The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, has continuously helping to build a complete knowledge society through comprehensive education.
IGNOU tried to increase Gross Enrollment Ration by offering Open and Distance Learning.
The University began by offering two academic programs in 1987, i.e., Diploma in Management and Diploma in Distance Education, with a strength of 4,528 students.
Today, it serves the educational aspirations of over 3 million students in India and other countries through 21 Schools of Studies and a network of 67 regional centers, around 2,667 learner support centers, and 29 overseas partner institutions.
The University offers about 228 certificate, diploma, degree and doctoral programs.
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The Main Aim of the University is to:
- Provide access to higher education to all segments of the society
- Offer high-quality, innovative, and need-based programs at different levels.
- Reach out to all parts of the country at affordable costs
- Promote, coordinate and regulate the standards of education
Core Values of IGNOU
- Openness
- Flexibility
- Affordability
- Inclusiveness
- Lifelong learning
- Excellence
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Admission
To secure admission in IGNOU, you will have to register online on the IGNOU admission portal.
- Admission to the majority of the programs at IGNOU is granted based on the candidate’s merit and score in the qualifying degree.
- However, the university also conducts an entrance test for certain courses. Those seeking admission in management courses will have to clear OPENMAT, an entrance test held twice a year.
- For securing admission to the Bachelor of Education Program, the applicant will have to get through a national level entrance exam.
- An applicant must have scored at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination.
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)Scholarships
All applicants have to pay the full fee at the time of admission. However, IGNOU students from reserved categories (Physically Handicapped, Scheduled Tribes, and Scheduled Castes) are entitled to fee reimbursement from the governments of their states. Also, the university’s students are eligible for the National Centre for Promotion of Employment of Disabled People (NCPEDP) scholarship scheme for postgraduate level programs. Students can apply directly.
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IGNOU Courses Offered: complete list 2020
IGNOU offers a lot of courses in India as well as in overseas countries. The IGNOU provides regular and distance learning education to all candidates but it is famous for distance education.
IGNOU Courses M.Phil (11)
M.Phil in Distance Education
M.Phil in Economics
- M.Phil. in Geography
- Master of Philosophy in Commerce
- Master of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Master of Philosophy in Political Science
- Master of Philosophy in Social Work
- Master of Philosophy in Sociology
- Master of Philosophy in Theatre Arts
- Master of Philosophy in Translation Studies
- MPHIL in Chemistry
IGNOU PG Certificate (1)
Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Management of CBRNE Disasters
IGNOU PG Diploma (8)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications
- Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental and Occupational Health
- Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Operation
- Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Counselling
- Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies
IGNOU Doctoral Degree (44)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Geography
- Doctor of Philosophy in Performing and Visual Arts with specialization in Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Music
- Doctor of Philosophy Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy in Food & Nutrition
- Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development
- Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Extension
- Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
- Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce
- Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in English
- Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science
- Doctor of Philosophy in Extension & Development Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Geology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Hindi
- Doctor of Philosophy in History
- Doctor of Philosophy in Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism & Mass Communication
- Doctor of Philosophy in Law
- Doctor of Philosophy in Library & Information Science
- Doctor of Philosophy in Life Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy in Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
- Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science
- Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
- Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism and Hospitality
- Doctor of Philosophy in Vocational Education
- Ph D in Arabic
- Ph.D in Dairy Science and Technology
- Ph.D in Distance Education
- Ph.D in French
- Ph.D. in Translation Studies
- PhD in Gender and Development Studies
- PhD in Women’s Studies
Master’s Degree (37)
- MA in Distance Education
- MA in Distance Education
- MA in Gender and Development Studies
- MA in Psychology
- MA in Translation Studies
- Master of Arts (Economics)
- Master of Arts (English)
- Master of Arts (Hindi)
- Master of Arts (History)
- Master of Arts (Philosophy)
- Master of Arts (Political Science)
- Master of Arts (Public Administration)
- Master of Arts (Rural Development)
- Master of Arts (Sociology)
- Master of Arts in Adult Education
- Master of Arts in Development Studies
- Master of Arts in Extension & Development Studies
- Master of Arts in Gandhi and Peace Studies
- Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication
- Master of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies
- Master of Arts(Education)
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance)
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Commerce in Business Policy and Corporate Governance
- Master of Commerce in Finance & Taxation
- Master of Commerce in Management Accounting & Financial Strategies
- Master of Computer Applications
- Master of Education
- Master of Library and Information Science
- Master of Science (Counselling and Family Therapy)
- Master of Science (Food and Nutrition)
- Master of Science (Hospitality Administration)
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Tourism & Travel Management
- Masters in Anthropology
- MSc (Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science)
Diploma (23)
- Diploma in Aquaculture
- Diploma in BPO Finance & Accounting
- Diploma in Creative Writing in English
- Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
