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IGNOU Diploma Courses Admission 2024: Fees, Eligibility, Application Process

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IGNOU offers 1-year diploma and postgraduate diploma programs in various departments. Programs are administered by their respective departments and eligibility criteria also vary for each of the offered programs.

Admissions are based upon merit with basic eligibility criteria of matriculation for admission. Some programs also require students to have field/work experience for selection to their choice of program.

Applications for all diploma programs are accepted for both January and July cycles every year. They can be submitted online through the respective department’s website of IGNOU. Or applications can be submitted online via the common application portal for open and distance learning or for online learning.

IGNOU Diploma Courses Admission Highlights 2024

Type of Programs	Diploma; Post Graduate DIploma
Duration	1 year
Maximum Duration for Completion	2 years
Admissions	January & July
Applications	Online
Entrance Required	No
Selection for Admission	Merit based
Basic Eligibility	Passed class X exams
Number of Departments Offering	15

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IGNOU Diploma Courses Details 2024

There are above 35 Post Graduate Diploma courses and more than 20 diploma courses for admission to students. The maximum duration for completion of these programs is 2 years.

The courses are summarized according to their respective schools of administration:

School of Social Sciences

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Courses
Library Automation and Networking	Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science	Merit based	INR 17,000
Disaster Management	Graduate in any discipline		INR 6,300
Gandhi and Peace Studies	Graduate in any discipline		INR 3,700

School of Continuing Education

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
Rural Development	Bachelor’s Degree	Merit based	INR 2,400
Counselling and Family Therapy	Bachelor’s degree with specialization in subjects like Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development,Human Development and Childhood Studies, etc.	Merit based	INR 16,800
Diploma Courses
Early Childhood Care and Education	10+2 or its equivalent	Merit based	INR 3,000
Nutrition & Health Education			INR 3,000
Panchayat Level Administration and Development			INR 3,600
Event Management			INR 8,000

School of Translation Studies & Training

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
Translation	Bachelor’s Degree	Based on merit	INR 4,000

School of Management Studies

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Course
International Business Operations	Bachelor’s Degree	Merit based	INR 8,200
Diploma Course
Retailing	Passed 10+2	Merit based	INR 8,000

School of Science

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Course
Environment and Sustainable Development	Graduate from a recognized University/Institution	Merit based	INR 7,000
Analytical Chemistry	Graduate with Chemistry or B. Pharma./B.Tech. degree holders.		INR 9,600
Applied Statistics	Graduation in any discipline.		INR 7,600
Diploma Course
Aquaculture	Passed 10+2	Merit based	INR 6,900

School of Journalism & New Media Studies

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Courses
Journalism and Mass Communication	Bachelor’s in any discipline with knowledge in English and Computers	Merit based	INR 12,500
Audio Programme Production	Graduate in any discipline	Merit based	INR 10,600

School of Education

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
`PG Diploma Courses
Higher Education	Teachers in an institution of higher education or Post Graduate Degree holders in any subject including a Professional Degree	Merit based	INR 3,000
Educational Technology	Graduation from a recognized University		INR 6,000
School Leadership and Management	Prospective and In-service Head Teachers/Principal with Graduate Degree from a recognized University OR Graduate /Post Graduate Teachers		INR 6,000
Educational Management and Administration	Graduate in any discipline		INR 7,000
Pre Primary Education			INR 9,600
Adult Education			INR 7,200

School of Vocational Education & Training

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Courses
Pharmaceutical Sales Management	Graduate degree in any discipline with Science in 10+2 OR Graduate in any discipline without Science in 10+2 but with 2 years of working experience as a medical representative in pharma industry	Merit based	INR 7,400
Information Security	B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech (Computer Sc.)/ B.Tech (IT) or its equivalent	Merit based	INR 21,600
Diploma Courses
Business Process Outsourcing — Finance and Accounting	10+2 or its equivalent with English as a compulsory subject & 50% aggregate OR Bachelor's degree and above (with English as compulsory subject at 10+2 level)	Merit based	INR 19,200
Modern Office Practice	Passed 10+2 exams	Merit based	INR 6,000

