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What are some experiences people have had with the IGNOU exams? Are they difficult and what level of preparation is needed or can one be a bit easygoing?

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Sanchit Kapadia Posted On : October 13th, 2022
MCA from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

The truth about IGNOU is that it does not care about you, and its success rate is much lower than that of other universities. IGNOU will be much more difficult than any other university; even your regular course may be much easier than what you will experience at IGNOU. It's not so much the degree that you'll get from IGNOU as it is the experience of how harsh and demanding life will be, how things will go wrong and you'll have to make them right. The terms provided by IGNOU may appear simple, but soon everything will begin to unfold; there will be success and setbacks. You will have to rework things over and over again, or you will fail. Exams are easy but they become tougher as you progress. You might get (low) grades as you've never gotten before, just because IGNOU is a miser in terms of giving marks. 

Even though IGNOU exams are not difficult, here are some factors that contribute to their difficulty: The study material is never delivered on time; if it is, you will not receive your entire syllabus for the current semester; frequently, the study material arrives in the following semester. The exam schedule is appalling. There will be times when you have two exams on the same day, times when you have exams on consecutive days, and times when you only have one exam at the end of the month. Exam papers are not difficult (if you know the subject), but the point is that there is no specific standard that IGNOU has set for its marking scheme. As a result, even if you have answered questions correctly and to the best of your ability, you may still lose.

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If I don't pass all the papers in my IGNOU exam in 1st year, can I still go to the second year? How do I clear the papers which I didn't pass?

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Srabani Guha Posted On : March 31st, 2023
studied at Indira Gandhi National Open University

 If you are studying at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and you failed to pass all the papers in your first year, don't worry, you can still progress to the second year of your course. Here's what you need to know:

  • You can register for the second year of your course even if you have back papers from your first year. IGNOU allows you to register for the next academic year as long as you have cleared the minimum number of credits required to advance to the next year.
  • You can also attempt to complete your first year while simultaneously studying in the second year. For example, if your second-year Term End Examination (TEE) is scheduled for the December cycle, you can attempt your first-year back papers in the June cycle or vice versa.
  • If you have already submitted assignments for the back papers in your first year, you do not need to resubmit them. However, you will need to ensure that you meet the assignment submission requirements for the second year.
  • It's important to note that you will need to complete all your back papers within the stipulated time period subject to the course. IGNOU has a maximum time limit within which you need to complete your course requirements. You should refer to the university guidelines or contact the academic counselor for more information.
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How should I prepare for IIT Gandhinagar MSc Cognitive Science written test? How many sections are asked in the test?

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Subhashree Mukherjee Posted On : March 17th, 2021
Ph.D. at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (2018)

My brother appeared in the written test for MSc Cognitive Sciences in February 2020. So, I can give you some insight about the same. 

The written test analyses your comprehensive skills i.e. the ability to implement the things you read. The section will contain comprehension questions. It will also include some of the paragraphs or questions based on the Cognitive Science Journals. 

Examination Pattern:

The written test is the same for everyone. 

  • It contains 4 questions of comprehensive type and 1 of data interpretation. 
  • The total marks for the examination are 25 and the duration is 1 hour. 

Preparation Tips:

  • For preparation, you can simply take some random comprehensive type question off the internet and solve it. 
  • In his examination, my brother had passages from pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders, case-studies on behavioral experiments using VR/AR, etc. 
  • The questions are designed in a way that everyone can interpret them.

Be patient and stay motivated. All the best for your exam. 

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I have not yet received my IGNOU study material. What do I do?

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Celena Mathhews Posted On : October 18th, 2022
B.A. from University of Madras

Students should avoid completely relying on IGNOU study materials. They must prepare with the understanding that regardless of whether they obtain or do not obtain those recommended books and notes, their preparation must be fully operational and effective.

Apart from downloading the materials and studying them online, you should purchase the IGNOU Help Book for particular subjects of GULLY BABA PUBLICATION.

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How do I get good marks in IGNOU assignment?

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Shubham Tiwari Posted On : October 20th, 2022
B.C.A in Bachelor of Computer Applications Degrees, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Download previous 3-5 years' question papers from the IGNOU website, depending on your time constraints. Look for answers to these questions in the IGNOU material. It is pointless to recommend guides because the majority of their answers do not adhere to the topic or syllabus.

