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Indira Gandhi National Open University(run by HRD) offers quality higher education programs in both undergraduate(UG) and postgraduate(PG) programs.

1. INDIRINDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN
UNIVERSITY ADMISSION: REGISTRATION,
COURSES, FEE, DATES & ELIGIBILITY
IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) is India's world’s largest open university. It was
established in 1985 with the act of parliament. The largest central university is named after the
third prime minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi.
It is an open university (run by HRD) that offers quality higher education programs in both
undergraduate(UG) and postgraduate(PG) programs. More than 200 courses are offered,
including certificates, diplomas, degrees, and doctoral programs in 21 schools of studies and 67
regional centers.
More than three million students are getting educational benefits and access to quality
learning-centric education using different technology and methodologies.
IGNOU: An Overview
Name
IGNOU(Indira Gandhi National Open University)

2. Established 1985
Headquarters New Delhi
Course Type UG & PG
Courses offer Certificate, Diploma, Degree & Doctoral Program.
Number of Programs 228
School of Studies 21
Regional Centres 67
Learning Support Center2667
Overseas Partner Institutions29
Number of Faculties 810
Number of Academic Staff574
Mode of Examination Both Online & Offline
Organisation Structure of IGNOU
Courses in IGNOU
●Bachelor Degree Courses in IGNOU
●Master Degree Courses in IGNOU
●Diploma Courses in IGNOU
●Post-Graduate Diploma Courses in IGNOU
●Certificate Courses in IGNOU
●Post-Graduate Certificate Courses in IGNOU

3. Bachelor Degree Courses in IGNOU
Course
Course
Code
Duration Fee
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism StudiesBTS Minimum three years
and Maximum six
years
Rs
12,600
Bachelor of Computer ApplicationsBCA Three years Rs
40,200
Bachelor of Education BEd Two years Rs
55000
Bachelor of Library & Information
Service
BLIS One years Rs
7200
Bachelor of Business(BBA)
Administration in Retailing and
service management
BBARLSix years Rs
7200
Post Basic Bachelor in Science
Nursing
BScNPBThree years Rs
36000
Bachelor of Performing Art-
Hindustani Music(Honors)
BAPFHMHTwo years Rs
18,400
Bachelor of Social workBSW Three years Rs
16,200
Bachelor of Science Honors
Biochemistry
BSCBCHMinimum three years
and maximum six
years
Rs
43,500
BSc Nursing(Post Basic)BSc(PB)Minimum three years
and Maximum five
years
Rs
45000

4. Bachelor’s in Preparatory ProgramBPP Minimum six months
and maximum two
years
Rs
1200
B.Com with Major in Corporate
Affairs and Administration
B.Com
CA&A
Minimum three years
and Maximum Six
Years
Rs
8100
B.Com with Major in Financial & Cost
Accounting
B.Com
F&CA
Three Years Rs
8100
B.Com with Major in Accountancy &
Finance
B.Com
A&F
Minimum three years
and Maximum Six
Years
Rs
8100
Bachelor of Degree Courses(CBCS) in IGNOU
Course
Course CodeDuration Fee
Bachelor of Arts BAG(CBCS)Three yearsRs 9900
Bachelor of Commerce BCOM(CBCS)Three yearsRs 9900
Bachelor of Science BSC(CBCS)Maximum six
years
Rs
12,600
Bachelor of social workBSWG(CBCS)Three yearsRs
17,400
BA Honours in Hindi BAHDH(CBCS)Three yearsRs
14400
BA Honours in Econoics BAECH(CBCS)Three yearsRs
11400
BA Honours in English BAEGH(CBCS)Three yearsRs
11,400
BA Honours in History BAHIH(CBCS)Three yearsRs
11400

