Is a Ph.D. from IGNOU Valid and UGC Approved?

As per recent rules and regulations from UGC, pursuing a Ph.D. in distance mode is NOT valid from any university in India which means, pursuing a Ph.D. in regular mode is valid.

You might get this question of whether a Ph.D. from IGNOU is valid. The answer is Yes, because, though IGNOU offers education in distance mode, Ph.D. is offered only in regular mode.

You can either pursue part-time or full-time, but still, you can study only in regular mode.

So IGNOU officials have informed that the students selected for the Ph.D. course in IGNOU must go to New Delhi to attend classes. Since it is the regular mode, most classes will happen in face-to-face mode, and it is crucial for students to be physically present on the main campus.

Also, the regional centers or study centers don't play any role here for Ph.D. courses.

So again, coming to the question, "Ph.D. from IGNOU is valid as per UGC regulations.

A Ph.D. degree has its own values, and when you pursue it from IGNOU, the largest open university, it is evident that it has good value.

Getting a seat for a Ph.D. is not a cup of tea. First, you need to be eligible, and then you must pass the selection process, and only then you can get into IGNOU to pursue your Ph.D. degree.

The candidate must have scored on the question papers at least 55% in the Master's degree from a recognized university and 50% marks in the case of reserved category.

The National Testing Agency conducts this entrance test.

Talking about the exam pattern,

• Exam mode: Pen & paper mode
• Question type: Multiple choice question
• Number of questions: 100 questions
• Marking scheme: one mark for the correct answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

You may also use help books to get high grades. Once you clear this entrance exam, you will be called for a personal interview where you need to do a presentation about your course, etc.

If you are working and want to pursue your Ph.D. in IGNOU, then taking up a part-time course is recommended. As you will be able to pursue your course as well as manage your work. It all depends on your choices.

But anyways, you must go to Delhi to pursue this degree. As Ph.D. indulges in a lot of research work, it takes a lot of effort and time to complete it. If you can manage, try to balance your studies and your job.

The Ph.D. degree from IGNOU is considered valid by UGC. So, you need not ponder about it again. If you still have any burning questions, please comment below; I will try to assist you. Thanks for reading through.