IGNOU Distance Education Courses 2024: Admission, Eligibility, Fees

IGNOU Distance Education courses are listed for the students to pursue higher education at one of the finest universities and have a successful career. There are 267 distance education programs at IGNOU for the students to comfortably pursue their higher education. Students can check out the courses, their eligibility criteria and the admission process to get admitted into any distance education programs of IGNOU. The students will be highly motivated to have a holistic educational setup and successful careers since they can pursue their education at IGNOU from any city or town.  

Table of contents

• IGNOU Distance Education Courses List
• IGNOU Distance Education Eligibility Criteria
• IGNOU Distance Education Admission Process

IGNOU Distance Learning Courses List

Students can check out the IGNOU University Distance Learning Courses list is provided with the number of degrees at various levels of study. Also, a list of courses for each school of study has been listed which gives students a choice to pick any one course and pursue their higher education. 

Level Of Study	Number of Courses Offered
Undergraduate	20
Postgraduate	39
Doctoral Degree	42
Diploma	24
PG Diploma	8
Certificate Programs	68
PG and Advanced Certificate	13
PG and Advanced Diploma	37
M.Phil Program	11
Online Program	1
Non-credit Programs	4

Check out the list of schools and the IGNOU distance courses offered in each school for the students to plan, prepare and get admitted into such courses. 

• School of Agriculture
• School of Computer and Information Sciences
• School of Continuing Education
• School of Education
• School of Engineering and Technology
• School of Extension and Development Studies
• School of Foreign Languages
• School of Gender and Development Studies
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Humanities
• School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies
• School of Journalism and New Media Studies
• School of Law
• School of Management Studies
• School of Performing and Visual Arts
• School of Sciences
• School of Social Sciences
• School of Social Work
• School of Tourism and Hospitality Studies
• School of Vocational Education and Training

School of Agriculture

• PhD in Dairy Sciences and Technology
• PhD in Agriculture Extension
• PG Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management
• PG Diploma in Plantation Management
• PG Certificate in Agriculture Policy
• Diploma in Dairy Technology
• Diploma in Value Added Products from cereals, pulses and oilseeds
• Diploma in Value Added Products from fruits and vegetables
• Diploma in Fish Products Technology
• Diploma in Watershed management
• Diploma in Meat Technology
• Certificate in sericulture
• Certificate in beekeeping
• certificate in poultry farming
• certificate in water harvesting and management
• Certificate in organic farming
• Certificate in integrated pest management technology and potato cultivation

School of Computer and Information Sciences

• PhD in computer science
• Master of computer application
• Bachelor of computer application
• Certificate in information technology

School of Continuing Education

• PhD in Rural Development
• PhD in food and nutrition
• MA in rural development
• MSc in counselling and family therapy
• MSc in dietetics and food service management
• PG Diploma in counselling and family therapy
• PG Diploma in rural development 
• Diploma in panchayat-level administration and development
• Diploma in early childhood care and Education
• Diploma in nutrition and health education
• Certificate in nutrition and childcare
• Certificate in food and nutrition

School of Education

• PhD in education
• MA in education
• MA in adult education
• PG Diploma in higher education management
• PG Diploma in adult education
• PG Diploma in school leadership management
• PG Diploma in higher education
• PG Diploma in education technology
• PG Diploma in education management and Administration
• PG Diploma in pre-primary education
• Bachelor of Education
• PG Certificate in adult education
• PG Certificate in information and assistive technology for instructors of visually impaired
• Certificate in Guidance
• Certificate in elementary teacher education
• Diploma in elementary education

School of Engineering and Technology

• PhD in mechanical engineering
• PhD in civil engineering
• An advanced certificate in power distribution and management
• Certificate in energy technology and management
• Certificate in competency in power distribution
• Certificate in motorcycle service and repair

School of Extension and Development Studies

• MA in Development Studies 
• MA in Extension & Development Studies
• PG Diploma in Urban Planning and Development
• PG Diploma in Extension and Development Studies
• PG Certificate in Extension and Development Studies
• Certificate Programme In Value Education

School of Foreign Languages

• PhD in Arabic
• PhD in French
• Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language
• Certificate in the Russian Language
• Certificate in Spanish Language & Culture
• Certificate in the French Language
• Certificate in the Arabic Language

School of Gender and Development Studies

• MA in Gender and Development Studies
• MA in Women’s and Gender Studies
• PG  Diploma in Women’s & Gender Studies
• Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development

School of Health Sciences

• PhD in Nursing
• Post-Doctoral Certificate in Dialysis Medicine
• PG Diploma in HIV Medicine
• PG Diploma in Hospital and Health Management
• PG Diploma in Maternal and Child Health
• PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
• BSc Nursing
• Diploma in Nursing Administration
• Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
• Certificate in Newborn & Infant Nursing
• Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing
• Certificate in Home Based Health Care

School of Humanities

• PhD in English
• PhD in Hindi
• MA English
• MA Hindi
• PG Diploma in Book Publishing
• Diploma in Creative Writing in English
• Diploma in Urdu
• Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
• Certificate in the Urdu Language
• Certificate Programme in Functional English