School of Law

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Courses
Intellectual Property Rights	Graduate in any discipline	Based on merit	INR 10,200
Criminal Justice	Any Graduate/ Graduate in Criminology, Social Work & Functionaries of Criminal Justice Administration.	Based on merit	INR 10,800
Diploma Course
Paralegal Practice	Passed 10+2 exams OR BPP from IGNOU	Merit based	INR 7,400

School of Extension & Development Studies

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Course
Urban Planning and Development	Graduation in any discipline	Merit based	INR 6,000
Animal Welfare	Graduates / Those associated with NGO’s for animal welfare	Merit based	INR 5,600

School of Intra-Disciplinary & Trans-Disciplinary Studies

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Courses
Folklore and Culture Studies	Graduate in any discipline	Merit based	INR 2,400

School of Health Sciences

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Courses
Hospital and Health Management	Medical/Dental graduates from a Medical/Dental Institute of India or other countries recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) OR Graduates in Indian System of Medicine (ISM) and Homeopathy, Nursing & Pharmacy with three years of hospital experience.	Merit based	INR 25,200
Geriatric Medicine	MBBS		INR 26,000
Maternal and Child Health			INR 30,000
HIV Medicine Programme			INR 60,000
Diploma Courses
Critical Care Nursing	Nursing Professionals (RNRM) with Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)/B.Sc. (N)	Based upon merit	INR 5,300
Nursing Administration		Based upon merit	INR 9,600

School of Agriculture

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Courses
Food Safety and Quality Management	Graduation in Science with Chemistry/ Biochemistry or Microbiology as one of the subjects.	Merit based	INR 14,400
Plantation Management	Graduation in any discipline	Merit based	INR 5,900
Diploma Courses
Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetables	Passed 10+2 exams OR BPP from IGNOU	Based on merit	INR 12,700
Dairy Technology			INR 15,200
Meat Technology			INR 12,700
Production of Value Added Products from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds			INR 11,700
Fish Products Technology			INR 9,600
Watershed Management			INR 10,600

School of Humanities

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Courses
Book Publishing	Bachelor Degree + knowledge of English & knowledge of word processing	Merit based	INR 8,000
Women’s & Gender Studies	Graduation in any discipline	Merit based	INR 6,500
Diploma Courses
Creative Writing in English	Passed 10+2	Based on merit	INR 3,800
Urdu	Passed class X with Urdu as one of the subjects or its equivalent or Certificate in Urdu Language from IGNOU	Based on merit	INR 1,600

School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Course
Sustainability Science	Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University / Institute	Merit based	INR 6,200

School of Social Work

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Course
Social Work Counselling	Post Graduation from any discipline from a recognized University.	Based on merit	INR 13,200
Mental Health	Post graduates in Psychology/Social Work/ Nursing OR Medical graduates (Allopathy/Homoeopathy/Ayurvedic/Unani/Siddha)	Based on merit	INR 8,000
Environmental and Occupational Health	10+2 in Science stream and graduation from any discipline	INR 5,900
Diploma Course
HIV and Family Education	Passed 10+2 or equivalent OR BPP from IGNOU	Merit based	INR 1,500

School of Extension & Development Studies

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Course
Development Studies	Graduation in any discipline	Based on merit	INR 5,000

School of Computer and Information Sciences

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
PG Diploma Courses
Computer Applications	Any Bachelor's Degree of minimum 03 years from a recognized University AND Mathematics as one of the subject at 10+2 level/at graduation level;	Merit based	INR 21,600

School of Foreign Languages

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
Diploma Courses
Teaching German as a Foreign Language	DTG for all persons who have a B.A. degree and German B1 level and/or equivalent language proficiency	Merit based	INR 6,300

School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
Diploma Course
Tourism Studies	Passed 10+2 exams	Merit based	INR 4,500

School of Gender and Development Studies (in collaboration with School of Social Sciences)

Program Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
Diploma Courses
Women’s Empowerment and Development	10+2 or its equivalent OR Non 10+2 with three years working experience as development workers at any level	Merit based	INR 3,600

Note: The medium of instruction is either English or hindi or both depending upon the choice of program for admission.

