Ans. IGNOU provides a variety of short term and long-term programmes that lead to Certificates, Diplomas, Advance Diplomas, Associates Degrees, and Degrees, encompassing both conventional and innovative options.

Q2. When can I enroll?

Ans. The University offers two admission cycles each year: the January session and the July session, along with the option for walk-in admission. A student can enroll based on their eligibility in either session. The University has uploaded the admission schedule on its website: http://www.ignou.ac.in

Q3. What steps do I need to follow to take admission?

Ans. Submit the admission forms online through the online admission system at http://onlineadmission.ignou.ac.in for all the programs offered in the common prospectus. Prospective learners must create their user ID and password to log into the system and upload the required documents along with their admission form submission. Pay the programme fee through the online payment gateway.

Q4. How can I find out my admission status?

Ans. Once the student submits the admission form online, the system automatically generates a control number. Upon confirming admission, the system generates a nine-digit enrolment number and sends it to the learner via SMS to the registered mobile number.

Q5. How does IGNOU approach teaching and learning?

Ans. IGNOU employs a multiple media approach that utilizes print materials (self-instructional study materials), face-to-face teaching through academic counselling (held on Sundays), electronic media (audio/video, radio, television, webcast, etc.), and practicals as required by the program.

Q6. How do you study at IGNOU?

Ans. IGNOU supply learners with printed or digitised self-learning material (SLM) for the programme of study, based on their chosen option, along with a programme guide. Academic counselling offers learners support through organized counselling sessions at designated study centres, including colleges, educational and training institutions, and NGOs. IGNOU continuously evaluate learners’ performance through assignments, projects, and practical components according to the programme structure. The programme guide provides the complete structure of the programme.

Q7. What is self-learning material?

Ans. The self-instructional learning material serves as study material that is specific to the program and encompasses both theoretical and practical components, as required by the course. The institution provides these materials upon confirmation of admission. The language engages actively. Booklets called blocks provide the material.

Q8. Where can I find self-learning material?

Ans. After you confirm your admission or registration, the Material Distribution Unit (MDU) of the relevant Regional Centre will provide you with self-learning print material, either in person or by postal delivery.

Q9. Where will the Academic Counselling take place?

Ans. Academic counselling, both theory and practical, provides crucial face-to-face support to learners. The study centre organizes sessions for learners on Sundays, following the prescribed norms.

Q10. What does an IGNOU assignment entail?

Ans. An IGNOU assignment serves as a tool for evaluating a student’s learning outcomes based on the established learning objectives. An assignment carries a weightage of 25 to 30 percent in the final assessment.

Q11. When and where should you submit IGNOU assignments?

Ans. Submit IGNOU assignments by 31st March for the June Term End Examinations and by 30th September for the December Term End Examinations at your assigned study centre. Get further details from the Regional Centre or your study centre.

Q12. When should you apply for next year’s registration (re-registration)?

Ans. The student must apply for re-registration for the next year or semester (according to the program) exclusively through online mode, following the schedule for the January and July sessions. Students in Certificate and Diploma programmes do not need to re-register.

Q13. Must I wait for my Term End Examination result before re-registering?

Ans. In the ODL system, students can register for the next year or semester according to their program without waiting for the previous year’s results or needing to appear for the previous year’s examination, following the Re-Registration schedule.

Q14. When will the examination take place?

Ans. The university holds Term End Examinations twice a year, in June and December. A student may appear in TEE if they meet the following conditions.

The registration for the relevant courses is valid, and the minimum period to complete these courses has been fulfilled, according to the norms. Certificate and Semester-based programmes take six months, while Diploma and Degree programmes require one year.

Q15. What is the minimum duration?

Ans. The minimum duration indicates the shortest period needed to assess a learner’s performance in a specific course after registration. For programmes with an annual evaluation system (Diploma and Degree programmes), the minimum duration is one year. In contrast, programmes with a semester evaluation system (Certificate and Semester-based programmes) require a minimum duration of six months.

Q16. What is the maximum duration?

Ans. The maximum duration defines the longest time allowed for a student to complete a specific programme. Check the Prospectus, Programme guide, or the university’s website for details.

Q17. What happens if I don’t complete my programme of study within the maximum period?

Ans. If a student cannot complete a program within the maximum duration, they can seek readmission.

Q18. What steps do you follow for re-admission?

Ans. A student must submit a duly filled re-admission form and pay the fee for any incomplete courses on a pro-rata basis to be re-admitted.

The course fee paid for re-admission remains valid for six months, one year, two consecutive academic years, or four consecutive semesters, as outlined below:

Six months – for all Certificate Programmes lasting six months

b) One year for all Diploma/PG Dip. Programmes lasting one year (including BLIS, MLIS, MADE, etc.)
c) Two years for all undergraduate and post-graduate programmes with a minimum duration of 2 years and above.

Q19. Are IGNOU Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates recognized?

Ans. IGNOU Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates hold recognition from all member universities of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and stand on equal footing with Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates from all Indian Universities and Institutions.

Q20. When will I receive my Degrees / Diplomas?

Ans. The university awards degrees and diplomas to successful students during the convocation ceremony for a specific academic session.

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