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RECOGNITION

IGNOU is a NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 (Act No. 50 of 1985).

It is the ‗Only‘ Open University in the Country to have been accredited with the highest A++ Grade by NAAC.

IGNOU has been exempted from applicability of UGC (Open and Distance Learning Programme and Online
Programme) Regulations, vide Letter No. F. No. 1-8/2019 (DEB-I) dated 9th August 2019 & F. No. 2-/2019 (OL)
dated 17th March, 2020.( http://ignou.ac.in/userfiles/Exemption%20from%20UGC%20regulations.pdf)

The Degrees/ Diplomas/ Certificates awarded by IGNOU are recognised by all the member institutions of the
Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and are at par with the corresponding Degrees/ Diplomas/ Certificates
issued by all Indian Universities/ Deemed Universities/ Institutions etc.
The UGC Notification No. F. 1-1/2020(DEB-I) dated 4th Sept., 2020 regarding recognition of Degrees and
Certificate acquired through ODL mode states as under:
― 22. Equivalence of qualification acquired through Conventional or Open and Distance Learning and
Online modes.─ Degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level in conformity with UGC
notification on Specification of Degrees, 2014 and post graduate diplomas awarded through
Open and Distance Learning mode and/or Online mode by Higher Educational Institutions,
recognised by the Commission under these regulations, shall be treated as equivalent to the
corresponding awards of the Degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level and post
graduate diplomas offered through conventional mode.‖

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 Contents
1 THE UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................. 15
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 15
1.2 Prominent Features .............................................................................................. 15
1.3 Important Achievements...................................................................................... 15
1.4 The Schools of Studies.......................................................................................... 15
1.5 Academic Programmes ......................................................................................... 16
1.6 Modular Approach to Programmes....................................................................... 16
1.7 Multiple Entry and Multiple Exit Points ................................................................ 17
1.8 Course Preparation ............................................................................................... 17
1.9 Credit System ....................................................................................................... 17
1.10 Support Services ................................................................................................... 18
1.11 Programme Delivery ............................................................................................. 18
1.12 Gyan Darshan ....................................................................................................... 19
1.13 Gyanvani ............................................................................................................... 19
1.14 Swayam Prabha .................................................................................................... 19
1.15 Gyandhara ............................................................................................................ 19
1.16 Web Enabled Academic Support (WEAS) ............................................................. 20
1.17 Evaluation System ................................................................................................ 20
1.18 International Students Residing in India............................................................. 22
1.19 Online Admission System ..................................................................................... 22
1.20 eGyanKosh ............................................................................................................ 22
1.21 IGNOU e-Content Mobile App ............................................................................... 22
1.22 Library Services .................................................................................................... 22
1.23 Vidya Lakshmi Portal ............................................................................................ 23
1.24 Course-wise Registration and Certification Scheme (CRCS) ............................... 23
1.25 Scheme of Fee Support to SC/ST Students ......................................................... 24
2 SUMMARY LIST OF PROGRAMMES (fee, duration,eligibility, medium, etc.) ....... 26
3 BACHELOR‘S DEGREE PROGRAMMES................................................................... 50
3.1 Bachelor of Arts (BAG) ......................................................................................... 50
3.2 Bachelor of Commerce (BCOMG).......................................................................... 64
3.3 Bachelor of Commerce with Major in Accountancy and Finance (BCOMAF) ....... 68
3.4 Bachelor of Business Administration (Services Management) (BBASM) ............. 68
3.5 Bachelor of Science (BSCG) .................................................................................. 69
3.6 Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) ........................................................... 78
3.7 Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLIS) ......................................... 79
3.8 Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS) ............................................................ 80
3.9 Bachelor of Arts (Facility and Services Management) (BAFSM) .......................... 81
3.10 Bachelor of Social Work (BSWG).......................................................................... 82

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 3.11 Bachelor of Business Administration (Retailing) (BBARIL) ................................. 83
3.12 Bachelor of Arts (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management (BAVTM) ............... 84
3.13 Bachelor of Arts (Vocational Studies) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises
(BAVMSME) ........................................................................................................... 87
4 BACHELOR'S (HONOURS) DEGREE PROGRAMMES .............................................. 90
4.1 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics (BAECH).................................................. 99
4.2 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History (BAHIH) ..................................................... 100
4.3 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Political Science (BAPSH) ...................................... 101
4.4 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology (BAPCH) .............................................. 102
4.5 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Public Administration (BAPAH) .............................. 103
4.6 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Sociology (BASOH) ................................................. 104
4.7 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Anthropology (BSCANH) ................................... 105
4.8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biochemistry (BSCBCH) ................................ 109
4.9 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Programme ................................................ 114
4.10 Bachelor of Arts English (Honours)(BAEGH) ...................................................... 114
4.11 स्नातक उऩाधध (ऑनसस) हहॊ दी (फीएएचडीएच) .................................................................... 119
4.12 स्नातक उऩाधध (ऑनसस) सॊस्कृ त (फी ए एस के एच) ............................................................ 124
4.13 Bachelor of Arts Urdu (Honours)(BAUDH) ......................................................... 129
4.14 Bachelor of Performing Arts – Hindustani Music (Honours)(BAPFHMH) .......... 132
5 MASTER‘S DEGREE PROGRAMMES ................................................................... 137
5.1 Master of Commerce (MCOM) ............................................................................ 137
5.2 Master of Commerce in Finance & Taxation (MCOMFT) .................................... 138
5.3 Master of Business Administration (MBA) ......................................................... 138
5.4 Master of Business Administration (Banking and Finance) (MBF) .................... 139
5.5 Master of Business Administration –Human Resource Management (MBAHM) 139
5.6 Master of Business Administration –Financial Management (MBAFM) ............. 139
5.7 Master of Business Administration –Operations Management (MBAOM) ......... 140
5.8 Master of Business Administration –Marketing Management (MBAMM) .......... 140
5.9 Master of Arts (English)(MEG) ........................................................................... 140
5.10 स्नातकोत्तय करा उऩाधध (हहॊ दी) (एभएचडी) ...................................................................... 141
5.11 स्नातकोत्तय करा उऩाधध (सॊस्कृ त) (एभएसके) ................................................................... 142
5.12 स्नातकोत्तय करा उऩाधध )एभएजेवाई( )ज्मोधतष( ............................................................... 143
5.13 स्नातकोत्तय करा उऩाधध (हहॊ दी व्मावसाधमक रेखन) (एभ.ए.एच.वी.) (MAHV) .......................... 143
5.14 स्नातकोत्तय करा उऩाधध (वै दिक अध्ययन) (एभ.ए.वी.एस) (MAVS) ..................................... 144
5.15 Master of Arts (Urdu) (MAUD)............................................................................ 144
5.16 Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS) ............................................................ 145
5.17 Master of Arts (History)(MAH) ........................................................................... 146
5.18 Master of Arts (Sociology)(MSO) ....................................................................... 147

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5.19 Master of Arts (Psychology)(MAPC) ................................................................... 147
5.20 Master of Arts (Economics)(MEC) ...................................................................... 148
5.21 Master of Arts (Public Administration) (MPA) ................................................... 149
5.22 Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) .......................................... 150
5.23 Master of Arts (Anthropology)(MAAN) ............................................................... 150
5.24 Master of Arts (Gandhi and Peace Studies)(MGPS) ........................................... 151
5.25 Master of Computer Applications (MCA_NEW) .................................................. 152
5.26 Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MARD) .................................................... 153
5.27 Master of Science (Food Nutrition) (MSCDFSM) ................................................ 154
5.28 Master of Science (Counselling and Family Therapy) (MSCCFT) ....................... 155
5.29 Master of Social Work (MSW) ............................................................................ 156
5.30 Master of Social Work (Counselling)(MSWC) .................................................... 157
5.31 Master of Arts (Education)(MAEDU) .................................................................. 158
5.32 Master of Arts (Distance Education) (MADE) ..................................................... 160
5.33 Master of Arts (Adult Education) (MAAE) .......................................................... 161
5.34 Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM) ......................................... 162
5.35 Master of Arts (Philosophy)(MAPY) ................................................................... 163
5.36 Master of Science (Environmental Science) (MSCENV) ..................................... 164
5.37 Master of Arts (Folklore and Culture Studies) (MAFCS) .................................... 165
5.38 Master of Arts (Environmental and Occupational Health) (MAEOH) ................. 166
5.39 Master of Arts (Sustainability Science) (MASS) ................................................. 168
5.40 Master of Arts (Environmental Studies) (MAEVS) ............................................. 169
5.41 Master of Arts (Development Studies) (MADVS) ............................................... 170
5.42 Master of Arts (Corporate Social Responsibility) (MACSR) ............................... 170
5.43 Master of Arts (Urban Studies) (MAUS) ............................................................. 171
5.44 Master of Arts (Women and Gender Studies) (MAWGS) ................................... 172
5.45 Master of Arts (Gender and Development Studies) (MAGD) ............................. 174
5.46 Master of Arts (Translation Studies) (MATS) ..................................................... 175
5.47 Master of Science (Mathematics with Application in Computer Science)
(MSCMACS) ......................................................................................................... 176
5.48 Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication) (MAJMC) ..................... 177
5.49 Master of Arts (Journalism and Digital Media) (MAJDM) .................................. 178
5.50 Master of Arts (Journalism and Electronic Media) (MAJEM) ............................. 179
5.51 Master of Arts (Development Journalism) (MADJ) ............................................ 179
5.52 Master of Arts (Drawing and Painting) (MADP)................................................. 180
5.53 Master of Science (Information Security) (MSCIS) ........................................... 181
5.54 Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) (MAER) ........................................................ 182
5.55 Master of Science (Renewable Energy and Environment) (MSCRWEE) ............ 183
5.56 Master of Arts (Arabic) (MAARB) ....................................................................... 184
5.57 Master of Arts (Russian) (MARUS) ..................................................................... 185

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 5.58 Master of Science in Food Safety and Quality Management (MSCFSQM) ......... 185
6 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES ....................................................... 187
6.1 Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) ................................... 187
6.2 Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy (PGDCFT) ............. 187
6.3 Post Graduate Diploma in Early Chilhood and Foundational Stage Education
(PGDECFE).......................................................................................................... 188
6.4 Post Graduate Diploma in Translation (PGDT) .................................................. 189
6.5 Post Graduate Diploma in Sindhi-Hindi-Sindhi Translation (PGDSHST) ........... 190
6.6 Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO) ......... 190
6.7 Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics (PGDAST) .................................... 191
6.8 Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development
(PGDESD)............................................................................................................ 192
6.9 Post Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (PGDAC) ................................. 193
6.10 Post Graduate Diploma in Geoinformatics (PGDGI) .......................................... 193
6.11 Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM) .............................. 194
6.12 Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH) ........................................... 195
6.13 Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) ...... 196
6.14 Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS) ...................... 197
6.15 Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) ...................................... 198
6.16 Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET) ............................ 198
6.17 Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management (PGDSLM) ..... 199
6.18 Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration
(PGDEMA) ........................................................................................................... 200
6.19 Post Graduate Diploma in Pre Primary Education (PGDPPED) .......................... 200
6.20 Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Education (PGDAE) ......................................... 201
6.21 Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development (PGDUPDL)........ 202
6.22 Post Graduate Diploma in Development Studies (PGDDVS) .............................. 203
6.23 Post Graduate Diploma in Animal Welfare (PGDAW) ........................................ 203
6.24 Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (PGDCSR) .............. 204
6.25 Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC) ...... 205
6.26 Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production (PGDAPP) ................ 205
6.27 Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Media (PGDIDM)........................................... 206
6.28 Post Graduate Diploma in Development Communication (PGDDC) .................. 206
6.29 Post Graduate Diploma in Electronic Media (PGDEME) ..................................... 207
6.30 Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Integrated Communication
(PGDAIC) ............................................................................................................ 208
6.31 Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PGDFSQM) . 208
6.32 Post Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness (PGDAB) .............................................. 209
6.33 Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security (PGDIS) ................................. 210
6.34 Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management (PGDPSM) ....... 211
6.35 Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR) .................... 211

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 6.36 Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ) ......................................... 212
6.37 Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental and Occupational Health (PGDEOH) 212
6.38 Post Graduate Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies (PGDFCS) ................... 213
6.39 Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science (PGDSS) ............................... 214
6.40 Post Graduate Diploma in Migration and Diaspora (PGDMIDI) ........................ 215
6.41 Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management & Low (PGDEML)........ 216
6.42 Post Graduate Diploma in Women‘s & Gender Studies (PGDWGS) .................. 216
6.43 Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing (PGDBP) ........................................ 217
6.44 Post Graduate Diploma in Writings from India (PGDWI) .................................. 217
6.45 Post Graduate Diploma in British Literature (PGDBLT) ..................................... 218
6.46 Post Graduate Diploma in The Novel (PGDNOV) ............................................... 218
6.47 Post Graduate Diploma in Writings from the Margins (PGDWM) ...................... 219
6.48 Post Graduate Diploma in American Literature (PGDAML) ............................... 219
6.49 Post Graduate Diploma in New Literatures in English (PGDNLEG) ................... 220
6.50 वास्तुशास्त्र में स्नातकोत्तर दिप्लोमा (PGDVS) ................................................................ 220
6.51 Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Counselling (PGDCOUN) ...................... 221
6.52 Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM) ....... 221
6.53 Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM) .................................... 222
6.54 Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDMCH) ..................... 224
6.55 Post Graduate Diploma in HIV Medicine (PGDHIVM) ........................................ 225
6.56 Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA_NEW) .................... 225
6.57 Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDIHRM) ............ 226
6.58 Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDIFM) ............................ 227
6.59 Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDIMM) ......................... 228
6.60 Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDIOM) ........................ 228
6.61 Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety (PGDINDS) ................................... 229
6.62 Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE) ................................... 230
7 DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES .................................................................................... 231
7.1 Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE) ................................... 231
7.2 Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education (DNHE) .............................................. 231
7.3 Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration and Development (DPLAD) .......... 232
7.4 Diploma in Event Management (DEVMT) ........................................................... 233
7.5 Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) ..................................................................... 233
7.6 Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE) .................................................... 234
7.7 Diploma in Urdu Language (DUL) ...................................................................... 234
7.8 Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetables (DVAPFV) ............ 235
7.9 Diploma in Dairy Technology (DDT) ................................................................... 236
7.10 Diploma in Meat Technology (DMT) ................................................................... 237
7.11 Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM) ..................................................... 238
7.12 Diploma in Horticulture (DHORT) ...................................................................... 238

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 7.13 Diploma in Women‘s Empowerment and Development (DWED)....................... 239
7.14 Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE) ................................................... 240
7.15 Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing Finance and Accounting (DBPOFA) 240
7.16 Diploma in Modern Office Practice (DMOP) ....................................................... 241
7.17 Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP) ................................................................ 242
7.18 Diploma in Aquaculture (DAQ) ........................................................................... 242
7.19 Diploma in Retailing (DIRIL) ............................................................................. 243
7.20 Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language (DTG) ............................. 244
7.21 Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA) ......................................................... 244
7.22 Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (DCCN) ........................................................... 245
7.23 Diploma in Theatre Arts (DTH) ........................................................................... 246
7.24 Diploma in Value Education (DPVE) ................................................................... 246
7.25 Diploma in Smart City Development and Management (DSCDM) ..................... 247
8 POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES ................................................. 248
8.1 Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law (PGCCL) ............................................... 248
8.2 Post Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice (PGCPP)....................................... 248
8.3 Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change (PGCCC) ...................................... 249
8.4 Post Graduate Certificate in Geoinformatics (PGCGI) ....................................... 250
8.5 Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management (ACPDM) ................. 251
8.6 Post Graduate Certificate in Industrial Safety (PGCINDS) ................................ 251
8.7 Post Graduate Certificate in Inventory Planning and Warehousing for Engineers
(PGCIPWS) ......................................................................................................... 252
8.8 Post Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy (PGCAP) ................................... 252
8.9 Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS) ................... 253
8.10 Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Education (PGCAE) ...................................... 253
8.11 Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the
Instructors of Visually Impaired (PGCIATIVI) ................................................... 254
8.12 Post Graduate Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation (PGCBHT) ..................... 254
8.13 Post Graduate Certificate in Malayalam-Hindi Translation (PGCMHT) .............. 255
8.14 Post Graduate Certificate in Anuvaad evam Rupantaran mein Snatakottar
Pramanpatra (PGCAR) ........................................................................................ 255
8.15 Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Management of CBRNE Disasters
(PGCMDM) .......................................................................................................... 256
9 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES.............................................................................. 258
9.1 Certificate in Library and Information Science (CLIS) ...................................... 258
9.2 Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM) ....................................................... 258
9.3 Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES) ....................................................... 258
9.4 Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar (CLTA) .... 259
9.5 Certificate in Peace Studies and Conflict Management (CPSCM) ...................... 259
9.6 Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN) ............................................................. 260
9.7 Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care (CNCC) .................................................. 260

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9.8 Certificate in Rural Development (CRD) ............................................................ 261
9.9 Certificate in Apparel Merchandising (CAPMER) ............................................... 261
9.10 Certificate in Guidance (CIG) ............................................................................. 261
9.11 Certificate in Professional Development of Teachers (CPDT) ........................... 262
9.12 Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) ..................................................... 262
9.13 Certificate in Mobile Application Development (CMAD) .................................... 263
9.14 Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTE) ........................ 263
9.15 Certificate in Functional English (Basic Level) (CFE) ......................................... 264
9.16 Certificate in Urdu Language (CUL) ................................................................... 264
9.17 सॊस्कृ त सॊबाषण भें प्रभाण ऩत्र कामसक्रभ "सयर सॊस्कृ त फोध'' (Communicative Sanskrit)
(SSB) ................................................................................................................... 264
9.18 भारतीय कालगणना भें प्रभाण ऩत्र कामसक्रभ (CBKG) ........................................................ 265
9.19 Certificate in Vedic Ganit (CVG) ......................................................................... 265
9.20 Certificate in Human Rights (CHR) .................................................................... 266
9.21 Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP) .......................................................... 266
9.22 Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law & Business Laws (CCLBL) ........ 267
9.23 Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking (CAHT) .................................................... 267
9.24 Certificate in International Humanitarian Law (CIHL) ...................................... 268
9.25 Certificate in Gender in Law (CGSL)................................................................... 268
9.26 Certificate Programme in NGO Management (CNM) ......................................... 269
9.27 Certificate in Business Skills (CBS) .................................................................... 270
9.28 Certificate in Communication & IT Skills (CCITSK) ........................................... 270
9.29 Advanced Certificate in Information Security (ACISE) ...................................... 270
9.30 Certificate in Fashion Design (CFDE) ................................................................. 271
9.31 Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) .................................................................. 272
9.32 Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT) ................................. 272
9.33 Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM) ... 273
9.34 Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE) ................................................ 273
9.35 Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System (CSWCJS) ................... 274
9.36 Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBS) ................................................................. 274
9.37 Certificate in Sericulture (CIS) ........................................................................... 274
9.38 Certificate in Organic Farming (COF) ................................................................. 275
9.39 Certificate in Water Harvesting & Management (CWHM) ................................. 275
9.40 Certificate in Poultry Farming (CPF) .................................................................. 276
9.41 Certificate in Beekeeping (CIB) ......................................................................... 277
9.42 Certificate in Arabic Language (CAL) ................................................................. 277
9.43 Certificate in French Language (CFL) ................................................................. 278
9.44 Certificate in Russian Language (CRUL) ............................................................ 278
9.45 Certificate in Japanese Language (CJL) ............................................................. 279
9.46 Certificate in Korean Language & Culture (CKLC) ............................................. 279
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 9.47 Certificate in Spanish Language & Culture (CSLC) ............................................ 279
9.48 Certificate in German Language (CGL) .............................................................. 280
9.49 Certificate in Persian Language (CPEL) ............................................................. 280
9.50 Certificate in First Aid (CFAID) ........................................................................... 281
9.51 Certificate Programme in Yoga (CPY) ................................................................ 281
9.52 Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM) ................................. 282
9.53 Certificate in Newborn and Infant Nursing (CNIN) ........................................... 283
9.54 Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing (CMCHN)............................... 283
9.55 Certificate in Home Based Health Care (CHBHC) ............................................... 284
9.56 Certificate in General Duty Assistance (CGDA) .................................................. 284
9.57 Certificate in Geriatric Care Assistance (CGCA) ................................................. 285
9.58 Certificate in Phlebotomy Assistance (CPHA) .................................................... 286
9.59 Certificate in Home Health Assistance (CHHA) .................................................. 286
9.60 Certificate in Community Health (CCH) ............................................................. 287
9.61 Certificate in Adolescent Health and Counseling (CAHC) .................................. 288
9.62 Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting (CVAP) ....................................................... 288
9.63 Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Art (CVAA) .................................................. 289
9.64 Certificate in Performing Arts – Theatre Arts (CPATHA) ................................... 289
9.65 Certificate in Performing Arts Hindustani Music (CPAHM) ................................ 289
9.66 Certificate in Performing Arts Karnatak Music (CPAKM) ................................... 290
9.67 Certificate in Performing Arts Bharatanatyam (CPABN) ................................... 290
9.68 Certificate in Energy Technology and Management (CETM) ............................. 291
9.69 Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (Electrical Technicians)
(CCPD) ................................................................................................................ 292
9.70 Certificate in Solid Wastes Treatment Techniques (CSWATT) ........................... 293
9.71 Certificate in Condition Monitoring (CCOMO) .................................................... 294
9.72 Certificate in Smart City Development and Management (CSCDM) .................. 294
9.73 Certificate Programme in Value Education (CPVE) ............................................ 295
9.74 Certificate in Solid Waste Management (CSWM) ............................................... 295
9.75 Certificate in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood
Promotion (CSANKALP) ...................................................................................... 296
9.76 Certificate in Community Radio (CCR) ............................................................... 296
9.77 Certificate in Gender, Agriculture and Sustainable Development (CGAS) ........ 296
9.78 Certificate in Gender and Science (CGSCI) ........................................................ 297
10 AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION PROGRAMMES ............................................ 299
10.1 Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming (APDF) ............................................. 299
10.2 Appreciation Course on Environment (ACE) ...................................................... 299
10.3 Appreciation Course on Population and Sustainable Development (ACPSD) .... 300
11 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ON OFFER THORUGH ONLINE MODE ...................... 301
12 UNIVERSITY RULES ............................................................................................ 302
12.1 Educational Qualifications Awarded By Private Institutions ............................. 302
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 12.2 Validity of Degree for Admission ........................................................................ 302
12.3 Acceptance of ‗Two year Bachelor‘s degree‘ ..................................................... 302
12.4 Validity of Admission (Merit Based/Entrance Test Based) ................................ 302
12.5 Simultaneous Registration ................................................................................. 302
12.6 Re-Registration .................................................................................................. 303
12.7 Additional time for Learners with Disability ...................................................... 303
12.8 Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, non- creamy layer
of OBC, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) for admission in Central
Educational Institutions ..................................................................................... 303
12.9 Scholarships ....................................................................................................... 303
12.10 Scheme of Fee Support to SC/ST Students ................................................ 304
12.11 Registration fee, Cancellation of Admission and Refund of Fee paid for
Re-Registration to a programme will not be refunded in any case. ........... 304
12.12 Waiver of IGNOU Programme fee for Jail Inmates .................................... 305
12.13 Digital Study Material and Assignments..................................................... 305
12.14 Change of Elective/Course ......................................................................... 305
12.15 Change of Medium ...................................................................................... 306
12.16 Change of Programme ................................................................................ 306
12.17 Credit Transfer ............................................................................................ 306
12.18 Counselling and Examination Centre ......................................................... 306
12.19 Correction of Address and Learner Support Centre Change ...................... 306
12.20 Change of Regional Centre ......................................................................... 306
12.21 Eligibility for Term End Examinations ........................................................ 307
12.22 Foreign Students ......................................................................................... 307
12.23 Guidelines for Admission in respect of International Students residing in
India ............................................................................................................. 307
12.24 Change of Category .................................................................................... 308
12.25 Correction/Change of Name/Surname of Learner..................................... 308
12.26 Disputes on Admission & other University Matters .................................... 308
12.27 Recognition of IGNOU Programmes ........................................................... 309
12.28 KVS Employees............................................................................................ 309
13 PREVENTION OF MALPRACTICE/NOTICE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC ..................... 310
14 PLACEMENT SERVICES ....................................................................................... 310
15 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CELL ............................................................................... 310
16 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL: WHOM TO CONTACT FOR WHAT ............................. 311
17 ADDRESSES & CODES OF REGIONAL CENTRES ................................................. 313
18 LIST OF CODES ................................................................................................... 325
18.1 STATE CODE ....................................................................................................... 325
18.2 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION CODE .............................................................. 325
18.3 LIST OF BOARD CODES....................................................................................... 326
18.4 LIST OF VOLUNTARY HINDI INSTITUTIONS ..................................................... 327
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19 IGNOU POLICY REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT THE WORKPLACE ....... 330
20 APPLICATION FORM : INSTRUCTIONS AND CODES .......................................... 332

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 1 THE UNIVERSITY
1.1 Introduction
The Indira Gandhi National Open University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 to achieve the
following objectives:
 democratising higher education by taking it to the doorsteps of the learners,
 providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it irrespective of age, region, religion
and gender,
 offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocational orientation to the
courses, and
 promoting and developing distance education in India.

1.2 Prominent Features

IGNOU has certain unique features such as:
 National jurisdiction with international presence
 Flexible admission rules
 The programmes are offered in compliance to NEP 2020 Guidelines
 Individualised study: flexibility in terms of place, pace and duration of study
 Use of latest information and communication technologies
 Nationwide student support services network
 Cost-effective programmes
 Modular approach to programmes
 The programmes follow the multidisciplinary and inter-disciplinary approach
 Resource sharing, collaboration and networking with conventional universities, open universities and
other institutions/organisations
 Socially and academically relevant programmes based on students‘ need analysis, and
 Convergence of open and conventional education systems

1.3 Important Achievements

 First Open University in the Country to have been accredited with the highest A++ Grade by NAAC.
 Emergence of IGNOU as the largest Open University in the world.
 Recognition as Centre of Excellence in Distance Education by the Commonwealth of Learning (1993).
 Award of Excellence for Distance Education Material by Commonwealth of Learning (1999).
Launch of a series of 24 hour Educational Channels ‗Gyan Darshan‘. IGNOU is the nodal agency for
these channels and regular transmissions are done from the studios at Electronic Media Production
Centre (EMPC), IGNOU.
Regular educational broadcast with facility for live interaction
 IGNOU has been entrusted with the responsibility of National Coordinator for Swayam Prabha Project for
four channesl (CH 17 to 20). These channels are broadcasting the recorded videos as well as live
telecasting of IGNOU programmes on 24x7 basis.
 UNESCO has declared IGNOU as the largest institution of higher learning in the world in 2010.
 Largest network of learning support system.
 Declaration of Term-end result within 45 days.

1.4 The Schools of Studies

With a view to develop interdisciplinary programmes, the University operates through its Schools of Studies.
Each School is headed by a Director who arranges to organise its academic programmes and courses in
coordination with the School faculty and staff, and different academic, administrative and service divisions of
the University. The emphasis is on providing a wide choice of courses atdifferent levels.
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 The following Schools of Studies are in operation currently:
 School of Humanities (SOH)
 School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
 School of Sciences (SOS)
 School of Education (SOE)
 School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
 School of Engineering and Technology (SOET)
 School of Management Studies (SOMS)
 School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
 School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)
 School of Agriculture (SOA)
 School of Law (SOL)
 School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
 School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)
 School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Management (SOTHSM)
 School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS)
 School of Social Work (SOSW)
 School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
 School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)
 School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
 School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)
 School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA)
1.5 Academic Programmes
The University offers Certificates, Diplomas, Advance Diplomas, Post Graduate Diplomas and Degrees, which
are conventional as well as innovative. Most of these programmes have been developed after need based
survey for such programmes. They are launched with a view to fulfilling the learners‘ needs for:
 certification,
 improvement of skills,
 acquisition of professional qualifications,
 continuing education and professional development at workplace,
 self-enrichment,
 diversification and updating of knowledge, and
 empowerment.

1.6 Modular Approach to Programmes

The Programmes offered by the University are in compliance to the National Education Policy 2020. The
teaching-learning arrangements in IGNOU are highly flexible. With this objective in mind, the University has
followed a modular approach to Programme development for many of its degree level programmes. As per the
University policy, programmes with modular approach are designed keeping in mind the need of the learners and
offer the flexibility in the combination of courses as well as methods. The learners have the choice to decide the
pace of their learning and they have the option of course-wise registration for various programmes.
Under the modular approach, each course is allocated a certain credit weightage. A learner enrolled in a
modular programme can exit the programme at designated points and obtain a certificate or diploma, depending on
the number of credits completed.. Alternately depending on the number of credits earned, a learner with Certificate
level can complete a Diploma or a Degree.
In IGNOU, modularity has been implemented in two ways. In some Programmes, exit options have been
provided whereby students not wanting to complete the entire programme can make an exit after completion of a

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 defined number of courses and get a Diploma / PG Diploma. This helps the students in meeting their immediate
professional requirement.
In the other approach to modularity, students completing a Diploma / PG Diploma Programme are allowed lateral
entry in a degree programme. This helps the students in upgrading their knowledge / skill as per their requirement
and convenience.

1.7 Multiple Entry and Multiple Exit Points

In keeping with the spirit of the National Educational Policy – 2020 and the National Higher Education
Qualifications Framework (NHEQF), the undergraduate programmes offered by the University follow a modular
approach and multiple exists and multiply entries are allowed to facilitate the professional journey of the
learners. The Multiple Entry and Multiple Exit facility will be available in the University for BAG,BCOMG,BSCG and
BCA Programmes with effect from July 2022 admission cycle.
The details of the exit points and certification at different levels are given below:
Levels of Multiple Exit and Multiple Entry points
Sr Level of the Exit and Certification
No. Programme

1. Undergraduate The learners successfully completing first year (2 semesters) of

Certificate study at the undergraduate level will be awarded an
Undergraduate Certificate. (Total Credits : 40 - 44)

2. Undergraduate The learners successfully completing the 2 years (4 semesters)

Diploma of study at the undergraduate level will be awarded an
Undergraduate Diploma. (Total Credits : 80 - 88)

3. Undergraduate The learners successfully completing the 3 years (6 semesters)

Degree of study at the undergraduate level will be awarded a general
Degree Bachelor‘s Degree in the disciplines studied. (Total
credits : 120- 132)

Other details will be uploaded from the Notification available at the IGNOU website.
http://www.ignou.ac.in/userfiles/Notification%20signed%20Multiple%20Entry%20and%20Multiple%20Exist%2
024-8-2022.pdf

1.8 Course Preparation

Learning material is specially prepared by teams of experts drawn from different universities and specialized
institutions in the area spread throughout the country as well as in-house faculty. The material is scrutinized
by the content experts, in -house faculty and edited by the language experts at IGNOU before these are finally
sent for printing. Similarly, audio and video materials are produced in consultation with the course writers, in-
house faculty and producers. The material is previewed and reviewed by the faculty as well as outside experts
and edited/modified, wherever necessary, before they are finally dispatched to the students, Learner Support
Centres and Telecast through Gyan Darshan.

