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Indira Gandhi National Open University - [IGNOU], New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi NCR
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Content Curator | Updated On - Jul 8, 2024

IGNOU Quick Updates

IGNOU admission 2023 for the July session for all programs will start soon. IGNOU June 2022 Term End Examinations result for online programs has been released. Students can check their results on the official website – ignou.ac.in. IGNOU June 2023 TEE datasheet (final) has also been released, the exams will commence on June 1 and conclude on July 6, 2023. The last date to submit the IGNOU exam form for June 2023 Term End Examination is April 25 with a late fee of INR 500.

Indira Gandhi National Open University, popularly known as IGNOU or Indira Gandhi Open University, is a distance-learning university, established in 1985. Indira Gandhi National University is the largest open university in the world run by the Central Government of India. IGNOU is recognized by the UGC and accredited with an ‘A++’ grade by the NAAC. IGNOU University began with two programs in 1987 with a strength of 4,528 students. Today, IGNOU offers part-time/distance education to more than 4 million students in India and other countries through 21 Schools of Studies and a network of 67 regional centres, around 2,667 learner support centres, and 29 overseas partner institutions.

IGNOU offers more than 200 Bachelor's, Master’s, Diploma, Certificate, and Doctoral degree programs via Open and Distance Learning (ODL) & Online Learning (OL) methods. IGNOU admission opens twice a year in January and July sessions. Online registrations for admission at IGNOU start in November-December for the January session and May-June for the July session. IGNOU degree is valid across the world and is at par with the corresponding Degrees/ Diplomas/ Certificates issued by all Indian Universities/ Deemed Universities/ Institutions etc.

  • Can IGNOU students apply for UPSC? IGNOU degree holders are eligible to appear for the UPSC examinations. IGNOU is a central university, therefore, all the degrees and diplomas from IGNOU are valid for UPSC as well as other board examinations.
  • Are IGNOU exams tough? IGNOU provides study material for its exam. The questions asked in the examination are based on these study materials. Candidates who have understood and studied these materials should not have a problem with the IGNOU exam.

IGNOU Highlights

Particulars IGNOU Highlights 2024
Establishment Year 1985
University Type Public Open University
Also Known As IGNOU
No. of Schools 20+
No. of Regional Centres 67
No. of Learner Support Centres 2667
Overseas Partner Institutions 29
No. of Programs Offered 300+
Mode of Study Open and Distance Learning (ODL) & Online Learning (OL)
Total Students 4 Million+
Total Faculty 810
Type of scholarships offered Category-based, Need-based
IGNOU Official Website ignou.ac.in
IGNOU Prospectus 2024 (July) Download

IGNOU Admission

IGNOU conducts fresh admissions for all courses (except programs based on entrance tests) twice a year in January and July. IGNOU admissions 2024 is merit-based. The university conducts an entrance test for a few courses like B.Ed, Post-Basic BSc Nursing, MPhil, and PhD. IGNOU registrations are done online on its official Samarth portal for all ODL and Online programs. IGNOU registration fee is INR 300 (Non-Refundable) for all courses. The official admission portals for ODL and Online programs are as follows:

Programs IGNOU Admission Portal
IGNOU Open and Distance Learning (ODL) ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in
IGNOU Online Programs (IOP) ignouiop.samarth.edu.in

What is IGNOU Admission Last Date?

Indira Gandhi University has started fresh admissions for the July 2024 session for all UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate programs offered through both ODL and Online modes. IGNOU admission last date for the July 2024 session is June 30, 2024. Interested students can register online on the official website of IGNOU ignou.ac.in. The registration fee for admission at IGNOU is INR 300 for all courses.

IGNOU Admission: How to Apply?

The registration process for IGNOU is totally online, applicants can visit ignou.ac.in and opt for online registration. Next, the candidate needs to fill in all the required information and attach all the required documents such as a scanned copy of the photo and signature, age proof, and scanned copy of marks sheet and certificates. 

IGNOU facilitates students to check their Application status once the application is submitted by simply clicking on the “Know Your Status” Option. The students can also re-register themselves by following a similar process.

Moreover, Foreign students residing in India having a valid student visa are also eligible to apply for various IGNOU Courses. They will be required to pay an international fee applicable to them and apply on ignou.ac.in. However, programs with a limited number of seats are not offered to foreign candidates. 

