Welcome to Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), a premier institution established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 with the mission to democratize
                                    education
                                    in India and beyond. Empowered by the IGNOU Act, the University holds a unique mandate to provide inclusive and equitable access to higher education across the
                                    nation
                                    and through its overseas learner support centres, reflecting its expansive jurisdiction and global vision.
                                
                                
                                    IGNOU proudly stands as the No. 1 Open Universityin the National Institutional Ranking
                                    Framework (NIRF) and the first Open University to receive the prestigious A++
                                    accreditation from NAAC, these are recognitions of its excellence in the open, distance and
                                    online learning system. With over 69 Regional Centres, 2,000+ Learner Support Centres
                                    pan-India, and 25 Overseas Study Centres in 15 countries, IGNOU reaches the remotest
                                    corners of India and serves diverse learners, including marginalized communities, persons
                                    with disabilities, and international students.
                                 As a torchbearer of innovation, IGNOU integrates technology with education through
                                    initiatives like MOOCs on SWAYAM, SWAYAM PRABHA channels, and e-Gyankosh,
                                    ensuring quality education is both accessible and affordable. With 325 programmes,
                                    including Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUP) and skill-based courses, the
                                    University continues to align with the National Education Policy 2020 to meet emerging
                                    educational and professional needs. IGNOU offers 45 online academic programmes through
                                    its own Learning Management System (LMS).
                                
                                    IGNOU has attained a significant milestone in the realm of innovation and has been ranked
                                    among the top ten "Institutes of National Importance and Central Universities" due to its
                                    endeavors to promote entrepreneurship and innovation. Furthermore, it has been positioned
                                    within the 151-300 range of overall rankings according to the NIRF-Innovation rating-2023.
                                    The role of the university in shaping India’s educational landscape is immense. Through
                                    strategic collaborations, groundbreaking research, and its unwavering commitment to
                                    quality, IGNOU reinforces the pillars of access, affordability, equity, and excellence in
                                    education.
                                
                                    We invite you to explore IGNOU’s unparalleled legacy and be part of a vibrant journey
                                    toward academic and professional growth.
                                
                                    Prof. Uma Kanjilal
                                    Vice Chancellor, IGNOU