IGNOU Signs an MoU With Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd to offer Work-based Bachelor of Business Administration (Services Management) Programme
IGNOU has signed an MOU with Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd. (MKCL)to offer Work-based Bachelor of Business Administration (Services Management) Programme, (BBA @ Workplace).This MOU aims to offer an innovative work-based Bachelor of Business Administration (Services Management) programme for young aspiring professionals who want to pursue a bright career in Services Industry Pan India.In the presence of Prof. Uma Kanjilal, Vice Chancellor, IGNOU, the MOU was signed by Dr. Alok Chaube,Registrar (Administration), IGNOU and Prof. Sameer Pande, Managing Director, MKCL Pune.
Welcoming the MKCL’s Managing DirectorProf. Sameer Pande, and Senior General Manager, Dr. Revathi Namjoshi, Prof. M. S. Senam Raju, Director, School of Management Studies, IGNOU said that the unique pedagogy adopted by MKCL for the Bachelor programme which predominantly is online based with learning while working focus, and added that he is hopeful of the success of the programme as it draws strength from both the organization benefiting the learner.
The MoU Signing Ceremony has been witnessed by the Directors of Schools, Heads of Divisions/ Centres/ Units and faculty members of the School of Management Studies.
Rajesh Sharma (President of India Awardee for the Best Bharat Scouts and Guides Rover)
Date Extended – Applications for the Award of IGNOU Research Fellowship for PhD Scholars (July 2023 Batch).
As per the decision of the Selection-Cum-Screening Committee, the last date of application for IGNOU-Research Fellowship (2023 Batch) has been extended up to 30th April, 2025 til 04:00 PM.
No further Extension of last date for filling up the Online Examination Form for both ODL and Online Programmes for June, 2025 Term-end Examination
The University has extended the last date for filling up the online examination form for June, 2025 Term-end Examination for both ODL programme and Online Programme.
Filling up of Online Examination form without late fee: upto 28th April, 2025
Filling up of Online Examination form with late fee of Rs. 1100/-: from 29th April, 2025 to 4th May, 2025
Date Extension-Notification for the engagement of a Consultant (Video Editing) in EMPC, IGNOU
Date has been extended for the engaging two consultant (Video Editing) in Electronic Media Production Centre, IGNOU, on 6 months contract basis renewable up to 2 years or 60 years of age whichever is earlier in EMPC, IGNOU, New Delhi .The last date for the application is 16-05-2024
List of Selected candidates (from waiting list) for admission to PhD in various discipline
The list of selected candidates (from waiting list) for July 2024 session of PhD admissions in various discipline was duly approved by Competent Authority.
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IGNOU Extends Application Deadline for B.Ed. and B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exams
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced an extension of the deadline for submitting online applications for the entrance examination for B.Ed. and B.Sc. Nursing programs (January 2025 Session). The entrance exam is scheduled to be held on March 16, 2025.
The new deadline for submission of online application forms is now 6:00 PM on February 28, 2025. Interested candidates who have not yet applied are encouraged to do so before the extended deadline.
Candidates are advised to visit the official IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in) regularly for the latest updates and detailed information regarding the entrance examination, eligibility criteria, and application process.
Rajesh Sharma (President of India Awardee for the Best Bharat Scouts and Guides Rover)
Extension of the last date for filling up the Online Examination Form for both ODL and Online Programmes for June, 2025 Term-end Examination
The University has extended the last date for filling up the online examination form for June, 2025 Term-end Examination for both ODL programme and Online Programme.
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invites applications for engagement of Staff
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E-magazine, Manas launched by the School of Social Sciences, IGNOU
The Discipline of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, IGNOU launched an e-magazine, Manas. The magazine's purpose is to create awareness about mental health and well-being. Manas will be released triannually, and its first issue was released on 2nd April 2025, on World Autism Awareness Day.
Extension of last date for submission of Assignments, Project Report, Field Work Journal, Practicum, Dissertation and Internship Report for ODL, Online programmes, GOAL and EVBB for June-2025 TEE.
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Further extension of the last date for January, 2025 Fresh Admission
The Competent Authority has approved the extension of the last date for January, 2025 Fresh Admission till 31st March, 2025 in respect of all notified programmes offered in ODL and Online mode (except for Semester based and Certificate Programmes).
