A total of 2,30,137 students have taken admission in IGNOU's graduate courses, according to data released by the open university for July 2018 admission. A cumulative report of the current year's admission will be released only after considering the January admission report which is expected next year. The admission process for January 2019 session is in process; the last date is December 31, 2018.
In the last session a total of 1073221 candidates took admission in IGNOU in comparison to 924063 enrolments in 2016-2017 academic session. While there was higher enrolment in under-graduate programme, there were lesser takers for the commerce courses.
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As per the report released by IGNOU for July 2018 admission, female enrolment stands at 38%.
While the university has retained its demand for Bachelor of Arts (B.A) courses, fewer admissions have been taken in Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) (Corporate Affairs and Administration) course where in 42 centres only 96 students have taken admission.
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A total of 1,67,373 students have taken admission for B.A courses and have been assigned to 1,176 learning centres.
15,922 admissions have been registered for Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) courses under 197 operational Learning Support Centres.
Unlike undergraduate programs, a reverse trend is seen in the Master's courses.
Highest enrolment is seen in M.Com followed by Master of Arts (MA)- Political Science, MA (English) and MA (History).
The story was first reported on November 26, 2018. It was updated after NDTV received comments from IGNOU.
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