INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) [Maidan Garhi, New Delhi india 110 068] is a public university established in 1985 to provide access to quality higher educationthrough distance learning to remote students. It provides distance learning in a variety of disciplines including computer science, engineering, health sciences, law, humanities, social sciences, and agriculture. IGNOU offers certificate, diploma, graduate, post-graduate, and Ph.D. distance education courses. Its regional centersinclude Indian air force, army, and navy recognized centers. IGNOU was the first university in India to provide its students with a virtual campus.

Facilities in Indira Gandhi National Open University

• Has good Library with books and educational CDS.


• Short term and long-term programs launched for certification, improvement of skills, acquisition of professional qualification, self-enrichment, diversification of knowledge etc.


• Audio and Video Programs form integral part of University’s multi-media learning packages. At present, audio & video material utilized in non-broadcast mode, i.e., through Regional Study Centers located throughout the country.


• The University programs are generally based on credit system. On the successful completion of a course, the students will get credits assigned to the course.


• In order to provide facilities for contact programs, library, audio-visual equipment and counseling to the students, the university has set up various regional centers and study centers throughout the country.
  

Courses of Study in Indira Gandhi National Open University

BA, BCom, BSc (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences), BCA, MA (Distance Education), MCA, MBA, Job Oriented Courses, Advanced Diplomas, Construction Management (ADCM), BTech Civil, Food & Nutrition (CFN), Participatory Forest Management, Certificate in Internet Applications (CIA) etc.