MBA Handbook 19 20
MBA Handbook 19 20
MBA Handbook 19 20
OF
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
(MBA and Specialisation Post Graduate
Diploma Programmes)
2020
Programmes on Offer
• Master of Business Administration
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Markets Practice
May, 2019
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CONTENTS
Page Nos.
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● Apppendix - 1 Name and Code of Programmes, Eligibility and Fees ..................................................... 25
● Apppendix - 2 Addresses and Code of IGNOU Regional Centres (RCs) ................................................ 26
● Apppendix - 3 Region-wise List of Study Centres .................................................................................. 44
● Apppendix - 4 List of State Codes .......................................................................................................... 87
● Apppendix - 5 Codes for Educational Qualification, Sex, Category, Territory, Marital Status,
Social Status and Employment Status ................................................................................. 88
● Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications .................................................................................................... 89
● Apppendix - 6 Modalities of Submission of Assignments and Term-End Examination ......................... 95
● Instructions for Filling the Application Form for Admission to Management Programme( Form-2) ... 101
● Application Form for Admission to Management Programme (Form-2) .............................................. 103
● Form of Caste Certificate to be Sent by the Candidate Belonging to OBC ........................................... 101
● Apppendix - 7 Internal Credit Transfer Scheme for Fresh Admission to Management Programme
(Applicable after expiry of maximum duration) .............................................................. 107
● Application Form for Internal Credit Transfer (ICT) in Management Programmes for those who
have sought Fresh Admission through Form-3 (Appendix 7 – Proforma ) ........................................... 109
● Instructions for Filling the Application Form for Seeking Fresh Admission to
Management Programme in Order to complete the left over courses (Form 3) .................................... 113
● Application Form for Seeking Fresh Admission to Management Programme in Order to complete
the left over courses (Form 3) ............................................................................................................... 115
● Apppendix - 8 : Course Components of Management Programme ....................................................... 117
● Guidelines for Project Course (MS-100) .............................................................................................. 172
● Proforma for Approval of Project Proposal (MS-100) .......................................................................... 179
● Remuneration Bill for Guidance of Project Work (MS-100) ................................................................ 181
● Re-Registration/Course Option Form ................................................................................................... 183
● Requisition for Fresh set of Assignments ............................................................................................. 185
● Application Form for Re-evaluation of Answer Script ......................................................................... 187
● Application Form for Obtaining Photocopy of the Answer Script ........................................................ 189
● Application Form for Early Declaration of Result of Term-End Examination ..................................... 191
● Application Form for Obtaining Duplicate Grade Card/Mark-sheet .................................................... 193
● Application Form for Non-Receipt of Study Material/Assignment ...................................................... 194
● Application Form for Issue of Migration Certificate ............................................................................ 195
● Application Form for Issue of Official Transcript ................................................................................ 197
● Application Form for Change/Correction of Address/Study Centre ..................................................... 199
● Application Form for Improvement in Division/Class ......................................................................... 201
● Annexures I-VI ..................................................................................................................................... 203
● Sample OPENMAT Test Paper ............................................................................................................... 217
● IGNOU Policy for Prevention, Prohibition and Punishment of Sexual Harassment of ......................... 244
Women at Workplace
● IDENTITY CARD
● ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARD
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THE UNIVERSITY
The Indira Gandhi National Open University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 to achieve the
following objectives:
* democratising higher education by taking education to the doorsteps of the students,
* providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it, irrespective of age, region, or formal
qualifications,
* offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocational orientation to the courses
* promoting and developing distance education in India,
* setting and maintaining standards in distance education in the country — as an apex body for the purpose.
Some of the special features of the Open and Distance Education System currently practised by IGNOU are:
* Relaxed entry requirements
* Provision of equal opportunity of admission to people from all over the country,
* Provision of learning at one’s own pace, place and time,
* Cost-effective and cost-efficient educational operations,
* Multi-media approach in the preparation of course packages,
* Self-instructional Printed and Audio/Video course materials,
* Network of student support services throughout the country,
* Face-to-face Counselling and Tele-counselling,
* Continuous evaluation through assignments,
* Provision of terminal examination two times a year,
* Telecast of Video Programmes on the National Network of Doordarshan (DD)
* Interactive Satellite Aided Communication Network (Teleconferencing),
* Interactive Radio Counselling.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
The University offers programmes leading to Certificate, Diploma or Degree, covering conventional as well as
innovative programmes. Most of these programmes have been developed after an initial survey of the demand
for such studies. They are launched with a view to fulfil the student’s needs for:
* certification,
* improvement of skills,
* acquisition of professional qualifications,
* continuing education and professional development at work place,
* self-enrichment,
* diversification of knowledge, etc.
COURSE MATERIAL
Learning materials are prepared for the courses by teams of experts drawn from conventional universities,
management institutions and professionals from all over the country and in-house faculty. These materials are
edited by the content experts and language experts at IGNOU before they are finally sent to the press. Similarly,
audio and video programmes are produced in consultation with the course writers, in-house faculty and producers.
These materials are previewed and reviewed by the faculty as well as outside experts and edited or modified
wherever necessary before they are despatched to the Study Centres and Doordarshan.
CREDIT SYSTEM
The University follows the ‘Credit System’ for most of its programmes. Each credit amounts to 30 hours of
study comprising all learning activities. Thus, a six credit course involves 180 hours of study. All management
courses are six credit courses except the project course which is of 12 credits. This helps the student to understand
the academic effort one has to put in, in order to successfully complete a course. Completion of an academic
programme (Degree, Diploma or Certificate) requires successful clearing of both, the assignments and the term-
end examination of each course in a programme.
DELIVERY SYSTEMS
The methodology of instruction in this University is different from that of the conventional Universities. The
Open University System is more learner-oriented and the learner is an active participant in the teaching-learning
process. Most of the instruction is imparted through distance, rather than face-to-face communication. The
University follows a multi-media approach for instruction. It comprises :
a) Print Material : The printed material of the programme is supplied to the students in batches of blocks for
every course. A block which comes in the form of a booklet generally comprises 3 to 5 units.
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b) Audio-Visual Material Aids : The learning package contains audio and video programmes which have been
produced by the University for better clarification and enhancement of understanding of the course material
given to the student. A video programme is normally of 25-30 minutes’ duration. The audio programmes are
run and video programmes are screened at the study centres during the hours of the counselling session. The
video programmes of Management Studies are telecast on DD (National) on Monday at 6.00 am. Some of the
selected stations of All India Radio also broadcast the audio programmes. Students can confirm the broadcast
schedule for the programmes from their study centres. The information is also provided on the University
website.
c) Counselling Sessions : Normally, counselling sessions are held as per a schedule drawn before hand by the
Study Centre Coordinator. They are held on weekends, i.e., Saturday and Sunday. There are 6 counselling
sessions of 2½ hour duration for each course in face to face mode. Additionally the University conducts live
phone-in-programmes through various stations of All India Radio. Schedule of these phone-in-programmes
would be available at study centres. Live teleconferencing sessions are also conducted via satelite through
interactive TV channel.
Learners may seek the help of following University functionaries for sorting out the issues indicated below :
Students are advised to get in touch with their Study Centres for latest/updated information.
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ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
The eligibility criteria for admission to MBA programme would be as per the AICTE norms viz.
• Any graduate (Including Chartered Accountancy/Cost Accountancy/Company Secretaryship) with 50% marks
for general category/45% for reserved category as per government of India rules.
• Student should ensure that his/her CGPA should meet the eligibility percentage requirement.
• Clearance of OPENMAT entrance test of IGNOU conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)
• No age bar
Note:
• Bachelor’s Degree means Bachelor’s Degree of not less than 3 year duration.
• IGNOU also accepts First degree of 2 year duration obtained from a recognized university completed up to
the year 1998-99 for purposes of higher studies; provided such students have undergone a further one
year bridge course and passed the same, to be in conformity with UGC Regulations.
• Students who had enrolled themselves in the first degree course prior to June 4, 1986 and students
who had successfully completed their first degree course prior to June 4, 1986, irrespective of their
duration shall be treated at par with the students who have completed 3 years degree and they are
not required to undergo a further one year bridge course. Degrees obtained prior to June 4, 1986
and the degree awarded to the students enrolled upto June 1986 shall be treated valid for all purposes
including admission to a Masters degree programme and other higher studies.
• ‘One sitting B.A. degree’: One sitting B.A. degree of Osmania University, Andhra University, Kakatiya
University, Kurukshetra University, etc. is recognized for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Master’s
degree programmes subject to the condition that the candidates have enrolled for the programme
up to the year 1995-96 and completed their course up to the year 1998-99. Besides, such candidates
should have a gap of two year after +2 before they have registered themselves for ‘One sitting BA degree’.
• Degrees acquired from an ‘Off Campus’ Study Centre/Learning Centre of Private Universities outside
the territorial jurisdiction of the concerned State is also not recognized for purposes of admission to
IGNOU’s academic programmes unless it has specific approval of the University Grants Commission as
per provisions of UGC (ESTABLISHMENT OF AND MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN PRIVATE
UNIVERSITY) REGULATIONS, 2003.
• Similarly, Degrees acquired from an ‘Off Campus’ Study Centre/ ‘Off-shore’ Campus of Central/State/
Deemed to be University/Institutions of National Importance offered through Distance mode of learning will
be accepted for higher studies in IGNOU; provided these have been obtained as per territorial jurisdiction
of these Central/State/Deemed to be University/Institutions of National Importance prescribed by the University
Grants Commission.
• Last date for filling online application form for appearing in Entrance Test, OPENMAT-XLVI and OPENMAT
XLVII, is will be as notified by the Student Evaluation Division (SED) For OPENMAT-XLVI the date of entrance
examination is 27-07-2019.
• The University reserves the right to grant/deny admission to any candidate.
• The candidate should meet the eligibility requirements as mentioned above by the last date for submission of
application form for admission (Form 2) to Management Programme.
* For change in dates, if any refer to our Entrance advertisement (OPENMAT) and our website www.ignou.ac.in and
www.ntaignou.nic.in or contact the concerned regional centre.
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ENTRANCE TEST (OPENMAT XLVI and XLVII)
Admission to Management Programmes of IGNOU is done through OPENMAT Entrance test, held twice a
year. For appearing in the entrance test (OPENMAT) a student has to fill up APPLICATION FORM FOR
OPENMAT ENTRANCE TEST which has to be filled online only . Weblink for filling online form is
https://ntaignou.nic.in or you can log in to www.ignou.ac.in which will redirect you to the NTA website. Please
see the instructions for filling up the OPENMAT ENTRANCE TEST. The Entrance Test will be held on the
following dates:
A student can appear in anyone of the above OPENMAT Examinations. If a student wants to appear in more than
one OPENMAT Examinations s/he is required to apply separately for each OPENMAT.
ADMISSION
Admission to the Management Programme (MBA) will be done on the basis of the score obtained in the OPENMAT,
conducted all over India twice a year as per above schedule.
The result of the OPENMAT exam would be displayed on the university website www.ignou.ac.in and NTA
website and result card would be sent to all the candidates who have appeared in the OPENMAT examination. It
will indicate whether the candidate has qualified or not qualified for admission on the basis of cut-off score as
decided by the University. After qualifying in OPENMAT, a learner will have to apply for admission on the
specified APPLICATION FORM (Form 2) which is given in the Prospectus alongwith required documents to
the Regional Director concerned.
Indicative course selection plan in order to complete MBA Programme in two years.
Semester I : Any five courses from MS-1 to MS-11 excluding MS-10
Semester II : Rest of five courses
Semester III : MS-10, MS-95, two specialisation courses of your choice and MS-100
Semester IV : MS-91, three specialisation courses from specialisation stream opted in Semester-
III and any one elective course out of MS-92,93,94,96,97.
Learners are advised to retain five Copies of the Application Form submitted to NTA.
Admission will be offered to all those attaining the cut off score and above, subject to their fulfilling other
eligibility criteria as mentioned in Appendix 1.
# For change in dates or time, if any refer to our Entrance advertisement (OPENMAT) and our website www.ignou.ac.in
and www.ntaignou.nic.in or contact the concerned regional centre.
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INCOMPLETE AND LATE APPLICATIONS
Incomplete and late application forms for admission will be summarily rejected without referring to the
candidate. The students are, therefore, advised to fill all the relevant columns carefully and enclose the
application form for admission alongwith the requisite fee through a Bank Draft, copies of testimonials,
caste certificate, educational qualifications, and any other certificate, if required, original hall ticket for
OPENMAT entrance test and the result card. The university will not accept any statement from the students
about their ignorance in meeting these requirements.
RE-REGISTRATION/RE-ADMISSION
1) Application Form for Admission to Management Programme (Form 2) will be submitted only at the time
of first entry to the programme. Subsequent continuation in the programme will be through
RE-REGISTRATION FORMS, which is through online mode.
Schedule for online Re-registration Forms will be as notified by Registrar SRD.
2) You must submit Re-registration Form 'online'.
3) You will be allowed to register for a maximum of five courses per semester.
4) Registration for MS-100 (Project Course) will be allowed only after you have registered for MS-1 to MS-9 and
MS-95 (10 courses).
5) A course once registered for study, must be successfully completed within 4 semesters (the validity period).
In case of failure to do so, you will be required to re-validate the registration by paying the requisite fee of
`1,800/- per course by filling the Online Re-registration form.
6) On re-registration once again, the SLMs are despatched for the 2nd time. Besides, the earlier score of qualified
assignments and/or term-end examination can be retained and the student will be required to complete the left over
requirements of that course.
7) Mailing of study material is course-wise and material for each course will be despatched in one package.
8) Change of Courses: A learner has to indicate in the Re-Registration/Course Option/Re-Admission Form , the
courses s/he is opting for. However, request for change of courses will be entertained within one-and-a-half
month of the commencement of the session (i.e. by 15th February and 16th August for first and second semes-
ters of the year respectively) on payment of a fee of `1800/- per course through Demand Draft drawn in favour of
IGNOU payable at the city of the Regional Centre. The application should be addressed to the Regional
Director, IGNOU Regional Centre of your region.
9) Change of specialisation stream is not permitted.
ACQUIRING ADDITIONAL PG SPECIALISATION DIPLOMA(S)
A learner, if so wishes, can acquire one or more additional PG Specialization Diploma (other than the one re-
flected in his/her MBA degree) by pursuing six courses from the chosen stream under the same Enrol No. within
the prescribed maximum duration of 5 years. Procedure for re-registration of course would remain unchanged in
such cases as well. However, such additional specialization(s) will not be reflected in the MBA degree. For acquiring
additional diplomas the student needs to complete six new courses from the chosen stream. While doing MBA s/he
would have already done the basic courses viz MS-1 to 9 and MS-11. Now in order to complete additional specialisation
PG Diploma s/he would have to choose 6 courses from that specialisation leaving apart MS-1 to MS-9 which are
basic courses and s/he has already completed in his/her MBA.
SPECIALISATION POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (DIRECT ENTRY)
Direct admission (without OPENMAT) to Specialisation PG Diploma Programme
The students interested in pursuing specialization PG Diploma Programme can apply for admission without clearing
OPENMAT subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria specified below:
Eligibility Criteria
• Any graduate (Including Chartered Accountancy/Cost Accountancy/Company Secretaryship) with 50% makrs for
general category/45% for reserved category as per government of India rules.
• Student should ensure that his/her CGPA should meet the eligibility percentage requirement.
• No age bar
A separate prospectus is available for additional information.
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Structure
The structure of specialisation PG Diploma Programme is:
• 6 courses (36 credits) – One Compulsory course and 5 elective course from the chosen specialization area.
• Two Semesters (One Year)
• Duration – Minimum – One year (Two Semesters)
Maximum – Three years (Six Semesters)
Option of credit transfer to Management Programme(MBA) for specialization PG Diploma holders (direct
entry student without OPENMAT)
In order to encourage students to obtain higher level qualification the University is operating Credit transfer scheme
for students who have taken admission to specialization PG Diploma through direct entry i.e. without OPENMAT.
The student who qualify OPENMAT subsequently after taking admission to specialization PG Diploma would be
provided credit transfer for the completed courses as per the University rules. In case the student has acquired more
than one PG Specialization Diploma the credit transfer whould be given for the one specialization diploma
only which would be reflected as specialization in MBA degree.
Rules with respect to re-registration credit transfer, are same as that of MBA.
The Specialization Programme in Functional Area consists of PG Diploma in 5 streams listed. In order to qualify
for a particular specialization P.G. Diploma a student is required to successfully complete one compulsory course
and five courses from that particular specialization steam.
School of Management Studies IGNOU
School of Management Studies began its operations in 1987 with the launch of Diploma in Management. This is
one of the largest management school in the world with objective of imparting flexible management education
resulting in reaching the unreached. The school has international presence also and it is offering management
programmes in various African and West-Asian countries.
The programmes offered by the school are designed in modular framework so as to give the student maximum
flexibility and multiple exit points.
UNIVERSITY RULES
The University reserves the right to change the rules from time to time. Latest rules will be applicable to all
the students irrespective of the year of their registration.
However the student who have taken admission to MP programme prior to January 2018 would be governed by the
old rules with required to re-registration. For the students who have taken admission prior to 'January 2018 the
maximum duration to successfully complete all the requirements for the award of Degree/Diploma would be 8 years.
For these students who then seek fresh admission for completing the left over courses the validity of fresh admission
would be 5 years.
Educational Qualifications Awarded by Private Institutions
Any educational qualification awarded by the Private University established under the provisions of the “Chhattisgarh
Niji Kshetra Vishwavidyalaya (Sathapana Aur Viniyam), Adhiniyam, 2002” are non-existent and cannot be considered
for admission to any of the programmes in IGNOU.
Validity of Degree for Admission
Master’s Degree obtained without a First degree will not be accepted. However, this condition is not applicable for
the five year Integrated Master’s degree acquired from a recongnized University/Institution.
Bachelor’s Degree means Bachelor’s Degree of not less than 3 years duration.
IGNOU also accepts First degree of 2 year duration obtained from a recognized university completed up to the year
1998-99 for purposes of higher studies; provided such students have undergone a further one year bridge
course and passed the same, to be in conformity with UGC Regulations.
Acceptance of 2 year Bachelor’s Degree
Students who had enrolled themselves in the first degree course prior to June 4, 1986 and students who had
successfully completed their first degree course, prior to June 4, 1986, irrespective of their duration shall
be treated at par with the students who have completed 3 years degree and they are not required to undergo
a further one year bridge course. Degrees obtained prior to June 4, 1986 and the degree awarded to the
students enrolled prior to June 1986 shall be treated valid for all purposes including admission to a Masters
degree programme and other higher studies.
‘One sitting B.A. degree’
One sitting B.A. degree of Osmania University, Andhra University, Kakatiya University. Kurukshetra University, etc.
is recognized for purpose of admission to IGNOU’s Master’s degree programmes subject to the condition
that the candidates have enrolled for the programme up to the year 1995-96 and completed their course up
to the year 1998-99. Besides, such candidates should have a gap of two year after +2 before they have registered
themselves for ‘One sitting BA degree’.
Degree acquired from an ‘Off Campus’ Study Centre/Learning Centre of Private University outside the territorial
jurisdiction of the concerned State is also not recognized for purposes of admission to IGNOU’s academic programmes
unless it has specifie approval of the University Grants Commission as per provisions of UGC (ESTABLISHMENT
OF AND MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES) REGULATIONS, 2003.
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Similarly, Degrees acquired from an ‘Off Campus’ Study Centre/‘Off-shore’ Campus of Central/State/Deemed to
be Universities/Institutions of National Importance offered through Distance mode of learning will be accepted for
higher studies in IGNOU; provided these have been obtained as per territorial jurisdiction of these Central/ State/
Deemed to be Universities/Institutions of National Importance prescribed by the University Grants Commission.
