IGNOU has a lot in store for almost any one. But thinking of studying at IGNOU, the main points u need to know are:
1) the most important thing about IGNOU is that it entirely depends on the student whether these courses are benificial or not... It entirely depends on his/her drive to learn, and nothing else.
2)IGNOU supplies u with the materials, which are good to an extend, though the explanations are not so clear some times.
3) The contact classes given wouldnt be sufficient to pass the exams.
4) But if u REALLY REALLY mean to study, never giving up on it, and study regularly, (and never to drop the studies half way through) this University is 4 U. At IGNOU, the systematic hardworkers never would have a reason to regret
5) And lastly, the exams.... there are several points to it too
a) never keep it for the next time though IGNOU gives u 7 years to pass an exam, try never to keep it for the next time, coz I bet u, the next time its not going to be any better.
b) dont expect direct questions in most of the papers but if u know the subject well, nothing would stop success from coming ur way!
c) Valuation may not go as predicted, but never to loose heart theres always a next time :) So, if u think u have it in u, I bet, u can come out with flying colours.... GO GET IT!