Further Extension of last date for January, 2025 Re-registration
The Competent Authority has approved the extension of the last date for January, 2025 Re-registration till 31st March, 2025 with late fee of Rs. 200/ for all programmes (except Semester based programmes) offered in ODL and Online mode.
IGNOU confers over 3 Lakh Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates at its 38th Convocation
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The Indira Gandhi National Open University hosted its 38th Convocation today at Baba Saheb Ambedkar Convention Centre, IGNOU Maidan Garhi Campus. The University conferred more than 3 Lakh degrees, diplomas, and certificates in the Convocation to the successful students in their respective programmes. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India was the Chief Guest and delivered the 38th Convocation Address on the occasion.
Addressing the students and the IGNOU fraternity virtually on the occasion, the Hon’ble Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said “it is a pleasure to have got the opportunity to speak at the IGNOU’s 38th Convocation, celebrating the success of over 3.17 lakh successful learners—the highest in the University’s history. Since its establishment in 1985, IGNOU has revolutionized education by making it affordable, flexible, and inclusive. With over 35 lakh learners and a strong global presence across 58 countries, IGNOU is the world’s largest university, ensuring education reaches all, including marginalized communities. Its excellence is reflected in its top ranking among Open Universities in NIRF 2024”.
Emphasizing IGNOU’s role in implementing transformative NEP 2020, the Hon’ble Minister said “India’s education system is undergoing a change under NEP 2020 offering flexibility, multidisciplinary learning, vocational training, and technology-driven education. IGNOU is playing a key role in implementing these reforms, offering diverse programs tailored for working professionals, international students, jail inmates, and defense personnel. Its regional language initiatives, including MBA courses in multiple languages, will help in better comprehension, while promoting accessibility.
Highlighting the demographic dividend advantage that India has, the Minister laid stress on the need for Skill development which is crucial for India’s youth, with 65% of the population under 35. He spoke of the IGNOU’s industry-aligned vocational programs and collaborations with NSDC, ensuring employability through NSQF-approved courses in healthcare and environmental science. He also commended the University for embracing technological advancements such as AI and digital learning to provide quality education remotely.
Capacity-building programs, including teacher training initiatives, are strengthening education at all levels, he said. And as we work toward Viksit Bharat@2047, IGNOU must expand digital education, strengthen global collaborations, and promote lifelong learning, the Hon’ble Minister concluded.
As the Guest of Honour at IGNOU’s 38th Convocation, Prof. Pawan Kumar Singh, Director, IIM Tiruchirappalli, lauded the University for its efforts in making higher education accessible to all sections of society. He commended IGNOU’s use of technology to enhance educational outreach and make learning more inclusive. Prof. Singh emphasized the need to keep pace with the rapid transformations occurring in various spheres of life. He highlighted the crucial role of education in shaping an individual's life, drawing insights from the Bhagavad Gita. He acknowledged the profound impact of technology on education and daily life, stressing how its integration has revolutionized learning and accessibility. He underscored the importance of institutional practices that foster connections between alumni and industry to maximize the benefits of the demographic dividend.
Prof. Uma Kanjilal, Vice-Chancellor IGNOU in her address at the occasion said that IGNOU has been successful in realizing its mandate of access, inclusion, quality and affordability in higher education. With an average annual intake of 7.5 lakh learners, the University is making significant contributions to the gross enrolment ratio in higher education.
IGNOU has proactively implemented the provisions of NEP 2020, viz. FYUP, multiple entry and exit, teaching in regional languages, etc. Integration of skills has been done in many programmes. Five skill-based bachelor Degree Programmes have been specially designed for the Agniveers of the defence forces. More than 5000 Agniveers have been enrolled in these programmes.
The University is continuously adding new academic programmes and reaching out to new learner segments. In 2024 a total of 47 new programmes were launched, taking the total number of programmes to 334.
The international presence of the University has significantly expanded, with its footprint in 70 countries.
As a part of infrastructure augmentation, six new Regional Centre buildings have been constructed and were inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Education in February 2024. The digital infrastructure augmentation in the form of smart classrooms is also being done.
