IGNOU 2021 - Indira Gandhi National Open University Courses and Fees, NEW DELHI

Indira Gandhi National Open University, [IGNOU] New Delhi was established in the year 1985, by an Act of Parliament. It offers high-quality teaching to its students through the open and distance learning mode [ODL]. The university began by offering only two academic programs i.e Diploma in Distance Education and Diploma in Management. The University provides innovative and need-based programs at different levels, to all those who require them.

Indira Gandhi national open university aims at providing access to higher education to all segments of society and uses a variety of media and the latest technology in imparting education. The mission of the university is to provide an intelligent and flexible system of education to meet the challenges of access and equity and work towards the development of a knowledgeable society. The university trains the faculty members in interactive multimedia and online teaching and learning and attracts the best talent - to improve productivity and quality of courses, and to provide effective services to learners.

IGNOU University Delhi is the largest university in the world and has a global presence with more than 4 million students. The IGNOU enrollment number includes the sum total of all the students across various can off-campus study centres. It acts as a centre of national resources and serves to promote and maintain standards of distance education in India. IGNOU received A++ NAAC Grade accrediation.

The IGNOU university courses cover various relevant streams. It provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels. Moreover, it offers a Diploma in multiple disciplines such as Diploma in Management, Diploma in BPO Finance & Accounting, etc. The IGNOU Admission is based on the eligibility criteria. The candidates can also re-register for some of the courses by filling the IGNOU re-registration form within a time specified by the IGNOU university.

IGNOU online facilities cater to the needs of distance learning students with Virtual Classes. It provides a complete online experience from registration to certification. eGyankosh is a National Digital Repository to share and store the learning materials which help the ODL Students. Gyandarshan and Gyandhara webcast programs are also telecasted.

IGNOU registration is one of the divisions on the college website which successfully and effectively maintains the database of approximately 3 million active students. IGNOU Courses are offered overseas also. The IGNOU registration details and status can be checked online. It conducts exams twice a year, in December & June and the IGNOU exam date will be published on the official website. The students then need to fill the IGNOU Online exam form wherein they have to select the program code and examination centre code. The previous years IGNOU question paper is also provided by the university for the students to refer. The IGNOU University is always open to the queries of the students. The IGNOU Delhi contact number and other details are available on its website.

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IGNOU Courses:

Indira Gandhi national open university courses available are mentioned below:

Indira Gandhi National Open University Schools:

School of Agriculture:

School of Agriculture [SOA] was established in the year 2005 at IGNOU to provide agricultural education through distance mode and to turn the rural unemployed youth into first-rate agricultural entrepreneurs and agri-business managers of tomorrow. The courses offered under the school of agriculture are as mentioned below.

• It offers a doctorate program in Dairy Science & Technology and PHDAGE.
• It offers a PD and Advanced Certificate course.
• It provides various Diploma courses like DDT, DFPT, DWM, etc.
• It also provides two PG and Advanced Diploma courses.
• It also offers various Certificates and Non-credit programs.

School of Education:

School of Education [SOE] is one of the first schools to be established in IGNOU, it carries out academic activities addressing education as a field of knowledge and an area of practice. SOE is mandated to offer academic programs in education as an area of knowledge and a field of professional practice. The courses offered by the school are as mentioned below:

• It offers a doctorate in Education (PHDEDU).
• It provides PG courses like MA (Distance Education), Master of Arts (Education), Master of Education (M.Ed), and Master of Arts in Adult Education (MAAE).
• It offers various PG and Advanced Diploma Courses like PGDAE, PGHDE, PGDET, PGDHEM, etc.
• It also provides PG and Advanced Certificate programs in Adult Education, etc.
• IGNOU BEd is also a popular course that is pursued by many (Bachelor of Education).
• It also provides Diploma and Certificate courses under this stream.
• The IGNOU BEd admission is based on scores obtained in the entrance test conducted by IGNOU all over India. 

School of Foreign Languages:

The School of Foreign Languages [SOFL] was established in 2007. It aims to offer flexible, innovative, and cost-effective foreign language programs to interested learners. SOFL has collaborated with other Schools of the University to develop manpower for a number of sectors, like foreign language requirements for scientists, trade specialists, and agricultural experts. The courses offered under this department are as mentioned below.

• It offers a Ph.D. in Arabic and French.
• It provides a diploma and a number of certificate courses like a certificate in Russian Language, French Language, Spanish Langage & Culture, etc.