1.9 Credit System

a) Defining Credit in ODL
The University follows the ‗Credit System‘ for most of its programmes. Each credit in our system is
equivalent to 30 hours of learner study comprisingall learning activities (i.e., reading and comprehending
the print material, listening to audio, watching video, attending counselling sessions, teleconference and
writing assignment responses). Thus, a 4-credit course involves 120 hours of study and a 6-credit course
involves 180 hours of study. This helps the learner to know the academic effort he/she has to put in, to
successfully complete a course. Completion of an academic programme (Degree or Diploma) requires
successful completion of the assignments, practical, projects and the Term-End Examination as per
requirement of each course in a programme.

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 b) Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
The Bachelor‘s Degree Programmes offered through this prospectus follow the Choice Based Credit
System (CBCS) introduced by UGC. The CBCS provides the learner with flexibility to study the
subjects/courses at their own pace; greater choice of inter-disciplinary, intra-disciplinary and skill-based
courses; and mobility to different institutions for studies. The system has the following advantages:
 Allows learners to choose a combination of inter-disciplinary, intra-disciplinary courses, skill oriented
courses (even from other disciplines according to their learning needs, interests and aptitude).
 Makes education broad-based and at par with global standards.
 Offers flexibility for learners to study at different times and at different institutions to complete the
programme. Credits earned at one institution can be transferred to another institution.
1.10 Support Services
In order to provide individualized support to its learners, the University has a large number of Learner Support
Centres, spread across the country. These Learner Support Centres are coordinated by 67 Regional Centres and
Recognised Regional Centres. At the Learner Support Centres, the learners interact with the Academic
Counselors and other learners, refer to books in the Library, watch/listen to video/audio programmes and
interact with the Coordinator on administrative and academic matters. The list of Regional Centres is given in
this Prospectus. Support services are also provided through Work Centres, Programme Learner Support Centres,
Skill Development Centres and Special Learner Support Centres.

In case the number of students enrolled in a program is small, the University shall provide
Technology Enabled Learner Support (TELS) through Gyan Darshan / Gyan Vani / Swayam
Prabha/ Web based support.
1.11 Programme Delivery
The methodology of instruction in this University is different from that of the conventional Universities. The
Open University system is more learner-oriented and the learner is an active participant in the pedagogical
(teaching and learning) process. Most of the instructions are imparted through distance education methodology
as per the requirement.

The University follows a multimedia approach for instruction, which comprises:

a) Self Instructional Printed Material: The printed study material (written in self-instructional style) for
both theory and practical components of the programmes is provided to the learners in the form of a single
print book and/or e-book, comprising blocks and units or in the form of separate printed blocks for every
course (on an average 1 block per credit). A block which comes in theform of a booklet usually comprises
3 to 5 units.

Audio-Visual Material Aids: The learning package contains audio and video programmes which have
been produced by the University for better clarification and enhancement of understanding of the course
material given to the learners. A video programme is normally of 25-30 minutes duration.

b) The Video content is available on eGyan kosh (www.egyankosh.ac.in) – the digital learning repository of
the University.

The video programmes are also telecast on National Network of Gyan Darshan and
Swayamprabha channels. All Gyan Vani stations broadcast curriculum-based audio programmes as
per their schedule that is notified in advance. In addition, some selected stations of All India Radio also
broadcast the audio programmes. Learners can confirm the dates for the programmes from their Learner
Support Centres. The information is also provided through the university website.

c) Counselling Sessions: Normally counselling sessions are held as per schedule drawn by the Learner
Support Centres. These are mostly held outside the regular working hours of the host institutions where
the Learner Support Centres arelocated. However, in case the number of students in a programme
is small, face-to-face counselling shall not be organized. In such cases the University shall
provide Web Enabled Academic Support to the learners.

d) Tele conferences: Live sessions are conducted via satellite through interactive Gyan Darshan Channel as
well as simultaneously webcaste at http://ignouonline.ac.in/and via Facebook Live sessions.
e) Practicals/Project Work: Some Programmes have practical/project component also depending upon the
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 learning requirements. Practical sessions are held at designated institutions for which schedule is provided
by the Learner Support Centres. Attendance at practical sessions is compulsory. For project work,
comprehensive project guide, in the form of a booklet, is provided to the learner along with the study
material.
1.12 Gyan Darshan
Gyan Darshan (GD) channel is a major milestone in the field of Educational Television in India. It is a joint venture
of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I & B Ministry),
Prasar Bharati and IGNOU serving as the nodal agency. Launched in the year 2000, GD is a 24-hour educational
channel which offers the best of educational programmes covering a variety of subjects and catering to a wide
range of viewers. These include pre-school, primary, secondary and higher secondary students, college/university
students, youth seeking career opportunities, homemakers and working professionals. The software is pooled from
various educational Institutions and Development Organisations. GD conducts two hours of live interactive sessions
every day to build interactivity in the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system. Teachers/Resource persons and
IGNOU Regional Center functionaries interact for academic and administrative matters with students. Induction
Programmes for new students and convocations for graduating students are also conducted live through
Teleconferencing every year.

Gyan Darshan is also available on webcast, thus extending the reach of IGNOU programmes to audiences world
over. The Gyan Darshan telecast is also beneficial for students of the formal education system and the viewers can
access Gyan Darshan on IGNOU‘s website http://gd.ignouonline.ac.in/gyandarshan/ . As Gyan Darshan Channel is
must carry channel as per the Government of India Gazette notification, a number of private DTH/Cable Operators
carries Gyan Darshan in their Bouquets. Gyan Darshan is now part of Swayam Prabha and can be watched on
MHRD Channel no.25

1.13 Gyanvani
Gyan Vani (GV) FM Radio was conceived in 2001 as a network of educational FM Radio Channels operating from
various cities in the country. With an aim to enhance and supplement the teaching-learning process, each GV
Station has a range of about 60 kms and covers an entire city/town including the adjoining rural areas. Gyan Vani
serves as an ideal medium for niche audience addressing the local educational, developmental and socio-cultural
requirements of the people. The flavor of the channel is by and large local and the medium is English, Hindi or
language of the region. The overall content pertains to Primary and Secondary Education, Adult Education,
Technical and Vocational Education, Higher Education, Distance Education and Extension Education etc. Interactive
Radio Counseling (IRC) facility is being provided by GV Stations to enable students to interact with the faculty,
academic counselors and student support staff. The live phone-in programmes are popular components of the
network. The programmes broadcast through each stations include both pre-recorded and live content. click the
link – ( http://gd.ignouonline.ac.in/gyandhara/ )

1.14 Swayam Prabha

Swayam Prabha is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India to provide 34 High Quality
Educaional TV Channels through DTH (Directo to Home) across the length and breadth of the country on 24x7
basis using GSAT 15 Satellite. Curriculum-based course content covering diverse disciplines are telecast through
Swayam Prabha and are provided by NPTEL, IITs, UGC, CEC and IGNOU with the objective of meeting the needs of
lifeling learners in India and abroad. IGNOU has been entrusted with the responsibility of National Coordinator for
Swayam Prabha Project for four channesl (CH 17 to 20) which are presently operational with effect from 1 st Sept.,
2020 after reorganization of earlier five channels. These four channels are broadcasting the recorded videos as well
as live telecasting of IGNOU programmes on 24x7 basis.

1.15 Gyandhara
Gyandhara is an internet audio counseling service offered by IGNOU. Students can listen to the live discussions by
the teachers and experts on the topic of the day and interact with them through telephone, email and also chat
mode. When live sessions are not on, Gyanvani Delhi is made available on this platform. The Gyandhara streaming
is available for internet users anywhere in the world. Important events broadcast by GV Delhi are also relayed by all
GV stations using the Gyandhara feed.

The Learners can access Gyandhara using the link https://www.ignouonline.ac.in/gyandhara//

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1.16 Web Enabled Academic Support (WEAS)
To provide technology based academic support to the learners of the distance mode programmes, IGNOU has
initiated a scheme of Web Enabled Academic Support (WEAS) for various ODL programmes of IGNOU. WEAS is a
Single Window Platform providing various kinds of academic support including the study material, audio-video,
quiz, discussion forum, calendar of activities, web-based video counselling, links of various web-based resources
to the distance learners by using simple and easily available ICT tools. The students enrolled in programmes
being offered through WEAS are given access to their programme specific portal in which they are provided with
course material in digital format, video and learning resources. The portal enables online peer-to-peer interaction
and discussion, it also gives an opportunity to the students to learn online and interact virtually with teachers
and experts. To access WEAS click the link - https://sites.google.com/ignou.ac.in/weas

1.17 Evaluation System

The University conducts Term-End Examinations (TEE) twice a year ordinarily in the months of June &
December.

The system of evaluation followed by the University also is different from that of conventional universities.
IGNOU has a multitier system of evaluation.

1. Self-assessment exercises within each unit of study material.

2. Continuous evaluation mainly through assignments which are tutor-marked, practical assignments and
seminar/ workshops/extended contact programmes, etc.

3. Term-End Examinations (TEE).

4. Project / Term-end Practical examination.

The evaluation of learners depends upon various instructional activities undertaken by them. A learner has to
write assignment responses compulsorily before taking Term-End Examinations from time to time to complete
an academic programme. A learner has to submit Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) responses to the
Coordinator of the Learner Support Centre to which s/he is attached. Term-end examination is conducted
at various examination centres spread all over the country and abroad in June and December every
year.

IGNOU uses the following system of ―Grading‖ for evaluating learners' achievement
Letter Grade Qualitative Level Point
Grade
A Excellent 5
B Very Good 4
C Good 3
D Average 2
E Unsatisfactory 1

For Bachelors‘ and Masters‘ degree programmes, normally the system of numerical marking is followed, and the
marks secured in assignments, TE Exams, etc. are later converted into grades as per the five-point grading scale
given above. However, if required by the learner, the university provides numerical marks and division (I, II or
Pass).

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 IGNOU uses 10-Point Grading System for evaluating learners‘ achievement for Bachelor Degree
Programmes under CBCS, as under:
10-Point Grading System of IGNOU as per UGC-CBCS Guidelines
Letter Grade Numerical Percentage
Grade
O (Outstanding) 10 >85
A+ (Excellent) 9 > 75 to < 85
A (Very Good) 8 > 65 to < 75
B+ (Good) 7 > 55 to < 65
B (Above Average) 6 > 50 to < 55
C (Average) 5 > 40 to < 50
D (Pass) 4 > 35 to < 40
F (Fail) 0 < 35
Ab (Absent) 0 Absent

Term-End Examination and Payment of Examination Fee

The University conducts Term-end Examination (TEE) twice a year in the months of June & December. A
learner is permitted to appear in TEE subject to the following conditions: -

1. Registration for the courses is valid and not time barred.

2. Required number of assignments in the courses have been submitted by due date wherever applicable.

3. Minimum time to pursue these courses as per the provision of the programme has been completed.

4. Examination fee for all the courses the learner is appearing in the examination has been paid.

In the case of non-compliance of any of the above conditions, the result of all such courses is liable
to be with held by the University.
Term-end Examination
The learners are required to fill in the Examination form to appear in the TEE each time i.e., for every exam
(June/ December) a learner has to apply a fresh. The Examination Forms are accepted online only as per
the schedule available on the IGNOU website (https://ignou.ac.in) from time to time.

Examination fee and Mode of Payment

Examination Fee Mode of Payment

@ 200 per theory course Credit Card/Debit Card/NetBanking

The fee applicable to Projects and Practical Exams w.e.f. January, 2023 Admission Cycle shall be as under:
a. Proiect Evaluation Fees
Up to 4 credit project work: 300
Above 4 credits project work: 500
The fee is tobe submitted by the students along with the Term End Examination form.
b. Practical Examination
Fees Up to 4 credit: 300
Above 4 credits: 7500
The fee is to be submitted by the students along with the Term End Examination form.

Examination fee once paid is neither refundable nor adjustable even if the learner fails to appear in the
examination.

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Hall Ticket for Term End Examination
No hall ticket shall be dispatched to the examinees. Hall Tickets of all examinees are uploaded on the
University Website (www.ignou.ac.in) 7-10 days before the commencement of the Term End Examinations.
Therefore, learners are advised to visit IGNOU website for updates.
Students are advised to take the print out of the Hall Ticket from University website after entering the
enrolment number and name of programme of study, and report at the examination centre along with the
Identity Card issued by the University. Without a valid IGNOU Student ID Card issued by the University,
examinees will not be permitted to appear in the examination.
In case, any learner has misplaced the Identify Card issued by the University, it is mandatory to apply for a
duplicate Identity Card to the Regional Centre concerned well before commencement of the examinations so
as to get a duplicate ID Card in time. Learners without valid ID Card will not be allowed to enter the
Examination Centre premises. Students who have taken admission online can download their ID Card online.

1.18 International Students Residing in India

The foreign nationals are advised to visit the page of Intenational Division of the University
(http://ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/division/id/introduction) for the programmes on offer for them;
programme fee and other fees applicable for them. They may also contact International Division of the
University at the Headquarters for more details.
1.19 Online Admission System
The Admission Forms can be submitted online through Online Admission System at
https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ by the Indian Student. Currently, the facility is available for the
programmes offered through Common Prospectus except entrance test based programmes. Foreign student
residing in other countries can also join the online programmes and can submit their admission form at
https://ignouforeigniop.samarth.edu.in/ . The prospective learners are required to create their user ID and
password for logging in the system and upload the required documents along with the submission of the
Admission Form. There is no need to send the printed copy of the Admission Form to the Regional Centre.
The programme fee can be paid online using payment Gateway through net banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
Once the admission form is submitted online, the students can track the progress of their admission. A
message is sent on the mobile number and email ID registered with the System once admission is confirmed.
In case of any discrepancy in the Admission Form, the prospective students are advised to remove the
discrepancy within a stipulated time. Failing to do so will lead to rejection of admission form.
The prospective learners submitting the Admission Form through this System can download the Prospectus
free from IGNOU website http://www.ignou.ac.in. However, fee as prescribed from time to time will be charged as
registration fee along with the programme fee.
1.20 eGyanKosh
The IGNOU eGyanKosh (http://egyankosh.ac.in/) is a national digital repository of educational resources in
higher education. It is available for the learners and teachers, and public at large for free. The eGyan Kosh
currently houses the self-learning material of over 3923 courses of 384 programmes of IGNOU. The IGNOU
learners are encouraged to make use of these resources for their learning.
1.21 IGNOU e-Content Mobile App
IGNOU-e-Content Mobile App is an official mobile app of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New
Delhi. This app is an ICT initiative of IGNOU to provide Digital Learning Environment to IGNOU learners and
extending Technology Enhanced Learner Support Services to them. The aim of this initiative is to disseminate
the digitised course material to IGNOU Learners. IGNOU learners can use this app to access their course
material through their hand held devices such as Mobile Phones and Tablets.

1.22 Library Services

The IGNOU library is the most resourceful information centre in the country in the field of distance education.
The collection of printed and electronic resources is quite strong, with 1.5 lakh printed books at IGNOU
Headquarters and 2.5 lakh printed books at libraries of RCs and LSCs.

 The University Library provides remote access to 8–10 online databases through the UGC e-Shodh Sindhu
Consortium. Users can access over 7900+ e-journals and more than1700 e-books

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 (http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/division/ldd/EResources) as well as millions of
open-access resources in digital form.
 The holdings of the library collection and access to e-resources can be browsed and downloaded from
their desktops through WebOPAC (https://libraryopac.ignou.ac.in/) and Integrated Search Engines.
 Library is a member of the Developing Library Network (DELNET) (https://www.delnet.in/) that
provides various resource sharing services like browsing of Union Catalogues, Inter-Library Loan and
Document Delivery from more than 7000 member libraries.
 IGNOU is also a member of ‗The Daisy Forum of India‘ (DFI), which provides Sugamya Pustakalaya
(https://library.daisyindia.org/ NALP/welcomeLink.action) facilitating access to more than
67,000 books to the blind, people with low vision, or people with any other print disability.
 IGNOU library uploads Ph.D/M.Phil theses on UGC INFLIBNET‘s ―Shodhganga‖ Repository for digital
preservation and ensuring continuous access to scholarly content.
 IGNOU library uses Urkund/Ouriginal software provided by UGC INFLIBNET to check the texts of
Research papers/Theses/Dissertations for originality and protect it against potential plagiarism
(ouriginal.com/login/).
 Research Scholars can take library membership by paying refundable security deposit of `5000 for
availing lending services.
 Post graduate students interested in remote access of e-resources should download the form from Link:
http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/division/ldd/raf, fill up the same and email to
[email protected] to facilitate access.

1.23 Vidya Lakshmi Portal

Vidya Lakshmi Portal is a first of its kind portal for students seeking Education Loan. Set up in August 2015, it
is a single window electronic platform for students to access information and prepare applications for
Educational Loans and Government Scholarships. The Portal has the facility of tracking the students right from
the inception of loan application until the completion of sanction of loan or otherwise. Students can view,
apply and track their education loan applications to banks anytime, anywhere through the Portal. The portal
has been developed and being maintained by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited.
Nearly 40 Banks have registered for over 131 Educational Loan Schemes on the Vidya Lakshmi Portal and
integrated their system with the Portal for providing loan processing status to students.

1.24 Course-wise Registration and Certification Scheme (CRCS)

The University offers a scheme of Course-wise Registration and Certification (CRCS). Under this scheme, one
can register for a single course or a limited number of courses, subject to a maximum of 16 credits. The rules
of CRCS are as under:

1. The eligibility for registering for a course under the Scheme shall be same as the eligibility for admission to
the Programme from where the course(s) are drawn.

2. The Scheme shall be offered in both Cycles of Admission, subject to the provision that the courses are on
offer in the particular admission cycle.

3. Registration for all courses of all the academic programmes shall be open for registration under the
Scheme except the courses offered under Research Degree Programmes and Awareness/Appreciation level
Programmes.

4. Courses offered in combination shall have to be taken together by the student.

5. Course(s) once opted shall not be changed or withdrawn by the student.

6. The minimum and maximum period allowed for completion of the course(s) registered would be six
months and two years, respectively.

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 7. There will be no separate counselling or lab-work schedule for students registered under the Scheme. The
registered students under the Scheme shall be advised to be in touch with the Learner Support Centre
allocated in order to know the schedule of theory/practical counselling sessions and participate in the
sessions accordingly.

8. Candidates registering under the Scheme, for successfully completing the course(s) opted, shall be
required to fulfill all the academic requirements as prescribed by the University from time to time.

9. Candidates successfully completing the course(s) opted shall be provided with a Certificate of Completion
of Course indicating the score obtained in continuous/term-end assessment and credits earned.
10. The fee chargeable under the Scheme shall be as under:

Credit weightage of each course Course Fee

Up to 4 credits Rs.1000/-
Above 4 credits Rs.2000/-

The fee shall be calculated per course and not on the basis of total number of credits taken. The Course Fee
shall be subject to revision and shall be linked with the revision of Programme fee. In addition to the course
fee, Registration fee as decided by the University from time shall be chargeable. Fee once paid shall be non-
refundable or non-adjustable. Examination fee, as notified by the University from time to time, shall be charged
over and above the course fee and registration fee.

11. Candidates shall be allowed to seek transfer of credits earned under the Scheme by taking admission in a
Programme of IGNOU subject to the following conditions:
a. Fulfillment of all the conditions as notified by the University from time to time for that particular
academic programme.
b. A maximum of 50% of the credits earned under the Scheme shall be allowed at the time of taking
admission in the relevant programme.
c. Credits earned for Project or Internship shall not be transferred.
d. Transfer of credits earned under the Scheme for an academic programme that falls under the
purview of a Regulatory Authority shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the concerned
Regulatory Authority.
e. Credit transfer of a course shall be permitted on application with requisite fee after taking
admission in a programme.
f. Credit transfer shall be given only in the courses offered in that programme. In case the
completed course under the Scheme is revised, credit transfer shall not be permitted.
g. Transfer of credits earned under the Scheme to an academic programme offered by the University
in collaboration/under MoU with other Institutions, shall be governed by the terms of
collaboration/MoU.
h. The UGC framework for Credit Transfer shall be applicable for transfer of credits.
i. Application for CRCS can be made on the online on the Online Admission Portal of the
University.
j. The facility of Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) as envisioned in the NEP 2020 is also
available for different programmes.
1.25 Scheme of Fee Support to SC/ST Students
The University provides exemption of programme fee to students from SC/ST category as per its policy.
The policy is reviewed for every admission cycle. Students are advised to visit the University website or
contact the Regional Centre to know about the latest provisions. The exemption, if admissible, will be
allowed for one programme only.
The following SC and ST students are not eligible for fee exemption:
 who are employed OR
 who are availing any kind of fellowship or fee exemption from other agencies, OR
 whose Parents‘/ Guardians‘ income from all Sources exceeds Rs 2.5 lakhs during financial year
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 as per Government of India norms.
The applicants should submit income certificate issued by Authorized Government Agency while taking
admission. The exemption of fee is confined to the extent of Programme Fee mentioned in the
Prospectus. The students belonging to these categories will have to pay late fee (if any), Term End
Examination Fee, convocation fee, Registration fee, etc. since these are not exempted under this
Scheme.

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2 SUMMARY LIST OF PROGRAMMES (fee, duration,eligibility,
medium, etc.)
Academic Programmes of the University

* Registration fee of Rs 300/- (Non-refundable) is to be paid at the time of admission in addition to the programme fee
given in the following table.
** University Development fee of Rs 200/- is to be paid at the time of admission in addition to the programme fee given in
the following table.
*** Registration fee of Rs 500/- (Non-refundable) is to be paid at the time of application in addition to the programme fee
given in the following FLIP (Fixed Learning Intake Programme): PGDMCH, PGDGM, PGDHHM, PGDHIVM, DNA, PGCMDM
****Registration fee of Rs 850/- (Non-refundable) is to be paid at the time of admission in addition to the programme fee given in
the following table - BCOMAF, MCOMFT
Sl. No. Program Code School Eligibility Medium Min. Max. Fee Session
Durati Duration Structure
on
BACHELOR’S
DEGREE
PROGRAMMES
1 Bachelor of Arts BAG SOSS 10+2 or its equivalent English & 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,000 /- January
Hindi per year & July
Total = Rs.
12,000/-*

2 Bachelor of BCOMG SOMS 10+2 or its equivalent English & 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,000 /- January
Commerce Hindi per year & July
Total = Rs.
12,000/-*

3 Bachelor of BCOMAF SOMS 1. 10+2 or its equivalent 2. Passed English & 3 years 6 years Total fee= January
Commerce with Common Proficiency Test/ PE/ Hindi Rs 8,100/- & July
Major in Foundation from ICAI 3. Registration ***
Accountancy and in Professional Competence Course/
Finance PEII/ Intermediate (Chartered
Accountancy First Stage) of ICAI; or
Similarly, all those students who
have passed Chartered Accountancy
are also eligible for admission
subject to successful completion of
condition (1) and (2) above

4 Bachelor of BBASM SOMS In order to qualify for admission to English & 3 years 6 years Rs. 20,000/- July
Business this programme the applicant Hindi per year*
Administration should: •have passed 10+2
(Services or equivalent qualification from a
Management) recognized institution •have
attained at least 18 years of age and
• be working in services industry as
a full time intern / Apprentice /
Employee.

5 Bachelor of BBARIL SOMS (i) Category A–Direct Entry (a) English 3 years 6 years Rs. 10,000 /- July
Business 10+2 /equivalent. per year
Administration (b) University provides reservation Total = Rs.
of seats as per Government of India 30,000/-*
rules
(ii) Category B – Sponsored
Admission
The sponsor is allowed to nominate
employees, who have passed
10+2/equivalent, from their Retail
Organization. The sponsor will
submit application form of the
candidate nominated with the
Programme fee through a Demand
Draft drawn in favour of IGNOU
payable at New Delhi.

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 6 Bachelor of BSCG SOS 10+2 with science subjects or its English & 3 years 6 years Rs. 5,500/- January
Science equivalent qualification Hindi per year & July
Total=Rs.
16,500/-*
7 Bachelor of BCA SOCIS 10+2 or its equivalent English 3 years 6 years Rs. 7,500/- January
Computer per & July
Applications semester
Total=Rs.
45,000/-*

8 Bachelor of BLIS SOSS i) Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks English. 1 year 2 years Rs. 8,100/-* January
Library and for General and 45% and for the Students & July
Information SC/ST/OBC/PH category can write
Sciences respectively. OR assignmen
ii) Bachelor’s Degree with Diploma ts and TEE
(one year) in Library Science in Hindi
OR language
iii) Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of also.
working experience in Library and
Information Centre

9 Bachelor of Arts BTS SOTHSM 10+2 or its equivalent English & 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,500 /- January
(Tourism Studies) Hindi per year & July
Total = Rs.
13,500/-*

10 Bachelor of Arts BAFSM SOTHSM 10+2 or equivalent from recognized English 3 years 6 years Rs. 10,500 /- January
(Facility and Board per year & July
Services
Management)

11 Bachelor of BSWG SOSW 10+2 or its equivalent English & 3 years 6 years Rs. 5,900 /- January
Social Work Hindi per year & July
Total = Rs.
17,500/-*

12 Bachelor of Arts BAVTM SOTHSM 10+2 or its equivalent English 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,200 /- January
(Vocational and Hindi per year & July
Studies) Tourism Total = Rs.
Management 12,600/-*

13 Bachelor of Arts BAVMSME SOVET 10+2 or its equivalent English 3 years 6 years Rs. 5,100 /- January
(Vocational per year & July
Studies) Micro Total = Rs.
Small and 15,300/-*
Medium
Enterprises
BACHELOR
(HONOURS)
DEGREE
PROGRAMMES
14 Bachelor of Arts BAECH SOSS 10+2 or its equivalent English 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,500 /- January
(Honours) and Hindi per year & July
Economics Total = Rs.
13,500/-*

15 Bachelor of Arts BAHIH SOSS 10+2 or its equivalent English 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,500 /- January
(Honours) and Hindi per year & July
History Total = Rs.
13,500/-*

16 Bachelor of Arts BAPSH SOSS 10+2 or its equivalent English 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,500 /- January
(Honours) and Hindi per year & July
Political Science Total = Rs.
13,500/-*

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17 Bachelor of Arts BAPCH SOSS 10+2 or its equivalent English 3 years 6 years Rs. 5,000 + January
(Honours) and Hindi 600/- & July
Psychology Practical fee
per year
Total = Rs.
15,000
+1800=
16,800/-*
18 Bachelor of Arts BAPAH SOSS 10+2 or its equivalent English 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,500 /- January
(Honours) Public and Hindi per year & July
Administration Total = Rs.
13,500/-*
19 Bachelor of Arts BASOH SOSS 10+2 or its equivalent English 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,500 /- January
(Honours) and Hindi per year & July
Sociology Total = Rs.
13,500/-*
20 Bachelor of BSCANH SOSS 10+2 or its equivalent English 3 years 6 years Rs. 6,000 /- January
Science and Hindi per year & July
(Honours) Total = Rs.
(Anthropology) 18,000/-*
21 Bachelor of Arts BAEGH SOH 10+2 or its equivalent English 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,500 /- January
English (Honours) per year & July
Total = Rs.
13,500/-*
22 Bachelor of Arts BAHDH SOH 10+2 or its equivalent Hindi 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,500 /- January
Hindi (Honours) per year & July
Total = Rs.
13,500/-*
23 Bachelor of Arts BASKH SOH 10+2 or its equivalent Hindi 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,200 /- January
Sanskrit per year & July
(Honours) Total = Rs.
12,600/-*
24 Bachelor of Arts BAUDH SOH 10+2 or its equivalent Urdu 3 years 6 years Rs. 4,200 /- January
Urdu(Honours) per year & July
Total = Rs.
12,600/-*
25 Bachelor of BSCBCH SOS 10 + 2 pass (or equivalent from English 3 years 6 years Rs. 14,500 /- January
Science other recognized Boards) with and Hindi per year & July
(Honours) science subjects, namely, Biology, Total = Rs.
(Biochemistry) Chemistry and Physics 43,500/-*

26 Bachelor of BAPFHMH SOPVA 10 + 2 th or its equivalent Hindi 3 years 6 years Rs. 9,200 /- July
Performing Arts – per year
Hindustani Music Total = Rs.
(Honours) 27,600/-*

MASTER’S
DEGREE
PROGRAMMES
27 Master of MCOM SOMS Bachelor’s Degree or a higher English & 2 years 4 years Rs. 9,000 /- January
Commerce degree from a recognized University. Hindi per year & July
Total = Rs.
18,000/-*
28 Master of MCOMFT SOMS 1) Graduate in any discipline or English 2 years 4 years Total = Rs. January
Commerce in equivalent from a recognized 8,400/- *** & July
Finance & University/Institute. 2)
Taxation Admitted in the Chartered
Accountancy Final Course. OR Who
has already passed Chartered
Accountancy.
29 Master of MBA SOMS Passed Bachelor Degree of Minimum English 2 years 4 years Rs. 15500 /- January
Business 3 years duration with at least 50% per & July
Administration marks (45% in case of candidates semester*
belonging to reserved category).