IGNOU Admission Status

To check the IGNOU admission status of fresh registration or re-registration for both sessions (January and July), students must the IGNOU official website, i.e., ignou.ac.in. Students must check their admission status as the application forms are sometimes rejected or stand at a ‘pending’ status due to eligibility issues or incorrect academic documentation issues. To check the status, students are required to enter their enrollment no. or program code. Indira Gandhi Open University also informs students about their admission status within two months via email or text message.

IGNOU Courses and Fees

IGNOU offers B.Ed, BA, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Sc, MA, MBA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, PhD, and other courses across various specialisations. A majority of bachelor’s courses are offered for three years, while PG courses are of two years duration. IGNOU’s four-year undergraduate courses (FYUP) allow students to pursue a UG degree in a different discipline than their primary discipline. The table below provides some of the popular IGNOU courses and fees details:

Courses Details Fees (Per Year)
B.Ed Eligibility: Minimum 50% marks either in the Bachelor’s Degree and/or in the Master’s Degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Commerce/Humanity Selection Criteria: IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test INR 55,000 (Total Fees)
MBA Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with 50 % marks for general category and 45 % for reserved category Selection Criteria: Merit-Based INR 64,000 (Total Fees)
BCA Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent Selection Criteria: Merit-Based INR 47,400 (Total Fees)
MCA Eligibility: Any Bachelor’s degree of minimum three-year duration with Mathematics as one of the subject at 10+2 level or graduation level Selection Criteria: Merit-Based INR 12,500
M.Sc  Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field Selection Criteria: Merit-Based INR 12,100 – INR 36,200 
BBA Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent Selection Criteria: Merit-Based INR 10,000
MA Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University or its equivalent Selection Criteria: Merit-Based INR 5,400 – INR 10,000
M.Com Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university Selection Criteria: Merit-Based INR 9,500
BA  Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent Selection Criteria: Merit-Based INR 4,400 – INR 10,500
B.Com Eligibility: 10+2 or Bachelors Preparatory Programme (BPP) of the University Selection Criteria: Merit-Based INR 4,400
B.Sc Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent Selection Criteria: Merit-Based INR 5,900 – INR 14,500
PhD Eligibility: Master's Degree or M.Phil. Degree in relevant discipline Selection Criteria: IGNOU PhD Entrance Test INR 17,850 First Year Fees (With Course-Work), INR 9,450 First Year Fees (Without Course-Work)

IGNOU Study Centre

IGNOU has more than 2000 study centres spread across India and abroad. IGNOU study centres are located in institutes of higher education to offer different programs. The university conduct classes on weekends where students can interact with academic counselors and access study material in the form of print and online. Students are allocated study centres after admission confirmation based on their residence or work. 

IGNOU Study Centre List

Students can check the state-wise and program-wise list of IGNOU study centre in the table below:

IGNOU Study Centre Check Here
IGNOU North-East Study Centres Check Here
IGNOU Recognized Study Centres Check Here
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IGNOU Login

IGNOU has made registering online for every student on the IGNOU Student Login portal mandatory. Students applying for fresh admission in the IGNOU or re-registering for the next semester/year must register themselves on the IGNOU student portal by visiting the university's official website. Students can login using their 10 digit enrolment number provided by the university. After completing the registration process the candidate will have easy access to the Student Login Portal of IGNOU with valid login credentials. Using these login credentials candidates can check their application status and results.

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IGNOU Assignment

IGNOU follows a multi-tier system of evaluation - self-assessment exercises within each unit of study, continuous evaluation mainly through assignments which are tutor-marked, practical assignments as well as several seminar/workshops/extended contact programs, term-end examination, project work, etc. The evaluation process will depend upon various instructional activities that students undertake.  These assignments are conducted before term examinations.

IGNOU Course assignments are an integral part of the semester wise course structure, holding a 30% weightage in the overall marking scheme. Students must IGNOU assignments online or at study centre on or before the last date. Incase a students does not submit the assignments then he is not able to attend the final exams. Students are required to pass the assignments with atleast 40% marks to be eligible for the term end exams. 

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IGNOU Exam Form

Students must duly fill the IGNOU exam form related to their specific courses. However, before the forms are filled, all pending assignments have to be submitted by the students to the specific IGNOU Study Centres. The official website of IGNOU will provide details related to IGNOU Assignments. If the candidate does not fulfil the eligibility criteria for a specific course or fails to submit the assignment within the specified time limit, the hall ticket will not be uploaded by the University. Hence, candidates must not wait for the last date with regard to the submission of assignments. While filling the IGNOU Exam Form candidates would also need to pay the Exam Fee for theory and practical examinations. IGNOU Exam Fee of INR 200/- (per course) can be paid online through Netbanking/ Debit/ Credit card. Students need to wait for the acknowledgment status after the fee payment. In case of delay in acknowledgment, candidates are advised to wait for 72 hours to get the updated status.

