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IGNOU Certificate Courses & Fees 2025
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Certificate courses (ODL/Online mode) fresh admissions and Re-registrations are open for the Jan 2025 admission cycle and the last date to apply is Feb 15, 2025. Candidates can apply for the course through the official university's website.
IGNOU PG Certificate Admission 2023
At the PG Certificate level, IGNOU offers 14 courses to the students with a minimum and maximum duration of six months and two years. Admission to all these courses is offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.The following table mentions the eligibility and fee along with the medium of instruction for all PG certificate courses:
| PG Certificate Specialisations |
Eligibility Criteria |
Medium of Instruction (MOI) & Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Law (PGCCL) |
Graduate in any stream or 4th/5th-year students of 5 years integrated LLB course who have passed three years |
MOI: English Total fee: INR 8,400 |
| Patent Practice (PGCPP) |
- Degree in Science/ Technology/ Medicine, 4th/5th-year students of 5 years integrated LLB who have passed three years - Learners with experience in dealing with patents and technology transfer will be preferred |
MOI: English Total fee: INR 9,600 |
| Climate Change (PGCCC) |
Graduation in any stream from a recognised university |
MOI: English Total fee: INR 3,800 |
| Geoinformatics (PGCGI) |
Graduation in any stream from a recognised university |
MOI: English Total fee: INR 6,000 |
| Power Distribution Management (ACPDM) |
Engineering graduate/ Engineering Diploma Holders OR Science/ Commerce/ Arts graduates or equivalent with two years of experience in Power Utilities or the Electricity sector |
MOI: English Total fee: INR 5,500 |
| Industrial Safety (PGCINDS) |
Graduate in Engineering/ Graduate in Science with Physics and Chemistry |
MOI: English Total fee: INR 6,000 |
| Inventory Planning and Warehousing for Engineers (PGCIPWS) |
Graduate in Engineering |
MOI: English Total fee: INR 6,000 |
| Agriculture Policy (PGCAP) |
Graduation in any stream |
MOI: English Total fee: INR 3,600 |
| Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS) |
Graduate in any stream |
MOI: English and Hindi Total fee: INR 2,400 |
| Adult Education (PGCAE) |
Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university/ institute |
MOI: English Total fee: INR 3,600 |
| Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of Visually Impaired (PGCIATIVI) |
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from a recognised university (BCA/BSc Computer Science) OR Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university with diploma/ certificate in Computer Science OR Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university subject to the condition that PGCIATIVI will only be awarded after successfully completing the CIT programme from IGNOU |
MOI: English Total fee: INR 6,000 |
| Bangla-Hindi Translation (PGCBHT) |
Graduation |
MOI: Hindi Total fee: INR 1,800 |
| Malayalam-Hindi Translation (PGCMHT) |
Graduation |
MOI: Hindi Total fee: INR 1,800 |
| Anuvaad evam Rupantaran mein Snatakottar Pramanpatra (PGCAR) |
Graduation |
MOI: Hindi Total fee: INR 3,000 |
IGNOU Certificate Admission 2022
IGNOU also offers 69 certificate programmes to the students across Science, Law, Nursing, Humanities, IT and other fields. The minimum and maximum duration for all these courses range from six months to two years and admission to all these courses is offered in both January & July cycle of admissions. The following table mentions the eligibility and fee along with the medium of instruction for a few certificate courses:
| Certificate Specialisations |
Eligibility Criteria & Medium of Instruction (MOI) |
Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Library and Information Science (CLIS) |
Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent MOI: English. Students can write assignments and TEE in Hindi language also. |
INR 3,000 |
| Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM) |
Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent MOI: English & Hindi |
INR 2,600 |
| Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES) |
Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent MOI: English & Hindi |
INR 2,400 |
| Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (CLTA) |
Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent MOI: English and Hindi |
INR 1,000 |
| Certificate in Peace Studies and Conflict Management (CPSCM) |
Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent  (Those who don't possess Class 12 qualification can also be admitted after clearing IGNOU's preparatory programme) MOI: English & Hindi |
INR 3,500 |
| Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN) |
Eligibility: No formal qualification, minimum age must be 18 years as on the last date for receipt of admission form. Medium of Instruction: English, Hindi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Oriya. |
