Joining ignou for m.com

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16 June 2014 I have completed both groups of ipcc and joined articles and registered for final also....i completed b.com 2nd year and discontinued due to some personal reasons. can i join in ignou for m.com with the qualification of ca-ipcc.
sir, pls suggest me in this regard.

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16 June 2014 had u seen any rule like this that u can do masters degree on the basis of ipcc

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17 June 2014 Eligibility criteria for joining b.com in ignou: Graduate in any discipline or equivalence from a recognized university and
joined Final Stage of Chartered Accountancy of ICAI.
Is ipcc equivalent to graduation for joining m.com?

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02 August 2024 The eligibility criteria for joining B.Com and M.Com programs, particularly with institutions like IGNOU, depend on the specific requirements set by the university. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

### **Eligibility for B.Com at IGNOU:**

**General Criteria:**
- **Educational Qualification:** Typically, for admission to the B.Com program at IGNOU, candidates need to have completed their 10+2 (Higher Secondary) education from a recognized board.
- **No Specific Mention for CA Students:** As a general rule, IGNOU does not require students to have completed any specific professional course like CA to enroll in their B.Com program.

**Special Cases:**
- **Chartered Accountancy (CA) Students:** If you are a CA student who has joined the Final Stage of Chartered Accountancy from ICAI, you should check with IGNOU directly for any specific provisions or recognition they might offer for such qualifications. Generally, being at the Final Stage of CA is not considered equivalent to completing 10+2 for B.Com admissions.

### **Eligibility for M.Com at IGNOU:**

**General Criteria:**
- **Educational Qualification:** To enroll in the M.Com program at IGNOU, candidates need to have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or an equivalent degree from a recognized university.

**Specific Query:**

- **IPCC and Graduation Equivalence:** The Intermediate Professional Competence Course (IPCC) of ICAI is not considered equivalent to a graduation degree for the purpose of admission to M.Com programs. To be eligible for M.Com, you would generally need to have a completed undergraduate degree.

**Special Considerations for CA Students:**
- **Completion of CA Articleship:** Some universities or institutions might have provisions for CA students where completion of the CA Articleship or Final Stage might provide some credits or recognition towards further education. However, for the M.Com program, having completed CA Articleship or IPCC alone does not meet the graduation requirement.

### **Recommendations:**

1. **For B.Com:** If you have completed your 10+2 education, you should be eligible to enroll in IGNOU’s B.Com program. If there are any specific provisions for CA students, contacting IGNOU directly would provide the most accurate information.

2. **For M.Com:** You will need to complete your undergraduate degree (B.Com or equivalent) to be eligible for IGNOU’s M.Com program. The IPCC or Final Stage of CA does not substitute for a graduation degree.

**Contact IGNOU:**
For the most accurate and personalized information, you should directly contact the admission office of IGNOU or visit their [official website](https://www.ignou.ac.in) for specific queries related to eligibility and recognition of professional qualifications.

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