IGNOU Distance Education, Course Details, Application Form, Exam Fees

IGNOU Distance Education: Indira GANDHI National Open University (IGNOU) is named after India’s Ex-Prime Minister Late. Smt. Indira Gandhi. IGNOU, also known as “Peoples University” established in the year 1985. IGNOU has contributed significantly to the development of higher education in the country through the Open and Distance education Learning (ODL) method.

IGNOU Courses | IGNOU Distance Education

There are three types of study processes of study available in IGNOU, that are Online Courses or classes, Distance Courses, and Regular Courses.

The programs are offered by the University at the following levels: doctorate; masters and bachelor’s degree programs; post-graduate diploma, under-graduate diplomas, M. Phil Program and certificate courses.

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IGNOU Distance Education Application Form

IGNOU enrolls students twice a year. You can apply for IGNOU online and Offline.

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IGNOU Applications	January Cycle	July Cycle
Online Application Form Available from	1 June	1 December
Last date to Apply Online	31 October	30 April
Late submission fees of Rs 200/- accepted from	1 November	1 May
Last Date of Receipt of Application Form at nearest Regional Centre	30 November	31 May

How to Apply for IGNOU Distance Education

IGNOU is one of the best universities for open education. If you do not know how to apply for IGNOU courses, we have listed here the steps.

• Before applying you have to scan your documents like photo, signature, 10+2 or its equivalent report card and pass out certificate.
• If you are joining IGNOU courses for the first time, then you have to register yourself for the IGNOU admission process by creating a username and password.
• To register yourself, visit the IGNOU official website: www.ignou.ac.in
• On the website, you will see the link which is like admission opened for the January cycle or admission opened for the July cycle.
• Click on the link for IGNOU online admission for (the cycle you are eligible) which is for all types of courses.
• You should read all the instructions before starting online registration. In which, all the necessary documents required to fill the admission form is mentioned.
• After this you have to fill the student login form to create a username and password. This information cannot be changed further, therefore, be careful while filling this form.
• After submitting this form, you can now login to the Student Online Admission System.
• Remember the login ID and password.
• After login into the system using username and password, you will get 8 steps online form required for taking admission through IGNOU Registration Process.
• In the first step you have to fill all the personal details which include birthdate, gender, and scholarship details. Submit it and proceed to the next step.
• The second step is to fill the program details. In which, you have to provide details about, in which course you want to take admission. here you can select program details, mode of study and all the other information.
• You have to fill qualification details in the third step. Where you have to provide educational details like year of passing, marks in the previous courses, etc.
• In the fourth step, you will go through curriculum details and can choose to get study material in digital form or printed form.
• The fifth and sixth step is to fill the corresponding details.
• Next you have to upload all the necessary documents. Where you have to upload scanned copies of documents.
• In the last step, you must do the payment of course fees through online mode. You can do the payment by debit card or credit card or net banking.
• After this, you can check Registration status on IGNOU online portal.

Admission Details to various IGNOU Undergraduate Programs – IGNOU Distance Education:

Course Name	Course Fee	Duration of course	Eligibility Criteria for Form Fill up
Bachelor’s Degree Programs (BDP): B.A./B.Com/B.Sc.	B.A Rs. 7,200/- B. Com Rs. 7,200/- B.Sc. Rs. 12,600	Min: 3 Years. Max: 6 Years.	B.A. – 10+2 or it’s equivalent or BPP course from IGNOU B. Com – 10+2 or it’s equivalent or BPP course from IGNOU B.Sc. – 10+2 with science subjects or it’s equivalent qualification
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) Revised course	Rs. 6000/-	Mini: 1 Year. Max: 4 Years.	1. Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks and 45% for General and the SC/ST/OBC/PH category candidates respectively. OR 2. Bachelor’s Degree with a one-year Diploma in Library Science OR 3. Bachelor’s Degree with working experience of 2 years’ in the Library and Information Centre
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)	Rs. 14,400/	Min: 3 Years. Max: 6 Years.	10+2 or it’s equivalent or BPP from IGNOU
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)	Rs. 36,000/-	Min: 3 Years. Max: 6 Years.	10+2 or it’s equivalent
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies (BTS)	Rs. 9000/-	Min: 3 Years. Max: 6 Years	10+2 or it’s equivalent or BPP from IGNOU
Bachelor’s Preparatory Program (BPP)	Rs. 1,200/-	Min: 6 months Max: 2 Years	No Formal Qualification, Minimum Age – 18 years

IGNOU after 10^th courses:

Course Name	Course Fee	Duration
Advanced Certificate in Information Security	Rs. 5,400/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years
Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting	Rs. 16, 200/-	Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 3 Years
Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Art	Rs. 16, 200/-	Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 3 Years
Certificate in Performing Arts – Theatre Arts	Rs. 16, 200/-	Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 3 Years
Certificate in Performing Arts – Hindustani Music	Rs. 16, 200/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 years and 5 months
Certificate in Performing Arts – Karnataka	Rs. 16, 200/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 18 months
Certificate in Performing Arts – Bharatanatyam	Rs. 16, 200/-	Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 3 Years
Certificate in Russian Language	Rs. 2, 500/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years
Certificate in Urdu Language	Rs. 1, 200/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years
Certificate in Home Based Health Care	Rs. 2, 400/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years
Certificate in Community Radio	Rs. 6, 600/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years
Certificate in Sericulture	Rs. 4, 200/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years
Certificate in Water Harvesting & Management	Rs. 2, 400/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years
Certificate in Poultry Farming	Rs. 3, 600/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years
Certificate in Beekeeping	Rs. 1, 400/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years
Certificate in Information Technology	Rs. 4, 800/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years
Certificate in Guidance	Rs. 1, 400/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years
Certificate in Energy Technology and Management	Rs. 3, 000/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years
Certificate Program in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics	Rs. 1, 800/-	Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 2 Years

IGNOU ASSIGNMENTS:

IGNOU gives a Tutor Marked Assignment in every year. You have to submit all the assignments before the semester exam and within the deadline. Otherwise, you cannot pass the written examination.

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IGNOU Exam fees:

Normally IGNOU charges Rs. 150/- per subject as exam fee. This can be different for different courses.

Best of luck for your higher studies!

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FAQs for IGNOU application form:

1. How to fill the IGNOU 2020 Application Form?

The Application form of IGNOU can be filled by both offline and online mode.

2. After getting admission can I be eliminated from the course?

YES, you can withdraw from the course at any time.

3. What I have to do if I want to pass the exam at the right time?

If you want to complete the course at the right time, then you must have to submit all the assignments and also have to get pass marks in the written exams. Otherwise, you cannot complete the course at the right time.

4. What are the pass marks for the Assignment and Written exam?

The pass marks for written exam and assignments is 35.

5. What I have to carry while going for a NATA exam?

You must have to carry The hall ticket and IGNOU ID card.