Advance Courses Offered by the University

To attain the double objectives of extending access to all sections of the public and offering constant professional growth and teaching to all sectors of the country, IGNOUU employs various media and most recent technology in imparting edification.

The University has started a dedicated course on satellite, EduSat recently. The founding of the Inter-University association, the University has guided in a new age of technology-facilitated education in the nation. At present, there are 134 active both-way video-conferencing centers, providing network connectivity to all high enrollment study centers and all the regional centers, which has made it feasible to carry out interactive digital content.

Importance is now being laid on increasing interactive multimedia and online education, and adding significance to the conventional distance education delivery method with contemporary technology-enabled edification within the structure of combined learning. As part of this effort, numerous advance courses are being provided full-time on site, at the head office, some regional centers and at other reputed institutions with which the University has agreements for this reason.

A new Bachelor of Arts course in Applied Sign Language has been commenced in alliance with the University of Central Lancashire in Britain. This course is the archetype one in the world.

The mandate of Indira Gandhi Open University

The directive of the IGNOU is to:

·         Grant access to higher edification to all sectors of the society;

·         Recommend high-class, inventive and necessity-based courses at different levels, to all those who need them

·         Extent of education to the deprived by offering various courses in all parts of the nation at a reasonable cost

·         Encourage, organize and control the standards of education imparted through open and distance learning in the nation.

Advanced Courses offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University

IGNOU - which was established in 1985, incessantly strives to construct an inclusive knowledgeable society through comprehensive education. It has endeavored to boost the Gross Enrollment Ratio by imparting high-quality education through the Open and Distance Learning method. At first, in 1987 the University offered two academic courses that include Diploma in Distance Education and Diploma in Management with a total enrollment of 4528 learners. At present, IGNOU fulfills the educational requirements of millions of people in India and abroad. As on date the University caters the education needs of students in 36 alien countries with 21 Schools of Studies and a set-up of 67 regional centers, approximately 3,000 students’ study canters and 67 centers abroad. This Open University offers a number of doctorate, degree, diploma and certificate courses in various disciplines. It is equipped with adequate faculty members and teaching staff at its headquarters and regional study centers.