Course Fee

₹ 56,000/-

Online MBA program is divided into 4 semesters and the fee for each semester is 14,000/- rupees. IGNOU has a flexibility for students where they can pay their fees in the instalment method or if a student wishes they can pay the fee at one go. The online MBA program is also offered to the international students so the fee varies from the Indian students. The fee of the international student is around 16,000/- rupees per semester. Examination fee is not included in the program fee.

Eligibility Criteria

Graduation

A bachelor's degree in any relevant field is required of the candidate. A minimum aggregate percentile of 50 percent for the general category and 45 percent for the reserved category is required for the degree to be completed from a recognised university. Furthermore, students with a CA, CS, or CMA degree are also qualified for an MBA. There is no upper age limit for applying to IGNOU's OnlineMBA programme. It provides a variety of specialties and guides students through advanced management and business administration coursework.

Course Duration

2 to 5 Years

Working professionals can complete their higher education with IGNOU in the most convenient way possible. One of the key reasons why the two-year degree has been extended to five years is that the institution provides students with three extra years to complete the course at their own pace while they figure out what they want to do next. IGNOU makes it a point to provide practical experience to students who want to pursue higher education while still working.

Admission Procedure 2023

IGNOU's admissions procedures are divided into two sessions. It takes place twice a year, in January and July. IGNOU's main goal is to provide online education to people who have a busy schedule and can't afford to attend traditional programmes. IGNOU aspires to deliver online education to people from all around the country.

Syllabus

IGNOU offers two specialties in its online MBA programme. One is a conventional MBA, while the other is a Banking and Finance MBA. The programme consists of 21 courses, each with five mandatory subjects and one choice subject. IGNOU MBA graduates are eligible to pursue a Post Graduate Diploma in Management. Only students who have completed an MBA will be eligible to enrol in the PG Diploma programme. Furthermore, students can apply for a Ph.D. at the same institution.

Placements

MBA has become a very in-demand degree, and as a result, placements following an MBA are easier to come by. MBAs are in high demand in both the business and public sectors. MBa graduates from any domain will be able to get high-skilled work at MNCs, as well as a competitive wage package. MBA graduates from IGNOU have a particular level of credibility and would be given first priority when it comes to job placements. IGNOU MBA will provide students with excellent placement opportunities.

Learning Management System

Study Material Delivery, Assignment Submission, and Examination are all part of the IGNOU MBA learning approach. IGNOU's teaching technique is ODL, as it is an open and distance learning institution (Open & OnlineLearning). IGNOU has built a presence on a range of internet platforms to enable students to easily access course materials in both offline and online modes.

Study Material Distribution System

In the following ways, IGNOU provides self-study materials and teacher assistance: The printed courseware for MBA is sent to the student's correspondence address by IGNOU. The cost of courseware is included in the cost of the MBA programme. The programme is taught by prominent professors from IIM and IIT. In terms of information and substance, IGNOU's printed study resources are world-class.

Counselling Sessions

Students are provided counselling sessions in the study centres, which are run by the study centre coordinator. Each subject has six counselling sessions, which are usually scheduled on weekends, i.e. Saturday and Sunday.

Audio Lectures

IGNOU has evolved throughout time and now provides audio and visual lectures on a range of platforms, allowing students to learn in the comfort of their own homes. On the following platforms, IGNOU has made audio and video content available.

Online Study Material

For those who do not prefer to purchase the printed edition, IGNOU also provides an online version of the study materials. Students who have been accepted to the course can access the course materials over the internet. Students can download courseware from IGNOU's website and access it at any time.

Radio Lectures

All India Radio Lectures, distributed by DD1, are broadcast at Study Centers across the country.
Lectures provided live using services such as SWAYAM, etc. are available for purchase as recordings.
IGNOU offers a range of interactive sessions in partnership with All India Radio and phone-in programmes. GyanDarshan Broadcast, GyanVani, and e-GyanKosh are among the channels that give lectures and course-related information.

Evaluation

Assignments: IGNOU allocates a 30% weighting to assignments in the final conclusion. Students can submit assignments online and track their submissions' progress. Among the tasks are Case Studies, Objective Answers, Short Type Answers, and Long Type Answers. Tasks must be submitted by a certain date. All assignment specifics must be kept up to date by students.

Semester Exam

Exams are held in June and December each year for the two admission cycles. Exams taken during the semester account for 70% of the overall course mark. If a student does not receive the required passing grades throughout the course, he or she will be given another chance during the next cycle, up until the program's end.