IGNOU stands for Indira Gandhi National Open University and it is a university that started after an act and is a government or public research university. The university initially was started with only courses which were: Diploma in Management and Diploma in Distance Education. With a start of over 4,000 students today the university almost covers 3 million students from different colleges and institutions which are affiliated under the name of IGNOU.

Today the university offers more than 200 courses and covers almost 21 schools, 61 regional network centers, 29 foreign partners, and about 2,500 support learning centers. There are a total of 810 faculty members present in the university among which 574 are academic staff members and the rest are administrative members all around the network. The university also has a network of almost 33,000 academic counselors placed across the network for every course guiding the students through thick and thin.

The university has significantly made a very big and impactful impact on the lives of millions of students across the globe. It is one of the most reputed universities of India which has such a strong educational network  across the globe. The main vision of the university was to create a surrounding with the help of technology to build the lives of students. 

There are many strategies which are laid down by the university, to build it stronger, some of them are as follows:

1. To assure the quality of the university in terms of education and infrastructure.
2. To make IGNOU as a system leader.
3. To increase the enrollments of the students.
4. To strengthen the faculty ratio.
5. To widen the area of courses and opportunities for the students.

IGNOU University

Indira Gandhi National Open University was started in 1987. The university initially had only 2 courses but currently has more than 200 courses of Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation, Research etc. The university has many divisions, schools, study centers, and a large network all over the globe. Starting with over 4,000 students the university covers almost 3 million students across the globe, affiliated to the university.

The university has significantly made a very big and impactful impact on the lives of millions of students across the globe. It is one of the most reputed universities of India which has such a strong educational network across the globe. The main vision of the university was to create a surrounding with the help of technology to build the lives of students.

Some of the important figures about the university are:

• The university has about 21 schools which provide varieties of courses under them.
• The university believes to be democratic, it does not believe in caste, creed, culture, religion, color, etc.
• The university offers education at a very affordable price. All sections of the society thus have an opportunity to be a part of it.
• The university gives admission only on the basis of marks and according to the talent of the student, and not believing in biased material.
• The university believes in providing and giving the best to the society in terms of technology and knowledge both.

IGNOU Admissions

Admissions at IGNOU are given only to the students who are deserving to the seats. Interested students need to fill the form given online, fill in the necessary personal details and fill the admission form fees online first and thus then need to submit the form on time. The forms are accepted in the form of ‘First come first serve’ basis.

The detailed steps for IGNOU Admission are as follows:

• Go to the official website of the university and click admissions.
• Go to the fresh admissions section.
• Register yourself first and then fill in the form given.
• Pay the admission form fees online through a Debit, Credit card or through net banking.
• Submit the form online and wait for the results.

IGNOU Admission 2020

The IGNOU admission 2020 portal is open and students can thus start to fill the forms online. Students, prior need to register themselves first and thus can start filling the form. All the personal details need to fill, are strictly and clearly stated while filling the form. The forms are taken into consideration in the form of ‘First come first serve basis’.

The detailed steps for IGNOU admission 2020 are as follows:

• Go to the official website of the university and click admissions.
• Go to the fresh admissions section.
• Register yourself first and then fill in the form given.
• Pay the admission form fees online through a Debit, Credit card or through net banking.
• Submit the form online and wait for the results.

IGNOU Online Admission Procedure

The online IGNOU admission procedure is used by the students across the globe to get admission into IGNOU. The online portal for submitting the admission form is given at the official website of the university. Students need to register themselves first and then need to start filling the form under the fresh admission criteria to for new admission students.

The detailed steps for IGNOU online admission procedure:

• Go to the official website of the university and click admissions.
• Go to the fresh admissions section.
• Register yourself first and then fill in the form given.
• Pay the admission form fees online through a Debit, Credit card or through net banking.
• Submit the form online and wait for the results.

IGNOU Admission Status

As after the form filling and after the entrance exam for the given course, students need to wait for their results. The results are declared almost after a month. Registered accounts do get the notification and the students need to visit the official website where under the admission section, students need to find the entrance exam status results and thus need to login their accounts. Students thus get their results whether they got into the university or not.

The detailed steps for IGNOU admission status are as follows:

• Go to the official website of the university and click onto the admission section.
• Under the admission section students will find the result section.
• Their students need to login their registered accounts.
• After logging their registered accounts students will thus get their results.
• With the whole scorecard, the student is thus informed about their status.

IGNOU New Admission

The online IGNOU admission procedure is used by the students across the globe to get admission into IGNOU. The online portal for submitting the admission form is given at the official website of the university. Students need to register themselves first and then need to start filling the form under the fresh admission criteria for new admission students.

The detailed steps for IGNOU new admission are as follows:

• Go to the official website of the university and click admissions.
• Go to the fresh admissions section.
• Register yourself first and then fill in the form given.
• Pay the admission form fees online through a Debit, Credit card or through net banking.
• Submit the form online and wait for the results.

