Indira Gandhi National Open University UG, PG Admission 2024: Form Last Date,Fees, Eligibility

University holds admissions sessions in January and July of each year. Every year, registrations for the January session begin in December and run through January, while those for the July session begin in May. The largest open university in the world, IGNOU provides more than 200 programs for distance learning. Since an IGNOU degree is regarded as equal to that of any other recognised university or institute, it is recognised globally for all courses completed.

UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and Ph.D. courses are currently offered by university. The majority of IGNOU courses offer admission based on merit, which is determined by the marks received in the relevant qualifying exam. Admissions to programs including B.Ed., M.Ed., Post Basic B.Sc., Nursing, M.Phil., and Ph.D. are handled by means of an entrance exam administered by IGNOU. To be admitted into these courses, prospective students must pass the IGNOU Ph.D. entrance exam, IGNOU OPENNET, and IGNOU BEd Entrance Test.

IGNOU provides Online Distance Learning (ODL) programs in addition to standard distance learning courses. Online lectures are an option for people in the workforce and students who are unable to attend in-person classes. University admits applicants through both online and offline registration processes. On official website of university online application forms are available. Students who are interested must submit the application by the last date set by the university. Students wishing to apply offline must send their application to the IGNOU regional centre that is closest to them. Candidates should be aware that only a small number of centres are accepting offline forms, and that an offline method of admission is offered for a restricted number of courses.

Admissions 2024 for UG Program 

UG courses in BA, B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, BCA, BPP, BSW, and BLIS are available from university in a variety of specialisations. For 3 years, the courses are available through distance learning. Courses in BPP and BLIS are available for a year. The criteria for admission to these courses is the student's performance in the class 12th exam. Examine the following table for eligibility, requirements for selection,  by course:

Admissions 2024 for PG Program

At the PG level, university provides courses for MA, M.Sc., M.Com., MCA, MSW, MLIS, MTTM, and MBA with some specialisations. The courses are available for 2 years, with the option for 4-year extension. Nonetheless, the MLIS program lasts for full year. The only criteria used to determine admission to these courses is the quality of the required degree. Examine the following table for eligibility, requirements for selection, and costs by course:

Entrance-Based Admission 2024

For admission to the MBA, B.Ed, M.Ed, Post Basic B.Sc., Nursing, M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs, university administers its own entrance exam. Candidates need appear for the admission exam for the relevant programs. Those who pass the entrance exam might have to appear for a round of personal interviews before being selected. View the table below for information on eligibility for each course, selection criteria, costs, and admission exam requirements:

Online Courses Admission 2024

At the UG and graduate levels, university now offers 41 Online Distance Learning (ODL) courses. All of these courses are offered entirely online. There are no personal classes that students must attend at their regional centre. The institution also offers online classes, which can be viewed online along with these courses. Additionally, admissions to these courses are held twice a year in the sessions of January and July. The selection process for these courses is based on the grades received in the qualifying exam.

Application Procedure 2024

It is recommended that all first-time applicants review the program's eligibility requirements, fees, duration, and other facts through the "Online Admission System" portal on the official IGNOU website before registering. The steps for online registration are listed below for candidates to follow:

Step 1: Go to IGNOU's official website and select the "Register Online" tab. Select "fresh admission" from the drop-down menu after selecting the tab.

Step 2: Clicking will open a new window with two options: "Click Here for New Registration" for newly registered candidates, and "Login" for registered candidates. Select the new registration if you are a first-time applicant. The following is how the new registration form will look:

Step 3: Return to the IGNOU admission portal and log in as the registered applicant to continue with the procedure after your registration was successful.

Step 4: The candidate must provide their personal information, program details, qualification data, course details, and communication details after registration by clicking the "Login" button.

The candidate needs to select the "Others" item if their subjects differ from those listed.
Candidates who meet the graduation requirements and above should enter "9999" in the "Board Code" field.

Before filling-up the form online, candidates must possess the following documents:

• Scanned Photograph (less than 100 KB in size)
• Scanned Signature (less than 100 KB in size)
• Scanned copy of Age Proof
• Scanned copy of relevant Educational Qualification (less than 400 KB in size)
• Scanned Copy of Experience Certificate (if any) (less than 400 KB in size)
• Scanned Copy of Category Certificate, if SC/ST/OBC (less than 400 KB in size)
• Scanned Copy of BPL Certificate, if Below Poverty Line(less than 400 KB in size)

In order to complete the online registration, candidates can submit the fee by the following methods:

• Credit Card (Master/Visa)
• Debit Card (Master/Visa/Rupay)
• Net Banking
• ATM Card(PNB)

Admission 2024 for International Students

The world's largest open university is IGNOU. It provides a large selection of online and distance learning courses. Being among the most well-known colleges in the world for online learning, it also attract a large number of students from abroad. International student admissions, including SAARC, non-SAARC, NRI, and FSRI candidates, have recently begun at IGNOU.

Important Guidelines for International Students

International applicants to university must review the following policies, which have been released by the university:

• A current VISA is required for all international students during the course of their studies.
• In order to be admitted, international students need to meet the university's eligibility requirements and provide the required documentation.
• Prospective overseas students should visit IGNOU's official website to begin the online admissions process.
• For overseas students, IGNOU has a separate fee schedule.
• Merit-based selection is made based on the marks received in the qualifying exam.

 Admission Status 2024

After completing the registration process for the relevant admission cycle, admission status can be checked online. All applicants should verify their admission status since the institution uses this to notify applicants of their application's acceptance or rejection. By accessing the official university portal, students can verify the admission status. Students will also need to input their Name, Enrolment No., Control Number, or program code. Candidates can wait two months to receive confirmation from Indira Gandhi National Open University on the registered phone number or email address, or they can check their admission status online.

Steps to Check Admission Status 

Applicants must take the actions listed below to verify their IGNOU admission status:

• Go to the official IGNOU admissions website.
• Put in your program code and enrolment number.
• Click the Submit button after entering the provided captcha in the designated area.
• A new page with the program information you supplied during registration will be displayed to you.
• When you select "Know your status," the screen will show your admission status.

Fees and Refund Policy 2024 of University

Applicants must pay an INR 200 one-time registration fee to be considered for admission to IGNOU. The registration money is non-refundable under any circumstances, which students must be aware of. The institution will assess an entry fee for the first year or semester, depending on the program selected at registration, after the registration process is finished. On the other hand, a student has the option to request a return of fees from the university in order to rescind their admission. The IGNOU entrance fee is refundable within a certain time frame and under certain situations.

No Refund