IGNOU Admission 2024: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

K Krishna Priya K Krishna Priya | Mar 28, 2024
K Krishna Priya
K Krishna Priya

Updated on - Mar 28, 2024

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IGNOU admission 2024 is offered for various UG, PG, doctoral, diploma, PG diploma, certificate, PG certificate, and advanced certificate courses. Registrations for IGNOU admission 2024 are ongoing for the January 2024 admission cycle. The last date to submit the application for fresh admissions for all the programs except certificate, semester-based and merit-based programs has been extended to March 31, 2024. Candidates can apply for re-registration for the January 2024 session till March 31, 2024, with a late fee of INR 500.

Indira Gandhi National Open University admission takes place twice a year: January and July. Candidates can pursue both online and ODL (Open and Distance Learning) programs at IGNOU. The selection criteria for IGNOU admission 2024 are based on merit (marks obtained in the qualifying exam) for most of the programs. However, for some courses like B.Ed, BSc Nursing, MBA, and PhD, selection is based on valid scores in the entrance examination.

The entrance exams accepted for MBA and B.Sc Nursing admission are OPENMAT and OPENNET, respectively. The institute conducts its own entrance exams for B.Ed and PhD programs. Online admissions at IGNOU are precise, with its portal single-handedly managing all student data. Here's more on campus life and student insights at GetMyUni Verdict.

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IGNOU Admission: Important Dates

Candidates can check all the important dates and events related to IGNOU course admission 2024 in the table below:

Events Dates
Last Date to Apply for IGNOU admission 2024 (January 2024 Admission Cycle) March 31, 2024
Last Date for Re-registration for January 2024 Session March 31, 2024
Last Date to Apply for TEE (Term-End Examination) June 2024 without a Late Fee March 31, 2024

IGNOU UG Admission 2024

Indira Gandhi National Open University admission for UG courses is provided to the eligible candidates. More information on the various programmes offered for IGNOU UG admission 2024 is provided below.

Course Total Tuition Fee Eligibility & Selection
BA INR 7,200 Eligibility: Completed 10+2 or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis
BBA INR 60,000 Eligibility: Completed 10+2 or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis
B.Lib.I.Sc INR 7,900 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis
 B.Sc  INR 12,500 Eligibility: Completed 10+2 or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis
BCA INR 40,200 Eligibility: Completed 10+2 or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis
BSW INR 12,000 Eligibility: Completed 10+2 or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis
B.Com INR 8,100 Eligibility: Completed 10+2 or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis
 B.Ed  INR 55,000 Eligibility: Completed 10+2 or equivalent
Selection Criteria:
Merit Basis
BPA INR 27,600 Eligibility: 10+2 
Selection Criteria:
Merit Basis
B.A. Honours INR 9,600 Eligibility: Completed 10+2 /equivalent/BPP from IGNOU
Selection Criteria:
Merit Basis
B.Sc. Honours INR 43,500 Eligibility: Completed 10+2 /equivalent/BPP from IGNOU
Selection Criteria:
Merit Basis

Bachelor of Tourism (Online) (BTSOL) 

INR 14,100 Eligibility: Completed 10+2 /equivalent
Selection Criteria:
Merit Basis

IGNOU PG Admission 2024 

IGNOU admission 2024 to PG programs is offered to candidates holding a bachelor's degree in the relevant subject field. Candidates must make sure to meet the IGNOU eligibility criteria to get admission to the institute. More information on the various programmes offered for IGNOU PG admission 2024 is provided below.

Course Total Tuition Fee Eligibility & Selection
MA INR 13,200 Eligibility: Completed graduation with 50% aggregate marks
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis
MCA INR 48,000 Eligibility: Completed BCA/B.Sc in Computer Science with 50% aggregate marks
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis
M.Lib.I.Sc INR 10,800 Eligibility: B.Lib.I.Sc degree/equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis and Work Experience
M.Sc INR 34,200 Eligibility: Completed B.Sc or equivalent with 50% aggregate marks
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis
M.Com INR 11,000 Eligibility: Graduation in any field from a recognised university
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis
MBA INR 62,000

Eligibility: 3-year bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks
Selection Criteria: OPENMAT scores

MTM INR 14,200 Eligibility: BTS/BA Tourism/BHM
Selection Criteria:
Merit Basis
MSW INR 32,400 Eligibility: Graduation from a recognised institute
Selection Criteria:
Merit Basis
Masters in Anthropology (MAAN) INR 18,300 Eligibility: Graduation from a recognised institute
Selection Criteria:
Merit Basis

IGNOU Doctoral Admission 2024

IGNOU admission 2024 is provided for PhD courses in a variety of specialisations. From management, technology, and computer science to agriculture and education, there are various PhD courses offered by the institute. Candidates can opt for any of the fields based on their area of interest. Know the fee and IGNOU admission criteria for PhD admission below.

