IGNOU Online MCA FAQs 2023-2024
Frequently asked questions about IGNOU Online MCA.
Introduction
Indira Gandhi National Open University, the largest open university in the world is the most familiar among the students for its best quality of education and most cost-effective distance and online learning programs. IGNOU was established at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi in 1985. The university offers more than 200 academic courses at certificate, diploma, and degree levels. It is one of the top ten universities that offer distance/ online BCA classes.
IGNOU’s online BCA is a three-year program during which the students will be able to study a wide range of topics in Computer Science and Application. The students will receive help and guidance from the University through Regional Centers, Learner Support centers, and also from IGNOU’s official website.
FAQ-Online MCA
To get enrolled in the IGNOU online MCA program one has to through the registration and application process which can be done online through the official website.
IGNOU online MCA program can be completed in a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years.
The last date for IGNOU online MCA admission July session is July 31st, 2022.
The total fee for the two-year online MCA program is Rs. 48,000/- to be paid semester-wise ( Rs. 12000/- per semester).
The Candidate must have completed a BCA/ B.Sc ( Computer Science/IT) or Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent degree with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category).
IGNOU conducts admission to MCA programs based on the marks scored in the qualifying examination.
IGNOU University takes no entrance test for online MCA admission.
Online MCA admission takes place twice a year, in January and July.
Yes, of course. Foreign students residing in India can apply for admission at Ignou but they should have a valid should have a visa for the minimum duration of the program they intend to learn.
GNOU offers its selected programs for international students through its overseas Partner Institutes which render student support services to such students in accepting the forms, assignments, synopsis, project, and conducting the examination on behalf of IGNOU, etc. The students intending to pursue the IGNOU programs should contact the concerned Partner Institute in their vicinity and fill out the admission form along with the requisite fees within the prescribed date.
The details of Partner Institutes : (http://ignou.ac.in/userfiles/List%20of%20Partner%20Institutions.pdf)
programs offered by them:
The candidate who completes assignments, theory papers, practicals, projects, and viva becomes eligible for the award of a degree by the University.
For the candidate to take an examination at a place where there is no overseas Partner Institute the candidate has to obtain written permission from the Indian Embassy of the respective country for taking the examination at the Indian mission. However, the examination would be conducted as per the Indian Standard Time (IST).
A Candidate can apply for a duplicate degree by enclosing a copy of the program pursued with respective enrollment NO. along with a fee of USD 40 for non-SAARC countries or INR 400 for students from SAARC countries.
The student can apply for re-admission after the maximum duration of MCA i.e. 04 years. S/he will be granted two more years for completing the incomplete courses. It should be noted that students can only take a re-admission by paying a pro-rata fee.
Yes, Indira Gandhi National Open University is a renowned and globally recognized University, which has gained NAAC accreditation with A++ Grade and was approved by UGC-DEB
Yes, but under certain conditions. Candidates who have enrolled in a program of one year or longer can register for any 6 months program but they are not permitted to pursue two academic programs of one year or longer duration simultaneously.