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Indira Gandhi National Open University Online

AICTE Approved

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UGC Approved

World's largest open university, NAAC A++, since 1985.

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Key program highlights

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Established by Act of Parliament, 1985

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 and has continuously striven to build an inclusive knowledge society through inclusive education.

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World's largest open university — 3 million+ students

IGNOU serves the educational aspirations of over 3 million students in India and other countries.

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21 Schools of Studies, 67 Regional Centres, 2,667 Learner Support Centres

21 Schools of Studies and a network of 67 regional centres, around 2,667 learner support centres, and 29 overseas partner institutions.

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228 programmes across certificate to doctoral levels

The University offers about 228 certificate, diploma, degree and doctoral programmes.

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810 faculty members + 33,212 academic counsellors

Around 810 faculty members and 574 academic staff at the headquarters and regional centres, and about 33,212 academic counsellors from conventional institutions, professional organisations, and industry.

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Centre for Online Education (COE) — est. 2019

Centre for Online Education (COE) was established on June 7, 2019 vide notification IG/Admn(c)/Not./2019/237 with approval of the Board of Management.

Ranking & Accreditations

Accreditation By

All India Council for Technical Education Approved

National Assessment and Accreditation Council A++

University Grants Commission Entitled

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BTS

Bachelor of Tourism

Credits96
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Duration36 Months
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BSW

Bachelor of Social Work

Credits138
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Duration36 Months
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BCA

Bachelor of Computer Applications

Credits99
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Duration36 Months
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BFTTM

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

Credits150
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Duration36 Months
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B.Lib

Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences

Credits36
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Duration12 Months
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B.Com

Bachelor of Commerce

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World's Largest Open University

World's Largest Open University

6.7 million enrolled students across 200+ programmes spanning 15 countries.

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Accessible Digital Learning

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Experienced Faculty

Experienced Faculty

Central university faculty with decades of open and distance education expertise.

Career Assistance

Career Assistance

Placement support via 69 regional centres and 2,000+ learner support centres.

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