- Diploma in Dairy Technology
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
- Diploma in Elementary Education
- Diploma in Event Management
- Diploma in Fish Products Technology
- Diploma in HIV and Family Education
- Diploma in Meat Technology
- Diploma in Modern Office Practice
- Diploma in Nursing Administration
- Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education
- Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration & Development
- Diploma in Paralegal Practice
- Diploma in Production of Value Added Products from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds
- Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language
- Diploma in Tourism Studies
- Diploma in Urdu
- Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables
- Diploma in Watershed Management
- Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development
PG and Advance Certificate (13)
- Advanced Certificate in Information Security
- Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management
- Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change
- Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law
- Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies
- Post Graduate Certificate in Geoinformatics
- Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of Visually Impaired
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult Education
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Extension and Development Studies
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Malayalam-Hindi Translation
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice
Bachelor’s Degree (20)
- B. A. Economics Honours
- B. Com General
- B.A. (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (General)
- Bachelor of Arts (General) in Hindi
- Bachelor of Arts (General) in Sanskrit
- Bachelor of Arts (General) in Urdu
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Retailing
- Bachelor of Commerce with Major in Accountancy and Finance
- Bachelor of Computer Applications
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Hospitality and Hotel Administration)
- Bachelor of Social Work
- BCom with Major in Corporate Affairs and Administration
- BCom with Major in Financial and Cost Accounting
- BSc
- BSc Nursing (Post Basic)
PG and Advance Diploma (37)
- PG Diploma in Mental Health
- PG Diploma in Translation
- Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy
- Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice
- Post Graduate Diploma in Development Studies
- Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration
- Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Markets Practice
- Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies
- Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education
- Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security
- Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations
- Post Graduate Diploma in Pre-Primary Education
- Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development
- Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s & Gender Studies
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Adult Education
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Technology
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Extension and Development Studies
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Management
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
- Post-Graduate Diploma in HIV Medicine
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Operations Management
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Plantation Management
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Development
- Post-Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management
Certificate (70)
- Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking
- Certificate in Arabic Language
- Certificate in Bee Keeping
- Certificate in Business Skills
- Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law
- Certificate in Communication and IT Skills
- Certificate in Community Health
- Certificate in Community Radio
- Certificate in Consumer Protection
- Certificate in Disaster Management
- Certificate in Energy Technology and Management
- Certificate in Environmental Studies
- Certificate in Fashion Design
- Certificate in First Aid
- Certificate in Food & Beverage Service Operation
- Certificate in Food and Nutrition
- Certificate in French Language
- Certificate in Front Office Operation
- Certificate in General Duty Assistance
- Certificate in Geriatric Care Assistance
- Certificate in German Language
- Certificate in Guidance
- Certificate in Health Care Waste Management
- Certificate in HIV and Family Education
- Certificate in Home Based Health Care
- Certificate in Home Health Assistance
- Certificate in House Keeping Operation
- Certificate in Human Rights
- Certificate in Information Technology
- Certificate in International Humanitarian Law
- Certificate in Japanese Language
- Certificate in Korean Language & Culture
- Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing
- Certificate in Newborn & Infant Nursing
- Certificate in NGO Management
- Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare
- Certificate in Organic Farming
- Certificate in Performing Arts – Bharatnatyam
- Certificate in Performing Arts – Hindustani Music
- Certificate in Performing Arts – Karnatak Music
- Certificate In Performing Arts -Theatre Arts
- Certificate in Persian Language
- Certificate in Phlebotomy Assistance
- Certificate in Poultry Farming
- Certificate in Russian Language
- Certificate in Sericulture
- Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System
- Certificate in Spanish Language & Culture
- Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language
- Certificate in Tourism Studies
- Certificate in Tribal Studies
- Certificate in Urdu Language
- Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Arts
- Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting
- Certificate in Water Harvesting and Management
- Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (Technicians)
- Certificate Programme in Functional English (Basic level)
- Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques
- Certificate Programme in Library and Information Science
- Certificate Programme in Peace Studies and Conflict Management
- Certificate Programme in Rural Development
- Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics
- Certificate Programme In Value Education
- Certificate Programme in YOGA
- Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of B.R. Ambedkar
Non-Credit Programmes (5)
- Appreciation Course on Environment
- Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming
- Awareness Programme on Value Added Products from Fruits and VegetablesCertificate in Motor Cycle Service and Repair