[Topper’s talk] R.P. Prajapat, IGNOU PG Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM)- Gold Medal, 81%, RC- Jaipur, Qualified UGC-NET twice.

IGNOU Topper’s talk – Mr. R.P. Prajapat, University Gold Medalist, PG Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM)

Mr. R.P. Prajapat receiving IGNOU University Gold Medal Award & degree from the Hon'ble M/o Human Resource Development of India in the 33nd convocation of IGNOU held on February 17, 2020.

IGNOU Topper’s talk – Mr. R.P. Prajapat, University Gold Medalist, PG Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM)

Name	R.P. Prajapat
Age (while joining IGNOU)	30
IGNOU  Enrolment number	189208680
Name of Course with code	Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM)
Medium of Study	English
Month and Year of Passing the course	June-2019
Gold medal awarded in which year	17.02.2020 (33rd Convocation)
Total percentage of marks obtained	81%
Regional Centre	RC Jaipur (Rajsathan)
Study centre	Jaipur (Rajsathan)
Previous courses before joining IGNOU	§     ME (Hons) in ECE from MBM Engg. College, Jodhpur  (Rajasthan)- 2014 §  BE (Hons) in ECE from MBM Engg. College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan)-1999 §  UGC-NET (Twice)-2012 & 2014 §  RPSC-SET-2013 §  Diploma in TQM & ISO 9000 §  LLB-2017
Other courses from IGNOU, if any	§  MBA in Marketing Management-2009 §  PG Diploma in HR Management-2010
Work experience, if any	18 Years in Telecom field. (BSNL) 1 Year in Educational Institute.
Current organization & job title	Assistant Registrar, MNIT-Jaipur (Rajasthan)
Competitive Exams (after graduation)	National Eligibility Test (NET) : (Twice)-2012 & 2014 State Eligibility Test (SET)-2013
Other achievements	Got the prestigious “Vishist Sanchar Seva Padak (VSSP)-2017” in Rajasthan Telecom Circle in BSNL for the FY 17-18 in executive category for best performance.
Hobbies	Reading, Sports & Gym

IGNOU PGDOM result and course content review with suggested books:-

S.No.	Course code	Assignment grade	TEE grade	Was IGNOU material sufficient (Yes/No)	Name of other reference books that can help student
1.	MS-52 Project Management	A	A	Yes, Sufficient material for assignment.	Content supplied by IGNOU (Study material) is good but some more knowledge may be obtained from some other standard books (mentioned below).
2.	MS-53 Production/ Operations Management	A	B	Yes, Sufficient material for assignment.	Content supplied by IGNOU (Study material) is enough.
3.	MS-54 Management of Information Systems	A	B	Yes, Sufficient material for assignment.	Content supplied by IGNOU (Study material) is enough.
4.	MS-55 Logistics & Supply Chain Management	A	A	Yes, Sufficient material for assignment.	Case studies can be explored for more knowledge.
5.	MS-57 Maintenance  Management	A	A	Yes, Sufficient material for assignment.	Case studies can be explored for more information.

Final Percentage in IGNOU PGDOM = 81%

IGNOU Assignments: P.G. Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1.	Did you strictly follow the word limit for the assignment? (Yes/Not exactly)	Not exactly. Never counted each & every word. But I think tolerance of 40-50 works are okay.
2.	Did you make the assignments only from the IGNOU course material? (Yes/No/Partially). Please mention the other sources which you used.	Mostly from IGNOU Course material. But some diagram & information also taken from other books & internet.
3.	Did you use plain white A4 sheets for assignment writing? (Yes/No). If No, please give details.	Yes. Ruled A4 size papers. Linings by printer or scale & pencil.
4.	Did you draw side margins in the assignment? (Yes/No)	Not necessary.
5.	You wrote the IGNOU assignment answers in blue pen or black dot/pilot pen or both?	Questions with black gel pen and answers with only blue gel pen. Other colours used only in block diagrams.
6.	Did you write assignments on single side of the paper or double side? (Single Side/Double side)	Both sides.
7.	On average, how many pages per answer did you write? (3, 4, 5…)	4-5 pages are enough for a 20 marks question.
8.	After completing the assignment, did you use spiral binding, plastic file, stapler or others? Please specify.	Stapled with a transparent plastic sheet of A4 size at top & bottom.
9.	Did you keep a photocopy of your assignments (Yes/No)	No.
10.	Did you visit the study centre to submit the assignments or sent them through post? (Visited Study centre/Post)	Through post.

Please provide your special tips due to which you secured high marks in IGNOU assignments:-

Answer:

1.    Include more & more diagrams/flow charts/tree diagrams/graphs/charts etc to explain your content better.

2.     Over all material should be very well streamlined. Should look good. Good grade in assignment helps you to achieve overall good marks.

