Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi Course and Fees

IGNOU offers a variety of Degree, Diploma, Certificate and Doctoral degrees in the U.G and P.G category. The selection and eligibility criteria for the courses vary from each other.

U.G Programs-

• Admission to the IGNOU U.G courses usually commences in the month of February-March.
• Students are admitted to the course based on the marks scored in the higher secondary level from a recognized board in the relevant discipline.
• The Bachelor’s degree program offered is for a minimum duration of three years. The U.G Diploma courses offered are for a minimum duration of one year except for the Diploma in Elementary Education which is offered for a period of two years.

Under graduate programs offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce with Major in Accountancy and Finance
• BCom with Major in Corporate Affairs and Administration
• BCom with Major in Financial and Cost Accounting
• Bachelor of Commerce
• BBA in Retailing
• Bachelor of Computer Applications
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Science (Hospitality and Hotel Administration)
• Bachelor of Library and Information Science

P.G Programs-

• Admission to the various P.G courses is based on the marks obtained by students at the Graduate level from a recognized University/Institute in the relevant discipline.
• The duration of all the P.G courses offered is two years except for the M.C.A course and M.Li.Sc. The M.C.A. course is offered for a duration of three years and the M.Li.Sc. is offered for a duration of two years.

• Master of Philosophy in Commerce
• M.Phil in Economics
• Master of Philosophy in Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies
• Master of Philosophy in Theatre Arts
• Master of Philosophy in Political Science
• Master of Philosophy in Public Administration
• Master of Philosophy in Sociology
• Master of Philosophy in Social Work
• M.Phil in Distance Education
• Master of Philosophy in Translation Studies
• Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance)
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Commerce
• Master of Commerce in Business Policy and Corporate Governance
• Master of Computer Applications
• Master of Science Degree in Dietetics and Food Service Management
• Master of Arts (Economics)
• MA (Distance Education)
• Master of Education
• Master of Arts(Education)

M.Phil. and PhD Program-

• Admission to the M.Phil. programs are based on the marks obtained at the Master’s level. Students must obtain a Master’s degree from a recognized University or Institute with minimum 50% marks in the relevant discipline to be eligible for the program.
• Admission to the PhD courses is based on the marks scored either at the Master’s level or in the M.Phil. degree. Some courses also require the candidates to clear the UGC-NET with JRF. 

Further, in the below segment, course-wise eligibility criteria, Duration of the course, the fee structure of a particular course and minimum eligibility criteria for the course is given in details. 

• Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Extension
• Ph.D in Dairy Science and Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce
• Doctor of Philosophy Computer Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
• Doctor of Philosophy in English
• Doctor of Philosophy in Food & Nutrition

Diploma Program-

• Diploma in Aquaculture
• Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration & Development
• Diploma in Dairy Technology
• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development
• Diploma in Creative Writing in English
• Diploma in Fish Products Technology
• Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education
• Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables
• Diploma in Critical Care Nursing

Certificate Program-

• Certificate in Bee Keeping
• Certificate in Business Skills
• Certificate in Community Radio
• Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (Technicians)
• Certificate in Consumer Protection
• Certificate in Disaster Management
• Certificate in Elementary Teacher Education (for Tripura State)
• Certificate in Energy Technology and Management
• Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language
• Certificate Programme in Functional English (Basic level)

Post Graduate Diploma Program-

• Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing
• Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice
• Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Adult Education
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Technology
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Extension and Development Studies

Post Graduate Certificate Program-

• Post-Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation
• Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult Education
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Extension and Development Studies
• Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Malayalam-Hindi Translation
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice
• Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of Visually Impaired
• Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management

• Training Programme on Betel Vine for farmers (Two Weeks)
• Certificate in Integrated Pest Management Technology in Potato Cultivation
• Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming
• Awareness Programme on Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables
• Certificate in Motor Cycle Service and Repair
• Appreciation Course on Environment

Online Program-

•  Post Graduate Diploma in Bioethics (Kept in abeyance)