School of Humanities:

The School of Humanities [SOH] consists of the disciplines of Hind and English, as well as a Translation Cell. The courses offered by the school are as mentioned below.

• It provides doctorate programs in English and Hindi.
• It offers MA English and Arts courses.
• It also provides the PG and Advanced Diploma course and various Diploma and Certificate courses.

School of Law:

The School of Law [SOL] was established in 2005 with the aim of providing legal education through the Open and Distance Learning system. The virtual learning platform was introduced on June 9, 2008, which offers a PG Certificate in Cyber Law online.  The courses offered under the department are as mentioned below.

• It offers a Ph.D. in Law.
• It also provides a Diploma and various certificate courses.
• It provides two PG and Advance Diploma.

School of Sciences:

The School of Sciences [SOS] was established in 1986. It aims to provide good quality education, both practical and theoretical, in four science disciplines, namely, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences. The School has also collaborated with the School of Education and School of Social Sciences to launch the Certificate Programme in Environmental Science and PGCPDT. The programs under this section are as mentioned below.

• It provides a PhD in Statistics, Geography, and Chemistry.
• It provides various PG courses, PG & Advance Diploma, and PG & Advance Certificate courses.
• It also provides B.Sc and various Diploma, Certificate, and Non-credit programs.

School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Management:

The School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management [SOTHSM] started its operations in 2007. It offers a variety of Programmes emphasizing on quality research and meeting societal and industrial needs. More than 20,000 students have enrolled in tourism and hospitality programs offered by IGNOU. The courses offered by the school are as mentioned below.

• It offers a Ph.D in Tourism & Hospitality.
• It provides various UG and PG courses related to the field.
• It also offers a Diploma and Certificate course.

School of Computer and Information Sciences:

The School of Computer and Information Sciences [SOCIS] was established in 1991. It was started with an aim to impart quality research in the emerging areas of Computer Science. It provides quality education to the learners. The various courses under this department are as mentioned below.

• It offers a Ph.D in Computer Science.
• It has MCA and BCA courses.
• It also provides a certificate course in Information Technology.

School of Engineering & Technology:

The School of Engineering and Technology [SOET] was started in 1987. It mainly focuses on flexibility, innovation, relevance, and effectiveness of its programs. They aim to conduct degree programs at the tertiary level. The following programs are offered under this school.

• It offers a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering & Civil Engineering.
• It also has certificate courses and non-credit programs along with a PG and Advance Certificate course.

School of Gender and Development Studies:

The School of Gender and Development Studies [SOGDS] was set up in 2007. The main aim was to examine the existing gender gap and address gender disparities to bring about gender equity and justice. The courses offered under this school are as mentioned below.

• It provides MAGD and MAWGS.
• It also offers a PG & Advance Diploma and Diploma course.

School of Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies:

The School of Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies [SOITS] was established in 2007. The school mainly focuses on Diversity & Inclusivity Studies, Environmental Studies, and Labour Studies. The courses offered are as mentioned below.

• It offers Doctorate and Master's degree.
• It provides PG & Advance Diploma and Appreciation Programmes.

School of Management Studies:

The School of Management Studies [SOMS] was established in  1987. It offers 14 programs in Commerce and 4 programs in Management. As part of Pa-African e-network project, IGNOU MBA programmes are offered to various African countries also. The courses offered are:

• Ph.D in Management and Commerce.
• Master of Business Administration.
• Master of Commerce in various fields.
• PG and Advance Diploma courses.
• Certificate and Diploma courses in Commerce and Management.
• The IGNOU MBA admission is based on the scores in a graduate degree, including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship, having scored at least 50% for the general category [45% for reserved category].
• Candidates should have also cleared the OPENMAT exam, which is conducted by IGNOU.

School of Social Sciences:

The school of social science offers courses in eight disciplines. It also houses the Indira Gandhi Centre for Freedom Struggle Studies (IGCFSS) and Centre for Gandhi and Peace Studies (CGPS). The courses offered under this school are as mentioned below.

• It offers Doctorate programs in Psychology, History, Political Science, Sociology, etc.
• It provides a Master's degree in various fields like Arts, Anthropology, Economics, etc.
• It provides a Diploma and Certificate programs.
• It offers PG and Advance Diploma courses.
• It also offers M.Phil courses in various areas.
• It has two certificate courses and three Bachelor's degree courses.