Selection is based on merit and reservation policy guidelines followed by IGNOU set by the Government of India.

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IGNOU Diploma Courses Fee Structure 2024

Program Name	Fee Structure (total course fee)
Diploma Programs	INR 1,500 to INR 19,200
Post Graduate Diploma Programs	INR 1,400 to INR 60,000

IGNOU Diploma Courses Admission Process 2024

The applicants can download the application form available in the common prospectus.

Fill the form and submit it to the department’s address.
Only registration fee has to be paid with the application form.
Programme Fee can be paid after confirmation of admission to the program.
Each applicant should write the choice of the centre(s) in order of preference in the appendix 1(e) and submit the same with the form.
The students will be allotted the Learner Support Centre keeping in view their choice, availability of the centre and seat in the respective centre.
The learner support centre once allotted will not be changed unless there is a vacancy.

FAQs 2024

Ques. Are all Diploma and PG Diploma courses based on merit at IGNOU for admission?

Ans. Yes, All admissions for diploma and PG Diploma courses at IGNOU are merit based, that is, based on scores in 10+2 and graduation respectively.

Ques. Can anyone apply for admission to PG Diploma in Gandhian and Peace Studies at IGNOU?

Ans. Yes, candidates who fulfill all necessary criteria for admission are eligible to apply for both open / distance learning admission to PG Diploma in Gandhian and Peace Studies.

Ques. Can I apply for a Diploma in Tourism Studies in Hindi medium at IGNOU for admission?

Ans. Candidates can apply for the Diploma in Tourism Studies in Hindi medium at IGNOU for admission. This is completely up to them and their comfort.

Ques. Are all Diploma and PG Diploma courses admission at IGNOU offered in July Session?

Ans. No, some courses are offered exclusively in January cycle whereas others are offered in the July cycle. In some cases courses are offered in both the cycles for IGNOU admissions.

Ques. How is the fee structure defined for Diploma and PG Diploma IGNOU admission?

Ans. The fee structure includes the registration fee (or application fee), total tuition fee and the exam fee as per IGNOU rules and regulations for both Diploma and PG Diploma courses admission.

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Admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) program at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is straightforward and primarily online. The eligibility criteria require candidates to have passed their 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board, with specific subjects or a minimum percentage in certain courses. For instance, the B.Sc in Biochemistry honors requires 50% in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) subjects. There is no entrance examination for B.Sc admissions, streamlining the process for students.

The application is submitted via the IGNOU website, where candidates must upload Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and other necessary documents. Application timelines are flexible, often extending for late applicants with a nominal late fee. No cutoff ranks or scores apply, but the open learning structure attracts students needing flexibility, such as those preparing for other exams. Exams are conducted biannually with a 3-hour duration for each subject. The university operates on a credit-based system, and the open structure allows students to study remotely, utilizing resources like the e-Sarthi portal.

IGNOU is recognized for affordability, requiring only the registration fee and annual tuition, making it an attractive option for those seeking a distance learning setup. This option is particularly beneficial for students unable to attend regular classes or those from regions with limited university access.

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Last Date of Application Submission for Session 2025 [B.Com]	Oct 15, 2025
Last Date of Application Submission for Session 2025 [B.Ed]	Oct 15, 2025
Last Date of Application Submission for Session 2025 [B.Sc]	Oct 15, 2025

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I applied for bsc courses at Delhi Universirty but couldn't make in due to low marks scored in my 12th board exams. The cutoffs were really high, minimum 90% in 2020. The admission process for the BSCG course at IGNOU is fully online. You only need to visit university/study centres in case of any issues with your study material delivery. Eligibility for this course is 12th pass. There is no entrance exam for the course.