IGNOU Registration

Each student needs to register themselves with the university first. For all the notifications and important dates, results, grade card etc. the registration account and password should be kept in consideration by the student. Before filling the form also, students need to register themselves with the account and then they should start with the other activities.

Detailed steps of IGNOU registration are as follows:

• The register section can be found in the admissions column on the official website of the university.
• Students thus, need to visit the site, go to admissions and click on fresh admissions and register columns.
• Students then need to start filling the required information and should create their account.

IGNOU Re-Registration

Every student needs to re-register themselves with every term and year. Students who are applying for the re-registration column are already a part of the university. They need to give the information about their applied course, their registration id, their name and roll number and all these need to be filled under the re-registration section available on the official website of the university.

Detailed steps are as follows:

• Go to the official website of the university.
• Click onto admissions, under the admission section, re-registration column will be available.
• Click onto the option and fill in the asked details and submit the form.

IGNOU Results
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The results are always declared online on the official website of the university. Students when registered themselves create an account where all the necessary notifications related to the forms, results, grade cards etc. are notified with. Thus, whenever after the exams the results are declared, students are notified.

Here are the steps to check IGNOU Results:

• Go to the official website of the university.
• Open your login registered id.
• Go to the results section available.
• Click onto the term option and download the result.

IGNOU Courses

The university initially started with only 2 courses, but today about more than 200 courses are available at the university among a variety of institutions. There are a total 21 schools or programs under which more than 200 graduation, post- graduation, diploma courses etc. are available. Some of them are as follows:

School of Agriculture

PG and Advance Diploma

• Post-Graduate Diploma in Plantation Management (PGDPM)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PGDFSQM)

PG and Advance Certificate

• Post-Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy (PGCAP)

Diploma

• Diploma in Dairy Technology (DDT)
• Diploma in Production of Value Added Products from Cereals, Pulses, and Oilseeds (DPVCPO)
• Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV)
• Diploma in Fish Products Technology (DFPT)
• Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM)
• Diploma in Meat Technology (DMT)

Certificate

• Certificate in Sericulture (CIS)
• Certificate in Water Harvesting and Management (CWHM)
• Certificate in Poultry Farming (CPF)
• Certificate in Beekeeping (CIB)
• Certificate in Organic Farming (COF)

Non-Credit Programmes

• Awareness Programme on Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (APVPFV)
• Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming (APDF)

School of Computer and Information Science

Master’s Degree

• Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Bachelor’s Degree

• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Certificate

• Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)

PG Diploma

• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)

School of Continuing Education

Master’s Degree

• Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MA(RD))
• Master of Science (Counselling and Family Therapy) (MSCCFT)
• Master of Science (Food and Nutrition) (MSCDFSM)

PG and Advance Diploma

• Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy (PGDCFT)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)

Diploma

• Diploma in Event Management (DEVMT)
• Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration & Development (DPLAD)
• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE)
• Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE)

Certificate

• Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC)
• Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN)
• Certificate Programme in Rural Development (CRD)

School of Education

Master’s Degree

• Master of Arts(Education) (MAEDU)
• Master of Arts in Adult Education (MAAE)
• MA in Distance Education (MADE)
• Master of Education (MEd)* As per NCTE Communication, 2014, M.Ed. program ( in ODL) is not on offer at present )

PG and Advance Diploma

• Post-Graduate Diploma in Adult Education (PGDAE)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management (PGDSLM)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Technology (PGDET)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration (PGDEMA)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Pre-Primary Education (PGDPPED)

PG and Advance Certificate

• Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult Education (PGCAE)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of Visually Impaired (PGCIATIVI)

Bachelor’s Degree

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Diploma

• Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) ** D.El.Ed. is not on offer from July 2019 session)

Certificate

• Certificate in Guidance (CIG)

PG and Advance Certificate

• Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management (ACPDM)

Certificate

• Certificate in Energy Technology and Management (CETM)
• Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (Technicians) (CCPD)

Non-Credit Programmes

• Certificate in Motor Cycle Service and Repair (CMSR)

IGNOU Diploma Courses

The first 2 courses which were started in the university were both Diploma courses in Management and in Distance Learning Education. Diploma courses are mainly short time or short duration courses which are opted by the students. The time duration of diploma courses are usually 6 months or up to 1 year. Their re more than 50 diploma courses which the university offers. Some of them are as follows:

PG and Advance Diploma

• Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development (PGDUPDL)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Development Studies (PGDDVS)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Extension and Development Studies (PGDEDS)

Diploma

• Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language (DTG)

PG and Advance Diploma

• Post-Graduate Diploma in HIV Medicine (PGDHIVM)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDMCH )
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM)

Diploma

• Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA)
• Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (DCCN)

PG Diploma

• Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production (PGDAPP)

PG and Advance Diploma

• Post-Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ )

IGNOU Grade Card

The grade card is given to mark the grade or rank scored by a student. The grade card for every course and program is different. The aspects are different on which students are ranked and marked. The grade card is given with the results.

