a programme prepared in collaboration with the South Asia Foundation

Learning Initiative (SAFLI) and other partners of the SAARC region. While this

programme also promotes environmental awareness, it also aims at dissemination of

information, knowledge and experiences gained in the pursuit of the goal of sustainable

development. It is further targeted towards strengthening regional co-operation in

environmental capacity building.

a) ACE- It is aimed at the common man who has a strong desire to educate himself

on environmental matters.

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For CES and PGDESD- Professionals such as ecologists, hydrologists, foresters,

landscape architects. Occupational or social groups, for instance, administrators

and planners, engineers, industrialists and agriculturists, development functionaries,

government officials, journalists, policy makers, farmers, industrialists, grassroot

workers, environmentalists who have a stake in protecting the environment as

well as ensuring a better quality of life for the people of their countries.

b) All the programmes have provisions for project work which provides exposure

to the real life situation. Since the programmes have been designed in

collaboration with several other agencies/organisations like Ministry, other

universities have been involved in it. Experts from these agencies/organizations

are involved in teleconferencing and other teaching learning transaction which

are quite beneficial for the students.

c) All Tourism related programmes and if you are a graduate you may pursue Masters

level programmes of your choice.

d) Many projects have been undertaken by the Government as well as NGOs towards

preservation of environment. The expertise gained by you will be quite useful.

e) Same as (c) above.

Q 9.49 Why should I study ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT/ B. TECH. CIVIL IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTADCM/BTCM?

a) What is the target group?




Ans. The ADCM programme is to train the polytechnic diploma holders engaged in

construction industry.

The B.Tech. Civil (Construction Management) programme has been designed to impart

training and continuing professional education to diploma level manpower engaged in

managing various construction related tasks.

a) Polytechnic diploma holders engaged in construction industry.

b) The merit of this programme is to provide opportunity for pursuing continuing

education with upgradation in their professional knowledge. Persons engaged in

construction industry get the benefit of enhancing their knowledge and skills

while in job.

c) No particular programmme can be related to ADCM/BTCM.

d) Upward mobility in construction industry.

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Q 9.50 Why should I study ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN WATER RESOURCESENGINEERING (ADWRE) / B. TECH. CIVIL IN WATER RESOURCESENGINEERING (BTWRE)?





Ans. ADWRE: To train the polytechnic diploma holders engaged in water resources sector

and to provide them opportunity of pursuing continuing education with upgradation in

their professional knowledge. To train polytechnic diploma holders engaged in the

water resources sector.

B Tech Civil (Water Resources Engineering) is a continuing education programme for

working polytechnic diploma holders engaged in the water resources sector. The

programme offers the same flexibility as the B.Tech Civil (Construction Management)

Programme.

a) Personnel involved in engineering aspects of water harvesting, water resource

management, construction and maintenance of barrages and dams.

b) It is well packaged programme which contains all the need based elements

required for having a thorough understanding of subject backed up by adequate

practical knowledge.

c) No particular programme can be related to ADWRE/BTWRE.

d) Upward mobility in job in water resources sector. Moreover, since scheme of

rain-water harvesting is being taken up in a big way by the Government and

Non-government sectors as well, job opportunities will be available there.

Q 9.51 Why should I study BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FASHION DESIGNING/TEXTILE DESIGN/FASHION MERCHANDISING AND PRODUCTION (BA(FD)/BA (FMP)/BA(TD)?





Ans. Fashion Design has developed from an upcoming to an established and much in

demand career. It holds great potential of employment opportunities in the rapidly

expanding designer label, luxury brands, apparel retail brands and ready – to – wear

fashion industry, in addition the market also offers immense scope for fashion

entrepreneurs to establish an enterprise with rising awareness of fashion and ever

increasing interest in being well dressed.

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In this competitive environment a fashion designer needs to be equipped with

knowledge, skills and professional attitude to give shape to creative ideas through

technical interpretation. It is also imperative that the designer is finely tuned into the

needs of a market.

