List of IGNOU Courses in Distance Education

13 mins readUpdated on May 2, 2024 16:38 IST

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers numerous distance mode courses. Candidates who are unable to pursue course in regular mode can enroll themselves in IGNOU to pursue distance courses offered at IGNOU. Here in the article we have shared in detail about the distance course benefits, admission process and more related details. Candidates can go through the article to know in detail about the IGNOU distance education courses.

List of IGNOU Courses in Distance Education

IGNOU Courses in Distance Education

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) which is one of the prestigious institutes offer various courses in distance mode. Candidates who are unable to pursue courses in regular mode can enroll themselves in course of their choice in IGNOU in distance mode. Notably, IGNOU is known for offering courses in distance education mode. There are various types of courses available at IGNOU starting from certificate to doctoral. In order to apply for these courses, candidates should be aware about the required eligibility criteria for the course. Those interested in pursuing courses from IGNOU, can refer the article below to know in detail about courses offered at IGNOU in distance mode, benefits of these courses, admission process and more course related details. It is to be noted here that admission to IGNOU courses is conducted twice a year i.e., in the month of January and July. IGNOU, which is one of the largest open universities in India, offers about 228 IGNOU courses to students in distance learning mode. To impart education for these courses, IGNOU has a strength of nearly 810 faculty members and 574 academic staff.

IGNOU: Highlights

Candidates can refer the table below to know about the major highlights of the IGNOU such as number of courses offered at IGNOU, scholarship offered, number of schools under IGNOU and more related details. 

Particulars

IGNOU Highlights 2024

Establishment year | Ownership

1985 | Government

Also known as

IGNOU, IGNOU University

No. of schools

20+

No. of regional centres

65+

No. of learner support centres

2,667

No. of courses offered

200+

Type of scholarships offered

Category-based, Need-based

Faculty members

800+

Mode of study | Application mode

Distance | Online

IGNOU official website

ignou.ac.in

Benefits of IGNOU Courses

Courses offered at IGNOU have various advantages for students. Take a look at some of those advantages below:

  • Firstly, the fee of IGNOU courses is relatively lesser than full-time courses offered at other universities.
  • Secondly, students who do not want to give up their jobs but wish to attain a higher education degree can do so with ease.
  • Thirdly, the barrier of location wanes out for students, especially those who are located in remote areas of the country as distance learning programmes offered at IGNOU can be pursued from the student’s preferred location.

IGNOU Online Courses Admission Process

Candidates can read the instructions below to know about the step-by-step IGNOU online admission process.

Q:   What are the top 5 courses in IGNOU?

A:

One of the leading universities in India, IGNOU offers over 200 UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral courses via open and distance learning (ODL) mode. Candidates interested in IGNOU admission can apply through the online admission portal for ODL programmes, i.e. ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. In addition, the university launched an Online Education portal under its umbrella and now, it offers more than 40 UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses via the same. 

Out of all these courses, some of the popular ones are listed below:

  • BA
  • BCom
  • BSc
  • MBA
  • B.Ed

Read more on top IGNOU courses

Q:   What all specialisations are available under the BSc programme at IGNOU?

A:

Indira Gandhi National Open University offers BSc and BSc (Hons) course across different durations. The course duration range from three to four years. Check out all specialisations available under BSc in the following table:

BSc Specialisations

Botany

Chemistry

Geography

Geology

Mathematics

Physics

Zoology

PB BSc Nursing

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In addition to BSc, IGNOU also offers a UG BSc (Hons) programme across two specialisations, namely Anthropology and Biochemistry. 

Q:   Is IGNOU offered pre primary teacher training or not.

A:

Yes, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers a programme called "Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education" (DECE) which is specifically designed for individuals interested in pre-primary teacher training. The DECE programme focuses on providing knowledge and skills related to the care and education of young children in the age group of 0-6 years.

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IGNOU Schools of Study 

IGNOU imparts education through its 21 schools of study that have been divided as per various streams. The 21 schools of study at IGNOU include:

IGNOU Schools of Study

School of Agriculture (SOA)

School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)

School of Education (SOE)

School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)

School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)

School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)

School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)

School of Humanities (SOH)

School of Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITS)

School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)

School of Law (SOL)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)

School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA)

School of Sciences (SOS)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)

School of Social Work (SOSW)

School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Management (SOTHSM)

School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)

School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)

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It may be noted that IGNOU admissions in the courses offered by it are majorly done on the basis of merit. However, for admission in few professional courses such as MBA and BEd, the varsity also conducts entrance exams. For instance, for MBA admissions, IGNOU conducts OPENMAT exam.

