About the University (IGNOU)
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (Hindi:- इंदिरा गाँधी राष्ट्रीय मुक्त विश्वविद्यालय) was established on 20, September 1985 by an Act of Parliament with 20 Billion Rupees as budget passed for the university. It is named after former Prime Minister of India Mrs. Indira Gandhi & University is located in the National Capital of India, Delhi. Presently, IGNOU is a largest university of the world with more than 4,000,000 students on board and providing education by two modes:
(1) Open (2) Distance.
Prof. M. Aslam is the vice – chancellor and Prof. S V S Chaudhary is Registrar of IGNOU University. The IGNOU University is affiliated by different authorities like: UGC, AICTE, DEC, COL, AIU. IGNOU University takes admission every year for all programmes such as Under-Graduate, Post-Graduate, Diplomas, & Certification Courses offered by the University.
Distance Education Courses/Programmes at IGNOU
• IGNOU Distance Undergraduate Degree Courses• IGNOU Distance Undergraduate Professional Degree Courses
• IGNOU Distance Postgraduate Degree Courses
• IGNOU Distance Postgraduate Professional Degree Courses
• IGNOU Distance Postgraduate Diploma/PG Diploma Courses
• IGNOU Distance University Certificate Courses
• IGNOU Distance University Doctoral-level Courses
IGNOU Undergraduate Degree Courses
Under-Graduate courses offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are as follows:BA: Bachelor of Arts
BA in Tourism Studies
BA in International Hospitality Administration
B.Com: Bachelor of Commerce
B.Com in Finance and Taxation
B.Sc: Bachelor of Science
B.Sc (Hons.) in Optometry and Ophthalmic Techniques
B.Ed: Bachelor of Education
BIT: Bachelor of Information Technology
BLIS: Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences
BPP: Bachelors Preparatory Programme
In collaboration with the Federation of Ophthalmic Research & Education Centre (FOREC) IGNOU offers various Under-Graduate Degree Programs/Courses:
B.Sc in Nautical Science
B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration
B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology
In collaboration with the Directorate General of Shipping IGNOU offers various Under-Graduate Degree Programs/Courses:
BSW: Bachelor of Social Work
BTWRE: Water Resource Engineering
BTME: Mechanical Engineering (Computer Integrated Manufacturing)
B.Sc in Nursing
IGNOU Undergraduate Professional Degree Courses
Under-Graduate Professional courses offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are as follows:BCA: Bachelor in Computer Applications
BBA: Bachelor of Business Administration
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) in Retailing
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Computer Science Engineering
B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering
BTCM: B.Tech in Construction Management
IGNOU Postgraduate Degree Courses:
Post graduate courses offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are as follows:M.Com: Master of Commerce
M.Com (Master of Commerce) in Finance and Taxation
MTM: Master of Tourism Management
MLIS: Master of Library & Information Sciences
MA in English (MEG)
MA in Distance Education (MADE)
MA in Psychology (MAPC)
MA in Public Administration (MPA)
MA in Sociology (MSO)
MA in Hindi (MHD)
MA in Rural Development (MARD)
MA in History (MAH)
MA in Economics (MEC)
MA in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MGPS)
MA in Philosophy (MAPY)
MA in Political Science (MPS)
M.Sc: Chemistry
M.Sc: Hospitality Administration (MHA)
M.Sc: Dietetics & Food Service Management (DFSM)
M.Ed: Master of Education
IGNOU Postgraduate Professional Degree Courses
Post-Graduate Professional courses offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are as follows:MBA in Retail Services (MBARS)
MBA: Master of Business Administration
MBA in Banking and Finance (MBF)
CEMPA: Commonwealth Executive Master of Public Administration
CEMBA: Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration
MCA: Master of Computer Applications
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IGNOU Postgraduate Diploma/PG Diploma Courses
Post-Graduate (PG) Diploma courses offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are as follows:PGDFM: Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management
PGDMM: Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management
PGDOM: Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Management
PGDMCH: Postgraduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health
PGDLPO: Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Process Outsourcing
PGDDE: Postgraduate Diploma in Distance Education
PGDHE: Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education
PGDHHM: Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management
PGDGM: Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
PGDRD: Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Development
PGDIPR: Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Right
PGDSLMHT: Postgraduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management for Head Teachers
PGDESD: Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental and Sustainable Development
PGCTW: Postgraduate Certificate in Writing for Television
PGCCP: Postgraduate Certificate in Copy editing and Proof Reading
PGDMRR: Post Graduate Diploma in Participatory Management of Displacement, Resettlement and Rehabilitation
PGCMRR: Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Participatory Management of Displacement, Resettlement and Rehabilitation
PGDEMA: Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration
PGDET: Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology
PGDT: Postgraduate Diploma in Translation
PGJMC: Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
PGDIBO: Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Operation
PGDAPP: Postgraduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production
PGDRP: Postgraduate Diploma in Radio Prasaran (broadcasting)
PGDDM: Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management
PCRW: Post-Graduate Certificate in Radio Writing
PGDIM: Post-Graduate Diploma in Management
PGDHRM: Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
PGDLAN: Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking
PGDESD: Post-Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development
Students can take admission in PGDIM, PGDHRM, PGDFM, PGDOM & PGDMM by appearing in entrance test (OPEN MAT) held twice a year at various study centers all over the India.