5. BA Honours in Political ScienceBAPSH(CBCSE
)
Three yearsRs
11400
BA Honours in SociologyBASOH(CBCS)Three yearsRs
11400
BA Honours in PsychologyBAPCH(CBCS)Three yearsRs
11400
BA Honours in Public AdministrationBAPAH(CBCS)Three yearsRs
11400
BSc in Anthropology BCSANH(CBC
SE)
Three yearsRs
18000
BSc in Biochemistry BSCBCH(CBC
S)
Three yearsRs
43,500
BA in vocational studies and tourism
managment
BAVTM(CBCS)Three yearsRs
12000
Master Degree Courses in IGNOU
Name of the Program
Program
Code
Program
Fee
Duration
MA in Distance Education MADE Rs 11,000/-Two
years
MA in Gender and Development StudiesMAGD Rs 9600/-Two
years
MA in Psychology MAPC Rs 18600/-Four
years
MA in Translation Studies MATS Rs 9600/-Two
years
MA in Social Work MSW Rs 36000/-Two
years
Master of Social Work in CounsellingMSWC Rs 36000/-Two
years

6. MA in Economics MEC Rs 16,400/-Two
years
MA in English MEG Rs 12,000/-Two
years
MA in Hindi MHD Rs 12,600/-Two
years
MA in History MAH Rs 12,600/-Two
years
MA in Philosophy MAPY Rs 12,600/-Two
years
MA in Political Science MPS Rs 12,600/-Two
years
MA in Public Administration MPA Rs 12,600/-Two
years
MA in Rural Development MARD Rs 11,000/-Two
years
MA in Sociology MSO Rs 12,600/-Two
years
MA in Adult Education MAAE Rs 12,800/-Two
years
MA in Gandhi and Peace StudiesMAGPS Rs 9,600/-Two
years
MA in Education MAEdu Rs 18,400/-Two
years
MA in Business AdministrationMBA Rs 42,000/-Two
years
MA in Commerce MCom Rs 15,600/-Two
years
MCom in Business Policy and Corporate
Governance
MCom BP &
CG
Rs 15,000/-Two
years

7. MCom in Business Policy and Corporate
Governance
MCom BP &
CG
Rs 15,000/-Two
years
MCom in Finance & Taxation MCom F&TRs 15,000/-
MCom in Management Accounting &
Financial Strategies
MCom MA &
FS
Rs 15,000/-
Master of Computer ApplicationsMCA (New)Rs 48,000/-
Master of Library and Information ScienceMLIS Rs 10,800/-
MSc in Dietetics and Food Service
Management
MScDFSMRs 32,400/-
MSce in Counseling and Family TherapyMScCFT Rs 33,600/-
MA in Anthropology MAAN Rs 17,200/-
MA in Development Studies MADVS Rs 11,400/-
Master of Tourism & Travel ManagementMTTM Rs 12,600/-
MA in Women’s and Gender StudiesMAWGS Rs 13,000/-
MA in Journalism and Mass CommunicationMAJMC Rs 25,000/-
Master of Arts in Sanskrit MSK Rs 13,200/-
Master of Science (Environmental Science)MSCENV Rs 15,000/-
Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship)MAER Rs 15,700/-
Master of Science (Information Security)MSCIS Rs 43,200/-

8. Master of Arts (Folklore and Culture
Studies)
MAFCS Rs 5400/-
Master of Arts (Drawing and Painting)MADP Rs 16,500/-
Master of Arts (Urdu) MUD Rs 12,600/-
Master of Arts (Jyotish) MAJY Rs 12,600/-
Master of Science (Environmental Science)MSCENV Rs 7,500/-
Diploma Courses in IGNOU
Course
Course
Code
Fee Duration
Diploma in Aquaculture DAQ Rs
6,900/-
One year
Diploma in BPO Finance &
Accounting
DBPOFARs
19,200/-
One year
Diploma in Creative Writing in
English
DCE Rs
3,800/-
One year
Diploma in Critical Care NursingDCCN Rs
5,300/-
One year
Diploma in Dairy TechnologyDDT Rs
15,200/-
One year
Diploma in Early Childhood Care and
Education
DECE Rs
3,000/-
One year
Diploma in Fish Products TechnologyDFPT Rs
9,600/-
One year