IGNOU Exam Form

The student is notified to fill the exam form before the exams. The time table is also released after the students have filled their exam forms. The exam forms are available on the official website of the university and thus, students need to login to their account and fill the particular form.

IGNOU Online Exam Form

The student is notified to fill the exam form before the exams. The time table is also released after the students have filled their exam forms. The exam forms are available on the official website of the university and thus, students need to login to their account and fill the particular form.

IGNOU Admit card

IGNOU Admit card are given to those students who have filled the exam form on time and do not have any clarification regarding the fees. The tuition fees, transportation fees (If Any), hostel fees, etc. should be cleared.

For downloading the admit card, all these formalities should be done. Students will get notified before their exams and they need to bring the admit card with them in the examination hall. The link to the admit card is: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/studentzone/results/6

IGNOU Assignment

Every program and course is assigned by many assignments or projects given by the university. These assignments are mandatory and should be submitted with the given deadline.

No new deadline is allotted to the students who submit their assignments late and thus according to the quality and according to the deadline given, students are thus given marks.

Some important points for IGNOU assignment are:

• Respective assignments of each program and course are updated online on the official website of the university.
• Students need to select their choice of course and program and thus can know the details of the assignments.
• Deadline should be strictly followed.
• The quality of the assignment should be maintained.
• Students should follow the general instructions given while making the assignment.

IGNOU Assignment Status

Every program and course is assigned by many assignments or projects given by the university. Students can check their IGNOU assignment status online as well, it is available on the official website of the university.

No new deadline is allotted to the students who submit their assignments late and thus according to the quality and according to the deadline given, students are thus given marks. Some important points are:

• Students need to select their choice of course and program and thus can know the details of the assignments.
• The status can be seen online through the official website.
• By entering the registered course id and roll number, students can thus know their assignment status.
• Students should follow the general instructions given while making the assignment.
• The quality of the assignment should be maintained.

IGNOU MBA

The IGNOU MBA is believed to be very respectable and reputed. If any institution is affiliated with IGNOU and has a MBA course, the course thus will surely hold a rank and respect. The structure and the quality of MBA education provided by the university have always been appreciated by many.

IGNOU provides many MBA category options:

• Minimum course duration: 2 years
• Maximum course duration: 5 years
• MBA fees: 37,800
• No age limit/bar
• 50% marks eligibility in higher secondary education for general category and 45% for reserved category.

IGNOU MBA Fees

The fee structure of IGNOU MBA is affordable. Students can also apply for educational loan policy and even scholarships are available for the students at IGNOU.

The MBA fees are as affordable and comparatively lesser than many other institutions around the country. With such reputation and quality, the MBA fees stand to Rs. 37,800.

The fees structure can be understood by:

• The MBA Programme consists of 21 courses in it. The fees for each course is Rs. 1800/- (i.e. total fees is 21X1800 = Rs. 37800).These courses comprise of:
• All the courses from MS-1 to MS-09 and MS-11 specifically
• Five courses from any one of the specialization stream given
• Compulsory Courses
• Project Courses

IGNOU Exam Fees

The IGNOU exam Fees for any course is of Rs. 150. The exam fees need to be given with the filling of the exam form before every semester or term exam. Students can fill the exam fees online through any Debit or Credit card or through Net Banking.

It is thus compulsory to fill the exam fees with the form, then only the university would allow the student to sit in the examination.

The exam fees for any stream, course, the program is Rs. 150.

IGNOU Study Material

IGNOU study material is available on the official website of the university. The status of the study materials are also stated on the official website. Students need to login their course and program name with their respective registered id and can gain access to the study material offered.

• Study material for IGNOU can be found online.
• Related books can be found in the institution’s library affiliated to the university.

IGNOU Student Zone

The student zone of IGNOU comprises of everything happening inside the university as the university is for the students. From online admissions to programs, forms, international students, prospectus, downloads, library, assignments, question papers, results, SMS alert, Aadhar, alumni, or any other important information, everything comes under the student zone.

The main aim of the university or of every university in to grow. The growth will be there if the student ratio increases. With a successful balance in the management of the university relation to all the things mentioned above, having quality in them, everything marks in making the ratio increasing. Thus the student zone sector needs to be active always.

• The student zone comprises of question papers, results, international students, etc.
• The student zone needs to be always active.
• The quality and time management of the student zone should always be updated.

IGNOU Exam Dates

The exam dates of the university for 2020 have been updated due to the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic. All the exam dates need to re-scheduled after the pandemic gets over and the new dates would be available on the official website soon.

IGNOU Exam Last Date

The registration for the new term or semester for 2020 was until January month. Students were asked to submit and make or re-register their IGNOU accounts till the end of January. After that, the university will further allow any more registrations in their portal.

IGNOU Last Date- 31^st January 2020.

IGNOU Helpline Number

For any emergency or query, students and guardians are allotted with a helpline number through which anyone can be connected with the university.

IGNOU Helpline Number: 011-295327411.

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