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IGNOU Result

IGNOU results are usually declared after 45 days of its term-end examination. IGNOU conducts exams twice a year in months of June and December. The IGNOU result carries several important details such as enrollment number, maximum marks, marks obtained, grades, course name, course coder, etc. Apart from TEE Results, IGNOU also publishes grade cards, Entrance Exam results, and On-Demand Exam results. Students can check and download their IGNOU results through the official website.

How To Check IGNOU Result?

  • Go to the official website - www.ignou.ac.in.
  • Click on the “Student Support” section given on the top right of the home page.
  • A dropdown list will be displayed and then candidates have to click on the ‘Result’ link.
  • A new window will be displayed on the screen.
  • Click on the ‘Term-End’ section given on the left side of the page.
  • Now, you will be redirected to the next step and then press the ‘ Exam Result’ tab.
  • A new login portal will open.
  • Type in the 9 digit enrolment number.
  • Press the ‘Submit’ tab.
  • Check the IGNOU Result.

IGNOU Vs Other Universities

IGNOU Study Material

IGNOU provides study material in both hard and soft copies for making learning easy. Candidates choosing soft copies of their study material will get a 15% discount on their program fee while the printed material is sent to the registered address of the student via post or speed post by the Material Production and Distribution Division at IGNOU. IGNOU delivers study materials to all the enrolled students in every part of the country. 

Students who opt for online material will find their detailed study material on eGyanKosh. Also, the students can access the study material via IGNOU e-content app which is easily available on the Google Play Store. IGNOU study material is prepared in multiple languages for helping students from diverse backgrounds to understand easily. IGNOU 2024 study material is divided into different modules and units.

What is IGNOU eGyanKosh?

IGNOU eGyanKosh is a National Digital Repository that preserves and distributes all the learning resources developed by IGNOU with the aim to encourage students in digital self-learning by providing fee concessions. Currently, it is the largest repository of educational resources in the World. Students can easily download or view the study material through eGyanKosh.

Details Printed on IGNOU Study Material Status 2024

  • Name of the candidate
  • Communication Address
  • Program Code
  • Regional Centre Code
  • Name of Academic Session
  • Course Name
  • Bar Code
  • Lot Number
  • Expected Date of delivery
  • Remarks

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IGNOU Exam Center

IGNOU releases the list of exam centres on its official website for all the students appearing for the mid-term examination. Exam centres will be allotted as per students’ choice where they will be attending exams for all the courses.

The Term End Examination is conducted twice a year by IGNOU - once in June and then in December. With lakhs of students enrolling in IGNOU, it is imperative to have sufficient exam centres in every corner of the country. The IGNOU Exam Center List confirms more than 653 exam centres set up by the University across the country. 

A change in Exam Center will be applicable within a period of 5 days post submission of the examination form through an online portal. Students can place their request through that portal. No requests related to exam centre change will be entertained after that.

Read More: IGNOU Exam Center

IGNOU Scholarships

IGNOU also offers financial assistance to students belonging to reserved categories viz. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. IGNOU Scholarship and Fee reimbursements are only issued to the students who are financially week or single girl child to their parents. To avail of IGNOU Scholarship, candidates are required to fill the application form on the IGNOU website. 

Candidates from rural areas are entitled to a 50% fee concession subject to the production of a domicile certificate. The urban students below the poverty line may be given a 50% fee concession. Moreover, Jail inmates residing and under trial in Indian prisons are also exempted from payment of programme fee, including the registration fee. 

Who are exempted from IGNOU Scholarships?

  1. SC/ST Candidates who are employed.
  2. Certificate and diploma candidates
  3. Students who already have availed scholarship under different programs

IGNOU Placements 2024

IGNOU has a dedicated Campus Placement Cell (CPC) that is responsible for conducting on-campus and off-campus placement drives. The placement cell assists students in preparing for interviews and selection process for placements. As per the online sources, IGNOU placement rate is between 70% and 80%. Graduates from IGNOU are offered job profiles like Business Development Executive, Sales & Operations, Management Trainee, Associate Executive Sales, etc. 