9. Diploma in HIV and Family EducationDAFE Rs
1,500/-
One year
Diploma in Meat TechnologyDMT Rs
12,700/-
One year
Diploma in Meat TechnologyDMT Rs
12,700/-
One year
Diploma in Nursing AdministrationDNA Rs
9,600/-
One year
Diploma in Nutrition and Health
Education
DNHE Rs
3,000/-
Minimum one year
maximum four year
Diploma in Panchayat Level
Administration & Development
DPLADRs
3,600/-
Minimum one year
maximum four year
Diploma in Paralegal PracticeDIPP Rs
7,400/-
One year
Diploma in Teaching German as a
Foreign Language
DTG Rs
6,300/-
One year
Diploma in Tourism StudiesDTS Rs
4,500/-
One year
Diploma in Urdu DUL Rs
1,600/-
One year
Diploma in Value Added Products
from Fruits and Vegetables
DVAPFVRs
12,700/-
One year
Diploma in Value-added Products
from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds
DPVCPORs
11,700/-
One year

10. Diploma in Watershed ManagementDWM Rs
10,600/-
Minimum one year
maximum four year
Diploma in Women’s Empowerment
and Development
DWED Rs
3,600/-
One year
Diploma in Event ManagementDEVMTRs
8,000/-
One year
Diploma in Retailing DIR Rs
8,000/-
One year
Diploma in Value EducationDPVE Rs
4,000/-
One year
Diploma in Theatre Arts DTH Rs
7,700/-
One year
Diploma in Modern Office PracticeDMOP Rs
6,000/-
One year
Diploma in HorticultureDHORTRs
3,800/-
One year
Post-Graduate Diploma Courses in IGNOU
Course
Course
Code
Fee Duration
PG Diploma in TranslationPGDT Rs
4,000/-
One year
PG Diploma in Counselling and
Family Theraphy
PGDCFTRs
16,800/-
One year
PG Diploma in Criminal JusticePGDCJ Rs
10,800/-
One year

11. PG Diploma in Disaster
Management
PGDDM Rs
6,300/-
Minimum one year and
maximum four year
PG Diploma in Educational
Management and Administration
PGDEMARs
7,000/-
One year
PG Diploma in Gandhi and Peace
Studies
PGDGPSRs
3,700/-
One year
PG Diploma in Higher EducationPGDHE Rs
3,000/-
One year
PG Diploma in Information
Security
PGDIS Rs
21600/-
Three year
PG Diploma in International
Business Operations
PGDIBORs
8,200/-
One year
PG Diploma in Pre Primary
Education
PGDPPEDRs
9,600/-
One year
PG Diploma in Women’s &
Gender Studies
PGDWGSRs
6,500/-
One year
PG Diploma in Analytical
Chemistry
PGDAC Rs
9,600/-
One year
PG Diploma in Audio Programme
Production
PGDAPPRs
10,600/-
One year
PG Diploma in Book PublishingPGDBP Rs
8,000/-
One year
PG Diploma in Education
Technology
PGDET Rs
6,600/-
Minimum one year and
maximum two years

12. PG Diploma in Environment and
Sustainable Development
PGDESDRs
7,000/-
One year and maximum
four years
PG Diploma in Folklore and
Culture Studies
PGDFCSRs
2,400/-
One year and maximum
four years
PG Diploma in Food Safety and
Quality Management
PGDFSQMRs
14,400/-
Minimum two and
maximum four years
PG Diploma in Geriatric MedicinePGDGM Rs
26,000/-
One years
PG Diploma in HIV MedicinePGDHIVMRs
60,000/-
One years
PG Diploma in Intellectual
Property Rights
PGDIPRRs
10,200/-
One years
PG Diploma in Journalism and
Mass Communication
PGJMC Rs
12,500/-
One years
PG Diploma in Library Automation
and Networking
PGDLANRs
17,000/-
One years
PG Diploma in Maternal and Child
Health
PGDMCHRs
30,000/-
One years
PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical
Sales Management
PGDPSMRs
7,400/-
One years
PG Diploma In Plantation
Management
PGDPM Rs
5,900/-
One years
PG Diploma in Rural
Development
PGDRD Rs
2,400/-
One years

