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IGNOU Language Courses (SOFL) Admission 2024: Eligibility, Fees, List

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IGNOU School of Foreign Languages (SOFL) provides the certificate courses in French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Korean and Japanese.

The School of Foreign Languages is among the top 21 schools at IGNOU, established in 2007. Its main aim is to provide students with the best of facilities which they are expecting from the open University. Its aim is to deliver innovative, cost-effective language learning from all parts of society.

To promote communication across the borders with full flow. With the practical ongoing scenario nowadays, the student needs to learn languages. The expertise in any language will boost your resume and put an everlasting impression on others.

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SOFL offers language courses in both diploma and certificate courses. There are 8 certificate courses and one diploma course.

IGNOU Language Courses Eligibility Criteria

Candidates have to fulfil the Eligibility Criteria to seek admission to various language courses. Here is the detailed information regarding the Eligibility, durations, minimum age and maximum age, medium of instructions.

Courses	Eligibility	Minimum Duration/Maximum Duration	Minimum Age/Maximum Age	Medium of Instructions
Diploma in Teaching German as Foreign Language (DTG)	Candidates having BA degree, German knowledge of B1 level and/or equivalent language proficiency	1year/4years	No bar/No bar	German
Certificate in the language	10+2, Minimum 18 years of age	6months/2years	No bar/No Bar	Russian and English
Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture	Meant for young, adults, working people, scholars. The candidate much be above 18 years of age	6months/2 years	No bar/No bar	Spanish and English
Certificate in Korean Language and Culture	10+2, Minimum 18years of age	6months/2 years	18 years/No bar	Korean and English
Certificate in the Japanese Language	10+2, Minimum age 18	1year/3 years	18 years/No bar	Japanese and English
Certificate in the German Language	10+2 completed or 18 years of age	6months/2 years	No bar/No bar	German and English
Certificate in the Persian Language	10+2 completed or 18 years of age	6 months/2years	18 years/No bar	Persian and English
Certificate in the French Language	10+2 or it's equivalent	6months/2 years	18 years/No bar	French and English
Certificate in the Arabic Language	10+2 or 18years of age	6 months/2 years	No bar/No bar	Arabic and English

IGNOU Language Courses Admission Guidelines

Admission to certificate programs in language courses commences in both January and July cycle.

The candidates have to visit the official site of IGNOU and fill the application form of the desired courses which has to be pursued by the candidate.
All the required details need to be entered correctly.
Application forms once submitted cannot be corrected.
In case of filling of the offline form, the candidate should download the form from the official site and fill in the required details and submit it via mail on University mailing address.

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IGNOU Language Courses Course Details

The full programme details are given below:

Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language
Certificate in the Russian Language
Certificate in the Arabic Language
Certificate in the Persian Language
Certificate in the German Language
Certificate in Korean Language and Culture
Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture
Certificate in the French Language
Certificate in the Japanese Language

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IGNOU Language Courses Fee Structure

The fee structure for the language courses are:

Courses	Fees(INR)
Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language	7000
Certificate in Russian Language	2500
Certificate in the Arabic Language	1200
Certificate in the Persian Language	1800, with 200 extra for registration.
Certificate in the German Language	2500, with 200 extra as registration fee
Certificate in Korean Language and Culture	2500
Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture	2500, with 200 extra as a registration fee
Certificate in the French Language	4800
Certificate in the Japanese Language	5400

IGNOU Language Courses FAQs

Ques. Does IGNOU provide masters in Language courses?

Ans. Yes, IGNOU provides masters in language courses. Only the selected certificate courses have a masters degree.

Ques. What is the Eligibility Criteria in the language courses?

Ans. Eligibility Criteria differs from course to course. For more info refer to the Eligibility section.

Ques. Does IGNOU provide flexibility in language courses?

Ans. Yes, they provide complete flexibility in these courses. But there is a duration of completing these courses within the stipulated time.

Ques. Does IGNOU offer the language course that can help in the Indian Navy, Navy?

Ans. Yes, the school offers the programmes specific to these organisations like Indian Navy, Navy, Air Force.

Ques. What are the minimum criteria to learn any foreign language?

Ans. The Minimum criteria for learning any foreign language is that you should have a basic knowledge of that particular language and the candidate should be 18+ in age.

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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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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?

Adrija BanerjeeM.A Political Science from Indira Gandhi National Open University (2018)

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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