Simultaneous Registration
Students who are already enrolled in a programme of one year or longer duration can also simultaneously register
themselves for any Certificate programme of 6 months duration. However, if there is any clash of dates of
counselling or examination schedule between the two programmes taken, University will not be in a position to
make adjustment.
Simultaneously, pursuing two academic Programmes either from the same University, or one from the Open
University (under ODL mode) and the other from Conventional University (regular or face-to-face mode)
is not permitted, as of now, except Certificate Programme.
Refund of Fee
Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. It is also not adjustable against any other programme
of this University. However, in cases where University denies admission, the programme fee will be refunded
after deduction of processing fee, if any, through A/c Payee Cheque only.
Change of Programme
Change of programme from MBA to MBA (B&F) and vice-versa is not permitted.
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iv) Gazette Notification, in original, reflecting the change of name/surname;
Request for correction and/or change of Name/Surname will be entertained only before completion of the
programme.
Recognition
IGNOU Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are recongnized by all member Universities of the Association of Indian
Universities (AIU) and are at par with Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates of all Indian Universities/Institutions, as
per:
i) UGC Circular letter No. F1-52/2000 (CPP-II) dated 5th May, 2004 (Annexure-I)
ii) AIU Circular No. EV/II (449)/94/176915-177115 dated 14th January 1994 (Annexure-II)
iii) AICTE Circular F.No. AICTE/Academic/MOU-DEC/2005 dated 13th May 2005 (Annexure-III)
iv) UGC F.No. UGC/DEB/2013 dated 14th Oct. 2013 (Annexure-IV)
v) UGC Letter No. F.1-8/92 (CPP) dated February 1992 (Annexure-V)
vi) UGC Circular D.D. No. F.1-25/93 (CPP-II) dated 28th July 1993 (Annexure-VI)
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Student Handbook and Prospectus is available on university’s website www.ignou.ac.in.
Date of Entrance Last date of Validity of OPENMAT score and Last date for
Test submission of eligible to seek admission in* submission of
the OPENMAT application form for
Entrance test Admission (Form 2)*
Applcation form at the concerned
Online Regional Centre
alongwith Result Card,
Identity proof, and
other relevant documents
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Application Form for OPENMAT (XLVI or XLVII) Entrance Test, as the case may be, had to be filled
online only.
2. Hall Tickets will be only uploaded on the University website and NTA website 10 days before the exam.
Candidate can download hall ticket from IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in) or NTA website
www.ntaignou.nic.in and report to the examination centre for appearing in the entrance test.
3. The OPENMAT result will be uploaded on the university website (www.ignou.ac.in) and www.ntaignou.nic.in.
You can download the same from the IGNOU website and apply for admission.
4. *Those who qualify for admission will have to apply on the Admission Form (Form 2) given in this
prospectus to the Regional Director concerned. Such students will have a choice to take admission in any
of the two subsequent semesters, i.e., one who qualifies in July, 2019 OPENMAT may take admission in the
semester commencing in January 2020 or July 2020.
* For change in dates, if any refer to our Entrance advertisement (OPENMAT) and our website www.ignou.ac.in and
www.ntaignou.nic.in or contact the concerned regional centre.
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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
In the Management Programme, semester system is followed as: January to June (first semester of the year) and
July to December (second semester of the year). The following courses are on offer for the years 2019/2020 in
First and Second Semesters respectively. The students should opt for registration of those courses only
which are on offer during a particular semester.
7 MS-7 Information Systems for Managers 7 MS-7 Information Systems for Managers
8 MS-8 Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications
8 MS-8 Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications
9 MS-9 Managerial Economics
9 MS-9 Managerial Economics
10 MS-10 Organisational Design, Development & Change
10 MS-10 Organisational Design, Development & Change
11 MS-11 Strategic Management
11 MS-11 Strategic Management
12 MS-91 Advanced Strategic Management
12 MS-91 Advanced Strategic Management
13 MS-95 Research Methodology for Management
13 MS-95 Research Methodology for Management
Decisions
Decisions
14 MS-100 Project Work (equivalent to two courses)
14 MS-100 Project Work (equivalent to two courses)
15 MS-25 Managing Change in Organisations
15 MS-21 Social Processes and Behavioural Issues
16 MS-26 Organisational Dynamics
16 MS-22 Human Resource Development
17 MS-27 Compensation and Rewards Management
17 MS-23 Human Resource Planning
18 MS-28 Labour Laws
18 MS-24 Industrial Relations
19 MS-29 International Human Resource Management
19 MS-41 Working Capital Management
20 MS-44 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
20 MS-42 Capital Investment and Financing Decisions
21 MS-45 International Financial Management
21 MS-43 Management Control Systems 22 MS-46 Management of Financial Services
22 MS-51 Operations Research 23 MS-55 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
23 MS-52 Project Management 24 MS-56 Materials Management
24 MS-53 Production/Operations Management 25 MS-57 Maintenance Management
25 MS-54 Management Information Systems 26 MS-58 Management of R&D and Innovation
26 MS-61 Consumer Behaviour 27 MS-66 Marketing Research
27 MS-62 Sales Management 28 MS-68 Management of Marketing Communication and
28 MS-63 Product Management Advertising
29 MS-64 International Marketing 29 MS-611 Rural Marketing
30 MS-612 Retail Management
30 MS-65 Marketing of Services
31 MS-94 Technology Management
31 MS-92 Management of Public Enterprises
32 MS-96 Total Quality Management
32 MS-93 Management of New and Small Enterprises
33 MS-97 International Business Management
33 MFP-1 Equity Markets
34 MFP-2 Equity Derivatives 34 MFP-4 Currency and Debt Markets
35 MFP-3 Commodity Markets 35 MFP-5 Professionals in Financial Markets Practice
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Successful completion of a specific combination of above courses would lead to:
● Master of Business Administration (MBA), or
● Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM), or
● Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM), or
● Post-Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM), or
● Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM), or
● Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Markets Practice (PGDFMP)
The programme code for each of the programme is given in Appendix 5 at Page No. 88
IGNOU follows a modular approach in its programme offerings viz. if a student takes admission into MBA and
for some reason or the other is not able to complete all the courses s/he is provided with exit point. If s/he
completes 6 courses in a particular specialisation alongwith the compulsory basic course s/he would be awarded
Post Graduate Diploma in that particular specialisation.
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The Specialisation Diploma Programmes
The Specialisation Programme in Functional Areas consists of P.G. Diplomas in 5 streams listed below. In
order to qualify for a particular specialisation P.G. Diploma a student is required to successfully complete six
courses in all from that particular stream inclusive of one compulsory course.
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MAXIMUM DURATION IN MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
The maximum duration of the MBA Programme is 5 (five) years. Thereafter, students seeking ‘fresh admission’
for completion of the left over course(s), if any, will not be required to qualify the OPENMAT Entrance Test again.
However, this facility is available only once. A separate admission form (Form 3), which is a part of this booklet,
is required to be filled by such students.
If old students (initially admitted to MBA programme pre-JAN. 2018 sessions) fail to successfully complete all
the requirements for the award of Degree/Diploma in another 5 (five) year duration (i.e., 8+5=13 years), then s/he
will have to seek admission afresh (like any notherl new student) by qualifying the OPENMAT entrance test once
again, and no credit transfer facility will be provided. All formalities in such cases would remain the same as is
applicable in case of a fresh student.
1 2 3 4 5 6
01 2006 July June 2014 July 2014 JUNE 2019 **
02 2007 Jan. Dec. 2014 Jan. 2015 DEC. 2019 **
03 2007 July June 2015 July 2015 JUNE 2020 **
04 2008 Jan. Dec. 2015 Jan. 2016 DEC. 2020 **
05 2008 July June 2016 July 2016 JUNE 2021 **
06 2009 Jan. Dec. 2016 Jan. 2017 DEC. 2021 **
07 2009 July June 2017 July 2017 JUNE 2022 **
08 2010 Jan. Dec. 2017 Jan. 2018 DEC. 2022 **
09 2010 July June 2018 July 2018 JUNE 2023 **
10 2011 Jan. Dec. 2018 Jan. 2019 DEC. 2023 **
11 2011 July June 2019 July 2019 JUNE 2024 **
12 2012 Jan. Dec. 2019 Jan. 2020 DEC. 2024 **
13 2012 July June 2020 July 2020 JUNE 2025 **
14 2013 Jan. Dec. 2020 Jan. 2021 DEC. 2025 **
15 2013 July June 2021 July 2021 JUNE 2026 **
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16 2014 Jan. Dec. 2021 Jan. 2022 DEC. 2026 **
17 2014 July June 2022 July 2022 JUNE 2027 **
18 2015 Jan. Dec. 2022 Jan. 2023 DEC. 2027 **
19 2015 July June 2023 July 2023 JUNE 2028 **
20 2016 Jan. Dec. 2023 Jan. 2024 DEC. 2028 **
21 2016 July June 2024 July 2024 JUNE 2029 **
22 2017 Jan. Dec. 2024 Jan. 2025 DEC. 2029 **
23 2017 July June 2025 July 2025 JUNE 2030 **
Note:
1. Student Handbook & Prospectus of Management Programmes printed from 2008 onwards carries the information pertaining to
maximum duration of 8 years fixed in MBA. Similarly, Maximum duration of 5 (five) years, which came into force w.e.f.
JANUARY 2018 admission cycle, has been incorporated in the Prospectus of Management Programme–2019
onwards.
2. For old students initially registed up to Jan. 2003 admission cycle, maximum duration of 8 years was accounted as Dec.
2010. Their extended duration of 8 years (i.e. 8 + 8 = 16 years) had also elapsed in Dec. 2018. Therefore, they will
have to seek ‘admission afresh’ after clearing the OPENMAT entrance once again (like any other new student), if they
wish to pursue MBA Programme. No Internal Credit Transfer facility will be applicable to such students.
3. The extended duration of 5 years, on seeking fresh admission through Form No. 3 from JAN. 2018 session onwards has
commenced as per Col. No. 4 above for the old students initially registered from 2006 January and thereafter. Therefore, the
extended duration of 5 years indicated in Col. 5 above would be elapsed in June 2019 TEE onwards, irrespective of
whether they have sought fresh admission in July 2014 session onwards or not.
4. ** After seeking fresh admission through Form No. 3, if any student fails to complete all the requirements for the award of Degree/
Diploma within the 13 year duration (i.e. initial 8 years + extended duration of another 5 years) indicated in Col. No. 5 above, then
he/she will have to come as fresh candidate after clearing the OPENMAT again (like any other new student) and com-
plete all the courses afresh. No Credit transfer/credit exemption would be allowed.
Those students who were admitted earlier to Management Programmes [including SDM (Direct Entry)] without the
provision of Entrance Test are required to clear the mandatory requirement of clearance of Entrance Test while
seeking fresh admission. Such students will fill the normal Admission Form (Form 2) for continuance in the Programme
(like any other new student) and completell all the courses afresh. No credit transfer/credit exemption would
be allowed.
As indicated in ‘Re-Registration’ above, students would be allowed to register maximum five courses in a
semester to enable them to register/re-register for proper combination of 21 courses for the award of MBA Degree
in four semesters (i.e. two years). However, course(s) once registered must be successfully completed within four
semesters, failing which s/he would need to re-validate the registration for the course as prescribed above. The
validity of a course registered after 3½ year of the initial admission to the Programme would be reduced appropri-
ately, so that the prescribed maximum duration of five years would remain unchanged.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
A certificate of completion in one or more successfully completed courses may also be awarded to students who do
not wish to, or are unable to complete all the required courses for the Degree/Diploma and/or surplus courses
opted which do not form proper combination of courses for the award of Degree/Diploma. It may however, be
noted that the credit of a successfully completed course cannot be accounted for more than one programme.
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RESERVATION
The University provides reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, non-creamy layer of OBC,
War Widows, Kashmri Migrants and Physically Handicapped Learners, as per the Government of india rules, for
admission to its various programmes. However, submission of forged certificate under any category shall lead
not only to cancellation of admission but also be legally implicated as per Govt. of India rules.
FEE STRUCTURE
Course fee of `1800/- per course can be paid through a Bank Draft obtained from any one of the scheduled
banks in favour of IGNOU and should be payable at the city where your Regional Centre is situated (both at
the time of Admission and Re-registration). Please write your Name, Enrolment Number and address on the
back of the Bank Draft to ensure proper credit to your fee account.
Fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances. It is also not adjustable against any other
programme of this university.
Students belonging to Reserved Categories viz. SC, ST & Physically Handicapped admitted to IGNOU are eligible
for Government of India scholarships provided these are available for PG level programmes. They are advised
to collect scholarship forms from the Directorate of Social Welfare or Office of the Social Welfare Officer of the
concerned State Government and submit the filled in forms to them through the concerned Regional Director of
IGNOU. Scholarship scheme of National Centre for Promotion of Employment of Disabled People (NCPEDP) for
Post Graduate level programmes is available for the students of this university.
The university reserves the right to change the rules from time to time. However, latest rules
will be applicable to all the students irrespective of year of registration.
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Centre opted for. Request for change of Study Centre is normally accepted subject to availability of seat for
the programme at the new Study Centre asked for. Change of address and Study Centre are not permitted
until admissions are finalized.
EVALUATION
The evaluation system of the programme is based on two components:
For successfully qualifying a course, a student will have to obtain at least ‘D’ Grade in both continuous and term-end
examinations. However, the overall average should be at least ‘C’ grade for the successful completion of a course.
Following is the system of converting the overall letter grades to percentage equivalents.
A = 80% and Above
B = 60% to 79.9%
C = 50% to 59.9%
D = 40% to 49.9%
E = Below 40%
Modalities of submission of assignments and appearing in term-end examinations are given in Appendix 6.
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EXEMPTION SCHEME
Definitions
i) “Accredited institution” means a University established by an Act of Parliament or by an Act of State
Legislature; or an institution “deemed to be a university”; or an “institution of national importance”; or
institutions recognised by statutory bodies like AICTE, ICMR, ICAR, etc.
ii) “School” means the Schools of Studies of IGNOU.
iii) “Exemption” means exemption from “course work/counselling/submission of assignments only” i.e., if a
student is allowed “exemption” in a particular course, s/he is not required to do the assignments of course/
courses as other students do but s/he will have to sit for a term-end examination(s) in such course(s) and
clear it/them successfully; in such cases weightage for Term-end Examination will be 100 %.
iv) IGNOU “programmes” and “courses” mean “courses” and “subjects” or “papers” respectively of
conventional universities.
Modalities
i) Normally, exemption will be applicable only from a diploma to an equivalent diploma, a degree to an
equivalent degree and a post graduate degree to an equivalent post graduate degree.
ii) Exemption will be permissible only in the case of students coming from accredited institutions.
iii) Exemption will be granted only on the basis of individual courses and not on the basis of year to year
courses as in conventional institutions.
iv) Students exempted from studying the courses may take the examination of the exempted courses during any
of the two Term-end Examinations.
v) Exemption up to two courses is allowed in PG Specialisation Diplomas and Integrative Courses, except the
Project Course (MS-100).
vi) Exemption in IGNOU is provided for course work and assignments only. For all courses that you get an
exemption, you would still have to appear in the term-end examination. The weightage of the term-end
examination will be 100%.
vii) Students cannot register for more than five courses inclusive of exempted courses, in a semester. For
registration purposes the course MS-100 is counted as one course only.
viii) Students seeking Course Exemption should apply individually to the Registrar (SRD), IGNOU, Maidan
Garhi, New Delhi-110068, enclosing a Demand Draft for `500/- per Course drawn in the name of IGNOU
and payable at New Delhi, self-attested copies of Marks Sheet and self-attested copies of syllabus of such
courses, covered by them. Such cases will be examined separately by the Equivalence Committee at the
headquarters of the University. The process will take a minimum period of three months from the date of
receipt of such requests, with all the relevant documents, by the above concerned officer. Fee paid for
exemption will not be refunded under any circumstances even if exemption in a certain course(s) is rejected.
The basis of exemption will be :
a) course coverage with at least 90% matching content, and
b) a minimum of 50% marks or ‘C’ grade on a 5-point scale.
MIGRATION CERTIFICATE
For Migration Certificate, requisition may be sent to the Regional Director alongwith the following documents:
1) Application Form (can be obtained from the Head Office or photocopy of the one given in programme
guide could be used).
2) Self-attested copy of the Grade card and Provisional certificate.
3) Fee of `500/- in the form of demand draft drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at the city where Regional
Centre is located.
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CREDIT TRANSFER SCHEME
Internal Credit transfer scheme for fresh admission to Management Programme after expiry of maximum
duration (effective from 2011 onwards): For students who have not completed the MBA programme within
the maximum duration of 5 years, a provision of fresh admission to the Management Programme, under a new
enrolment number has been made. The rules regarding transfer of credits from the old enrolment number are
given in Appendix-7. The form for fresh admission in order to complete the leftover courses (Form 3) is also
given along with Appendix-7.
SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS
Activities First Semester Second Semester
(January-June) (July-December)
i) Despatch of Study During first half of During first half of June
Material to begin December of preceding year
ii) Counselling January-May July-November
iii) Submission of Assignments 30th April 31st October
iv) Assignment feedback 15th May 15th November
v) Term-end Examinations JUNE DECEMBER
vi) Dates for submission of The acceptance of exam form The acceptance of exam form
Examination Forms begins from 1st March (for June begins from 1st March (for June
Through Online only TEE) and 1st September (for TEE) and 1st September (for
at IGNOU website December TEE). For last date December TEE). For last date
www.ignou.ac.in please visit the university website please visit the university website
vii) Dates for Re-registration 1st August to 1st October 1st February to 31st March
online for next semester
for latest information
refer to the notifications to
be issued by the SRD and
available at
www.ignou.ac.in
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Appendix 1
NAME AND CODE OF PROGRAMMES, ELIGIBILITY, FEES
Sl. Name of the Programme Eligibility Minimum Fee
No. Programme Code Duration
(Years)
NOTES :
● All Programmes are offered in English medium.
● The candidate should meet the eligibility requirement as mentioned above by the last date for submission
of application form for admission (Form 2) to Management Programme.
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Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
26
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
27
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
28
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
30
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
31
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
32
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
33
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
34
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
35
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
36
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
37
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
38
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
39
Appendix-2
ADDRESSES AND CODES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES (RCs)
40
Appendix-2...
IGNOU – ASSAM RIFLES RECOGNIZED REGIONAL CENTRES
(For ASSAM RIFLES Personnel Only)
SL. RC REGIONAL ADDRESS JURISDICTION
NO. CODE CENTRE
41
IGNOU – ARMY RECOGNIZED REGIONAL CENTRE
Annexure-2
(For Army Personnel Only)
SL. RC REGIONAL NAME & ADDRESS OPERATIONAL AREA
NO. CODE NAME
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
2 56 JAIPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOUTH WESTERN
IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG. CENTRE COMMAND
EDUCATION BRANCH
C/O 56 APO-908 546
JAIPUR
RAJASTHAN
PH. OFF: 0141-6640 (MILITARY)
FAX:
Email: [email protected]
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
3 51 KOLKATA REGIONAL DIRECTOR EASTERN COMMAND
IGNOU NAVY RECOG. REG. CENTRE AREA
COL. EDUCATION
FORT WILLIAM
HQ EASTERN COMMAND
C/O 99 APO
KOLKATA-908 542
WEST BENGAL
PH. OFF: 033-2222668 (CIVIL)
2670 (MILITARY)
FAX: 033-22222668
Email: [email protected]
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
4 53 LUCKNOW REGIONAL DIRECTOR CENTRAL COMMAND
IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG. CENTRE AREA
IAEP HQ. CENTRAL COMMAND
GS (EDN)
LUCKNOW-908 554
UTTAR PRADESH
PH. OFF: 0522-2482968 (CIVIL)
2670 (MILITARY)
FAX:
Email: [email protected]
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
5 54 PUNE REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOUTHERN COMMAND
IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG. CENTRE AREA
COL. EDUCATION
HQ. SOUTHERN COMMD
HRDC-1 BEG & CENTRE
PH. OFF: 020-26616592 (CIVIL)
3019 (MILITARY)
FAX: 020-26102670
Email: [email protected]
42
Appendix-2
IGNOU – ARMY RECOGNIZED REGIONAL CENTRE
(For Army Personnel Only)
43
Appendix-3
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
44
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
45
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
16 BANGALORE 1309 BANGALORE COORDINATOR
IGNOU STUDY CENTRE
AL-AMEEN ARTS SCI. & COM. COL.
