IGNOU Courses: List of Diploma, Degree Programmes in Regular, Online & Distance Modes
Planning on pursuing an IGNOU course? Check out the list of online, regular and distance courses offered by IGNOU in various streams.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers students a diverse range of courses from various streams including Humanities, Commerce, Science, IT & Software, Travel & Tourism, Management, Education, Languages, Mass Communication, Health & Nutrition, Arts (Fine/Performing/Visual) and so on. Students can either opt for a regular course, an online course or even a distance course. IGNOU offers over 200 programmes which consist of various undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma and PG diploma courses.
If you are working and want to pursue an IGNOU online course, there are a variety of courses to choose from. Do not want to pursue a regular course but a certificate course, IGNOU provides such programmes. All programmes and courses offered by IGNOU are known for their credibility and quality. Be it B.Ed or Masters in Anthropology to Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law, IGNOU offers students a diverse range of courses to select from.
If you have completed your graduation and do not look to pursue a full-time mater’s programme, you can choose to pursue a IGNOU diploma course at UG or PG level. You can also opt for short-term certificate and advance certificate courses. However, before applying, you need to meet the eligibility criteria as set by the university. All programmes and courses offered by IGNOU have different eligibility criteria. For some IGNOU courses, candidates also need to appear for entrance exams such as IGNOU OPENMAT and IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test. Also Read: IGNOU Entrance Exams
The eligibility criteria for Bachelor’s and Master’s courses offered at IGNOU are as follows:
- Bachelor’s Programmes: The candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board and should have secured a minimum of 45-55 per cent, depending on the programme applying for admission
- Master’s Programmes: The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 50-55 per cent in their graduation, depending on the programme applying for admission
IGNOU Courses 2021: List of Online, Regular and Distance Programmes
Check out the detailed IGNOU courses list 2021 to pursue degree, diploma or certificate programmes at undergraduate or postgraduate level:
IGNOU Diploma Courses
Check out the complete IGNOU diploma courses list below:
| IGNOU Courses List: Diploma |
|
|---|---|
| Diploma in Aquaculture |
Diploma in BPO Finance & Accounting |
| Diploma in Creative Writing in English |
Diploma in Critical Care Nursing |
| Diploma in Dairy Technology |
Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education |
| Diploma in Elementary Education |
Diploma in Event Management |
| Diploma in Fish Products Technology |
Diploma in HIV and Family Education |
| Diploma in Meat Technology |
Diploma in Modern Office Practice |
| Diploma in Nursing Administration |
Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education |
| Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration & Development |
Diploma in Paralegal Practice |
| Diploma in Production of Value Added Products from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds |
Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language |
| Diploma in Tourism Studies |
Diploma in Urdu |
| Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables |
Diploma in Watershed Management |
| Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development |
Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education |
| Diploma in Horticulture | Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development |
| Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing — Finance and Accounting | Diploma in Retailing |
| Diploma in German | Diploma in Critical Care Nursing |
| Diploma in Theatre Arts | Diploma in Value Education |
IGNOU PG Diploma Courses
Know which IGNOU diploma courses are offered at PG level:
| IGNOU Courses List: PG Diploma |
|
|---|---|
| Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications |
Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental and Occupational Health |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Operation |
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science |
Post-Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies |
Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy |
Post Graduate Diploma in Translation |
| Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations |
Post Graduate Diploma in Appied Statistics |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development | Post Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management | Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking | Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education | Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology |
| Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management | Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Pre-Primary Education | Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Education |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development | Post Graduate Diploma in Development Studies |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility | Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management | Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice | Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s & Gender Studies |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing | Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Counselling |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management | Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health | Post Graduate Diploma in HIV Medicine |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Animal Welfare | |
IGNOU Bachelor Degree Courses
Check out the complete IGNOU degree courses list to be pursued at UG level:
| IGNOU Courses List: Bachelor's Degree |
|
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts |
Bachelor of Arts (General) |
| Bachelor of Arts (General) in Hindi |
Bachelor of Arts (General) in Sanskrit |
| Bachelor of Arts (General) in Urdu |
Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) |
| Bachelor of Business Administration |
Bachelor of Commerce |
| Bachelor of Commerce with Major in Accountancy and Finance |
Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| Bachelor of Education |
Bachelor of Library and Information Science |
| Bachelor of Science |
Bachelor of Science (Hospitality and Hotel Administration) |
| Bachelor of Social Work |
BCom with Major in Corporate Affairs and Administration |
| BCom with Major in Financial and Cost Accounting |
BSc |
| BSc Nursing (Post Basic) |
Bachelor of Arts (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Political Science | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Public Administration | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Sociology |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) Anthropology | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Hindi | Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biochemistry |
Also Read: What is the Scope after Graduation from IGNOU?