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 30 Master of MBAHM SOMS Passed Bachelor Degree of Minimum English 2 years 4 years Rs. 15500 /- January
Business 3 years duration with at least 50% per & July
Administration - marks (45% in case of candidates semester*
Human Resource belonging to reserved category).
Management

31 Master of MBAFM SOMS Passed Bachelor Degree of Minimum English 2 years 4 years Rs. 15500 /- January
Business 3 years duration with at least 50% per & July
Administration - marks (45% in case of candidates semester*
Financial belonging to reserved category).
Management
32 Master of MBAOM SOMS Passed Bachelor Degree of Minimum English 2 years 4 years Rs. 15500 /- January
Business 3 years duration with at least 50% per & July
Administration - marks (45% in case of candidates semester*
Operations belonging to reserved category).
Management

33 Master of MBAMM SOMS Passed Bachelor Degree of Minimum English 2 years 4 years Rs. 15500 /- January
Business 3 years duration with at least 50% per & July
Administration - marks (45% in case of candidates semester*
Marketing belonging to reserved category).
Management

34 Master of MBAMM SOMS Bachelor’s Degree or a higher Hindi 2 years 4 years Rs. 14,000 /- January
Business degree from a recognized University. per year & July
Administration - Total = Rs.
Marketing 7,000/-*
Management
35 Master of MBF SOMS For admission to the MBA (Banking English 2 years 4 years Rs. 15500 /- January
Business & Finance) (MBF) programme, the per & July
Administration candidate should satisfy the semester*
(Banking and following conditions: a) Passed
Finance) Bachelor Degree of Minimum 3
years duration with at least 50%
marks (45% in case of candidates
belonging to reserved category).
b) S/he should have passed the
CAIIB examinations of the Indian
Institute of Banking & Finance,
Mumbai, and awarded the requisite
qualification/credentials there for by
the Institute; c) S/he should
have been working with the banking
or financial services sector for a
period of at least two years.
36 Master of Arts MEG SOH Bachelor’s Degree or a higher English 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,000 /- January
(English) degree from a recognized University. per year & July
Total = Rs.
14,000/-*

37 Master of Arts MHD SOH Bachelor’s Degree or a higher Hindi 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,000 /- January
(Hindi) degree from a recognized University. per year & July
Total = Rs.
14,000/-*

38 Master of Arts MPS SOSS Bachelor’s Degree or a higher English & 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,000 /- January
(Political Science) degree from a recognized University Hindi per year & July
Total = Rs.
14,000/-
*Total = Rs.
14,000/-*
39 Master of Arts MAH SOSS Bachelor’s Degree or a higher English & 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,000 /- January
(History) degree from a recognized University Hindi per year & July
Total = Rs.
14,000/-*

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40 Master of Arts MSO SOSS Bachelor’s Degree or a higher English & 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,000 /- January
(Sociology) degree from a recognized University Hindi per year & July
Total = Rs.
14,000/-*

41 Master of Arts MAPC SOSS Bachelor’s Degree in any subject English 2 years 4 years Rs. 9,300 /- January
(Psychology) from a recognized University per year & July
Total = Rs.
18,600/-*

42 Master of Arts MEC SOSS Bachelor’s Degree or a higher English & 2 years 4 years Rs. 8,500 /- January
(Economics) degree from a recognized University Hindi per year & July
Total = Rs.
17,000/-*

43 Master of Arts MPA SOSS Bachelor’s Degree or a higher English & 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,000 /- January
(Public degree from a recognised University. Hindi per year & July
Administration) Total = Rs.
14,000/-*

44 Master of Library MLIS SOSS Bachelor’s Degree in Library and/or English. 1 year 2 years Rs. 10,800/- January
and Information Information Science or Associate Students * & July
Sciences ship from NISCAIR or DRTC can write
assignmen
ts and TEE
in Hindi
language
also

45 Master of Arts MAAN SOSS Bachelor’s Degree or a higher English 2 years 4 years Rs. 8,600 /- January
(Anthropology) degree from a recognized University per year & July
Total = Rs.
17,200/-*

46 Master of Arts MGPS SOSS Bachelor’s Degree or a higher English 2 years 4 years Rs. 6,000 /- January
(Gandhi and degree from a recognized University and Hindi. per year & July
Peace Studies) Total = Rs.
12,000/-*

47 Master of MCA_New SOCIS (a) (i)Passed B.C.A/B.Sc (Computer English 2 years 4 years Rs. 12,000/- January
Computer Science)/ B.Sc. (IT)/ B.E.(CSE)/ per & July
Applications B.Tech. (CSE)/B.E. (IT)/B.Tech. (IT) or semester.
Equivalent Degree. OR (ii)* Passed (MCS-201
any Graduation ,MCS-208 &
Degree(e.g.:B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc/B.Com BCS-012
./ B.A./B.Voc./etc.) preferably with @Rs.1,000/-
Mathematics at 10+2 level or at per course
Graduation level. (b) Obtained at as additional
least 50% marks (45% marks in case fee as per
of candidates belonging to the
reserved category ) in the qualifying eligibility)
examination. * The students of Total=Rs.
category a (ii) are required to 48,000/-*
register and successfully complete
the compulsory Bridge courses of
IGNOU along with Master of
Computer Applications programme
as given in section 5.26
48 Master of Arts MARD SOCE Bachelor’s Degree or a higher English & 2 years 4 years Rs. 6,500 /- January
(Rural degree from a recognized University Hindi per year & July
Development) Total = Rs.
13,000/-*

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 49 Master of MSCDFSM SOCE B.Sc. (Home Science) specialization English 2 years 4 years Rs. 16,200/- July
Science (Food in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics and per year
Nutrition) Clinical Nutrition or PG Diploma in Total = Rs.
Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition 32,400/-*
or Graduate (B.Sc.) or equivalent (Fee for
(MBBS, BHHS etc) from the following CFN/CNCC,
background – Home Science/ Food if any, will
Science and Technology, Life be
Science, Microbiology, additional)
Pharmaceutical, Catering along with
the DNHE or CNCC or CFN offered by
IGNOU (Simultaneous admission for
CFN/CNCC is also permitted).

50 Master of MSCCFT SOCE Bachelor’s degree in any subject English 2 years 4 years Rs. 16,800 /- July
Science from a recognized university. per year
(Counselling and Total = Rs.
Family Therapy) 33,600/-*
51 Master of Social MSW SOSW Bachelor’s Degree or a higher English & 2 years 4 years Rs. 18,000/- January
Work degree from a recognized University Hindi per year & July
Total = Rs.
36000/-*

52 Master of Social MSWC SOSW Bachelor’s degree in any discipline English 2 years 4 years Rs. 18,000/- January
Work from a recognized university and Hindi per year & July
(Counselling) Total = Rs.
36000/-*

53 Master of Arts MAEDU SOE Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline English 2 years 4 years Rs. 9,000/- January
(Education) per year & July
Total = Rs.
18,000/-*
54 Master of Arts MADE STRIDE Graduates in any discipline may take English 2 years 4 years Rs. 6,000/- January
(Distance admission into this 2 years per year & July
Education) programme OR those who have Total = Rs.
earlier completed PGDDE from 12,000/-*
IGNOU, may take lateral entry
directly into the second year of MA
(Distance Education).

55 Master of Arts MAAE SOE Bachelor’s Degree from any English 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,200/- July
(Adult Education) recognized University per year
Total = Rs.
14,400/-*

56 Master of MTTM SOTHSSM Category 1: BTS,BA(Tourism); B.Sc. English 2 years 4 years Category-I : January
Tourism and Hospitality and Hotel Administration Rs. 6,800/- & July
Travel (BHM); Bachelor’s in Hotel per year
Management Management (approved by AICTE) Total = Rs.
and those students who have done 13,600/-*
their graduation in any field along Category-II
with a Diploma in Tourism, which is :Rs. 9800/-
recognized in the University system for 1st year
or by AICTE. Category 2: A Bachelor’s and Rs.
Degree in any field. (However, all 6800/- for
students of Category 2 will have to 2nd year.
pass four additional Tourism Total = Rs.
foundation courses during their 16,600/-*
period of study.)

57 Master of Arts MAPY SOITS Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. English 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,000/- January
(Philosophy) per year & July
Total = Rs.
14,000/-*

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58 Master of Arts MADVS SOEDS Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline English 2 years 4 years Rs. 6,000/- January
(Development from a recognized University per year & July
Studies) Total = Rs.
12,000/-*

59 Master of Arts MACSR SOEDS Graduation in any discipline English 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,200/- January
(Corporate Social per year & July
Responsibility) Total = Rs.
14,400/-*
60 Master of Arts MAUS SOEDS Graduation in any discipline English 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,200/- January
(Urban Studies) per year & July
Total = Rs.
14,400/-*

61 Master of Arts MAWGS SOGDS Bachelor’s Degree from any English 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,200/- January
(Women and recognized University per year & July
Gender Studies) Total = Rs.
14,400/-*

62 Master of Arts MAGD SOGDS Bachelor’s Degree or a higher English & 2 years 4 years Rs. 6,000/- January
(Gender and degree from a recognized University. Hindi per year & July
Development Total = Rs.
Studies) 12,000/-*
63 Master of Arts MATS SOTST Graduate in any discipline with Hindi 2 years 4 years Rs. 6,000/- January
(Translation adequate knowledge of Hindi and per year & July
Studies) English Total = Rs.
12,000/-*

64 Master of MSCMACS SOS Graduate with a Major, or Honours English 2 years 4 years Rs. 6,600/- January
Science in Mathematics or Graduate with a per & July
(Mathematics BA/B.Sc. degree with Mathematics semester
with Application as one of the three main subjects Total = Rs.
in Computer with equal weightage. 26,400/-**
Science)

65 Master of Arts MAJMC SOJNMS The learners should have Bachelors English 2 years 4 years Rs. 12,500/- January
(Journalism and Degree in any discipline. They should per year & July
Mass have access to computers, Internet Total = Rs.
Communication) and basic knowledge of word 25,000/-*
processing (for creating word and Tamil
documents and communicating Regional
through the Internet for sending and Language
receiving mails, browsing sites etc.). medium
Rs.600/-*
extra fee.
66 Master of Arts MAJDM SOJNMS Bachelors Degree in any discipline English 2 years 4 years Rs. 10,000/- January
(Journalism and per year & July
Digital Media) Total = Rs.
20,000/-*
67 MAJEM SOJNMS Bachelors Degree in any discipline English 2 years 4 years Rs. 12,500/- January
Master of Arts from a recognized university per year & July
(Journalism and Total = Rs.
Electronic Media) 25,000/-*
68 Master of Arts MADJ SOJNMS Bachelors Degree in any discipline English 2 years 4 years Rs. 10,000/- January
(Develolpment from a recognized university per year & July
Journalism ) Total = Rs.
20,000/-*
69 Master of Arts MSK SOH Bachelor’s Degree or a higher Hindi 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,000/- January
(Sanskrit) degree from a recognized University per year & July
Total = Rs.
14,000/-*

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 70 Master of Arts MAUD SOH Bachelor’s Degree or a higher Urdu 2 years 4 years Rs. 6,300/- January
Urdu degree from a recognized University. per year & July
There would be no entrance test. Total = Rs.
12,600/-*
71 Master of Arts MAJY SOH Bachelor’s Degree or a higher Hindi & 2 years 4 years Rs. 6,300/- January
(Jyotish) degree from a recognized University Sanskrit per year & July
Total = Rs.
12,600/-*

72 Master of Arts in MAHV SOH Graduation in any discipline. Hindi 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,000/- July
(Hindi Vyavsayik per year
Lekhan) Total = Rs.
14,000/-*
73 Master of Arts in MAVS SOH Bachelor’s Degree or a higher Hindi 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,000/- January
Vedic Studies degree from a recognized University per year & July
Total = Rs.
14,000/-*

74 M.Sc.Food Safety MSCFSQM SOA a) Graduation/Post Graduation in English 2 years 4 years Rs. 13,000/- January
& Quality Science with Chemistry/Bio- per year & July
Management chemistry or Microbiology as one of Total = Rs.
the subjects. (b) Graduation/Post 26,000/-*
Graduation in allied sciences like
Agriculture/Food Science/Food
Technology/Food and
Nutrition/Engineering having
Chemistry and Microbiology
subjects/Post Harvest
Technology/Home Science/Life
Science/Microbiology/Biochemistry/
Biotechnology/Horticulture/DairyTe
chnology/Veterinary/Fisheries/
Med al/Dental
Sc./Nursing/BAMS/BHMS/Hotel
Management and
Catering/Hospitality Management
etc. (c) PG Diploma in Foof Safety
and Quality Management (lateral
entry for 2nd year of M.Sc.). These
diploma holders should also have
one of the qualifications mentioned
at (a) and (b). They will also have to
complete one additional project
work/industrial training report/food
testing lab training/MOOC of 4

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 credits in the second year.

75 M.Sc. MSCENV SOITS Graduation in Science from a English 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,500/- January
(Environmental recognized University per year & July
Science) Total = Rs.
15,000/-*

76 Master of Arts MAFCS SOITS Graduation in any discipline. English 2 years 4 years Rs. 6,000/- January
(Folklore and per year & July
Culture Studies Total = Rs.
12,000/-*
77 Master of Arts MAEOH SOITS Graduation in any discipline. English 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,000/- January
(Environmental per year & July
and Occupational Total = Rs.
Health) 14,000/-*

78 Master of Arts MASS SOITS Graduation in any discipline. English 2 years 4 years Rs. 7,000/- January
(Sustainability per year & July
Science) Total = Rs.
14,000/-*
79 Master of Arts MAEVS SOITS Graduation in Science from a English 2 years 4 years Rs. 6,000/- January
(Environmental recognized University per year & July
Studies) Total = Rs.
12,000/-*

80 Master of Arts MADP SOPVA Bachelor in Arts- Drawing and English & 2 years 4 years Rs. 8,250/- July
(Drawing and Painting OR Bachelor in Fine/Visual Hindi per year
Painting) Arts in Painting/ Applied Art/ Total = Rs.
Sculpture/ Art Education/ History of 16,500/-*
Art/ Printmaking/ Visual
Communication etc. OR Bachelor in
Design/ Fashion/Technology/ Textile
etc. OR Graduate Diploma
programme in Drawing/
Painting/Design/
Fashion/Technology/ Textile etc. OR
Five-year diploma in Visual/Fine Arts
81 Master of MSCIS SOVET Bachelor Degree any discipline or its English 2 years 4 years Rs. 21600/- July
Science equivalent from a recognized Per Year
(Information University/ Institute. Total= Rs.
Security) 43200/-*
82 Master of Arts MAER SOVET Bachelor degree in any discipline or English 2 years 4 years Rs.7,500/- July
(Entrepreneurshi its equivalent from a recognized per year
p) University/Institution. Total = Rs.
15,000/-*
83 Master of MSCRWEE SOET B.Sc./BE/ BTech English 2 years 4 years Rs. 12,200/- January
Science per year & July
(Renewable Total = Rs.
Energy and 24,400/-*
Environment)
84 Master of Arts in MAARB SOFL Bachelor in Arabic/Bachelor in any Arabic & 2 years 4 years Rs. 5,400/- January
(Arabic) subject with Arabic as a English per year & July
subject/Bachelor in any subject with Total = Rs.
Advance 10,800/- *
Diploma/Diploma/Certificate in
Arabic (with deep interest in Arabic)
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 85 Master of Arts in MARUS SOFL Bachelor in Russian or Graduate in Russion & 2 years 4 years Rs. 5,400/- January
(Russion) any Discipline with Advance Diploma English per year & July
or Certificate in Russian Total = Rs.
10,800/- *
POST GRADUATE
DIPLOMA
PROGRAMMES

86 Post Graduate PGDRD SOCE Bachelor’s Degree. English & 1 year 3 years Rs. 2,400/- * January
Diploma in Rural Hindi & July
Development

87 Post Graduate PGDCFT SOCE Bachelor’s degree in any subject English 1 year 3 years Rs. 16,800/- July
Diploma in from a recognized University *
Counselling and
Family Therapy
88 Post Graduate PGDECFE SOCE Graduate in Discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 10,800/- January
Diploma in Early * & July
Chilhood and
Foundational
Stage Education

89 Post Graduate PGDT SOTST Bachelor’s Degree Hindi 1 year 3 years Rs. 4,000/-* January
Diploma in & July
Translation

90 Post Graduate PGDSHST SOTST Any Graduate with knowledge of Hindi 1 year 3 years Rs. 5,100/-* January
Diploma in Hindi and Sindhi & July
Sindhi-Hindi-
Sindhi
Translation
91 Post Graduate PGDIBO SOMS Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline English & 1 year 3 years Rs. 8,200/- * January
Diploma in or equivalent Hindi & July
International
Business
Operations

92 Post Graduate PGDAST SOS Graduation in any discipline. English 1 year 3 years Rs.7,600/- * January
Diploma in & July
Applied Statistics

93 Post Graduate PGDESD SOS Graduate from a recognized English 1 year 3 years Rs. 7,000/- * January
Diploma in University/Institution & July
Environment and
Sustainable
Development
94 Post Graduate PGDAC SOS Science Graduate with Chemistry or English 1 year 3 years Rs. 9,600/- * January
Diploma in B. Pharma./B.Tech. degree holders. & July
Analytical
Chemistry
95 Post Graduate PGDGI SOS Graduation in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 15,700/- January
Diploma in * & July
Geoinformatics

96 Post Graduate PGDDM SOSS Graduate in any discipline English & 1 year 3 years Rs. 6,300/- * January
Diploma in Hindi & July
Disaster
Management

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97 Post Graduate PGDMH SOSS I. Post graduates in English 1 year 3 years Rs.9,000/- * July
Diploma in Psychology/Social Work/Nursing OR
Mental Health II. Medical
graduates(Allopathy/Homoeopathy/
Ayurvedic/Unani/Siddha/ Yoga and
Naturopathy/Bachelor’s Degree in
Dental Surgery (BDS)
98 Post Graduate PGDLAN SOSS Bachelor’s Degree in Library and English 1 year 3 years Rs. 18,000/- January
Diploma in Information Science * & July
Library
Automation and
Networking
99 Post Graduate PGDGPS SOSS Graduate in any discipline. English 1 year 3 years Rs.4,200/- * January
Diploma in and Hindi & July
Gandhi and
Peace Studies
100 Post Graduate PGDHE SOE Teachers in an institution of higher English 1 year 3 years Rs. 3,000/- * January
Diploma in education or Post Graduate Degree & July
Higher Education holders in any subject including a
Professional Degree

101 Post Graduate PGDET SOE Graduation from a recognized English 1 year 3 years Rs. 6,600/- * January
Diploma in University. & July
Educational
Technology

102 Post Graduate PGDSLM SOE Graduate /Post Graduate Teachers English & 1 year 3 years Rs. 6,000/- * January
Diploma in Hindi & July
School
Leadership and
Management
103 Post Graduate PGDEMA SOE Graduate in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 7,000/- * January
Diploma in & July
Educational
Management
and
Administration

104 Post Graduate PGDPPED SOE Graduate in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 9,600/- * January
Diploma in Pre & July
Primary
Education

105 Post Graduate PGDAE SOE Bachelor's Degree from any English 1 year 3 years Rs.7,200/- * July
Diploma in Adult recognised University
Education
106 Post Graduate PGDUPDL SOEDS Graduation in any discipline English & 1 year 3 years Rs.6,000/- * January
Diploma in Urban Hindi & July
Planning and
Development

107 Post Graduate PGDDVS SOEDS Graduation in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 5,400/- * January
Diploma in & July
Development
Studies
108 Post Graduate PGDCSR SOEDS Graduation in any discipline English 1 year 1 years Rs. 7000/- * January
Diploma in & July
Corporate Social
Responsibility

109 Post Graduate PGJMC SOJNMS Bachelor’s Degree in any subject The English, 1 year 3 years Rs. 12,500/- January
Diploma in learners should possess working Hindi, *nd Tamil & July
Journalism and knowledge of computers- MS Office Tamil Regional
Mass and other simple software and Language
Communication should have internet access medium
Rs.600/-*
extra fee.

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110 Post Graduate PGDAPP SOJNMS Graduate in any discipline English & 1 year 3 years Rs. 12,000/- January
Diploma in Audio Hindi * & July
Programme
Production

111 Post Graduate PGDIDM SOJNMS Bachelor’s degree in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 5000/- * January
Diploma in & July
Digital Media

112 Post Graduate PGDDC SOJNMS Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 5000/- * January
Diploma in & July
Development
Communication

113 Post Graduate PGDEME SOJNMS Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 9,500/- * January
Diploma in & July
Electronic Media

114 Post Graduate PGDAIC SOJNMS Graduation in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 8,000/- * January
Diploma in & July
Advertising and
Integrated
Communication

115 Post Graduate PGDFSQM SOA i) Graduation in Science with English 1 year 3 years Rs.14,400/-* January
Diploma in Food Chemistry/ Bio-Chemistry or & July
Safety and Microbiology as one of the subjects.
Quality ii) Degree in allied Sciences like
Management Agriculture/ Food Science/ Food
Technology/ Post Harvest
Technology/ Engineering/ Home
Science/ Life Science/ Microbiology/
Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/
Horticulture/ Dairy Technology/
Veterinary/ Fisheries/ Hotel
Management and Catering/
Hospitality Management, or
equivalent etc.
iii) Science graduate in disciplines
like Geography, Statistics with
Physics & Maths, Art Subjects and
Medical Lab technology and with
minimum three years experience in
food processing and / or quality
control. These students should have
minimum 1 year experience in
quality control activities.
iv) Arts/Commerce graduate with
diploma in food science/ hotel
management disciplines viz fruits
and vegetables, dairy technology,
meat technology, cereals, pulses and
oilseeds etc. with minimum 5 years
experience in Food Processing/ Food
Quality Control/ Hotel Management
(food preparation/ food catering)
and out of which 2 years experience
should be in quality control
activities.
be in quality control activities.
v) BA/B.Com graduates with
minimum 7 years experience in Food
Processing/ Food Quality Control/
Hotel Management (food
preparation/ food catering) or
holding senior position in Govt./
Semi Govt. Units involved in Food

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 Quality Control.

116 Post Graduate PGDAB SOA Graduation in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 7,100/- * January
Diploma in & July
Agribusiness

117 Post Graduate PGDIS SOVET i) B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ English 1 year 3 years Rs. 10,800/- January
Diploma in B.Tech (Computer Sc.)/ B.Tech (IT) or per & July
Information its equivalent. OR ii) Bachelor semester
Security Degree in any discipline or its Total=
equivalent from a recognized Rs.21,600/-
university / Institute with *
CIT/CIC/ACISE/ CISE from IGNOU or
a Certificate in Computer Science/
Computer Application from a Govt.
recognized institute with a minimum
duration of 6 months or studied
Computer Course as a part of the
curriculum in Bachelor/PG Degree.
OR iii) Bachelor Degree in any
discipline or its equivalent from the
recognized university/ institute with
1 year working experience in
Computer Application/ IT
118 Post Graduate PGDPSM SOVET Graduate degree in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 8,400/- * January
Diploma in with Science in 10+2 OR Graduate & July
Pharmaceutical degree in any discipline without
Sales Science in 10+2 but with 2 years of
Management working experience as a medical
representative in a pharma industry.
119 Post Graduate PGDIPR SOL Graduate in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 10,200/- January
Diploma in * & July
Intellectual
Property Rights
120 Post Graduate PGDCJ SOL Any Graduate, Graduate in English 1 year 3 years Rs. 10,800/- January
Diploma in Criminology, Social Work & * & July
Criminal Justice Functionaries of Criminal Justice
Administration
121 Post Graduate PGDEOH SOITS Graduation in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 6,600/- * January
Diploma in & July
Environmental
and Occupational
Health
122 Post Graduate PGDFCS SOITS Graduate in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 2,700/- * January
Diploma in & July
Folklore and
Culture Studies
123 Post Graduate PGDSS SOITS Any Bachelor’s Degree from a English 1 year 3 years Rs.7,000/- * January
Diploma in recognised University & July
Sustainability
Science
124 Post Graduate PGDMIDI SOITS Any Bachelor’s Degree from a English 1 year 3 years Rs.6,100/- * January
Diploma in recognised University & July
Migration and
Diaspora
125 Post Graduate PGDEML SOITS Any Bachelor’s Degree from a English 2 year 4 years Rs.7,000/- * January
Diploma in recognised University & July
Environmental
Management &
Low
126 Post Graduate PGDWGS SOGDS Graduation in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 7,200/- * January
Diploma in & July
Women’s &
Gender Studies

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127 Post Graduate PGDBP SOH Bachelor Degree + knowledge of English 1 year 3 years Rs.9,000/- * January
Diploma in Book English & knowledge of word & July
Publishing processing
128 Post Graduate PGDBLT SOH Bachelor's Degree or a Higher English 1 year 3 years Rs.7,000/- * January
Diploma in Degree from a recognised University & July
British Literature

129 Post Graduate PGDNOV SOH Bachelor's Degree or a Higher English 1 year 3 years Rs.7,000/- * January
Diploma in the Degree from a recognised University & July
Novel
130 Post Graduate PGDWM SOH Bachelor's Degree or a Higher English 1 year 3 years Rs.7,000/- * January
Diploma in Degree from a recognised University & July
Writings from
the Margins

131 Post Graduate PGDAML SOH Bachelor's Degree or a Higher English 1 year 3 years Rs.7,000/- * January
Diploma in Degree from a recognised University & July
American
Literature

132 Post Graduate PGDWI SOH Bachelor's Degree or a Higher English 1 year 3 years Rs.7,000/- * January
Diploma in Degree from a recognised University & July
Writings from
India

133 Post Graduate PGDNLEG SOH Bachelor's Degree or a Higher English 1 year 3 years Rs.7,000/- * January
Diploma in New Degree from a recognised University & July
Literature in
English

134 Post Graduate PGDCOUN SOSW Graduation in any discipline from a English 1 year 3 years Rs. 15,000/- January
Diploma in Social recognized university and Hindi * & July
Work Counselling

135 Post Graduate PGDHHM SOHS a) Graduate in any system of English 1 year 3 years Rs.25,200/- January
Diploma in medicine recognized by respective **
Hospital and councils.
Health b) Graduate/Post Graduate in
Management Nursing, Pharmacy or any allied
health care system/specialty with at
least two years of working
experience in hospitals having a
minimum of 100 beds.
c) Graduate/Post Graduate in any
field with at least five years of
experience in
supervisory/managerial capacity in a
hospital having a minimum of 100
beds.
136 Post Graduate PGDGM SOHS MBBS degree recognized by MCI English 1 year 3 years Rs.26,400/- January
Diploma in **
Geriatric
Medicine
137 Post Graduate PGDMCH SOHS MBBS degree recognized by MCI English 1 year 3 years Rs.30,000/- January
Diploma in **
Maternal and
Child Health

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138 Post Graduate PGDHIVM SOHS MBBS Degree recognized by Medical English 1 year 3 years Rs. 60,000/- January
Diploma in HIV Council of India (MCI) **
Medicine

139 Post Graduate PGDCA_NE SOCIS Any Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 English 1 year 3 years Rs.10800/- January
Diploma in W (three) year duration from a per & July
Computer recognized University AND semester.
Applications Mathematics as one of the subject Non-Maths
at 10+2 level or Graduation level. OR students
Any Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 have to pay
(three) year duration from a Rs.1400/-
recognized University AND doesn’t additional in
have Mathematics as one of the the first
subject at 10+2 level or graduation semester.
level. These students are required to Total= Rs.
successfully complete BCS-012 21,600/- *
(Graduate level Mathematics
course) as Bridge Course.
140 Post Graduate PGDVS SOMS Bachelor's Degree or a Higher Hindi 1 year 3 years Rs. 6,000/- * January
Diploma in Vastu Degree from a recognised University & July
Shastra

141 Post Graduate PGDIHRM SOMS • Any graduate (including Chartered English 1 year 3 years Rs. 2,0000/- January
Diploma in Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Total * & July
Human Resource Company Secretary ship) with 50%
Management marks for general category/ 45% for
reserved category as per
Government of India Rules.
• No age bar.
142 Post Graduate PGDIFM SOMS • Any graduate (including Chartered English 1 year 3 years Rs. 2,0000/- January
Diploma in Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Total * & July
Financial Company Secretary ship) with 50%
Management marks for general category/ 45% for
reserved category as per
Government of India Rules.
• No age bar.
143 Post Graduate PGDIOM SOMS • Any graduate (including Chartered English 1 year 3 years Rs. 2,0000/- January
Diploma in Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Total * & July
Operations Company Secretary ship) with 50%
Management marks for general category/ 45% for
reserved category as per
Government of India Rules.
• No age bar.
144 Post Graduate PGDIMM SOMS • Any graduate (including Chartered English 1 year 3 years Rs. 2,0000/- January
Diploma in Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Total * & July
Marketing Company Secretary ship) with 50%
Management marks for general category/ 45% for
reserved category as per
Government of India Rules.
• No age bar.
145 Post Graduate PGDAW SOEDS Graduation in any discipline English 1 year 3 years Rs. 5,400/- * January
Diploma in & July
Animal Welfare

146 Post Graduate PGDINDS SOET 1.Graduate in Engineering/Graduate English 1 year 3 years Rs. 12,100/- January
Diploma in in Science with any Discipline. 2. * & Lateral & July
Industrial Safety Lateral Entry in Second Semester o Entry in
programme (Those who have second year
completed PGCINDS programme Rs.6,100/-*
from IGNOU).