HOSUR ROADNEAR LAL BAGH
MAIN GATE
BANGALORE
KARNATAKA560002
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Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
47
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
48
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
49
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
50
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
55 COCHIN 14165 THRIKKAKARA COORDINATOR
IGNOU SPCL STUDY CENTRE
BHARATA MATA COLLEGE
THRIKKAKARA P.O.COCHIN
KERALA682021
51
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
52
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
72 DELHI 2 0731 DELHI COORDINATOR
IGNOU STUDY CENTRE
PC TRAINING INSTITUTE LIMITED
PCTI HOUSE, UU-11NORTH
PITAMPURA
NEW DELHI
DELHI110034
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Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
79 DELHI 2 29045 SHALIMAR BAGH COORDINATOR
IGNOU REGULAR STUDY CENTRE
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT, AG-22RING ROA
DSHALIMAR BAGH
DELHI110088
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Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
55
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
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Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
57
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
58
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
59
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
60
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
61
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
62
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
63
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
64
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
65
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
66
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
67
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
68
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
69
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
70
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
71
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
72
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
73
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
74
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
75
Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
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Appendix-3...
REGION-WISE LIST OF STUDY CENTRES
SL. REGIONAL STUDY PLACE OF ADDRESS OF THE IGNOU
NO. CENTRE CENTRE STUDY CENTRE STUDY CENTRE
CODE
77
Appendix-3...
IGNOU - ARMY RECOGNIZED STUDY CENTRES
(For ARMY Personnel Only)
SL. RECOGNIZED REGIONAL STUDY CENTRE ADDRESS OF THE RECOGNIZED
NO. CENTRE CODE STUDY CENTRE
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Appendix-3...
IGNOU - ARMY RECOGNIZED STUDY CENTRES
(For ARMY Personnel Only)
SL. RECOGNIZED REGIONAL STUDY CENTRE ADDRESS OF THE RECOGNIZED
NO. CENTRE CODE STUDY CENTRE
79
Appendix-3...
IGNOU - ARMY RECOGNIZED STUDY CENTRES
(For ARMY Personnel Only)
SL. RECOGNIZED REGIONAL STUDY CENTRE ADDRESS OF THE RECOGNIZED
NO. CENTRE CODE STUDY CENTRE
80
Appendix-3...
IGNOU - ARMY RECOGNIZED STUDY CENTRES
(For ARMY Personnel Only)
SL. RECOGNIZED REGIONAL STUDY CENTRE ADDRESS OF THE RECOGNIZED
NO. CENTRE CODE STUDY CENTRE
81
Appendix-3...
IGNOU - ASSAM RIFLES RECOGNIZED STUDY CENTRES
(For ASSAM RIFLES Personnel Only)
SL. RECOGNIZED REGIONAL STUDY CENTRE ADDRESS OF THE RECOGNIZED
NO. CENTRE CODE STUDY CENTRE
82
Appendix-3...
IGNOU - ASSAM RIFLES RECOGNIZED STUDY CENTRES
(For ASSAM RIFLES Personnel Only)
SL. RECOGNIZED REGIONAL STUDY CENTRE ADDRESS OF THE RECOGNIZED
NO. CENTRE CODE STUDY CENTRE
83
Appendix-3...
IGNOU - ASSAM RIFLES RECOGNIZED STUDY CENTRES
(For ASSAM RIFLES Personnel Only)
SL. RECOGNIZED REGIONAL STUDY CENTRE ADDRESS OF THE RECOGNIZED
NO. CENTRE CODE STUDY CENTRE
84
Appendix-3...
IGNOU - ASSAM RIFLES RECOGNIZED STUDY CENTRES
(For ASSAM RIFLES Personnel Only)
SL. RECOGNIZED REGIONAL STUDY CENTRE ADDRESS OF THE RECOGNIZED
NO. CENTRE CODE STUDY CENTRE
85
Appendix-3...
IGNOU - NAVY RECOGNIZED STUDY CENTRES
(For NAVY Personnel Only)
SL. RECOGNIZED REGIONAL STUDY CENTRE ADDRESS OF THE RECOGNIZED
NO. CENTRE CODE STUDY CENTRE
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Appendix 4
List of State Codes
Code State or UT
01 Andhra Pradesh
02 Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT)
03 Arunachal Pradesh
04 Assam
05 Bihar
06 Chandigarh (UT)
07 Delhi
08 Goa
09 Gujarat
10 Haryana
11 Himachal Pradesh
12 Jammu & Kashmir
13 Karnataka
14 Kerala
15 Madhya Pradesh
16 Maharashtra
17 Manipur
18 Meghalaya
19 Mizoram
20 Nagaland
21 Orissa
22 Punjab
23 Rajasthan
24 Sikkim
25 Tamil Nadu
26 Tripura
27 Uttar Pradesh
28 West Bengal
29 Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu (UT)
30 Lakshadweep (UT)
31 Pondicherry (UT)
32 C/o 56 APO, C/o 99 APO
33 Learners Abroad
34 Chhattisgarh
35 Jharkhand
36 Uttarakhand
37 Telangana
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Appendix 5
CODES FOR EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION, SEX, CATEGORY,
TERRITORY, MARITAL STATUS, SOCIAL STATUS AND
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION MARITAL STATUS CODE
CODE
Code Description
Code Description
1 Married
003 Graduation or Equivalent
2 Divorced
004 Post Graduation or Equivalent
3 Widowed
4 Unmarried
SEX CODE
PROGRAMME CODE
Code Description Code Description
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM FOR
ENTRANCE TEST (OPENMAT)
1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND QUALIFICATIONS
The eligibility criteria for admission to MBA programme would be as per the AICTE norms viz.
• Any graduate (Including Chartered Accountancy/Cost Accountancy/Company Secretaryship) with 50%
marks for general category/45% for reserved category as per government of India rules.
• Student s should ensure that his/her CGPA should meet the eligibility percentage requirement
• Clearance of OPENMAT entrance test of IGNOU conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
• No age bar
2. REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS
2.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATIONFORM
Candidates have to apply for IGNOU OPENMAT-XLVI “Online” ONLY by accessing the website https://
ntaignou.nic.in, www.ignou.ac.in . The Application Form other than online mode would not be accepted,
in any case. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate for the programme. More than one
application i.e. Multiple application forms submitted by a candidate will be summarily rejected.
In order to appear in IGNOU OPENMAT-XLVI, the candidates are required to apply online as per procedure
detailed below. Before filling and submitting the online form, candidates should download the Information
Bulletin, e-prospectus and read them carefully. Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as given in
the Information Bulletin and on NTA website. Application Forms not complying with the instructions are liable
to be rejected.
Candidates must keep following information ready before filling online Application Form:-
• Govt Identity Details like Aadhaar Number (last 4 digits)/Election Card (EPIC No.)/Passport number/
Ration Card Number/ Bank Account Number/PAN Number/ Other valid GovtIds.
• Address for communication, Mobile Number, email id,etc.
• Scanned images of latest Photograph (size of 10 kb to 200 kb) in JPG/ JPEG format only
• Scanned image of Signature (size of 4 kb to 30 kb) in JPG/ JPEG format only
• Bank Account details for payment of Fee, for uploading as part of submission of onlineapplication.
To avoid any kind of inconvenience or last minute rush or unforeseen difficulties, candidates are
advised to submit Online Application Form without waiting for the last date. NTA will not be responsible
for network problems or any other problem of this nature in submission of online application during
the last day.
2.2 Particulars to be filled in the Online ApplicationForm:
Before beginning the process of filling the Online Application Form, please keep the following information
ready with you:
• Copy of Board/ University Certificate for Candidate’s Name, Mother’s Name, Father’s Name and Date
of Birth
• AadhaarCard
• Type of Identification – Bank A/c Number/ Passport Number/ Ration Card/ Other GovtID
• Qualifying Degree Certificate or last semester markssheet
• Your Mailing Address as well as Permanent Address with Pin Code
• Four cities for Centres of your choice
• Category Certificate, if applicable
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• Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate, if applicable
• e-mail address and Mobile Number ofcandidate
• Scanned images in JPG/JPEG formatonly:
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• Applications not complying with these instructions or with unclear photographs are liable
to berejected.
• Candidates may please note that if it is found that photograph uploaded is fabricated i.e.
de- shaped or seems to be hand-made or computer made, the form of the candidate will
be rejected and the same would be considered as using unfair means and the candidate
would be dealt withaccordingly.
• Application without photograph shall be rejected. The photograph need not be attested. Candidates
are advised to take 6 to 8 passport size coloured photographs with white background.
Note: Passport size photograph is to be used for uploading on Online Application Form and also
for pasting on Attendance Sheet at the examination centre.
The candidate should scan his/her passport size photograph for uploading. File size must be
between 10 kb to 200 kb.
ii) Candidate’s Signature : to be uploaded
The candidates are required to upload the full signature in running hand writing in the appropriate
box given in the Online Application Form. Writing full name in the Box in Capital letters would not be
accepted as signature and the Application Form would be rejected. Further, unsigned Online Application
Forms will also be rejected.
• The candidate should put his full signature on white paper with Black Ink pen and scan
for uploading.
• File size must be between 4 kb to 30kb.
Note: Candidate must ensure that the uploaded images are clear and proper.
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iv) The Candidate should not give the postal address, Mobile Number or e-mail ID of Coaching Centre
in the Online ApplicationForm.
In order to appear in IGNOU OPENMAT-XLVI, the candidates are required to apply ‘online’. The
Application Form other than online mode shall not be accepted. No change will be accepted
through offline mode i.e. through fax/application including e-mail etc.
v) Online submission of application may be done by accessing the NTA official
website:www.ntaignou.nic.in.
vi) Online Application Form cannot be withdrawn once it is submitted successfully.
vii) Application Form of candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria shall berejected.
viii) A candidate is allowed to submit only one Application Form. If a candidate submits more than
one Application Form, the candidature is likely to be cancelled.
ix) Request for change in any particular in the Application Form shall not be entertained under
any circumstances.
Note: However, a chance may be given to the candidates to correct/modify/edit some of the
particular(s) of the application form online only, during 26-27 June, 2019.
x) The Centres (Cities) indicated for the entrance examination by a candidate is only an option. The
actual Centre and shift shall be allotted by NTA and it shall be final. No correspondence in this
regard shall be entertained. It is mandatory for candidates to fill all four choices as options.
xi) Selection of a candidate in the test is provisional subject to being found otherwise eligible for
admission.
xii) In case a candidate is found providing incorrect information or the identity is proved to be false at
any time in the future, the candidate shall face penal action as per thelaw.
xiii) The Candidates are not required to send/ submit the confirmation page of Online Application Form
to the NTA. However he/she is advised to retain the following documents with them as reference
for future correspondence:
• At least four printouts of the Confirmation Page of Online ApplicationForm.
• Proof of fee paid
• Photographs (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) –6 to 8 passport size
photographs need to be keptaside.
• The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit
Card. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must
show the relevant document at the time of exam. Marriage Certificate/Divorce/Decree/
Legal Name Change Document
xiv) In case of any technical issue or due to a natural disaster, if an exam in a particular shift/subject has
to be rescheduled, NTA may follow the process of normalization of the two test forms as per
policy.
d) Provision ofAadhaar:
The Aadhaar number is only one of the types of identification and is not mandatory. Candidates may also
enter Passport number, Ration Card number, Bank Account number or any other valid Government
identity number.
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4.1 Five Steps to Complete the ApplicationProcess
Application Form may be submitted in four simple steps:
Step 1 Apply for Online Registration and note down the system generated Application No for future
reference
Step 2 Fill Online Application Form
Step 3 Upload scanned images of Candidate’s Photograph (between 10 kb - 200 kb) and
Candidate’sSignature (between 4 kb - 30kb) in JPG/JPEG format.
Step 4 Make payment of fee using suitable mode of payment through bank as per details given in this
section and keep proof of fee paid.
Step 5 Print at least four copies of Confirmation Page after successful remittance of fee
Note:
1. The final submission of Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step-3 and Step-4 are not
completed. Such forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.
2. No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA under any
circumstances.
3. There is no provision to upload any certificate/marks sheet etc., with the application.
4. The entire application process is online. Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit
anydocument(s)including Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/ Fax/By Hand.
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4.4 Admit Card for IGNOU OPENMAT-XLVI.
The Admit Card is issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to their satisfying the eligibility conditions.
The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website w.e.f.08 July, 2019onwards and
appear for the Examination at the given Centre on Date and Shift (Timing) as indicated in their Admit Card.
No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination centre, on Date and Timings other than that allotted
to them in their Admit card.
In case candidates are unable to download Admit Cards from the website, the candidate should approach the
Help Line between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm from 08 July, 2019to 25 July, 2019.
The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow them
during the conduct of the examination.
In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signatures shown in
the Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the Help Line between
10:00 am to 5:00 pm between 08 July, 2019 to 25 July, 2019..In such cases, candidates would appear in
the examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to
make correction in the record later.
Note:
a) Candidate may please note that Admit Card will not be sent by post.
b) In no case, the duplicate Admit Card for IGNOU OPENMAT-XLVI would be issued at the
Examination Centres.
c) Candidate must not mutilate the Admit Card or change any entry made therein.
d) Candidates are advised to preserve their Admit Cards in good condition for future reference
e) No Admit Card shall be issued to the candidates whose Applications are found to be incomplete
for any reasons (including indistinct/doubtful photographs/unsigned Applications) or who do
not fulfill the eligibility criteria for the examination.
f) Issue of Admit Cards, however, shall not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility which shall
be further scrutinized at subsequent stages of admission process.
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Appendix 6
MODALITIES OF SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS
AND TERM-END EXAMINATION
ASSIGNMENT
Assignments constitute the continuous evaluation. The submission of assignments is compulsory. The grade
that you get in your assignment will be counted in your final result. Assignment of a course carry 30% weightage
while 70% weightage is given to the term-end examination. Therefore, you are advised to take your assignments
seriously. You will not be allowed to appear for the term-end examination for a course if you do not submit the
specified number of assignments in time for that course.
The main purpose of assignment is to test your comprehension of the learning material you receive from us and
also to help you get through the courses. The information given in the printed course material should be sufficient
for answering the assignment. Please do not worry about the non-availability of extra reading material for
working on the assignments. However, if you have easy access to other books, you may make use of them. But
the assignments are designed in such a way as to help you concentrate mainly on the printed course material and
exploit your personal experience.
The University sends study materials and assignments, wherever prescribed, to the students by registered post
and if a student does not receive the same for any reason whatsoever, the University shall not be held responsible
for that.
In case a student wants to have assignments, s/he can obtain a copy of the same from the Study Centre or
Regional Centre or may download it from the IGNOU website, www.ignou.ac.in.
In case of any discrepancy regarding the set of material and assignment, contact Material Production &
Distribution Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068.
The assignment responses should be complete in all respects. The assignments are to be submitted to the Coordinator
of the Study Centre assigned. After evaluation these tutor marked assignments will be sent back to you with
comments and grade.
The University/Co-ordinator of the Study Centre has the right to reject the assignments submitted after the due
date. You are, therefore, advised to submit the assignments before the due date.
Do not forget to get back your duly evaluated assignments alongwith a copy of the assessment sheets containing
comments of the evaluator on your performance from your Study Centre. This may help you in preparing for
term-end examination.
For your own record retain a copy of all assignment responses which you submit. If you do not get back your
duly evaluated tutor marked assignments alongwith copy of assessment sheet containing comments of evaluator
on your assignment within a month after submission, please try to get the same personally from your Study
Centre. Also maintain an account of all these corrected assignment responses received by you after evaluation.
This will help you to represent your case to the University in case any problem arises.
If you do not get pass grade in any assignment, you have to submit it again. For this, you have to ask for/
obtain a fresh assignment for that course, applicable to that particular semester. However, once you get
the pass grade in an assignment, you cannot re-submit it for improvement of grade. Assignments are not
subject to re-evaluation except for factual errors, if any, committed by the evaluator. The discrepancy noticed by
you in the evaluated assignments should be brought to the notice of the coordinator of the Study Centre, so that
the correct score is forwarded to RC and RC will forward the same to Evaluation Division at Headquarters.
In case you find that the score indicated in the assessment sheet of your assignments has not been correctly
reflected or entered in your grade cards; you are advised to contact the Coordinator of your Study Centre with
a request to forward correct award list to RC and RC will forward the same to the Student Evaluation Division
at the Headquarters.
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Do not enclose or express doubt for clarification, if any, alongwith the assignment. Send your doubts in a
separate cover. Give your complete enrolment number, name, address, title of the course and the number of
the unit or the assignment, etc. on top of your letter. If you want to draw our attention to something of an
urgent/important nature, write to us separately.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENTS
1. Write your Enrolment Number, Name, Full Address, Signature and Date on the top Right hand corner of the
first page of your response sheet.
2. Write the Programme Title, Course Code, Course Title, Assignment Code and Name of your Study Centre
on the left hand corner of the first page of your response sheet.
Course Code and Assignment Code may be reproduced from the assignment.
The top of the first page of your response sheet should look like this:
ADDRESS ......................................................................
COURSE CODE ................................................ .........................................................................................
3. Read the assignments carefully and follow the specific instructions, if any, given on the assignment itself
about the subject matter or its presentation.
4. Go through the units on which assignments are based. Make some points regarding the question and then
rearrange those points in a logical order and draw up a rough outline of your answer. While answering an
essay type question, give adequate attention to introduction and conclusion. The introduction must offer
your brief interpretation of the question and how you propose to develop it. The conclusion must summarise
your response to the question. Make sure that the answer is logical and coherent, and has clear connections
between sentences and paragraphs. The answer should be relevant to the question given in the assignment.
Make sure that you have attempted all the main points of the question. Once you are satisfied with your
answer, write down the final version neatly and underline the points you wish to emphasise. While solving
numericals, use proper format and give working notes wherever necessary.
5. Use only fullscape paper for your response and tie all the pages carefully. Avoid using very thin paper. Allow
a 4 cm margin on the left and at least 4 lines in between each answer. This may facilitate the evaluator to
write useful comments in the margins at appropriate places.
6. Responses should be handwritten. Do not copy your answer from the units/blocks sent to you by the
University. If you copy, you will get zero marks for the respective question.
7. Do not copy from the response sheets of other students. If copying is noticed, the assignments of such
students will be rejected.
8. Write each assignment separately. All the assignments should not be written in continuity. Write the question
number with each answer.
9. The completed assignment should be sent only to the Coordinator of the Study Centre allotted to you.
10. After submitting the assignment at the Study Centre get the acknowledgment from the coordinator on the
prescribed assignment remittance-cum-acknowledgment card.
11. In case you have requested for a change of Study Centre, you should submit your assignments only to the
original Study Centre until the change of Study Centre is notified by the University.
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TERM END EXAMINATION
As stated earlier, term-end examination is another component of the evaluation system. Term-end examination
carries 70% weightage in the final result.
The University conducts Term-end Examination twice a year in the month of June and December every year.
Students will be permitted to appear in Term-end Examination subject to the condition that registration for
the courses in which they wish to appear is valid, maximum time to pursue the programme is not elapsed and
they have also submitted the required number of assignment(s) in those courses by the due date.