IGNOU Master's Degree Courses
Check out the IGNOU degree courses offered at post-graduation level:
| IGNOU Courses List: Master’s Degree |
|
|---|---|
| MA in Distance Education |
MA in Distance Education |
| MA in Gender and Development Studies |
MA in Psychology |
| MA in Translation Studies |
Master of Arts (Economics) |
| Master of Arts (English) |
Master of Arts (Hindi) |
| Master of Arts (History) |
Master of Arts (Philosophy) |
| Master of Arts (Political Science) |
Master of Arts (Public Administration) |
| Master of Arts (Rural Development) |
Master of Arts (Sociology) |
| Master of Arts in Adult Education |
Master of Arts in Development Studies |
| Master of Arts in Extension & Development Studies |
Master of Arts in Gandhi and Peace Studies |
| Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication |
Master of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies |
| Master of Arts (Education) |
Master of Business Administration |
| Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance) |
Master of Commerce |
| Master of Commerce in Business Policy and Corporate Governance |
Master of Commerce in Finance & Taxation |
| Master of Commerce in Management Accounting & Financial Strategies |
Master of Computer Applications |
| Master of Education |
Master of Library and Information Science |
| Master of Science (Counselling and Family Therapy) |
Master of Science (Food and Nutrition) |
| Master of Science (Hospitality Administration) |
Master of Social Work |
| Master of Social Work (Counselling) |
Master of Tourism & Travel Management |
| Masters in Anthropology |
MSc (Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science) |
| Master of Arts Sanskrit | MSc Environmental Science |
IGNOU Certificate Courses
Check out the IGNOU certificate courses list below:
| IGNOU Courses List: Certificate |
|
|---|---|
| Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking |
Certificate in Arabic Language |
| Certificate in Bee Keeping |
Certificate in Business Skills |
| Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law |
Certificate in Communication and IT Skills |
| Certificate in Community Health |
Certificate in Community Radio |
| Certificate in Consumer Protection |
Certificate in Disaster Management |
| Certificate in Energy Technology and Management |
Certificate in Environmental Studies |
| Certificate in Fashion Design |
Certificate in First Aid |
| Certificate in Food & Beverage Service Operation |
Certificate in Food and Nutrition |
| Certificate in French Language |
Certificate in Front Office Operation |
| Certificate in General Duty Assistance |
Certificate in Geriatric Care Assistance |
| Certificate in German Language |
Certificate in Guidance |
| Certificate in Health Care Waste Management |
Certificate in HIV and Family Education |
| Certificate in Home Based Health Care |
Certificate in Home Health Assistance |
| Certificate in House Keeping Operation |
Certificate in Human Rights |
| Certificate in Information Technology |
Certificate in International Humanitarian Law |
| Certificate in Japanese Language |
Certificate in Korean Language & Culture |
| Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing |
Certificate in Newborn & Infant Nursing |
| Certificate in NGO Management |
Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare |
| Certificate in Organic Farming |
Certificate in Performing Arts – Bharatnatyam |
| Certificate in Performing Arts - Hindustani Music |
Certificate in Performing Arts - Karnatak Music |
| Certificate In Performing Arts -Theatre Arts |
Certificate in Persian Language |
| Certificate in Phlebotomy Assistance |
Certificate in Poultry Farming |
| Certificate in Russian Language |
Certificate in Sericulture |
| Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System |
Certificate in Spanish Language & Culture |
| Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language |
Certificate in Tourism Studies |
| Certificate in Tribal Studies |
Certificate in Urdu Language |
| Certificate in Visual Arts - Applied Arts |
Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting |
| Certificate in Water Harvesting and Management |
Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (Technicians) |
| Certificate Programme in Functional English (Basic level) |
Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques |
| Certificate Programme in Library and Information Science |
Certificate Programme in Peace Studies and Conflict Management |
| Certificate Programme in Rural Development |
Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics |
| Certificate Programme In Value Education |
Certificate Programme in Yoga |
| Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of B.R. Ambedkar |
Advanced Certificate in Information Security |
| Certificate Programme in Health Care Waste Management | Certificate Programme in Tourism Studies |
| Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics | Certificate Programme in Water Harvesting & Management |
IGNOU PG Certificate Courses
Check out the IGNOU certificate courses offered at PG level:
