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11%
feel it helped them get a promotion.
7%
feel it helped them get a new private-sector job.
23%
feel it helped them with the government exam eligibility.
4%
feel it helped them qualify UGC-NET.
10%
feel it helped them with PhD admissions.
45%
feel it didn't help them with their career.
Based on responses from surveyed IGNOU alumni.
Based on responses from surveyed IGNOU alumni.
Ejaj Ahmed
BCA | IGNOU
Why I joined
Started IGNOU alongside a full-time job for the flexibility.
Where it started getting difficult
Struggled with unclear communication, portals and changing deadlines.
What finally pushed me back
Repeatedly followed up for delayed assignment marks and academic updates.
Why I stopped
Dropped out after the administrative stress became difficult to manage.
Kapil Gupta
BCA | IGNOU
Why I joined
Joined IGNOU expecting the flexibility to study at my own pace.
Where it started getting difficult
Struggled with assignment deadlines changing and unclear submission updates.
What finally pushed me back
Failed an exam unexpectedly, with little clarity on where the marks went wrong.
Why I stopped
Dropped out after repeated uncertainty around deadlines, grading and results.
Based on surveyed alumni, starting salaries vary widely by programme and prior experience — see the salary journey and placement record sections on this page for indicative figures by course.
Based on responses from surveyed IGNOU alumni.