• Examination Fee
Examination fee of `150/- per course is required to be paid on line by way of credit/debit card as per
guidelines through IGNOU website at www.ignou.ac.in
• Examination Centre
Normally the study centre is the examination centre. However, a student is required to fill the exam
centre code at the time of registering for TEE online from the drop down menu. In case any student wish to
take examination at a particular centre, the code of the chosen centre be filled up as examination centre code.
However, if the examination centre chosen by a student is not activated, the university will allot another
examination centre under the same Region.
• Date of Submission of Examination Forms commences from
JUNE, TEE DECEMBER, TEE LATE FEE HOW TO SUBMIT THE FORM
1st March - 30th March 1st Sept. - 30th September NIL On-line submission only
For last date of submitting the exam form with and without late fee please visit the university webstie
www.ignou.ac.in
To avoid discrepancies in filling up the examination form/hardship in appearing in the term-end examination
students are advised to :
1. remain in touch with their Study Centre/Regional Centre/SE Division for change in schedule of
submission of examination form fee if any;
2. fill up all the particulars carefully and properly in the examination form to avoid rejection/delay in
processing of the examination form through online;
3. retain proof of mailing/submission of examination form or control no. generated by online submission
of examination form till they receive examination hall ticket;
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To be eligible to appear at the term-end examination in any course, you are required to fulfil the
following conditions:
1. You should have paid the course fee. Also ensure that your registration of the courses is valid.
2. You should have submitted the assignment for the respective course and must have obtained a
certificate to this effect from the coordinator of the study centre.
3. You should have submitted the examination form in time alongwith the examination fee through
online mode.
Examination date sheet through online mode (schedule which indicates the date and time of
examination for each course) is sent to all the Regional/Study Centres approximately 5 months in
advance. The same is also uploaded on university website. Normally, the date sheet for June examinations is
uploaded on ignou website www.ignou.ac.in in the month of January and for December examinations in the
month of July.
It is an essential pre-requisite for you to submit the Examination Form for taking examination in any course.
Student(s) can submit examination Form through online mode only.
The hall ticket/intimation stip will be uploaded on the University website 2 weeks before the commencement
of the exam. The students are requested to download the same & appear in the exam for the courses indicated
on the hall ticket/intimation stip.
The student can apply for early declaration of Term-End-Examination result with a fee of Rs.1000/- per
course. The application for early declaration of result shall be entertained only if the student has been
selected for any post or applied for further studies. The student must compulsorily submit documentary
evidence (proof) in support of the reason for early declaration of result to the concerned Evaluation Centre
whose details are available on the University website.
Early Declaration is permissible in Term-End-Examination only. This facility is not applicable for Lab/Practical
courses, Project, Assignment, Workshop, seminar etc. based courses. The Application for Early Declaration
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of result shall be entertained for final year only. Prescribed Form along-with rules & regulations is enclosed in
the Student Handbook and Prospectus and also made available on IGNOU website.
Re-evaluation of Term-End-Examination
After the declaration of result, if the students are not satisfied with the marks awarded, they can request the
University to re-evaluate their Answer Scripts on payment of Rs.750/- per course. The request for re-
evaluation by the student must be made within one month from the date of declaration of result to the
conceerned Evaluation Centre in the prescribed format along-with the fee of Rs.750/- per course in the form
of Demand Draft in favour of IGNOU payable at the city where the Re-evaluation Form is being submitted.
Prescribed Form along-with rules & regulations is enclosed in the Student Handbook and Prospectus and
also made available on IGNOU website.
After the declaration of result, if the students are not satisfied with the marks awarded, they can request the
University for obtaining Photocopy of Answer Scripts on payment of Rs. 100/- per course. The request for
obtaining Photocopy of Answer Scripts by the student must be made within 45 days from the date of declaration
of result to the concern Evaluation Centre in the prescribed format along-with the fee of Rs.100/- per course
in the form of Demand Draft in favour of IGNOU payable at the city where submitting the Photocopy form.
Prescribed Form along-with rules & regulations is enclosed in the Student Handbook and Prospectus and
also made available on IGNOU website.
Official Transcript
The University provides the facility of official transcripts on request made by the learners on prescribed form
addressed to Registrar, Student Evaluation Division (SED), Block-12, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-
110 068. A fee of Rs. 300/- per transcript payable through DD in favour of IGNOU is charged for this
purpose. In case of request for sending transcript outside India, the students are required to pay Rs. 500/-.
Prescribed Form along-with rules & regulations is enclosed in the Student Handbook and Prospectus and
also made available on IGNOU website.
The learner can apply for obtaining duplicate Grade Card in case of lost/misplaced/damaged by paying
through Demand Draft of Rs. 200/- in favour of IGNOU payable at “New Delhi”. Prescribed Form along-with
rules & regulations is enclosed in the Student Handbook and prospectus and also made available on IGNOU
website.
Improvement of Marks
The improvement of marks/grades is applicable only for the Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Programmes, who
have completed the programme. The eligibility is as under:
• The students of Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Programme who fall short of 2% marks to secure 2nd and 1st
division.
• The students of Master’s Degree Programmes only, who fall short of 2% marks to secure overall 55%
marks.
Under the Provision of improvement, a maximum of 25% of the maximum credits required for successful
completion of a programme shall be permitted. The improvement is permissible only in theory papers. No
improvement is permissible in Practicals/Lab courses, Projects, Workshops and Assignments etc. Only one
opportunity will be given to improve the marks/grade.
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Students wishing to improve the marks will have to apply within six months from the date of issue of final
statement of marks/grade card to them on payment of Rs. 750/- per course in the form of demand draft
favouring IGNOU payable at New Delhi, subject to the condition that their registration for the programme/
course being applied for improvement, is valid till the next term-end examination in which they wish to appear
for improvement.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING APPLICATION FORM
FOR ADMISSION TO MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (FORM-2)
1. Application Form for admission to Management Progamme (Form 2) is to be sent to the Regional Centre
with required testimonials, Identity Card and fee as listed in CHECKLIST given below.
2. It may please be noted that no request for change of your address will be entertained till admissions are
finalised.
3. Please Fill up the form and Mail or Send in Person alongwith the following documents to your
REGIONAL CENTRE, so as to reach on or before the last date. Incomplete application/applications
received after the last date as notified, would be summarily rejected without giving any information to the
canditate thereof.
4. Please note that this handbook and prospectus is applicable only to canditates residing in India.
5. Attention is drawn to the sections regarding eligibility to the programme. Please submit self-attested copies
of relevant documents to establish your eligibility.
Proforma of Category Certificate is printed with this form. You may either photocopy these forms
or get them typed.
Some instructions for filling-up of Application Form are given below:
1. At Item No. 4 please fill up the code of the Study Centre from where you would like to take counselling,
and under item 3, the Regional Centre Code under which it falls and the State Code under item no. 5 to
which you belong (see appendices 2,3,4).
2. For Item No. 14 and 15, fill the relevant code in the box provided.
3. For Item No. 21(a), see Appendix-5 for qualification codes.
4. You should be careful in selecting courses for study in each semester. A course once opted should not be
repeated. Though change of option of a course is permissible, it should be avoided as far as possible.
CHECK LIST: Please check before sending the form to IGNOU whether you have:
a) Affixed your photograph and signed over it.
b) Enclosed the following documents,
i) Self attested copies of Centificates in support of your educational qualification(s).
ii) Original score card of qualifying OPENMAT
iii) OPENMAT Original Hall Ticket
iv) Category Certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates
v) Identity Card duly filled up
c) Enclosed Demand Draft for fee of programme @ `1,800/- per course. Please ensure that you have written
your name, programme code and address on the back of the demand draft.
d) Name on Column No.8 of Form No.2 should be written as in the 10th/12th Certificate. In case of any
change, legal documents be enclosed. Also refer to the rule position given under ‘UNIVERSITY RULES’.
The fee can be paid by way of Demand Draft drawn in the name of IGNOU and payable at the city where
your Regional Centre is located.
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INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, NEW DELHI
APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION TO MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Write in English and CAPITALS. Use only Blue/Black Ball point Pen. One character in one Box. Do not write outside
the boxes. DO NOT USE PHOTOCOPY OF THIS FORM. Use of Green/Red Pen or Pencil is prohibited. Forms sent
to any other office of the University other than the concerned Regional Centre will not be entertained. FORM 2
IMPORTANT
Complete Form alongwith certificates/details mentioned in the checklist and the prescribed
programme fee should be sent to the Regional Centre concerned so as to reach on or
before the last dates as given below. Forms received after the last date or by any other office of
IGNOU than the Regional Centre concerned will be summarily rejected.
The Last Dates are tentative: For final dates refer to SRD notification.
PASTE
OPENMAT XLVI OPENMAT XLVII
YOUR LATEST
30.11.2019 (1st Semester 2020) 31.05.2020 (1st Semester 2020)
PASSPORT SIZE
31.05.2020 (2nd Semester 2020) 30.11.2020 (2nd Semester 2021)
PHOTOGRAPH
DULY ATTESTED
Enrolment No.: Affix enrolment number label (for office use only)
BY YOU
1. Programme Code
M P DO NOT STAPLE
2. D/D Details
D/D Number Date Month Year Amount
/ /
Bank Name
✄
6. Enrolment No. If already registered in IGNOU 7. Programme Code, if already registered in IGNOU
8. Name
10. (a) Address for Correspondence: House/Flat No. Building, Street/Village/Mohalla (Do not write Father’s OR your name here)
City District
10. (b) Mobile/Telephone Number (if any) with STD Code 10. (c) Aadhaar No.
11. Sex: Cross (X) the Appropriate Box only 12. Date of Birth 13. Nationality: Cross (x) Appropriate Box only
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16. Religion: Cross (X) the Appropriate Box only
Hindu Muslim Christian Sikh Jain Buddhist Parsi Jew Others (please specify
––––––––––––)
17. Territory: Cross (X) any one of the Appropriate Box only 18. Social Status: Cross (X) any one of the Appropriate Box only
19. Marital Status: Cross (X) any one of the Appropriate Box only 20. Employment Status: Cross (X) any one of the Appropriate Box only
IGNOU
Married Divorced Widowed Un- Unemployed Employed Regular KVS
married Employee Employee
21. (a) Educational Qualifications (which makes you eligible for the programme):
21. (b) Stream: Cross (X) any one of the Appropriate Box only
Science Arts Commerce Engineering Others
GRADUATE
POST GRADUATE
Annual Income (Cross (X) any one of the Appropriate Box only)
Course Code
Place: ________________________
Date : ________________________
Signature of the Applicant
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CATEGORY CERTIFICATE
(for SC/ST candidates)
Caste, which is recognised as Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe under the Constitution (Scheduled
Caste part C States) Order 1951 read with the SC/ST Lists (Modification) Order, 1956.
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FORM OF CASTE CERTIFICATE TO BE SENT BY THE CANDIDATE
BELONGING TO OBC (NON-CREAMY LAYER) CATEGORIES — ALONG
WITH APPLICATION FORM
This is to certify that .............................................son/daughter of ............................................. of village
......................................... District/Division ....................... in the State ................... belongs to the
............................................ community which is recognized as a Backward Class in under following resolutions
of Government of India, Ministry of Welfare*(i) Resolution No. 12011/68/93-BCC (C), dated the 10th September,
1993, published in the Gazette of India.
Extraordinary, Part-I, Section 1, No. 186, dated the 13th September, 1993.
• (ii) Resolution No. 12011/9/94-BCC, dated the 19th October, 1994, published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part-I, Section, 1 No. 163, dated the 20th October, 1994.
• (iii) Recolution No. 12011/7/95-BCC, dated the 24th May, 1995, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary,
Part-I, Section I, No. 88, dated the 25th May, 1995.
• (iv) Resolution No. 12011/44/96-BCC, dated the 6th December, 1996, published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part-I, Section I, No.210, dated the 11th December, 1996.
• (v) Resolution No. 12011/96/94-BCC dated 9/03/96.
• (vi) Resolution No. 12011/13/97-BCC dated 03/12/97.
• (vii) Resolution No. 12011/99/94-BCC dated 11/12/97.
• (viii) Resolution No. 12011/68/98-BCC dated 27/12/99.
• (ix) Resolution No. 12011/88/98-BCC dated 06/12/99published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-I
Section 1 No. 270 dated 06/12/99.
• (x) Resolution No. 12011/36/99-BCC dated 04/04/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
Part-I Section 1 No. 71 dated 04/04/2000
• (xi) Resolution No. 12011/44/99-BCC dated 21/09/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
Part-I Section 1 No. 210 dated 21/09/2000.
• (xii) Resolution No. 12015/9/2000-BCC dated 06/09/2001.
• (xiii) Resolution No. 12011/1/2001-BCC dated 19/06/2003.
• (xiv) Resolution No. 12011/4/2002-BCC dated 13/01/2004.
• (xv) Resolution No. 12011/9/2004-BCC dated 16/01/2006 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
Part-I Section I No. 210 dated 16/01/2006.
• Shri. ................................................. and/or his/her family ordinarily reside(s) in the .........................
District/Division of the ................................................. State. This is also to certify that he/she does not
belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the Government of
India, Department of Personnel and Training, O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT), dated 8-9-1993 which is
modified vide OM. No. 36033/3/3004 Estt. (Res) dated 09/03/2004.
District Magistrate
Deputy Commissioner, etc.
Dated
SEAL _____________________________
* Strike out whichever is not applicable
N.B._
a) The above certificate should not be more than 3 years old from the date of issuance till the time of submission
of application form
b) The term ‘Ordinarily’ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the
People’s Act, 1950
c) The authrities competent to issue caste certificates are indicated below:
i) District Magistrate/Additional Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/Additional Deputy Commissioner/
Deputy Collector/First Class Stipendiary Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/Executive
Magistrate/Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of First Class Stipendiary Magistrate)
ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate. (iii) Revenue
Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar; and (iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate
and/or his family resides
NOTE: IF THE CERTIFICATE FURNISHED BY OBC CANDIDATES (NON-CREAMY LAYER) FOUND TO BE FAKE AT
LATER STAGE ADMISSION WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND OF FEE AND DISCIPLINARY
PROCEEDINGS WILL BE INITIATED BY THE UNIVERSITY
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Appendix 7
1. A Student who is not able to complete the Management Programme fully within the maximum stipulated
time period i.e., 5 years, will have to take fresh admission into the programme and will be allotted a new
enrolment number.
2. In this new enrolment number the credits earned by the students in the old enrolment will be fully
transferred, as per credit transfer scheme. No credit transfer/exemption will be granted in respect of the
courses partially completed.
3. The student will have to apply for credit transfer by paying the requisite fee of `500/- per course after
filling up the form for fresh admission to Management Programme given on the following pages and a
new enrolment no. will be allotted.
Once a student takes fresh admission into the Management Programme, it will be valid for another
5 years. The student will be required to complete all the courses during this time period, as no further
fresh admission will be granted after expiry of 10 years. In case, such a student wishes to pursue the
programme further, s/he will have to appear in OPENMAT as a fresh candidate and there will be no
provision for credit transfer.
4. Credit transfer under the above scheme will be applicable only once and for a successfully completed
course only.
5. For fresh admission, the student will have to fill up fresh Admission Form (Form 3).
6. For Credit Transfer of completed courses, the student will have to fill up Application for Internal Credit
Transfer in Management Programme (Appendix-7 proforma) separately. The Credit Transfer Form can
be filled only after new enrolment no. has been duly allotted.
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Appendix 7
(Proforma)
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Student Registration Division
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068
Application for Internal Credit Transfer (ICT) in Management Programmes
for those who have sought Fresh Admission through Form-3
(to be submitted after the new Enrol.# is allotted by the R.C.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
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UNDERTAKING
I,______________________________________, a student of Management Programme of IGNOU, request for
Internal Credit Transfer (ICT) of the courses successfully completed by me under old Enrolment No.
_______________________, as detailed above. I undertake not to revive the registration of these courses for
credit transfer to any other programme of the university. Option exercised herein is firm and final. Self-attested
copy/copy(ies) of Marksheet/Grade Card is/are enclosed. I understand that credit transfer will not be granted
for the course(s) wherein the syllabus has been revised by the university. I also understand that credit
transfer will not be granted for the courses that are not part of the Programme curriculum in which I
sought fresh admission and is governed by the Programme Structure now in vogue for the award of MBA
Degree/Diploma.
Signature of Student____________________
Date____________________________
(i) Full credit transfer would be allowed if the syllabus and methodology now in vogue are similar to
that governing the student under the old enrolment and as per credit transfer rules framed by the
School of Management Studies. No credit transfer/exemption will be granted in respect of the courses
partially completed (i.e. assignments only or term-end examination only).
(ii) Once a student takes fresh admission into Management Programme, it will be valid for another 5 years.
The student is required to complete all the requirements for the award of Degree/Diploma during this
time period, as no further fresh admission will be granted after expiry of the second term. In case
such student wishes to pursue the programme further, s/he will have to appear in OPENMAT entrance
and seek admission afresh, subject to fulfillment of revised eligiblity criteria. The candidate thereafter
will not be provided the facility of credit transfer and thus pursue all the courses afresh.
(iii) Credit transfer fee @ `500/- per course is to be paid by way of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of
‘IGNOU’ payable at New Delhi.
(iv) Registration/Re-registration rules as given in the Student Handbook & Prospectus of Management
Programmes would remain unchanged even for completing the left-over courses under new Enrolment.
Under no circumstances students would be allowed to opt more than five courses in a semester, as per
‘schedule of courses on offer’. As usual the Registration/Re-registration Form is to be submitted at the
Regional Centre concerned.
(v) A student is required to complete the prescribed courses as per Programme structure of the respective
Programme under new Enrolment, including the credit transfer allowed courses, for the award of Diploma/
Degree under Management Programme.
(vi) Students are required to spend at least a minimum of ONE YEAR duration to complete the left over courses
in the new Enrolment Number.
(vii) All Credit transfer cases of Management Programme would be directly handled by Student Registration
Division (SRD) at IGNOU Headquarters.
The Registrar
Student Registration Division
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Block 3, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM (FORM-3)
FOR SEEKING FRESH ADMISSION TO MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE LEFT-OVER COURSES
1. Application Form for ‘fresh admission’ to Management Programme (Form 3) is to be sent to the Regional
Centre with required testimonials, Identity Card, and fee as listed in CHECKLIST given below. Such
candidates are exempted from appearing in the Entrance test (OPENMAT) again.
2. It may please be noted that no request for change of your address will be entertained till admissions are finalised.
3. Please fill up the form and Mail it or send in person alongwith the following documents to your REGIONAL
CENTRE, so as to reach on or before the last date. Incomplete application/applications received after the last
date as notified, would be summarily rejected without giving any information to the candidate thereof.
4. Please note that this Handbook & Prospectus is applicable only to candidates residing in India.
5. Attention is drawn to the sections regarding eligibility to the programme. Please submit self attested copies
of relevant documents to establish your eligibility.
Proforma of Category Certificate and Experience Certificate are printed with this form. You may either
photocopy these forms or get them typed.
Some instructions for filling-up of Application Form are given below:
1. At Item No. 4 please fill up the code of the Study Centre from where you would like to take counselling, and
under Item No. 3, the Regional Centre Code under which it falls and the State Code under Item No. 5 to
which you belong (see appendices 2,3,4).
2. At Item No. 6, please fill-up Enrol. No. previously allotted for pursuing Management Programme. Also fill the
appropriate Programme Code at the relevant column. Please enclose self attested copy of the Grade Card to
prove that you were earlier admitted to the Management Programme after clearing the Entrance test.
3. Information against item No. 10(b) and 10(d) are mandatory.
4. For Item No. 14 and 15, fill the relevant code in the box provided.
5. For Item No. 21(a), see Appendix-5 for qualification codes.
6. You should be careful in selecting courses for study in each semester. A course once opted should not be repeated.
Though change of option of a course is permissible, it should be avoided as far as possible.