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147 Post Graduate PGDDE STRIDE A graduate in any discipline is English 1 year 3 years Rs. 6,000/- January
Diploma in eligible to enroll for PGDDE. Lateral per course * & July
Distance entry to second year shall be given
Education into the MADE programme for those
who have earlier completed PGDDE
of 32 credits. Students who are
seeking lateral entry have to follow
the procedure and payment for
credit transfer as laid down by the
Student Registration Division
DIPLOMA
PROGRAMMES
148 Diploma in Early DECE SOCE 10+2 or its equivalent English, 1 year 3 years Rs. 3,000/- * January
Childhood Care Hindi & & July
and Education Tamil
149 Diploma in DNHE SOCE 10+2 or its equivalent English & 1 year 3 years Rs. 3,000/- * January
Nutrition & Hindi & July
Health Education

150 Diploma in DPLAD SOCE 10+2 or its equivalent English 1 year 3 years Rs. 3,600/- * January
Panchayat Level & July
Administration
and
Development
151 Diploma in Event DEVMT SOCE 10+2 or its equivalent English 1 year 3 years Rs. 8,000/- * January
Management & July

152 Diploma in DTS SOTHSSM 10+2 or its equivalent English & 1 year 3 years Rs.4,500/-* January
Tourism Studies Hindi & July
153 Diploma in DCE SOH 10+2 or any one without 10 +2 but English 1 year 3 years Rs.3,800/- * January
Creative Writing age should be 20 years or above & July
in English

154 Diploma in Urdu DUL SOH 10+2 with Urdu as one of the Urdu 1 year 3 years Rs. 1,800/- * January
Language subjects or Certificate in Urdu & July
Language from IGNOU in Language
of Urdu a as subject, with no
maximum age limit.
155 Diploma in Dairy DDT SOA 10+2 or its equivalent English, 1 year 3 years Rs. 15,200/- January
Technology Hindi and * & July
Telugu
156 Diploma in Meat DMT SOA 10+2 or its equivalent English & 1 year 3 years Rs. 14,400/- January
Technology Hindi * & July
157 Diploma in DWM SOA 10+2 or its equivalent English & 1 year 3 years Rs. 12,000/- January
Watershed Hindi * & July
Management

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158 Diploma in Value DVAPFV SOA 10+2 or its equivalent English & 1 year 3 years Rs. 14,400/- January
Added Products Hindi * & July
from Fruits &
Vegetables

159 Diploma in DHORT SOA 10+2 Pass English 1 year 3 years Rs.3,800/- * January
Horticulture & July

160 Diploma in DWED SOGDS 10+2 or its equivalent OR Non 10+2 English & 1 year 3 years Rs.3,600/- * January
Women’s with three years working experience Hindi & July
Empowerment as development workers at any level
and
Development
161 Diploma in HIV DAFE SOSW 10+2 or its equivalent English & 1 year 3 years Rs.1,500/- * January
and Family Hindi & July
Education
162 Diploma in DBPOFA SOVET 10+2 or its equivalent with English as English 1 year 3 years Rs. 5,000/- January
Business Process compulsory subject & 50% per & July
Outsourcing — aggregate. OR Bachelors degree and Semester
Finance and above (with English as compulsory Total=Rs.
Accounting subject at 10+2 level) 10,000/- *
163 Diploma in DMOP SOVET 10+2 Pass or its equivalent English 1 year 3 years Rs. 6,000/- * January
Modern Office & July
Practice
164 Diploma in DIPP SOL 10+2 or its equivalent English & 1 year 3 years Rs.8,400/-* January
Paralegal Hindi & July
Practice
165 Diploma in DAQ SOS 10+2 Pass English 1 year 3 years Rs.7,800/- * January
Aquaculture & July

166 Diploma in DIRIL SOMS (i) Category A–Direct Entry English 1 year 3 years Rs 10,000/- July
Retailing (a) 10+2 / equivalent *
(b) University provides reservation
of seats as per Government of India
rules. (ii)
Category B – Sponsored Admission
The sponsor is allowed to nominate
employees, who have passed
10+2/equivalent, from their Retail
Organization. The sponsor will
submit application form of the
candidate nominated with the
Programme fee through a Demand
Draft drawn in favour of IGNOU
payable at New Delhi.
167 Diploma in DTG SOFL DTG is meant for all persons who German 1 year 3 years Rs.7,000/- * January
Teaching German have a B.A. degree and German
as a Foreign knowledge of B1 (according to the
Language Common European Framework of
References for Languages) and/or
equivalent language proficiency and
who want to teach German as a
Foreign Language at Indian
secondary schools.
168 Diploma in DNA SOHS General Nursing and Midwifery English 1 year 3 years Rs.10,800/- January
Nursing (GNM) with two years of experience **
Administration in the profession. (for male nurses or
nurses who have not done
midwifery in the GNM programme
should have a certificate in any of
the nursing course of 6-9 months
duration prescribed by the Indian
Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery)
OR B.Sc. (Nursing) with no

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 experience

169 Diploma in DCCN SOHS Registered Nurse (RN) and (RNRM) English 1 year 3 years Rs.6,000/-* January
Critical Care at all levels (GNM or above)
Nursing

170 Diploma in DTH SOPVA 10+2 English 1 year 3 years Rs. 7,700/- * January
Theatre Arts & July

171 Diploma in Value DPVE SOEDS 10+2 English 1 year 3 years Rs. 4,000/- * January
Education & July

172 Diploma in Smart DSCDM SOET 10+2 in Science with Mathematics English 1 year 3 years Rs. 10,000/- July
City *
Development
and
Management
POST GRADUATE
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMMES

173 Post Graduate PGCCL SOL Graduate in any discipline or 4th and English 6 2 years Rs. 8,400/- * January
Certificate in 5th year students of 5 year months & July
Cyber Law integrated LLB course who passed
three years.

174 PG Certificate in PGCPP SOL Degree in Science/ English 6 2 years Rs.9,600/-* January
Patent Practice Technology/Medicine, Law and months & July
Fourth & Fifth year students of
integrated LL.B. Course who passed
three years. Learners with
experience in dealing with patents
and technology transfer will be
preferred.
175 Post Graduate PGCCC SOITS Graduation in any discipline from a English 6 2 years Rs. 3800/- * January
Certificate in recognized university months & July
Climate Change

176 Post Graduate PGCGI SOS Graduate in any discipline from a English 6 2 years Rs.6000/- * January
Certificate in recognised university months & July
Geoinformatics

177 Advanced ACPDM SOET Engineering graduate OR English 6 2 years Rs.5,500/-* January
Certificate in Engineering Diploma Holders/ months & July
Power Science/Commerce/ Arts Graduates
Distribution or equivalent with 2 years
Management experience in power utilities or the
electricity sector

178 Post Graduate PGCAP SOA Graduation in any discipline English 6 2 years Rs.3,600/- * January
Certificate in months & July
Agriculture Policy
179 Post Graduate PGCGPS SOSS Graduate in any discipline English 6 2 years Rs.2,400/- * January
Certificate in and Hindi months & July
Gandhi and
Peace Studies

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180 Post Graduate PGCAE SOE Bachelor’s Degree from any English 6 2 years Rs.3,600/- * January
Certificate in recognized University/ Institute months & July
Adult Education

181 Post Graduate PGCIATIVI SOE i) Bachelor degree in Computer English 6 2 years Rs 6,000/- * January
Certificate in Science from a recognized university months & July
Information and (BCA/BSc-Computer Science) OR
Assistive ii) Bachelor degree in any discipline
Technologies for from a recognized university with
the Instructors of diploma/certificate in Computer
Visually Impaired Science
OR iii) Bachelor degree in any
discipline from a recognized
university subject to the condition
that PGCIATIVI will only be awarded
after successfully completing the CIT
programme from IGNOU.
182 Post Graduate PGCBHT SOTST Graduation Hindi 6 2 years Rs.1,800/- * January
Certificate in months & July
Bangla-Hindi
Translation
183 Post Graduate PGCMHT SOTST Graduation Hindi 6 2 years Rs.1,800/-* January
Certificate in months & July
Malayalam-Hindi
Translation

184 Post Graduate PGCAR SOTST Graduation Hindi 6 2 years Rs.3000/- * January
Certificate in months & July
Anuvaad evam
Rupantaran mein
Snatakottar
Pramanpatra
185 Post Graduate PGCMDM SOHS MBBS (recognised by MCI). Only English 6 2 years Rs. 5,500/- January
Certificate in Indian Citizens would be considered months ** & July
Medical
Management of
CBRNE Disasters

186 Post Graduate PGCIPWS SOET Graduate in Engineering English 6 2 years Rs. 6,000/-* January
Certificate in months & July
Inventory
Planning and
Warehousing for
Engineers
187 Post Graduate PGCINDS SOET Graduate in Engineering/Graduate in English 6 2 years Rs. 6,000/- * January
Certificate in Science with any discipline months & July
Industrial Safety
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMMES

188 Certificate in CLIS SOSS 10+2 Passed English. 6 2 years Rs. 3000/- * January
Library and Students months & July
Information can write
Science assignmen
ts and TEE
in Hindi
language
also.
Duration :
189 Certificate in CDM SOSS 10+2 or its equivalent English & 6 2 years Rs. 2,600/- * January
Disaster Hindi months & July
Management
190 Certificate in CES SOSS 10+2 or its equivalent English & 6 2 years Rs.2,400/-* January
Environmental Hindi months & July
Studies

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191 Certificate CLTA SOSS 10+2 or its equivalent English 6 2 years Rs.1000/- * January
Programme on and Hindi months & July
Life and Thought
of Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar
192 Certificate in CPSCM SOSS 10+2 in any discipline, (Those who English & 6 2 years Rs. 3500/- * January
Peace Studies don't posses 10+2 qualification can Hindi months & July
and Conflict also be admitted after clearing
Management IGNOU's preparatory programme.
193 Certificate in CFN SOCE No formal qualification, Minimum English, 6 2 years Rs. 1,900/-* January
Food and age of 18 years as on the last date Hindi, months & July
Nutrition for receipt of Admission form. Assamese,
Gujarati,
Kannada,
Malayala
m,
Marathi,
Punjabi,
Tamil and
Oriya
194 Certificate in CNCC SOCE 10+2 or its equivalent English & 6 2 years Rs. 2,400/-* January
Nutrition and Hindi months & July
Child Care

195 Certificate in CRD SOCE Bachelor’s Degree English & 6 2 years Rs. 1,800/- * January
Rural Hindi months & July
Development
196 Certificate in CAPMER SOCE 10+2 English 6 2 years Rs. 3000/- * January
Apparel months & July
Merchandising
197 Certificate in CPDT SOE Sponsored Teachers of Navodaya English & 6 2 years Rs. 6,500/- * January
Professional Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Hindi months (as per MoC & July
Development of signed
Teachers between
IGNOU and
NVS)
198 Certificate in CIG SOE Teachers of recognized Institutions English, 6 2 years Rs.2,000/- * January
Guidance OR Pass in Matriculation/SSC Hindi and months & July
Odia

199 Certificate in CIT SOCIS 10th Pass OR SSC OR DLC from English 6 2 years Rs.6,000/- * January
Information Microsoft or equivalent months & July
Technology

200 Certificate in CTE SOH Graduation or 3 years of B.EL.ED or 2 English 6 2 years Rs.2,400/- * January
Teaching of years PTT, ETT or 10+2 with 2 years months & July
English as a teaching experience
Second Language
201 Certificate in CFE SOH 10+2 or its equivalent English 6 2 years Rs. 4,000/- * January
Functional months & July
English
202 Certificate in CUL SOH 10+2 with no maximum age limit Bilingual 6 2 years Rs.1,200/- * January
Urdu Language Hindi/Urd months & July
u
203 Certificate in SSB SOH 10+2 OR its equivalent English & 6 2 years Rs.1,500/- * January
Sanskrit Hindi months & July
Sambhshan (multiling
ual)
204 Certificate in CVG SOH 10+2 in any Stream Hindi 6 2 years Rs.2,000/- * January
Vedic Ganit months & July

205 Certificate in CBKG SOH 10+2 or its equivalent Hindi 6 2 years Rs.2,000/- * January
Bhartiya months & July
Kaalgarna

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206 Certificate in CHR SOL 10+2 OR its equivalent English & 6 2 years Rs.2,600/- * January
Human Rights Hindi months & July
207 Certificate in CCP SOL 10+2 OR its equivalent English & 6 2 years Rs. 1,800/- * January
Consumer Hindi months & July
Protection

208 Certificate in Co- CCLBL SOL i) 10+2 for in-service personnel (with English 6 2 years Rs.8,400/- * January
operation, Co- minimum three years service) iii) months & July
operative Law & Any degree for fresher
Business Laws

209 Certificate in Anti CAHT SOL Any Graduate,10+2 with five years English 6 2 years Rs.1,400/- * January
Human of experience in the related and Hindi months & July
Trafficking field/10th standard (after doing
bridge course from IGNOU, they will
be admitted).
210 Certificate in CIHL SOL 10+2 or its equivalent English 6 2 years Rs.2,700/- * January
International months & July
Humanitarian
Law
211 Certificate CNM SOMS 10+2 or Matriculate with at least 3 English 6 2 years Rs. 1,800/- * January
Programme in years of work experience in NGO months & July
NGO sector
Management
212 Certificate in CBS SOMS 10+2 or its equivalent English 6 2 years Rs. 3,200/- * January
Business Skills months & July

213 Certificate in CCITSK SOVET 10+2 pass with English as one of the English 6 2 years Rs.5,700/- * January
Communication subject months & July
& IT Skills
214 Advanced ACISE SOVET 10th or its equivalent English 6 2 years Rs.5,400/- * January
Certificate in months & July
Information
Security
215 Certificate in CFDE SOVET 10+2 (Senior Secondary) English 6 2 years Rs. 5000/- * January
Fashion Design months & July

216 Certificate in CTS SOTHSM 10+2 pass or its equivalent English & 6 2 years Rs.2,400/- * January
Tourism Studies Hindi months & July
217 Certificate CPLT SOS 10+2 with Science subjects or English 6 2 years Rs.4,200/-* January
Programme in equivalent OR pass in Higher and Hindi months & July
Laboratory Secondary with Science subjects or
Techniques equivalent and one year of
experience of working in a
School/College/University science
laboratory OR 10th pass or
equivalent with Science subjects and
two years experience of working in a
School/College/University science
laboratory
218 Certificate CTPM SOS Adult with 10th pass English & 6 2 years Rs. 1,800/- * July
Programme in Hindi months
Teaching of
Primary School
Mathematics
219 Certificate in HIV CAFE SOSW 10+2 or its equivalent English & 6 2 years Rs, 1000/- * January
and Family Hindi months & July
Education

220 Certificate in CSWCJS SOSW Graduate in any discipline English & 6 2 years Rs.1,400/- * January
Social Work and Hindi months & July
Criminal Justice
System

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221 Certificate in CTRBS SOSW 10+2 or its equivalent English 6 2 years Rs. 1000/-* January
Tribal Studies months & July

222 Certificate in CIS SOA 10th pass out OR non-10th pass-out English 6 2 years Rs.4,200/- * January
Sericulture having two years experience in the and Hindi months & July
field of sericulture. The experience
certificate should be from the
extension officials of the Dept of
Sericulture/Agriculture/Extension/R
ecognized NGOs/ Industry.
223 Certificate in COF SOA 12th pass English & 6 2 years Rs.4,800/-* January
Organic Farming Hindi months & July

224 Certificate in CWHM SOA 10th pass English & 6 2 years Rs.2,400/- * January
Water Harvesting Hindi months & July
& Management
225 Certificate in CPF SOA 8th Pass English, 6 2 years Rs.3,600/- * January
Poultry Farming Hindi, months & July
Mizo and
Telugu
226 Certificate in CIB SOA 8th Pass or Professional Beekeepers English & 6 2 years Rs.1,400/- * January
Beekeeping Hindi months & July

227 Certificate in CAL SOFL 10+2 or 18 years of age English/Ar 6 2 years Rs.1,800/- * January
Arabic Language abic months & July

228 Certificate in CFL SOFL 10+2 and 18 years of age (minimum) English & 6 2 years Rs. 6,600/- * January
French Language Hindi months & July

229 Certificate in CRUL SOFL Minimum age 18 years. No formal Russian 6 2 years Rs. 2,500/- * January
Russian Language qualification is required Class 10 and months & July
level of English proficiency is English
desiable.

230 Certificate in CJL SOFL 10+2 or equivalent with knowledge Japanese 6 2 years Rs. 5,500/- * January
Japanese of English, Minimum 18 years of age. and months & July
Language English
231 Certificate in CKLC SOFL 10+2 or equivalent with knowledge Korean 6 2 years Rs. 2,500/- * January
Korean Language of English, Minimum 18 years of age. and months & July
& Culture English
232 Certificate in CSLC SOFL 10+2 pass, with the knowledge of Spanish 6 2 years Rs. 4,500/- * January
Spanish English and months & July
Language & English
Culture
233 Certificate in CGL SOFL Adults who have successfully German 6 2 years Rs. 2500/- * January
German completed 10+2 or its equivalent and months & July
Language English
234 Certificate in CPEL SOFL 10+2 or 18 years of age English & 6 2 years Rs. 1,800/- * January
Persian Language Persian months & July
235 Certificate in First CFAID SOHS The programme is open for all those English 6 2 years Rs. 3,500/- * January
Aid who have completed class 10th months & July
examination

236 Certificate CPY SOHS Class XII pass from any recognized English 6 2 years Rs. 5000/- * January
Programme in board (any stream) months & July
Yoga
237 Certificate in CHCWM SOHS 10+2 or its equivalent English 6 2 years Rs.3,000/- * January
Health Care months & July
Waste
Management
238 Certificate in CNIN SOHS Nursing Professionals (RNRM) with English 6 2 years Rs.6,600/- * January
Newborn and Diploma in General Nursing and months & July
Infant Nursing Midwifery (GNM) / B.Sc. (N) or
above

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239 Certificate in CMCHN SOHS Nursing Professionals (RNRM) with English 6 2 years Rs.6,600/- * January
Maternal and Diploma in General Nursing and months & July
Child Health Midwifery (GNM) and above OR
Nursing Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)
/Female Health Worker
(FHW)/Health Supervisor(HS)/ Lady
Health Visitor (LHV)/Public Health
Nurse (PHN).

240 Certificate in CHBHC SOHS 10th pass (Matriculation) English/Hi 6 2 years Rs.2,400/- * January
Home Based ndi months & July
Health Care
241 Certificate in CGDA SOHS 10+2 Pass English 6 2 years Rs. 6,000/- * January
General Duty months & July
Assistance
242 Certificate in CGCA SOHS 10+2 Pass with Science. English 6 2 years Rs.6,500/- * January
Geriatric Care months & July
Assistance

243 Certificate in CPHA SOHS 10+2 Pass with Science English 6 2 years Rs.7,500/- * January
Phlebotomy months & July
Assistance

244 Certificate in CHHA SOHS 10+2 Pass English 6 2 years Rs.6,000/-* January
Home Health months & July
Assistance
245 Certificate in CCH SOHS GNM/B.Sc. Nursing/PB B.Sc. English 6 2 years Rs. 15,000/- January
Community Nursing/ Ayurveda Graduates with months * & July
Health BAMS
246 Certificate in CVAP SOPVA 10th pass English 6 2 years Rs. 4,000/- * January
Visual Arts – months & July
Painting
247 Certificate in CVAA SOPVA 10th pass English 6 2 years Rs.4,000/- * January
Visual Arts – months & July
Applied Art

248 Certificate in CPATHA SOPVA 10th pass English 6 2 years Rs. 4,000/- * January
Performing Arts – months & July
Theatre Arts
249 Certificate in CPAHM SOPVA 10th pass English, 6 2 years Rs.4,000/- * January
Performing Arts (Program months & July
Hindustani Music Delivery –
Through
Web
Enabled
Academic
Support).
250 Certificate in CPAKM SOPVA 10th pass English 6 2 years Rs.4,000/- * January
Performing Arts months & July
Karnatak Music
251 Certificate in CPABN SOPVA 10th pass English 6 2 years Rs.4,000/- * January
Performing Arts months & July
Bharatanatyam

252 Certificate in CETM SOET 10th Pass English 6 2 years Rs. 3,000/- * January
Energy months & July
Technology and
Management

253 Certificate of CCPD SOET Electrical Technicians /Equivalent English/Hi 6 2 years Rs. 3,600/- * January
Competency in tradesman or manpower working in ndi months & July
Power electricity/power sector, adults 8th
Distribution pass onwards, OR Candidates having
(Electrical 10th /12th /Degree/ Diploma/ ITI
Technicians) may apply

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254 Certificate in CSWATT SOET 10+2 or Equivalent English 6 2 years Rs. 5000/- * January
Solid Wastes months & July
Treatment
Techniques
255 Certificate in CCOMO SOET B. Tech Mech/Aero/Civil and BSc English 6 2 years Rs. 93,00/- * January
Condition Physics and Maths months & July
Monitoring
256 Certificate in CSCDM SOET 10+2 Pass with Mathematics English 6 2 years Rs. 5000/- * January
Smart City months & July
Development
and
Management
257 Certificate CPVE SOEDS 10+2 or its equivalent. English 6 2 years Rs.1,800/- * January
Programme in months & July
Value Education
258 Certificate in CCR SOJNMS 10+2 pass or its equivalent English/ 6 2 years Rs. 6,600/- * January
Community Hindi months & July
Radio
259 Certificate in CMAD SOCIS 10+2 or Equivalent, 10th pass with English 6 2 years Rs. 5,000/-* January
Mobile 2/3 year Diploma are also eligible months & July
Application
Development
260 Certificate in CSWM SOITS 10+2 or its Equivalent Hindi 6 2 years Rs. 3,600/- * January
Solid Waste months & July
Management
261 Certificate in Skill CSANKALP SOITS 10+2 English 6 2 years sponsored January
Acquisition and months by the & July
Knowledge Ministry of
Awareness for Skills
Livelihood Developmen
Promotion t and
Entrepreneu
rship(MSDE)
262 Certificate in CAHC SOHS Teacher who are teaching in English. 6 2 years Rs. 2,000/- * January
Adolescent primary, middle, secondary &amp; months & July
Health and higher secondary school or any
Counseling graduates.
263 Certificate in CGAS SOGDS Graduation in any discipline English. 6 2 years Rs. 3,800/- * January
Gender, months & July
Agriculture and
Sustainable
Development
264 Certificate in CGSL SOGDS 10+2 (in any discipline) English. 6 2 years Rs. 2,500/- * January
Gender in Law months & July

265 Certificate in CGSCI SOGDS 10+2 (in any discipline) English. 6 2 years Rs. 2,500/- * January
Gender Science months & July

AWARENESS
AND
APPRECIATION
PROGRAMMES
266 Awareness APDF SOA No formal education, Able to Read Hindi and 2 6 months Rs. 1100/- * January
Programme on and Write Hindi/Telugu Telugu months & July
Dairy Farming
267 Appreciation ACE SOS Graduation from a recognized English & 3 1 year Rs. 1200/- * January
Course on University or equivalent qualification Hindi months & July
Environment

268 Appreciation ACPSD SOITS Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent English 3 1 year Rs. 1000/- * January
Course on from any recognized University months & July
Population and
Sustainable
Development

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3 BACHELOR‘S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
3.1 Bachelor of Arts (BAG)
The University offers Bachelor of Arts Degree with the following Disciplines:

1) Anthropology

2) Economics

3) History

4) Political Science

5) Psychology

6) Public Administration

7) Sociology

8) Mathematics

9) Hindi

10) Urdu

11) English

12) Sanskrit

13) Education

14) Philosophy

Objectives: The Bachelors of Arts programme is a broad based programme with a mix of disciplinary,
interdisciplinary and skill based courses. It has the following objectives:

1. Introduce the learners to the main themes and topics of disciplines in humanities, social sciences and
sciences,

2. Provide the learners with the information and skills necessary to understand and analyse their world,

3. Enable the learners to work towards ability and skill enhancement through exposure to appropriate courses.

4. Impart reading and writing skills through assignments and exercises of such kind at an undergraduate level.

5. Expose the learner to the importance of interdisciplinarity.

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent

Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi

Learners opting B.A. Psychology courses with Practicum component are required to pay an extra fee of Rs.600/- in
each year.

The University follows the credit system for offering all its programmes. One credit is equal to 30 hours of learners
study time. To earn Bachelor‘s Degree, a learner has to complete 132 credits in minimum six semesters
(Three years) with 22 credits per semester. The 132 credits of the programme have to be earned by completing the
following categories of courses:
a) Core Courses (CC)
b) Discipline Specific Electives (DSE)
c) Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
d) Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

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e) Generic Electives (GE)
A learner can choose any two disciplines from the above thirteen disciplines for completing BA programme. Once
the two disciplines are chosen in the first semester, he/she has to take Core Courses and Discipline Specific
Elective Courses from those two Disciplines ONLY in all the subsequent semesters as per the following Programme
StructureTemplate:

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 Programme Structure Template for BAG Programme
Seme- Core Discipline Ability Enhancement Skill Generic Total
ster Courses Specific Compulsory Courses Enhance- Elective Credits
(CC) (12) * Electives (AECC) (2) (4 Cr) ment (GE) (2) * per
(DSE) (4) * Courses Semester
(SEC) (4)
(4 Cr)

I English/Hindi Environmental Studies 22 Credits

/MIL-1
DCC- 1 A
DCC- 2 A
II Hindi/ English/Hindi/
English 2 Communication 22 Credits
DCC- 1 B
DCC- 2 B
III English/Hindi 3 SEC-1 22 Credits
DCC- 1 C
DCC- 2 C

IV Hindi/English 4 SEC-2 22 Credits

DCC- 1 D
DCC- 2 D
V DSE-1 A SEC-3 GE-1 22 Credits
DSE-2 A

VI DSE-1 B SEC-4 GE-2 22 Credits

DSE-2 B

Total 72 credits 24 credits 8 credits 16 credits 12 credits 132 Credits

* Choose any one Generic Elective (GE) from the common pool excluding those developed by the parent discipline
you have opted to study in this programme. This means that if you have opted for Psychology and Public
Administration as your parent disciplines, you cannot offer GE courses developed by these two discipline (with PCG
and PAG in their Course Codes).
* All Core Courses of Psychology have either practicum component worth 2 credits (4 Credits Theory and 2 Credits
Practicals) or tutorials worth 2 credits (4 Credits theory and 2 Credits tutorials). Wherever there is a practical,
there will be no tutorial andvice-versa.

** Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level is required for opting for courses from Mathematics discipline.

Selection of Disciplines
You need to select two discipline from the table given below. You can select only one discipline from any particular group:

Group-1 English Hindi Urdu Sanskrit

Group-2 Sociology Education
Group-3 Political Science Public Mathematics Philosophy
Administration
Group-4 Economics Anthropology
Group-5 History Psychology

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Discipline-wise List of Courses for BAG
The lists of courses from different Disciplines available under each of the five categories [Core Courses (CC),
Discipline Specific Electives (DSE), Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), Skill Enhancement Courses
(SEC), and Generic Electives (GE)] are given in the following tables:

CORE COURSES
Anthropology
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BANC 131 Anthropology and Research Methods 6
BANC 132 Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology 6
BANC 133 Fundamentals of Social and Cultural Anthropology 6
BANC 134 Fundamentals of Archaeological Anthropology 6

Economics

BECC 131 Principles of Microeconomics-I 6

BECC 132 Principles of Microeconomics-II 6
BECC 133 Principles of Macroeconomics-I 6
BECC 134 Principles of Macroeconomics-II 6

History

BHIC 131 History of India from the Earliest Times upto c. 300 CE 6
BHIC 132 History of India from c.300 to 1206 6
BHIC 133 History of India from c.1206 to 1707 6
BHIC 134 History of India from c. 1707 to 1950 6

Political Science

BPSC 131 Introduction to Political Theory 6

BPSC 132 Indian Government and Politics 6
BPSC 133 Comparative Government and Politics 6
BPSC 134 Introduction to International Relations 6
Psychology
BPCC 131 Foundations of Psychology 6
BPCC 132 Introduction to Social Psychology 6
BPCC 133 Psychological Disorders 6
BPCC 134 Statistical Methods and Psychological Research 6

Public Administration

BPAC 131 Perspectives on Public Administration 6

BPAC 132 Administrative Thinkers 6
BPAC 133 Administrative system at Union Level 6
BPAC 134 Administrative system at State and District Levels 6

Sociology
BSOC 131 Introduction to Sociology 6
BSOC 132 Sociology of India 6
BSOC 133 Sociological Theories 6

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 BSOC 134 Methods of Sociological Enquiry 6

Hindi
BHDC 131 हहॊ दी साहहत्म का इधतहास 6
BHDC 132 भध्म कारीन हहॊ दी कववता 6
BHDC 133 आधुधनक हहॊ दी कववता 6
BHDC 134 हहॊ दी गद्य साहहत्म 6
Urdu
BUDC 131 Study of Prose & Poetic Form in Urdu 6
BUDC 132 Study of Urdu Classical Ghazal 6
BUDC 133 Origin & Development of Urdu Language 6
BUDC 134 Study of Urdu Nazm 6
English

BEGC 131 Individual & Society 6

BEGC 132 Selections From Indian Writing: Cultural Diversity 6
BEGC 133 British Literature 6
BEGC 134 Reading The Novel 6
Sanskrit
BSKC 131 सॊस्कृ त ऩद्य साहहत्म 6
BSKC 132 सॊस्कृ त गद्य साहहत्म 6
BSKC 133 सॊस्कृ त नाटक 6
BSKC 134 सॊस्कृ त व्माकयण 6

Mathematics

BMTC 131 Calculus 6

BMTC 132 Differential Equations 6
BMTC 133 Real Analysis 6
BMTC 134 Algebra 6
Education
BESC 131 Education: Concept, Nature and Perspectives 6
BESC 132 Structure and Management of Education 6
BESC 133 Curriculum, Teaching-Learning and Assessment 6
BESC 134 Education as a Practice 6

Philosophy
BPYC 131 Indian Philosophy 6
BPYC 132 Ethics 6
BPYC 133 Logic 6
BPYC 134 Western Philosophy: Modern 6

Modern Indian Languages

Hindi
BHDLA 135 हहॊ दी बाषा : ववववध प्रमोग 6
BHDLA 136 हहॊ दी बाषा : रेखन कौशर 6
BHDLA 137 हहॊ दी बाषा : सॊप्रेषण कौशर 6

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 BHDLA 138 हहॊ दी साहहत्म : ववववध ववधाएॉ 6
English
BEGLA 135 English In Daily Life 6
BEGLA 136 English At The Work Place 6
BEGLA 137 Language Through Literature 6
BEGLA 138 Reading and Speaking Skills 6
Sanskrit

BSKLA 135 सॊस्कृ त बाषा vऔय साहहत्म 6

Urdu
BUDLA 135 Study of Modern Urdu Prose & Poetry 6
Odia
BODLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Odia 6
Gujarati
BGULA 135 Modern Indian Language: Gujarati 6
Malyalam
BMYLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Malayalam 6

Punjabi
BPBLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Punjabi 6

Marathi
BMRLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Marathi 6

Telugu
BTGLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Telugu 6

Tamil
BTLLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Tamil 6

Kannada
BKDLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Kannada 6

Bengali
BBGLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Bengali 6

Assamese
BAALA 135 Modern Indian Language: Assamese 6

Bhojpuri
BBHLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Bhojpuri 6

Kashmiri
BKMLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Kashmiri 6

Nepali
BNPLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Nepali 6

Manipuri
BMPLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Manipuri 6

Sindhi
BTTLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Sindhi 6

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 DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVES
Anthropology
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BANE 145 Applied Anthropology 6
BANE 146 Anthropology of Indigenous People 6
Economics
BECE 145 Indian Economy – I 6
BECE 146 Indian Economy – II 6

History
BHIE 141 History of China: C. 1840-1978 6
BHIE 142 History of Modern East Asia: Japan (1868-1945) 6
BHIE 143 History of Environment 6
BHIE 144 Traditions of History Writing in India 6
BHIE 145 Some aspects of European History: C. 1789 – 1945 6

