January 2011

The 62nd Regional Centre opens in Malabar, Kerala, on January 4.

IGNOU, IAF sign an MoU to enable 100,000 in-service airmen to earn Bachelor’s degree.

IGNOU, BTI sign an MoU to start a programme on MBA in Financial Markets.

February 2011

IGNOU, in collaboaration with NHRC, launch an online training programme on human rights for police personnel.

IGNOU signs an MoU with the NCRI (MHRD)  to launch internship/skill development certificate programme.

IGNOU organises a workshop on 'Gender Responsive Budgeting' on February 21.

March 2011

The Union Minister of Tourism Subodh Kanth Sahay delivers lecture on 'Skill Development in Tourism and Hospitality in India' on March 18.

IGNOU joins hand with Kendriya Vidhalaya Sangam (KVS)  for a national-level training programme for KVS teachers.

IGNOU's DEP-SSA organised a seminar to improve quality education through ODL mode.

April 2011

IGNOU organises 22nd Convocation on April 2.

Dr Karan Singh launches 'Leadership Programme on Himalayan Ecosystems'.

Visakhapatnam Regional Centre is opened. 

May 2011

IGNOU's School of Law, along with Union Ministry of Home Affairs, organises a national-level workshop for nodal officers.

IGNOU, INTEL join sign an MOU to empower teachers with skills via professional development programmes.

Jodhpur Regional Centre is opened.

June 2011

IGNOU inks pact with three Chinese Universities to tap the country's vast educational market.

The university signs an MOU with the Bankers' Institute of Rural Development (BIRD) to offer programme on 'Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Banking'.

IGNOU holds 23rd Convocation on May 26.

July 2011

Union Minister Dr CP Thakur delivers the 16th Prof G. Ram Reddy lecture on '‘Rural Empowerment and Panchayati Raj Institutions’ on July 2.

The University, in collaboration with Centre for Science DEvelopment and Media Studies (CSDMS) and Elets Technomedia, organise World Education Summit between July 13-15. Union Minister Shri Kapil Sibal delvered the keynote address on the the opening day, while Dr APJ Abdul Kalam delivered validictory address

The University joins hands with the Indian Navy for 'Sagardeep' project to facilitate higher education to Naval sailors.

August 2011

IGNOU tops India's distance learning charts in a survey carried out by Careerrs 360 and Yahoo.

President Pratibha Patil lays the foundation stone of university's Southern Regional campus in Thiruvanathapuram.

The University launches its second level of SMS Alert Services.

September 2011

IGNOU organises 24th Convocation on September 5. The Dalai Lama is honoured with Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa). Ministers of States E Ahmed and Dr D Purandeswari deliver lectures. On the same occasion, Dalai Lama the Centre for Tibetan Studies is inaugurated.

Country's first Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre is inaugurated at the University's headquarters.

IGNOU confers Rajiv Gandhi International Prize to the Azim Premji Foundation.

October 2011

Eminent Scientist Prof CNR Rao inaugurates a two-day seminar on 'Chemistry: Education and Research Frontiers to celebrate International Year of Chemistry 2011 at the University's Convention Centre.

Prof M Aslam is appointed as new IGNOU Vice-Chancellor (Acting) on October 20.

November 2011

IGNOU organises one-day national summit on 'Academia-Corporate interface for up-skilling leaders of tomorrow.'

'IGNOU-UNESCO Science Olympiad Awards 2011' is organised at the university campus.

The university organiseds 26th Foundation Day on November 19. Prof SK Sopory, Vice Chancellor, JNU, was the chief guest on the occasion.