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IGNOU PGDIS Admission 2024 (January): Application Form, Fees, Dates, Eligibility, Assignment

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Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security

Course Fees

Course Duration

1 Year

Tuition Fees

10.8 K

1 Year Fees

21.6 K

Total Fees

21.6 K

Detailed Fees

general

semester	Tuition Fees	Total Fees
semester 1	₹ 10800	₹ 10.8 K
semester 2	₹ 10800	₹ 10.8 K

Course Information

Eligibility Criteria

i) B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech (Computer Sc.)/ B.Tech (IT) or its equivalent. OR ii) Bachelor Degree in any discipline or its equivalent from a recognized university / Institute with CIT/CIC/ACISE/ CISE from IGNOU or a Certificate in Computer Science/ Computer Application from a Govt. recognized institute with a minimum duration of 6 months or studied Computer Course as a part of the curriculum in Bachelor/PG Degree. OR iii) Bachelor Degree in any discipline or its equivalent from the recognized university/ institute with 1 year working experience in Computer Application/ IT

Course Details

Registration fee of Rs 300/- (Non-refundable) is to be paid at the time of admission in addition to the program fee.

IGNOU PGDIS admission 2024 for the January session has been started from December 15, 2023. The last date to apply is January 31, 2024 (Tentative). Interested candidates can apply online on the official website of IGNOU @ignou.ac.in. Admissions will be granted based on marks secured in the qualifying examination. Check IGNOU Admission 2024

IGNOU offers Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security (PGDIS) for a duration of one year. The minimum requirement to become eligible for the IGNOU PGDIS Admission is an Under Graduation from any recognized University. However, students are selected based on merit in their qualifying examination.

IGNOU PGDIS Admission Dates

Events	Dates
IGNOU admission 2024 January Session Last Date	January 31, 2024 (Tentative)

Table of Content

IGNOU PGDIS Eligibility Criteria
IGNOU PGDIS Admission Guidelines
IGNOU PGDIS Course Details
IGNOU PGDIS Study Materials
IGNOU PGDIS Assignment
IGNOU PGDIS FAQ

IGNOU PGDIS Eligibility Criteria

Students seeking admission in PGDIS at IGNOU must qualify in the following eligibility criteria:

Candidate must be a Graduate in B.Sc or BCA or BTech (Computer Science) or IT or it’s equivalent.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or a certificate in Computer Science or Computer Applications with a duration of six months from a recognized University.
Students with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with one-year of working experience in Computer Applications/IT from a recognized University are also eligible.

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IGNOU PGDIS Admission Guidelines

The process is purely based on the merit of the qualifying examination. The applicants are shortlisted and selected based on the marks secured. Candidates seeking admission can apply online as well as offline for the college.

How to apply?

Visit the official website of the college.
Select the admission portal
Select the applicant login and fill in the necessary credentials for registration.
Upon registering students can get their user id in the mail.
Select the login and fill in all the required personal, academic, and corresponding details.
Upload the requisite documents.
Pay the application fee and submit the application form.

Documents Required

Photograph
Copy of age proof
Educational Qualification
Experience certificate
Category Certificate

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IGNOU PGDIS Course Details

The syllabus and scheme of examination for the PGDIS program is based on the credit system. The course work is extended for one year that is for two semesters. The program spreads awareness of information security and protection. Personal data and inbuilt infrastructure data of all companies must be secured and protected for many reasons. And for this professional ethics and skills can be imparted to the students with the courses.

Each credit course is allocated with three hours of teaching.
Students must earn 32 credits within the period of 1 to 3 years in order to get the degree.
Students must earn 18 credits within six months in order to finish the Advanced Certificate in Information Security(ACISE) by passing all courses.
Assignments and end-term examinations are conducted constantly in order to test the knowledge of the students and analyze them for awarding the degree.

Structure of PGDIS program

Semester	Title of Course	Credits
I	•Introduction to Information Security •Network Security •Cyber Security •Policy Standards and Laws	4 4 4 4
II	•Application and Business Security Developments •BCP, DR Planning and Audit •Digital Forensics •Project	4 4 4 4
Advanced Certificate in Information Security(ACISE): •Information Security •Securing Internet Access •Information Technology Security •Server Security	4 4 4 6

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IGNOU PGDIS Study Materials

IGNOU provides study material to students free of cost. Here are the links for PGDIS study materials that are tabulated below. Students can easily download or view the study material from here without any registration. It will help students to understand & get a clear idea about the course curriculum.

Course Name	Click to Download
PGDIS	Download

IGNOU PGDIS Assignments

Assignments constitute continuous evaluation. The marks that you secure in the assignments will be counted in your final result. As mentioned earlier, an assignment of a course carries 30% weightage. You are therefore advised to take your assignment seriously.

Non Submission of Assignment

The TMA for each semester can be downloaded from the Student Zone of the University website. You have to complete the assignment within the due dates specified in the assignment booklet. You will not be allowed to appear for the term-end examination for any course if you do not submit the assignment in time for that course. If you appear in the term-end examination, without submitting the assignments, the result of the term-end examination is liable to be canceled.

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IGNOU PGDIS FAQs

Ques. Is there an Entrance exam conducted by the college?

Ans. No, there is no entrance exam conducted by the college. The applicant’s further will be shortlisted based on the merit in the qualifying examination. The minimum eligibility for the students is a Bachelor’s degree and they are even selected based on merit.

Ques. Should I visit the campus to apply for admission?

Ans. No, students need not visit the college. The Candidates seeking admission can apply through online mode by filling the application form followed by payment. Even offline Procedure for application is also available. But the students need not visit the college. Instead, you can visit the nearest regional center of IGNOU and download the application form. Later on, you can fill in the details correctly and submit them back at the center.