School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies

• PhD in Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies
• MA Philosophy
• PG Diploma in Sustainability Science
• PG Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies
• Appreciation Course on Population and Sustainable Development

School of Journalism and New Media Studies

• PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
• PG Diploma in Audio Programme Production
• Certificate in Community Radio

School of Law

• PhD in Law
• PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights
• PG Diploma in Criminal Justice
• PG Certificate in Cyber Law 
• PG Certificate in Patent Practice
• Diploma in Paralegal Practice
• Certificate in Human Rights
• Certificate in Consumer Protection
• Certificate in International Humanitarian Law
• Certificate in Anti-Human Trafficking
• Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law

School of Management Studies

• PhD in Management 
• PhD in Commerce
• Master of Business Administration
• MBA banking and finance
• MCOM
• MCOM Finance and Taxation
• Master of Commerce in Business Policy and Corporate Governance
• Master of Commerce in Management Accounting & Financial Strategies
• PG Diploma in International Business Operations
• B.Com
• Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Accountancy and Finance
• BCom with a Major in Corporate Affairs and Administration
• BCom with a Major in Financial and Cost Accounting
• BBA in Retailing
• Diploma in Management
• Certificate in NGO Management
• Certificate in Business Skills
• Master of Philosophy in Commerce

School of Performing and Visual Arts

• Certificate in Performing Arts - Bharatnatyam
• Certificate in Performing Arts - Hindustani Music
• Diploma in Performing Arts - Carnatic Music
• Diploma In Performing Arts -Theater Arts
• Diploma in Visual Arts - Painting
• Certificate in Visual Arts - Applied Arts

School of Sciences

• PhD in Statistics
• PhD in Geography
• PhD in Chemistry
• MSc Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science
• PG Diploma in Applied Statistics
• PG Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• PG Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development
• PG Certificate in Geoinformatics
• BSc
• Diploma in Aquaculture
• Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques
• Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics
• Appreciation Course on Environment

School of Social Sciences

• PhD in Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies (MPhil/ PhD in Gandhian Studies) Integrated
• PhD in Psychology
• PhD in Public Administration 
• PhD in History
• PhD in Political Science
• PhD in Economics
• PhD in Sociology
• PhD in Library & Information Science
• Masters in Anthropology
• MA Sociology
• MA Psychology
• Master of Library and Information Science
• MA Public Administration
• MA  in Gandhi and Peace Studies
• MA Political Sciences
• MA History
• MA Economics
• PG Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies
• PG Diploma in Mental Health
• PG  Diploma in Disaster Management
• PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking
• PG Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies
• BA
• Bachelor Preparatory Programme
• Bachelor of Library and Information Science
• Certificate in Disaster Management
• Certificate in Environmental Studies
• MPhil in Economics
• Master of Philosophy in Sociology
• Master of Philosophy in Political Science
• MPhil in Public Administration 
• MPhil in Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies

School of Social Work

• PhD in Social Work
• Master of Social Work (Counseling)
• Master of Social Work
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Diploma in HIV and Family Education
• Certificate in Tribal Studies
• Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System 
• Master of Philosophy in Social Work 

School of Tourism and Hospitality Studies

• PhD in Tourism and Hospitality
• MSc (Hospitality Administration)
• Master of Tourism & Travel Management
• BA Tourism Studies
• BSc (Hospitality and Hotel Administration)
• Diploma in Tourism Studies
• Certificate in Tourism Studies

School of Vocational Education and Training

• PhD in Vocational Education
• PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management
• PG  Diploma in Information Security
• Advanced Certificate in Information Security
• Diploma in BPO Finance & Accounting
• Certificate in Communication and IT Skills

IGNOU Distance Education Eligibility Criteria

IGNOU University distance education degree courses have a set of eligibility criteria to be followed by the students to get admitted into their dream distance education course. Check out the pointers and cross-verify them with the student's eligibility. 

• The applicant must have the 10th and 12th mark sheets or an equivalent certificate from a recognized institution with at least a 60% mark average.
• The students must have 55% or more (minimum in general), and 50% for SC/ST/OBC applicants to apply for the M.Phil degree program.
• For the Bachelor's courses, the students should have 10th and 12th mark sheets with a transfer certificate and code of conduct certificate. 
• The student must have completed an undergraduate program with at least 55% marks to be eligible to apply for a post-graduation certificate in the same field.
• The students who apply for a PhD degree must be a postgraduate or have an M.Phil degree, with at least 55% marks.

IGNOU Distance Education Admission Process

The IGNOU distance education admission process is for all the courses offered by the university. The students can follow the steps carefully on how to apply to IGNOU for IGNOU distance education courses to get admitted into the university.  

• Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU admission to fill out the online application form.
• Step 2: Click on the “new registration” button.
• Step 3: Fill out the essential information for the student registration and verify the student's mobile number with an OTP.
• Step 4: Using this new login credential, login into the registration portal as a registered user once again.

• Step 5: Fill out the essential information asked in the form and upload all the necessary documents in the form of scanned images in PNG, JPEG or JPG.
• Step 6: Pay the application fee of INR 300 (for general) and Rs. 200 (for SC/ST) through online modes like net banking, UPI or credit or debit cards.
• Step 7: Download the confirmation details for the fee submission and download the application form.