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I did not applied in any college because I did not like to give allotment system like other colleges I want directly addmission in college but I am very busy to my work this is the reason I chose IGNOU My college has directly addmission process 12 pass from any recognised university is the eligibility of my university I have also give cuet and I scored good marks on them but my subjects criteria is not eligible for some colleges

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I wanted to choose delhi university but because of some issues i had to choose ignou. no i have not applied for ther colleges. and i have choosen ignou for my further studies wat went is thst i thought that ignou also organise every sunday classes for the students so that they can also get chance to learn and to get some knowledge offline but they didn't. admission process of college is simple you just need to go to the offical website of the ignou and on the admission icon you need to go and register and pay the fee along with asked information that's it. admission experience was nice and there s no specifications about the cutoffs anybody can apply for this.

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IGNOU gives admission to almost everyone because it follows an open-learning system. There is no strict entrance exam for most courses, so anyone who meets the basic eligibility can take admission easily. The entire IGNOU admission process can be done online — filling the form, uploading documents, and paying the fees can all be done easily through their website. Eligibility for IGNOU Admission: It depends on the course. For undergraduate courses, you generally need to have completed 10+2. For postgraduate courses (like MA Sociology), you need a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Some professional or diploma courses may have additional requirements, but most IGNOU programs have flexible eligibility.

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I did not applied to any other colleges as I have liked IGNOU for my studies. Admission process of my college was online. And any exams were not conducted for my course while taking admission. I don't know about cutoffs.

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I had also applied in DU for B.Sc. (Hons) Statistics but the cutoffs were very high and only a few top colleges offered that course. DU SOL also did not provide B.Sc. courses at that time, so I finally chose IGNOU. The admission process is fully online through the IGNOU website. You need to sign in, upload your Class 10 and 12 marksheets, Aadhaar or other supporting documents, fill personal details, and pay the course fee. For most courses you just need to pass Class 12, but for some courses there is a percentage requirement or specific subjects needed to study in class 12 like in my case maths. My overall admission experience was okay, but the approval process took a long time. In my case, it took almost 3 months to finally get the confirmation of admission.

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I have not applied for other colleges. As I am preparing for UPSC, this course is very convenient to me. The admission process of the college is pretty simple. You need to clear your bachelor program for admission in Master's degree. There is no cutoff for the course. However they take long time to confirm your admission as there are a big number of students for all over India.

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I want to choose my college over the other colleges because this give me the chance to get MSc certificate in distance mode because I am a Dietitian so I couldn't give time to study in regular also this college give me the best faculties those are help me a lot to understand the papers and help me to know detailed about the Dietetics which is help me in my working life also

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I chose IGNOU over other colleges like DU which also provides open learning because Du exam centres are only in Delhi while IGNOU centres are everywhere in India even at the most remote places. I couldn't travel to Delhi every semester and the fees was also considerably high there. For admission at Ignou it was very easy as I just needed to fill the online form from it's portal and then make upi payment.

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IGNOU: 45 Answered Questions

How long does it usually take for IGNOU to confirm admissions taken through their online submission system?

Manit JouraPost Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

First and foremost, you must wait until the last date for admission to that cycle has passed. Following that, you should receive confirmation within two to three weeks. After confirmation, you will receive a message on your registered phone number and via email.

After submitting the required documents, the mail regarding admission acceptance is received within an hour.

People at each IGNOU regional center are extremely helpful. When contacted, the concerned individual reviewed my brother's form and provided details regarding discrepancies as well as a solution.

Overall, it is a quick procedure, and if you have not received your confirmation, please contact your regional center.

If I take admission to IGNOU in January session when will my term-end exam be conducted?

Anuradha ThakurMCA MAH MSW MPA MAPY MPS from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

If you enroll in the January session:

Yearly programs — You must submit your assignments by September 30th and your TEE by December 30th.

Semi-annual/semester programs — You must turn in your assignments by April 15th, and your TEE by June 30th.

If you enroll in the July session.

Yearly program—You must submit your assignments by March 31st, and your TEE in June.