IGNOU placement 2024 has been successfully conducted. As per several media reports, students were offered a monthly salary of INR 15,000 to INR 45,000 and incentives (as per the company). The placement highlights are as follows:

Particulars IGNOU Placements 2024 Statistics
Salary Package Offered INR 1.7 LPA - INR 5 LPA
Job Profiles Health and Life Insurance Advisors, Tele Sales, Data Entry Operator, Customer Service Executive, Copy Editors, Technical Writers, Retention Executives, Backend Executives, and Customer Support
Participating Companies CarDekho, Air India SATS, APTARA, ARCIS–E, GLOBIVA 

Related Links

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IGNOU Partnership

IGNOU has a partnership and tie-ups with organizations like Asia e-University, Bakhtar University, Mauritius Institute of Education for bringing improvement in its area of providing educational opportunities. IGNOU is considered the world leader of Distance Education and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Canada has facilitated the university with awards of excellence. The National Centre for Disability Studies and National Center for Innovation in Distance Education was introduced by IGNOU keeping in mind a specific learning group and improving the distance learning approach. 

Also check latest news on IGNOU News & Articles

IGNOU Notable Alumni

Alumni Name Designation
Deepika Padukone Indian Actress
Pankaj Tripathi Indian Actor
Gen Deepak Kapoor Former Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army
Sanjeev Kapoor Indian celebrity chef, entrepreneur and television personality
Tessy Thomas Indian scientist and Director General of Aeronautical Systems and the former Project Director for Agni-IV missile in Defence Research and Development Organisation
Swapna Patker Corporate trainer and business woman better known for 2015 Marathi film Balkadu, a biopic of Shivsena founder Balasaheb Thackeray

IGNOU FAQs

Ques. How to apply for IGNOU admission?

Ans. The candidates seeking admission can apply through the IGNOU Online admission portal within the stipulated time. Candidates can also re-register for certain UG, PG and Research courses offered by IGNOU before within the stipulated time through the IGNOU re-registration portal. For admission to most of the IGNOU courses offered by the University, candidates are shortlisted for admission on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying degree. However, in the case of some specific courses, the University conducts an admission test for the selection of students.

Ques. When will I be notified about my acceptance at IGNOU?

Ans. You will be notified of your acceptance usually within two months after the receipt of your application in the Regional Centre when the review process has been completed.

Ques. What is the system of evaluation at IGNOU?

Ans. IGNOU follows a multi-tier system of evaluation - self-assessment exercises within each unit of study, continuous evaluation mainly through assignments which are tutor-marked, practical assignments as well as several seminar/workshops/extended contact programs, term-end examination, project work, etc. The evaluation of students will depend upon various instructional activities that they undertake. All assignments must be submitted by the stipulated date as announced by the university. These assignments are conducted prior to term examinations. 

Ques. What is the cost of registration at IGNOU and the mode of payment? 

Ans.Candidates can find their respective fee structures based on the course on the university’s official website. Make a draft in favour of IGNOU payable at the city where your Regional Centre is situated. For BScN (PostBasic), PGDHHM, PGDGM, PGDMCH, DNA, CCENAM, CNIC, CMCHC) on Registration Fee of INR 100 is to be paid. The candidates of PGDCC will also pay a registration fee of INR 500 The Programme Fee will be collected from the candidates upon their selection.

Ques. What are the documents required for IGNOU admission?

Ans. The following documents are mandatory and must be produced at the time of application:

  • Print out of the filled online admission form with photograph affixed and duly signed.
  • Demand Draft/Cash Challan for the programme Fee / Fee for the first year/semester and have written your name, programme code and online Control No on the reverse The Demand Draft should in favour of IGNOU and payable at the city of the Regional Centre opted.
  • Attested copies of certificates in support of your educational qualification(s). If you are applying for BCA and have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level, attach the mark sheet as proof.
  • Experience certificate where required.
  • Category certificate for SC/ST/PH/Minority candidates.
  • Age certificate wherever required

Ques. What are the cards accepted for fee payment at IGNOU?

Ans. The Visa and Master Cards are accepted for making the payment of the program fee. Payment of fee can also be made through Net Banking.

Ques. Are the Degree/Diploma Certificates provided by IGNOU recognized?

Ans. IGNOU Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are recognized by all member universities of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and UGC. All the degree and Diploma offered by IGNOU are UGC recognized and are at par with Degrees/Diplomas/ Certificates of all Indian Universities/ Institutions.

Ques. Is there any provision for scholarship or reimbursement of fee in IGNOU?