7. Old students seeking fresh admission through Form No. 3 may please note that they are eligible, if they fulfil at
least the following criteria among others:
i) they must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree of 3 year duration
ii) OR 2 year Bachelor’s degree obtained from a recognized university up to the year 1998-99 with one year
Bridge course.
iii) Master’s Degree obtained without a First degree will not be accepted. However, this condition is not applicable
for the five year Integrated Master’s degree acquired from a recognized University/Institution.
CHECKLIST: Please check before sending the form to IGNOU whether you have:
a) Affix your photograph and signed over it.
b) Enclosed the following documents:
i) Self-attested copies of certificates in support of your educational qualifications.
ii) Self-attested copy of IGNOU’s Grade Card as proof of having registered in Management Programme
after clearing Entrance test and completed certain courses.
iii) Identity Card duly filled up.
c) Enclose Demand Draft for fee of programme @ `1,800/- per course. Please ensure that you have written
your name, programme code and address on the back of the demand draft.
The fee can be paid by way of Demand Draft drawn in favour of IGNOU and payable at the city where your
Regional Centre is located. The fee can also be paid through bank challan (details in Appendix 9).
Note: (i) The students who had sought admission earlier after clearance of OPENMAT but not appeared either in
TEE or not submitted any assignments(s) are advised not to fill this form. Such students may clear the
OPENMAT once again like any other candidate and seek admission through Form 2 accordingly.
(ii) Fresh admission through Form No. 3 will not be permitted for obtaining additional MBA with another
specialisation or acquiring an additional PG Specialisation Diploma in Management.
(iii) Fresh admission will not be permitted for improvement of grade/division.
(iv) Students downloading Form-3 from IGNOU website will have to enclose a Demand Draft of `1,050/- in
favour of IGNOU along with the filled in Form-3.
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INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, NEW DELHI
For Seeking ‘Fresh Admission’ to Management Programme
in order to complete the left-over courses
Write in English and CAPITALS. Use only Blue/Black Ball point Pen. One character in one Box. Do not write outside
the boxes. DO NOT USE PHOTOCOPY OF THIS FORM. Use of Green/Red Pen or Pencil is prohibited. Forms sent
to any other office of the University other than the concerned Regional Centre will not be entertained.
Old student, initially registered between 1987 and JAN. 2003 session (Enrol# starting with ‘87.....’ to ‘03......’ are not eligible
to apply through this Form from January 2019 session and onwards.
(FORM 3)
IMPORTANT
Complete Form alongwith certificates/details mentioned in the checklist and the prescribed
programme fee should be sent to the Regional Centre concerned so as to reach on or
before the last dates as given below. Forms received after the last date or by any other office
of IGNOU than the Regional Centre concerned will be summarily rejected.
PASTE
For the Last Dates, Please refer to SRD notification on www.ignou.ac.in
YOUR LATEST
For July–December 2019 Semester: PASSPORT SIZE
For January–June 2020 Semester: PHOTOGRAPH
Enrolment No.: Affix enrolment number label (for office use only) DULY ATTESTED
1. Programme Code BY YOU
M P
DO NOT STAPLE
2. D/D Details
D/D Number Date Month Year Amount
/ /
Bank Name
6. Previous Enrolment No. Mgt. Prog. 7. Programme Code of Previous Enrol No. (MP) (pl. write the appropriate code)
8. Name
10. (a) Address for Correspondence: House/Flat No., Building, Street/Village/Mohalla (Do not write Father’s OR your name here)
City District
10. (b) Mobile/Telephone Number (if any) with STD Code 10. (c) Aadhaar No.
11. Sex: Cross (X) the Appropriate Box only 12. Date of Birth 13. Nationality: Cross (x) Appropriate Box only
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16. Religion: Cross (X) the appropriate Box only
Hindu Muslim Christian Sikh Jain Buddhist Parsi Jew Others (please specify
(____________)
17. Territory: Cross (X) any one of the Appropriate Box only 18. Social Status: Cross (X) any one of the Appropriate Box only
19. Marital Status: Cross (X) any one of the Appropriate Box only 20. Employment status: Cross (X) any one of the Appropriate Box only
21. (a) Educational Qualifications (which makes you eligible for the programme):
21. (b) Stream: Cross (X) any one of the Appropriate Box only
Science Arts Commerce Engineering Others
GRADUATE
POST GRADUATE
Annual Income (Cross (X) any one of the Appropriate Box only)
Place: ________________________
Date : ________________________
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Appendix 8
Course Components of Management Programme
I ROLE OF A MANAGER
1 Task of a Professional Manager
2 Responsibilities of a Professional Manager Professional Management
Task and Responsibilities
3 Management Systems and Processes Part I & II
4 Managerial Skills
II DECISION MAKING
5 Organisational Context of Decisions
6 Decision Making Models Problem Solving
7 Decision Making-Techniques and Processes
8 Management by Objectives
V BEHAVIOURAL DYNAMICS
17 Analysing Interpersonal Relations Leadership
18 Leadership Styles and Influence Process
Styles
19 Group Dynamics
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Appendix 8...
VI EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
19 Regulatory Mechanisms in Industrial Relations
20 Dealing with Unions and Associations
21 Industrial Democracy
22 Grievance Handling and Discipline
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Appendix 8...
IV EXTERNAL SECTOR
13 India’s Foreign Trade
14 India’s Balance of Payments
15 Export and Import Policy
16 Foreign Capital and Collaborations
17 India’s External Debt
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Appendix 8...
I ACCOUNTING FRAMEWORK
1 Accounting and its Functions Introduction to Course Understanding
Financial Statements
2 Accounting Concepts and Standards Role of Accounting Part-I
and Finance Function in
different types of Organisations
3 Accounting Information and its Emerging Horizons in
Applications Accounting and Finance
(EHIAF) – Human Resource
Accounting
V FINANCIAL DECISIONS
16 Management of Working Capital EHIAF–Lease Financing Management of
17 Capital Structure Working Capital
18 Dividend Decisions EHIAF– Financial Unique Enterprises
Services & their – Case Study
Marketing
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II FACILITIES PLANNING
2 Product Selection
3 Process Selection Facilities Layout
4 Facilities Location
5 Facilities Layout and Materials Handling
6 Capacity Planning
VI MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
16 Purchase System and Procedure
17 Inventory Management
18 Stores Management
19 Standardisation, Codification and Materials
Variety Reduction
20 Waste Management Management
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IV PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
11 Product Decisions and Strategies
12 Product Life Cycle and New Product Development ITDC-A Case Study
13 Branding and Packaging Decisions
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Appendix 8...
II INFORMATION SYSTEMS - I
5 In MIS Perspectives
6 Information Systems Economics
7 Management Information and Control Systems
8 Information Systems Security
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Appendix 8...
V FORECASTING METHODS
17 Business Forecasting
18 Correlation Applications of
19 Regression Regression
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IV PRICING DECISIONS
11 Market Structure and Barriers to Entry
12 Pricing Under Pure Competition and Pure Monopoly
13 Pricing Under Monopolistic and Oligopolistic Competition
14 Pricing Strategies
V COMPREHENSIVE CASE
Competition in Telecommunication Service Provision
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Appendix 8...
I UNDERSTANDING ORGANISATIONS
1 Approaches to Understanding Organisations
2 Factors Affecting Organisation Structures
II ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN
3 Typology of Organisation Structures
4 Some Basic Organisation Design and Restructuring Strategies
IV ORGANISATIONAL ANALYSIS
8 Organisational Diagnosis: Tools and Techniques
9 Questionnaire as a Diagnostic Tool
10 Interview as a Diagnostic Tool
11 Workshops, Task-forces and other Methods
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Appendix 8...
MS-11 : STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
II STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
4 Environmental Analysis
5 Competitive Forces
6 Internal Analysis
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Appendix 8...
II ORGANISATIONAL PROCESSES
4 Organisational Communication Processes
5 Leadership and Decision Making
6 Organisational Power and Politics
7 Diversity Management
8 Organisational Cultures
V EMERGING TRENDS
17 Employee Empowerment
18 Organisational Citizenship Behaviour
19 Organisational Inclusiveness
20 Corporate Social Responsibilities
21 Positive Approaches to Work Behaviour
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II TRADE UNIONISM
6 Trade Union Development and Functions
7 Trade Union Structure, Registration and Recognition
8 Managerial Unionism
9 Employers’ Organisations in India
IV EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION
14 Evolution, Structure and Process of Participation
15 Design and Dynamics of Participative Forums
16 Implementing Participative Strategies
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I GROUP DYNAMICS
1 Understanding Groups
2 Phases of Group Development
3 Group Cohesion and Alienation
4 Conformity and Obedience
II ROLE DYNAMICS
5 The Concept and Systems of Roles
6 Role Analysis
7 Organisational Stress and Burnout
8 Coping with Stress and Burnout
IV ORGANISATIONAL DYNAMICS
13 Organisational Culture
14 Social Responsibilities of Organisations
15 Organisational Ethics and Values
16 Process of Learning Organisations
V INTER-ORGANISATIONAL DYNAMICS
17 Cross Cultural Dynamics
18 Management of Diversity
19 Strategic Alliances and Coalition Formation
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V TRENDS
19 International Compensation
20 Compensation : Challenges and Trends
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MS-28 : LABOUR LAWS Appendix 8...
I INDUSTRIAL JURISPRUDENCE
1 Industrial Jurisprudence: An Overview
2 Principles of Industrial Jurisprudence
3 Constitutional Aspects of Industrial Jurisprudence
IV LAWS ON WAGES
14 The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
15 The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
16 The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
17 The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
APPENDIX A
Recommendations of the Second National Commission on Labour, 2002
APPENDIX B
Selected Legal Terms
APPENDIX C
Glossary of Latin and French Wards
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12 Liquidity vs Profitability
13 Payables Management
14 Short-Term International Financial Transactions
15 Integrating Working Capital and Capital Investment Process
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Appendix 8...
IV FINANCING DECISIONS
9 Financing through Domestic Capital Market
10 Financing through Global Market Role of Financial
11 Financing through FIs Services
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Appendix 8...
MS-43 : MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS
V CASE STUDIES
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Appendix 8...
I AN OVERVIEW
1 Nature and Scope of Investment Decisions
2 Components of Investment Risk
3 Valuation of Securities
IV PORTFOLIO THEORY
10 Portfolio Analysis
Individual
11 Portfolio Selection Portfolio
12 Capital Market Theory Management
13 Portfolio Revision
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Appendix 8...
V INSURANCE SERVICES
20 Life Products
21 Non-Life Products
22 Broking Services
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Appendix 8...
VI CASE STUDIES
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Appendix 8...
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Appendix 8...
II FORECASTING
4 Need & Importance of Forecasting
5 Qualitative Methods of Forecasting
6 Quantitative Methods of Forecasting
V MATERIALS PLANNING
14 Issues in Materials Management
15 Independent Demand System
16 Dependent Demand System
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Appendix 8...
MS-54 : MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
II SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
4 Overview of Systems Analysis & Design
5 System Development Life Cycle
6 Designing On Line & Distributed Environments-Design Consideration
7 Implementation and Control of Projects
VI CASE STUDIES
1 A Case Study on Computer Applications
2 Aspects of Information Technology and Policy Making
and the Caribbean Community
3 Computerisation at IFFCO
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Appendix 8...
VI EMERGING TRENDS
17 Future Trends and Issues
18 Design for SCM and Greening the Supply Chain
19 SCM in Service Organisation/Non-Manufacturing Sector
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II SOURCING OF MATERIALS
4 Issues and Overview
5 Domestic vs International Purchase
6 Vendor Network
7 Buyers-Sellers Relationship
V WAREHOUSING
14 Codification and Standardisation of the Materials
15 Location and Structure of Warehouse
16 Incoming Material Receipts
17 Retrieval and Transaction Processing System
18 Security and Loss Prevention
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II STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS
5 R&D as a Corporate Function
6 R&D Resources
7 Partnerships in Innovation
IV MICRO CONSIDERATIONS
13 National R&D Infrastructure and Institutional Framework
14 Fiscal and other Incentives and Promotional/Support Measures
15 Industry, Institutions and Government Cooperation
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Appendix 8...
II SELLING SKILLS
5 Communication Skills
6 Sales Presentation
7 Negotiation Skills
8 Retail Communication : Sales Displays Sales Displays
V CASE STUDIES
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Appendix 8...
II MANAGING PRODUCTS - 1
4 Product Line Decisions
5 Product Life Cycle
6 Product Portfolio
7 Product Pricing
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IV SECTORAL APPLICATIONS - I
11 Financial Services Issues in Destination India
12 Hospitality and Tourism Services Social Marketing
13 Health Services Marketing of
14 Case Study on Financial Services Marketing Health Services
V SECTORAL APPLICATIONS - II
15 Educational Services
16 Professional Services
17 Telecommunication Services
18 Product Support Services
19 Case Studies
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II DATA COLLECTION
4 Data Collection Marketing
Research:
5 Sampling Techniques
6 Questionnaire Design and Development and Developments
IV MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS
12 Regression Analysis, Discriminant Analysis and Factor Analysis
13 Conjoint Analysis
14 Cluster Analysis and Multi-dimensional Scaling
15 Applications of Marketing Research in India — Some Case Studies
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VI CASE STUDIES
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9 Product Merchandise
10 Pricing
11 Promotions and Communication Mix
12 Atmospherics
IV RETAIL OPERATIONS
13 Sourcing
14 Financial Management Issues in Retailing
15 Organisation Structure and Management of Human Resources
16 CRM
17 Monitoring and Controlling Retail Operations
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II CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
4 Historical Perspective
5 Top Management and Corporate Governance
6 Code and Laws for Corporate Governance
IV STRATEGIC ENABLERS
10 IT and Strategy
11 Technology and R&D
12 Knowledge Management
13 Innovation
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VI CASE STUDIES
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IV TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT
10 Science & Technology in India Technology Intellectual
11 Policies policy in Property
12 Linkages India Rights-I &1I
I & II
VI CASE STUDIES
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Appendix 8...
II STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS
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Appendix 8...
V EMERGING ISSUES
16 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
17 Emerging Economies
18 E-business
19 Operating in a Borderless World
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II PRIMARY MARKETS
5 Sources and Methods of Raising Capital
6 Pre-Issuance Activities
7 Issuance and Post Issuance Activities
8 Regulatory Framework
IV VALUATION
14 Financial Statements and Analysis
15 Time Value of Money
16 Valuation Models
17 Fundamental Analysis
18 Technical Analysis
V SPECIAL ISSUES
19 Investment Styles and Trading Strategies
20 Portfolio Management
21 Corporate Actions
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Appendix 8...
I INTRODUCTION TO DERIVATIVES
1 Evolution and Significance of Derivative Markets
2 Basic Derivative Products
3 Spot and Derivative Markets
4 Policy and Regulation
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IV COMMODITY DERIVATIVES
14 Commodity Futures
15 Risk Management using Commodity Futures
16 Options on Commodity Futures
17 Investing in Commodities
18 Case Studies in Commodity Price Risk Management
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GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT COURSE (MS-100)
Students can take up Project Course only after having registered for the courses MS-1 to MS-11 and MS-95. The
Project Course (MS-100) is equivalent to Two Courses. But for registration purposes the project course is treated as
one course, and the fee is `3600/- (equivalent to two courses).
1) Objective
The objective of the project course is to help the student develop ability to apply multi- disciplinary concepts,
tools and techniques to analyse and logically approach the organisational problems.
2) Type of Project
The project may be from any one of the following types, however, it should preferably be from your area
of specialisation in MBA:
i) Comprehensive case study (covering single organisation/multifunctional area problem formulation,
analysis and recommendations).
ii) Inter-organisational study aimed at inter-organisational comparison/validation of theory/survey of
management practices.
iii) Field study (empirical study).
PROJECT PROPOSAL
3) Proposal Formulation
Proposal of the project should be prepared in consultation with the guide and be sent to THE CO-ORDINATOR
(Projects), School of Management Studies, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.
The Proposal must have the following components:
i) Proper Project Proposal Proforma duly signed by the student and the guide with dates.
ii) Bio-data of the Guide- A detailed biodata of the guide (duly signed, in original, by the guide along with date).
The biodata of the guide must have the following information in absolutely unambiguous manner:
a) Name and Date of Birth of the guide.
b) Full Address and contact numbers of residence and current work place.
c) Detailed Educational Qualifications – clearly mentioning the Degrees (with specialisation), name
and address of the University/Institution and the year of award of degree/qualification, along with
percentage of marks obtained.
d) Detailed work experience, stated clearly in chronological order having details of the designation,
period, name and contactable address of the organisations.
e) Any other information relevant for assessment of the eligibility of the guide. You may also attach
current business card of the proposed guide.
iii) The Proposal of the proposed Project should essentially have the following:
The Project Proposal must have the following:
a) Introduction, brief background, and Rationale of the topic chosen for the project.
b) Brief Introduction and vital details of the organisation/s under study.
c) Statement of the problem.
d) Objectives of the Project (clearly stated in behavioural terms).
e) Research Methodology:
● Research Design
● Nature and source of data/information to be collected.
● Sample and sampling technique. Rationale of chosen organisation and the sample.
● Tools and Techniques to be used for data collection – details of the tools/questionnaire to be used
and its relevance with the objectives of the project.
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● Method/s to be used for data collection.
● Data handling and analysis- organisation and analysis of data. Statistical tools to be used for
analysis. Relevance of statistical tools with the objectives of the project.
f) Limitation of the proposed project, if any.
g) Future direction for further research (optional).
h) Any other relevant detail which will help better appreciation and understanding of the project proposal.
4) Eligible Project Guide
i) Management Faculty in the School of Management Studies at Headquarters.
ii) Teacher in Management/Counsellor of Management programme having 5 years of PG teaching
experience/Professionals holding Masters’ degree in Management or allied disciplines having a minimum
of 5 years of experience in the relevant area. [In exceptional cases, a guide with a B.E. degree and 5
years of relevant teaching/professional experience may also be considered].
Please note that spouse, direct relatives, and blood relations are not permitted to be the guide.
In case the proposed guide is not approved by the Faculty, the student shall be advised so, and in such cases
the student will change the guide and submit the project proposal afresh with the signature of the new guide, as
it will be considered as a new proposal.
Similarly, if a student wants to change his/her guide for any reason, s/he would be required to submit the
project proposal along with the signature of the new guide on a new project proposal proforma, as it would be
considered as a new proposal.
In case of academic counsellors, it should be clearly mentioned as to which courses s/he is counselling for and
since when, along with the name and code of the study centre, s/he is attached with. The project guide will be
paid a token honorarium of `500/- by the University for guiding the student.
At any given point of time a guide is not permitted to guide more than five students.
Note : Students are advised to select guides who are active professionals in the relevant area of the
selected topic, i.e., if the topic is in the area of Finance, the guide should be a specialist in Finance and
so on. Project Guides are also requested to restrict guiding projects in their core specialisation area only.
5) Project Proposal Submission and Approval
After selection of the guide and finalising the topic, student should send the Project Proposal Proforma along
with one copy of the proposal and Bio-data of the guide to The Coordinator (Projects), School of Management
Studies, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 for approval.
Proposals incomplete in any respect will not be accepted. Students are advised to retain a copy of the proposal.
Proposals not accompanying a complete and signed Bio-Data of guide (as per details given in para 3(ii) above)
will not be considered.
Project Proposal can be submitted throughout the year. However, the project proposal must be received in the
school latest by the end of second semester (within 12 months) of the registration of MS-100. This is to ensure
that the students get atleast 8-9 months time to complete their project work and submit it before the expiry of the
4th semester of Registration validity of MS-100. In case Project Proposals are received in School after 12
months of MS-100 registration, the school will not be responsible for timely disposal of the project
proposals. Those failing under this category are likely to miss the timeline for submission of the project
report. In such cases, they may have to re-register for MS-100.
6) Communication of Approval
A written communication regarding the approval/non-approval of the project proposal will be sent to the student
within four months (excluding the vacation period of the faculty) of the receipt of the proposal in the School.