Make a list of the most important points. Remember to take notes on the keywords. Highlighting these keywords while writing the exam will give the examiner the impression that you have a good understanding of the question.

Depending on the question, try to include some diagrams or maps. It will undoubtedly give you an advantage. Because you have not read the entire material, you may find it difficult to understand at times. In that case, Google the keywords or the context to get a good idea of what the problem is.

Prepare each previous question paper in this manner and revise it at least twice. Examine your assignment question as well.

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What is the syllabus of an entrance test held by DU for an MA in Political Science?

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Seenu Jha Posted On : October 6th, 2022
M.A in Master of Arts in Political Science & Comparative Politics, University of Delhi
The entrance exam for MA Political Science at DU was once a descriptive exam, but recently it has changed to an objective one. Exam format: 
  • 100 questions with answer choices(MCQs)
  • 120 minutes is the total duration of the exam.
  • Total marks are 400.
  • Marks per correct answer is 4.
  • General cutoff is 40 (on average)
  • Negative grades for DU MA political science: yes (1/4)

It is advised to read the references below:

  1. Gupta DU political science book. (Be cautious of answers)
  2. Objective political science by Gupta.
The syllabus is divided into six areas:
  • Political theory
  • Political thought (western and Indian)
  • Comparative politics and political analysis
  • Indian constitution
  • Public administration
  • International relations
In terms of preparation, self-study is the best method of learning.
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Is it tough to pass the MCA from IGNOU?

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Swaleha Khan Posted On : October 20th, 2022
MCA from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

MCA IGNOU is unquestionably difficult. Especially the third semester of mathematics. It is more difficult than regular MCA and B.tech computer science programs. Many students were unable to pay the fees for their Btech after completing their 12th grade. They could have become financially better off if they had gotten a job while also studying MCA IGNOU and were able to pay the nominal fees charged by MCA IGNOU.

Some people may have missed out on engineering graduation because they did not receive proper guidance during their 12th year. When such people enter the corporate world, they have a good idea of what they want and then decide to take a course, and the bright ones take MCA IGNOU and pass it.

The conclusion is that yes, of course, MCA IGNOU is absolutely the most difficult computer science course in India. And if someone has passed it, you can be confident that she/he is very good.

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How tough is it to score 70 in the IGNOU BA?

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Kamya Kamra Posted On : October 20th, 2022
BA from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

You must conduct conceptual research. You must write answers that are free of grammatical errors. If you look through previous year question papers, you will notice that IGNOU asks less traditional questions. IGNOU asks questions based on your concept, such as "what do you think," "what is your opinion," and so on. Everything is contained in the study materials. You simply must take both the assignment and the TEE seriously. 

Start preparing for each TEE one month in advance, and dedicate that one month solely to your BA degree. It is advised to watch videos and read articles from GOOGLE. Concentrate on conceptual research. It will be beneficial to achieve more than 65% overall. It would not be difficult to obtain a 70% in IGNOU. Just consistency is required.

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Does everyone pass easily at DU?

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Raja Yayati Yadav Posted On : October 12th, 2022
b.com hons from University of Delhi

Passing at DU is contingent on the following factors:

1. Determining your course of action. It is not as simple for honors courses such as B. Com (Hons.), Economics (Hons.), and so on.

2. The student's mental capacity.

3. The student's academic focus and comprehension of subjects chosen by the student.

It would not be incorrect to say that passing the graduation level exams at Delhi University is relatively easy, but passing the postgraduate level exams is not as simple as passing the lower level exams. Yes, if you study diligently for a month before the exams, you will easily pass.

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What is the syllabus for the entrance exam for M A English from DU?

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Ranveer Sanghi Posted On : October 10th, 2022
MA in English Literature, University of Delhi

The Pattern for M.A English Entrance Exams for University of Delhi is elaborated below:

  1. The entrance exam lasts 90 minutes and is designed to assess the candidate's command of the English language.

  1. The entrance exam will be divided into three sections.

  2. The first section consists of 60-mark objective model questions.

  3. The second section will be based on a passage of prose or verse and will include 20-point questions.

  4. A short essay model question is included in the third section (based on a general literary topic). This section also carries 20 points, for a total of 100 points for the entire test.

3. Admissions are made in order of merit based on performance in the entrance exam.

You are required to revisit your graduation studies, and if you have access to the previous year's papers, solve some of them before taking the exam.

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