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Yes, of course IGNOU is the largest university of distance learning program in India, it's recognized by UGC, the degree offered are valid, hence you can go for higher studies, appear for government exams, or you can apply for National Eligibility Test, or SET conducted at state level, the eligibility criteria for this is passed master's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university with 55% aggregate, in case of reserved categories there is relaxation of 5%, candidates in the final year are also eligible to apply for the same.