3.      Don’t just copy/paste from study material but add your view in easy language.

4.      Underline important points / statements.

5.      Start doing this work well in time so no need to make a hurry at eleventh hour.

Note: You can also refer to my earlier post for other important instructions for making IGNOU Assignments.

  

IGNOU P.G. Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM) Term End Examination (TEE)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1.	Did you strictly follow the word limit in the TEE? (Yes/Not exactly)	Not exactly. Truly speaking never counted each & every word. But I think tolerance of 20-30 works are okay in big questions of 15-20 marks.
2.	On average, how many pages per answer did you write? (3,4, 5…)	4-5 pages are enough for a 20 marks question.
3.	You wrote the TEE answers in blue pen or black dot/pilot pen or both?	Blue pen only. ( I prefer gel pen)
4.	Is it easy to complete all the TEE answers in prescribed time-limit? (Yes/No).	Yes.
5.	Did you draw any diagrams, mindmaps, etc. in any paper? (Yes/No).	Yes. I think this is very important. We must include block diagrams.
6.	For how many hours/days did you study for the TEE?	Well I believe that it's not the hours you study that matters, it is all about your interest, dedication, concentration & enthusiasm. Regular study is must.
7.	How did you prepare for TEE? Did you make comprehensive subject-wise notes? Please give details.	Regular reading & understanding the concepts of subject helps a lot.
8.	Is the format of asking questions in TEE needs a relook? Is TEE able to test the subject knowledge and analytical skills well? Suggest enriching ideas.	Paper setters' experts are quite smart. TEE papers are able enough the subject knowledge.
9.	Did you apply for obtaining photo-copy of answer scripts? (Yes/No)	No
10.	Did you apply for re-revaluation in any subject? (Yes/No). If Yes, please mention the subject to the best of your memory.	No
11.	Did your marks increase after the re-evaluation? (Yes/No)	Not Applicable
12.	Any other reforms in TEE which you think are pertinent? Please give details.	Not required.
13.	Did you take help from IGNOU guide books? (Yes/No) If yes, please mention the books.	No

Please provide your special tips due to which you secured high marks in IGNOU Term End Examinations (TEE):-

Answer:

Love your studies. Develop interest in it by going through more and more examples & case studies. It will not only help you to develop interest but also helps in memorize it for loner time. Include more & more diagrams/flow charts/tree diagrams/graphs/charts etc to explain your content better. Don’t just memorize the book but try to learn the basic concepts.

Other Frequently asked questions (FAQ):-

1.  Did your course have practical/Internship/project component? If yes, please provide complete details as students have a lot of questions and issues in this section.

Answer: No

2.      Apart from IGNOU text books, which book would you recommend for the students to get crystal clear concepts & maximum marks in this course?

Answer: Good books are already suggested in IGNOU study material in the end of all chapters. Below you can find all the good books. However, I suggest preferring Indian authors for easy understanding.

Reference Books:-

1-      Chopra Sunil &Meindl P, Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, & Operation
2-      Sahay B S, Supply ChainManagement of Global competitiveness.
3-      Simchi Levi, Designing& Managing the supply chain.
4-      Christopher M, Logistics& Supply Chain Management.

3.      What was your motivation for joining this particular IGNOU course?

Answer: My interest in operation part of organizations.

4.    Which was the most challenging/toughest subject in your IGNOU degree/diploma course? Please mention course code and explain what extra efforts you put in that subject.

Answer: All courses are equally good.

5.    Did you solve previous year question papers of IGNOU Term End Examinations? If yes, please mention question papers of how far back did you solve.

Answer: Yes. We must go though the previous year question papers. It gives us an overall idea about the TEE paper.

6.    What are the different job opportunities after completing this course? Did this course help you in your job or getting a job? Please explain how.

Answer: Well I am already in job and the contents of this course helps in my day to day works.

7.     Does this course helps in any competitive exams? Were you able to apply the knowledge so gained in this course in that exam?

Answer: Not tried.

8.      Does this course helps in higher education? Are you pursuing higher education on the basis of your IGNOU degree? If Yes, Please give details.

Answer: Not applicable.

9.    What are your suggestions for the freshers who are joining this course and reading your experience?

Answer: This particular course (PGDOM) is good to learn about operations, supply-chain, project management & Information system management.

10.  What is the academic and professional value of a degree obtained from IGNOU? Can share your personal life experience as well.

Answer: The study material of IGNOU is really very good thus increases your knowledge level, thus helps you at both academic & professional level.

11.  Did you ever face any advantage/disadvantage of completing this distance education course from IGNOU over the people who completed the same course full time from some other university? Please give details.

Answer: No

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