Are students who are not doing a job after graduation and doing distance courses creating year gaps? Is there time being wasted?

My friend repeatedly asks me whether doing courses from IGNOU sitting at home without a job could affect his chances in MBA exams? If he gives CAT, would he be a fresher or a guy with an age gap? How are these courses looked upon in those interviews and what's use of them, do they provide jobs?

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Asked by Vivek Nair
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Parveen Kumar Sharma
8 years ago
I do not think at all that any education done from an approved place with honesty can be looked down upon. While doing CAT Preparation, it may not be possible to devote full time to a regular course so doing a Distance Course is safeguarding your gap year. Suppose I am a BBA or B.A. And I am prepari

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When it comes to the acceptance of IGNOU courses, these are accepted. If some company intends to reject or undermine, it will be their policy decision not a common practice. Besides, if two graduations are done, one shall remain an Open Mode degree and won't be considered a regular degree.

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