The Indira Gandhi National Open University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985. Today it serves the educational aspirations of about 1.8 million students in India and 32 countries abroad through 21 Schools of Studies and an elaborate network of 58 Regional centres, 1804 study centres, and 49 overseas centres. The University is making all efforts to take higher education to the doorsteps of the hitherto unreached. As of now, we cater to about 10% of all students enrolled in higher education in the country are enrolled with IGNOU. Apart from teaching and research, extension and training form the mainstay of its academic activities. It also acts as a national resource centre; and more importantly, functions as an apex body to promote and maintain standards of distance education. The University has its presence in 32 countries. The Commonwealth of Learning has recognised it as one of its centres of excellence.
| S. No. | Name of the Programme | Prog. Code | Duration in yrs. | Medium of Instruction | ||
| Min | Max | |||||
| 1 | Bachelor of Commerce | B.Com | 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU | 3 yrs. | 6 yrs. | English and Hindi |
| 2 | Bachelor of Arts | BA | 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU | 3 yrs. | 6 yrs. | English & Hindi |
| 3 | Bachelor of Computer Applications | BCA |
|
3 yrs. | 6 yrs. | English |
| 4 | Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management | PGDDM | Graduate in any discipline | 1 yr. | 4 yrs. | English and Hindi |
| 5 | Post Graduate Diploma in Management | PGDIM | Same as prescribed for MBA | 1 ½ yr. | 2-½ yrs. | English |
| 6 | Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management | PGDMM | Same as prescribed for MBA | 1 yr. | 2-½ yrs. | English |
| 7 | Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management | PGDOM | Same as prescribed for MBA | 1 yr. | 2-½ yrs. | English |
| 8 | Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication | PGJMC | Bachelor’s Degree with 2 yrs. experience in a media/communication organisation | 1 yr. | 4 yrs. | English |
| 9 | Master of Computer Applications | MCA |
|
3 yrs. | 6 yrs. | English |
| 10 | Certificate in Elementary Teacher Education | CETE | In Service elementary teacher holding graduate degree and above on any stream | 6 mts. | 2 yrs. | English |
| 11 | Certificate in Functional English (Basic Level) | CFE | 10+2 or its equivalent | 6 mts.. | 2 yrs. | English |
| 12 | Diploma in Management | DIM | Bachelor’s Degree + 3 yrs.’ Supervisory-Managerial/ Professional experience ORNon-graduate with 6 yrs.’ Supervisory Managerial/Professional experience | 1 yr. | 2-½ yrs. | English |
| 13 | Master of Business Administration | MBA | Bachelor’s Degree + 3 yrs. Supervisory/ Managerial/ Professional ExperienceORProfessional Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine/ Architecture/Law/ PharmacyORProfessional qualifications in Accountancy, Cost & Works Accountancy, Company Secretaryship etc.ORA Master’s degree in any subject | 5 sem. | 8 yrs. | English |
| 14 | Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance) | MBF | The Candidate should be a member of the Indian Institute of Bankers and should satisfy the following conditions: S/he should have passed the CAIIB examinations of the Indian Institute of Bankers, Mumbai, and awarded the requisite qualification/ credentials thereof by the Institute. S/he should have been working in the banking or financial services sector for a period of at least two yrs.. S/he should be a graduate from a recognised university. | 5 sem. | 8 yrs. | English |
| 15 | Master of Computer Applications | MCA |
|
3 yrs. | 6 yrs. | English |
| 16 | Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management | PGDDM | Graduate in any discipline | 1 yr. | 4 yrs. | English and Hindi |
| 17 | Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management | PGDFM | Same as prescribed for MBA | 1 yr. | 2-½ yrs. | English |
| 18 | Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management | PGDHRM | Same as prescribed for MBA | 1 yr. | 2-½ yrs. | English |
| 19 | Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operation | PGDIBO | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or equivalent | 1 yr. | 3 yrs. | English and Hindi |