Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Integrated B.Com. + B.Ed. in Special Education at IGNOU

If you are looking at Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Integrated B.Com. + B.Ed. in Special Education, IGNOU in Delhi runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course.

At its core, the programme covers accounting, business law, economics, taxation and finance.

IGNOU is a other institute, founded in 1985. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IGNOU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Com programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means accounting, business law, economics, taxation and finance. Typical first jobs: accounting, banking, tax or finance roles. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask IGNOU for the current semester-wise plan.

IGNOU has not published a fee for Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Integrated B.Com. + B.Ed. in Special Education on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 4 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Integrated B.Com. + B.Ed. in Special Education, you usually need Class 12, usually with Commerce (many colleges take any stream).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IGNOU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IGNOU on its website (ignou.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of Between 70% and 80%, an average package of ₹8 lakh and a highest package of ₹16 lakh at IGNOU. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IGNOU runs 3 B.Com specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Com. in Accountancy and Finance
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in accounting? You will spend 4 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IGNOU compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Delhi?