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IGNOU Placements 2024 - Average & Highest Package, Percentage

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Updated on - Dec 12, 2024 10:01 AM IST

IGNOU Placements 2023

IGNOU placement data for the year 2023 has not yet been published by the authorities. The placement details from the previous years have been provided for reference. The most recent IGNOU placement drive was conducted on February 15, 2023. The IGNOU placement package provided to the students ranges from Rs 20,000 to as high as Rs 30,000, with incentives. 

The organisations that participated in the IGNOU recruitment drive were Air India SATS and APTARA. They offered job roles as Customer Service Executives, Copy Editors and Technical Writers. The placement drive was conducted at Baba Saheb Ambedkar Convention Centre on the Maidan Garhi Campus of Indira Gandhi National Open University. Other than this, the overall IGNOU placement rate was recorded around 70% to 80%. A dedicated placement cell conducts the drives and provides its students with placement opportunities.

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IGNOU Placements 2022

ParametersDetails
Placement Percentage70% to 80%
Average Salary PackageRs 3 LPA to Rs 4 LPA
Highest Salary PackageRs 15 LPA
Top Recruiting CompaniesGlobiva, Radical Minds, Aviva India, Aegon Life Insurance, etc.
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IGNOU Top Recruiters

Aviva IndiaInfosysL&TGoibibo.com
Yatra.comGlobivaICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Pvt. Ltd.Club Mahindra
Aegon Life InsuranceReliance Life InsuranceRadical MindsSATS
Air IndiaAPTARAArcis-E India Pvt. Ltd.Bharat BPO
Autoportal.comMagic-PINAxis BankKonexions Back Office Services
TATA AIA Life Insurance Company LimitedDalmia BIZ Best Price Retail Pvt. Ltd.Reliance Jio Infocomm LtdCollegeDekho.com
Future Soft Solution Pvt. Ltd.FlexAbilityCapgeminiICCCS Ltd
Globus InfocomInterglobe TechnologiesGenpact Ltd.Point 1 Solution Pvt. Ltd.
HDFC BankPolicy BazaarNetAmbitDelvin Formulations
WiproCiscoConvergysTender News.com
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IGNOU Placement Cell

The placement cell at Indira Gandhi National Open University is called the Campus Placement Cell (CPC). It was created in 2005 at the IGNOU headquarters to simplify the process of employment for its diverse student population across the country. All the IGNOU University placement related operations are conducted here. It provides job opportunities to students as well as IGNOU alumni. 

Indira Gandhi National Open University provides courses that enable students to become job ready. The CPC provides support to visiting employers at all stages of the IGNOU placement process by making resources available to them. At the headquarters, regional centres, study centres, and company sites, the CPC organises various job fairs, placement & recruitment drives, and employability enhancement programmes. The goal of the IGNOU placement cell is to maintain a bond between industry and academia by bridging the gap between them.

Students can register for the IGNOU campus placement through the registration portal. On the official website, they have to click on the ‘Placement Assistance’ section to get directed to the IGNOU placement registration portal.

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IGNOU Placement Drive

Throughout the years, numerous organisations visited the campus through IGNOU placement drives, job fairs and so forth. Here are some details from several drives over the years.

Indira Gandhi National Open University Placement Drives

Company NameStudents AppearedStudents Selected
India City Walks, Gurgaon628
BMA Wealth Created, Noida21761
FlexAbility, (RPO of ABC Consultants, Gurgaon.2367
TATA AIA Life Insurance Company Limited15556
Arcis-E India Pvt. Ltd.338
Konexions Back Office Services.663461
Magic-PIN38021
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd17368
Dalmia BIZ Bestprice Retail Pvt. Ltd18877
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IGNOU Alumni Network

Indira Gandhi National Open University has its own alumni portal, specifically curated to strengthen the alumni association. Throughout the years, IGNOU graduates have found success in their chosen fields. The IGNOU alumni are extremely talented and skillful. The university also helps the alumni with job opportunities through the Campus Placement Cell (CPC). A dedicated portal has been created for the alumni of the university. Job notifications are also provided in the IGNOU alumni portal (ignoualumni.samarth.edu.in) as well. Several university graduates are now in well-known positions in their respective disciplines. The following are some IGNOU notable alumni:

Indira Gandhi National Open University Notable Alumni

AlumniCurrent Field/ Work/ Profession
Lipin RajIAS Officer 
Biswatosh SenguptaIndian Academician
Ashok KhemkaIAS Officer, Computer Scientist, Economist
General Deepak KapoorChief of Army, Indian Army
Reema DebnathIndian Actress
Keshvendra KumarIAS Officer 
Deepika PadukoneIndian Actress
Kumar Ravikant SinghIAS Officer 
Karthik Gurunathan IyerPassed Civil Services Exam in one attempt
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IGNOU Reviews

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IGNOU university is top ranking university in India they have lot of placement offers to the student
By pallavi shelar | Master of Arts (History) (MAH) | 2024
November 20, 2024 10:43:06

Placement: IGNOU university is top ranking university in India they have lot of placement offers to the student also they are connected with various companies within India and outside india they offer to students who are genuine in their jobs and careers they appointed in great job

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Placements in IGNOU
By Sanchit Kapoor | Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | 2023
September 12, 2024 11:58:57

Placement: IGNOU provide less chance for placement but they help students for placements by conducting college placement. And they depends on students skills who select or not.

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Not so good in placement.
By Gaurav Chhetri | B.A. Honours Psychology (BAPCH) | 2024
September 12, 2024 10:59:58

Placement: See open colleges are new at receiving respect and value in the education system. So yeah facts says that open colleges degree is as valuable as other colleges but it definitely isn't the full truth. So placement is really low despite these facts .

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Very less placement chance
By Akshat Chourasia | B.Com General (BCOMG) | 2024
September 11, 2024 12:19:00

Placement: The chance of placement from IGNOU is very less as it is run on odl method the open distance learning method. The chance of getting placement is 10 percentage

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My college's Placements
By Ayush Kumar Gupta | Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | 2017
April 19, 2024 12:29:27

Placement: The college provides abundant placement opportunities, Renowned companies such as Wipro, Ford, Accenture, TCS, Infosys, Deloitte, and others actively recruit from the campus.

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The placement provide IGNOU
By Utkarsh kumar | Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | 2025
March 31, 2024 04:20:09

Placement: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a prominent institution offering distance education programs across various disciplines. While IGNOU provides quality education and equips students with valuable skills, its approach towards placement assistance varies from traditional universities. IGNOU doesn't have a centralized placement cell like conventional universities. Instead, it facilitates placement through its regional centers and study centers. These centers often collaborate with local industries, organizations, and placement agencies to inform students about job opportunities. Additionally, IGNOU organizes job fairs, career counseling sessions, and workshops to enhance students' employability. It also maintains a database of vacancies and notifies students through its website and regional centers. However, the placement scenario at IGNOU can be challenging for some students due to factors such as the absence of campus recruitment drives and the need for students to actively seek out opportunities themselves. Networking, building professional connections, and gaining practical experience through internships become crucial for IGNOU students to secure employment. Despite these challenges, IGNOU alumni have found success in various sectors globally, showcasing the effectiveness of the education and skills imparted by the university. Therefore, while IGNOU may not offer the same structured placement support as traditional universities, its emphasis on self-reliance and skill development equips students for the competitive job market.

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Placement over all the country
By vaishali chaudhary | Bachelor of Arts (General) (BAG English) | 2024
February 29, 2024 04:58:03

Placement: Placements all over the country because it is international University they provide us good placements and jobs in growing companies and departments.