India has a rich history of textile design and a strong manufacturing base. The country’s

traditional, handloom sector co-exists with the highly mechanised mill sector and the

decentralized powerloom sector. The industry is also receiving global recognition with

many international designers now sourcing fabric from India. Designers in the textile

industry have a wide range of roles and responsibilities and are frequently required to

make design decisions throughout the manufacturing process. Therefore there is a

growing need for designers with technical and aesthetic proficiency. Design has emerged

as a serious concern as industry strives to create a new value proposition for competitive

niche positioning.

If you are interested in pursuing career in fashion design related areas than you may

take admission in such programmes.

a) Senior Secondary passed who have the intention of pursuing a career in Fashion

Designing, Textile designing and related areas.

b) By way of using electronic media dissemination of topics on fashion and textile

design becomes very elegant.

c) It was be advisable to do the undergraduate programme (BA/BCom)

d) Graduates work as -

• Fashion Designers in the Apparel Industry and related lifestyle sectors

• Fashion Coordinators, Stylists

• Brand Designers

• Visual Merchandisers in Retail Stores

• Product Developers in Design Merchandising

• Textile Designers for Apparel or Home Furnishing Industry

• Designers for Furnishing or Floor Coverings

• Fabric Managers for Textile Industry

• Entrepreneurs

• Home Stylists

• Design Coordinators

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Q 9.52 Why should I study the programmes like BACHELOR PREPARATORYPROGRAMME (BPP) / BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) /BACHELOR OFCOMMERCE (B.COM)?


b) Is this programme available elsewhere?

c) What are the job opportunities?

d) What further study I can do?

Ans. Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme is offered by the University to those students who

wish to do Bachelor’s Degree but do not have the essential qualifications of having

passed 10+2. In the absence of such a qualifying certificate these students are deprived

of higher education. To enable such students to enter higher education stream, IGNOU

has designed this preparatory programme.

a) Non 10+2, intending to pursue BA/BCom/BSW/BTS.

The Programme aims at

• giving you some basic concepts of General Mathematics, which is an important

element in the pursuit of knowledge.

• familiarising you with the basic concepts, knowledge and role of Social

Sciences if you want to pursue BA.

• provide you a base in Commerce if you choose to pursue B.Com.

• help you in getting accustomed to the distance education system of this

University

b) State Open Universities.

c) The learners who have fulfilled the eligibility criteria can get a good job. One

becomes eligible to appear at Civil Services examination and all those avenues

get opened for which graduation is an eligibility criteria.

d) PGDIBO, M.Com, CA, CS, ICWA and Masters Degree Programmes in Arts and

Commerce.

Q 9.53 Why should I study CERTIFICATE IN HIV AND FAMILY EDUCATION(CAFÉ) / DIPLOMA IN HIV AND FAMILY EDUCATION (DAFE) ?


b) What are the merits of doing the said programme with IGNOU?

c) What are the Courses/Programmes I can do from IGNOU as well as fromconventional system?



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Ans. The programmes of study in HIV and Family Education aim to develop in the learners

knowledge and skills needed for healthy human relationships, effective communication,

and responsible decision-making behaviour that will protect themselves and others

from HIV/AIDS/STDs and to create health awareness. The goals include promoting

behaviours that prevent the transmission of HIV/STDs, fostering attitude and behaviour

that will prevent discrimination against those who are infected with HIV/STDs, and

promote solidarity among them. The programmes aim at providing accurate and

complete information on the what, why and how of HIV/AIDS, family life education,

substance abuse, and related issues.

a) The specific target learners for these programmes of study are:

Ø Teachers from schools, colleges and universities and other training institutes

Ø Persons working with Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

Ø Health Care workers including physicians, nurses, hospital administrative

staff and other paramedicals.

Ø Personnel and welfare officers from corporate sectors

Ø College and university students

Ø Parents of adolescents

Ø Workers in social and social welfare institutions such as reformatory houses,

orphanages, rescue homes, hostels, boarding houses, rehabilitation homes, etc.

Ø People working among sex workers and street children

Ø Staff in de-addiction centres

Ø Legal officers

Ø Religious leaders

Ø Journalists and media professionals

Ø Persons employed in armed forces and paramilitary personnel

Ø People involved in counselling services for family, youth, drug addicts,

hospitals, etc.

b) IGNOU is a premier ODL institution and has the necessary capabilities of reaching

out to the relevant target group. IGNOU is capable of making lot of technological

intervention through radio, television and Internet which would be quite useful

for dissemination of the said programmes.

c) A learner can do BSW (Bachelor in Social Work), MSW (Master in Social Work),

Ph.D in Social Work.

d) Opportunities mainly lie with the NGOs who are working for social upliftment

of the sex workers.