13. PG Diploma in School Leadership
and Management
PGDSLMRs
6,000/-
One years
PG Diploma in Sustainability
Science
PGDSS Rs
6,200/-
One years
PG Diploma in Mental HealthPGDMH Rs
8,000/-
One years
PG Diploma in Social Work
Counselling
PGDCOUNRs
13,200/-
Minimum one year and
maximum four year
PG Diploma in Environmental and
Occupational Health
PGDEOHRs
5,900/-
One year
PG Diploma in Development
Studies
PGDDVSRs
5,000/-
One year
PG Diploma in Applied StatisticsPGDASTRs
7,600/-
Three year
PG Diploma in Hospital and
Health Management
PGDHHMRs
25,200/-
One year
PG Diploma in Urban Planning
and Development
PGDUPDLRs
6,000/-
PG Diploma in Computer
Applications
PGDCA Rs
21,600/-
One year
Post Graduate Diploma in Animal
Welfare
PGDAWRs
5,400/-
One year
Post Graduate Diploma in
Corporate Social Responsibility
PGDCSRRs
7,000/-
One year

14. Post Graduate Diploma (Digital
Media)
PGDIDMRs
5,000/-
One year
Post Graduate Diploma
(Development Communication)
PGDDC Rs
5,000/-
One year
Certificate Courses in IGNOU
Course
Course
Code
Fee Duration
Appreciation Course on EnvironmentACE Rs
1,100/-
Advanced Certificate in Information
Security
ACISERs
5,400/-
Six months
Advanced Certificate in Power
Distribution Management
ACPDMRs
1,000/-
Minimum six months
and maximum two
years
Appreciation Course on Population
and Sustainable Development
ACPSDRs
1,000/-
Three months
Awareness Programme on Dairy
Farming for Rural Farmers
APDF Rs
1,100/-
Two months
Awareness Programme on Value
Added Products from Fruits and
Vegetables
APVPFVRs
1,000/-
Two months
Bachelor Preparatory ProgrammeBPP Rs
1,200/-
Six months
Certificate in HIV and Family
Educatione
CAFE Rs
1,100/-
Six months
Certificate in Anti Human TraffickingCAHT Rs
1,300/-
Six months

15. Certificate in Arabic LanguageCAL Rs
1,800/-
Six months
Certificate in Business SkillsCBS Rs
3,200/-
Six months
Certificate in Community HealthCCH Rs
15,000/-
Six months
Certificate in Communication and IT
Skills
CCITSKRs
5,700/-
Six months
Certificate in Co-operation,
Co-operative Law
CCLBLRs
7,400/-
Six months
Certificate in Consumer ProtectionCCP Rs
1,800/-
Six months
Certificate of Competency in Power
Distribution
CCPD Rs
3,200/-
Minimum six months
and maximum two
years
Certificate in Community RadioCCR Rs
5,900/-
Six months
Certificate in Disaster ManagementCDM Rs
2,600/-
Six months
Certificate in Environmental StudiesCES Rs
2,400/-
Six months
Certificate in Energy Technology and
Management
CETM Rs
2,700/-
Six months
Certificate in First Aid CFAIDRs
3,000/-
Six months

16. Certificate in Fashion DesignCFDE Rs
5,000/-
Six months
Certificate Programme in Functional
English
CFE Rs
4,000/-
Six months
Certificate in French LanguageCFL Rs
6,600/-
Six months
Certificate in Food and NutritionCFN Rs
1,400/-
Six months
Certificate in Gender, Agriculture and
Sustainable Development
CGAS Rs
3,800/-
Maximum two years
Certificate in Geriatric Care
Assistance
CGCA Rs
6,500/-
Six months
Certificate in General Duty
Assistance
CGDA Rs
6,000/-
Six months
Certificate in German LanguageCGL Rs
2,500/-
Six months
Certificate in Home Based Health
Care
CHBHCRs
2,400/-
Six months
Certificate in Health Care Waste
Management
CHCWMRs
2,700/-
Six months
Certificate in Home Health
Assistance
CHHA Rs
6,000/-
Six months
Certificate in Human RightsCHR Rs
2,600/-
Six months