Political Science
BPSE 141 Gandhi and the Contemporary World 6
BPSE 142 India‘s Foreign Policy in a Changing World 6
BPSE 143 State Politics in India 6
BPSE 144 Introduction to South Asia 6
BPSE 145 Democracy and Development in Northeast India 6
BPSE 146 Conflict Resolution and Peace building 6
Psychology
BPCE 145 Counselling Psychology 6
BPCE 146 Industrial/ Organisational Psychology 6
Public Administration
BPAE 141 Right to Information 6
BPAE 142 Organisational Behaviour 6
BPAE 143 Administrative System in BRICS 6
BPAE 144 Social Policies and Administration 6
Sociology
BSOE 141 Urban Sociology 6
BSOE 142 Indian Sociological Traditions 6
BSOE 143 Environmental Sociology 6
BSOE 144 Reading Ethnographies 6
BSOE 145 Religion and Society 6
BSOE 146 Marriage, Family and Kinship 6
BSOE 148 Social Stratification 6
Hindi
BHDE 141 अस्स्भताभूरक ववभशस औय हहॊ दी साहहत्म 6
BHDE 142 याष्ट्रीम काव्मधाया 6
BHDE 143 प्रेभचॊद 6
BHDE 144 छामावाद 6

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Urdu
BUDE 141 Study of Poet Mirza Ghalib 6
BUDE 142 Study of Prose Writer Meer Amman Dehlawi 6
English
BEGE141 Understanding Prose 6
BEGE142 Understanding Drama 6
BEGE143 Understanding Poetry 6
BEGE145 Soft Skills 6
Sanskrit
BSKE 141 आमुवद
े के भूर आधाय 6
BSKE 142 यॊ गभॊच औय नाट्म करा 6
Mathematics
BMTE 141 Linear Algebra 6
BMTE 144 Numerical Analysis 6

Education
BESE 141 ICT in Education 6
BESE 142 Lifelong Learning 6

Philosophy
BPYE 141 Metaphysics 6
BPYE 142 Social and Political Philosophy 6

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE

Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BEVAE 181 Environmental Studies 4
BEGAE 182 English Communication Skills 4
BHDAE 182 हहॊ दी बाषा औय सॊप्रेषण 4

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES

Anthropology
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BANS 183 Tourism Anthropology 4
BANS 184 Public Health and Epidemiology 4
Economics
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BECS 184 Data Analysis 4

Psychology
BPCS 183 Emotional Intelligence 4
BPCS 184 School Psychology 4
BPCS 185 Developing Emotional Competence 4
BPCS 186 Managing Stress 4
BPCS 187 Managing Human Resources 4
BPCS 188 Application of Social Psychology 4

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Public Administration
BPAS 184 Logistics Management 4
BPAS 186 Stress and Time Management 4
Sociology
BSOS 184 Techniques of Ethnographic Film Making 4
BSOS 185 Society through the Visual 4
Hindi
BHDS 183 अनुवाद धसद्ाॊत औय प्रववधध 4
BHDS 184 ये हडमो रेखन 4
English
BEGS 183 Writing And Study Skills 4
BEGS 185 English Language Teaching 4
BEGS 186 Business Communication 4
Commerce
BCOS183 Computer Application in Business 4
BCOS184 E-Commerce 4

BCOS185 Entrepreneurship 4
BCOS186 Personal Selling and Salesmanship 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BCHS 183 Laboratory Management Skills 4

Course Code Title of the Course

ONR 002 Basics of Hydrology 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BAPI 002 Inspection and Certification of Organic Produce 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BAPI 003 Economics and Marketing of Organic Produce 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BFDI 073 Introduction to Fashion Industry 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BSLS 183 Elementary Spanish 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BFLS 183 Elementary French 4

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 GENERIC ELECTIVES
Gender and Development
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BGDG 172 Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture 6

Psychology
BPCG 171 General Psychology 6
BPCG 172 Youth, Gender and Identity 6
BPCG 173 Psychology for Health and Well-being 6
BPCG 174 Psychology and Media 6
BPCG 175 Psychology for Living 6
BPCG 176 Psychology of Gender 6
Public Administration
BPAG 171 Disaster Management 6
BPAG 172 Governance: Issues and Challenges 6
BPAG 173 E-Governance 6
BPAG 174 Sustainable Development 6
Sociology
BSOG 171 Indian Society: Images and Realities 6
BSOG 173 Rethinking Development 6
BSOG 176 Economy and Society 6
Hindi
BHDG 173 सभाचाय ऩत्र औय पीचय रेखन 6
BHDG 175 e/;dkyhu Hkkjrh; lkfgR; vkSj laLd`fr 6

English
BEGG 171 Media and Communication Skills 6
BEGG 172 Language and Linguistics 6
BEGG 173 Academic Writing & Composition 6
BEGG 174 Creative Writing 6

Course Code Title of the Course

ONR 003 Water Harvesting, Conservation and Utillsation 6

Social Sciences
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BABG 171 Understanding Ambedkar 6
Philosophy
BPYG 171 Applied Ethics 6
BPYG 172 Philosophy of Religion 6

SEMESTER-WISE COURSE OPTIONS FOR BAG

The 132 credits of this Bachelor‘s Degree programme are spread over six semesters of 22 credits each. In each
semester, the learners have to choose 4 courses in all from different categories of courses. While the courses under
CC, DSE and GE categories are of 6 credits each, the courses under AECC and SEC are of 4 credits each. While the
detailed nomenclature and number of credits for different courses have been presented earlier, the following Table
presents the CODES of Courses available as option in each semester from different categories of courses with credit

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load.
Semester/ Core Courses (6 Discipline Ability Skill Generic Elective
Credits x 12=72Cr.) Specific Enhancement Enhancement GE (6)
Electives Courses Courses
(6x6=36cr.) (4 x2= 8 cr.) (4 x4=16 cr.)
I Any One:
BHDLA 135
BEGLA 135
BUDLA 135
BSKLA 135
BMYLA 135
BGULA 135
BODLA 135 None BEVAE 181 None None
BPBLA 135
BMRLA 135
BTGLA 135
BTLLA 135
BKDLA 135
BBGLA 135
BAALA 135
BBHLA 135
BKMLA 135
BNPLA 135
BMPLA 135
BTTLA 135
Any two
from these
BANC 131
BECC 131
BHIC 131
BPCC 131*
BPSC 131

BPAC 131
BSOC 131
BEGC 131
BHDC 131
BUDC 131
BSKC 131
BMTC 131**
BESC 131
BPYC 131
II Any One: None Any one: None None
BHDLA 136 BEGAE 182 or
BEGLA 136 BHDAE 182
Repeat the
same two
Disciplines
BANC 132
BECC 132
BHIC 132
BPCC 132
BPSC 132
BPAC 132
BSOC 132
BEGC 132
BHDC 132
BUDC 132
BSKC 132
BMTC 132
BESC 132
BPYC 132

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 III Any one: None None Any one None
BHDLA 137 of these
BEGLA 137 BANS 183
Repeat the BPCS 185
same two BEGS 183
disciplines: BHDS 183
BPCS 183
BANC 133 BCOS 183
BECC 133 BCHS 183
BHIC 133 BAPI 002
BPCC 133
BPSC 133
BPAC 133
BSOC 133
BEGC 133
BHDC 133
BUDC 133
BSKC 133
BMTC 133
BESC 133
BPYC 133

IV Any One: None None Any one None

BHDLA 138 of these:
BEGLA 138 BANS 184
BECS 184
Repeat the same
BPAS 184
two disciplines:
BPCS 184
BANC 134
BPCS 186
BECC 134
BSOS 184
BHIC 134
BHDS 184
BPCC 134
BCOS 184
BPSC 134 ONR 002
BPAC 134 BSLS 183
BSOC 134
BEGC 134
BHDC 134
BULC 134
BSKC 134
BMTC 134
BESC 134
BPYC 134

V None Repeat the same Any one of Any one of

two None these: these:

disciplines. BPCS 187 BEGG 171

Choose one BSOS 185 BEGG 173
from each BEGS 185 BHDG 173
BCOS 185
BAPI 003
BFDI 073
BPAG 171
discipline BPAG 173
Anthropology BPCG 171
BANE 145 BPCG 173
Economics BPCG 175
BECE 145 BSOG 171

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 History BSOG 173
BHIE 141 BABG 171
BPYG 171
BHDG 175
ONR 003

BHIE 143
BHIE 145
Public Admin
BPAE 141
BPAE 143
Psychology
BPCE 145
Pol Science
BPSE 141
BPSE 143
BPSE 145
Sociology
BSOE 141
BSOE 143
BSOE 145
English
BEGE 141
BEGE 143
BEGE 145
Hindi
BHDE 141
BHDE 143
Urdu
BUDE 141
Sanskrit
BSKE 141
Maths
BMTE 141

Education
BESE 141
Philosophy
BPYE 141

VI None Repeat the same None Any one of Any one of

two disciplines. these: these:
Choose one BPAS186 BGDG 172
from each BPCS188 BEGG 172
discipline BEGS 186 BEGG 174
BCOS 186 BPAG 172
Anthropology BFLS 183 BPAG 174
BANE 146 BPCG 172
BPCG 174
Economics BPCG 176
BECE 146

History
BSOG 176
BHIE 142
BPYG 172
BHIE 144
Public Admin
BPAE 142
BPAE 144

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 Psychology
BPCE 146
Pol Science
BPSE 142
BPSE 144
BPSE 146
Sociology
BSOE 142
BSOE 144
BSOE 146
BSOE 148
English
BEGE 142
Hindi
BHDE 142
BHDE 144
Urdu
BUDE 142
Sanskrit
BSKE 142
Maths
BMTE 144
Education
BESE 142
Philosophy
BPYE 142
Total 6x12=72 6x4=24 4x 2=8 4x4=16 6x2=12

* All Core courses of Psychology will either have a practicum component worth 2 credits (4 Credits Theory and 2 Credits Practicals) or
tutorials worth 2 credits (4 Credits theory and 2 Credits tutorial). Wherever there is a practical, there will be no tutorial andvice-
versa.
* * Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level is required for opting for courses from Mathematics discipline.

Programme Coordinator: Prof. Uma Medury, [email protected]; PH: 011-29572741

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3.2 Bachelor of Commerce (BCOMG)
School of Managenment Studies (SOMS)
The University offers Bachelor of Commerce Degree with the following Structure:
Objective of B. Com Programme:

• The main objective of the programme is to inculcate knowledge, skills and attitude amongst the learners to meet
the challenges of various dimensions of business and commerce.

• The programme focuses on the development of skills in the commerce domain areas and facilitates the employ
ability as well as self-employ ability of the learners.

• The programme aims at providing commerce education to the large number of learners located at different parts
of the country including the far-flung areas and selected abroad centres. Commerce education is provided to the
masses as well as the disadvantagedandmarginal groups of the society.

• The multimedia and interactive teaching-learning system provides opportunity to acquire education at the door
step, flexible time and space of the learner. Accessibility and flexibility are very important features of the
programme which provide opportunity to large number of heterogeneous groups to acquire education through
open and distance mode.

• The programme aims at the development of analytical skills, financial and accounting skills as well as managerial
skills.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
The University follows the credit system for offering all its programmes. One credit is equal to 30 hours of learners
study time. To earn Bachelor‘s Degree, a learner has to earn 132 credits in minimum six semesters (three years)
with 22 credits per semester. For earning 132 credits, a student has to study all the courses from the following
categories of courses:
a) Core Courses (CC)
b) Discipline Specific Electives (DSE)
c) Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
d) Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
e) Generic Electives (GE)
In each Semester, the students have to study 4 courses in all from different categories of courses. While the courses
under CC, DSE and GE Categories are of 6 credits each, the courses under AEC and SEC are of 4 credits each. The study
loain each semester will come out to 22 credits. The following Table presents the CODES of Courses available for study
for BCom students in each semester from different categories of courses with credit load.

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 Semester-wise Programme Structure of (BCOMG)
Seme- Core Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total
ster Courses Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective Credits
(6 credits Electives Compulsory Course (6 credits
each) (6 credits Course (4 credits each)
each) (4 credits each)
each)

I BEGLA 135 22 Credits

BCOC 131 BEVAE 181
BCOC 132
II BHDLA 136 22 Credits
or BHDAE 182
BEGLA 136 or
BCOC 133
BCOC 134 BEGAE 182
III BHDLA 137 BCOS 183 22 Credits
or BAPI 002
BEGLA 137
BCOC 135
BCOC136
IV BCOLA 138 BCOS 184 22 Credits
BCOC 137 ONR 002
BCOC 138 BSLS 183

V BCOE 141 BCOS 185 BCOG 171 22 Credits

BCOE 143 BAPI 003
ONR 003
BFDI 073

VI BCOE 142 BCOS 186 BCOG 172 22 Credits

BCOE 144 BFLS 183

Total 72 credits 24 credits 8 credits 16 credits 12 credits 132 credits

Credits

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 CATEGORY-WISE LIST OF COURSES FOR BCOMG
The detailed nomenclature and number of credits for different courses available under each of the five categories
[Core Courses (CC), Discipline Specific Electives (DSE), Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), Skill
Enhancement Courses (SEC), and Generic Electives (GE)] is given in the following tables:

LIST OF COURSES FOR BCOMG CORE COURSES

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BCOC 131 Financial Accounting 6
BCOC 132 Business Organization and Management 6
BCOC 133 Business Law 6
BCOC 134 Business Mathematics and Statistics 6

BCOC 135 Company Law 6

BCOC 136 Income Tax Law and Practice 6

BCOC 137 Corporate Accounting 6

BCOC 138 Cost Accounting 6

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BCOE 141 Principles of Marketing 6
BCOE 143 Fundamentals of Financial Management 6
BCOE 142 Management Accounting 6
BCOE 144 Office Management and Secretarial Practice 6

SKILL ENHANCEMNET COURSES

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BCOS183 Computer Application in Business 4
BCOS184 E-Commerce 4
BCOS185 Entrepreneurship 4
BCOS186 Personal Selling and Salesmanship 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BCHS 183 Laboratory Management Skills 4

Course Code Title of the Course

ONR 002 Basics of Hydrology 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BAPI 002 Inspection and Certification of Organic Produce 4

Course Code Title of the Course

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 BAPI 003 Economics and Marketing of Organic Produce 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BFDI 073 Introduction to Fashion Industry 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BSLS 183 Elementary Spanish 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BFLS 183 Elementary French 4

GENERIC ELECTIVE
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BCOG 171 Principles of Micro Economics 6
BCOG 172 Indian Economy 6

Course Code Title of the Course

ONR 003 Water Harvesting, Conservation and Utilisation 6

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE

Environmental Studies
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BEGAE 182 English Communication Skills 4

BHDAE 182 हहॊ दी बाषा औय सॊप्रेषण 4

LANGUAGE COURSES
English
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BEGLA 135 English In Daily Life 6
BEGLA 136 English At The Work Place 6

BEGLA 137 Language Through Literature 6

BCOLA 138 Business Communication 6

Hindi
BHDLA 136 हहॊ दी बाषा: रेखन कौशर 6

BHDAE 182 हहॊ दी बाषा औय सॊप्रेषण 6

Programme Coordinators: Prof. Nawal Kishor, [email protected], 011-29573026
Dr. Subodh Kesharwani, [email protected], 011-29573018

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3.3 Bachelor of Commerce with Major in Accountancy and Finance (BCOMAF)
School of Management Studies (SOMS)

Bachelor of Commerce with Major in Accountancy and Finance (BCOMAF) is designed and developed in collaboration
with The Board of Studies, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, exclusively for Chartered Accountancy
students.

Eligibility:
1. 10+2 or its equivalent
2. Passed Common Proficiency Test/ PE/ Foundation from ICAI
3. Registration in Professional Competence Course/ PEII/ Intermediate (Chartered Accountancy First Stage) of ICAI; or

Similarly, all those students who have passed Chartered Accountancy are also eligible for admission subject
to successful completion of condition (1) and (2) above.

Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi

Programme Coordinators: Dr. Rashmi Bansal, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573006

For more details, please visit: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soms/introduction

3.4 Bachelor of Business Administration (Services Management) (BBASM)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)

Salient Features of the Programme:

 Education, Experience & Earning at the same time.
 Practical experience in a company for 3 years while pursuing studies.
 Monthly stipend as indicated by the company
 3 Years Degree Programme (2 semesters each year)
 The student will get a BBA degree from IGNOU & work experience certificate from the company on completion
of the programme.

Eligibility: In order to qualify for admission to this programme the applicant should:
 have passed 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
 have attained at least 18 years of age and
 be working in services industry as a full time intern / Apprentice / Employee.

Medium of Instruction: English

Number of Courses/ Credits

The Programme consists of 30 courses (132 credits) in all and includes:
 Theory courses (18) from BSM-001 to BSM- 017 and BEVAE-181
 Ability Enhancement courses (6) from BSMA-001 to BSMA-006
 Work based courses (6) from BSMW-001 to BSMW-006

Programme Coordinators: Prof. Anjali. C. Ramteke, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573021,

Dr. Leena Singh, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573033

For more details, please visit: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soms/introduction

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3.5 Bachelor of Science (BSCG)
School of Sciences:
Objective of B. Sc Programme:
To provide higher education required for a B.Sc. degree in conformity with the UGC-CBCS to aspirants (including
learners from the deprived sections and those living in remote and rural areas) seeking the degree for employment,
further higher education, promotion in career and professional development.
The University offers Bachelor‘s Degree in Science in the following Disciplines:
1) Botany
2) Chemistry
3) Geography
4) Geology
5) Mathematics
6) Physics, and
7) Zoology
Eligibility: 10+2 with science subjects or its equivalent .
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
The University follows the credit system for offering all its programmes. One credit is equal to 30 hours of learners
study time. To earn Bachelor‘s Degree, a learner has to earn 132 credits in minimum six Semester (three years) with
22 credits per Semester. For earning 132 credits, a student has to opt for courses from the following categories of
courses:
a) Discipline Specific Core Courses (DSC)
b) Discipline Specific Electives (DSE)
c) Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
d) Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
A learner can choose any of the three disciplines as per interest from the above disciplines for completing BSc
programme. Once chosen, he/she has to take Core Courses and Discipline Specific Elective Courses from those three
Disciplines ONLY in all the semesters as per the following Programme StructureTemplate:

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 Semester-wise Programme Structure of BSCG Programme

Semester Discipline Discipline Ability Skill Total Credits

Specific Specific Enhancement Enhancement (Per Semester)
Core Elective Compulsory Courses
Courses Courses Courses (SEC)
(DSC) (DSE) (AECC) (4 Cr.)
(6 Cr. each) (6 Cr. each) (4 Cr. each) (4 Cr. each)
(4 Cr. Theory (4 Cr. Theory
& 2 Cr. & 2 Cr.
Laboratory to Laboratory to
be taken be taken
together*)/ together*)/
(5 Cr. Theory & (5 Cr. Theory &
1 Cr. Tutorials*) 1 Cr. Tutorials*)

I DSC - 1A Environmental 22 Credits

DSC - 2A Studies
DSC - 3A

II DSC - 1B English/Hindi 22 Credits

DSC - 2B Communication
DSC - 3B

III DSC - 1C SEC - 1 22 Credits

DSC - 2C
DSC - 3C

IV DSC - 1D SEC - 2 22 Credits

DSC - 2D
DSC - 3D

V DSE - 1A SEC - 3 22 Credits

DSE - 2A
DSE - 3A
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 VI DSE -1B SEC - 4 22 Credits
DSE -2B
DSE -3B
Total 72 Credits 36 Credits 8 Credits 16 Credits 132 Credits

* 1. As per CBCS, in disciplines such as Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Physics and Zoology, where Laboratory work
is compulsory, a 06 Credit Course is offered as a combination of two Courses in the same subject area:
a 04 Credits Theory Course and a 02 Credits Laboratory Course. Both these courses in a given subject area of
a discipline are to be taken together compulsorily.
2. Every course offered by the Mathematics discipline, which does not require Laboratory work, is a single
course of 06 Credits which includes 01 Credit worth of Tutorials.
3. In the Geography discipline, some subject areas do require Laboratory works whereas, some subject areas
donotrequire any Laboratory work.Therefore,the Courses of the Geography discipline are of two types:
a) Courses which require Laboratory work – Each such Course is a combination of a 04 Credits Theory
Course and a 02 Credits Laboratory Course (both these are to be taken together compulsorily); and b)
Courses which do not require Laboratory work – Each such Course is of 06 Credits and includes 01 Credit
worth of Tutorials.

Selection of Discipline
You need to select three disciplines from the table given below. You can select only one discipline from any particular group:

Group-1 Physics
Group-2 Chemistry
Group-3 Mathematics Botany
Group-4 Zoology Geography
Group-5 Geology

DISCIPLINE-WISE LIST OF COURSES FOR BSCG PROGRAMME

The list of courses available under each of the four categories [Discipline Specific Core Courses (DSCC), Discipline
Specific Electives (DSE), Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), and Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)] is
given in the following tables:

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE (DSC) COURSES

Botany
Course Code Title of the Course No of Remarks
Credits
BBYCT 131 Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and 04
Archegoniates) To be taken
together
BBYCL 132 Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and 02
Archegoniates): Laboratory
BBYCT 133 Plant Ecology and Taxonomy 04 To be taken
BBYCL 134 Plant Ecology and Taxonomy: Laboratory 02 together

BBYCT 135 Plant Anatomy and Embryology 04 To be taken

BBYCL 136 Plant Anatomy and Embryology: Laboratory 02 together

BBYCT 137 Plant Physiology andMetabolism 04 To be taken

BBYCL 138 Plant Physiology and Metabolism: Laboratory 02 together

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 Chemistry
Course Code Title of the Course No of Remarks
Credits

BCHCT 131 Atomic Structure, Bonding, General Organic

Chemistry and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons 04

BCHCL 132 Atomic Structure, Bonding, General Organic

Chemistry and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: To be taken together
Laboratory 02

BCHCT 133 Chemical Energetics, Equilibria and

Functional Group Organic Chemistry-I 04

BCHCL 134 Chemical Energetics, Equilibria and Functional

To be taken together
Group Organic Chemistry-I : Laboratory 02

BCHCT 135 Solutions, Phase equilibrium, Conductance,

Electrochemistry and Functional Group
Organic Chemistry-II 04 To be taken together
BCHCL 136 Solutions, Phase equilibrium, Conductance,
Electrochemistry and Functional Group 02
Organic Chemistry-II : Laboratory

BCHCT 137 Coordination Chemistry, States of Matter

and Chemical Kinetics 04

BCHCL 138 Coordination Chemistry, States of Matter

and Chemical Kinetics: Laboratory 02 To be taken together

Geography
Course Code Title of the Course No of Remarks
Credits
BGGCT 131 Physical Geography 06

BGGCT 132 Human Geography 06

BGGCT 133 General Cartography 04

To be taken together
BGGCL 134 General Cartography: Laboratory 02

BGGCT 135 Environmental Geography 06

Geology
Course Code Title of the Course No of Remarks
Credits
BGYCT 131 Physical and Structural Geology 04
BGYCL 132 Physical and Structural Geology: Laboratory 02 To be taken together

BGYCT 133 Crystallography, Mineralogy and Economic To be taken together

Geology 04
BGYCL 134 Crystallography, Mineralogy and Economic
Geology: Laboratory 02

BGYCT 135 Petrology 04

BGYCL 136 Petrology: Laboratory 02 To be taken together

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 BGYCT 137 Stratigraphy and Palaeontology 04

BGYCL 138 Stratigraphy and Palaeontology: Laboratory 02 To be taken together

Mathematics

Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits Remarks

BMTC131 Calculus 6
BMTC132 Differential Equations 6

BMTC133 Real Analysis 6

BMTC134 Algebra 6

Physics

Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits Remarks

BPHCT 131 Mechanics 04
BPHCL 132 Mechanics: Laboratory 02 To be taken together

BPHCT 133 Electricity and Magnetism 04

BPHCL 134 Electricity and Magnetism: Laboratory 02 To be taken together

BPHCT 135 Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics 04

BPHCL 136 Thermal Physics and Statistical To be taken together
Mechanics: Laboratory 02
BPHCT 137 Wave and Optics 04
BPHCL 138 Wave and Optics: Laboratory 02 To be taken together

Zoology
Course Code
BZYCT 131
Title of the Course
Animal Diversity
No of Credits
04
} Remarks

To be taken together
BZYCL 132 Animal Diversity: Laboratory 02

BZYCT 133 Comparative Anatomy and Developmental 04 To be taken together

Biology of Vertebrates
BZYCL 134 Comparative Anatomy and Developmental 02
Biology of Vertebrates: Laboratory
BZYCT 135 Physiology and Biochemistry 04
To be taken together
BZYCL 136 Physiology and Biochemistry: Laboratory 02
BZYCT 137 Genetics and Evolutionary Biology 04
BZYCL 138 Genetics and Evolutionary Biology: To be taken together
Laboratory 02

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE (DSE) COURSES

Botany
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits Remarks
BBYET 141 Cell and Molecular Biology 04
BBYEL 142 Cell and Molecular Biology: Laboratory 02 To be taken together

BBYET 143 Economic Botany and Biotechnology 04

To be taken together
BBYEL 144 Economic Botany and Biotechnology: Laboratory 02

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Chemistry
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits Remarks
BCHET 141 Analytical Methods in Chemistry 04
BCHEL 142 Analytical Methods in Chemistry: Laboratory To be taken together
02
BCHET 147 Organometallics, Bioinorganic Chemistry, 04
To be taken together
Polynuclear Hyderocarbons and UV,
02
IR Spectroscopy
BCHEL 148 Organometallics, Bioinorganic Chemistry,
Polynuclear Hydrocarbons and UV, IR
Spectroscopy: Laboratory
BCHET 149 Molecules of Life 04 To be taken together

BCHEL 150 Molecules of Life: Laboratory 02

Geography
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits Remarks
BGGET 141 Geography of India 6
BGGET 142 Economic Geography 6

Geology
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits Remarks
BGYET 141 Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals 04
BGYEL 142

BGYET 147
Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals:
Laboratory
Geomorphology and Geotectonics
02

04
}To be taken together

BGYEL 148 Geomorphology and Geotectonics: Laboratory 02 To be taken together

Mathematics }
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits Remarks
BMTE 141 Linear Algebra 6
BMTE 144 Numerical Analysis 6

Physics
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits Remarks
BPHET 141 Elements of Modern Physics 04
BPHEL 142
BPHET 143
Elements of Modern Physics: Laboratory
Digital and Analog Circuits and Instrumentation
02
04
}To be taken together

BPHEL 144 Digital and Analog Circuits and 02 To be taken together

Zoology
Instrumentation: Laboratory
}
Course Code
BZYET 141
Title of the Course
Immunology
No of Credits
04
} Remarks

To be taken together
BZYEL 142 Immunology: Laboratory 02

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 BZYET 143 Insect Vectors and Vector Borne Diseases 04
To be taken together
BZYEL 144 Insect Vectors and Vector Borne Diseases:
Laboratory 02

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES (SEC)

Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits Remarks

BANS 183 Tourism Anthropology 4

BPCS 185 Developing Emotional Competence 4

BEGS 183 Writing and Study Skills 4

BCOS 183 Computer Application in Business 4

BHDS 183 अनुवाद धसद्ाॊत औय प्रववधध 4

BANS 184 Public Health and Epidemiology 4

BECS 184 Data Analysis 4

BCOS 184 E-Commerce 4

BPAS 184 Logistics Management 4

BPCS 184 School Psychology 4

BPCS 186 Managing Stress 4

BSOS 184 Techniques of Ethnographic Film Making 4

BHDS 184 ये हडमो रेखन 4

BPCS 187 Managing Human Resources 4

BSOS 185 Society through the Visual 4

BEGS 185 English Language Teaching 4

BCOS 185 Entrepreneurship 4

BPAS 186 Stress and Time Management 4

BPCS 188 Application of Social Psychology 4

BEGS 186 Business Communication 4

BCOS 186 Personal Selling and Slesmanship 4

BCHS 183 Laboratory Management Skills 4

BCHS 183 Laboratory Management Skills 4

ONR 002 Basics of Hydrology 4

BAPI 002 Inspection and Certification of Organic Produce 4

BAPI 003 Economics and Marketing of Organic Produce 4

BFDI 073 Introduction to Fashion Industry 4

BSLS 183 Elementary Spanish 4

BFLS 183 Elementary French 4

*Do not repeat Skill Enhancement course which you have opted in earlier semester
*Course details and assignment of there course are available in BAG & BCOMG links.