Ans. Candidates belonging to reserved categories, i.e SC, ST, and Differently abled candidates are eligible for fee reimbursement by the state government. Apart from this, IGNOU also promotes Scholarship schemes like the National Centre for Promotion of Employment of Disabled People (NCPEDP) for Post Graduate level programs. The scholarship can be obtained by applying at the NCPEDP website. 

Ques. If I want to withdraw from the program after confirmation of my admission, shall I get my fee refunded by IGNOU?

Ans.The fee once paid is not refundable in any circumstance. The admission fee paid by students will also not be adjusted in any other program. However, in case the university denies admission, the programme fee will be refunded after the deduction of the processing fee in the same mode where the payment was made.

Ques. What is the time frame for getting confirmation of my admission in IGNOU?

Ans. The admission form submitted by all the applicants needs to be scrutinized, verified and accepted by the Regional Centre concerned for confirmation of the admission. It is the responsibility of Regional Centre to communicate with the applicants as soon as the process is completed. If the candidate has not been approached by Regional Centre, applicant can visit the Regional centre and seek information.

Ques. Does the IGNOU have a grievance redressal cell?

Ans.Yes, the IGNOU has a grievance redressal cell for the students which is well recognised as Student Service Centre (SSC). The SSC helps the students in providing the best solutions to the problems related to any issues. There are helpline numbers also provided on the official website of the IGNOU. 

Ques. Does the IGNOU have an Internal Quality Assurance Cell?

Ans.The IGNOU has an Internally Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), the objectives of which is to: 

  • Act as a coordinating unit for seeking recognition/ approval from all the apex bodies in the country.
  • Undertake self-evaluative and reflexive exercises for continual improvement in all the systems and processes of the university.

Ques.Does the IGNOU have accommodation facilities?

Ans.Being an open university, the IGNOU does not provide any hostel facilities to the students. However, the students can opt for PGs nearby. The rent of these PGs ranges from 8000-15000 per month with the facility of food. The rooms can be given on a single and sharing basis in these PGs. 

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission in IGNOU?

Ans. The following documents are required at the time of admission in IGNOU:

  • Scanned Photograph (less than 100 KB in size)
  • Scanned Signature (less than 100 KB in size)
  • Scanned copy of Age Proof
  • Scanned copy of relevant Educational Qualification (less than 400 KB in size)
  • Scanned Copy of Experience Certificate (if any) (less than 400 KB in size)
  • Scanned Copy of Category Certificate, if SC/ST/OBC (less than 400 KB in size)
  • Scanned Copy of BPL Certificate, if Below Poverty Line(less than 400 KB in size)

Ques. What are the popular courses in the IGNOU?

Ans.The popular courses of IGNOU are B.Ed., M.B.A., M.Ed., B.Lib.I.Sc., M.A., M.Sc. & BBA. Admission to all these courses is provided on the basis walk -in- admission system. There are some courses like MBA for which the students have to give the entrance exam of Open MAT. 

Ques. Are semester exams at IGNOU hard to clear?

Ans. An in-depth description of each topic is provided in the university's syllabus. There are a number of details associated with each topic, which students may review and record for both your assignments and your exams. It is not difficult to clear the IGNOU semester exams, despite the fact that it may seem challenging. 

Ques. When are Semester exams conducted at IGNOU?

Ans. Semester exams at IGNOU are conducted twice a year in the month of December and June probably. Bachelor’s degree program comprise of 6 Semesters in total and Masters degree program comprise of 4 semesters in Total. 

Ques. Is it possible to pursue more than one course at IGNOU?

Ans. Yes, according to a new circular released by UGC. Student can now pursue two full-time courses or two distance courses at IGNOU. This is applicable only if one chooses same mode of study such as regular, online or distance, for both the courses.

Ques. How are classes conducted for IGNOU distance courses?

Ans. For IGNOU online courses, classes are only scheduled using the online mode. Therefore, students who take up online couses are not required to travel elsewhere. They have the convenience of being able to attend their classes in their home. Classes are provided during weekends for the convenience of learners who are pursuing IGNOU distance courses along with their jobs. 

Ques. Do foreign institutes accept Master's degrees from IGNOU?

Ans. The degree from IGNOU University is easily accepted and recognised in other countries since IGNOU is a government-run institution with UGC recognition. Moreover, DEC and AICTE have both approved the degree courses of this university. 

Ques. What are the minimum grade one needs to obtain in IGNOU assignments and exam to pass?