Course Total Tuition Fee Eligibility & Selection
PhD INR 16,800 Eligibility: Master's degree from a UGC-recognised institute in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks.
Selection Criteria: Valid scores in the PhD entrance exam conducted by IGNOU.
M.Phil INR 12,600 Eligibility: Master's degree from a recognised institute with 55% aggregate marks
Selection Criteria: Merit Basis

IGNOU Diploma Admission 2024

IGNOU provides diploma courses in a wide array of fields, including agriculture, management, continuing education, foreign languages, and many more. More details on Indira Gandhi National Open University admission for diploma courses can be checked below:

  • Total Fee: INR 3,800 to INR 12,700. It must be noted that the fee varies for each diploma course.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The minimum requirement is to pass 10+2. For admission to the Diploma in Event Management, candidates must have studied English as a subject in class 12th. Also, studying Mathematics is important in 10+2 to pursue a Diploma in Smart City Development and Management. 
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-Basis

IGNOU PG Diploma Admission 2024

Candidates can opt for a range of PG diploma courses at IGNOU. For most of the PG diploma courses, the eligibility criteria is to complete graduation in a relevant discipline. Check out the various PG diploma courses offered by IGNOU, their fee structure and more:

  • Total Fee: The PG Diploma course fee ranges from INR 1,600 to INR 21,600. It must be noted that the fee varies for each diploma program.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The basic requirement for admission to PG diploma courses is a bachelor's degree. However, the eligibility criteria can differ from one course to another. For instance, to get admission to the PG Diploma in Computer Application, the applicant must have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level.
  • Selection Criteria: Selection is based on merit. However, for admission to certain PG diploma courses, the institute considers relevant work experience.

Read More: IGNOU PG Diploma Admission

IGNOU Certificate Admission 2024

Candidates who wish to take up short-term courses can look into the certificate courses available at IGNOU. Here are some more details about the IGNOU certificate courses, including fee details and eligibility criteria.

  • Total Fee: It costs around INR 1,400 to INR 5,000 to pursue certificate courses at IGNOU. Candidates must note that the fee differs for each diploma course.
  • Eligibility Criteria: Most certificate courses offered by IGNOU require candidates to have passed 10+2. However, for admission to certain certificate courses, candidates must complete a bachelor's degree in the relevant field. For the Certificate in Food and Nutrition, no formal qualification is required but the candidate must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply. For programs like Certificate in Bee Keeping, candidates who have qualified for class 8th can also apply. 
  • Selection Criteria: Selection is based on merit. However, for admission to a few of the certificate courses, the institute considers relevant work experience as the selection parameter.

IGNOU PG Certificate Admission 2024

IGNOU offers PG certificate admission in areas like Agriculture Policy, Cyber Law, Climate Change, Industrial Safety, Geoinformatics, Power Distribution Management, etc. The duration of these courses is generally 6 months. Candidates interested in pursuing PG certificate courses from IGNOU must look into the following details.

  • Total Fee: INR 1,800 to INR 6,000
  • Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-Basis

Read More: IGNOU PG Certificate Admission

IGNOU Advanced Certificate Admission 2024

IGNOU admission 2024 is also granted for advanced certificate programs. Candidates can opt for advanced certificate programs in Power Distribution Management, Information Security, etc. Learn more about the IGNOU Advance certificate admission here:

  • Total Fee: INR 5,400
  • Eligibility Criteria: For an advanced certificate in Information Security, the minimum eligibility criteria is the completion of class 10th. However, to pursue an advanced certificate in Power Distribution Management, a candidate must have a bachelor's degree/diploma in engineering.
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-Basis

Read More: IGNOU Advance Certificate Admission

IGNOU Application Process 2024

Candidates interested in any of the courses offered by IGNOU can apply online or offline. The application process varies as per the course desired and the entrance exam required for IGNOU admission 2024; however, the candidates must meet the IGNOU eligibility criteria before applying for any programme.

