Opportunities At IGNOU For Better Qualifications

Acquiring education is our legitimate right in our country. The only weapon that never leaves you vulnerable and alone is education. Today, the whole world is producing scientists, astronomers, great doctors, engineers, teachers, etc. This is all possible for any individual, and it is also possible for any country to produce such great personalities because of education. Acquiring education has no barriers; it has no age limit, no caste system, and no religion barrier either. Getting educated through various mediums boosts our confidence level, keeps us updated, decides our destiny, makes us civilised, brings revolution into our lives, and utterly changes our negative thoughts. Acquiring education empowers women folk, uplifts the underprivileged class, secures the rights of girl child, and prevents the minors from falling into the trap of the labour force. Today, we are witnessing quite bizarre and advanced technologies, all thanks to the educated and intellectual classes. Acquiring education or giving it to others are both worship from various perspectives. As I have already stated in this article, there are no barriers to education in any country in the world today. So, no matter how hard you try, the government at all levels, from the lowest to the highest, emphasises the importance of citizens being educated. We have different agencies, boards, and universities that are looking after the education system in our country. The country has a large number of schools, kindergartens, colleges, and universities for basic and higher education. Some of us have quite incorrect perceptions about the acquisition of education, such as the notion that education should be regarded as part of one’s ability to deal with the situation at hand. Not be taken as eligibility criteria for employment. No doubt, employment is our basic need for earning our day-to-day livelihood. But one thing should be considered: getting educated always provides us great opportunities and broadens our vision to unlimited heights.
Today in this article, let’s try to know what IGNOU stands for (National Indira Gandhi Open University), a central university located at Maidan, Garhi, New Delhi, India, established in the year 1985 with a budget of Rs 2 crores. The university is purely run by the central government, and about 40 lakh students are enrolled throughout the country. The university also offers degrees for over 30 other countries as well. This increases its renown among students. IGNOU offers various UG (undergraduate), PG (postgraduate), and diploma courses that provide great opportunities for the learners of the country and for those who are not financially sound but want to engage in different jobs. IGNOU provides learners with high-quality materials and experienced, qualified faculty, and it holds exams that meet national standards.
Those who want to continue their studies while also gaining experience or skills in another field for their livelihood are encouraged to enrol in IGNOU for further studies while also continuing their job. Every year, IGNOU offers admission in the months of December and June and holds exams twice a year. June session and December session we now have numerous opportunities to further our education through IGNOU in order to boost our confidence and job opportunities. Through IGNOU courses, we can get different scholarships as well. Those who want to continue their studies and those who are unable to do so due to financial constraints can contact the IGNOU regional centres in Raj Bagh, Srinagar, Jammu, and elsewhere across the country.
(The author a resident of Raiyar Budgam is PG Student of Environmental Sciences. The views, opinions, facts, assumptions, presumptions and conclusions expressed in this article are those of the authors and aren’t necessarily in accord with the views of “Kashmir Horizon”.)