[Topper’s talk] Siddhi Shrivastava, IGNOU Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA)- Gold Medal, 78%, RC- Patna.
IGNOU Topper’s talk – Ms. Siddhi Shrivastava, University Gold Medalist, Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA)
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Name |
Siddhi Shrivastava |
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Email ID |
siddhi.shrivastava16@gmail.com |
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Age (while joining
IGNOU) |
17 years |
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IGNOU Enrolment number |
165225564 |
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Name of Course with
code |
Bachelor in Computer Application
(BCA) |
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Medium of Study |
English |
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Month and Year of
Passing the course |
June-2019 |
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Gold medal awarded in
which year/ convocation |
17.02.2020 (33rd
Convocation) |
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Total percentage of
marks obtained |
78% |
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Regional Centre |
Patna |
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Study centre |
Patna |
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Previous courses
before joining IGNOU |
No |
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Other courses from
IGNOU, if any |
No |
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Work experience, if
any |
No |
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Current organization
& job title |
None |
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Competitive Exams
(after graduation) |
Banking |
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Other achievements |
Got medals and prizes
as I stood 2nd position in class IV & VI. |
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Hobbies |
Painting, Travelling |
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S.No. |
Course code |
Assignment marks |
TEE marks |
Was IGNOU material sufficient (Yes/No) |
Name of other reference books that can help
student |
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1. |
MCS 012 Computer Organisation & Assembly Language Programming |
95 |
93 |
Yes |
None except previous year question papers |
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2. |
MCS 013 Discrete Mathematics |
95 |
84 |
Yes |
Same as above |
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3. |
MCS 015 Communication Skills |
95 |
82 |
Yes |
Same as above |
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4. |
BCS 011 Computer Basics & PC
Software |
95 |
75 |
Yes |
Same as above |
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5. |
BCS 041 Fundamentals of
Computer Networks |
91 |
81 |
Yes |
Same as above |
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6. |
BCS 042 Introduction to
Algorithm Design |
90 |
72 |
Yes |
Same as above |
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7. |
BCS 053 Web Programming |
89 |
74 |
Yes |
Same as above |
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8. |
MCS 023 Introduction to Database
Management Systems |
84 |
72 |
Yes |
Same as above |
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9. |
BCS 012 Mathematics |
90 |
68 |
Yes |
Same as above |
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10. |
BCS 054 Computer Oriented
Numerical Techniques |
89 |
64 |
Yes |
Same as above |
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11. |
MCS 011 Problem Solving and
Programming |
94 |
73 |
Yes |
Same as above |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
(PS- I am including these simple questions as freshers do have all these doubts)
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1. |
Did you strictly
follow the word limit for the assignment? (Yes/Not exactly) |
Not exactly |
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2. |
Did you make the assignments
only from the IGNOU course material? (Yes/No/Partially). Please mention the
other sources which you used. |
Partially, from study
material and from the internet |
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3. |
Did you use plain
white A4 sheets for assignment writing? (Yes/No). If No, please give details. |
Yes |
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4. |
Did you draw side
margins in the assignment? (Yes/No) |
Yes |
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5. |
You wrote the IGNOU
assignment answers in blue pen or black dot/pilot pen or both? |
|
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6. |
Did you write
assignments on single side of the paper or double side? (Single Side/Double
side) |
Single Side |
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7. |
On average, how many
pages per answer did you write? (3, 4, 5…) |
4 |
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8. |
After completing the
assignment, did you use spiral binding, plastic file, stapler or others?
Please specify. |
Stapler and then kept
in plastic file |
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9. |
Did you keep a
photocopy of your assignments (Yes/No) |
No |
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10. |
Did you visit the
study centre to submit the assignments or sent them through post? (Visited
Study centre/Post) |
Visited study centre |
Please provide your special tips due to which you secured high marks in IGNOU BCA assignments:-
Answer:
A thorough study of your study material which you have been provided and then read instructions carefully. Make answers to the questions given and write in your A4 sheet with a good handwriting. A good handwriting, neat and clean assignment will enhance your marks.
Note: You can also refer to my earlier post for other important instructions for making IGNOU Assignments.