For IGNOU online admission 2024 and to acquire the application form, candidates must register on the official website. To know more about the course-wise fee structure, refer to the IGNOU Courses and Fees page. The IGNOU application form fee must be paid through Demand Draft at the respective study centres/offices.

Steps to Apply for IGNOU Admission 

IGNOU online admission 2024 is open for the next academic session. The steps below will help candidates register online for the IGNOU admission process and apply for the desired program.

  • Step 1: Visit the official IGNOU website.
  • Step 2: Click on “Register Online”.
  • Step 3: Register yourself by filling in the required registration details.
  • Step 4: The username and password will be created and sent to the registered Email ID and Phone number.
  • Step 5: Log in to your account.
  • Step 6: Fill the application with legit information.
  • Step 7: Upload the scanned copy of the documents asked for.
  • Step 8: Pay the application fee and submit.

Documents Required for Application Process 

After submitting the IGNOU application form, the following documents should be scanned before starting the Indira Gandhi National Open University admission process.

  • Signature (less than 100 KB)
  • Passport size photo (less than 100 KB)
  • Proof of age (less than 200 KB)
  • Educational Qualification (less than 200 KB)
  • Experience Certificate (if any) (less than 200KB)
  • Category Certificate if SC/ST/OBC (Less than 200 KB)
  • A scanned copy of the BPL certificate is below the poverty line (less than 200 KB)

IGNOU Selection Process 2024

IGNOU selection criteria are based on both merit and entrance examinations. Moreover, for some of the courses, candidates are required to have valid work experience. More information about the IGNOU selection process is given below:

  • For admission to management programs like MBA and other diploma courses in management, OPENMAT scores are considered for admission.
  • Admission to BSc Nursing is granted based on valid scores in the OPENNET exam conducted by IGNOU.
  • IGNOU conducts entrance examinations for PhD admissions at the national level. Therefore, candidates must get valid scores in order to get selected for PhD admission.
  • For B.Ed and M.Ed courses, selection depends on the entrance tests conducted by the university.
  • For all the other courses, the selection criteria is based on merit. Work experience is also taken into consideration for higher-level courses.

IGNOU Entrance Exams 2024

IGNOU conducts entrance exams for some courses like B.Ed, MBA, M.Ed, BSc Nursing, and PhD. Check out the IGNOU entrance exams for the respective courses here:

Courses Offered Entrance Exams Accepted
MBA OPENMAT
BSc Nursing OPENNET
B.Ed IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam 
PhD IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam

IGNOU Admission Helpline 2024

For further guidance or assistance concerning the admission process, refer to the below-mentioned IGNOU Admission helpline contact details.

IGNOU Admission Contact Details
Phone Number 011-29571528, 011-29571301, 011-29571302
Fax 011-29532686
Address Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, India – 110068

IGNOU Admission FAQs

Can I get direct admission to IGNOU?

Yes, for most of the programs. IGNOU offers direct admission to candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria for the respective program.

What are the various modes of admission offered by IGNOU?

IGNOU offers direct admission, merit-based admission, entrance-based admission, and lateral entry admission.

What are the top courses offered for IGNOU admission 2024?

The top courses at IGNOU are B.Ed, B.Com, BBA, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, etc. Besides UG and PG courses, various diploma and certificate courses are also available.

Can a candidate apply for IGNOU admission at any time?

IGNOU offers admission twice a year- January and July. Candidates can apply for admission in one of these sessions.

How much time does IGNOU take to confirm the admission?

Candidates must wait for at least 2-3 weeks after application submission to get admission confirmation.

What is the next step after receiving the admission confirmation email from IGNOU?

The instructions given in the email must be followed by the candidates. They need to register themselves on the student portal of the institute and create a student account.

How to register for the next semester/year at IGNOU?

Candidates can register themselves for the next semester/year for their respective programs by applying for re-registration through the official website of IGNOU.

Is it possible to pursue two courses at a time in IGNOU?

Yes, it is possible to pursue two programs simultaneously at IGNOU. Candidates must check the detailed criteria on the official website of IGNOU.

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