IGNOU- The People’s University
The distance learning programme is also called as e-learning which is considered to be formalized teaching and a learning system which could be carried out smoothly and which would be less expensive. There are basic four reasons expanding access, alleviate capacity constraints, making money from emerging markets and catalyst for institutional transformation which after being analysed came up with the idea to set up university which could provide education from distance learning.
Indira Gandhi National Open University came into being on September 20, 1985, by an Act of Parliament (1985) to achieve the following objectives:
- democratizing higher education by taking education to the doorsteps of the learners;
- providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it irrespective of age, region or formal qualifications;
- offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocational orientation to the courses;
- As an apex body, setting and maintaining standards in distance education in the country.
Highlights:-
- IGNOU is the largest Open University and fifth largest University in the World.
- IGNOU played a vital role in the establishment of Distance Education Council (DEC) which is responsible for setting up standards in Distance Education in India
- IGNOU has a strong network of over 961 Study Centers spread across India. (data as on May 18, 2005)
- There are over 13 Lakh students enrolled (data as on Feb-2005)
- The University is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
Various courses offered in IGNOU:-
Includes information on courses such as Certificate in Human Rights, Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care, Certificate in Food Safety etc.
Includes information on courses such as English, Diploma, Diploma in Tourism Studies etc.
Includes information on courses such as Post Graduation in Hospital and Health Management, Journalism and Mass Communication, Human Resource Management etc.
Includes information on Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education and other similar Undergraduate Degree courses.
Includes information on Master of Science Hospitality Administration (MHA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) etc.
PhD programs offered by IGNOU
Information on course such as Appreciation Course on Environment, Awareness course Intellectual Property Rights etc.
Admission Procedure:-
IGNOU Offers “Round the Year Admission” to its Programmes under the “Walk-in-admission” Scheme. Candidates can avail admission application forms at the Regional Centre/Study Centre, Headquarters and also can download the Prospectus and application forms from the university website at www.ignou.ac.in and can submit the same at the concerned Regional Centres either through Post on in Person. Application forms can be submitted online and programme fee can be paid online through internet gateway (both Credit and Debit Cards) cash deposits at designated banks and payment can also be made through Demand Drafts.
Cut of dates for walk-in-admission for July Session
1. Upto 30th April – Late Fee: Nil
2. 1st May to 31st May – Late Fee: Rs. 200.00
Cut of dates for walk-in-admission for January Session
1. Upto 31st October – Late Fee: Nil
2. 1st November to 30th November – Late Fee: Rs. 200.00
Further Details:-
IGNOU
Maidan Garhi
Delhi
India
Pin Code: 110 068
Telephone: +91-11-2953 5924-32
Fax: +91-11-2953 2312
Official Website / Institution home page: ignou.ac.in / ignoustudent.ac.in
Email: Student Registration & Evaluation Division: sred@ignou.ac.in
Material Production and Distribution Division: mpdd@ignou.ac.in
Regional Services Division: rsd@ignou.ac.in
Student Service Centre: ssc@ignou.ac.in
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