17. Certificate in Bee KeepingCIB Rs
1,400/-
Six months
Certificate in GuidanceCIG Rs
2,000/-
Six months
Certificate in International
Humanitarian Law
CIHL Rs
2,400/-
Six months
Certificate in SericultureCIS Rs
4,200/-
Two years
Certificate in Information TechnologyCIT Rs
6,000/-
Six months
Certificate Programme in Japanese
Language
CJL Rs
5,500/-
One year
Certificate in Korean Language &
Culture
CKLC Rs
2,500/-
Six months
Certificate in Library and Information
Science
CLIS Rs
3,000/-
Six months
Certificate Programme on Life and
Thought of B.R. Ambedkar
CLTARs 800/-Six months
Certificate Program in Mobile
Application Development
CMAD Rs
5,000/-
Six months
Certificate in Maternal and Child
Health Nursing
CMCHNRs
5,900/-
Six months
Certificate in Nutrition and ChildcareCNCC Rs
2,000/-
Six months

18. Certificate in Newborn & Infant
Nursing
CNIN Rs
5,900/-
Six months
Certificate in NGO ManagementCNM Rs
1,800/-
Seven days
Certificate in Organic FarmingCOF Rs
4,800/-
Six months
Certificate in Performing Arts -
Bharatnatyam
CPABNRs
3,600/-
Six months
Certificate in Performing Arts -
Hindustani Music
CPAHMRs
3,600/-
Three years
Certificate in Performing Arts -
Karnatak Music
CPAKMRs
3,600/-
Six months
Certificate in Performing Arts -
Theatre Arts
CPATHARs
3,600/-
One year
Certificate in Persian LanguageCPEL Rs
1,600/-
Six months
Certificate in Poultry FarmingCPF Rs
3,600/-
Two years
Certificate in Phlebotomy AssistanceCPHA Rs
7,500/-
Six months
Certificate Programme in Laboratory
Techniques
CPLTRs
4,200/-
Six months
Certificate in Peace Studies and
Conflict Management
CPSCMRs
3,500/-
Six months

19. Certificate Programme In Value
Education
CPVE Rs
1,800/-
Six months
Certificate Program in YogaCPY Rs
5,000/-
Six months
Certificate Programme in Rural
Development
CRD Rs
1,800/-
One year
Certificate in Russian LanguageCRUL Rs
2,500/-
Six months
Certificate in Spanish Language &
Culture
CSLC Rs
4,500/-
Six months
Certificate in Social Work and
Criminal Justice System
CSWCJSRs
1,300/-
Six months
Certificate in Solid Waste
Management
CSWM Rs
3,600/-
Two years
Certificate in Teaching English as a
Second Language
CTE Rs
2,400/-
Six years
Certificate Programme Teaching of
Primary School Mathematics
CTPM Rs
1,800/-
Minimum six months
and maximum two
years
Certificate in Tribal StudiesCTRBSRs 900/-Six Months
Certificate in Tourism StudiesCTS Rs
2,000/-
One years
Certificate in Urdu LanguageCUL Rs
1,200/-
Six months
Certificate in Visual Arts - Applied
Arts
CVAARs
3,600/-
Six months

20. Certificate in Visual Arts - PaintingCVAPRs
3,600/-
Six months
Certificate in Water Harvesting and
Management
CWHM Rs
2,400/-
Six months
Awareness Programme on Goods
and Services Tax
GST Rs
3,500/-
Two months
Post-Graduate Certificate Courses in IGNOU
Course
Course
Code
Fee Duration
PG Certificate in Geo InformaticsPGCGIRs
6,000/-
Six months
PG Certificate in Cyber LawPGCCLRs
3,800/-
Six months
PG Certificate in Gandhi and Peace
Studies
PGCGPSRs
2,200/-
Six months
PG Certificate in Adult EducationPGCAERs
3,200/-
Two years
PG Certificate in Agriculture PolicyPGCAPRs
3,600/-
Six months
PG Certificate in Bangla-Hindi
Translation
PGCBHTRs
1,600/-
Six months
PG Certificate in Malayalam-Hindi
Translation
PGCMHTRs
1,600/-
Six months
PG Certificate in Patent PracticePGCPPRs
8,500/-
Six months