Ans. To pass a course, IGNOU students must receive at least a "D" on all of their assignments and term-end exams. Nonetheless, in order to successfully complete a programme from IGNOU, the total average must be at least a "C." Candidates cannot neglect assignments because they have a 30% weightage in each IGNOU programme. Course is not complete without assignments. Each IGNOU student must also complete and turn in their assignments to the Study Center before to the deadline. Any student who is unable to submit is not permitted to take the IGNOU University's term end exam. . 

Ques. How to register on IGNOU Student Portal?

Ans. By following below steps, one can register on the IGNOU student portal and create your student account.

  • Go to https://ignou.samarth.edu.in and Click on New registration.
  • Provide the Name, Program, and enrollment number, and submit.
  • You will receive a One-time Password (OTP) at the email address you have on file. Please follow the instructions and input the OTP on the following screen. Please remember the password you choose.
  • Once successfully registered, you may go back to https://ignou.samarth.edu.in and log in. Your username is your Enrollment Number.

Ques. When will I get confirmation of my IGNOU online admission?

Ans. The verification procedure of IGNOU online admission is time-consuming. If a student checks the IGNOU website to see if they have been admitted, it may or may not display the information correctly. Then, it is advised to hold on for a few days. Within seven days of the successful submission of application, the institution notifies the applicant about whether they have been admitted or not. 

Ques. How to receive original degree from IGNOU after the completion of the course?

Ans. After the completion of the course, one can get the original certificate by filling out the IGNOU convocation registration form and paying out the online fees for the degree. On the convocation day, the original certificate will be presented to the students who have successfully finished their course. However, if you are unable to attend the convocation despite paying the fee, IGNOU will send your degree/certificate to your registered address via Post.

Ques. Does IGNOU allow to change course after being admitted?

Ans. IGNOU allows the change of electives or courses for undergraduates courses within 30 days of receiving the initial batch of course materials for a fee of INR 200 for a 4 credit course or portion of a course, and INR 400 for an 8 credit course. For the Master's Degree Program, the cost is INR 400 for 2/4 credits and INR 800 for 6/8 credits program.

Ques. Does IGNOU offer any certificate courses?

Ans. IGNOU provides a variety of courses ranging from undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate, advanced certificate, and more. The duration of the certificate courses is as short as 6 months and goes up to 2 years. Some specializations offered are Agricultural Policy, Cyber Law, Adult Education, Patent Practice, Teaching Of English As a Second Language, and more.

Ques. Does IGNOU take CUET scores for any course?

Ans. IGNOU does not give admission based on CUET entrance exam. Admissions to most of the courses are based on a candidate's merit in the qualifying examination. Therefore, students who could not appear in CUET can take admission into the national open university.

Ques. Can I get IGNOU scholarships for PG courses?

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Ans. Indira Gandhi National Open University or IGNOU offers financial assistance to students from the economically weaker section, physically challenged, Jail Inmates, and more. The financial assistance extends to SC, ST students, and transgender applicants too. MPhil and PhD students can apply for scholarships of upto INR 8,000 per month. Meanwhile other Scholarships include Merit Cum Means Scholarship For Professional and Technical Courses CS, Top Class Education for students with disabilities, and more.

Ques. Can students access the library facility at IGNOU?

Ans. Yes, students can access the library and its resources by visiting the nearest IGNOU study centres. Enrolled students must get a library subscription card to use the library facility and issue books for study purposes.

Ques. How can I contact IGNOU admin office?

Ans. Accidents and enrolled students can contact the IGNOU student registration cell for general admission queries. The centralized student registration cell is available via email and through the official contact number.

Contact Number: 011-29571301or 011-29571528. Students can 

Email at csrc@ignou.ac.in. 

Moreover, students may escalate and submit the grievance to the official website @igram.ignou.ac.in 

Ques. Do PwD students get scribe facilities for IGNOU annual exams?

Ans. IGNOU provides scribes to students with disability or PwD applicants at different study centres. The student must have at least 40% or more benchmark disability to get a scribe. Moreover, students will get extra time to complete their examination with a scribe. Learners with disability should submit a valid disability certificate which the university will verify. 

Ques. Is IGNOU examination fee waived off for PwD students?

Ans. Students belonging to Scheduled Caste, Schedule Tribe, OBC, Minority, and PwD categories can avail of the reimbursement of fee. These reimbursements or fevers are offered by State Governments, UGC, National Governments, and more. 

Ques. Can international students get admission into IGNOU?

Ans. Yes, IGNOU degrees are recognized in numerous countries around the world. Therefore, it attracts 15 countries and 21 overseas centres for students to pursue distance education overseas. There are centres in UAE, UK, Qatar, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Singapore, Maldives, China, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and many more countries. 