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very useful and conditional
By ANAS VP | Bachelor of Arts (General) (BAG English) | 2024
February 29, 2024 02:36:05

Placement: Very interested and fixed placement terms of ignou university is too special and not replaceable that honour to other universities like local study centers

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Experience for placement in College
By SHAHRUKH KHAN | Bachelor of Science (BSCG) (UGC-CBCS) | 2024
February 28, 2024 10:38:34

Placement: As an IGNOU student in the open college system, the lack of placement opportunities provided by the college is a significant concern. The college does not offer any meaningful support or resources for students seeking employment after completing their studies. This is particularly troubling for students in the open college system, who may already face unique challenges in entering the workforce. The absence of placement assistance deprives students of valuable opportunities to gain practical experience and secure job placements. It also reflects poorly on the college's commitment to the success and future prospects of its students. It is imperative for the college to establish a robust placement cell and collaborate with industry partners to provide students with access to internships, job fairs, and other career development opportunities. This will not only benefit the students but also enhance the college's reputation and attract more students in the future.

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Good placement revord
By AB SIVAKUMAR | Master of Arts (Sociology) (MSO) | 2021
February 24, 2024 01:32:56

Placement: IGNOU is a highly recognised University for career development and advancement. In my four decades of HR experience, I have successfully guided the careers of at least 200 candidates who took up IGNOU courses.

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IGNOU contact number is 011-29571301or 011-29571528. You can call at this number to get information about courses and admission. Indira Gandhi National Open University is accredited by NAAC with an “A+” grade. Established in 1985, the university offers certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MBA, MCom etc. are some of the popular courses offered by the university. IGNOU admissions are done on merit and entrance exam basis. The university is one of the best universities in India for distance education. IGNOU fee structure is very affordable and reasonable.

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Dear Rahuldeb

For any queries regarding admission, coursework, examinations, etc., you can contact the helpline number of the Indira Gandhi National Open University which is 0120-2405012, 2405014. Apart from this, you can also submit your query in the form of a message through the official website of IGNOU. To do the same, you can visit the site igram.ignou.ac.in, which is the official student grievance portal of the university. Here, select the category of your query and mention your subject and then click on ‘Submit’. For any other queries, you can also mail to ssc@ignou.ac.in. 

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Dear Student, 

The Indira Gandhi National Open University was set up in 1985. It is a central distance-learning university which offers flexible and quality education in disciplines like arts, commerce, science, computers, nutrition, etc. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Distance Education Council (DEC). According to UNESCO, it is one of the largest central distance learning institutions in the country which is accredited by the NAAC as well. The IGNOU admission to most of the courses is based on merit, while for some courses like MBA and B.Ed, an entrance test is conducted. 

Courses are delivered in a flexible manner and through digital channels like the E-Gyankosh and E-Content apps of IGNOU, radio broadcasts, as well as online resources. The course fees are affordable and range from Rs 4,000 to Rs 30,000 per year. The university also has thirty-five academic counsellors who assist students for all doubts and queries. Further, the study material is provided through post as well as uploaded on various digital platforms. The material is highly helpful as per the various reviews provided by students. 

IGNOU QnA

Who were the top recruiters at IGNOU placements?

The IGNOU placement process involves the conduction of various campus placement drives and job fairs. Through these activities, the students of the university are given the opportunity to sit for job interviews. Over the years, Indira Gandhi National Open University has successfully conducted several placement drives in several regions of India. Companies from a variety of sectors such as Information Technology, Journalism, Customer Support, Banking & Insurance, Sales, etc. took part in the IGNOU placement drives. Some of the top recruiting companies include Globiva, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company, Club Mahindra, Aegon Life Insurance, Convergys, Konexions Back Office Services, Capgemini, Tender News.com, Magic-PIN, Globus Infocom, Policy Bazaar, HDFC Bank, Aviva India, L&T, Infosys, etc.

Who are some of the notable alumni from IGNOU?

Indira Gandhi National Open University is one of the most popular universities to provide distance and part time courses at all degree levels. It has awarded certificates, diplomas, and degrees to more than 34 lakh students so far, as a result, it is the world's biggest alumni network. In order to facilitate connection and experience sharing among the university’s alumni, the Alumni Association of IGNOU (AAI) was created. Both current and ex-students benefit greatly from an engaged IGNOU alumni network. Many reputed personalities graduated from IGNOU. Some of the noteworthy alumni are:

  • General Deepak Kapoor: Chief of Army, Indian Army.
  • Keshvendra Kumar: IAS Officer.
  • Kumar Ravikant Singh: IAS Officer.
  • Biswatosh Sengupta: Indian Academician.
  • Ashok Khemka: IAS Officer, Computer Scientist, Economist.
  • Lipin Raj: IAS Officer.