The Convocation function was conducted simultaneously at 39 Regional Centers of the University across the country and at the Overseas Center of the University in 15 countries. while the main function was held at the University headquarters. The proceedings of the Convocation were made available live on IGNOU’s Gyan Darshan Channel, broadcast through Gyan Vani, and webcast through IGNOU portal, YouTube, and Swayam Prabha Channels. IGNOU's Facebook Page also streamed it live.
इंदिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय मुक्त विश्वविद्यालय ने आज बाबा साहेब अंबेडकर कन्वेंशन सेंटर, इग्नू मैदान गढ़ी परिसर में अपना 38वां दीक्षांत समारोह आयोजित किया। विश्वविद्यालय ने अपने-अपने कार्यक्रमों में सफल छात्रों को दीक्षांत समारोह में 3 लाख से अधिक डिग्री, डिप्लोमा और प्रमाण पत्र प्रदान किए। इस अवसर पर भारत सरकार के शिक्षा मंत्रालय के माननीय मंत्री श्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान मुख्य अतिथि थे और उन्होंने 38वें दीक्षांत समारोह को संबोधित किया।
इस अवसर पर छात्रों और इग्नू बिरादरी को वर्चुअली संबोधित करते हुए, माननीय मंत्री श्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान ने कहा, “इग्नू के 38वें दीक्षांत समारोह में बोलने का अवसर मिलना खुशी की बात है, जिसमें 3.17 लाख से अधिक सफल शिक्षार्थियों की सफलता का जश्न मनाया जा रहा है- जो विश्वविद्यालय के इतिहास में सबसे अधिक है। 1985 में अपनी स्थापना के बाद से, इग्नू ने शिक्षा को किफायती, लचीला और समावेशी बनाकर इसमें क्रांति ला दी है। 35 लाख से अधिक शिक्षार्थियों और 58 देशों में एक मजबूत वैश्विक उपस्थिति के साथ, इग्नू दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा विश्वविद्यालय है, जो यह सुनिश्चित करता है कि शिक्षा हाशिए के समुदायों सहित सभी तक पहुंचे। इसकी उत्कृष्टता एनआईआरएफ 2024 में ओपन यूनिवर्सिटीज में इसकी शीर्ष रैंकिंग में परिलक्षित होती है।” परिवर्तनकारी एनईपी 2020 को लागू करने में इग्नू की भूमिका पर जोर देते हुए, माननीय मंत्री ने कहा इग्नू इन सुधारों को लागू करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभा रहा है, जिसमें कामकाजी पेशेवरों, अंतरराष्ट्रीय छात्रों, जेल के कैदियों और रक्षा कर्मियों के लिए अनुकूलित विविध कार्यक्रम पेश किए जा रहे हैं। कई भाषाओं में एमबीए पाठ्यक्रमों सहित इसकी क्षेत्रीय भाषा पहल, बेहतर समझ में मदद करेगी, साथ ही सुलभता को बढ़ावा देगी।
भारत के जनसांख्यिकीय लाभांश लाभ पर प्रकाश डालते हुए, मंत्री ने कौशल विकास की आवश्यकता पर जोर दिया, जो भारत के युवाओं के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है, जहाँ 65% आबादी 35 वर्ष से कम है। उन्होंने इग्नू के उद्योग-संरेखित व्यावसायिक कार्यक्रमों और NSDC के साथ सहयोग के बारे में बात की, जो स्वास्थ्य सेवा और पर्यावरण विज्ञान में NSQF-अनुमोदित पाठ्यक्रमों के माध्यम से रोजगार सुनिश्चित करता है। उन्होंने दूरस्थ रूप से गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षा प्रदान करने के लिए AI और डिजिटल लर्निंग जैसी तकनीकी प्रगति को अपनाने के लिए विश्वविद्यालय की सराहना की। उन्होंने कहा कि शिक्षक प्रशिक्षण पहल सहित क्षमता निर्माण कार्यक्रम सभी स्तरों पर शिक्षा को मजबूत कर रहे हैं। और जैसा कि हम विकसित भारत@2047 की दिशा में काम करते हैं, इग्नू को डिजिटल शिक्षा का विस्तार करना चाहिए, वैश्विक सहयोग को मजबूत करना चाहिए और आजीवन सीखने को बढ़ावा देना चाहिए, माननीय मंत्री ने निष्कर्ष निकाला।
