IGNOU Admission 2019 - 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.

The 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 center of national resources and serves to promote and maintain standards of distance education in India. 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 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 are also provided by the university for the students to refer. The 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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Indira Gandhi National Open University Highlights:

IGNOU Courses:

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 to 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 Advance Certificate course.
• It provides various Diploma courses like DDT, DFPT, DWM, etc.
• It also provides two PG and Advance Diploma courses.
• It also offers various Certificate and Non-credit programmes.

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 programmes in education as an area of knowledge and a field of professional practice. The courses offered by the school is 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 Advance Certificate programmes 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 programmes 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 is as mentioned below.

• It offers a Ph.D. in Arabic and French.
• It provides 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 programmes in English and Hindi.
• It offers MA English and Arts courses.
• It also provides the PG and Advance 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 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 programmes 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 programmes.

School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Management:

The School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management [SOTHSM] started its operations in 2007. It offer 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 programmes 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 tertiary level. The following programmes are offered under this school.

• It offers a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering & Civil Engineering.
• It also has certificate courses and non-credit programmes 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 focus 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 graduate degree, including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship, having scored at least 50% for 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 scoial 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 programmes in Psychology, History, Political Science, Sociology, etc.
• It provides Master's degree in various fields like Arts, Anthropology, Economics, etc.
• It provides Diploma and Certificate programmes.
• 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.

IGNOU Course Fees:

The fee for various courses offered by IGNOU University is as mentioned below.

IGNOU Ph.D. fees:

The fee detail for various doctorate programs offered by the University is as mentioned below.

• The fee for Ph.D. in Geography, Performing & Visual Arts, Chemistry, History, Library & Information Science, Mechanical Engineering Political Science, Sociology, Statistics, and Dairy Science & Technology is INR 7000.
• The fee for Ph.D. in Computer Science, Food & Nutrition, Rural Development, Agriculture Extension, Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Gandhian Thought & Peace Studies, Geology, Hindi, History, Journalism & Mass Communication, Law, Library & Information Science, Life Science, Nursing, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public AdministrationSocial Work, Sociology is INR 14,000.
• The fee for Ph.D. in Commerce is INR 21,000.
• The fee for Ph.D in English, Law, Nursing, Public Administration, and Hindi is INR 6600.
• The fee for Ph.D in Translation Studies is INR 25,200.

IGNOU M.Lisc fees:

The fee for M.Lisc for Indira Gandhi University is as mentioned below.

• The fee for M.Lisc is INR 9000.

IGNOU MA fees:

The details of IGNOU MA admission fees are as mentioned below.

• The fee for MA English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Rural Development, Public Administration, Sociology, and Philosophy is INR 9,000.
• The fee for MA Sociology and History is INR 7300.
• The fee for MA in Adult Education is INR 12,000.
• The fee for MA in Women’s & Gender Studies is INR 14,400.
• The fee for MA in Psychology is INR 15,800.
• The fee for MA in Economics is INR 12,000.
• The fee for MA in Education is INR 13,500.

IGNOU M.Com fees:

The IGNOU M.Com admission fee details are as mentioned below.

• The fee for M.Com is INR 11,000.
• The fee for M.Com in Finance & Taxation is INR 7000.
• The fee for M.Com in Management Accounting & Financial Strategies is INR 7000.

IGNOU MCA fees:

The fee details of MCA course offered by the University are as mentioned below.

• The fee for MCA is INR 64,800.

IGNOU M.Ed fees:

The details of M.Ed offered by IGNOU is as mentioned below.

• The fee for the M.Ed course is INR 40,000.

IGNOU M.Sc fees:

The fee details of M.Sc courses offered by the University are as mentioned below.

• The fee for M.Sc in Dietetics & Food Service Management is INR 27,000.
• The fee for M.Sc in Counselling & Family Therapy is INR 28,000.
• The fee for M.Sc Mathematics with applications in Computer Science is INR 26,400.

IGNOU MSW fees:

The fee details of MSW course is as mentioned below.

• The fee for MSW is INR 12,000.

IGNOU M.Phil fees:

The fee details of M.Phil course offered by the University are as mentioned below.

• The fee for M.Phil in Political Science and Sociology is INR 10,500.
• The fee for M.Phil in Translation Studies is INR 12,600.

IGNOU B.Com fees:

The fee details for B.Com course is as mentioned below.

• The fee for B.Com is INR 6,000.

IGNOU BA fees:

The fee details for B.A course is as mentioned below.

• The fee for B.A is INR 6000.

IGNOU BCA fees:

The fee details for BCA course is as mentioned below.

• The total fee for BCA is INR 36,000.

IGNOU Diploma Course fees:

The fee details for various diploma courses offered by the University are as mentioned below.

• The fee for Diploma in BPO Financing & Accounting is INR 16,000.
• The fee for Diploma in Creative Writing in English and HIV & Family Education is INR 3000.
• The fee for Diploma in Critical Care Nursing is INR 5000.
• The fee for Diploma in Elementary Education is INR 12,000.
• The fee for Diploma in Dairy Technology is INR 14,400.
• The fee for Diploma in Nursing Administration is INR 9000.
• The fee for the Diploma in Urdu is INR 1500.
• The fee for Diploma in Tourism Studies is INR 350 and Women’s Empowerment & Development is INR 3600.

IGNOU Certificate course fees:

The fee details for various certificate courses offered by the college are as mentioned below.

• The fee for a certificate course in Arabic Language and Consumer Protection is INR 1500.
• The fee for a certificate course in Disaster Management, Environmental Studies, and Human Rights is INR 2000.
• The fee for a certificate course in Information Technology is INR 4000.

Indira Gandhi National Open University Distance Education:

IGNOU  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 67 Regional Centres:

• Indira Gandhi National Open University Regional Centres are established with 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 centre 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 IGNOU Open University has a central library located at the headquarters. It also provides libraries at the regional and the IGNOU study centre 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 theroy 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 the scholarship.

IGNOU FAQs:

1. What is IGNOU?
   - The IGNOU full form is Indira Gandhi National Open University, which is a Central University in New Delhi, named after the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
2. What all are the courses offered by IGNOU?
   - IGNOU the People's University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, doctorate, online, and certificate courses. Around 225 courses are offered by the University under different disciplines, the IGNOU courses list can be found on the official website.
3. What is the IGNOU examination fee for International Students?
   - The University follows a 2-tier fee structure. The fee details for each course and the eligibility criteria are clearly listed in the IGNOU prospectus which will be available on the IGNOU official website.
4. How to check IGNOU study Material Status?
   - The students can check the dispatch status of books by IGNOU on their official website. The students can collect books either online or offline. It can also be collected from the regional centers.
5. Where is the IGNOU Kolkata centre located?
   - This is a regional centre, which was set up in 1998 and is located in Salt Lake City on the fourth floor of Bikash Bhavan, Kolkata.
6. How to contact Indira Gandhi National Open University for admission details?
   - The IGNOU contact number is 011- 29532741. You can also mail them at [email protected]
7. When will IGNOU result be published after the exams?
   - Generally it takes about 45 to 60 days for the result to be published. 
8. How can I check my IGNOU assignment status?
   - The students can check the assignment status online by entering their enrollment number and the programme code. There are many websites online that ignou solved assignment are available.
9. How to apply for the IGNOU online admission?
   - The university wants the students to apply through IGNOU login which is available in the IGNOU student zone section of the website. The IGNOU student login can be done on the offficial website.