What is the IGNOU highest package offered to the students?

The university is well known for its high quality, distance-learning-only higher education programmes that are approved by the Indian government. Opportunities for community involvement are provided by the Indira Gandhi National Open University in India and abroad. The Campus Placement Cell (CPC) is in charge of conducting the placements here. It enables IGNOU students to network and engage in academic activities, which improves their employment prospects. Many reputed companies from different sectors take part in the IGNOU placements and provide adequate salary packages on the basis of the student's overall skills and knowledge of the subject. The IGNOU highest package offered to the students is Rs 15 lakh per annum.

Are IGNOU placement drives conducted for students?

Yes, placement drives conducted by the Indira Gandhi National Open University is one of the processes through which student of the university secure placements. Other than this job fairs are also conducted. The IGNOU placement drives are conducted by the Campus Placement Cell (CPC). Numerous reputed companies throughout the years have participated in it and have hired students. Some of the top companies that took part in the IGNOU placements drive are:

  • Konexions Back Office Services: 461 students were selected out of 663.
  • Dalmia BIZ Bestprice Retail Pvt. Ltd: 77 students were selected out of 188.
  • Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd: 68 students were selected out of 173.
  • BMA Wealth Created, Noida: 61 students were selected out of 217.
  • TATA AIA Life Insurance Company Limited: 56 students were selected out of 155.
  • Magic-PIN: 21 students were selected out of 380.

What is the IGNOU average package offered to the students?

The students who graduate from the Indira Gandhi National Open University have the opportunity to sit for the placements conducted by the university via campus recruitment drives and job fairs. The majority of the students from the university secure an average salary package. A select few individuals who have the ability to flourish and secure top positions are given the higher placement packages. Through the IGNOU placement department’s drives and job fairs, students get to sit for interviews from reputed companies like HCL Technologies, TATA, ICICI Bank, Reliance, etc. The IGNOU average package offered to the students in the year 2022, ranges from Rs 3 lakh per annum to Rs 4 lakh per annum.

What is the use of the IGNOU alumni portal?

Indira Gandhi National Open University is one of India's oldest and largest distance learning establishments to offer higher education at certificate, diploma and degree levels. It is made up of a total of 21 schools of study, a network of 67 regional centres and 29 partner institutions abroad. To facilitate communication and networking between the current students and the alumni, the university has also created the Alumni Association of IGNOU (AAI). There is a dedicated alumni portal (ignoualumni.samarth.edu.in). The IGNOU alumni have the opportunity to continue their education, connect with other alumni for employment opportunities, get various discounts and offers on programme fees and get access to the library and other facilities, through the IGNOU alumni portal.

What is the function of the IGNOU placement cell?

Indira Gandhi National Open University has an active placement cell, solely dedicated to providing students and alumni of the university with respectable job opportunities in their desired field. The Campus Placement Cell (CPC) was developed in 2005 and functions under the IGNOU placement coordinator. At every level of the placement process, the CPC supports visiting companies by making resources available to them. The major function of the IGNOU placement cell is organising a variety of job fairs, placement and recruitment campaigns, along with employability enhancement courses at the regional centres, headquarters, study centres, and even the company sites. Additionally, the cell intends to introduce fresh initiatives like creating soft skill modules for the students in order to broaden its activity base.

How is the IGNOU placements?

The placements at Indira Gandhi National Open University are conducted by the dedicated campus placement cell or the CPC. Being one of the top distance learning universities in India, it ensures that every student and alumni of IGNOU secure placements after graduation. Over the years, the university has maintained a placement record of 70% to 80%. The courses offered at IGNOU ensure that students get proper job-centric learning, which helps them showcase their skills during the placement drives conducted by the university. In the IGNOU placements recorded for the year 2022, the students were salary packages ranging from Rs 3 LPA to Rs 4 LPA. The highest IGNOU placement package offered to the students was Rs 15 LPA.
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