At the secondary level courses have been introduced on lifestyle education.

Teaching opportunities are also available provided other necessary conditions are

fulfilled.

e) Ph.D in Social work subject to fulfilment of the eligibility conditions.

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Q 9.54 Why should I study CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS SKILLS (CBS)?


b) What are the merits of doing the said programme with IGNOU?

c) What are the Courses/Programmes I can do from IGNOU as well as fromconventional system?


Ans. Certificate in Business Skills has been developed jointly by IGNOU, Rajiv Gandhi

Foundation (RGF) and Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada, with an aim to

enable NGOs and other agencies to develop business skills among the street children,

unemployed youth, rural and urban disadvantaged sections and women, so that these

groups can avail themselves of gainful self employment.

a) Candidates who have completed 10+2 or its equivalent and have the desire to

acquire entrepreneurship skill.

b) This is a vocational programme, as it gives more emphasis to self employment.

This certificate programme makes the learner competent in the areas of business

communication, entrepreneurship, basic computer knowledge, business

organisation and accounting.

c) PGDIBO, B.Com, B.Com(A & F), M.Com, M.Com (F & T)

d) Entrepreneurship in respect of developing business skills in street children,

unemployed youth, rural and urban disadvantaged sections and women.

Q 9.55 Why should I study PGDIBO (POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA ININTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ORGANISATION) ?




d) What further study can I do after completion of these programmes?

Ans. PGDIBO is an innovative programme in the area of International Business. The main

objective of this programme is to equip the students with necessary conceptual,

entrepreneurial and analytical skills required for handling the international business

operations. The curriculum focuses on the applied aspects of international business.

a) The target group is the learners interested in pursuing career in the areas of

Business Process Outsourcing, Supply Chain Management and EXIM related

business operations and services.

b) The salient features of this programme are as follows:

• Focus on operational areas of International Business

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• Courses designed and prepared by senior academicians in the field of

International Business

• Opportunity to interact with the leading experts through teleconferencing

c) After completion of this programme you can get jobs in Export-Import houses

and other companies engaged in International Business Organization.

d) A learner can go for M.Com second year of IGNOU.

Q 9.56 Why should I study B.Com (A&F)?


b) What are the merits of doing the said programme from IGNOU?


d) Which other Courses can I do from IGNOU?

e) What further study can I do after completion of this programme?

Ans. The main objective of this programme is to develop skills and competencies of the

students in the field of Accountancy and Finance.

a) 10+2 or its equivalent who intends to acquire the above skills and competencies.

Those willing to pursue career in Chartered and Cost Accountancy.

b) Students can simultaneously study this B.Com with major in Accountancy and

Finance Programme with Chartered Accountancy at the first stage offered by

ICAI. Once a student passes Chartered Accountancy at the first stage, automatic

credit transfer is given.

c) There are multiple opportunities in accounting related works in public and private

sectors.

d) We suggest CDM, CES, CIT from IGNOU and of course CA, ICWA if you

desire.

e) M.Com, M.Com (A & F).

Q 9.57 Why should I study CETE/CPE/CPT/DPE (CERTIFICATE IN PRIMARYEDUCATION/ CERTIFICATE IN PRIMARY TEACHING/ CERTIFICATE INELEMANTARY TEACHER EDUCATION/ DIPLOMA IN PRIMARYEDUCATION)?


b) What are the merits/demerits of doing the said programme in IGNOU vis-à-vis conventional system?

c) Which Courses/Programmes do you suggest me to do from the conventionalsystem and ODL along with the said programmes?