IGNOU Distance Learning Courses 

Given below is a school-wise list of IGNOU courses offered by the university in distance learning mode at UG, PG, and doctorate level:

IGNOU Courses at School of Agriculture (SOA)

PhD  in Dairy Science and Technology (PhD DR)

PhD in Agriculture Extension (PHD AGE)

PG Diploma In Plantation Management (PG DPM)

PG Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PG DFSQM)

PG Certificate in Agriculture Policy (PG CAP)

Diploma in Dairy Technology (DDT)

Diploma in Value-added Products from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds (DPVCPO)

Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV)

Diploma in Fish Products Technology (DFPT)

Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM)

Diploma in Meat Technology (DMT)

Certificate in Sericulture (CIS)

Certificate in Water Harvesting and Management (CWHM)

Certificate in Poultry Farming (CPF)

Certificate in Bee Keeping (CIB)

Certificate in Organic Farming (COF)

Training Programme on Betel Vine for farmers (Two Weeks) (TPBV)

Certificate in Integrated Pest Management Technology in Potato Cultivation (CIPMT)

Awareness Programme on Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (APVPFV)

Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming (APDF)

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IGNOU Courses at School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)

PhD Computer Science (PHD CS)

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)

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IGNOU Courses at School of Continuing Education (SOCE)

PhD in Rural Development (PHD RD)

PhD in Food & Nutrition (PHD FN)

MA (Rural Development) (MA(RD))

Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy (MSCCFT)

Master of Science Degree in Dietetics and Food Service Management (M Sc(DFSM))

PG Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy (PG DCFT)

PG Diploma in Rural Development (PG DRD)

Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration & Development (DPLAD)

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE)

Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE)

Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC)

Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN)

Certificate Programme in Rural Development (CRD)

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IGNOU Courses at School of Education (SOE)

PhD in Education (PHD EDU)

MA (Distance Education) (MADE)

MA  (Education) (MA (Edu))

Master of Education (MEd )

MA  in Adult Education (MAAE)

PG Diploma in Higher Education Management (PG DHEM)

PG Diploma in Adult Education (PG DAE)

PG Diploma in School Leadership and Management (PG DSLM)

PG Diploma in Higher Education (PG DHE)

PG Diploma in Education Technology (PG DET)

PG  Diploma in Educational Management and Administration (PG DEMA)

PG  Diploma in Pre-Primary Education (PG DPPED)

PG Certificate in Adult Education (PG CAE)

PG Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of Visually Impaired (PG CIATIVI)

Bachelor of Education (BEd)

Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd)

Certificate in Elementary Teacher Education (for Tripura State) (CETE)

Certificate in Guidance (CIG)

IGNOU Courses at School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)

PhD in Mechanical Engineering (PHD MECE)

PhD in Civil Engineering (PHD CENG)

Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management (ACPDM)

Certificate in Energy Technology and Management (CETM)

Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (Technicians) (CCPD)

Certificate in Motor Cycle Service and Repair (CMSR)

IGNOU Courses at School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)

MA in Development Studies (MADVS)

MA in Extension & Development Studies (MAEDS)

PG Diploma in Urban Planning and Development (PG DUPDL)

PG Diploma in Extension and Development Studies (PG DEDS)

PG Certificate in Extension and Development Studies (PG CEDS)

Certificate Programme In Value Education (CPVE)

IGNOU Courses at School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)

PhD in Arabic (PhD (A))

PhD in French (PhD(A))

Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language (DTG)

Certificate in Russian Language (CRUL)

Certificate in Spanish Language & Culture (CSLC)

Certificate in French Language (CFL)

Certificate in Arabic Language (CAL)

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IGNOU Courses at School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)

MA in Gender and Development Studies (MAGD)

MA in Women’s and Gender Studies (MAWGS)

PG  Diploma in Women’s & Gender Studies (PG DWGS)

Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development (DWED)

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IGNOU Courses at School of Health Sciences (SOHS)

PhD in Nursing (PhD(N))

Post-Doctoral Certificate in Dialysis Medicine (PDCDM)

PG Diploma in HIV Medicine (PG DHIVM)

PG Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PG DHHM)

PG Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PG DMCH )

PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PG DGM)

BSc Nursing (Post Basic) (BScN(PB))

Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA)

Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (DCCN)