| IGNOU Courses List: PG Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Management of CBRNE Disasters | Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice | Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Geoinformatics | Post Graduate Certificate in Power Distribution Management |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy | Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Education | Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of Visually Impaired |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation | Post Graduate Certificate in Malayalam-Hindi Translation |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Inventory Planning and Warehousing for Engineers | Post Graduate Certificate in Industrial Safety |
IGNOU MPhil Courses
| IGNOU Courses List: MPhil Courses |
|
|---|---|
| MPhil in Distance Education |
MPhil in Economics |
| MPhil in Geography |
Master of Philosophy in Commerce |
| Master of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication |
Master of Philosophy in Political Science |
| Master of Philosophy in Social Work |
Master of Philosophy in Sociology |
| Master of Philosophy in Theatre Arts |
Master of Philosophy in Translation Studies |
| MPhil in Chemistry |
|
IGNOU PhD Courses
| IGNOU Courses List: Doctoral Degree |
|
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy in Geography |
Doctor of Philosophy in Performing and Visual Arts with specialization in Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Music |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science |
Doctor of Philosophy in Food & Nutrition |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development |
Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Extension |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology |
Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry |
Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Economics |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy in English |
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Extension & Development Studies |
Doctor of Philosophy in Geology |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Hindi |
Doctor of Philosophy in History |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies |
Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism & Mass Communication |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Law |
Doctor of Philosophy in Library & Information Science |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Life Sciences |
Doctor of Philosophy in Management |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics |
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Physics |
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology |
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work |
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics |
Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism and Hospitality |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Vocational Education |
Ph D in Arabic |
| PhD in Dairy Science and Technology |
PhD in Distance Education |
| PhD in French |
PhD in Translation Studies |
| PhD in Gender and Development Studies |
PhD in Women’s Studies |
IGNOU Non-Credit Courses
| Non-Credit Programmes |
|
|---|---|
| Appreciation Course on Environment |
Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming |
| Awareness Programme on Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables |
Certificate in Motor Cycle Service and Repair |
IGNOU Appreciation Courses
| IGNOU Courses: Appreciation Programmes | |
|---|---|
| Appreciation Course on Population and Sustainable Development | Appreciation Course on Environment |
IGNOU Awareness Courses
| IGNOU Courses: Awareness Programme |
|---|
| Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming |
In order to get admission or apply for the above-listed courses offered by IGNOU, candidates will have to follow an admission process, firstly by registering and applying for the course. Students who have successfully applied will be shortlisted for the programme after the documents have been selected. For certain programmes, candidates will have to appear for an entrance exam. Qualified candidates will be granted admission in the course/programme applied for.
Important FAQs regarding IGNOU Courses
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Q: Can I apply for two courses at IGNOU?
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Q: Is IGNOU a fake university?
Q: Does IGNOU provide placement assistance?
Q: Does IGNOU conduct entrance exams?
Q: What is the admission criteria for BA courses at IGNOU?
Q: What is the eligibility for admission at IGNOU?
Q: Does IGNOU offer BTech courses?
Q: In which subjects does IGNOU offer UG and PG courses?
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Hi there,
With 49.6% in your BA from IGNOU, you may face challenges meeting the general eligibility criteria for admission to certain programs at LPU, as the minimum required percentage for many undergraduate and postgraduate courses is typically around 50%. However, LPU sometimes offers flexibility
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The online application form for the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam is available at eportal.ignou.ac.in/entrancebed. check eliibility before applying.the fee is 1,000, payable online via credit/debit card or net banking. for details IGNOU website.
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I scored 49.6% in BA from IGNOU. Am I eligible for admission?