School of Translation Studies and Training:

The School of Translation Studies and Training [SOTST] was established in 2007. It started functioning in 2009. The major priority areas of the School include academic, research and training programmes in the field of translation.

• It offers MA and M.Phil in Translation Studies.
• It also has two PG and Advance Certificate courses.

School of Continuing Education:

• Ph.D. in Rural Development and Food & Nutrition.
• MA courses and Diploma and Certificate programmes.
• PG and Advance Diploma courses.

School of Extension and Development Studies:

The School of Extension and Development Studies [SOEDS] was established in 2007 with an aim at providing quality education and training in various aspects of extension and development studies, ie economic, social and human development, by offering programmes leading to the award of Certificate, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma and Post-Graduate Degrees in relevant subjects.

School of Health Sciences:

• It offers doctorate programmes.
• It provides PG and Advance Diploma courses in HIV Medicine, Hospital and Health Management, and many more.
• It provides a B.Sc Nursing course.
• It also offers Diploma and Certificate courses.

School of Journalism & New Media Studies:

The School of Journalism & New Media Studies [SOJNMS] was established in 2007. It aims to offer quality academic programs, research options, and training to interested candidates. It also organizes seminars and workshops in varied aspects of media and communication. It offers various Certificate courses.

School of Performing and Visual Arts:

The School of Performing and Visual Arts [SOPVA] at IGNOU was initiated in 2007. It finally took shape in February 2009. Fine Arts education is an integral part of the development of a human being. It refers to education in the disciplines of performing and visual arts.

School of Social Work:

The School of Social Work [SOSW] was established in 2007. It aims to provide quality education in the areas of social work, family studies and tribal studies. It offers various certificate, diploma and degree programmes.

School of Vocational Education and Training:

The School of Vocational Education and Training [SOVET] was established to provide training to the rural and semi-urban population. It is aimed at providing them employment opportunities. The courses were hence designed in such a way as to uplift their skills. The following programmes are provided by the school.

• It provides a doctorate programme in Vocational Education.
• It also has a PG & Advance Diploma and PG & Advance Certificate courses.
• It also provides Diploma and Certificate courses.

Indira Gandhi National Open University Distance Education:

 IGNOU University was conferred the honor of ‘Centre of Excellence in Distance Education’ in 1993 by the Commonwealth of Learning:

• Through Distance Education, IGNOU meets the education demands of over 2.8 million students in India and other countries through a network of 67 Regional Centres.
• IGNOU is offering academic programmes in 35 countries across the globe through 62 Partner Institutions. 
  
• Distance Education has attracted the overseas learners by its unique features such as a relaxed entry schedule, the flexibility of time and space, its cost-effective quality education.

IGNOU Regional Centres:

There are totally of 67 Regional Centres:

• Indira Gandhi National Open University Regional Centres are established with the cooperation and support of the respective State Governments.
• IGNOU maintains the Regional Centres for the purpose of coordinating and supervising the work of the Study Centres in any region.
• Regional Centres of IGNOU are provided with Library course material, Videocassettes, Audio cassettes, Computers, Telex/fax, and TV/VCR, etc.
• IGNOU Bangalore regional center was set up in 1987 and IGNOU Delhi was established in 1989.

Indira Gandhi National Open University Placement:

The IGNOU placement details are as mentioned below.

IGNOU has established  Campus Placement Cell [CPC] which operates in 6 Regional Centres:

• CPC of IGNOU provides Students with entry-level jobs, mid-career level employment opportunities, matching, and commensurate with their personal and academic profiles.

IGNOU Infrastructure Facilities:

The IGNOU facilities are as mentioned below.

• The university of Ignou has a central library located at the headquarters. It also provides libraries at the regional and the IGNOU study center can be found across the country.
•  The University provides digital study materials that will be made available on its digital repository, eGyankosh.
• The University uses its study centers to conduct theory classes, exams, and practicals.

Indira Gandhi National Open University Scholarships:

The IGNOU scholarship details are as mentioned below.

• IGNOU offers scholarships to reserved categories like SC, ST, and OC.
• The students need to fill the application form which will be available on the official website.
• The eligible students can apply online.
• The scholarship is provided to first-year PG students and Master's students who are full-timers.
• The family income should be less than 3 lakhs to be eligible to avail of the scholarship.