Certificate in Newborn & Infant Nursing (CNIN)

Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing (CMCHN)

Certificate in Home Based Health Care (CHBHC)

Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM)

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IGNOU Courses at School of Humanities (SOH)

PhD in English (PhD in English)

PhD in Hindi (PhD in Hindi)

MA (English) (MEG)

MA (Hindi) (MHD)

PG Diploma in Book Publishing (PG DBP)

Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE)

Diploma in Urdu (DUL)

Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTE)

Certificate in Urdu Language (CUL)

Certificate Programme in Functional English (Basic level) (CFE)

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IGNOU Courses at School of Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITS)

PhD in Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (PHDITS)

MA (Philosophy) (MAPY)

PG Diploma in Sustainability Science (PG DSS)

PG Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies (PG DFCS)

Appreciation Course on Population and Sustainable Development (ACPSD)

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IGNOU Courses at School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)

PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PG JMC)

PG Diploma in Audio Programme Production (PG DAPP)

Certificate in Community Radio (CCR)

IGNOU Courses at School of Law (SOL)

PhD in Law (PHDLE)

PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PG DIPR)

PG Diploma in Criminal Justice (PG DCJ )

PG Certificate in Cyber Law (PG CCL)

PG Certificate in Patent Practice (PG CPP)

Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP)

Certificate in Human Rights (CHR)

Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP)

Certificate in International Humanitarian Law (CIHL )

Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking (CAHT )

Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law (CCLBL )

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IGNOU Courses at School of Management Studies (SOMS)

PhD in Management (PHDMGMT)

PhD in Commerce (PHDCOM)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

MBA (Banking & Finance) (MPB)

Master of Commerce (MCom)

Master of Commerce in Finance & Taxation (MCom (F&T))

Master of Commerce in Business Policy and Corporate Governance (MCom (BP & CG))

Master of Commerce in Management Accounting & Financial Strategies (MCom (MA&FS))

PG Diploma in International Business Operations (PG DIBO)

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Bachelor of Commerce with Major in Accountancy and Finance (BCOMAF)

BCom with Major in Corporate Affairs and Administration (BCom (CA&A))

BCom with Major in Financial and Cost Accounting (BCom(F&CA))

BBA in Retailing (BBA(Retailing))

Diploma in Management (DIM)

Certificate in NGO Management (CNM)

Certificate in Business Skills (CBS)

Master of Philosophy in Commerce (MPHILCOM)

IGNOU Courses at School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA)

Certificate in Performing Arts - Bharatnatyam (CPABN)

Certificate in Performing Arts - Hindustani Music (CPAHM)

Certificate in Performing Arts - Karnatak Music (CPAKM)

Certificate In Performing Arts -Theatre Arts (CPATHA)

Certificate in Visual Arts - Painting (CVAP)

Certificate in Visual Arts - Applied Arts (CVAA)

IGNOU Courses at School of Sciences (SOS)

PhD in Statistics (PHDSTAT)

PhD in Geography (PHDGG)

PhD in Chemistry (PHDCHE)

MSc (Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science) (MACS)

PG Diploma in Applied Statistics (PG DAST)

PG Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (PG DAC)

PG Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development (PG DESD)

PG Certificate in Geoinformatics (PG CGI)

BSc (General)

Diploma in Aquaculture (DAQ)

Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT)

Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM)

Appreciation Course on Environment (ACE)

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IGNOU Courses at School of Social Sciences (SOSS)

PhD in Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies (MPhil/ PhD in Gandhian Studies) Integrated (DoPG PS)

PhD in Psychology (PhD in Psychology)

PhD in Public Administration (PhD in Public Admn)

PhD in History (PhD in History)

PhD in Political Science (PhD in Political Sc)

PhD in Economics (PHDEC)

PhD in Sociology (PhD in Sociology)

PhD in Library & Information Science (PhD in Library & Information Sc)

Masters in Anthropology (MAAN)

MA (Sociology) (MSO)

MA in Psychology (MAPC)

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

MA  (Public Administration) (MPA)

MA  in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MA(GPS))

MA  (Political Science) (MPS)

MA (History) (MAH)

MA (Economics) (MEC)

PG Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PG DGPS)

PG Diploma in Mental Health (PG DMH)

PG  Diploma in Disaster Management (PG DDM)

PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PG DLAN)

PG Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PG CGPS)

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP)

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)

Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM)

Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES)

MPhil in Economics (MPHILEC)

Master of Philosophy in Sociology (MPHILSO)