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1. |
Did you strictly
follow the word limit in the TEE? (Yes/Not exactly) |
Yes |
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2. |
On average, how many
pages per answer did you write? (3,4, 5…) |
3 |
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3. |
You wrote the TEE
answers in blue pen or black dot/pilot pen or both? |
|
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4. |
Is it easy to complete
all the TEE answers in prescribed time-limit? (Yes/No). |
No. It is not easy. There
are so many question and time is not sufficient but keep your patience, you
will surely complete on time. |
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5. |
Did you draw any
diagrams, mindmaps, etc. in any paper? (Yes/No). |
Yes, in every possible
question. |
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6. |
For how many
hours/days did you study for the TEE? |
Two months and 3- 4
hours each day |
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7. |
How did you prepare
for TEE? Did you make comprehensive subject-wise notes? Please give details. |
I prepared mostly from
the study material and if some topics were not clear then I searched them on the
internet. I did not make any notes. |
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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. |
No, it needs no
relook. In my opinion, it is the best. |
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9. |
Did you apply for
obtaining photo-copy of answer scripts? (Yes/No) |
No |
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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 |
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11. |
Did your marks increase
after the re-evaluation? (Yes/No) |
I did not apply for
re-evaluation |
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12. |
Any other reforms in
TEE which you think are pertinent? Please give details. |
Not required |
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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 BCA Term End Examinations (TEE):-
Answer:
Ø
First, I studied very
sincerely from study material which IGNOU has provided because in term end exam,
80% questions are from this study material. So study it thoroughly.
Ø
I also learn diagrams
and figures which I used to draw in my answer sheet. In my view, diagrams
enhance your answer and it seems that you know very deeply about the topics
that’s why I make diagrams in every possible questions.
Ø
I wrote 3 to 4 pages for
each question and I also take two extra supplementary sheets. Always write your
answer according to your words limit given in question.
Ø
Make your time limit
according to your number of questions asked because time is not sufficient. Do
not waste your extra time on a single question.
Ø
My strategy to secure
high marks in TEE is explained in this article. The most important is that do
not leave any question, try to attempt all questions.
Ø If you strictly follow these tips which I have written, you will surely achieve highest marks.
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: Yes, in my course there are practical exams in every semester. In
my last semester we have to submit one project as my course is BCA.
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: I would not recommend any other book because I did not study from
them. IGNOU text books are enough. To get clear concepts I studied from YouTube
and google as well.
3. What
was your motivation for joining this particular IGNOU course?
Answer: As IGNOU is a global university and it has a great importance, I
prefer to join IGNOU course.
4. Which
was the most challenging/toughest subject in your IGNOU degree/diploma course?
Answer: The toughest subject in my course was economics and maths. As I m a science student, so I did not know much about economics. That was very challenging for me. IGNOU is a distance university so I cannot clear doubts in maths (BCS 012 & MCS 013) also but I always keep trying. I have never given up that’s why I have got university gold medal.
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, I have solved them to know which types of questions are asked
in TEE. Accordingly I prepared for the exam. I used to solve 5 years back of question papers.
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: After completing my course, I am preparing for government jobs.
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: Yes, ofcourse it did. In banking exams, there is a computer
section as well in which I apply the knowledge gained in my course.
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: Surely this course helps
in higher education. No, I am not pursuing higher education.
9. What
are your suggestions for the freshers who are joining this course and reading
your experience?
Answer: My suggestion is not to join BCA course in IGNOU because it is a technical degree and you will suffer a lot like me because there is no one to teach you or clear your doubts. IGNOU is good for other courses but for BCA it is tough. But if you have joined like me then go ahead & work hard and you will be successful one day. All the best to the freshers from my side.
10. What
is the academic and professional value of a degree obtained from IGNOU? Can
share your personal life experience as well.
Answer: IGNOU is a very recognized
university, everyone knows about it. Sorry I cannot share my personal
experience because I have just passed out from it, I have no experience yet.
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: Yes I faced disadvantages. But after getting the medal I have
become very confident and people also recognize as a gold medal-list. I have
learned one lesson from it so far that “if you work hard u will definitely get rewarded;
your hard work never goes waste”.
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