7) Resubmission of Project Proposal
In case of non-approval of the proposal the comments/suggestions for reformulating the project proposal will be
communicated to the student. In such case, the revised project proposal should be submitted along with fresh
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project proposal proforma and a copy of the rejected proposal and project proposal proforma bearing the comments
of the evaluator and P.P. No. (Project Proposal Number) allotted by the School of Management Studies.
PROJECT REPORT
8) Formulation
The length of the report may be about 50 to 60 double spaced typed pages not exceeding approximately 18,000 words
(excluding appendices and exhibits). However, rational variation on either side is permissible.
The Project Report must have the following:
● Cover Page – must have the Name and Enrolment No. of the Student and the Name of the Guide, along with the
Title of the Project.
● Detailed table of contents with page nos.
● All pages of the Project Report must be numbered as reflected in the table of contents.
● Approved Proposal (i.e., Project Proposal, approved proforma and bio-data of the guide) properly bound in the
project and not just stapled. Please note that project with stapled Proposal will not be accepted.
● Certificate of originality- duly signed by the student and the guide with dates.
● Introduction to the Project and Review of Literature along with brief details of the organisation/s under study.
● Rationale
● Statement of problem
● Objectives of the Project
● Scope of the study
Research Methodology:
● Research Design
● Nature and Source of data/information collected
● Sample and Sampling method with rationale
● Details of the tools:
● The Questionnaire and other methods used and their purpose
● Reliability and Validity of the tools used
● Administration of tools and techniques
● Data collection
● Data Handling, Statistical tools used for Data Analysis
● Data Interpretation and Findings
● Recommendations
● Summary and Conclusion
● Limitations of the Project
● Direction for further research (optional)
● Reference/Bibliography
● Annexures/Appendices (Questionnaire used etc.)
Note: Research Methodology of the Project Report must have elaborate detail of all the components of the meth-
odology.
9) Submission of Project Report
One typed copy of the project report is to be submitted to the Registrar (SED), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-
110 068. As soon as, you submit the Project Report, a P.R. No. would be allotted. Student should quote this P.R.No.
while corresponding with Registrar (SED) regarding Project Report thereafter.
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Project Report can be submitted any time throughout the year.
Note: 1) If a Project Report is submitted between 1st December to 31st May, then the result will be
declared along with June Term-end examinations.
2) If a Project Report is submitted between 1st June to 30th November, then the result will be
declared along with December Term-end examinations.
10) Viva-Voce
A student may be asked to appear for a Viva-Voce, if the evaluator so recommends. In that case, student will be
duly intimated about it.
11) Enquiries
Enquiries regarding the approval of Project Proposal should be addressed to The Coordinator (Projects),
School of Management Studies, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068 and regarding Project Reports,
it should be addressed to the Registrar (SED), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.
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CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY
Student and is being submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of the Master’s Degree in Business
Administration of Indira Gandhi National Open University. This report has not been submitted earlier
either to this University or to any other University/Institution for the fulfillment of the requirement of
a course of study.
Place : Place :
Date : Date :
Note: This certificate is to be submitted along with the Project Report (Should be bound within the
project Report)
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Project Proposal No._______________
(To be assigned by the School) MBA
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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The remuneration bill has
to be submitted after or
alongwith the submission
of the Project Report.
Certified that I have guided the students for their Project Work.
Dated: ............................
Note: The remuneration payable for guidance of Project Work is `500/- per student.
Certified that the above Project Supervisor was approved and recommended by the concerned school of study and
above claim may be admitted.
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Specimen Only
Form to be submitted Online only
Send this filled-in form
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY along with fee to:
RE-REGISTRATION/COURSE OPTION FORM The Regional Director
for of your Regional Centre
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES * as per schedule
Session: January................/July.................
I opt for the following courses and enclose a Demand Draft towards the course fee as per details given below:
(For details of courses on offer, please see overleaf).
1. Name of Student : _______________________________________
in block letters Draft No. : __________
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Annexure to Re-Registration Form
2. Enrol. No. :
3. Programme Code:
General SC ST OBC
` ` `
Programme of Study
Name : Shri/Smt./Km.
Please indicate course code, assignment code and course title for which you need the assignments in the following
columns. The assignments of the course which you have already passed should not be mentioned.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
______________________________________________________
Note: The assignments can also be downloaded from the website: www.ignou.ac.in
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS
1. Read instructions for submission of assignments given in this Handbook and Prospectus carefully.
2. Assignments should be demanded only if your registration for that course (subject) is valid.
3. Please ensure that you have mentioned your correct Enrolment No. (it consists of 9 digits), Name, Course
Code, and Course Title, Semester/year, wherever applicable, and Study Centre Code on your assignment
responses before submitting to the concerned authorities.
4. Submission of assignments within due dates is a pre-requisite for appearing in the term-end examination.
You are, therefore, advised to submit your Assignments at your Study Centre within the prescribed
dates. Assignments received after due dates will be summarily rejected.
5. In case you have failed to get the overall qualifying grade for a course; you may choose to either appear
in the term end examination or attempt the assignments for that course again.
6. Assignments should not be demanded to improve your score if you have secured minimum qualifying
score in a course (subject).
7. Please do not submit your assignment responses twice either at the same Study Centre or at different
Study Centres for evaluation.
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INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Student Evaluation Division
APPLICATION FORM FOR RE-EVALUATION OF ANSWER SCRIPT
(Rules & regulations are mentioned on the reverse side of this form. Please go through them
carefully before filling up the form)
1. Name .................................................................................
9. Fee detail:
(The fee for Re-evaluation of answer script is `750/- per course, which is to be paid through
demand draft drawn in favour of 'IGNOU' & payable at the City of Evaluation Centre)
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RULES & REGULATIONS FOR RE-EVALUATION OF ANSWER SCRIPTS
1. The request for re-evaluation by the student must be made within one month of declaration of result.
2. The date of declaration of result will be calculated from the date on which the results are placed on the
IGNOU website.
3. After re-evaluation, the better of the two scores of original marks/grade and marks/grade after re-evaluation
will be considered.
4. The revised marks/grade after re-evaluation shall be communicated to the student on receipt of re-evaluation
result and result of re-evaluation will also be made available on the IGNOU website at www.ignou.ac.in.
The minimum time required for re-evaluation shall be 30 days from the date of receipt of application.
5. Re-evaluation is permissible in TEE only and not in the Improvement Cases/Project/Dissertaion Practicals/
Lab courses, Workshops, Assignments & Seminar etc.
6. On the top of the envelope containing the prescribed application form, please mention 'APPLICATION
FORM FOR RE-EVALUATION OF ANSWER SCRIPTS'
7. The application form duly filled-in may be sent to the concerned Regional Evaluation Centre within the
prescribed dates except per CPE* & DPE* programmes:
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INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068
APPLICATION FORM FOR OBTAINING PHOTOCOPY OF THE ANSWER SCRIPT
(Rules & Regulations are mentioned on the back of this form. Please go through them carefully before
filling up the form).
1. Name .......................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
Date:................................ Signature:.......................................
Place:............................... Name:.............................................
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RULES & REGULATION FOR OBTAINING PHOTOCOPY OF THE ANSWER SCRIPT
1. The fee for photocopy of the answer script shall be `100/- (Rupees One Hundered Only) per course. Fee
shall be paid in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of IGNOU and payable at the city of the
evaluation centre.
2. Application form without self attested photocopy of the Identity Card of the student will not be entertained.
3. Student’s application form for photocopy(ies) of the answer script(s) shall reach the Concerned Authority
(as mentioned below in the last para) alongwith the prescribed fee within 45 days from the date of
declaration of results i.e. the date on which the result are placed on the IGNOU website.
4. The students, who find that any portion of the answer was not evaluated or any totaling error is noticed,
may point out the same and submit their representation alongwith a copy of the answer script supplied to
them within 15 days. No other query regarding evaluation of answer script shall be entertained.
5. The students, who intend to apply for photocopy(ies) of the answer script(s) may simultaneously apply
for re-evaluation, if they so desire. The last date for submission of application for re-evaluation will not
be extended to facilitate them to point out discrepancy in the evaluation.
6. The Application form duly filled-in may be sent to the concerned Regional Evaluation Centre except
CPE* & DPE* programmes:
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INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
STUDENT EVALUATION DIVISION
APPLICATION FORM FOR EARLY DECLARATION OF RESULT OF TERM-END EXAMINATION
(Rules & regulations are mentioned on the back of this form. Please go through them carefully
before filling up the form).
1. Name .................................................................................
(enclose a copy of the documentary evidence specifying the reason for early declaration)
6. Exam. Centre details, from where you have to appear/appeared at Term-end Examination:
7. Fee detail:
(The fee for early declaration of result is `1000/- per course, which is to be paid through
demand draft drawn in favour of ‘IGNOU’ & payable at ‘New Delhi’)
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RULES & REGULATIONS FOR EARLY DECLARATION OF RESULTS
1. Request for early declaration of results will be entertained for final semester/year or maximum of 4 backlog
courses only, subject to the following conditions:
(i) The student has been selected for higher study/employment and statement of marks/grade card is
required to be produced to the institute by a particular date, which is before the prescribed date of
declaration of the University’s results.
(ii) The student has completed all the other prescribed components except the term-end examination of
the courses, for which early evaluation has been sought.
2. Application for early declaration, for the reasons such as to apply for recruitment/higher study/post and
promotion purpose etc. will not be entertained.
3. Application without enclosing documentary evidence specifying the reason for early declaration will not
be entertained.
4. Application form must reach the concerned Regional Evaluation Centre before the date of the examination
for the course(s) for which early evaluation is sought:
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INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068
APPLICATION FORM FOR OBTAINING DUPLICATE GRADE CARD/MARK SHEET
Name ..................................................................................................................................................
Programme ........................................................................................................................................
Enrolment No.
Address .........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
Pin Code
Contact No. (Mobile No. ) ........................................ Landline No. ...................................................
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To
The Registrar
Material Production & Distribution Division
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110 068
Enrolment No.
I have remitted all the dues towards the course fee and there is NO CHANGE in my address given as follows :
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
(To be submitted to the concerned Regional Director)
1. Name ........................................................................................................................................
2. Father’s Name ...........................................................................................................................
3. Address ....................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................... Pin Code.............................
Examination Passed Year of Passing Enrolment No. Marks Obtained Grades Obtained
(Programme)
5. Name of the Regional Centre and Study Centre to which the Candidate attached
_________________________________________________________________________
6. Name of the University to which the candidate wants to migrate
_________________________________________________________________________
Draft Details
Amount `400/- D.D. No. ___________________ Date________________
Bank Name ________________________ & Place of Issue _______________________
1. I hereby declare that the information provided is correct to the best of my knowledge and have
paid all the fee due to the University.
2. I have not taken any migration certificate from the University before this.
3. I further certify that I have not enrolled with any other University/Institution after passing out
from IGNOU up to this date.
4. In the event of any of the above information being found incorrect, the the Certificate shall be
liable for cancellation by the Univerity.
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. A fee of `400/- should be remitted by way of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of IGNOU and
payable at the city of the Regional Centre or New Delhi, as the case may be.
2. At the time of submission of the application for the issue of Migration Certificate the applicant
should attach xerox copy of consolidated Statement of Marks or Provisional Certificate issued
by this University (duly attested) for verification.
3. Duplicate Migration Certificate can be issued once only on payment of `400/- only in case the
same has been lost, destroyed or mutilated, on submission of an Affidavit drawn up on a non-
judicial stamp paper of the value of `10/- to be sworn before a First Class Judicial Magistrate on
the following format.
to me by the ............................. to enable me to join ........................... University has been lost and
did not join any other University on the basis of the same nor have I submitted the Migration Certificate
for joining any other University’’.
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INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
STUDENT EVALUATION DIVISION
Application Form For Issue Of Official Transcript
IMPORTANT:- FOR INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE SEE REVERSE
1. Name : ............................................................................................................................................................................
3. Address: .......................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................. Pin
..........................................................................................................................................................................................
6. FEE FOR THE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT:- (Please note: Per transcript means one photocopy of one
certificate, hence, each photocopy, which is required to be attested by the University will be charged on the
following prescribed rates):
i) Rs. 300/- per transcript for Indian Students, if transcript is required to be sent to the Student/Institute
within India.
ii) Rs. 500/- per transcript for Indian Students, if transcript is required to be sent to the Student/Institute
outside India.
Rs. 600/- per transcript for SAARC Countries Students, if transcript is required to be sent to the Student/
Institute within India and Rs. 1200/- per transcript for the same students, if transcripts is required to be
sent to the outside India.
iv) $60 per transcript for Non-SAARC Countries Students, if transcript is required to be sent to the Student/
Institute within India and $120 per transcript for the same students, if transcript is required to be sent to
the outside India.
(THE REQUISITE FEE IS REQUIRED TO BE PAID THROUGH DEMAND DRAFT DRAWN
IN FAVOUR OF ‘IGNOU’PAYABLE AT NEW DELHI’)
7. No. of Transcript(s) required: …..… × Rs.300/- or Rs.500/- or ….…….. = Total Amount: Rs...........................
Demand Draft No.: ………………….. Date:.......................... Issuing Bank: ……………………………..
8. Mention the Name of Student/Programme & Enrolment No. at back side of above demand draft.
9. Name & Address of the University/Institute/Employer/Student (In capital letters) to whom transcript is
required to be sent (Attached a separate list, if required):-
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
10. If, the Transcript is required to collect Personally : Name ....................................................................................
Mobile No……………………(Please see Instructions in back-side at Point-C)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR “OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT”
A) The filled in form duly signed by the student with the requisite fee & documents may be sent to:-
The Registrar,
Student Evaluation Division, Indira Gandhi National Open University,
Block-12, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 (INDIA)
B) The students are required to enclose same number of legible photocopies of both sides of the statement of Marks-
sheet/Grade Card/Provisional Certificate and Degree Certificate etc. issued to them, as the number of transcripts
are required. Each photocopy of the certificate is chargeable as mentioned at prescribed format under Point No.-
6. Incomplete application will be entertained.
C) If the Student/Applicant has applied for Official Transcript and wants to collect the same Personally or By-
Hand himself/herself from the Section Officer, Exam.-I Section of SED, Block-9, Room No.-10, IGNOU,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 (India) then He/She is required to mention such information & Mobile No.
under Point No.-10 in prescribed format for calling them provided that He/She has to produce the valid Original
Identity Card/Votter Card/Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Driving License or Passport etc. for signature/photograph/
residential Id. Proof. at the time of collecting their Transcripts.
Note:- If the student want to collect his/her transcript by-hand through any other person from the above Section
then the receiver has to produce all above documents of the student alongwith “Authorization-Letter” of the
concerned student. The person who want to receive the Transcript(s) on behalf of the student, has to produce
his/her valid Original Identity Proof for signature/photograph/residence etc. like Identity Card/Votter Card/Aadhar
Card/PAN Card/Driving License etc.and he is also required to submit the copies of the same to this Section at the
time of collecting the Transcript.
D) The University has been sending/dispatching the “Official-Transcripts” under sealed envelope(s) through Indian
Speed Post Services and the normally, the Exam-III Section of SED takes minimum 15 days for the issuance/
dispatching the “Official Transcript(s)” after receiving the Application-Form of the student at this Section but
“Dispatching/Issuance time depends on furnishing the Verification Report by another Sections and circumstances
surrounding the case.
E) As per the requirement, the demand draft of requisite fees should be reached to this Division prior to 60 days or
earlier from the expiry of the same demand draft for smooth transaction with the bank.
F) Under the existing procedure, the University issues the “Official Transcripts” on “University Letter-Head” duly
signed & verified on current status of each copy of Mark-sheet/Grade-card/PC/ Degree Certificate etc. by the
authorized Officer on behalf of the Registrar (SED) or Controller of the Examinations, containing the following
information therein:-
i) Attested copies of Mark-sheet/Grade-card/PC/ Degree Certificate etc. including detailed information about
the “Programme” completed by the Student / Details of the Courses/ Scheme of Assessment of Student’s
Performance / Minimum Standard for Completion of the Courses and Programme / Scheme of Study / Duration
of Programme / Year of Admission & Completion of Programme / Mode of study / Medium of study etc. This
information is based on the current status of the Mark-sheet/Grade card.
ii) Recognition of the University and authenticity of its Degrees/Diploma etc. It is also clarified in the “Official
Transcript” that the University does not issue Year-wise/Semester-wise Mark-sheet/Grade-card but issue a
comprehensive Mark-sheet/Grade-card after successful completion of the programme to the students.
G) The inquiry about status of the “Official Transcript” submitted by the student/applicant can be obtained from
“Official Transcript Counter” Exam.-I Section of SED (Block-9, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-
110068 personally or on Telephone No. 011-29572210 between Monday to Friday during Office hours after
15 to 25 days of receiving the Application-Form at this Section.
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INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
CHANGE/CORRECTION OF ADDRESS/STUDY CENTRE
All correspondence to be sent at the following address and change of Study Centre be recorded.
Enrolment Date of Change
Number effective from
Name: Shri/Smt./Km.
Programme of Study
State Pin
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INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068
APPLICATION FORM FOR IMPROVEMENT IN DIVISION/CLASS
(Rules & regulations are mentioned on the reverse side of this form. Please go through them carefully
before filling up the form).
Prescribed dates for submission of form: 1st to 30th April for June Term-end Exam.
1st to 31st October for December Term-end Exam.
1. Name .......................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
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RULES & REGULATION FOR IMPROVEMENT IN DIVISION/CLASS
Registrar
Student Evaluation Division
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi
New Delhi-ll0 068
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Sir/Madam,
There are a number of open Universities in the country offering various degrees/diploma through the
mode of non-formal education. The Open Universities have been established in the country by an Act of
Parliament or State Legislature in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 2(f) of University
Grants Commission Act, 1956. These universities are, therefore, empowered to award degrees in terms of
Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.
A circular was earlier issued vide UGC letter No.F.1-8/92 (CPP) dated February, 1992 mentioning that
the Certificate, Diplomas and Degrees awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University are to be treated
equivalent to the corresponding awards of the Universities in the country.
Attention is further invited to UGC circular No. F1-25/93 (CPP-II) dated 28th July, 1993 (copy enclosed)
for recognition of degrees and diplomas as well as transfer of credit for courses successfully completed by
students between the two types of universities so that the mobility of students from Open University stream
to traditional Universities is ensured without any difficulty.
The UGC has specified the nomenclature of degrees under Section 22(3) of the UGC Act, 1956 to
ensure mandatory requirements viz. minimum essential academic inputs required for awarding such degrees.
A copy of Gazette Notification regarding specification of degrees issued vide. No. 1-52/97 (CPP-II) dated
31st January 2004 is enclosed. The details are also given in UGC Web site: www.ugc.ac.in
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May, I therefore request you to treat the Degrees/Diploma/Certificates awarded by the Open Universities
in conformity with the UGC notification on Specification of Degrees as equivalent to the corresponding
awards of the traditional Universities in the country.
Yours faithfully,
–Sd–
Encl: As above.
Copy to:
1. The Secretary, Goverment of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Secondary
Education and Higher Education, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi-110001
2. The Secretary, All India Council for Technical Education, I.G. Sports Complex, Indraprastha Estate,
New Delhi-110002
3. The Secretary, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), 16 Comrade Inderjit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg),
New Delhi-110002
4. The Secretary, National Council for Teacher Education, I.G. Stadium, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002
5. The Director of Distance Education Council, IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
6. The Vice-chancellor Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
7. The Vice-chancellor Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Road No. 46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-
500033 (Andhra Pradesh)
8. The Vice-chancellor Nalanda Open University, West Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 (Bihar)
9. The Vice-chancellor Dr. Babasahab Ambedkar Open University, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad-380003
(Gujarat)
10. The Vice-chancellor Karnataka State Open University, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006 (Karnataka)
11. The Vice-chancellorYashwant Rao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik-422222 (Maharashtra)
12. The Vice-chancellor, Kota Open University (Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University), Kota-324010
(Rajasthan).