Ques. What is the percentage to be maintained in order to get the degree?

Ans. A minimum of 50% must be scored by the students from the first semester to have an overall good percentage. It is mandatory for the students to pass in all the subjects with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

Ques. Is the IGNOU PGDIS program offered for full time or Distance learning?

Ans. The PGDIS program is the distance education offered to the students. The University maintains the standards and promotes education standing as a Center of Excellence. So students can find an apex body for education.

Ques. What is the scope of doing PGDIS?

Ans. After Graduation, if you are looking for jobs, this PGDIS program works lucky in your case as it adds weight to your Qualification. With the growth in the IT sector, you can always find ample opportunities for a bright future. You can be an Information Security Analyst or Officer. You can even become a Technical or Instructional or Content Writer with excellent academics.

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Answered Questions

Indira Gandhi National Open University - [IGNOU]: 254 answered questions

Ques

What is the best distance learning MBA Program: Symbiosis Pune, IMT Ghaziabad, NMIMS, or IGNOU?

● Top Answer By Anamika Ghose on 20 May 22

Ans

IGNOU is best for distance learning MBA. IGNOU MBA course structure is pretty good. You will get to learn the basics first then the main concepts. The study materials are good and make the learning process smooth. IGNOU also has a better reputation. Symbiosis Pune is also a good option for MBA. You can choose one of these two options based on fee structure and eligibility.

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Which is the better option for a distance MBA, IGNOU or IMT Ghaziabad?

● Top Answer By Hindol Bagchi on 13 Jul 22

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IMT Ghaziabad distance MBA will be the better option. It is a leading B-School and offers industry-relevant management education. The course curriculum is updated regularly. Students are given options to attend campus classes on weekends. IMTG being a reputed name in the management sector, it will be easier to get internship and placement opportunities as well.

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Can an open university degree holder like KKHSOU and IGNOU apply for the UPSC and APSC civil service exams?

● Top Answer By Sejuti Banerjee on 13 Jul 22

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Yes, students with open degrees from KKHSOU and IGNOU are eligible to apply for UPSC and APSC Civil Service Examinations. The eligibility criteria mentioned by UPSC and APSC Civil Service examinations is that aspirants should have completed their degree from a UGC-recognized university. KKHSOU and IGNOU are UGC recognized. So, you are eligible to apply.

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Which university is better for a correspondence graduation IGNOU or SOL DU?

● Top Answer By Poojita Gupta on 22 Aug 22

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IGNOU is better for correspondence graduation. It has more courses available for correspondence graduation, compared to SOL DU. IGNOU has regional centers and examination centers all across the country. For SOL DU, you will have to visit Delhi, for examinations. In terms of coordination, availability of courses, and quality of education, IGNOU is the obvious choice for correspondence graduation.

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What is better, IGNOU or PTU?

● Top Answer By Kinjal Arora on 13 Jul 22

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IGNOU is better than PTU. IGNOU courses are better recognized in the industry. It is a trusted distance education institution in India. IGNOU has all the required accreditation. If you are planning on pursuing distance education, choosing IGNOU will be wiser. PTU degrees are valid. The university offers decent academics. But in industry, IGNOU degrees are more reputed.

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DU SOL or IGNOU Which is better for BA General correspondence program?

● Top Answer By Aditri Choudhury on 06 Apr 22

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IGNOU is better than DU SOL, for a BA General correspondence program. An IGNOU degree is better recognized in the country. You can get the online course materials easily from the official website. IGNOU has good lab facilities as well. It conducts classes and examinations on time. You can get help from the faculties online regarding any course-related doubts.

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Which one is better correspondence course MA psychology from from IGNOU or MSc Psychology from University of Madras?

● Top Answer By Ritabhari Dasgupta on 13 Jul 22

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IGNOU is better recognized for distance courses. So, pursuing a correspondence course in MA Psychology will be better. However, if possible try to do a regular course in counseling, clinical or industrial psychology. Psychology is practical oriented subject, and you will need to do dissertations, practicals, and internships as a part of coursework. Being a practical-based course, the career outcomes of correspondence degrees in Psychology are somewhat limited.

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What would be a better option between Madras University and IGNOU for distance education for a master’s of public administration?

● Top Answer By Rangoli Sinha on 13 Jul 22

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IGNOU will be better for pursuing a distance master’s in Public Administration. It is one of the best universities for distance education in the country. The course content is excellent and the notes are well-structured. IGNOU course materials can help in civil service examination preparations as well. Both Madras University and IGNOU are good options for pursuing a master’s in Public Administration. But if you have to choose one, select IGNOU.

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Which university is more valid, Calicut or IGNOU?

● Top Answer By Aritri Banerjee on 12 Apr 22

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Both Calicut and IGNOU offer valid distance education degrees. You can choose any of these institutes for a distance learning course. As degrees offered by IGNOU and Calicut University are UGC-DEB approved. However, IGNOU degrees are more recognized in the country. For Govt. sector jobs degrees from both these universities are valid and eligible.

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Which one is better for distance education IGNOU or Kuvempu University?

● Top Answer By Dishant Trivedi on 13 Jul 22

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IGNOU is a renowned name in distance education. The courses offered by the university are accredited by DEB, UGC, and AIU. You won’t need to worry about the recognition of your degree. IGNOU courses are recognized all over the country. IGNOU reading materials are better compared to any other distance education organizations in the country. These are a few of the reasons why you should choose IGNOU over Kuvemou University.

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