INR 1,900 |
| Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care (CNCC) |
Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent MOI: English & Hindi |
INR 2,400 |
| Certificate in Rural Development (CRD) |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree MOI: English & Hindi |
INR 1,800 |
| Certificate in Guidance (CIG) |
Eligibility: Teachers of recognised institutions OR a pass in Matriculation/ SSC (Class 10) MOI: English, Hindi and Odia |
INR 2,000 |
| Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) |
Eligibility: A pass in Class 10 (SSC) OR DLC from Microsoft or equivalent MOI: English |
INR 6,000 |
For more specialisations offered under the certificate programme, check out the below list:
| Other Certificate Specialisations |
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|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Mobile Application Development (CMAD) |
Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM) |
Certificate in International Humanitarian Law (CIHL) |
| Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTE) |
Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE) |
Certificate Programme in NGO Management (CNM) |
| Certificate in Functional English (Basic Level) (CFE) |
Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System (CSWCJS) |
Certificate in Business Skills (CBS) |
| Certificate in Urdu Language (CUL) |
Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBS) |
Certificate in Communication & IT Skills (CCITSK) |
| Certificate in Human Rights (CHR) |
Certificate in Sericulture (CIS) |
Advanced Certificate in Information Security (ACISE) |
| Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP) (Revised) |
Certificate in Organic Farming (COF) |
Certificate in Fashion Design (CFDE) |
| Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law & Business Laws (CCLBL) |
Certificate in Water Harvesting & Management (CWHM)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â |
Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) |
| Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking (CAHT) |
Certificate in Poultry Farming (CPF) |
Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT) |
| Certificate in Beekeeping (CIB) |
Certificate in Spanish Language & Culture (CSLC) |
Certificate in Newborn and Infant Nursing (CNIN) |
| Certificate in Arabic Language (CAL) |
Certificate in German Language (CGL) |
Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing (CMCHN) |
| Certificate in French Language (CFL) |
Certificate in Persian Language (CPEL) |
Certificate in Home Based Health Care (CHBHC) |
| Certificate in Russian Language (CRUL) |
Certificate in First Aid (CFAID) |
Certificate in General Duty Assistance (CGDA) |
| Certificate in Japanese Language (CJL) |
Certificate Programme in Yoga (CPY) |
Certificate in Geriatric Care Assistance (CGCA) |
| Certificate in Korean Language & Culture (CKLC) |
Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM) |
Certificate in Phlebotomy Assistance (CPHA) |
| Certificate in Adolescent Health and Counseling (CAHC) |
Certificate in Performing Arts Hindustani Music (CPAHM)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â |
Certificate in Home Health Assistance (CHHA) |
| Certificate in Visual Arts–Painting (CVAP)               |
Certificate in Performing Arts Karnatak Music (CPAKM) |
Certificate in Community Health (CCH) |
| Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Art (CVAA) |
Certificate in Performing Arts Bharatanatyam (CPABN) |
Certificate in Energy Technology and Management (CETM) |
| Certificate in Performing Arts – Theatre Arts (CPATHA) |
Certificate in Solid Waste Management (CSWM)Â Â |
Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (Electrical Technicians)(CCPD) |
| Certificate in Communicative Sanskrit |
Certificate in Community Radio (CCR) |
Certificate in Solid Wastes Treatment Techniques (CSWATT) |
| Certificate in Gender, Agriculture and Sustainable Development (CGAS) |
Certificate Programme in Value Education (CPVE) |
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IGNOU Certificate and PG Certificate Application Process 2022
The application process for Certificate and PG Certificate programmes at IGNOU is completely online. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website and follow the step-by-step process of IGNOU application as mentioned below:
Step 1:Â Visit the official website of IGNOU. Click on 'Register Online and then on 'Fresh Admission'.
Step 2:Â In the next window, select ' Click here for New Registration'.
Step 3:Â Register online by adding all the required details.Â
Step 4:Â Log in using the credentials created during the registration process, fill out the form, pay the application fee and submit it.Â
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List of documents required for IGNOU application process 2022
- Passport size photograph
- Identity card
- Academic certificate(s)
- Birth certificate or documentary proof of birth
- Experience certificate, if applicable
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