Ques. What is the PhD selection process at IGNOU?

Ans. Like any other recognised Indian University, IGNOU also conducts a Ph.D. entrance test and a personal interview round for PhD aspirants. The selection will be made on the marks obtained in these exams. Moreover, NET-qualified students are exempted from the written test, to pursue a doctorate.

Ques. Where can I find IGNOU Admit card?

Ans. Enrollment students must have the IGNOU admit card in order to appear for the exams. Students can download the hall ticket or the admit card from the official website by following the below-given steps:

  • Visit the IGNOU official website
  • Navigate the student zone tab
  • Click on the Results subtab from the dropdown menu.
  • Choose the Hall Ticket for Term End Examinations
  • Students must enter the enrollment number and click on the desired course from the drop-down menu.
  • As soon as students click on submit, IGNOU Hall Ticket 2024 will appear. Students must print it to appear for their exams.


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IGNOU, Overall Rating & Reviews

7.2Based on 6 Reviews
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academic7.3/10
accommodation7.0/10
faculty9.0/10
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Overall Rating4
placement
3.5
college
5.0
course
5.0
hostel
5.0
internship
2.5
campus life
3.0

The year-wise fees you paid (or will be paying). Mention the Tuition fees, caution fees, registration fees, admission fees, development fees, lab fees and the other compulsory charges during the course completion as per the category (like Management, SC, ST). Also, share the fees of your batchmates for categories other than yours.

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4.0

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Overall Rating3.3
college
3.5
course
3.5
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3.0

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They have more course to offers and they dont ask you any special reasons to take this course and they dont ask any specific eligibility all tjong is that which course you want to enroll you can take admission according to your 12th grades. They provided all info of admission, fees, application dates on website

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College Faculty

Basic Information About Faculty

Prof. Shailendra Kumar Yadav

Professor, Department of Agriculture


Prof. Vibha Joshi

Professor, Department of Education


Dr. Deepanwita Srivastava

Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Languages


Prof. Malati Mathur

Professor, Department of Humanities


Dr. Gurmeet Kaur

Assistant Professor, Department of Law


Prof. Sunita Malhotra

Professor, Department of Sciences


Prof. Harkirat Bains

Professor, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Service Management

Prof. P Srinivas Kumar

Professor, Department of Engineering & Technology

Prof. V.V.Subrahmanyam

Professor, Department of Computer and Information Sciences


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Answered Questions

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

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Shikha Sehrawat

12 Oct 22

It is advised that you do not consider whether the IGNOU certificate is valuable in terms of getting a job. However, the acquired knowledge and skills will be precious to you. Time management, submitting assignments on time, and sitting for exams at the end are all essential requirements.

The institute's name serves only as an icebreaker at first; once hired, there is no turning back. Put that knowledge to use at work.

Most importantly, it is a GOVERNMENT OF INDIA recognized certificate that is accepted almost everywhere in the world.

So, if you want to work while studying or can't afford a regular course, IGNOU is far superior to good.

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Aditi Bhardwaj

21 Oct 22

Below mentioned are some of the positive aspects of IGNOU:

  • When compared to other private universities such as Symbiosis Distance Learning, you pay nearly one-tenth the price to complete your degree or PG (except for an MBA, which is half the price).

  • It's the government. University is recognized worldwide until the criteria state that only full-time courses are permitted.

  • You get standard books that will not only impart good knowledge but will also help you clear competitive exams in simple and easy language, and they are available in both Hindi and English.

  • Transfers are available in almost all states if you need to relocate during your academic career.

  • There are several other benefits to joining this university and simply completing your tasks on time, such as assignments that are given only once a year and you have almost 6 months to complete them, and the answers are easy to find in your course books.

It provides an excellent platform for your success in life. If you want to study at IGNOU, you should definitely do so. 

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Sugandha Shukla

13 Oct 22

Yes. The IGNOU marking system is very poor, and you must have a lot of patience if you are pursuing any degree from IGNOU. If you fail to submit your assignment grades, your results will be delayed for several months.

IGNOU is certainly playing with students' careers because they are so unconcerned about their grades and future. They are unconcerned about how and what is written on the answer sheets. They only postpone things and do not address the issue.

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Anamika Ghose

20 May 22

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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Pooja Agrawal

13 Oct 22

Even an IIM degree may be worthless if you do not learn anything while pursuing it.

Because you have not specified the nature of your use for an MBA degree, it is assumed that you are a working professional interested in gaining theoretical knowledge of management through an MBA from IGNOU.