PGDEOI: Post-Graduate Diploma in Endodontic and Oral Implantlogy
PGDEMA: Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration
PGDRPPM: Postgraduate Diploma in Radio Programme Production and Management
PGDCC: Postgraduate Diploma in Community Cardiology
PGDET: Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Technology
PGDCA: Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications
PGDWGS: Post-Graduate Diploma in Women's and Gender Studies
PGDPPED: Post-Graduate Diploma in Pre-Primary Education
PGCPDT: Post-Graduate Certificate in Professional Development of Teachers
PGCIATIVI: Post-Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technology for Instructors of Visually Impaired
IGNOU Advance Diplomas
Advance Diploma courses offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are as follows:ADCM: Advanced Diploma in Construction Management
ADIT : Advance Diploma in Information Technology
ADWRE: Advanced Diploma in Water Resource Engineering
IGNOU Certificate Courses
Certificate Courses offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are as follows:CBS: Certificate in Business Skills
CAFE: Certificate in HIV and Family Education
CCP: Certificate in Consumer Protection
CCLBL: Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law & Business Laws
CCYP: Certificate in Youth in Development Work
Certificate in NGO Management
CMSR: Certificate in Motorcycle Service & Repair
ACPDM: Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management
CHCWM: Certificate in Care Waste Management
CCEANM: Certificate in Competency Enhancement for ANM/FHW
CNIC: Certificate in Newborn and Infant Care
CDM: Certificate in Disaster Management
CES: Certificate in Environmental Studies
CHR: Certificate in Human Rights
CAHT: Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking
CIC: Certificate in Computing
CIG: Certificate in Guidance
CIHL: Certificate in International Humanitarian Law
CLD: Certificate in Labour in Development
Certificate in Performing and Visual Arts
CMCHC: Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Care
CPFM: Certificate in Participatory Forest Management
CPF: Certificate in Poultry Farming
CRD: Certificate in Rural Development
CTS: Certificate in Tourism Studies
CFN: Certificate in Food and Nutrition
CNCC: Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care
CWDL: Certificate in Empowering Women through Self Help Groups
CWED: Certificate in Women's Empowerment and Development
CPPP: Certificate in Participatory Project Planning
CTPM: Certificate in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics
CPLT: Certificate in Laboratory Techniques
CNOOC: Certificate in Network Oriented Office Computing
CWDM: Certificate in Web Site Design & Management
CFS: Certificate in Food Safety
CCDP: Certificate in Craft and Design Pottery
CICTAL: Certificate in ICT Application in Library
CPE: Certificate in Primary Education
CETM: Certificate in Energy Technology and Management
CETE: Certificate in Elementary Teacher Education
CPT: Certificate in Primary Teaching
CTE: Certificate in Teaching of English
PGCIPLP: Postgraduate Certificate in Indian Patents Law and Procedures
PGCCL: Postgraduate Certificate in Cyber Laws
Doctoral-level Courses
Doctoral-Level or Research- Level courses offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are as follows:Ph.D in Public Administration
Ph.D in Rural Development
Ph.D in Social Work
Ph.D in Agriculture Extension
Ph.D in Child Development
Ph.D in Commerce
Ph.D in Distance Education
Ph.D in Economics
Ph.D in Education
Ph.D in English
Ph.D in Hindi
Ph.D in History
Ph.D in Management
Ph.D in Mathematics
Ph.D in Tourism Studies
Ph.D in Womens Studies
Ph.D in Physics
Ph.D in Library and Information Sciences
Ph.D in Political Science
Ph.D in Sociology
Note: We have tried to provide you right Information about the IGNOU programme/courses but the information we have provided here should not be treated as comprehensive. University would be offering other course/courses that we have mentioned here. Students are advised to get in touch with the official website of IGNOU as well.