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 ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE
Environmental Studies
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BEVAE 181 Environmental Studies 4
English
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BEGAE 182 English Communication Skills 4

Hindi
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BHDAE 182 4
हहॊ दी बाषा औय सॊप्रेषण

SEMESTER-WISE COURSE OPTIONS FOR BSCG

The Bachelor‘s Degree in Science is of 132 credits spread over six semesters (Three years) with study load worth
22 credits in each semester. The students have to select any Three Disciplines for study as per their interest in
which they want to obtain their bachelor‘s degree in Science. They have to make a conscious decision of choosing
the Disciplines they want to study since the Disciplines once chosen in first semester will have to be studied in the
subsequent semesters also. In each semester, the students have to choose 4 courses in all from different categories
of courses. The courses given in pairs need to be taken in pairs only. While the courses under CC and DSE
Categories are of 6 credits each, the courses under AEC and SEC are of 4 credits each. Therefore, the study load
in each semester will come out to 22 credits. While the detailed nomenclature and number of credits for different
courses have been presented earlier, the following Table presents the CODES of Courses available as option in
each semester from different categories of courses with credit load:

Semester/ Core Courses (6 x Discipline Ability Skill Total Credits

Credits 12=72Cr.) Specific Enhancement Enhancement
Electives Courses Courses
(6x6=36cr.) (4 x2= 8 cr.) (4 x4=16 cr.)
Any Three
I BEVAE 181 22 Credits
Disci pline s–Any One
Course from each*
BBYCT 131 & BBYCL132
BCHCT 131 & BCHCL132
BGGCT 131
BGYCT 131 & BGYCL 132
BMTC 131
BPHCT 131 & BPHCL132
BZYCT 131 & BZYCL 132

II Repeat the same Three Any one: 22 Credits

disciplines. Any from each BEGAE182
discip line*
BBYCT 133 & BBYCL134 BHDAE182
BCHCT 133 & BCHCL134
BGGCT 132
BGYCT 133 & BGYCL 134
BMTC 132
BPHCT 133 & BPHCL134
BZYCT 133 & BZYCL 134

III Repeat the same Anyone 22 Credits

Three disciplines. Any from BANS 183
each discipline* BPCS 183
BBYCT 135 & BBYCL 136 BPCS 185
BCHCT 135 & BCHCL 136 BEGS 183
BGGCT 133 & BGGCL 134 BHDS 183
BGYCT 135 & BGYCL 136 BCOS 183
BMTC 133 BCHS 183
BPHCT 135 & BPHCL 136 BAPI 002
BZYCT 135 & BZYCL 136

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 IV Repeat the same Three 22 Credits
BANS 184
disciplines. Any from each
discipline* * BBYCT 137 & BECS 184
BBYCL 138
BCHCT 137 & BCHCL 138 BPAS 184
BGGCT 135
BPCS 186
BGYCT 137 & BGYCL 138
BMTC 134 BPCS 184
BPHCT 137 & BPHCL138
BSOS 184
BZYCT 137 & BZYCL138
BHDS 184
BCOS 184
ONR 002
BSLS 183

V Repeat the BPCS 187 22 Credits

same Three BSOS 185
disciplines.
Any from BEGS 185
each BCOS 185
discipline * BAPI 003
BBYET 141 &
BFDI 073
BBYEL 142
BCHET 149&
BCHEL 150
BGGET 141
BGYET 141 &
BGYEL 142
BMTE 141
BPHET 141
&BPHEL142
BZYET 141&
BZYEL 142

VI Repeat the BPAS 186 22 Credits

same Three
disciplines. BPCS 188
Any from
each discipline BEGS 186
* BBYET 143 &
BBYEL144 BCOS 186
BGGET142 BFLS 183
BGYET 147 &
BGYEL 148
BMTE 144
BPHET 143
&BPHEL144
BZYET 143&
BZYEL 144

Chem (any
one)
BCHET 147 &
BCHEL 148
BCHET 141 &
BCHEL 142
Total 72 credits 36 credits 8 credits 16 credits 132 Credits

*The Courses given in pairs need to be taken in pairs only.

Programme Coordinator (BSCG): Prof. Bharat Inder Fozdar, [email protected], 011-29572824

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3.6 Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
School of Computer & Information Sciences (SOCIS)
The basic objective of the programme is to open a channel of admission for computing courses for students, who
have done the 10+2 and are interested in taking computing/IT as a career. After acquiring the Bachelor‘s Degree
(BCA) at IGNOU, there is further educational opportunity to go for an MCA at IGNOU or Master‘s Programme at any
other University/Institute. Also after completing BCA Programme, a student should be able to get entry level job in
the field of Information Technology or ITES.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credit

s
I Semester
FEG 02 Foundation course in English -2 4
ECO 01 Business Organization 4
BCS 011 Computer Basics and PC Software 3
BCS 012 Mathematics 4
BCSL 013 Computer Basics and PC Software Lab 2
II Semester
ECO 02 Accountancy-I 4
MCS 011 Problem Solving and Programming 3
MCS 012 Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming 4
MCS 015 Communication Skills 2
MCS 013 Discrete Mathematics 2
BCSL 021 C Language Programming Lab 1
BCSL 022 Assembly Language Programming Lab 1
III Semester
MCS 021 Data and File Structures 4
MCS 023 Introduction to Database Management Systems 3
MCS 014 Systems Analysis and Design 3
BCS 031 Programming in C++ 3
BCSL 032 C++ Programming Lab 1
BCSL 033 Data and File Structures Lab 1
BCSL 034 DBMS Lab 1
IV Semester
BCS 040 Statistical Techniques 4
MCS 024 Object Oriented Technologies and Java Programming 3
BCS 041 Fundamentals of Computer Networks 4
BCS 042 Introduction to Algorithm Design 2
MCSL016 Internet Concepts and Web Design 2
BCSL 043 Java Programming Lab 1
BCSL 044 Statistical Techniques Lab 1
BCSL 045 Algorithm Design Lab 1
V Semester

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 BCS 051 Introduction to Software Engineering 3
BCS 052 Network Programming and Administration 3
BCS 053 Web Programming 2
BCS 054 Computer Oriented Numerical Techniques 3
BCS 055 Business Communication 2
BCSL 056 Network Programming and Administration Lab 1
BCSL 057 Web Programming Lab 1
BCSL 058 Computer Oriented Numerical Techniques Lab 1
VI Semester
BCS 062 E-Commerce 2
MCS 022 Operating System Concepts and Networking Management 4
BCSL 063 Operating System Concepts & Networking Management Lab 1
BCSP 064 Project 8
Total Credits 99
Programme Coordinator: Prof.V.V.Subrahmanyam, [email protected]

3.7 Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLIS)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
The programme comprises of 10 courses of which six courses (BLI224, BLI 225, BLIE227, BLIE228 and BLIE229) are
having practical component and four courses (BLI 221, BLI 222, BLI 223 and BLIE 226) are theory based courses.
The programme is currently being offered in English medium only. However, the students can write their assignments
and term-end examination in Hindi medium also.
Eligibility: i) 
Bachelor‘s Degree with 50% marks and 45% for General and for the SC/ST/OBC/PH category
respectively. OR
ii) Bachelor‘s Degree with Diploma (one year) in Library Science OR


iii) Bachelor‘s Degree with 2 years of working experience in Library and Information Centre


Medium of Instruction: English. Students can write assignments and TEE in Hindi language also.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BLI 221 Library, Information and Society 4
BLI 222 Information Sources and Services 4
BLI 223 Organising and Managing Information 4
BLI 224 ICT Fundamentals 4
BLI 225 Communication Skills 4
BLIE 226 Management of Library and Information Centre 4
BLIE 227 Document Processing Practice 4
BLIE 228 Information Products and Services 4
BLIE 229 ICT in Libraries 4
BLII 230 Internship 4
Total Credits 40

Programme Coordinators: Prof. Jaideep Sharma, [email protected], Ph.011-29572740

Dr. Pawan K Saini, [email protected], Ph.011-29572735, 29572789

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3.8 Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS)
School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management (SOTHSM)
BTS is a 3-year Degree Programme. The programme is of 96 credits. The BTS Programme is designed for those
students who are interested in pursuing a career in travel and tourism sector at different level. The Programme is
aimed at familiarizing you with varied aspects of Tourism, creating awareness about tourism, imparting basic training
in organizing Tourism services and opening career opportunities. The programme will be of use to those, who are
interested in employment (direct or indirect in Tourism Industry), intend to make career in Tourism Industry, are
providing tourism related services through own enterprises or planning to become such entrepreneur. The
programme is also useful for those who are associated with tourism awareness programmes/research and would like
to update their knowledge and skills in the field of travel and tourism.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

I Year 32 Credits
TS 1 Foundation Course in Tourism 8
TS 2 Tourism Development: Products, Operations and Case Studies 8
BSHF101 Foundation Course in Humanities & Social Sciences 8
OR
BHC 11 Basic of Event Management *(Credit 4) (4+4) = 8
And
BHC 12 Event Planning *(Credit 4)
BEGF 101 Foundation Course in English 4
OR
BHC 13 Event Coordination and Control* 4
(Choose any one of the following)
FEG 2 Foundation Course in English-2 4
BHDF 101 Foundation Course in Hindi 4
BTMS 185 Airport Handling 4
II Year 32Credits
32 Credits
TS 4 Indian Culture: Perspective for Tourism 8
TS 5 Ecology, Environment and Tourism 8
FST 1 Foundation Course in Science and Technology 8
OR
CIT 1 Fundamental of Computer System* (4+4) =8
And
CIT 2 Introduction To Information Technology*
PTS 1 Project on Indian Culture, Environment and Tourism 8
III Year 32 Credits
TS 3 Management in Tourism 8
TS 6 Tourism Marketing 8
TS 7 Human Resource Development 8
PTS 2 Project on Tourism Marketing 4
CIT 3 Web based Technology & Multimedia Application* 4
OR
BHDA 101 Samachar Patra aur Feature Lekhan (Hindi) 4

Note: * Courses are available only English Mediium

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Arvind Kumar Dubey, [email protected], Ph. 011- 29571754

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3.9 Bachelor of Arts (Facility and Services Management) (BAFSM)
School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management (SOTHSM)

Description: Bachelor of Arts in Facility and Services Management is India‘s first-of-its-kind 3 year Degree programme
that will prepare you for careers in Facility Services Management.
Facility Services Management / Facility Management is a profession that consists of multiple disciplines to ensure
functionality, comfort, safety, and efficiency of the built environment by integrating people, place, process, and
technology. The global facility management market is projected to grow from $1,260.36 billion in 2022 to $1,856.44
billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.7% in the forecast period. International Facility Management Association (IFMA), India
Chapter mentions that Facility Management is practiced by 25 million people around the world. The Facility Management
industry is growing at a rapid pace and the roles of Facility Managers are broadening to encompass more responsibilities
- right from leasing, budgeting to maintaining of property and equipment.

This programme of BAFSM is a job-oriented programme, designed to acquaint the learner with the basic knowledge and
skill set required to begin their career inthe Facility Management Industry. Job opportunities in Facility Management
range from Property management (real estate and residence) to service apartments, malls, monuments, health facilities,
sports facilities as well as airport and other area of supporting services.
(Modular approach with multiple entries and exits as per NEP)
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent from recognized Board
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title oftheCourse Credits

Semester I
BEGAE 182 English Communication Skills 4
BFO 001 Basics of Management 6
BFO 002 Building Services and Maintenance-I 6
BFO 003 Basics of Facility Management 6
Semester II
BEGLA 136 English at the Workplace 6
BEVAE 181 Environmental Studies 4
BFO 004 Building Services and Maintenance-II 6
BFO 005 Fire Safety in Facilities 6
Semester III
CIT 001 Fundamentals of Computer Systems 4
BFO 006 Professional Ethics 6
BFO 007 Safety and Security in Facilities 6
BFO 008 Managing Housekeeping Services 6
Semester IV
BFO 009 Human Resource Management 6
BFO 010 Hygiene, Sanitation and Waste Management 6
CIT 002 Introduction to Information Technology 4
BFO 011 Managing Facilities-I (Catering Facilities) 6
Semester V
BFO 012 Basic Accounts and Finance 6
BFO 013 Material Management 4
BFO 014 Practices and Applications of Facility Management-I 6
BFO 015 Managing Facilities-II (Accommodation Facilities) 6
Semester VI

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 BFO 016 Emergency Preparedness 4
BFO 017 Practices and Applications of Facility Management-II 6
BFO 018 Entrepreneurship in Small and Medium Business 6
BFOP 001 Dissertation 6
Total Credits 132

Programme Coordinators: Dr. Jatashankar R. Tewari, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571751/29571752

Dr. Paramita Suklabaidya, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571751/29571752

3.10 Bachelor of Social Work (BSWG)

School of Social Work (SOSW)
The Bachelor Degree Programme in Social Work (BSWG) is meant for people who are interested in providing
professional assistance to people in need. Persons with professional training/degree in Social Work generally work in
socially relevant areas such as health care, community development, education, industry, counselling, family,
correction, social defense, women, children, disability etc. With globalization, market economy and liberalization, new
concerns and human problems are emerging which needs to be addressed. This programme will be particularly useful
to people employed at middle and lower levels with NGOs. It will also be useful to fresh candidates who may like to
work in social and social welfare sectors.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title oftheCourse Credits
Semester I
BHDLA 135 Hindi Bhasha: Vivid Prayog 6
OR OR OR
BEGLA 135 English in Daily Life 6
BSW 121 Professional Social Work and its Values 6
BSWL 104* Social Work Practicum – IV 10
Semester II
BSW 122 Society, Social Institutions and Social Problems 6
BSW 123 Community Organisation and Communication 6
BSWL 105* Social Work Practicum – V 10
Semester III
BSW 124 Human Growth, Behaviour and Counselling 6
BSW 125 Social Case Work and Social Group Work 6
BSWL 106* Social Work Practicum – VI 10
Semester IV
BSW 126 Social Work in Family Setting 6
BSW 127 Public Health and HIV/AIDS 6
BSWL 107* Social Work Practicum – VII 10
Semester V
BSW 128 Social Policy and Social Development 6
BSW 129 Research Methods in Social Work 6
BSWL 108* Social Work Practicum – VIII 10
Semester VI
BSW 130 Prevention of Substance Abuse 6
BSW 131 Social Welfare Administration and Social Action 6

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 BSWL 109* Social Work Practicum – IX 10
Total Credits 132

* These courses are practical for first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth semesters of BSWG respectively. Successful completion
of practicals in first semester is a necessary condition for taking up practical for the second semester. Similarly, successful
completion of practical in second semester is a necessary condition for taking up practical for the third semester and so on.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Sayantani Guin, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571697

3.11 Bachelor of Business Administration (Retailing) (BBARIL)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)
The Programme is of 132 credits comprising of all compulsory courses with an Internship and On the Job
Training in the first,second and third year respectively.The programme is offered with modular approach as given
below:
a) First Year—Diploma in Retailing (DIRIL)
b) Second Year—Advanced Diploma in Retailing (ADIR)
c) Third Year— Bachelor of Business Administration (Retailing)(BBARIL)
d) Three months internship in the first year and OJT subsequently in the 2nd and 3rd year.
e) A Viva Voce after submission of the Work-Book for BRLP101, BRLP102 and BRLP103)
f) DIR & ADIR are only exit points.
g) Programme will be offered once in July every year.
Eligibility:
(i) Category A–Direct Entry
(a) 10+2 /equivalent.
(b) University provides reservation of seats as per Government of India rules.

(ii) Category B – Sponsored Admission

The sponsor is allowed to nominate employees, who have passed 10+2/equivalent, from their Retail Organization.
The sponsor will submit application form of the candidate nominated with the Programme fee through a Demand
Draft drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Diploma in Retailing (DIRIL) (Ist Year)

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Semester-I
BCOE 141 Principles of Marketing 6
BEGAE 182 English Communication Skills 4
BRL 101 Overview of Retailing 4
BRL 102 Introduction to Retail Marketing 4

BRL 103 Store Operations 4

Semester-II
BRL 104 Retail Management Perspectives and Communication 6
BRLP 101 Internship,Work Book and Viva-Voce 16

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 Advanced Diploma in Retailing (ADIR) (IInd Year)

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Semester-III
BEVAE 181 Environmental Studies 4
BRL 105 Customer Service Management 6
BRL 106 Managing Human Resources 4
BRL 107 Buying and Merchandising-I 4
BRL 108 Retail Operations and Store Management 4
Semester-IV
BRL 109 Customer Value Management 6
BRL 110 IT Application in Retail 4
BRLP 102 On the Job Training, Work Book and Viva-Voce 12

BBA (Retailing) (BBARIL) (IIIrd Year)

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Semester-V
BCOS 185 Entrepreneurship 4
BRLP 111 Retails Consumer Behavior 6
BRL 112 Buying and Merchandising-II 4
BRL 113 Business Ethics 4
BRL 114 Visual Merchandising and Store Planning 4
Semester-VI
BCOS 184 E-Commerce 4
BRL 115 Retail Supply Chain Management 6
BRLP 103 On the Job Training, Workbook and Viva-Voce 12
Programme Coordinators: Prof. Nawal Kishor, SOMS, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068,
[email protected], Ph: 011-29573026

Dr. N. Rajendra Prasad, SOMS, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, [email protected],
Ph: 011-29573036

3.12 Bachelor of Arts (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management (BAVTM)

School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management (SOTHSM)
The University offers Bachelor Degree Programme in Vocational Studies in Tourism Management. The Programme
has been developed by the School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management.
Objectives:
The Programme seeks to provide an opportunity to large segment of the population including the disadvantaged
to pursue a programme on tourism and travel. The programme is for creating a dedicated and skilled workforce
in the Travel and Tourism Sector. The people working in the tourism sector, self-employed, other adults who wish
to upgrade their educational qualification and knowledge in the tourism sector will be benefitted with this
programme. The programme will provide University level education in new fields of knowledge and niche areas
which fulfil the demands of employment and economy of the country.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi
The B.A. (Voc) Tourism Management Programme is of 132 credits spread over six semesters (Three years) with
study load worth 22 credits in each semester. In each semester, the students have to choose 4 courses in all from
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different categories of courses. While the courses under CC, DSE and GE Categories are of 6 credits each, the
courses under AEC and SEC are of 4 credits each. Therefore, the study load in each semester will come out to 22
credits. The following Table presents the CODES of Courses available as option in each semester from different
categories of courses with credit load:
Programme Structure Template for B.A. (Voc) Tourism Management Programme

CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total

Semester Credits per
COURSE Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE
Elective DSE Compulsory Course (2) Semester
(12)
(4) Course (SEC) (4)
(AECC)
(2)

I Any One:
BHDLA 135 22 Credits
BEVAE 181
BEGLA 135
BUDLA 135
BSKLA 135
BTMC-131
BTMC-132
Any One:
II BEGAE 182 22 Credits
BHDLA 136
BEGLA 136 or
BTMC -133 BHDAE 182
BTMC -134

III Any one: 22 Credits

BCOS-183
BHDLA 137
BEGLA 137
BTMC -135
BTMC -136
Any One:
IV BCOS -184 22 Credits
BHDLA138
BEGLA138
BTMC -137
BTMC -138

V BTMS-185 BTMG-171 22 Credits

BTME-141
BTME-143
BTMP-142 BEGS-186 BTMG-172
VI 22 Credits
BTME-144

Total 72 credits 24 credits 8 credits 16 credits 12 credits 132 Credits

COURSES ON OFFER FOR B.A. (VOC) TOURISM MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

The detailed nomenclature and number of credits for different courses available under each of the five
categories [Core Courses (CC), Discipline Specific Electives (DSE), Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses
(AECC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), and Generic Electives (GE)] are given in the following tables:

CORE COURSES
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BTMC-131 History of Tourism – I 6
BTMC-132 Fundamentals of Management 6

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 BTMC-133 History of Tourism – II 6
BTMC-134 Entrepreneurship and Small Business 6
BTMC-135 Concept and Impacts of Tourism 6
BTMC-136 Tourism Marketing 6
BTMC-137 Profile of Modern Tourism 6
BTMC-138 Managerial Accounting and Finance in Tourism 6

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BTME-141 Tourism Undertaking 6
BTMP-142 Project 6
BTME-143 Procedure and Operations in the Tourism Business 6
BTME-144 Globalization 6

SKILL ENHANCEMNET COURSES

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BCOS-183 Computer Applications in Business 4
BCOS-184 E-Commerce 4
BTMS-185 Airport Handling 4
BEGS-186 Business Communication 4

GENERIC ELECTIVE
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BTMG-171 Culture in Indian Subcontinent I 6
BTMG-172 Culture in Indian Subcontinent II 6

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE

Environmental Studies
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BEVAE 181 Environmental Studies 4

English
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BEGAE 182 English Communication Skills 4

Hindi
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BHDAE 182 हहॊ दी बाषा औय सॊप्रेषण 4

LANGUAGE COURSES

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BEGLA-135 English In Daily Life 6
BEGLA-136 English At The Work Place 6
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 BEGLA-137 Language Through Literature 6
BEGLA-138 Reading and Speaking Skills 6
Hindi

BHDLA 135 हहॊ दी बाषा : ववववध प्रमोग 6

BHDLA 136 हहॊ दी बाषा : रेखन कौशर 6

BHDLA 137 हहॊ दी बाषा : सॊप्रेषण कौशर 6
BHDLA 138 हहॊ दी बाषा : ववववध ववधाएॉ 6

Urdu

BUDLA 135 Study of Modern Urdu Prose and Poetry 6

Sanskrit
BSKLA 135 Sanskrit 6

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Arvind Kumar Dubey, [email protected], Ph. 011- 29571754

3.13 Bachelor of Arts (Vocational Studies) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises
(BAVMSME)
School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
The University offers Bachelor Degree Programme in Vocational Studies in Micro Small and Medium Enterprises. The
Programme has been developed by the School of Vocational Education and Training.
Objectives:
B.A. (VS) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises programme is a Multi-disciplinary programme which caters to the
present needs of budding entrepreneurs and aids in developing knowledge and skills to establish a business venture.
The programme will create opportunities for unskilled workers and will also enhance skills as per industry needs. The
programme will provide University level education in new fields of knowledge and entrepreneurial areas which would
fulfill the demands of starting new businesses vis-à-vis employment generation and add towards the economy of the
country.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
The B.A. (VS) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises programme is 132 credits spread over six semesters (three years)
with study load of 22 credits (four courses) in each semester. The following Table presents the CODES of Courses under
different categories of courses along with the credit load:
Programme Structure Template for B.A. (Voc) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises programme

CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total

Semester Credits per
COURSE Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE
Elective DSE Compulsory Course (2) Semester
(12)
(4) Course (SEC) (4)
(AECC)
(2)

I BEGLA -136
22 Credits
BTMC-134 BEVAE- 181
BECC-101

BCOLA -138 BEGAE- 182

II 22 Credits
BCOS -183 OR
BCOC-131 BHDAE -182
OR MIL

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 III BERC-131 22 Credits
BCOC -132 BPCS -186
BCOC- 133

BERC-132
IV ECO- 13 BERGP - 171 22 Credits
BCOE -141

V BERC-133 BERE-141 BPAS-184 22 Credits

BERE-142
BERE-143 BCOS-184 BERG-172
VI 22 Credits
BERE-144

Total 72 credits 24 credits 8 credits 16 credits 12 credits 132 Credits

Courses on Offer for B.A. (VS) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises programme
The detailed nomenclature and number of credits for different courses available under each of the five
categories [Core Courses (CC), Discipline Specific Electives (DSE), Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses
(AECC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), and Generic Electives (GE)] are given in the following tables:
CORE COURSES
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BEGLA -136 English at work place 6
BTMC-134 Entrepreneurship and Small Business 6
BTMC-134 Introductory Microeconomics 6
BCOLA-138 Business Communication 6
BEGLA -135 English in Daily Life 6
BCOC-131 Financial Accounting 6
BERC-131 CSR Projects and Programmes: 6
BCOC -132 Business Organization and Management: 6

BCOC- 133 Business Law 6

BERC-132 IPR for MSME‘S and STARTUPS 6

BCOE -141 Principals of Marketing 6

BERC-133 MSMEs and Rural India 6

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BERE-141 Institutional Support to MSMEs 6
BERE-142 Documentation for MSMEs 6
BERE-143 Traditional & Rural Enterprise 6
BERE-144 Entrepreneurial Sectors 6

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 SKILL ENHANCEMNET COURSES
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BPCS -186 Managing Stress 4
ECO- 13 Business Environment 4
BPAS-184 Logistics Management 4
BCOS-184/ E-commerce/ Computer Application in Business 4
BCOS 183
GENERIC ELECTIVE
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BERGP - 171 Project 6
BERG-172 Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations In 6
MSMEs
ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE

Environmental Studies
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BEVAE 181 Environmental Studies 4

English
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BEGAE 182 English Communication Skills 4

Hindi
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BHDAE 182 हहॊ दी बाषा औय सॊप्रेषण 4

Programme Coordinators: Dr. Rachna Agarwal, [email protected], Ph. 011- 29571646/47/41

Dr.Geetika S Johry, [email protected]

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4 BACHELOR'S (HONOURS) DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Programmes
School of Social Sciences (SOSS)

The School of Social Sciences offers Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Programme in the following Disciplines:

1) Economics
2) History
3) Political science
4) Psychology
5) Public administration
6) Sociology

Objectives: With a substantial number of courses drawn from a single discipline, and a few interdisciplinary and
skill-based elective courses, the Bachelors Honours programmes are designed to give an in-depth knowledge in
a discipline while allowing for exposure to subjects beyond the discipline. The Honours programmes have the
following objectives:
1. Introduce the learner to the main themes and topics in a discipline of humanities, social sciences and sciences
with core and elective courses.
2. Facilitate the learners to work towards ability and skill enhancement through exposure to appropriate courses.
3. Introduce learners to reading and writing skills through assignments and exercises of such kind at an
undergraduate level.
4. Expose the learners to the importance of interdisciplinary by enabling them to offer courses outside their
disciplines.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi
To earn BA (Honours) Degree in a Discipline, a learner has to complete courses worth 148 credits in minimum six
semesters (three years). The Honours programmes have a mix of following categories of courses:
a) Core Courses (CC)
b) Discipline Specific Electives (DSE)
c) Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
d) Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
e) Generic Electives (GE)

The University follows the credit system for offering all its programmes. One credit is equal to 30 hours of learners
study time. To earn Bachelor‘s Honours Degree, a learner has to complete 148 credits in minimum six semesters.
The study load of the Honours programmes vary from semester to semester. Students have to complete 22 credits
each in first and second semesters; 28 credits each in third and fourth semesters; and 24 credits each in fifth and
sixth semesters. The distribution of different types of courses across the six semesters and their credit weightage
is given in the Programme Structure Template below:

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 Programme Structure Template for B.A. (Honours) Programme
Semester CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total
COURSE Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE Credits per
(14) Elective DSE Compulsory Course (2) Semester
(4) (6x4=24Cr) Course (SEC) (2)
(6 x14 - 84 Cr .)
(AECC) (6x4 =24 Cr)
(4x2 =8Cr)
(2) (4x2=8Cr)

I C1 Environmental GE-1 22 Credits

Studies
C2
C3 English
Communication GE-2 22 Credits
II Skills or
हहॊ दी बाषा औय
C4
सॊप्रेषण
III C5 SEC-1 GE-3 28 Credits

C6
C7

IV C8 SEC-2 GE-4 28 Credits

C9
C 10
V C 11 DSE-1 24 Credits
C 12 DSE-2

VI C 13 DSE-3 24 Credits

C 14 DSE-4***

Total 84 credits 24 credits 8 credits 8 credits 24 credits 148 Credits

*CCs, DSEs and GEs are six credit courses.
** All Core Courses of Psychology will have either Practical component worth 2 credits (4 Credits Theory and
2 Credits Practical) or Tutorials worth 2 credits (4 Credits theory and 2 Credits Tutorials). Wherever there is a
practical, there will be no tutorial and vice-versa.
***Some Honours programmes have a Dissertation or project work as one of the Discipline Specific electives in
the sixth semester.
DISCIPLINE-WISE LIST OF COURSES FOR BA (HONOURS) PROGRAMME
The list of courses available under each of the five categories [Core Courses (CC), Discipline Specific Electives
(DSE), Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), and Generic Electives
(GE)] is given in the following tables:
CORE COURSES
Economics
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BECC-101 Introductory Microeconomics 6
BECC-102 Mathematical Methods for Economics I 6
BECC 103 Introductory Macroeconomics 6
BECC 104 Mathematical Methods for Economics II 6
BECC 105 Intermediate Microeconomics I 6
BECC 106 Intermediate Macroeconomics I 6
BECC 107 Statistical Methods for Economics 6
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 BECC 108 Intermediate Microeconomics II 6
BECC 109 Intermediate Macroeconomics II 6
BECC 110 Introductory Econometrics 6
BECC 111 Indian Economy I 6
BECC 112 Development Economics I 6
BECC 113 Indian Economy II 6
BECC 114 Development Economics II 6

History
CourseCode Title of the Course No. ofCredits
BHIC 101 History of India –I 6
BHIC 102 Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World 6
BHIC 103 History of India –II 6
BHIC 104 Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World 6
BHIC 105 History of India –III (c. 750 – 1206) 6
BHIC 106 Rise of the Modern West – I 6
BHIC 107 History of India – IV (c. 1206 – 1550) 6
BHIC 108 Rise of the Modern West – II 6
BHIC 109 History of India –V (c. 1550 – 1605) 6
BHIC 110 History of India –VI (c. 1750 – 1857) 6
BHIC 111 History of Modern Europe - I (c. 1780 - 1939) 6
BHIC 112 History of India –VII (c. 1605 – 1750) 6
BHIC 113 History of India –VIII (c. 1857 – 1950) 6
BHIC 114 History of Modern Europe -II (c. 1780 – 1939) 6

Political Science

CourseCode Title of the Course No. ofCredits

BPAC 101 Perspectives on Public Administration 6
BPAC 108 Public Policy and Administration in India 6
BPSC 101 Understanding Political Theory 6
BPSC 102 Constitutional Government and Democracy in India 6
BPSC 103 Political Theory – Concepts and Debates 6
BPSC 104 Political Process in India 6
BPSC 105 Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics 6
BPSC 107 Perspectives on International Relations and World History 6
BPSC 109 Political Processes and Institutions in Comparative Perspective 6
BPSC 110 Global Politics 6
BPSC 111 Classical Political Philosophy 6
BPSC 112 Indian Political Thought-I 6
BPSC 113 Modern Political Philosophy 6
BPSC 114 Indian Political Thought-II 6

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Psychology
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BPCC 101 Introduction to Psychology 6 (4 Theory +2 Practical)
BPCC 102 Biopsychology 6 (4 Theory +2 Tutorial)
BPCC 103 Psychology of Individual Differences 6 (4 Theory +2 Practical)
BPCC 104 Statistical Methods for Psychological Research- I 6 (4 Theory +2 Tutorial)
BPCC 105 Psychological Research 6 (4 Theory +2 Practical)
BPCC 106 Development of Psychological Thought 6 (4 Theory +2 Tutorial)
BPCC 107 Social Psychology 6 (4 Theory +2 Tutorial)
BPCC 108 Statistical Methods for Psychological Research - II 6 (4 Theory +2 Tutorial)
BPCC 109 Developmental Psychology 6 (4 Theory +2 Tutorial)
BPCC 110 Applied Social Psychology 6 (4 Theory +2 Practical)
BPCC 111 Understanding Psychological Disorders 6 (4 Theory +2 Tutorial)
BPCC 112 Organizational Behaviour 6 (4 Theory +2 Practical)
BPCC 113 Understanding and Dealing with Psychological Disorders 6 (4 Theory +2 Tutorial)
BPCC 114 Counselling Psychology 6 (4 Theory +2 Practical)

Public Administration
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BPAC 101 Perspectives on Public Administration 6
BPAC 102 Administrative Thinkers 6
BPAC 103 Administrative System at Union Level 6
BPAC 104 Administrative System at State and District Levels 6
BPAC 105 Personnel Administration 6
BPAC 106 Understanding Public Policy 6
BPAC 107 Comparative Public Administration 6
BPAC 108 Public Policy and Administration in India 6
BPAC 109 Public Systems Management 6
BPAC 110 Urban Local Governance 6
BPAC 111 Public Finance and Administration 6
BPAC 112 Rural Local Governance 6
BPAC 113 Development Administration 6
BPAC 114 Contemporary Issues and Concerns in Indian Administration 6

