10 Reasons to Study in IGNOU

In a country like India where millions go hungry every day, it's simply beyond most people to go to college, that is, if they are lucky enough to complete their high school education.

The Indian government in its wisdom set up the IGNOU for the poor to study higher education, for employees to further their education and for women a chance to get education.

IGNOU offers distance education degree programs in arts, science, commerce, social sciences and information technology. IGNOU stands for Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Here are 10 Reasons to Study in IGNOU:

1. At IGNOU one can study while working.  This is perhaps why IGNOU has over 100,000 students enrolled to its various programmes. People who would not otherwise afford higher education has the chance to do so while working.
2. At IGNOU one can study BA without completing 12th standard.  There is a programme called Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme (BPP) after completion of which one can immediately study BA.  Thus those who are unable to complete their 12th standard for whatever reasons are given a second chance at IGNOU.
3. IGNOU programmes are reasonably priced and therefore anyone interested to study can almost certainly afford to pursue their education.
4. IGNOU provides comprehensive study materials to all students via mail.  This is really convenient and helpful. Students don't really need to buy other books to complete their cources.
5. All students are required to complete IGNOU assignments which carry 30% of the total aggregate marks.  Compulsory assignments compel students to read and study their course materials and also get marks that help them complete their courses.
6. IGNOU allows students to transfer their study centres and examination centres which is useful and realistic for students with transferable jobs.
7. IGNOU conducts two examinations a year. If you miss one you can try the next one.
8. There's also an option called On-Demand Exam wherein students are allowed to choose their exam dates and venues!  How convenient, how novel is that!
9. IGNOU is also open for International students.  It has partner institutions and learning centers in around 80 countries.
10. You should study in IGNOU not because someone forces you to, but because you want to pursue higher studies and experience a better life.

What more reason do you need to study in IGNOU. These are 10 reasons to study in IGNOU I can come up with. Maybe you have other reasons? Please share them below for all of us!

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