IGNOU Admission 2024: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

IGNOU admission 2024 is offered for various courses at UG, PG, and doctoral levels, along with diploma, PG diploma, certificate, PG certificate, and advanced certificate courses. The courses are offered by the colleges in 3 modes, which are distance, regular and online. Each course offered at IGNOU has minimum eligibility criteria that the candidate must fulfil, along with a valid score in the entrance examination.

IGNOU course admission is conducted in January and July (twice a month). IGNOU Admission to some courses like B.Ed, BSc Nursing, MBA, and PhD is granted based on valid scores in the entrance examination. The accepted entrance exam for MBA admission is IGNOU OPENMAT and for B.Sc Nursing admission, it is IGNOU OPENNET. 

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Table of Contents

• IGNOU UG Admission
• IGNOU PG Admission
• IGNOU Application Process
• IGNOU Helpline

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 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 to PG programmes 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 this university. More information on the various programmes offered for IGNOU PG admission 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: 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 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 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 Mangement, 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 on the basis of valid scores in OPENNET exam conducted by IGNOU.
• IGNOU conducts entrance examination 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 in relation to 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