13. The Vice-chancellor Netaji Subhash Open University, Kolkata-700020 (West Bengal)
14. The Vice-chancellor, Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal-462016 (M.P.)
–Sd–
(V.K. Jaiswal)
Under Secretary
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Gram : ASINGU
Phones :3312305, 3313390
3310059, 3312429
Telex : 31 66180 AIU IN
Fax : 011-3315105
No. EV/II(449)/94/176915-177115
January 14, 1994
The Registrar(s)
Member Universities
Dear Sir,
The Standing Committee at its 237th meeting held at Utkal University and the 68th Annual Session of the AIU
and in December, 1993 at the University of Delhi have decided in principle that the Degrees of the Open
Universities be recognized in terms of the following resolutions:
“Resolved that the examinations of one University should be recognized by another on reciprocal basis, provided
that the entrance qualification, duration of course and the general standard of attainment are similar to those
prescribed by the recognized university.”
“Further resolved that in case of Degrees awarded by Open Universities, the conditions regarding entrance
qualifications and duration of the course be relaxed provided that the general standard of attainment are similar
to those prescribed by the recognized university.”
The decision is brought to the notice of the Universities for favour of appropriate action in the matter. The
additional information, if required in this behalf, may kindly be obtained from the Registrar of the Universities
direct.
Thanking you,
Your faithfully,
Sd/-
(K.C. KALRA)
Joint Secretary
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Annexure-III
To
The Secretaries/Directors,
Technical Education,
All State Governments/Union Territories
Subject: Recognition of MBA, MCA programmes awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open
University, (IGNOU) New Delhi.
IGNOU, New Delhi has been established by sub-section (2) of section (1) of the IGNOU Act,
1985 (50 of 1985) vide Notification No. F.13-12/85-Desk(U) dated September 19, 1985 issued by
the Department of Education, Ministry of HRD, Government of India, New Delhi.
I am directed to say that the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer
Application (MCA) degrees awarded by IGNOU are recognized by AICTE.
Your faithfully,
–Sd–
(Nagin Chand)
Copy to:
All Regional Officers, AICTE.
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F.No. UGC/DEB/2013
Dated 14.10.2013
The Registrar/Director
of all the Indian Universities
(Deemed, State, Central Universities/
Institutions of National importance)
Subject: Equivalence of Degrees awarded by Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Instituions at par with
Conventional Universities/Institutions
Sir/Madam,
There are a number of Open and Distance Learning Institutions (ODLIs) in the country offering Degree/
Diploma/Certificate programmes through the mode of non formal education. These comprise Open
Universities, Distance Education Institutions (either single mode or dual mode) of Central Universities, State
Universities, Deemed to be Universities, Institutions of National Importance or any other Institution of Higher
learning recognized by Central/State/Statutory Council/Societies registered under the Society Registration
Act 1860.
2. A circular was earlier issued vide UGC letter F1 No.-52/2000 (CPP-II) dated May 05, 2004 (copy
enclosed) mentioning that Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates/awarded by the Open Universities in conformity
with the UGC notification of degrees be treated as equivalent to corresponding awards of the traditional
Universities in the country.
3. Attention is also invited to UGC circular No. F1-25/93 (CPP-II) dated 28th July 1993 (copy enclosed)
for recognition of degrees and diplomas as well as transfer of credit for courses successfully completed by
students between the two types of universities so that the mobility of students from Open University stream
to traditional universities/institutions is ensured without any difficulty.
4. The Government of India, in exercise of its power conferred under section 20(1) of UGC Act 1956,
issued directions dated 29th December 2012 entrusting UGC with the responsibility of regulating higher
education programme in open and distance learning (ODL) mode. Consequently, Universities/Institutions
desirous of offering any programme through distance mode would require recognition of UGC.
5. As you are aware, the Government of India has envisaged a greater role for the Open and the Distance
Education System. The envisioned role may be fulfilled by recognizing and treating the Degrees/Diplomas/
Certificates awarded through distance mode at par with the degrees obtained through the formal system of
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education. Open and Distance Education System in the country is contributing a lot in expansion of Higher
Education and for achieving target of GER, without compromising on quality. Non recognition/non equivalence
of degrees of ODL institutions for the purpose of promotion/employment and pursuing higher education may
prove a deterrent to many learners and will ultimately defeat the purpose of Open and Distance Education.
– Sd –
(Vikram Sahay)
Director (Admn)
Tel: 011 2323 0405
Email: [email protected]
Encl: As above
Copy to:
1. Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher
Education, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001.
2. Secretary, All Indian Council for Technical Education, 7th Floor, Chandra Lok Building, Janpath, New
Delhi.
3. Secretary, Association of Indian Universities, AIU House, 16 Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla
Marg), New Delhi-110002
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Annexure-V
The Vice-Chancellors/Director’s
of all the Indian Universities/
Deemed Universities/Institutions
of National Importance.
Sir,
I am directed to say that Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi has been established by
Sub-Section (2) of Section (1) of the IGNOU Act, 1985 (50 of 1985) vide notification No. F.13-12/85-
Dusk(U) dated 19.9.1985 issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development
(Department of Education), New Delhi and is competent to award its own degrees/Diplomas.
The Certificates, diplomas and degrees awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open Universiy are to be
treated equivalent to the corresponding awards of the Universities in the country.
Yours Faithfully
—Sd—
(Gurcharan Singh)
Under Secretary
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Annexure-VI
R.P. Gangurde
Additional Secretary
Tel. No. 3319659
D.D. No. F.1-25/93 (CPP-II)
28 July 1993
As you are aware, the Open Universities have been established in the country by an Act of Parliament
or State Legislature in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 2(f) of University Grants
Commission Act. 1956. These universities are, therefore, empowered to award degrees in terms of Section
22 (1) of the UGC Act, 1956.
It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that the students who have done their M.A. from
open universities are debarred by universities from registration for Ph.D. studies. This is most unfair in view
of the importance attached to the Open University and distance learning in National Policy on Education,
1986. The Programme of Action-02 also aims at promoting the mobility of students among open universities
and among the traditional universities. This can be made possible only when there is a workable understanding
between Open Universities and traditional universities for recognition of each other’s degrees on reciprocal
basis. A memorandum of understanding has already been signed between University of Pondicherry and
Indira Gandhi National Open University which provides for recognition of each other’s degrees and diplomas
as well as transfer of credits for courses successfully completed by students between the two universities.
The other universities may also make similar arrangements so that the mobility of students from Open
University stream to traditional universities is ensured without any difficulty.
I hope that your university will make necessary efforts in this direction and let the commission know
the progress.
With regards,
Yours sincerely
—Sd—
(R.P. Gangurde)
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SAMPLE OPENMAT Entrance Test Paper for
Management Programme
● Use of calculator is not allowed. Rough work may be done in the space provided at the
end of the Test Booklet.
Read the instructions given on the OMR Response Sheet carefully before you start.
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How to fill up the information on the OMR Response Sheet
(Examination Answer Sheet)
1. Write your complete Enrolment No. in 9 digits. This should correspond to the enrolment
number indicated by you on the OMR Response Sheet. Also write your correct name, address
with pin code in the space provided. Put your signatures on the OMR Response Sheet with
date. Ensure that the Invigilator in your examination hall also puts his signatures with date
on the OMR Response Sheet at the space provided.
2. On the OMR Response Sheet student’s particulars are to be filled in by pen. However, use HB
pencil for writing the Enrolment No. and Examination Centre Code as well as for blackening
the circle bearing the correct answer number against the serial number of the question.
4. Write correct information in numerical digit in Enrolment No. and Examination Centre Code
Columns. The corresponding circle should be dark enough and should be filled in completely.
5. Each question is followed by four probable answers which are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. You
should select and show only one answer to each question considered by you as the most
appropriate or the correct answer. Select the most appropriate answer. Then by using HB
pencil, blacken the circle bearing the correct answer number against the serial number of the
question. If you find that answer to any question is none of the four alternatives given under
the question, you should darken the circle with ‘0’.
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6. If you wish to change your answer, ERASE completely the already darkened circle by using
a good quality eraser and then blacken the circle bearing your revised answer number. If
incorrect answer is not erased completely, smudges will be left on the erased circle and the
question will be read as having two answers and will be ignored for giving any credit.
7. No credit will be given if more than one answer is given for one question. Therefore, you
should select the most appropriate answer.
8. You should not spend too much time on anyone question. If you find any particular question
difficult, leave it and go to the next. If you have time left after answering all the questions,
you may go back to the unanswered ones. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. No cell Phones, calculators, books, slide-rules, note-books or written notes, etc. will be al-
lowed inside the examination hall.
2. You should follow the instructions given by the Centre Superintendent and by the Invigilator
at the examination venue. If you violate the instructions, you will be disqualified.
3. Any candidate found copying or receiving or giving assistance in the examination will be
disqualified.
4. The Test Booklet and the OMR Response Sheet (Answer Sheet) would be supplied to you by
the Invigilators. After the examination is over, you should hand over the OMR Response
Sheet to the Invigilator before leaving the examination hall. Any candidate who does not
return the OMR Response Sheet will be disqualified and the University may take further
action against him/her.
5. All rough work is to be done on the test booklet itself and not on any other paper. Scrap
paper is not permitted. For arriving at answers you may work in the margins, make some
markings or underline in the test booklet itself.
6. The University reserves the right to cancel scores of any candidate who impersonates or
uses/adopts other malpractices or uses any unfair means. The examination is conducted
under uniform conditions. The University would also follow a procedure to verify the validity
of scores of all examinees uniformly. If there is substantial indication that your performance
is not genuine, the University may cancel your score.
7. In the event of your qualifying the Entrance Test, the hall ticket should be enclosed with your
admission form while submitting it to the University for seeking admission in Management
programmes along with your testimonials and programme fee. Admission forms received
without hall ticket in original will be summarily rejected.
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TEST-I
GENERAL AWARENESS
1. UN International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction is observed on :
(1) 6th July (2) 15th September
(3) 13th October (4) 18th November
2. Who among the following got the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for 2011 ?
(1) Gagan Narang (2) Saina Nehwal
(3) Joseph Abraham (4) Satish Pillai
3. When was Delhi made the capital of India ?
(1) 1910 (2) 1911 (3) 1947 (4) 1942
4. Commonwealth Day is celebrated on _____________ .
(1) 15th July (2) 26th December (3) 24th May (4) 10th August
5. Who is the author of the book “My Life” ?
(1 ) Hillary Clinton (2) Bill Clinton
(3) The Dalai Lama (4) lmran Khan
6. Which one of the following is not a land - locked country?
(1) Thailand (2) Afghanistan (3) Nepal (4) Bhutan
7. “Smasher” is associated with which of the following sports?
(1) Boxing (2) Wrestling (3) Foot ball (4) Volley Ball
8. What is the full form of ‘NBFC’ as used in the financial sector?
(1) New Banking Finance Company
(2) Non - Banking Finance Company
(3) New Business Fund Company
(4) National Banking and Finance Company
9. Which one of the following causes the disease ‘Swine Flu’ ?
(1) Bacteria (2) Helminthic worm
(3) Protozoan (4) Virus
10. The source of oxygen during photosynthesis is :
(1) air (2) Carbon Dioxide (3) water (4) chlorophyll
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11. The ‘Indian Standard Time’ is measured at :
(1) Allahabad (2) Bhopal (3) Jaipur (4) Mumbai
12. ‘Short Sightedness’ or ‘Myopia’ can be corrected by using:
(1) Convex Lens (2) Concave Lens
(3) Cylindrical Lens (4) Bifocal Lens
13. The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the 2G spectrum issue is :
(1) Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi (2) P.C. Chacko
(3) Kishore Chandra Dev (4) Thambi Durai
14. The paintings of Ajanta depicts stories of the:
(1) Ramayana (2) Mahabharata (3) Jatakas (4) Panchatantra
15. The Vice - President of India is elected by the:
(1) Members of both the houses of parliament
(2) Elected members of both the houses of parliament
(3) Members of Parliament and the Vidhan Sabhas
(4) Members of Rajya Sabha and the Vidhan Parishads
16. The largest gland in the human body is :
(1) Liver (2) Pancreas (3) Thyroid (4) Gall bladder
17. A nautical mile is equal to :
(1) 2050 meters (2) 1575 meters (3) 2000 meters (4) 1852 meters
18. The Chairman of National Human Rights Commission during 2011 was:
(1) Justice Govind Prasad Mathur (2) Justice K.G. Balakrishnan
(3) Justice Kakru (4) Justice A.S. Anand
19. Vitamin A is abundantly found in :
(1) Carrot (2) Brinjal (3) Tomato (4) Potato
20. Where is the ‘Silent Valley’ located in India?
(1) Gujarat (2) Madhya Pradesh
(3) Karnataka (4) Kerala
21. The President of India to have served for two terms in the office was:
(1) Dr. S. Radha Krishnan (2) Dr. V. V. Giri
(3) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (4) Dr. Zakir Hussain
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22. Which one of the Indian State is not bisected by the Tropic of Cancer?
(1) West Bengal (2) Rajasthan (3) Odisha (4) Gujarat
26. Mullaperiyar Dam whose safety has been a matter of concern is a dispute between
(1) Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh (2) Karnataka and Kerala
(3) Tamil Nadu and Kerala (4) Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
27. Who among the following is not a Noble Peace Prize 2011 winner?
(1) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (2) Saul Perlmutter
(3) Leymar Gbowee (4) Tawakkol Karman
28. Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant, which was in news in recent times is located in
(1) Tamil Nadu (2) Kerala
(3) Karnataka (4) Himachal Pradesh
29. Who among the following was considered by Gandhiji as his political Guru ?
(1) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (2) Dadabhai Naoroji
(3) Motilal Nehru (4) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
30. Who among the following is not a winner of Padma Vibhushan award for the year 2011 ?
(1) Vijay Kelkar (2) A Nageshwara Rao
(3) Satyadev Dubey (4) Azim Premji
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TEST-II
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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31. The author’s primary aim in this passage is to describe:
(1) objective and legal methods for directing technological development.
(2) technological innovations making it possible to achieve optimum allocation of resources.
(3) technical approaches to the problem of controlling marketing activity.
(4) economic procedures for facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers.
32. The author cites air pollution from motor vehicles in order to :
(1) evaluate legal methods used to prevent technological developments
(2) give examples of costs not included in buyer - seller bargains
(3) raise cost estimates calculated by including the costs of resources
(4) commend technological research undertaken for the common welfare.
33. According to the passage, transactions between private buyers and sellers have effects on
society that generally:
(1) encompass more than the effects on the buyers and sellers alone
(2) are guided by legal controls on the development of technology
(3) reflect on optimal allocation of natural resources
(4) give rise to ever-increasing resource costs
34. The author does NOT favour one of the options given below. Which one is it ?
(1) Protecting the environment for future use
(2) Causing technological development to ease
(3) Intervening in the activity of the free market
(4) Changing the balance of power between opposing interests in business.
35. A gasoline - conservation tax on the purchase of large automobiles is an example of:
(1) a specific directive (2) a market incentive modification
(3) an optimal resource allocation (4) an external cost
36. If there were no external cost, as they are described in the passage, which of the following
would be true ?
(1) The availability of common goods would increase
(2) Some resource allocations would be illegal
(3) Prices would include all costs to members of society
(4) All technology - control methods would be effective
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37. The phrase ‘Criminal prohibitions may modify technological activity in areas impinging on
fundamental societal values’ suggests that:
(1) technology would require to be altered if it affected the basic ethical values of society.
(2) criminal proceedings would be taken against those technologies that attempted to alter
basic societal values
(3) technology which had criminal implications and affected social behaviour would require
to be transformed
(4) technology which led to crime would require to be prohibited
38. On the basis of the passage, it can be, inferred that the author would agree with one of the
following statements concerning technological development. Which one is it ?
(1) The government should own technological operations
(2) The effects of technological development cannot be controlled
(3) Some technological development are beneficial
(4) Applications of technological developments are criminally destructive
39. The Writer’s main purpose in writing this piece was to :
(1) report (2) persuade (3) inform ( 4) instruct
Passage II
The fundamental objectives of sociology are the same as those of science generally -
discovery and explanation. To discover the essential data of social behaviour and the
connections among the data is the first objective of sociology. To explain the data and the
connections is the second and larger objective. Science makes its advances in terms of both
of these objectives. Sometimes it is the discovery of a new element or set of elements that
marks a major breakthrough in the history of a scientific discipline. Closely related to such
discovery is the discovery of relationships of data that had never been noted before. All of
this is, as we know, of immense importance in science. But the drama of discovery, in this
sense, can sometimes lead us to overlook the .greater importance of explanation of what is
revealed by the data. Sometimes decades, even centuries, pass before known connections
and relationships are actually explained. Discovery and explanation are the two great
interpenetrating, interacting realms of science.
The order of reality that interests the scientists is the empirical order, that is, the order of
data and phenomena revealed to us through observation or experience. To be precise or
explicit about what is, and is not, revealed by observation is not always easy, to be sure. And
often it is necessary for our natural powers of observation to be supplemented by the most
intricate of mechanical aids for a given object to become “empirical” in the sense just used.
That the electron is not as immediately visible as is the mountain range does not mean;
obviously, that it is any less empirical. That social behaviour does not lend itself to as quick
and accurate description as, say, chemical behaviour of gases and compounds does not mean
that social roles, statuses, and attitudes are any less empirical than molecules and tissues.
What is empirical and observable today may have been nonexistent in scientific consciousness
a decade ago. Moreover, the empirical is often data inferred from direct observation. All of this is
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clear enough, and we should make no pretence that there are not often shadow areas
between the empirical and the nonemperical. Nevertheless, the first point to make about
any science, physical or social, is that its world of data is the empirical world. A very large
amount of scientific energy goes merely into the work of expanding the frontiers, through
discovery, of the known, observable, empirical world.
From observation or discovery we move to explanation. The explanation sought by the
scientist is, of course, not at all like the explanation sought by the theologian or metaphysician.
The scientist is not interested - not, that is, in his role of scientist - in ultimate, transcendental,
or divine causes of what he sets himself to explain. He is interested in explanations that are
as empirical as the data themselves. If it is the high incidence of crime in a certain part of a
large city that requires explanation, the scientist is obliged to offer his explanation in terms of
factors which are empirically real as the phenomenon of crime itself. He does not explain the
problem, for example, in terms of references to the will of God, demons, or original sin. A
satisfactory explanation is not only one that is empirical, however, but one that can be stated
in the terms of a causal proposition. Description is an indispensable point of beginning, but
description is not explanation. It is well to stress this point, for there are all too many scientists,
or would-be scientists, who are primarily concerned with data gathering, data counting,
and data describing, and who seem to forget that such operations, however useful, are but
the first step. Until we have accounted for the problem at hand, explained it causally by
referring the data to some principle or generalization already established, or to some new principle or
generalization, we have not explained anything.
41. Which of the following statements best agrees with the author’s position?
(1) Science is the formulation of unverified hypotheses
(2) Explanation is inferred from data
(3) Causation is a basis for explanation
(4) Generalization is a pre requisite for explanation
42. According to the passage, the final step in a study of social behaviour would be to :
(1) establish generalizations
(2) offer an explanation of the data by determining causation
(3) attempt to discover the problem
(4) collect data
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43. The author’s main point in the first paragraph may best be described by which of the following
statements? .
(1) Science and technology are interdisciplinary
(2) The first objective of sociology is discovery
(3) Discovery without explanation is meaningless
(4) Both discovery and explanation are fundamental to building a science
45. According to the passage, scientists are not interested in theological explanations because
(1) Scientists tend to be atheists
(2) theology cannot explain social behaviour
(3) theological explanations are not empirical
(4) theology cannot explain change
Directions for Questions 46 to 50 :
Each of these questions consists of a word in capital letters followed by four alternative words or
phrases. From among the alternatives, choose the word most nearly similar in meaning to the
word in capital letters in each case.