Sociology

CourseCode Title of the Course No. of Credits

BSOC101 Introduction to Sociology I 6
BSOC102 Sociology of India – I 6
BSOC103 Introduction to Sociology II 6
BSOC104 Sociology of India - II 6
BSOC105 Political Sociology 6
BSOC106 Sociology of Religion 6
BSOC107 Sociology of Gender 6
BSOC108 Economic Sociology 6
BSOC109 Sociology of Kinship 6
BSOC110 Social Stratification 6
BSOC111 Sociological Thinkers -I 6
BSOC112 Sociological Research Methods -I 6
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 BSOC113 Sociological Thinkers -II 6
BSOC114 Sociological Research Methods -II 6

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVES

Economics
BECE 141 Economics of Health and Education 6
BECE 142 Applied Econometrics 6
BECE 143 Environmental Economics 6
BECE 144 Financial Economics 6

History
BHIE 141 History of China (C. 1840 – 1978) 6
BHIE 142 History of Modern East Asia: Japan (C. 1868 – 1945) 6
BHIE 143 History of Environment 6
BHIE 144 Traditions of History Writing in India 6
BHIE 145 Some aspects of European History: (C. 1789 – 1945) 6

Political Science
BPSE 141 Gandhi and the Contemporary World 6
BPSE-142 India‘s Foreign Policy in a Globalising World 6
BPSE 143 State Politics in India 6
BPSE 144 Introduction to South Asia 6
BPSE 145 Democracy and Development in Northeast India 6

BPSE 146 Conflict Resolution and Peace Building 6

Public Administration
BPAE 141 Right to Information 6
BPAE-142 Organizational Behaviour 6
BPAE 143 Administrative System in BRICS 6

BPAE 144 Social Policies and Administration 6

Psychology

BPCE 141 Positive Psychology 6

BPCE 142 Forensic Psychology 6
BPCE 143 Environmental Psychology 6
BPCE 144 Dissertation 6

Sociology
BSOE 141 Urban Sociology 6
BSOE 142 Indian Sociological Traditions 6
BSOE 143 Environmental Sociology 6
BSOE 144 Reading Ethnographies 6
BANE 143 Tribal Cultures of India 6
BANE 144 Visual Anthropology 6

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 SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES
Anthropology
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BANS 183 Tourism Anthropology 4
BANS 184 Public Health and Epidemiology 4

Economics
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BECS184 Data Analysis 4

Psychology
BPCS183 Emotional Intelligence 4
BPCS184 School Psychology 4
BPCS185 Developing Emotional Competence 4
BPCS186 Managing Stress 4
BPCS187 Managing Human Resources 4
BPCS188 Application of Social Psychology 4

Public Administration
BPAS 184 Logistics Management 4
BPAS 186 Stress and Time Management 4

Sociology
BSOS 184 Techniques of Ethnographic Film Making 4
BSOS 185 Society through the Visual 4

Hindi
BHDS 183 अनुवाद धसद्ाॊत औय प्रववधध 4
BHDS 184 ये हडमो रेखन 4

English
BEGS 183 Writing And Study Skills 4
BEGS 185 English Language Teaching 4
BEGS 186 Business Communication 4

Commerce
BCOS183 Computer Application in Business 4
BCOS184 E-Commerce 4

BCOS185 Entrepreneurship 4
BCOS186 Personal Selling and Salesmanship 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BCHS 183 Laboratory Management Skills 4

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 Course Code Title of the Course
ONR 002 Basics of Hydrology 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BAPI 002 Inspection and Certification of Organic Produce 4
Course Code Title of the Course
BAPI 003 Economics and Marketing of Organic Produce 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BFDI 073 Introduction to Fashion Industry 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BSLS 183 Elementary Spanish 4

Course Code Title of the Course

BFLS 183 Elementary French 4

GENERIC ELECTIVES
Gender and Development
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BGDG 172 Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture 6

Water Harvesting
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
ONR 003 Water Harvesting, Conservation and Utilization 6

Psychology
BPCG 171 General Psychology 6
BPCG 172 Youth, Gender and Identity 6
BPCG 173 Psychology for Health and Well-being 6
BPCG 174 Psychology and Media 6
BPCG 175 Psychology for Living 6
BPCG 176 Psychology of Gender 6

Public Administration
BPAG 171 Disaster Management 6
BPAG 172 Governance: Issues and Challenges 6
BPAG 173 E-Governance 6
BPAG 174 Sustainable Development 6

Sociology
BSOG 171 Indian Society: Images and Realities 6
BSOG 173 Rethinking Development 6
BSOG 176 Economy and Society 6

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Hindi
BHDG 173 सभाचाय ऩत्र औय पीचय रेखन 6

Sanskrit
BSKG 173 vkèkkj lLad`r 6

English
BEGG 171 Media and Communication Skills 6
BEGG 172 Language and Linguistics 6
BEGG 173 Academic Writing & Composition 6
BEGG 174 Creative Writing 6

Social Sciences
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BABG 171 Understanding Ambedkar 6

Philosophy
BPYG 171 Applied Ethics 6
BPYG 172 Philosophy of Religion 6

DISCIPLINE-WISE AND SEMESTER-WISE COURSE OPTIONS FOR BA (HONOURS) PROGRAMME

The Bachelor‘s Honours Degree Programme is of 148 credits spread over six semesters.. In each semester,students
have to choose four courses from different categories of courses. While the courses under CC, DSE and GE
Categories are of 6 credits each, the courses under AECC and SEC are of 4 credits each. While the fourteen CCs
are distributed across the six semesters, the four DSEs are available in the fifth and sixth semesters only. There will
be a number of SECs and the GEs available in the common pool each semester. A student has to opt for only one
GE for study in each of the first four semesters and one SEC during the third and fourth semesters of the
programme. The university will be adding new SECs and electives (DSEs and GEs) to the existing pool of courses
from time to time..

The following Table presents the CODES of courses available for BA (Honours) in each semester from different
category of courses with credit load.

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4.1 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics (BAECH)
Programme Structure of BA (Honours) Economics (BAECH)

CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total

Semester Credits per
COURSE Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE (6)
Elective DSE Compulsory Course (SEC) Semester
(6) Course (AECC) (4)
(4)

I BECC 101 BPYG 171

BEVAE 181 BSOG 171 22 Credits
BECC 102
BPCG 171
BPAG 171
BEGG 171
BABG 171
ONR 003
BPAG 172
II BECC 103 BEGAE 182 22 Credits
BPCG172
BECC 104 or BEGG172
BHDAE 182 BGDG 172
BPYG 172

III BECC 105 BANS 183 BPAG 173 28 Credits

BPCS 183 BPCG 173
BECC 106 BSOG 173
BPCS 185
BECC 107 BHDG 173
BHDS 183 BEGG 173
BEGS 183 & BSKG 173
185
BCHS 183
BPCS 187
BCOS 183
BAPI 002

BECC 108 BPAS 184 BPAG 174

IV BPCG 174 28 Credits
BECC 110 BANS 184
BPCG 176
BECC 109 BECS 184
BEGG 174
BPCS 184 & 186
BHDS 184
BSOS 184
BEGS 186
BPCS 188
BAPI 003
BFDI 073
BFLS 183
BSLS 183
ONR 002

V BECC 111 BECE 141 24 Credits

BECC 112 BECE 143

VI BECC 113 BECE 142 24 Credits

BECC 114 BECE 144
Total 84 credits 24 credits 8 credits 8 credits 24 credits 148 Credits

Programme Coordinator (BAECH): Prof. BS Prakash, [email protected], Ph.011-29572717

Dr. Nidhi Tewathia, [email protected], Ph.011-29572742

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4.2 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History (BAHIH)
Programme Structure of BA (Honours) History (BAHIH)
CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total
Semester Credits per
COURSE Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE
Elective DSE Compulsory Course (SEC) (6) Semester
(6) Course (AECC) (4)
(4)

I BHIC101 BEVAE 181 BABG 171 22 Credits

BSOG 171
BHIC102 BPCG 171
BPAG 171
BEGG 171
BPYG 171
ONR 003
BGDG 172 22 Credits
II BHIC103 BEGAE 182 BPCG 172
BHIC104 or BEGG 172
BHDAE 182 BPYG 172

III BANS 183 BSOG 173

BHIC 105 BPCG 173 28 Credits
BPCS 183
BHIC 106 BPAG 173
BPCS 185
BHDG 173
BHIC 107 BHDS 183 BEGG 173
BEGS 183 & 185 BSKG 173
BCHS 183
BPCS 187
BCOS 183
BAPI 002

BPAS 184 BPAG 174 28 Credits

IV BHIC 108 BPCG 174
BANS 184
BHIC 109 BPCG 176
BECS 184
BEGG 174
BHIC 110 BPCS 184 & 186
BHDS 184
BSOS 184
BEGS 186
BPCS 188
BAPI 003
BFDI 073
BFLS 183
BSLS 183
ONR 002

V BHIC 111 Any two: 24 Credits

BHIC 112 BHIE 141
BHIE 143
BHIE 145
BHIC 113 BHIE 142 24 Credits
VI
BHIC 114 BHIE 144
Total 84credits 24 credits 8credits 8 credits 24 credits 148 Credits

Programme Coordinator (BAHIH): Sri. Ajay Mahurkar, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572726

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4.3 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Political Science (BAPSH)
Programme Structure of BA (Honours) Political Science (BAPSH)
Semester CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total Credits
COURSE (6) Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE per
Elective DSE Compulsory Course (SEC) (6) Semester
(6) Course (AECC) (4)
(4)

I BPSC101 BEVAE 181 BSOG 171 22 Credits

BPSC102 BPCG 171
BPAG 171
BEGG 171
BPYG 171
BABG 171
ONR 003
BPSC103 BEGAE 182 BGDG 172 22 Credits
II
BPSC104 or
BPCG 172
BHDAE 182 BPAG 172
BEGG 172
BPYG 172
BPSC 105 BANS 183 BSOG 173
III BPAC 101 BPCG 173 28 Credits
BPCS 183
BPAG 173
BPSC 107 BPCS 185
BHDG 173
BHDS 183 BEGG 173
BEGS 183 & 185 BSKG 173
BCHS 183
BPCS 187
BCOS 183
BAPI 002
BPAS 184 BPAG 174
BPSC 109
IV BANS 184 BPCG 174 28 Credits
BPAC 108
BPCG176
BPSC 110 BECS 184
BEGG 174
BPCS 184 & 186
BHDS 184
BSOS 184
BEGS 186
BPCS 188
BAPI 003
BFDI 073
BFLS 183
BSLS 183
ONR 002
Any two:
V BPSC111 24 Credits
BPSE 141
BPSC112 BPSE 143
BPSE 145
BPSC113 Any two: 24 Credits
VI BPSE142
BPSC114
BPSE144
BPSE146
Total 84 credits 24 credits 8 credits 8 credits 24 credits 148Credits
Programme Coordinator (BAPSH): Prof. SV Reddy, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572745

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4.4 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology (BAPCH)
Programme Structure of BA (Honours) Psychology (BAPCH)

Semester CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total

COURSE (6) Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE (6) Credits per
Elective DSE Compulsory Course Semester
(6) Course (SEC)(4)
(AECC)(4)

I BPCC101 BEVAE 181 BSOG 171 22 Credits

BPCC102 BPAG 171
BEGG 171
BPYG 171
BABG 171
ONR 003

BPCC103 BEGAE 182 BGDG 172 22 Credits

II
BPCC104 or BPAG 172
BHDAE 182 BEGG 172
BPYG 172

BANS 183 BSOG 173

III BPCC105 BPAG 173 28 Credits
BPCS 183
BPCC106 BHDG 173
BPCS 185
BPCC107 BEGG 173
BHDS 183 BSKG 173
BEGS 183 & 185
BCHS 183
BPCS 187
BCOS 183
BAPI 002
BPCC108 BPAS 184 BPAG 174
IV BEGG 174 28 Credits
BPCC109 BANS 184
BPCC110 BECS 184
BPCS 184 & 186
BHDS 184
BSOS 184
BEGS 186
BPCS 188
BAPI 003
BFDI 073
BFLS 183
BSLS 183
ONR 002
BPCC111 BPCE141 24 Credits
V
BPCC112 BPCE143

BPCC113 BPCE142 24 Credits

VI
BPCC114 BPCE144

Total 84 credits 24 credits 8 credits 8 credits 24 credits 148Credits

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Monika Misra, [email protected] Ph: 011-29572781

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4.5 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Public Administration (BAPAH)
Programme Structure of BA (Honours) Public Administration (BAPAH)

Semester CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total Credits

COURSE (6) Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE (6) per
Elective DSE Compulsory Course (SEC) Semester
(6) Course (AECC) (4)
(4)

I BPAC101 BEVAE 181 BSOG 171 22 Credits

BPAC102 BPCG 171
BEGG 171
BPYG 171
BABG 171
ONR 003

BPAC103 BEGAE 182 BGDG 172 22 Credits

II
BPAC104 or BPCG 172
BHDAE 182 BEGG 172
BPYG 172

BPAC 105 BANS 183 BPCG 173

III 28 Credits
BPAC 106 BPCS 183 BSOG 173
BPAC 107 BPCS 185 BHDG 173
BHDS 183 BEGG 173
BSKG 173
BEGS 183 & 185
BCHS 183
BPCS 187
BCOS 183
BAPI 002
BPAS 184 BPCG 174
IV BPAC 108 BPCG176 28 Credits
BANS 184
BPAC 109 BEGG 174
BPAC 110 BECS 184
BPCS 184 & 186
BHDS 184
BSOS 184
BEGS 186
BPCS 188
BAPI 003
BFDI 073
BFLS 183
BSLS 183
ONR 002
BPAC 111 BPAE 141 24 Credits
V BPAE 143
BPAC 112

BPAC 113 BPAE 142 24 Credits

VI
BPAC 114 BPAE 144

Total 84 credits 24 credits 8 credits 8 credits 24 credits 148 Credits

Programme Coordinator (BAPAH): Prof. Dolly Mathew, [email protected], Ph: 11-29572728

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4.6 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Sociology (BASOH)
Programme Structure of BA (Honours) Sociology (BASOH)

Semester CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total

COURSE (6) Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE Credits per
Elective DSE Compulsory Course (SEC) (6) Semester
(6) Course (4)
(AECC) (4)

I BSOC 101 BEVAE 181 BPCG 171 22 Credits

BSOC 102 BPAG 171
BEGG 171
BPYG 171
BABG 171
ONR 003
BSOC 103 BEGAE 182 BGDG 172 22 Credits
II
BSOC 104 or BPCG 172
BHDAE 182 BPAG 172
BEGG 172
BPYG 172
BANS 183 BPCG 173
BSOC 105 BPAG 173 28 Credits
III BPCS 183
BSOC 106 BHDG 173
BPCS 185
BSOC 107 BEGG 173
BHDS 183 BSKG 173
BEGS 183 & 185
BCHS 183
BPCS 187
BCOS 183
BAPI 002
BSOC 108 BPAS 184 BPAG 174
IV BPCG 174 28 Credits
BSOC 109 BANS 184
BPCG176
BSOC 110 BECS 184
BEGG 174
BPCS 184 & 186
BHDS 184
BSOS 184
BEGS 186
BPCS 188
BAPI 003
BFDI 073
BFLS 183
BSLS 183
ONR 002
Any two:
BSOC111 24 Credits
V BSOE 141
BSOC112 BSOE 143
BANE 143
BSOC113 Any two: 24 Credits
VI BSOE 142
BSOC114
BSOE 144
BANE 144
Total 84 credits 24 credits 8 credits 8 credits 24 credits 148 Credits

Programme Coordinator (BASOH): Dr. Kiranmayi Bushi, [email protected],Ph: 011-29572709

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4.7 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Anthropology (BSCANH)
School of Social Sciences (SOSS)

The University offers Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in the Anthropology Discipline.

Objectives: With a substantial number of courses from the discipline of Anthropology and a few interdisciplinary
and skill enhancing courses, this Bachelor of Science Honours programmes is designed to give an in-depth
knowledge in Anthropology while giving the learner an opportunity to explore subjects beyond the discipline. The
Honours programme has the following objectives:
1. Introduce the students to main themes and topics in Anthropology.
2. Expose the students to work towards ability and skill enhancement through exposure to appropriate courses.
3. Introduce students to reading and writing skills through assignments and dissertation project appropriate for
undergraduate study.
4. Expose the students to the importance of interdisciplinary by enabling them to offer courses outside their
disciplines.
Eligibility: 10+ 2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi
Programme Structure Template for B.Sc. (Honours) Anthropology Programme
Semester CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total
COURSE Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE Credits per
(14) Elective DSE Compulsory Course (2) Semester
(4) (6x4=24Cr) Course (SEC) (2)
(6 x14 - 84 Cr .)
(AECC) (6x4 =24 Cr)
(4x2 =8Cr)
(2) (4x2=8Cr)

I C1 Environmental GE-1 22 Credits

Studies
C2
II English GE-2 22 Credits
C3
Communication
C4
Skills or
हहॊ दी बाषा औय सम्प्प्रेषण

III C5 SEC-1 GE-3 28 Credits

C6
C7

IV C8 SEC-2 GE-4 28 Credits

C9
C 10
V C 11 DSE-1 24 Credits
C 12 DSE-2

VI C 13 DSE-3 24 Credits

C 14 DSE-4***

Total 84 credits 24 credits 8 credits 8 credits 24 credits 148 Credits

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*CCs, DSEs and GEs are six credit courses. SECs and AECC are four credit courses
**There is an optional dissertation or project work of 6 credits as a Discipline Specific elective in the Sixth
semester.
List of Courses for B.Sc. (Honours) Anthropology

The list of courses available for B.SC (Honours) Anthropology under each of the five categories [Core Courses (CC),
Discipline Specific Electives (DSE), Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), Skill Enhancement Courses
(SEC), and Generic Electives (GE)] is given in the following tables:

CORE COURSES
Anthropology
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BANC 101 Introduction to Biological Anthropology 6
BANC 102 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology 6
BANC 103 Archaeological Anthropology 6
BANC 104 Fundamentals of Human Origin and Evolution 6
BANC 105 Tribes and Peasants in India 6
BANC 106 Human Ecology: Biological and Cultural Dimensions 6
BANC 107 Biological Diversity in Human Populations 6
BANC 108 Theories of Culture and Society 6
BANC 109 Human Growth and Development 6
BANC 110 Research Methods 6
BANC 111 Human Population Genetics 6
BANC 112 Anthropology in Practice 6
BANC 113 Forensic Anthropology 6
BANC 114 Anthropology of India 6

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSES

Anthropology
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BANE 141 Physiological Anthropology 6
BANE 143 Tribal Cultures of India 6
BANE 144 Visual Anthropology 6
BANE 147 Urban Anthropology 6
BANE 154 Dissertation 6
BSOE 144 Reading Ethnographies 6

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE

Environmental Studies
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BEVAE 181 Environmental Studies 4
BEGAE 182 English Communication Skills 4
BHDAE 182 हहॊ दी बाषा औय सॊप्रेषण 4

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES

Anthropology
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BANS 183 Tourism Anthropology 4
BANS 184 Public Health and Epidemiology 4

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Economics
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BECS184 Data Analysis 4

Psychology
BPCS 183 Emotional Intelligence 4
BPCS 184 School Psychology 4
BPCS 185 Developing Emotional Competence 4
BPCS 186 Managing Stress 4
BPCS 187 Managing Human Resources 4
BPCS 188 Application of Social Psychology 4
Public Administration
BPAS 184 Logistics Management 4
BPAS 186 Stress and Time Management 4
Sociology
BSOS 184 Techniques of Ethnographic Film Making 4
BSOS 185 Society through the Visual 4
Hindi
BHDS 183 अनुवाद धसद्ाॊत औय प्रववधध 4
BHDS 184 ये हडमो रेखन 4
English
BEGS 183 Writing And Study Skills 4
BEGS 185 English Language Teaching 4
BEGS 186 Business Communication 4

GENERIC ELECTIVES
Gender and Development
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BGDG 172 Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture 6

Water Harvesting
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
ONR 003 Water Harvesting, Conservation and Utilization 6

Psychology
BPCG 171 General Psychology 6
BPCG 172 Youth, Gender and Identity 6
BPCG 173 Psychology for Health and Well-being 6
BPCG 174 Psychology and Media 6
BPCG 175 Psychology for Living 6
BPCG 176 Psychology of Gender 6

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Public Administration
BPAG 171 Disaster Management 6
BPAG 172 Governance: Issues and Challenges 6
BPAG 173 E-Governance 6
BPAG 174 Sustainable Development 6

Sociology
BSOG 171 Indian Society: Images and Realities 6
BSOG 173 Rethinking Development 6
BSOG 176 Economy and Society 6
Hindi
BHDG 173 सभाचाय ऩत्र औय पीचय रेखन 6
Sanskrit
BSKG 173 vkèkkj lLad`r 6
English
BEGG 171 Media and Communication Skills 6
BEGG 172 Language and Linguistics 6
BEGG 173 Academic Writing & Composition 6
BEGG 174 Creative Writing 6
Social Sciences
BABG 171 Understanding Ambedkar 6
Philosophy
BPYG 171 Applied Ethics 6
BPYG 172 Philosophy of Religion 6

SEMESTER-WISE COURSE OPTIONS FOR B.Sc. (HONOURS) ANTHROPOLOGY

Programme Structure of B.Sc. (Honours) Anthropology (BSCANH)

Semester CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total

COURSE Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE (6) Credits per
(6) * Elective DSE Compulsory Course (SEC) Semester
(6) * Course (AECC) (4)
(4)

I BANC 101 BEVAE 181 BSOG 171 22 Credits

BANC 102 BPCG 171
BPAG 171
BEGG 171
BPYG 171
BABG 171
ONR 003
BANC 103 BEGAE 182 BGDG 172 22 Credits
II
or
BANC 104 BPCG 172
BHDAE 182
BPAG 172
BEGG 172
BPYG 172

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 BANC 105 BANS 183 BSOG 173 28 Credits
III BPCS 183 BPCG 173
BANC 106
BANC 107 BPCS 185 BPAG 173
BHDS 183 BHDG 173
BEGS 183 & BEGG 173
185 BSKG 173
BCHS 183
BPCS 187
BCOS 183
BAPI 002

BANC 108 BSOS 184 BPAG 174

IV BANS 184 BPCG 174 28 Credits
BANC 109
BANC 110 BECS 184 BPCG176
BPCS 184 & BEGG 174
186
BPAS 184
BHDS 184
BEGS 186
BPCS 188
BSLS 183
BFLS 183
ONR 002

BANC111 Any two: 24 Credits

V BANE 141
BANC112
BANE 143
BANE 147
BANC113 Any two: 24 Credits
VI BANE 144
BANC114
BANE 154*
BSOE 144
Total 84 credits 24 credits 8 credits 8 credits 24 credits 148 Credits

*For core course (CC) and discipline specific elective (DSE) courses Manual shall be provided for the practical. No practical
sessions at the Learner Support Centre.
** For BANE 154 Fieldwork is copulsory.

Programme Coordinator (BSCANH): Dr. Rukshana Zaman, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572739

4.8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biochemistry (BSCBCH)

School of Sciences (SOS)

The University offers Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in the Biochemistry Discipline.

Objectives: With a substantial number of courses from the discipline of Biochemistry and a few interdisciplinary and
skill enhancing courses, this Bachelor of Science Honours programme is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge in
Biochemistry while giving the learner an opportunity to explore subjects beyond the discipline. The Honours
programme has the following objectives:

1. Introduce the learners to main themes and topics in Biochemistry.

2. Expose the students to work towards ability and skill enhancement through exposure to appropriate courses.
3. Introduce students to reading and writing skills through assignments and laboratory practices appropriate for
undergraduate study.
4. Expose the students to the importance of interdisciplinary approach by enabling them to take courses outside
their disciplines.

Eligibility:10 + 2 pass with science subjects, namely, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi
Mode of offering the course: ODL, Semester system

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 Programme Structure Template for B.Sc. (Honours) Biochemistry Programme

Semester CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total

COURSE Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE Credits per
(14) Elective DSE Compulsory Course (2) Semester
(4) (6x4=24Cr) Course (SEC) (2)
(6 x14 - 84 Cr .)
(AECC) (6x4 =24 Cr)
(4x2 =8Cr)
(2) (4x2=8Cr)

I C1 Environmental GE-1 22 Credits

Studies
C2

II C3 English GE-2 22 Credit

Communication
C4 Skills or
हहॊ दी बाषा औय
सॊप्रेषण
III C5 SEC-1 GE-3 28 Credits

C6
C7

IV C8 SEC-2 GE-4 28 Credits

C9
C 10
V C 11 DSE-1 24 Credits
C 12 DSE-2

VI C 13 DSE-3 24 Credits

C 14 DSE-4***

Total 84 credits 24 credits 8 credits 8 credits 24 credits 148 Credits

CCs, DSEs and GEs are six Credit courses. SECs and AECC are four Credit courses

List of courses for B.Sc. (Honours) Biochemistry

The list of courses available for B.Sc. (Honours) Biochemistry under each of the five categories: Core Courses, Discipline
Specific courses, Ability Enhancement Courses, Skill Enhancement Courses and Generic Electives is given in the following
tables.
CORE COURSES
Course Code Title of the Course No of Remarks
Credits
BBCCT-101 Molecules of Life 04
To be taken
together
BBCCL-102 Molecules of Life: Laboratory 02

BBCCT-103 Cell Biology 04 To be taken

BBCCL-104 Cell Biology: Laboratory 02 together
BBCCT-105 Proteins 04

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BBCCL-106 Proteins: Laboratory 02 To be taken
together
BBCCT-107 Enzymes 04 To be taken
BBCCL-108 Enzymes: Laboratory 02 together

BBCCT-109 Metabolism of Carbohydrates and Lipids 04 To be taken

together
BBCCL-110 Metabolism of Carbohydrates and Lipids: Laboratory 02

BBCCT-111 Membrane Biology 04

and Bioenergetics To be taken
together
BBCCL-112 Membrane Biology 02
And Bioenergetics: Laboratory
BBCCT-113 Metabolism of 04
Amino Acids and Nucleotides To be taken
together
BBCCL-114 Metabolism of 02
Amino Acids and Nucleotides: Laboratory
BBCCT-115 Human Physiology 04 To be taken
together
BBCCL-116 Human Physiology: Laboratory 02

BBCCT-117 Gene Organization 04

Replication and Repair To be taken
together
BBCCL-118 Gene Organization 02
Replication and Repair: Laboratory

BBCCT-119 Hormone: Biochemistry and Function 04 To be taken

together
BBCCL-120 Hormone: Biochemistry and Function: Laboratory 02

BBCCT-121 Concepts in Genetics 04 To be taken

together
BBCCL-122 Concepts in Genetics: Laboratory 02

BBCCT-123 Gene Expression and Regulation 04 To be taken

together
BBCCL-124 Gene Expression and Regulation: Laboratory 02

BBCCT-125 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 04 To be taken

together
BBCCL-126 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology: Laboratory 02

BBCCT-127 Immunology 04 To be taken

together
BBCCL-128 Immunology: Laboratory 02

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSES

Course Code
BBCET-141
Title of the Course
Nutritional Biochemistry
No of Credits
04
} Remarks

To be taken together
BBCEL-142 Nutritional Biochemistry: Laboratory 02

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BBCET-143 Basic Microbiology 04 To be taken together

BBCEL-144 Basic Microbiology: Laboratory 02

BBCET-145 Molecular basis of non-infectious human diseases 04

To be taken together
BBCEL-146 Molecular basis of non-infectious human diseases: 02
Laboratory
BBCET-151 Plant Biochemistry 04

BBCEL-152 Plant Biochemistry: Laboratory 02 To be taken together

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE

Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits

BEVAE 181 Environmental Studies 04

BEGAE 182 English Communication Skills 04

BHDAE 182 हहॊ दी बाषा औय सॊप्रेषण 04

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES

Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits

BBCS-183 Tools & Techniques in Biochemistry 04

BBCS-185 Bioinformatics 04

GENERIC ELECTIVE COURSES

Course Code
BCHCT 131
Title of the Course
Atomic Structure, Bonding, General Organic
No of Credits
04
} Remarks

Chemistry and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons To be taken together

BCHCL-132 Atomic Structure, Bonding, General Organic 02
Chemistry and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: Laboratory
BCHCT 133 Chemical Energetics, Equilibria and Functional 04 To be taken together
Group Organic Chemistry I
BCHCL 134 Chemical Energetics, Equilibria and Functional 02
Group Organic Chemistry I: Laboratory
BBYCT 131 Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and 04
Archegoniates) To be taken together
BBYCL 132 Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and 02
Archegoniates): Laboratory

BZYCT 131 Animal Diversity 04

BZYCL 132 Animal Diversity: Laboratory
To be taken together
02

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 Semester-wise list of courses for B.Sc. (Honours) Biochemistry
Semester CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Elective Total
COURSE (CC) Specific Enhancement Enhancement (GE) Credits per
(14)(6 x14 - Elective (DSE) Compulsory Course (2) Semester
84Cr.) (4) (6x4=24Cr) Course (SEC) (2) (6x4 =2 4 Cr)
(AECC) (4x2 =8Cr)
(2)
(4x2=8Cr)

BBCCT-101 BEVAE 181 BCHCT 131 22 Credits

I
BBCCL-102 BCHCL-132
BBCCT-103
BBCCL-104
II BBCCT-105 BEGAE 182 BCHCT 133
22 Credits
BBCCL-106 OR BCHCL 134
BBCCT-107 BHDAE 182
BBCCL-108

BBCCT-109 BBCS-183 BBYCT 131

28 Credits
III BBCCL-110 BBYCL 132
BBCCT-111 BSKG 173
BBCCL-112

BBCCT-115 BBCS-185 BZYCT 131

IV BBCCL-116 BZYCL 132 28 Credits
BBCCT-117
BBCCL-118
BBCCT-119
BBCCL-120

BBCCT-121 BBCET-141 24 Credits

V BBCCL-122 BBCEL-142
BBCCT-123 BBCET-145
BBCCL-124 BBCEL-146

BBCCT-125 BBCET-143 24 Credits

VI
BBCCL-126 BBCEL-144
BBCCT-127 BBCET-151
BBCCL-128 BBCEL-152
Total 84 credits 24 credits 8 credits 8 credits 24 credits 148 Credits

Programme Coordinators: Dr. Parvesh Bubber, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572848

Dr. Seema Kalra, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572819
Dr. Maneesha Pandey, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572821

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4.9 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Programme
School of Humanities (SOH)

The school of Humanities offers Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Programme in the following Disciplines:
1) English
2) Hindi
3) Sanskrit
4) Urdu

4.10 Bachelor of Arts English (Honours)(BAEGH)

School of Humanities (SOH)

The University offers a Bachelor‘s Honours Degree Programme in English (BAEGH) in addition to a number of other
disciplines. Information pertaining to the Programme is given below:
Objectives (BAEGH): With a substantial number of courses drawn from a single discipline (English), and a few
interdisciplinary and skill-based elective courses, the Bachelors Honours programme (English) is designed to give
an in-depth knowledge in that discipline while allowing for exposure to subjects beyond the discipline as well. The
Honours programme has the following general objectives:
1. To introduce the learner to main themes and topics in the discipline of English through core, discipline-centric
electives, ability/skill enhancement and generic courses.
2. To facilitate the learners to work towards ability and skill enhancement through exposure to appropriate courses
in humanities and social sciences.
3. Introduce learners to reading and writing skills through assignments and exercises at an undergraduate level.
4. Expose the learners to the importance of interdisciplinary study by enabling them to offer courses outside their
disciplines.