इग्नू के 38वें दीक्षांत समारोह में मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में आईआईएम तिरुचिरापल्ली के निदेशक प्रो. पवन कुमार सिंह ने उच्च शिक्षा को समाज के सभी वर्गों के लिए सुलभ बनाने के विश्वविद्यालय के प्रयासों की सराहना की। उन्होंने शिक्षा की पहुंच बढ़ाने और सीखने को अधिक समावेशी बनाने के लिए इग्नू द्वारा प्रौद्योगिकी के उपयोग की सराहना की। प्रो. सिंह ने जीवन के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में हो रहे तीव्र परिवर्तनों के साथ तालमेल बनाए रखने की आवश्यकता पर बल दिया। उन्होंने भगवद गीता से अंतर्दृष्टि प्राप्त करते हुए व्यक्ति के जीवन को आकार देने में शिक्षा की महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका पर प्रकाश डाला। उन्होंने शिक्षा और दैनिक जीवन पर प्रौद्योगिकी के गहन प्रभाव को स्वीकार किया और इस बात पर जोर दिया कि कैसे इसके एकीकरण ने सीखने और पहुंच में क्रांति ला दी है। उन्होंने संस्थागत प्रथाओं के महत्व को रेखांकित किया जो जनसांख्यिकीय लाभांश के लाभों को अधिकतम करने के लिए पूर्व छात्रों और उद्योग के बीच संबंधों को बढ़ावा देते हैं।
इस अवसर पर इग्नू की कुलपति प्रो. उमा कांजीलाल ने अपने संबोधन में कहा कि इग्नू उच्च शिक्षा में पहुंच, समावेश, गुणवत्ता और सामर्थ्य के अपने अधिदेश को साकार करने में सफल रहा है। 7.5 लाख शिक्षार्थियों के औसत वार्षिक प्रवेश के साथ, विश्वविद्यालय उच्च शिक्षा में सकल नामांकन अनुपात में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दे रहा है। इग्नू ने एनईपी 2020 के प्रावधानों को सक्रिय रूप से लागू किया है, जैसे एफवाईयूपी, मल्टीपल एंट्री और एग्जिट, क्षेत्रीय भाषाओं में शिक्षण आदि। कई कार्यक्रमों में कौशल का एकीकरण किया गया है। रक्षा बलों के अग्निवीरों के लिए विशेष रूप से पांच कौशल-आधारित स्नातक डिग्री कार्यक्रम तैयार किए गए हैं। इन कार्यक्रमों में 5000 से अधिक अग्निवीरों का नामांकन किया गया है। विश्वविद्यालय लगातार नए शैक्षणिक कार्यक्रम जोड़ रहा है और नए शिक्षार्थी वर्गों तक पहुंच बना रहा है। 2024 में कुल 47 नए कार्यक्रम शुरू किए गए, जिससे कार्यक्रमों की कुल संख्या 334 हो गई।
विश्वविद्यालय की अंतर्राष्ट्रीय उपस्थिति में उल्लेखनीय वृद्धि हुई है, तथा इसकी उपस्थिति 70 देशों में है।
बुनियादी ढांचे में वृद्धि के एक भाग के रूप में, छह नए क्षेत्रीय केंद्र भवनों का निर्माण किया गया है, जिनका उद्घाटन माननीय शिक्षा मंत्री द्वारा फरवरी 2024 में किया जाएगा। स्मार्ट कक्षाओं के रूप में डिजिटल बुनियादी ढांचे में वृद्धि भी की जा रही है।
दीक्षांत समारोह देश भर में विश्वविद्यालय के 39 क्षेत्रीय केंद्रों और 15 देशों में विश्वविद्यालय के विदेशी केंद्रों पर एक साथ आयोजित किया गया, जबकि मुख्य समारोह विश्वविद्यालय मुख्यालय में आयोजित किया गया। दीक्षांत समारोह की कार्यवाही को इग्नू के ज्ञान दर्शन चैनल पर लाइव उपलब्ध कराया गया, ज्ञान वाणी के माध्यम से प्रसारित किया गया, तथा इग्नू पोर्टल, यूट्यूब और स्वयं प्रभा चैनलों के माध्यम से वेबकास्ट किया गया। इग्नू के फेसबुक पेज पर भी इसका सीधा प्रसारण किया गया।