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f) These programmes are not on offer in every state of the country. Why so?What steps is the University taking for providing access to these programmesto teachers of every state in the country?

g) You have a very stringent requirement in respect of attending practicals,practice of teaching and workshops. Most of us are having families andparticularly for the ladies it becomes difficult to stay away from home forlong periods for attending to these requirements. Can’t you be a little moreliberal?

h) The schools where we teach are not well equipped from the point of view ofthe manpower as well as infrastructure to provide mentoring for schoolbased practicals. What is the solution?

i) We get to learn so many things through these programmes but the pressureof syllabus added with infrastructural limitation do not allow us to applymost of the things which we learn. What are your comments?

Ans. Professional improvement and career enhancement of teachers should be addressed on

continuous basis. In order to keep the motivation of the children attending school alive

and to check the dropout rate it has been found that involvement of suitably trained

teachers is of crucial importance. These programmes have been developed with a view

to impart training to a large number of untrained and undertrained teachers in the

country. Several State Governments have been promoting these programmes for the

teachers belonging to their states.

a) These have been designed for in-service teachers working at the primary/

elementary school level.

b) Such variety of primary/elementary teacher education programmes are not on

offer through the conventional system. Moreover, it is not impossible for the in-

service teachers to do such programmes through the conventional system as they

would not be having time for attending classes. The number of such untrained

teachers is huge so the DE-mode is the most viable option. Further to above the

DE-mode has a distinct advantage of providing easy access to the learners to

quality contents. There has been phenomenal advancement in researches in teacher

education and the primary/elementary teachers of our country should get a feel

of the outcome of such researches which is possible through DE-mode.

c) You may do DECE (DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND

EDUCATION), CIG (Certificate in Guidance), CTE (Certificate in Teaching of

English) and CTPM (Certificate in Teaching Primary School Mathematics) from

IGNOU.

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d) Learners can improve their professional competencies which would help them

in gaining upward mobility in their profession. They may also get fresh attractive

teaching jobs.

e) Presuming you will be in teaching job you may pursue BEd (Bachelor of

Education), MEd (Master of Education), MA(Edu.) [Master of Arts in Education],

PGDDE (Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education), MADE (Master of

Arts in Distance Education) provided you fulfill the eligibility conditions.

f) Any teacher education programme needs the approval of NCTE (National Council

of Training Education). In so far as launching the programme across the states of

the country is concerned IGNOU is in the process of obtaining the approval

from NCTE in a phased manner. One of the reasons behind it is the number of

untrained teachers in every state, wherever the programme has been launched, is

huge. The infrastructure of IGNOU (in particular the manpower) is not adequate

enough to be able to handle all the activities pertaining to the programmes.

IGNOU gives priority to those states where the Government shows proactiveness

regarding offer of these programmes.

g) No. Ours is a quality programme prepared on the guidelines of NCTE and we

cannot make any compromise with the requirements. The hardship faced, if any,

has to be managed at the level of the teachers.

h) The provision of mentoring has been kept in order to facilitate the learners. If

that is not at all possible then you have no other alternative than to manage

yourself. You may take help from some video programmes of IGNOU on

classroom teaching.

The infrastructural limitation is a problem faced throughout the country. You

have to plan your practicals within the constraints of the infrastructural limitation.

i) There cannot be a turn-key solution to your problem. You have to develop a

strong mind set towards developing capability of utilizing whatever little

infrastructure you have in your school. Before complaining about the limitations

please make sure that you have fully utilized whatever is available.

A good teacher also should be a good manager. So it is expected that you will be

having the expertise in handling the syllabus in a manner which would not only

lead to its completion just for the sake of it but would also ensure that the students

are able to imbibe the content of the syllabous adequately.

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Q 9.58 Why should I study CFN/CNCC/DNHE (CERTIFICATE IN FOOD ANDNUTRITION/CERTIFICATE IN NUTRITION AND CHILD CARE/ DIPLOMAIN NUTRITION AND HEALTH EDUCATION) ?


b) What are the advantages of doing the said programme through the distancemode?

c) Which other Courses/Programmes can I do from conventional system andODL?



Ans. The aim of the programme is to develop a knowledge base in areas of nutrition and

public health, and to promote awareness about concepts, principles and their applications

in nutrition and health education. It also aims to develop essential skills among the

health educators in the community. It further aims to impart basic knowledge related to

nutrition and health as well as to train learners in imparting this knowledge to the

community at large.

