IGNOU Courses: List of Diploma, Degree Programmes in Regular, Online & Distance Modes

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Planning on pursuing an IGNOU course? Check out the list of online, regular and distance courses offered by IGNOU in various streams.

IGNOU Courses

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

Q: What are the courses offered at IGNOU?

A: IGNOU offers a variety of UG, PG and PhD courses to students at degree, diploma and certificate levels. 

Q: Is IGNOU degree valid?

A: Yes, the degree granted by IGNOU are valid anywhere across India. 

Q: Are IGNOU courses expensive?

A: Since a majority of courses offered at IGNOU are in distance education mode, the fee for the programmes is not much and typically ranges from Rs 2,500 to Rs 50,000, depending on the course in which a candidate is applying.

Q: Can I apply for two courses at IGNOU?

A: Yes, you can apply for two courses simultaneously at IGNOU since the mode of education is distance. In case of regular education, pursuing two courses at the same time is generally invalid.

Q: Is it compulsory to attend classes at IGNOU?

A: No, attending classes at IGNOU is not compulsory. However, deadlines with respect to submission of assignments need to adhered.  

Q: Is IGNOU a fake university?

A: No, IGNOU is not a fake university. In fact, it is one of the prestigious central universities in India offering courses in distance education and online modes.

Q: Does IGNOU provide placement assistance?

A: IGNOU does have a placement cell that helps students in getting placed in reputed companies. However, the placement assistance might not be valid for every course offered at the university.

Q: Does IGNOU conduct entrance exams?

A: Yes, for few courses offered by the university, IGNOU does conduct entrance exams. The two most popular IGNOU entrance exams include IGNOU OPENMAT for MBA admissions and IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Test for B.Ed admissions. 

Q: What is the admission criteria for BA courses at IGNOU?

A: BA admissions at IGNOU are based on the marks secured by candidates in their Class 12 exams.  

Q: What is the eligibility for admission at IGNOU?

A: Candidates seeking admission in UG courses need to be Class 12 pass from a recognised board. On the other hand, candidates seeking admission in PG courses need to have a graduation degree from a recognised university.

Q: Does IGNOU offer BTech courses?

A: Since it is illegal to pursue BTech in distance education mode, IGNOU does not offer this courses to students. 

Q: In which subjects does IGNOU offer UG and PG courses?

A: IGNOU offers UG and PG courses in a variety of streams or subjects. IGNOU subject list mainly includes  Humanities,  Science, Commerce,  Management,   Mass Communication, IT & Software, Travel & Tourism, Education, Languages, Health & Nutrition and Arts (Fine/Performing/Visual). 

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