21. PG Certificate in Climate ChangePGCCCRs
3,800/-
Minimum six
months and full two
years
PG Certificate in Information and
Assistive Technology for Instructors of
Visually Impaired
PGCIATIVIRs
5,400/-
Minimum six
months and full two
years
PG Certificate in Medical Management
of CBRNE Disasters
PGCMDMRs
5,500/-
Six months
Post Graduate Certificate in Industrial
Safety
PGCINDSRs
6,000/-
Six months
Post Graduate Certificate in Inventory
Planning and Warehousing for
Engineers
PGCIPWSRs
15,000/-
Six months
Eligibility Criteria for IGNOU
Eligibility Criteria for UG program
Course
Eligibility
B.Sc. 10+2 with scientific subjects or an equivalent
qualification.
BA Candidates must have a 10+2 diploma or
equivalent from a recognized board.
B.Com.
Candidates with a 10+2 from a recognized board or
who
have completed the University's Bachelors
Preparatory
Programme (BPP) are also eligible for admission
BBA
Candidates must have a 10+2 diploma
or equivalent from a recognized board.

22. BCA
Candidates must have a 10+2 or
comparable qualification from a recognized board
BSW (Bachelor of Social
Work).
Candidates must have a 10+2 diploma
or equivalent from a recognized board.
Eligibility Criteria for PG program
Course
Eligibility
M.Sc. A bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline
from a reputable university is required.
MA
Candidates must have a bachelor's
degree or equivalent from a recognized
university.
M.Com
A bachelor's degree or equivalent
from a recognized university is required.
MSW (Master in social work)
A bachelor's degree or equivalent
from a recognized university is required.

23. MTTM (Master in Tourism and Travel
Management)
Candidates must fit into one of the following
categories:
1st Classification: BTS; BA (Tourism); B.Sc.
Hospitality and Hotel
Administration (BHM); Bachelor's degree in
Hotel Management
(AICTE-approved) and students who have
completed their
Graduation in any discipline with a Diploma in
Tourism 2nd Classification: Bachelor’s degree
in any field.
MCA
Bachelor's degree of the duration of three
years from
any recognized university, with Mathematics
as one of the subjects at the 10+2 or graduate
level.
Eligibility Criteria for Diploma Programs
1.The candidate must have passed class 12 or its equivalent.
2.For specific subjects(Hindi, Urdu, etc.), a subject in class 12 or certification in a
particular topic is necessary.
Eligibility Criteria for Certificate Programs
1.The candidate should have passed class 12 from any stream.
2.No need to go through formal qualifications.
3.For some courses, class 10 candidates are also eligible.
How to Apply for IGNOU
Check the step-by-step application procedure to know the registration process of
IGNOU.
●Open the official website of IGNOU http://www.ignou.ac.in/

24. ●Click on the “fresh admission” button.

25. ●Now tap on the “click here for New registration button”

26. ●Fill in the required details.
●Login account by using the log-in credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

27. Q1. What is IGNOU?
Ans. Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU) is the largest open university
located in Delhi that offers various UG & PG courses for students.
Q2. Is IGNOU a government university?
Ans. Yes, IGNOU is a government university. It was established in 1985 by an act of
parliament.
Q3. Is there any entrance exam for IGNOU?
Ans. Yes, for different courses, there are different level entrance examinations
conducted every year to get admission into IGNOU.
Q4. Is the IGNOU degree valuable?
Ans. Yes. IGNOU degree value has the potential value to make you rich with a quality
education and a bright future.
Q5. What is the last date to apply for IGNOU for 2022?
Ans. The last date for batch 2022 registration is 31 July 2022.
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