46. NONCHALANT
(1) anxious (2) coy (3) excited (4) offhand
47. PROFANE
(1) blasphemous (2) skilled (3) sacred (4) underhanded
48. ABHORRENT
(1 ) critical (2) coercive (3) repugnant (4) cruel
49. TEMPERANCE
(1) self-restraint (2) self - pity (3) anger (4) impudence
50. VILIFY
(1) exalt (2) appease (3) defame (4) defy
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Directions for Questions 51 to 55 :
Each of these questions consists of a word in capital letters followed by four alternative words or
phrases. From among the alternatives, choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word
in capital letters in each case.
5l. ANOMALOUS
(1 ) hostile (2) normal (3) vigorous (4) outrageous
52. BESMIRCH
(1) defame (2) demonstrate (3) praise (4) mystify
53. DAUNT
(1) frighten (2) encourage (3) run (4) sadden
54. DIABOLICAL
(1) resourceful (2) zealous (3) candid (4) angelic
55. EPHEMERAL
(1) fleeting (2) permanent (3) rapid (4) dull
Directions for Questions 56 to 60 :
Each of these questions consists of a sentence with two blanks, followed by four alternative words
or set of words. In each case, choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of
the sentence as a whole.
56. The citizens had become so ___________ by the politician _______________ that the latest finan-
cial scandal did not surprise them at all.
(1) disgusted ......... peccadilloes (2) jaded ..... indiscretions
(3) regretful ........ antics (4) distraught ..... dishonesty
57. Although the stock market has experienced strong ___________ in the past two years, there have
been short periods in which the market has __________ precipitously
(1) expansion ........ stagnated (2) growth ..... fallen
(3) extension .......... stabilized (4) augmentation ..... decreased
58. Economic reforms ________ the shackles on India’s entrepreneurs, _______ them new freedoms
to both create and participate in economic wealth.
(1) released ....... allowing (2) freed ....... permitting
(3) removed ....... showing (4) untied ....... granting
59. The_________of the poor vary considerably across countries, and in India we have to frame
Indian_________to benefit them.
(1) difficulties.......results (2) problems.......options
(3) challenges.......solutions (4) obstacles.......resolutions
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60. Human beings are violent and therefore any theory of conflict resolution between nations
that_____to account for this________is flawed.
(1) decline ..... supposedly (2) refuses.......pejoratively
(3) fails ..... inherently (4) consents.......manifestly
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67. He is the sort of person who I feel would be capable of making these kind of statements.
(1) sort of a person whom I feel would be capable of making these kind of statements
(2) sort of person who I feel would be capable of making these kinds of statements
(3) sort of person whom I feel would be capable of making those kinds of statements
(4) sort of person whom I feel would be capable of making this kind of statements
68. Due to the continual rain, a smaller number of spectators witnessed the game than had been
expected
(1) Due to the continuous rain, a small number
(2) Due to the heavy rain, a lesser number
(3) Because of the intermittent rain, a smaller number
(4) Because of the continual rain, a smaller number
69. Beside me, there were many persons who were altogether aggravated by his manners.
(1) Beside me, there were many persons who were all together aggravated
(2) Beside me, there are many persons who were all together aggravated
(3) Beside me, there were many persons who were altogether irritated
(4) Beside me, there were many persons who were all together irritated
70. The owner, who was a kind man, spoke to the boy and he was very rude.
(1) was a kind man and he spoke to the boy and he
(2) spoke to the boy kindly and the boy
(3) a kind man, spoke to the boy who
(4) who was a kind man spoke to the boy and he
71. Because we cooperated together, we divided up the work on the report which had been
assigned.
(1) together, we divided the work on the report which had been assigned.
(2) we divided up the work on the report which was assigned.
(3) we divided the work on the assigned report.
(4) we divided up the work on the assigned report.
72. R.C. Gupta, the president of the organisation and who is also a member of the core group,
will be in charge of the negotiations.
(1) since he is a member of the core group
(2) a member of the core group
(3) also being a member of the core group
(4) in addition, who is a member of the core group
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73. Our guest let us know that he would be arriving next week in his last letter
(1) that he was arriving next week in his last letter
(2) that he will arrive next week in his last letter
(3) in his last letter that he would be arriving next week
(4) in his last letter that he was arriving next week
74. Since we are living in Mumbai for five years, we are reluctant to move to another city.
(1) Because that we are living (2) Because that we have been living
(3) since we have been living (4) since we were living
75. His wife awoke him because he forgot to set his alarm before he went to bed.
(1) awoke him because he forgot to set his alarm before he had gone
(2) had awakened him because he forgot to set his alarm before he went
(3) had awakened him because he forgot to set his alarm before he had gone
(4) awoke him because he had forgotten to set his alarm before he went
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TEST - III
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
82. In a division sum, the divisor is 10 times the quotient and 5 times the remainder. If the remainder is
46, what is the divident ?
(1) 4236 (2) 4306 (3) 4336 (4) 5336
84. The sum of two numbers is 216 and their HCF is 27. The numbers are:
(1) 27, 189 (2) 81, 189
(3) 108, 108 (4) 154, 162
(3) (4)
3 29 297− (1.61)
8
(2.39) 2 3
7 82
, +, , 25
10 , +, 108 + 154 + 225
5 3 11
9 2.39
11 9 9
3 5
− 1.619
86. Evaluate
88. Vidushi and Sanya distribute `100 each in charity. Vidushi distributes money to 5 more
people than Sanya and Sanya gives each `1 more than Vidushi. How many people are
recipients of the charity ?
(1) 45 (2) 60 (3) 90 (4) 10.0
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90. The least number of 4 digits which is a perfect square is :
(1) 1000 (2) 1016 (3) 1024 (4) 1036
92. The average age of students of a class is 15.8 years. The average age of boys in the class is
16.4 years and that of girls is 15.4 years. The ratio of the number of boys to the number of
girls in the class is :
(1) 1 : 2 (2) 2 : 3 (3) 3 : 4 (4) 3 : 5
93. The difference between a number and its three-fifth is 50. What is the number?
(1) 75 (2) 100 (3) 125 (4) 150
94. The product of two numbers is 120 and the sum of their squares is 289. The sum of the
number is:
(1) 20 (2) 23 (3) 169 (4) 64
95. In 10 years, A will be twice as old as B was 10 years ago. If A is now 9 years older than B, the
present age of B is :
(1) 19 years (2) 29 years (3) 39 years (4) 49 years
( a + b) ( b+ c ) (c + a )
xa xb xc
97. =?
xb xc xa
99. In an examination, 35% candidates failed in one subject and 42% failed in another subject
while 15% failed in both the subjects. If 2500 candidates appeared at the examination, how
many passed in either subject but not in both?
(1) 325 (2) 1175 (3) 2125 (4) 2275
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100. Jan 1, 2007 was Monday. What day of the week lies on Jan 1, 2008 ?
(1) Monday (2) Tuesday (3) Wednesday (4) Sunday
102. Which section has the minimum failure rate in half - yearly examination?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D
103. Which section has the maximum success rate in annual examination?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D
104. Which section has the maximum pass percentage in at least one of the two examinations?
(1) A (2) D (3) B (4) C
105. How many students have passed at least one exam in Section C ?
(1) 63 (2) 73 (3) 83 (4) 93
106. A, B, C hired a car for `520 and used it for 7, 8, 11 hours respectively. Hire charges paid
by B were:
(1) `140 (2) `160 (3) `180 (4) `220
107. If a quarter Kg of potato costs 60 paisa, how many paise will 200 gm cost?
(1) 48 paise (2) 54 paise (3) 56 paise (4) 72 paise
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108. 2 men and 7 boys can do a piece of work in 14 days; 3 men and 8 boys can do the same in
11 days. Then 8 men and 6 boys can do three times the amount of this work in
(1) 18 days (2) 21 days (3) 24 days (4) 30 days
109. A tap can fill a tank in 6 hours after half the tank is filled, three more similar taps are opened. What is
the total time taken to fill the tank completely?
(1) 3 hours 15 min (2) 3 hours 45 min
(3) 4 hours (4) 4 hours 15 min
110. A man in a train notices that he can count 21 telephone posts in 1 minute. If they are known to be 50
metres apart, then at what speed is the train travelling?
(1) 55 km/hr (2) 57 km/hr (3) 60 km/hr (4) 63 km/hr
111. In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of tea worth `60 a kg and `65 a kg so that
by selling the mixture at `68.20 a kg he may gain 10% ?
(1) 3 : 2 (2) 3 : 4 (3) 3 : 5 (4) 4 : 5
113. The length of a room is 5.5 m and width is 3.75 m. Find the cost of paving the floor by slabs
at the rate of `800 per square metre.
(1) `15, 000 (2) `IS, 550 (3) `15, 600 (4) `16, 500
114. A clock is started at noon. By 10 minutes past 5, the hour hand has turned through:
(1) 1450 (2) 1500 (3) 1550 (4) 1600
116. In how many ways can the letters of the word “APPLE” be arranged?
(1) 720 (2) 120 (3) 60 (4) 180
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117. A man and his wife appear in an interview for two vacancies in the same post. The probability
of husband’s selection is 1/7 and the probability of wife’s selection is 1/5. What is the
probability that only one of them is selected?
(1) 4/5 (2) 2/7 (3) 8/15 (4) 4/7
118. From a point P on a level ground, the angle of elevation of the top of a tower is 30°. If the
tower is 100 m high, the distance of point P from the foot of the tower is :
(1) 149 m (2) 156 m (3) 173 m (4) 200 m
119. If the volumes of two cubes are in the ratio 27 : 1, the ratio of their sides is :
(1) 1 : 3 (2) 1 : 27 (3) 3 : 1 (4) 27 : 1
121. When the interest (R) is compounded half - yearly, the amount (A) is :
(1 ) (2)
n
2n
1 2 RR
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A = Pcm
1+ 2
A =3P 1 + 100 (3) (4)
100
122. The speed of a boat in still water is 15 km/hr and the rate of current is 3 km/hr. The distance
travelled downstream in 12 minutes is :
(1) 1.2 km (2) 1.8 km (3) 2.4 km (4) 3.6 km
10 cm 2x
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124. If a square and a rhombus stand on the same base, then the ratio of the areas of the square
and the rhombus is :
1 1
(1) > 1 (2) = 1 (3) = (4) =
2 4
9 x 8 x-1
2
( )( )
125. If –– ––
4 11
= –, then x = ?
3
(1 ) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4
126. A number of two digits has 3 for its unit’s digit and the sum of digits is 1 of the number itself. The
number is : 7
3 3
13 +7
128. –––––––––––– = 20
2 2
13 +7 –?
129.
Four equal sized maximum circular plates are cut off from a square paper sheet of area 784
cm2. The circumference of each plate is :
(1) 22 cm (2) 44 cm (3) 66 cm (4) 88 cm
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TEST - IV
REASONING
Directions (Questions 131-132) :
Find the missing term in each of the following series.
131. 1, 6, 15, ? 45, 66, 91
(1) 25 (2) 26 (3) 27 (4) 28
134. Which term will replace the question mark in the series:
ABD, DGK, HMS, MTB, SBL ?
(1) ZKU (2) ZKW (3) ZAB (4) XKW
135. Choose an alternative to show the relationship as the words of the given pair bear:
Wimbuldon trophy: Tennis :: Walker’s cup: ?
(1) Hockey (2) Polo (3) Golf (4) Wrestling
136. Choose one number which is similar to the number in the following set:
(992, 733, 845, 632)
(1) 114 (2) 326 (3) 425 (4) 947
137. Choose that set of numbers from the four alternatives, that is similar to the given set:
(2, 4, 16)
(1) (2, 7, 8) , (2) (2, 9, 16) (3) (3, 21, 24) , (4) (4, 16, 18)
139. In a certain code language RUSTICATE is written as QTTUIDBSD. How would STATISTIC
be written in that code:
(1) RSBUJTUHB (2) RSBUITUHB (3) RSBUIRSJD (4) TUBUITUMB
140. In a certain language MADRAS is coded as NBESBT, how is BOMBAY coded in that
language:
(1) CPNCBX (2) CPNCBZ (3) CPOCBZ (4) CQOCBZ
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Directions (Questions 141 to 145) :
In each of the questions given below, a group of digits followed by four combinations of letter
codes labelled (I), (2), (3) and (4) are given. You have to find out which of the combinations is
correct coded form of the group of digits as per the following codes and conditions.
Digit 9 3 2 8 1 5 7 6 0
Letter code M E B N K R H T J
Conditions :
(i) If the first digit is an odd number and the last digit is an even number both are to be
coded as ‘X’.
(ii) If the first digit is an even number and the last digit is an odd number, both are to be
coded as ‘Y’.
(iii) If either the first or the last digit is 0, then 0 is to be coded as ‘W’.
141. 328469
(1) YBNDTM (2) XBNDTX (3) EBNDTM (4) YBNDTY
142. 631420
(1) TEKBDW (2) TEKDBW (3) TEKDBJ (4) TKDEBW
143. 640598
(1) TDJRMN (2) TDWRMN (3) XDJRMN (4) TDJRMY
144. 893561
(1) XMERTY (2) NMERTK (3) XMERTX (4) YMERTY
145. 743506
(1) XDERWT (2) HDERWT (3) XDERJX (4) YDERJY
146. If ‘pen is table’, ‘table is fan, fan is chair’ and ‘chair is roof’ on which of the following a
person will sit.
(1) Fan (2) Chair (3) Roof (4) Table
Directions (Question 147 to 148) :
In a certain code language
(A) ‘pit dar na’ means you are good
(B) ‘dar tok pa’ means good and bad
(C) ‘tim na iok’ means they are bad
147. In that language which word stands for ‘they’ ?
(1) na (2) tok (3). tim (4) pit
148. To find the answer to the above question, which of the given statement can’t be dispensed with?
(1) Only A (2) A or B (3) A or C (4) none of the above
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Directions (Questions 149 to 153) :
Read the information given below and answer the questions that follows:
There are six persons A, B, C, D, E and F. C is the sister of F. B is the brother of E’s husband.
D is the father of A and grandfather of F. There are two fathers, three brothers and a mother in the
group.
149. Who is the mother ?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D
150. Who is E’s husband ?
(1) B (2) C (3) A (4) F
151. How many male members are there in the group ?
(1) One (2) Two (3) Three (4) Four
152. How is F related to E ?
(1) Uncle (2) Husband (3) Son (4) Daughter
153. Which of the following is a group of brothers ?
(1) ABF (2) ABD (3) BFC (4) BDF
Directions (Questions 154 to 158):
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Seven boys A, D, Y, U, P, Q and J live in three different buildings - Ashiana, Top view and
Ridge. Each of them is flying kites of different colours i.e. red, green, blue, white, black, yellow and
pink, not necessarily in that order. Not more than three or less than two stay in any of the buildings.
Q is flying a pink kite and lives in the same building as only J, i.e. Ashiana. Y is flying a black kite
and does not live in Ridge building. U does not live in the same building as A or P and is flying a
yellow kite. D lives in Ridge building with only one more person and is flying a green kite. None
in the Top view building flies a white kite. P does not fly a blue kite.
154. Who lives in Ridge building ?
(1) D, U (2) D, A, P (3) Y, A, P (4) A, P
155. Who is flying the blue kite ?
(1) A (2) J (3) P (4) Data inadequate
156. Who flies the red kite ?
(1) A (2) J (3) P (4) Data inadequate
157. Who stays in Top view building ?
(1) Y, J, P (2) A, P (3) A, P, D (4) None of these
158. What coloured kite is J flying ?
(1) Blue (2) White (3) Black (4) Data inadequate
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Directions (Questions 159 to 163) :
Study the given information carefully and answer the questions that follows:
(i) Eleven students A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K are sitting in the first row of the class
facing the teacher.
(ii) D who is to the immediate of F is second to the right of C
(iii) A is second to the right of E who is at one of the ends
(iv) J is the immediate neighbour of A and B and third to the left of G
(v) H is to the immediate left of D and third to the right of I
159. Who is sitting in the middle of the row?
(1) B (2) C (3) G (4) I
160. Which of the following group of friends is sitting to the right of G ?
(1) CHDE (2) CHDF (3) IBJA (4) ICHDF
161. Which of the following statement is true in the context of the above sitting arrangement?
(1) C is sitting between A and B (2) D is sitting between E and F
(3) B is sitting between J and I (4) None of these
162. In the above sitting arrangement which of the given statement is superfluous?
(1) (i) (2) (ii) (3) (iii) (4) none is superfluous
163. If E and D, C and B, A and Hand K and F interchange their positions which of the following
pairs of students is sitting at the ends?
(1) D and E (2) E and F (3) D and K (4) K and F
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166. Which of the following groups of friends is shorter than A ?
(1) B, C only (2) D, B, C only (3) E, B, C only (4) F, B, C only
167. Who among them is the lightest?
(1) A (2) B (3) B or C (4) Data inadequate
168. Which of the following statement is true for F as regards height and weight?
(1) He is lighter than E and taller than E
(2) He is heavier than B and taller than E
(3) He is heavier than B and C but shorter than D
(4) He is lighter than E and also shorter than E
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Directions (Questions 174 to 178) :
These questions are based on the following information.
From time to time a Planning Committees are to be appointed each consisting of exactly
three members. Eligible for appointment are three executives from finance - B, C and 0 and
three executives from operations E, F and M.
Any given committee is subjected to the following restrictions on appointments:
(i) At least one member must be from finance and at least one member must be from
operations.
(ii) If B is appointed, C cannot be appointed
(iii) Neither D nor F can be appointed unless the other is also appointed
(iv) If E is appointed, M must be appointed
174. Which of the following is an acceptable committee?
(1) E, F and M (2) D, E and F (3) D, F and M (4) B, D and M
175. If appointees from operations are in majority in a committee, that committee must include:
(1) M (2) F (3) E (4) C
176. If the restrictions on appointment apply also to a four member committee appointed from
the same group of executives, which of the following will be true?
(1) If B is appointed, M must also be appointed
(2) If F is appointed, C must also be appointed
(3) If C is appointed, E must also be appointed
(4) None of the above will be true
177. If B is appointed to the same committee as M, which of the following will be true of that committee?
(1) E is not a committee member
(2) F is a committee member
(3) Appointees from finance are in majority
(4) Appointees from operations are in majority
178. If appointees from finance are in majority on a committee, that committee must include:
(1) B (2) C . (3) F (4) M
179. A man is facing west. He turns 450 in the clockwise direction and then another 1800 in the
same direction and then 2700 in the anti clock wise direction. Which direction is he facing
now?
(1) South (2) North West (3) West (4) South West
180. One day Ravi left home and cycled 10 km southwards, turned right and cycled 5 km and
turned right and cycled 10 km and turned left and cycled 10 km. How many kilometers will he have
to cycle to reach his home straight. .
(1) 10 Km (2) 15 Km (3) 20 Km (4) 25 Km
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Directions (Questions 181 to 185) :
Study the following figures carefully and answer the given questions:
Y
6
X
2 Leaders
Indians 1 3 5
4 Z
7
Singers
181. Which region denotes Indian leaders who are not singers?
(1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (4) 5
182. Which region denotes Indian leaders who are singers?
(1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (4) 5
183. Which region represents leaders who are neither singers nor Indians?
(1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 6 (4) 7
184. Which region represents Indian singers who are not leaders?
(1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4
185. Which region represents singers who are neither Indians nor leaders?
(1) 2 (2) 4 (3) 6 (4) 7
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189. Sam is ranked ninth from the top and thirty-eight from the bottom in a class. How many
students are there in the class?
(1) 45 (2) 46 (3) 47 (4) 48
190. Nitin ranks eighteenth in a class of 49 students. What is his rank from the last?
(1) 18 (2) 19 (3) 31 (4) 32
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