Is an MCA from IGNOU good for my prospects?

If you are a person in your job and you are interested in coding and computer applications, you like programming and problem-solving. Then yes, pursuing MCA would be a great option for you, not coming to your question for MCA from IGNOU. The course curriculum for IGNOU is one of the best provided in all of the open universities compared.

Academics:

• Students with a Bachelor's degree from any recognized university and mathematics as a specialized subject in 10 + 2 can apply for MCA at IGNOU.

• The total M.C.A course fee is Rs.72000/- full time.

Career Prospects:

• MCA graduates usually get employed for job roles such as Software Engineer, Sr. Software Engineer/ Developer/ Programmer, Java Developer, Quality Assurance Engineer (Computer Software), etc.
   

As IGNOU is not a regular lecture conducting institute, it depends on the student's caliber on how he or she performs during their interviews.

• IGNOU has a Campus Placement Cell (CPC), which works as an interface between the students and the industries.

• Around the academic year, the CPC organizes various job fairs and campus placements, and pre-placement training in its headquarters, study centers, regional centers.

• Students of IGNOU get employed in companies like Aegis, Axis Bank, Frankfinn, ICICI Prudential.

The overall degree value provided from IGNOU isn't impressive, but it can for sure be said that it depends on the caliber of a student as well as the hard work invested.

So, it can be said that if you are financially strong and have time by your side, you can surely consider pursuing MCA through regular mode. But if you have decided to study MCA through distance learning, then IGNOU would be the best available option for you.