
About
Aravind holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from IGNOU and understands the real challenges distance-education students face. What began in 2020 as a simple initiative to support fellow students grew into alamaaraa — today an EdTech platform built around guidance, accessibility, and student support.
Credentials
- IGNOU BCA + MCA
- Executive MBA, IIM Kozhikode
- Incubation Manager, AIC IIIT Kottayam
In their words
“Education becomes truly empowering when students know they are not navigating the journey alone.”
Recent guides authored
IGNOU BCA 2026: syllabus, eligibility, fees, and exam strategy
Everything we tell a fresh IGNOU BCA admission about the programme, term by term — syllabus, eligibility, fees, exam pattern, study material, and where students lose marks.
IGNOU MCA 2026: new syllabus, eligibility, fees, and the project that decides your grade
Everything a working professional needs to plan IGNOU MCA — the New syllabus (2020 onwards), eligibility paths, semester structure, the dissertation project, and where students lose marks.
IGNOU MBA 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 2-year postgraduate business administration degree in distance mode — UGC-DEB recognised, popular with mid-career professionals. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU MEG 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 2-year postgraduate degree in English literature, popular with school teachers and UPSC aspirants. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU BCOM 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 3-year UGC-recognised commerce undergraduate degree in distance mode. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU BBA 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 3-year undergraduate business administration degree in distance mode. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU BA 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 3-year general undergraduate arts degree across multiple specialisations. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU BSc 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 3-year science undergraduate degree across Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences specialisations. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU BAEGH 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 3-year honours-level English bachelor's degree, designed for literature focus. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU BASOH 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 3-year honours-level Sociology bachelor's degree for UPSC optional and social-science careers. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU BTS 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 3-year undergraduate degree in tourism and travel management with industry-linked curriculum. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU MA 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 2-year general postgraduate arts degree across multiple specialisations. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU MCOM 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 2-year postgraduate commerce degree useful for CA, CS, finance careers, and teaching eligibility. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU MSc 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 2-year postgraduate science degree across multiple specialisations. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU MSO 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 2-year postgraduate Sociology degree popular with UPSC aspirants and serving teachers. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
IGNOU MSW 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
A 2-year postgraduate Social Work degree with field-work components, popular with NGO and public-health professionals. Eligibility, fee structure, semester pattern, and the questions students ask before enrolling.
Aravind Saji can be reached through alamaaraa’s contact channels or via their LinkedIn profile.