Further to above the Certificate in Food and Nutrition is basically a post-literacy level

awareness programme meant for people with basic reading and writing skills.

a) Being offered immediately on completion of 10+2, it will enable 10+2 pass-outs

to take up the programme without necessarily pursuing higher education.

CFN is open to learners, irrespective of gender who have completed 10+2 and

have concern for the health of the family and the community. However, the

applicant must be 18 years of age.

b) The DE mode provides opportunities to the learners to gain knowledge about

nutrition and public health from varieties of learning resources. It also enables

the learners to develop skills in communicating nutrition and health related

information to community using distance mode of instruction.

c) CFS, CNIC, CHCWM, CMCHC provided you fulfill the eligibility conditions.

d) People desirous of working in either government or non-governmental sectors

in the role of nutrition/health educators would benefit from this Programme.

These also acquaint you with the importance of food in ensuring healthy living

for yourself, your family and your community. It has potential both for standard

employment like Nutritionist, Dietician, etc. as well as self-employment.

e) CFS, CNIC, CHCWM, CMCHC, M.Sc (DFSM) provided you fulfill the

eligibility conditions.

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Q 9.59 Why should I study CRD/PGDRD/MARD (CERTIFICATE IN RURALDEVELOPMENT/POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT/MASTER OF ARTS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT) ?



c) Which are the Courses/ Programme I can do from IGNOU?



Ans. It provides a comprehensive knowledge of socio-economic factors affecting

transformation of the rural society. The contents are designed so as to impart an integrated

understanding to the learners about the crucial dimensions of rural development. It

aims at enabling the learners acquire skills related to planning, formulation, monitoring

and evaluation of rural development projects and programmes. The programme also

introduces the learner to the basic aspects of research and project work in rural sector.

a) This programme is primarily meant for all those who would like to work in the

field of rural development or are already engaged in the field of rural development

either in the government or the non-government sector with the Bachelors degree

in any subject.

b) The programmes will be useful to personnel working in various Government

Departments/agencies, NGOs, Co-operative Bank, other institutions engaged in

rural transformation. It will also be beneficial for fresh graduates interested in

pursuing career in the Disciplines of Rural Development. But such programmes

are not on offer by most of the conventional universities. Moreover, IGNOU

provides the facility of getting access to a variety of learning resources.

c) Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development, Post

Graduate Diploma in Participatory Management of Displacement, Resettlement

and Rehabilitation, BSW, MSW, CYP, DCYP and PGDSW.

d) The person who complete MARD will get the job in various Government

Departments Agencies and in Banks also. These also facilitate learners in acquiring

skills related to planning, formulation, monitoring and evaluation of rural

development projects and programmes.

e) Learner can go for Certificate in NGO Management, Certificate in Rural

Entrepreneurship. You can also pursue M.Phil, Ph.D in Rural Development.

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Q 9.60 Why should I study CTS/DTS/BTS/MTM/MHA/BHM/BA(IHA) CERTIFICATEIN TOURISM STUDIES/DIPLOMA IN TOURISM STUDIES/BACHELOR OFARTS (TOURISM STUDIES), MASTER OF ARTS (TOURISM MANAGEMENT)MASTER OF SCIENCE (HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION) (MHA)BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HOSPITALITY AND HOTEL ADMINISTRATION)(BHM)?



c) Which are the Courses/Programmes I can do from conventional system andODL?



Ans. In recent years, Tourism has developed as an industry employing a large number of

people. Numerous operational areas in tourism also offer immense opportunities for

entrepreneurs to establish their own business - big or small. Yet, Tourism studies as an

academic discipline is not very well developed. Opportunities for its study are also

limited. A large number of work force has had no formal education/ training in the area

of tourism. These people, scattered all over the country, may not have access to

institutions offering only limited number of seats in tourism courses. Hence, these

programmes have been developed in IGNOU keeping in mind people who in future

intend to make their career in some branch of tourism related areas at various levels.

a) • Those who are already employed.

