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Qualifications: Class 12 Commerce pass. I’m from Lucknow and currently deciding on my undergraduate degree. I’m confused between two options

1. IGNOU BBA (ODL)

2. Regular BCom from a local college where attendance is not very strict and I mainly need to attend exams/important college work.

My main priority is to get a graduation degree while keeping enough time for government exam preparation and developing skills.

I’m not looking for a college with a good campus or placements. I mainly want a degree that is recognized and doesn’t consume most of my time through daily attendance.

For people who have actually studied in IGNOU or a local BCom college:

- Is IGNOU BBA manageable without regular classes?

- Is BCom better than BBA for government exams?

- Is a regular degree worth choosing just for the “regular college” tag?

- Do low-attendance local colleges actually remain flexible throughout the degree?

- If you were in my situation, which option would you choose and why?

Looking for honest experiences, especially from IGNOU BBA/BCom students and students from tier-3/local colleges.

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I’m a 12th-pass Commerce student from Lucknow and I’m confused between two options:

1. IGNOU BBA (ODL)

2. Regular BCom from a local college where attendance is not very strict and I mainly need to attend exams/important college work.

My main priority is to get a graduation degree while keeping enough time for government exam preparation and developing skills.

I’m not looking for a college with a good campus or placements. I mainly want a degree that is recognized and doesn’t consume most of my time through daily attendance.

For people who have actually studied in IGNOU or a local BCom college:

- Is IGNOU BBA manageable without regular classes?

- Is BCom better than BBA for government exams?

- Is a regular degree worth choosing just for the “regular college” tag?

- Do low-attendance local colleges actually remain flexible throughout the degree?

- If you were in my situation, which option would you choose and why?

Looking for honest experiences, especially from IGNOU BBA/BCom students and students from tier-3/local colleges.

I’m 19m eldest in family and recently completed Class 12 Commerce with My qualifications: Class 12 Commerce (CBSE), around 53%, with compartment in accounts I’m extremely confused about what to choose for college and would appreciate honest advice.

I currently have two options:

BCA: ~₹40k/year, 18 km from home

BCom: ~2 km from home

My goal is to eventually have a stable career with good earning potential. I’m also considering government/banking exams and possibly professional courses later.

I’m worried that BCA from an average college may not lead to good opportunities, while BCom may require an MBA/CA or another qualification to earn well.

I also don’t want to waste 3–4 years making the wrong choice.

If you were in my situation, would you choose BCA or BCom? Why?

I’d especially like advice from people who have completed either degree or are currently working.