Master of Philosophy in Political Science (MPHILPS)

MPhil in Public Administration (MPHILPA)

MPhil in Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies (MPHILGDS)

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IGNOU Courses at School of Social Work (SOSW)

PhD in Social Work (PHDSW)

Master of Social Work (Counselling) (MSWC)

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE)

Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBS)

Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE)

Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System (CSWCJS)

Master of Philosophy in Social Work (MPHILSW)

IGNOU Courses at School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Management (SOTHSM)

PhD in Tourism and Hospitality (PhD in Tourism Studies)

MSc (Hospitality Administration) (MHA)

Master of Tourism & Travel Management (MTTM)

BA (Tourism Studies) (BTS)

BSc (Hospitality and Hotel Administration) (BHM)

Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS)

Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)

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IGNOU Courses at School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)

MA in Translation Studies (MATS)

PG Diploma in Translation (PG DT)

PG Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation (PG CBHT)

PG Certificate in Malayalam-Hindi Translation (PG CMHT)

MPhil in Translation Studies (MPHILTT)

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IGNOU Courses at School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)

PhD in Vocational Education (PhD in Vocation Education)

PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management (PG DPSM)

PG  Diploma in Information Security (PG DIS)

Advanced Certificate in Information Security (ACISE)

Diploma in BPO Finance & Accounting (DBPOFA )

Certificate in Communication and IT Skills (CCITSK)

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Q:   What is the medium of instructions for B.Com programme at IGNOU?

A:

Indira Gandhi National Open University offers BCom course of four-year duration. The UG-level programme is available in English and Hindi medium. Candidates can opt for the preferred language to pursue the programme. The study material is provided to the student in the opted language. Also, the exam is then conducted in the same medium.

Q:   What are the discipline specific core subjects included in the IGNOU BSc curriculum?

A:

IGNOU BSc course curriculum varies based on the selected specialisation. There are a number of core subjects available under each area of specialisation. Students can refer to the below table for the specialisation-wise some of the discipline-specific core subjects:

Botany

Biodiversity

Plant Ecology and Embryology

Plant Physiology and Metabolism

Chemistry

Atomic Structure, Bonding, General Organic Chemistry and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons

Chemical Energetics, Equilibria and Functional Group Organic Chemistry-I

Coordination Chemistry, States of Matter and Chemical Kinetics

Mathematics

Calculus

Algebra

Differential Equations

Q:   Which core subjects are taught in the IGNOU BSc (H) Biochemistry course?

A:

IGNOU BSc course curriculum include subjects categories as core courses, discipline specific courses, ability enhancement courses, skill enhancement courses, and generic electives. Some of the core subjects included in the IGNOU BSc (H) Biochemistry course curriculum are:

  • Molecules of Life
  • Cell Biology
  • Proteins
  • Enzymes
  • Metabolism of Carbohydrates and Lipids
  • Human Physiology
  • Concepts in Genetics
  • Immunology, etc.

Q:   What are the subjects covered in M.Com in Finance and Taxation course at IGNOU?

A:

The course curriculum include subjects focused on Commerce field and related to the specialisation. IGNOU MCom in Finance and Taxation course is divided into two parts: courses offered with credits and courses to be studied as part of Chartered Accountancy final stage. Mentioned below are some of the subjects included in the curriculum:

  • Financial Reporting
  • Organisation Theory and Behaviour
  • Business Environment
  • Stratergic Financial Management
  • Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics, etc.

Q:   What are the generic electives offered in the IGNOU BSc (H) Anthropology course?

A:

The Indira Gandhi National Open University offers four generic electives to the BSc (H) Anthropology course aspirants. There is a certain credit attached with each of the subject. Apart from this, the course curriculum also includes ability enhancement compulsory course (AECC). The two AECC subjects included in the curriclum are Environmental Studies and English Communication Skills.

FAQs Related to IGNOU Courses

Q. What is the admission process at IGNOU?

A. The admission process for IGNOU courses is direct, except for courses like MBA, BEd, PhD, and BSc Nursing for which admission is based on entrance test.

Q. What is the process to get degree from IGNOU after completion of course?

A. The degree of the candidates are forwarded to the regional centre selected by them while filling the form. Candidates can apply for the degree from the IGNOU's official website and collect it from the regional centre.

Q. What is the process to pay IGNOU 2023 admission fee?

A. In order to pay the IGNOU registration fee, candidates can either select the debit card, credit card and net banking mode of payment.

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