Is IGNOU Valid For UGC NET Exam?

Indian universities and colleges offer diverse modes of education, giving students numerous options to pursue their degrees or courses, including regular and distance education. The prevalence of online education has made learning easily accessible and affordable. Many students find distance education appealing due to its cost-effectiveness and time-saving benefits.

Notably, IGNOU, as the largest university, provides Master’s degree courses in various subjects through the ODL mode. However, a common concern among candidates applying for the UGC NET exam is whether an IGNOU degree qualifies them for eligibility. To find the answer to this question, please refer to the article below.

IGNOU: Overview

IGNOU stands for Indira Gandhi National Open University. It was established in 1985 by the special act of parliament (IGNOU Act 1985) after the name of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to serve the Indian population by means of open and distance education providing higher opportunities to all segments of society. It is run by the Central Government of India.

The main objective of IGNOU is to bring quality education to every corner of the country while following the values of flexibility, affordability, openness, and excellence. It provides opportunities to working professionals and dropouts to continue their higher education. It also has a 24*7 educational channel titled “Gyan Darshan”.

IGNOU Master Degree Programs 

IGNOU offers over 200 programs which consist of various undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and PG diploma courses. Candidates who enroll for Masters’s Degree in various subjects at IGNOU can check the list of programme provided by IGNOU:

UGC NET Exam Eligibility 

Like all aspiring candidates, who want to choose a lectureship in their career, They must possess master’s degree from a recognized University i.e. IGNOU to have to fulfill below basic requirements to apply for UGC NET exam:

• Candidate must have master’s degree with 55% marks if belongs to unreserved category
• Candidates belonging to reserve class like SC, ST, and OBC requires 50% marks in masters
• Candidate must be an Indian citizen

Is a Master’s degree from IGNOU valid for UGC NET exam?

IGNOU is recognized and approved by the University Grant Commission (UGC). UGC accepts the distance education programmes provided by IGNOU. As far as pursuing a master’s degree from IGNOU is concerned, it is as valuable as a Master’s Degree from any other university.

So, for sure candidates who have completed their post-graduation in any particular field from IGNOU are eligible for UGC NET exam. IGNOU being a Central University and is approved by UGC, it is apparent that all the PG courses awarded by IGNOU are recognized by UGC and are definitely valid for NTA NET exam.

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