Semi-annual/semester programs — You must turn in your assignments by October 15th, and your TEE in December.

IGNOU exams are held twice a year. In June and December. Occasionally, IGNOU extends the deadline.

There's one more thing to think about. Assignments for the July session and the January session (for the following year of that July session) are the same in IGNOU. Also, when you submit the assignments, make sure that they are the most recent available assignments for your course for the current year in which you are submitting them. For example, if you enrolled in January 2021 and did not complete the assignments in the first year, you must complete the newly available assignments for the next year, which are for the January 2022 session.

What is the process to cancel a course from IGNOU?

Mitanshi VatsMCA MAH MSW MPA MAPY MPS from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

You have two options for cancelling your admission.

Send an email to your local centre.
Visit the regional centre and request that your admission be cancelled.
To find the email address of your regional centre, simply login to IGNOU and select the view address option in the regional centre column.

You will receive information about your regional centres, such as their email address and phone number.

You must include the following information in your email.

Your name
Your registration number
Your program's title
Attach your IGNOU ID and Aadhar card (or any other ID for identification, such as a voter ID) and explain why you are withdrawing.

If you are a new candidate who has not yet received your study materials, you will be refunded, but I have no idea if you are an old student. After cancelling your admission, it usually takes 15 to 20 days to receive your refund.

Another thing is that you must check your admission status on your own by logging in to your account because they do not notify you via email or text message.

Are master's degrees from IGNOU acceptable for admission into Ph.D courses in top universities?

Anumita MukharjeeM.com from Indira Gandhi National Open University (2018)

Yes, IGNOU is UGC approved, so masters degrees from IGNOU are acceptable for Ph.D. courses in top universities.

But to get admission you will have to meet the other eligibility criteria as well. The university will check your marks, rank, average, and age. As IGNOU is an open university, there is no age bar for learning any degree.

Are master's degrees from IGNOU acceptable for admission into Ph.D. courses in top universities?

Parth TyagiM.A. in Economics, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

It is not only accepted, but it also falls into the H+ category. The H + classification simply indicates that the degrees earned at this institution are transferable to the university sector. It has nothing to do with a preliminary decision on whether this institution's qualifications can be equated with German higher education qualifications. It should be noted that no equivalence determination or evaluation of higher education institutions in Anabin occurs on the Status down.

Contrary to popular belief, the question of whether a foreign institution corresponds to a German university or a German university of applied sciences is not answered. In the field of higher education, equivalence definitions and assessments are conducted solely in terms of final types and degrees.

What is the purpose of a study center/regional center in IGNOU?

Yashoda JoshiB.C.A in Bachelor of Computer Applications Degrees, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Every state in India may have at least one IGNOU regional centre. Some people may have multiples. Kerala, for example, has two.

Regional centres provide admission, textbooks, and results, among other things.

Some courses are available for study in regional centres, but they are uncommon. Study centres are typically used for classes as well as the administration of theory and practical exams.

There are numerous IGNOU study centres located throughout the state and the country. Typically, each district in a state has at least one IGNOU study centre. However, this is conditional on the state. One issue is that not all study centres offer all IGNOU courses.

It is possible that the course you want to study is not available at your nearest study centre. As a result, you must choose a study centre based on your desired course. This is due to the fact that a course that requires practical classes requires a study centre with computer facilities, and so on.

You can attend classes at the study centre, and before the exams, the study centre sends all of your information to the regional centre, such as your attendance, assignment submission, and so on. The regional centre then combines all of this information with your term-end exam results to produce a final result.

What is the procedure for pursuing B.Ed from IGNOU?

Eash MishraB.A. Bed from Indira Gandhi National Open University (2013)

IGNOU offers a distance B.Ed program with a duration of 3 years. For pursuing B.Ed from IGNOU, the candidates need to meet the following eligibility criteria.

The candidates should have minimum marks of 50% from a bachelor's degree or master’s degree with any stream (science/commerce/arts).