When we compare IGNOU to other distance learning universities such as SMU and Symbiosis, we can see that IGNOU stands out due to the well-structured course material and the importance of assignments. The faculty who are mentoring SOMS IGNOU (School of Management Studies) is top-tier professors from IIMs and IIFT, as well as senior government officials. 

However, expecting an MBA to be equivalent to a regular MBA degree to get a job is unrealistic. Most MBA programs in India are extremely rigorous and intensive. This is because a future manager is expected to perform under pressure, and a management student is subjected to that pressure from day one of his MBA program. As a result of regular case study discussions and extensive knowledge sharing in peer groups, a regular MBA is considered to be far more valuable than a distance MBA. However, a regular MBA requires a significant time and financial investment. 

So, if you are already in a well-established job and want to advance to a management position or simply learn more about the theoretical aspects of management, an MBA from IGNOU will undoubtedly help you serve the purpose with minimal investment of both time and money.

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Anupama Kumari

14 Oct 22

The worth of an IGNOU degree can be determined in several ways:

  • Under its legitimacy as a degree. (Accredited by UGC and AICTE)
  • Under its eligibility for government jobs (Almost all govt jobs)
  • The caliber of its course curriculum (Yes, It has one of the updated courses with the latest trends)
  • Because of its reputation in the private sector. A large number of bright students who are unable to attend regular courses for various reasons attend them.
  • Because of its teaching methodology. (They provide distance education, but they engage you for a full year with assignments, projects, exams, and weekend classes.)
However, if you compare the quality of knowledge inducted in distance course vs regular course, you will find that regular course provides better exposure. Any job is dependent on the candidate's skills, and if you are talented enough to learn the necessary skills, finding work will be easy. One must not blame a degree if you are a mediocre learner.
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Prateeksha Garg

13 Oct 22

In IGNOU, none of the faculty members at your regional center or study center will assist you in answering your questions. You must assume everything on your own and act accordingly. If you have any questions about your assignment submission or lab courses, your study center will simply tell you to contact the regional center. And in the regional center, no one will answer the phone, and no one will respond to your emails. If you accidentally sent your document or something to the wrong center, they will notify you after the form submission deadline and tell you that there is nothing you can do and that you must submit the form again in the upcoming semester. Rude teachers will respond to your inquiries. You may feel as if you are studying without paying fees, and the teachers are unconcerned about your problems. They are simply teachers by designation; they have no idea what to do or how to assist students with assignments/labs, etc. 

Students are pursuing distance education because they are unable to attend college daily due to their jobs. However, they expect them to travel to a regional center that is not in the same city every month to have our basic questions answered. In terms of projects, they may say in viva that the report should look like this. When you submit the report as instructed the next time, another superintendent will be present to reject it and instruct you to format it as before.

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Madhav Aneja

14 Oct 22

IGNOU does not provide semester or year-end grade reports. It will provide you with a consolidated mark sheet at the end of your program. However, if you want a mark sheet halfway through, you must apply it separately. You will be charged a nominal fee and will receive IGNOU marksheet for all of the papers you have already examined, as well as the results.

The university gives you the option of coming to the convocation ceremony to get your degree certificate or sending an Rs. 200 demand draft as they post the degree.

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Harshita Poona

13 Oct 22

To be honest, IGNOU is an undesirable university in India. Don't believe those who claim that "it's the best open university" and other such nonsense. They don't give a damn about you, your future, or your time. When you go to the regional center, they tell you to go to the IGNOU headquarters. And the office of concern in the headquarter of Ignou will tell you to go to the post office, and the post office will tell you to bring the dispatch number from the headquarters of IGNOU, and they will tell you that the regional center will provide the dispatch number of the book but it would not get into your hands even at the end. 

IGNOU is the worst open university; they value the number of students over the quality of education. They do nothing to help students, and IGNOU is just a big scam run by undeserving people and goons. It is strongly advised to avoid IGNOU. AMU and Jamia are far superior for open studies.

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Shivani Bhat

21 Nov 22

The passing marks at IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) are

  • Theory - 30 out of 100 / 18 out of 50

  • Assignments - More than 50%

If you fail to score 50% in assignments, you will have to resubmit them. If you score above 30 out of 100 or 18 out of 500 in theory, then you will pass without having submitted assignments.

Percentage Calculation - Assignments- 30% weightage and Term End Examination- 70% weightage for FST (Foundation Course in Science & Technology) and FHS (Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Sciences).

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