• Those who intend to take managerial jobs or make a career in the tourism

industry

• Those who are providing tourism related services through their own enterprise

or planning to become such an entrepreneur

• Those who are associated with tourism awareness programmes and research

• Those who would like to update their knowledge and skills in the field of

tourism.

b) Tourism Studies have been developed keeping in view the learners who are already

employed in the tourism sector at various levels and those who intend to make a

career in tourism industry. The thrust at the Masters level is to train managers to

meet the tourism industry requirements. Such learners can not avail themselves

of the facilities at the conventional system. Hence DE-mode is more suitable.

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c) Environment, CES, PGDESD from IGNOU and Management programmes from

IGNOU as well as conventional system subject to fulfilling the eligibility

conditions.

d) Learner can take managerial jobs or make a career in the tourism industry (travel

agency, hotel, tour operator, etc.). They can upgrade their knowledge and skill in

the field of tourism.

e) Ph.D in Tourism Studies.

Q 9.61 Why should I study MPA/MPS/MSO (MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLICADMINISTRATION/ MASTER OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE/ MASTEROF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY)

a) What is the target Group?

b) What are the merits of doing this programme from IGNOU vis-a-visconventional system?

c) Which are the other courses can I do from IGNOU?


e) What further study I can do?

Ans. The aim of the Masters Degree in Political Science (MPS) is to provide the learners a

sound base in political studies. The programme provides option for specializing in

Political Theory, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Indian Government

and Politics.

The aim of the MPA is to provide comprehensive knowledge to the learners on the

nature and relationship of State, Society and Administration.

The M.A. Programme in Sociology is designed to provide advanced sociological

knowledge, perspectives and skills to a wide cross section of learners, including those

in remote inaccessible areas. It focuses on classical and advanced concepts and theories,

research methods and perspectives, state of Sociology Education in India, migration,

urbanisation and various issues of development of large section of the population and

emerging concerns in the contemporary society. It reflects on the rapid processes of

social transformation caused by globalization, penetration of ICT, expansion of new

frontiers of knowledge, paradigm shift in the development strategy, holocaust of global

terrorism, resurgence of local resistance against domination, grassroot assertion of the

marginalized groups to get the share of power and development.

a) The target group of this programme is Bachelor Degree holders or higher degree

holders from a recognized university.

b) Flexible methods of teaching-learning transaction and the provision for joining

the programme even without a Bachelor Degree in Political Science.

It will develop the conceptual faculties of the learners on various administrative

theories, postulates, models, processes, methods, instruments, techniques, etc.

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This programme focuses on the following:

• Various theories, concepts and methods applied to comprehend the processes

involved.

• Social process and their inter-linkages with the global, regional and local

manifestations.

• Issues involved in the process of development.

• Diaspora and transnational communities.

• Religion and related issues

• Education, urbanisation, globalisation and such other social processes.

c) The learners can do CHR (Certificate in Human Rights), CIG (Certificate in

Guidance), CDM (Certificate in Disastr Management) and PGDDM (Post

Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management) from IGNOU.

d) Teaching and research oriented jobs.

e) M.Phil and Ph.D in Political Science.

Q 9.62 Why should I study PGCPP/PGDIPR (POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE INPATENTS PRACTICE/POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTELLECTUALPROPERTY RIGHTS)?


b) What are the merits of doing the said programme from IGNOU?


d) Which other Courses I can do from IGNOU?

Ans. Patent is the most significant form of Intellectual Property (IP) to encourage creativity

in science and technology and to protect invention and innovation from misappropriation

by others. It is a strategic tool for economic growth facilitating Foreign Direct Investment

(FDI) and technology transfer, stimulating Research and Development (R&D) and

creation of new technologies and business, empowering enterprises, and expanding

business globally along with trademarks. Ironically at a time when India is being globally

recognised as an economic and knowledge giant, we suffer from an acute lack of patent

Literacy, i.e. our inventors and innovators as also our companies and legal fraternity

are by and large not well equipped to read or write patents. Hence, we miss opportunities

and fail to protect what we invent. The PG Certificate and Programmes in Patents and

Intellectual Property Rights have been launched to address these shortcomings.

a) Legal practitioner and others involved in patenting and IPR related activities.

b) The flexibility of ODL provides opportunity to in-service personnel. The

multimedia capability of IGNOU can be fruitfully utilised to a great extent.

c) There are many job opportunities in the Government organizations and private

sectors.

d) CHR, PGCCL.

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