The students who have successfully completed NCTE recognized teacher education courses in an offline mode can also apply.

A diploma or trained in-service teacher is now an additional elementary education required for enrollment into B.Ed program in IGNOU.

There is a 5% relaxation scheme for SC/ST and PWD candidates as per the guidelines of the central government.

Entrance examination:

For any candidates who wish to pursue B.Ed from IGNOU compulsory to appear for the entrance examination conducted by IGNOU. Without the entrance test, there is no acceptance for B.Ed admission.

The final admission is based on the merit list with the consideration of the entrance score.

Application procedure:

Visit the original website of IGNOU and click on the declaration button to continue.

Fill out the application form by entering the program code and further you will get an enrollment number for the login process.

After logging in, the payment process can be done by clicking the submit button.

IGNOU displays the hall ticket for the term-end entrance examination (TEE).

The hall ticket can be downloaded by entering the program code and 9 digit enrollment number.

Course fee:

IGNOU charges a total of 50,000 amount course fees for 3 years of the B.Ed program.

Cut-off:

50 candidates are taken for admission. Here is the detailed information of the expected IGNOU 2020 cut-off for the B.Ed program including all categories of students.

Category	Cut-off
General	61-78
OBC	57-60
SC	54-60
ST	52-53
PWD	50-75

Only those candidates who meet all the above-mentioned eligibility criteria can seek admission for BEd at IGNOU. The final selection is based on the merit list followed by a personal interview.

How do I get my IGNOU ID card after taking admission in the MA programme?

Aasif DarPost Grady from IGNOU (Graduated 2016)

To get your IGNOU ID card you need to visit your IGNOU regional centre. You can collect it from there. The ID card should have a stamp of IGNOU on it which makes it valid. If you will download your IGNOU ID card online, it does not have the stamp making it invalid. This will be a major problem in your exams.

It is highly possible that IGNOU does not mail your card. Most of the time you will have to visit the regional centre personally to get your IGNOU ID card.

When my term-end examination will take place as I enrolled in MEG 1 IGNOU in the month of July?

Sourabh MohantyM.A ECO from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Every year, IGNOU holds its TEE (Term End Examinations) in June and December.

The practical and theoretical parts of the same course must be mentioned separately in the exam form, and the fees are also separate for both. The exam fee for both theory and practical courses/papers is currently 60/- rupees.

Typically, a grace period of 10-20 days is also allowed for the submission of examination forms, with a Late Fee of around 1000/- rupees as of now. The exact end date of the grace period as well as the late fee amount are communicated separately.

If the previous examination's results have not been declared, you should include those courses in the exam form. You may also be exempt from paying the exam fee for such courses. At the time of exam form submission, confirm this with the respective study center. Please keep in mind that the assignment portion of the respective courses must be completed before submitting the exam, or your hall ticket for the examination may be withheld. You are considered an Eligible Candidate once you register for a course and complete the semester/year allotted to that course.

Once you are eligible, you can take the exam in any subsequent TEE (June or December). You can still appear in both TEEs if your course is year-based rather than semester-based. This is a major source of confusion for students enrolled in annual programs.

You may reappear for a paper as many times as necessary to pass it (mind the maximum program duration, however). If the previous examination result was not declared or if you did not receive at least 40% pass marks, you should reappear.

You cannot reappear for that course TEE once you have received the minimum required marks (typically 40%). You must complete ALL courses within the maximum time frame for the Program.

What is the admission procedure of IGNOU courses?

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Here are the details regarding IGNOU admission procedure.

You can apply through the online mode. It is easier and time-saving. Register yourself on the admission page of the official website of IGNOU and fill in the application form. Fill out the required details carefully and upload the documents needed. Go through your application form once, and check for any errors. Once you are done reviewing, pay the admission fees through the online payment method.
You can apply offline as well. Download IGNOU prospectus from the official website and submit your application form to IGNOU regional office, before the closing date.

Note that offline application mode is limited for a few courses and only some of the regional centers are accepting offline applications.

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