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent

Medium of Instruction: English
The Honours programmes have a mix of courses. For earning 148 credits, a student has to study the following
categories of courses:
a) Core Courses (CC)
b) Discipline Specific Electives (DSE)
c) Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
d) Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
e) Generic Electives (GE)
Core Courses (CC)
The programme has 14 core courses. Each core course is of six credits. These courses cover more than half
of the programme, 84 credits (14 courses x 6 credits) out of 148 credits of the programme.
Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSE)
Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSEs) are on offer in the fifth and sixth semesters of the programme. The
4 DSEs are specific (or specialized or advanced or supportive)to the discipline or subject of study and provide an
extended scope. They are of 6 credits each (6 courses x 4 credits) and will thus be 24 credits in all.

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Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)

Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses are of four credits each. As the name suggests, the Ability Enhancement
Compulsory Courses (AECCs) are compulsory for all learners. There are two AECCs on offer, one each in the first and
second semesters. With one course in the first two semesters each, (2 courses x 4 credits), the AECC courses will add
upto 8 credits in all.
Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs) are also ability enhancement courses. These are value-based and/or skill-based
courses and are designed to develop competencies and skills. Each Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) is of four credits.
These courses are on offer in the third and fourth semesters. One SEC in each semester (2 courses x 4 credits) will
add up to 8credits.
Generic Electives (GE)

Generic Electives (GEs) are the other type of electives that are on offer in the first, second, third and fourth semesters
of the programme and are of 6 credits each. These courses are inter-disciplinary in nature and provide an exposure
to other disciplines/subjects With one course in each of the first four semesters, (4 courses x 6 credits), GE will
come to 24 credits inall.
Programme Structure Template for BAEGH

Semester CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total

COURSE (6) Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE (6) Credits per
Elective DSE Compulsory Course (SEC) Semester
(6) Course (AECC) (4)
(4)

BEGC 101 BEVAE 181 (Any One) 22 Credits

I
BSOG 171
BEGC 102 BPCG 171
BPYG 171
BPAG 171
BABG 171
ONR 03

BGDG 172
BEGC 103 BEGAE 182 22 Credits
II BPCG 172
BEGC 104 BPAG 172
BPYG 172

(Any one )
III BEGC 105 (Any One) 28 Credits
BANS 183
BEGC 106 BSOG 173
BPCS 183
BEGC 107 BPCG 173
BPCS 185 BPAG 173
BHDS 183
BEGS 183 & 185
BPCS 187
BCHS 183
BCOS 183
BAPI 002
BEGC 108 BPAS 184
IV BPCG 174 28 Credits
BEGC 109 BANS 184
BPCG176
BEGC 110 BECS 184 BPAG 174
BPCS 184 & 186
BHDS 184
BSOS 184
BEGS 186
BPCS 188
BAPI 003
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BFLS 183
BSLS 183
ONR 002
BEGC 111 BEGE 141 24 Credits
V
BEGC 112 BEGE 143
BEGC 113 BEGE 142 24 Credits
VI
BEGC 114 BEGE 144
Total 84 credits 24 credits 8 credits 8 credits 24 credits 148 Credits

SEMESTER-WISE COURSE OPTIONS

In each semester, the students have to study 4 courses in all from different categories of courses except
in the third and fourth semesters when the number of courses goes up to 5. While the courses under
CC, DSE and GE Categories are of 6 credits each, the courses under AECC and SEC are of 4 credits each.
While the fourteen CCs are distributed across the six semesters, the four DSEs are available in the fifth
and sixth semesters only. There will be a number of SECs and the GEs available in the common pool in
each of the semesters in which they are offered. A student has to opt for only one GE for study in each of
the first four semesters and one SEC during the third and fourth semesters of the programme. The
university will be adding new SECs and electives (DSEs and GEs) to the existing pool of courses from time
to time. The study load in the first and second semesters will be 22 credits each and while the credit load
in the third and fourth semesters will be enhanced to 28 credits each, it will come down to 24 credits each
in the fifth and sixth semesters. Thus the total study load will come to 148 credits. The following Table
presents the CODES and TITLES of credit load and semester-wise courses available for BA Honours
(English):
CORE COURSES

Semester I

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BEGC 101 Indian Classical Literature 6
BEGC 102 European Classical Literature 6

Semester II
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BEGC 103 Indian Writing in English 6
BEGC 104 British Poetry and Drama: 14th- 17th Centuries 6

Semester III

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BEGC 105 American Literature 6
BEGC 106 Popular Literature 6
BEGC 107 British Poetry and Drama: 17th & 18th Centuries 6

Semester IV

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BEGC 108 British Literature: 18th Century 6
BEGC 109 British Romantic Literature 6
BEGC 110 British Literature: 19th Century 6

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 Semester V
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BEGC 111 Women's Writing 6
BEGC 112 British Literature: The Early 20th Century 6

Semester VI
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BEGC 113 Modern European Drama 6
BEGC 114 Postcolonial Literatures 6

Discipline Specific Elective

Courses Semester V
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BEGE 141 Understanding Prose 6
BEGE 143 Understanding Poetry 6

Semester VI
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BEGE 142 Understanding Drama 6
BEGE 144 Understanding The Novel 6

Ability Enhancement Compulsory

Courses Semester I
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BEVAE 181 Envirnoment Studies 4

Semester II
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BEGAE 182 English Communication Skills 4

Skill Enhancement Courses

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BANS 183 Tourism Anthropology 4
BEGS 183 Writing and Study Skills 4
BPCS 187 Managing Human Resources 4
BCOS 183 Computer Application in Business 4
BAPI 002 Inspection and Certification of Organic Produce 4
BAPI 003 Economics and Marketing of Organic Produce 4
BCHS 183 Laboratory Management Skills 4
ONR 002 Basics of Hydrology 4
BFDI 073 Introduction to Fashion Industry 4
BSLS 183 Elementary Spanish 4
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BPCS 186 Managing Stress 4
BPCS 188 Application of Social Psychology 4

GENERIC ELECTIVES (Any One)

Gender and Development

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BGDG 172 Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture 6

Water Harvesting
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
ONR 003 Water Harvesting, Conservation and Utilization 6

Psychology
BPCG 171 General Psychology 6
BPCG 172 Youth, Gender and Identity 6
BPCG 173 Psychology for Health and Well-being 6
BPCG 174 Psychology and Media 6
BPCG 175 Psychology for Living 6
BPCG 176 Psychology of Gender 6

Public Administration
BPAG 171 Disaster Management 6
BPAG 172 Governance: Issues and Challenges 6
BPAG 173 E-Governance 6
BPAG 174 Sustainable Development 6

Sociology
BSOG 171 Indian Society: Images and Realities 6
BSOG 173 Rethinking Development 6
BSOG 176 Economy and Society 6

Social Sciences
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BABG 171 Understanding Ambedkar 6
Philosophy
BPYG 171 Applied Ethics 6
BPYG 172 Philosophy of Religion 6

Programme Coordinator (BAEGH): Dr. Pema Eden Samdup, [email protected] , Ph: 011-29572770

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4.11 स्नातक उऩाधध (ऑनसस) हहॊ दी (फीएएचडीएच)
भानववकी ववद्याऩीठ (एसओएच)
ववश्वववद्यारम अन्म ववषमों के अरावा हहॊ दी (फीएएचडीएच) भें एक ऑनसस उऩाधध कामसक्रभ प्रदान कयता है । कामसक्रभ से सॊफॊधधत जानकायी
नीचे दी गई है ्
उदे द्श्म:
स्नातक उऩाधध (ऑनसस) हहॊ दी : फी.ए.( हहॊ दी) ऑनसस कामसक्रभ एक व्माऩक कामसक्रभ है । इसका कोड फी.ए.एच.डी.एच.(BAHDH)
है । मह कामसक्रभ हहॊ दी ववषम के गहन अध्ममन ऩय आधारयत कामसक्रभ है स्जसभें हहॊ दी के अधतरयक्त अन्म ववषमों का अध्ममन बी
प्रस्ताववत है । इस कामसक्रभ भें ववधबन्न ववद्याऩीठों से अध्ममन के कई ववषम औय ऩाठ्मक्रभ शाधभर हैं । एक एकर अनुशासन
(हहॊ दी) कुछ अॊतयानुशासनात्भक औय कौशर आधारयत वैकस्पऩक ऩाठ्मक्रभों से तैमाय हकमे गए ऩाठ्मक्रभों की ऩमासप्त सॊख्मा के
साथ स्नातक उऩाधध ऑनसस ( हहॊ दी) को उस ववधशष्ट अनुशासन (हहॊ दी) भें गहन ऻान दे ने के धरए तैमाय हकमा गमा है । ऑनसस
कामसक्रभ के धनम्प्नधरस्खत साभान्म उद्दे ्म हैं :
1 भुख्म ववषम, अनुशासन केंहित ऐस्छछक, ऺभता/कौशरवृवद् औय साभान्म ऩाठ्मक्रभों के भाध्मभ से हहॊ दी के अनुशासन भें भुख्म ववषमों
औय ववषमों के धरए धशऺाथी का ऩरयचम कयाना।
2 भानव औय साभास्जक ववऻान भें उऩमुक्त ऩाठ्मक्रभों के धरए जोस्खभ के भाध्मभ से ऺभता औय कौशर वृवद् की हदशा भें काभ कयने के
धरए धशऺाधथसमों की सुववधा के धरए।
3 स्नातक स्तय ऩय सत्रीम कामस औय अभ्मास के भाध्मभ से धशऺाधथसमों को ऩढने औय धरखने के कौशर से ऩरयधचत कयाना।
4 धशऺाधथसमों को ववषम के अधतरयक्त अन्म ववषमों के अध्ममन की ओय प्रेरयत कय के अन्त् ववषमी अध्ममन के भहत्व भें प्रेरयत कयना।
ऩात्रता:10+2 मा सभकऺ
धशऺा का भाध्मभ् हहॊ दी
ववश्वववद्यारम अऩने सबी कामसक्रभों के धरए क्रेहडट प्रणारी का अनुसयण कयता है । एक क्रेहडट धशऺाथी के अध्ममन के सभम के 30 घॊटे के
फयाफय है ।एक अनुशासन भें फीए (ऑनसस) की हडग्री हाधसर कयने के धरए, एक धशऺाथी को न्मूनतभ छह सेभेस्टय (तीन वषस) भें 148 क्रेहडट
के ऩाठ्मक्रभ ऩूया कयना होता है । छात्रों को ऩहरे औय दस ू ये सेभेस्टय भें प्रत्मेक भें 22 क्रेहडट ऩूया कयना है , तीसये औय चौथे सेभेस्टय भें 28
क्रेहडट औय ऩाॊचवे औय छठे सेभेस्टय भें प्रत्मेक भें 24 क्रेहडट। ऑनसस कामसक्रभों भें अॊतयववषमी ऩाठ्मक्रभों का धभश्रण होता है । 148 क्रेहडट
अस्जसत कयने के धरए, एक छात्र को धनम्प्नधरस्खत श्रेस्णमों के ऩाठ्मक्रभों का अध्ममन कयना होगा्
क) अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ (सीसी)
ख) अनुशासन ववधशष्ट ऐस्छछक (डीएसई)
ग) मोग्मता सॊवधसन अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ (एईसीसी)
घ) कौशर सॊवधसन ऩाठ्मक्रभ (एसईसी)
ड) साभान्म ऐस्छछक (जीई)
एक धशऺाथी धनम्प्नधरस्खत ववषमों भें से हकसी एक भें फीए ऑनसस कामसक्रभ चुन सकता है ् अथसशास्त्र, अॊग्रेजी ,हहॊ दी , इधतहास
,याजनीधतववऻान , भनोववऻान , रोक प्रशासन औय सभाजशास्त्र। ऑनसस कामसक्रभों का अध्ममन बाय प्रत्मेक सेभेस्टय भें धबन्न होता है । एक
फाय जफ अनुशासन चुना जाता है , तो सीखने वारे को सबी सेभेस्टय भें केवर उसी अनुशासन से ऩाठ्मक्रभों (क) अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ औय
(ख) ववषम ववधशष्ट वैकस्पऩक ऩाठ्मक्रभ रेने अधनवामस है ।

अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ (सीसी)

कामसक्रभ भें भुख्म ऩाठ्मक्रभ अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ है । प्रत्मेक अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ छह क्रेहडट का है । मे ऩाठ्मक्रभ कामसक्रभ के आधे से अधधक
कवय कयते हैं , कामसक्रभ के 148 क्रेहडट भें से 84 क्रेहडट (14 ऩाठ्मक्रभ - 6 क्रेहडट है ।)
कौशर सॊवधसन ऩाठ्मक्रभ (एसईसी)

कौशर सॊवधसन ऩाठ्मक्रभ (एसईसी) बी ऺभता वृवद् ऩाठ्मक्रभ है जो दै धनक जीवन के ऺेत्र भें धनधासरयत ववधशष्ट कौशर का धनभासण
कयते हैं । इन्हें तीसये औय चौथे सेभेस्टय भें प्रस्ताववत हकमा गमा है । प्रत्मेक कौशर सॊवधसन ऩाठ्मक्रभ

(ववषम ववधशष्ट ऐस्छछक ऩाठ्मक्रभ (डीएसई)

कामसक्रभ के ऩाॊचवे औय छठे सेभेस्टय भें ववषम ववधशष्ट ऐस्छछक ऩाठ्मक्रभ (डीएसई) प्रस्तुस हकमे जा यहे हैं । 4 डीएसई अध्ममन के ववषम मा
ववषम के धरए ववधशष्ट (मा ववशेष मा उन्नत मा सहामक) हैं औय एक ववस्तृत दामया प्रदान कयते है ।वे 6 क्रेहडट प्रत्मेक (6 ऩाठ्मक्रभग 4
क्रेहडट) के हैं औय इस प्रकाय सबी भें 24 क्रेहडट होंगे।

मोग्मता सॊवधसन अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ (एईसीसी)

मोग्मता सॊवधसन अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ (एईसीसी) चाय-चाय क्रेहडट के हैं । जैसा हक नाभ से ऩता चरता है , सबी धशऺाधथसमों के धरए मोग्मता
सॊवधसन अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ (एईसीसी) अधनवामस है । दो एईसीसी ऩाठ्मक्रभों का अध्ममन छात्रों को कयना है । ऩहरे औय दस ू ये सेभेस्टय भे

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एक-एक एईसीसी प्रस्ताववत हैं । ऩहरे दो सेभेस्टय प्रत्मेक (2 ऩाठ्मक्रभ - 4 क्रेहडट) भें एक कोसस के साथ, एईसीसी ऩाठ्मक्रभ सबी भें 8 क्रेहडट
जोड दे गा।
कौशर सॊवधसन ऩाठ्मक्रभ (एसईसी)
कौशर सॊवधसन ऩाठ्मक्रभ (एसईसी) बी ऺभता वृवद् ऩाठ्मक्रभ है जो दै धनक जीवन के ऺेत्र भें धनधासरयत ववधशष्ट कौशर का धनभासण कयते हैं ।
इन्हें तीसये औय चौथे सेभेस्टय भें प्रस्ताववत हकमा गमा है । प्रत्मेक कौशर सॊवधसन ऩाठ्मक्रभ (एसईसी) चाय क्रेहडट का है ।

साभान्म ऐस्छछक (जीई)

साभान्म ऐस्छछक (जीई) अन्म प्रकाय के ऐस्छछक हैं जो कामसक्रभ के ऩहरे, दस ू ये , तीसये औय चैथे सेभेस्टय भें उऩरब्ध हैं । प्रत्मेक ऩाठ्मक्रभ भें
6 क्रेहडट का कामसबाय है । मे ऩाठ्मक्रभ प्रकृ धत भें अॊतय-अनुशासनात्भक हैं औ यअन्म ववषमों/ववषमों के धरए एक जोस्खभ प्रदान कयते है ।ऩहरे
चाय सेभेस्टय (4 ऩाठ्मक्रभग 6 क्रेहडट) भें से प्रत्मेक भें एक कोसस के साथ, जीई सबी भें 24 क्रेहडट के धरए आएगा।

फीए (ऑनसस) हहॊ दी कामसक्रभ के धरए ऩाठ्मक्रभों की ववषमवाय सूची

सेभेस्टय कोय ऩाठ्मक्रभ ववषम ववधनहदस ष्ट मोग्मता सॊवधसन कौशर सॊवधसन जेनेरयक ऐस्छछक कुरक्रेहडट
(6 क्रेहडट) ऐस्छछक(डीएसई) ऩाठ्मक्रभ अधनवामसऩाठ्मक्रभ (जीई)
(6 क्रेहडट) प्रधतसेभेस्टय
(एईसीसी) (एसईसी) (6 क्रेहडट)
(4क्रेहडट) (4क्रेहडट)

I फीएचडीसी 101, फीईवीएई 181 फीएसओजी 171 22 क्रेहडट

फीएचडीसी 102 chihokbZth 171
chihlhth 171
chih,lh 171
ch,chth 171
vks,uvkj 03
II फीएचडीसी 103, फीएचडीएई 182 फीजीडीजी 172 22 क्रेहडट
फीएचडीसी 104
chih,th 172
chihlhth 172
chihokbZth 172
III फीएचडीसी 105, फीएएनएस 183 फीएसओजी 173 28 क्रेहडट
फीएचडीसी 106, फीएचडीएस 183
फीऩीसीजी 173
फीएचडीसी 107 फीऩीसीएस 187
फीऩीसीएस 185 फीऩी,जी 173
फीऩीसीएस 183
फी ईजीएस 183
फी ईजीएस 185
फी सीओएस 183
फीएऩीvkb 002
Ckh,l,y,l 183
Ckh,Q,y,l 183
IV फीएचडीसी 108 फीऩीसीएस 184 फीऩीसीजी 174 28 क्रेहडट
फीएचडीसी 109 फीऩीसीएस 186 फीऩीसीजी 176
फीएचडीसी 110 फीएचडीएस 184
फीऩी,जी 174
फीऩीसीएस 188
फीएएनएस 184
फीऩीएएस 184
फी ईसीएस 184
फीएस ओएस 184
फी ईजीएस 184
फीएऩीvkb 003
फीएऩीvkb 003
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V फीएचडीसी 111 फीएचडीई 141 24 क्रेहडट

फीएचडीसी 112 फीएचडीई 143

VI फीएचडीसी 113 फीएचडीई 142 24 क्रेहडट

फीएचडीसी 114 फीएचडीई 144

कुर 84 क्रेहडट 24 क्रेहडट 8 क्रेहडट 8 क्रेहडट 24 क्रेहडट 148 क्रेहडट

प्रत्मेक सेभेस्टय भें , छात्रों को ऩाठ्मक्रभों की ववधबन्न श्रेस्णमों से सबी ऩाठ्मकभों भें चाय ऩाठ्मक्रभों भें चाय ऩाठ्मक्रभों का
अध्ममन कयना होता है , जफहक तीसये औय चौथे सेभेस्टय को छोडकय जफ ऩाठ्मक्रभो की सॊख्मा 5 हो जाती है । जफ हकसी सी,,
डीएसई औय जीई श्रेस्णमो के अॊतग स त
स ऩाठ्मक्रभ प्रत्मेक भें छह क्रेहडट के होते हैं एईसीसी औय एसईसी के तहत ऩाठ्मक्रभ
प्रत्मेक 4 क्रेहडट है । जफहक चौदह सीसी को 6 सेभेस्टय भें ववतरयत हकमा जाता है , 4 डीएसई केवर ऩाॊचवे औय छठे सेभेस्टय भें
उऩरब्ध है । प्रत्मेक सेभेस्टय भे साभान्म ऩूर भें उऩरब्ध कई एसईसी औय जीई होंगे , स्जनभें उन्हें ऩेशकश की जाती है । एक
छात्र को. कामसक्रभ के तीसये औय चौथे सेभेस्टय के दौयान प्रत्मेक चाय सेभेस्टय औय एक एसईसी भें अध्ममन के धरए केवर
एक जीई का ववकपऩ चुनना होता है । सभम -सभम ऩय ववश्वववद्यारम ऩाठ्मक्रभों के भौजूदा ऩूर भें नए एसईसी औय ऐस्छछक
(डीएसई औय जीई) जोड यहा है ।
ऩहरे औय दस ू ये सेभेस्टय भें अध्ममन बाय प्रत्मेक 22 क्रेहडट होगा औय जफहक तीसये औय चौथे सेभेस्टय भें क्रेहडट रोड 28
क्रेहडट प्रत्मेक के धरए फढामा जाएगा , मह ऩाॊचवे औय छठे सेभेस्टय भे प्रत्मेक 24 क्रेहडट तक नीचे आ जाएगा। इस प्रकाय, कुर
अध्ममन बाय 148 क्रेहडट ऩय आ जाएगा। धनम्प्नताधरका फीए ऑनसस (हहॊ दी) के धरए उऩरब्ध क्रेहडट रोड औय सेभेस्टय -वाय
ऩाठ्मक्रभों के कोड औय सायणी प्रस्तुत कयती है ्
फीए (ऑनसस) हहॊ दी कामसक्रभ के धरए उऩरब्ध ऩाठ्मक्रभ
कोय ऩाठ्मक्रभ
सेभेस्टय -1
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएचडीसी 101 हहॊ दी साहहत्म का इधतहास (यीधत कार तक) 6
फीएचडीसी 102 हहॊ दी साहहत्म का इधतहास (आधुधनक कार) 6
सेभेस्टय -2
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएचडीसी 103 आहदकारीन एवॊ भध्मकारीन हहॊ दी कववता 6
फीएचडीसी 104 आधुधनक हहॊ दी कववता (छामावाद तक) 6

सेभेस्टय -3
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएचडीसी 105 छामावादोत्तय हहॊ दी कववता 6
फीएचडीसी 106 बायतीम काव्म शास्त्र 6
फीएचडीसी 107 ऩाश्चात्म काव्म शास्त्र 6

सेभेस्टय -4
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएचडीसी 108 बाषा ववऻान औय हहॊ दी बाषा 6
फीएचडीसी 109 हहॊ दी उऩन्मास 6

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फीएचडीसी 110 हहॊ दी कहानी 6
सेभेस्टय -5
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएचडीसी 111 हहॊ दी नाटक एव एकाॊकी 6
फीएचडीसी 112 हहॊ दी धनफॊध औय अन्म गद्य ववधाएॉ 6

सेभेस्टय -6
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएचडीसी 113 हहॊ दी की साहहस्त्मक ऩत्रकारयता 6
फीएचडीसी 114 प्रमोजन भूरक हहॊ दी 6

ववषम ववधनहदस ष्ट ऐस्छछक

सेभेस्टय – 5
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएचडीई 141 अस्स्भता भूरक ववभशस औय हहॊ दी साहहत्म 6
फीएचडीई 143 प्रेभचॊद 6

सेभेस्टय -6
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएचडीई 142 याष्ट्रीम काव्मधाया 6
फीएचडीई 144 छामावाद 6

मोग्मता सॊवधसन अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ

सेभेस्टय -1
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीईवीएई 181 ऩमासवयण अध्ममन 4

सेभेस्टय -2
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएचडीएई 182 हहॊ दी बाषा औय सॊप्रेषण 4

कौशर सॊवधसन ऩाठ्मक्रभ (कोई एक)

सेभेस्टय – 3
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएएनएस 183 ऩमसटन भानव ववऻान 4
फीएचडीएस 183 अनुवाद धसद्ाॊत औय प्रववधध 4
फीऩीसीएस 187 Ekkuo lalk/ku izc/a ku 4
फीऩीसीएस 185 भावनात्मक क्षमता का ववकास करना 4
फीऩीसीएस 183 इमोशनल इं टेवलजें स 4
फीईजीएस 183 Writing And Study Skills 4
फीईजीएस 185 English Language Teaching 4
फीसीओएस 183 व्यवसाय में कंप्यू टर अनु प्रयोग 4
chlh,p,l 183 प्रयोगशाला प्रबंधन कौशल 4
फीएऩीvkb 002 जै ववक उत्पादों का वनरीक्षण और प्रमाणन 4

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 Ckh,l,y,l 183 प्राथवमक स्पे वनश 4
Ckh,Q,y,l 183 प्राथवमक फ्रेंच 4

सेभेस्टय – 4
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीऩीसीएस 186 तनाव प्रफॊधन 4
फीएचडीएस 184 ये हडमो रेखन 4
फीऩीसीएस 188 Lkkekftd EkkuksfoKku dk vuqiz;ksx 4
फीऩीसीएस 184 स्कूल मनोववज्ञान 4
फीएएनएस 184 सावव जवनक स्वास्थ्य और महामारी ववज्ञान 4
फीऩीएएस 184 तावकवक प्रबंधन 4
फीईसीएस 184 डे टा ववश्ले षण 4
फीएस ओएस 184 नृ वंशववज्ञान विल्म वनमाव ण की तकनीकें 4
फीईजीएस 186 Business Communication 4
फीएऩीvkb 003 जै ववक उत्पाद का अथव शास्त्र और ववपणन 4
फीएऩीvkb 003 जै ववक उत्पाद का अथव शास्त्र और ववपणन 4
Ckh,QMhvkbZ 073 िैशन उद्योग का पररचय 4
vks,uvkj 002 जल ववज्ञान की मूल बातें 4

साभान्म ऐस्छछक ऩाठ्मक्रभ (कोई एक)

tsMa j vkSj fodkl
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट

फीजीडीजी 172 जेंडय सॊवेदनशीरता् सभाज औय सॊस्कृ धत 6

Tky lap;u
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट

v ,kuvkj
vks v k 03 Tky lap;u] laj{k.k vkSj mi;ksx 6

euksfoKku
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट

chihlhth 171 Tkujy euksfoKku 6

chihlhth 172 ;qok] tsaMj vkSj igpku 6

chihlhth 173 LokLF; vkSj dY;k.k ds fy, EkuksfoKku 6

chihlhth 174 EkuksfoKku ,oa ehfM;k 6
chihlhth 176 tsMa j dk euksfoKku 6

Ykksd iz’kklu
ऩाठ्मक्रभकोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
chih,th 171 vkink izc/a ku 6
chih,th 172 ‘kklu % eqn~ns vkSj pqukSfr;kW 6

chih,th 173 bZ & ‘kklu 6

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 chih,th 174 Lkrr fodkl 6

Lkekt’kkL=
ऩाठ्मक्रभकोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
cch,lvks
h th 171 Hkkjrh; lekt % Nfo;ka vkSj foLrfodrk,a 6
ch,lvksth 173 iqufoZpkj fodkl 6

Lkkekftd foKku
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट

cch,chth
h 171 vEcsMdj dks le>uk 6

Lkkekftd foKku
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट

cchihokbZ
h th 171 vuqi;z Dq r uSfrdrk 6
chihokbZth 172 /keZ dk n’kZu 6

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4.12 स्नातक उऩाधध (ऑनसस) सॊस्कृ त (फी ए एस के एच)

भानववकी ववद्याऩीठ (एसओएच)
fo'ofo|ky; vU; fo"k;ksa ds vfrfjä ch-,- laL—r esa v‚ulZ mikfèk dk;ZØe çnku dj jgk gaSA dk;ZØe ls lacafèkr tkudkjh
fuEuor gS&
उदे द्श्म:
Lukrd mikfèk laL—r& ch-,- laL—r v‚ulZ dk;ZØe ,d O;kid dk;ZØe gS A bl dk;ZØe dk dksM BASKH gSA ;g
dk;ZØe laL—r fo"k; ds xgu vè;;u ij vkèkkfjr dk;ZØe gS ftlesa laL —r ds vfrfjä vU; fo"k;ksa dk vè;;u Hkh
çLrkfor gSA bl dk;ZØe esa fofHkUu fo|kihBksa ls vè;;u ds dà fo"k; vkSj ikB~;Øe 'kkfey gSa A ,d ,dy vuq'kklu
¼laL—r½ dqN varj vuq'kklukRed vkSj dkS'ky vkèkkfjr oSdfYid ikB~;Øeksa ls rS;kj fd, x, ikB~;Øeksa dh i;kZIr la[;k ds
lkFk ch-,- laL—r ¼v‚ulZ½ dks ml fof'k"V vuq'kklu laL—r esa xgu Kku çnku djus gsrq fuÆer fd;k gSA ch-,- laL—r
¼v‚ulZ½ dk;ZØe ds lkekU; mís'; fuEu:is.k gSa &

 laL—r çkphure Hkk"kk gS] vr% laL—r O;kdj.k laL—r oSfnd vkSj ykSfdd lkfgR; esa fufgr Kku ijaijk dk ifjp;]
lEizs’k.k vkSj foLrkj djuk A
 laL—r lkfgR; ds vè;;u ds ekè;e ls Hkkjrh; laL—fr esa fufgr fofoèk Kku ijaijk ls Nk=ksa dks ifjfpr djokuk
 eq[; fo"k;] vuq'kklu dsfa ær ,sfPNd] dkS'ky o`f) rFkk lkekU; ikB~;Øeksa ds ekè;e ls laL —r ds vuq'kklu esa eq[;
fo"k;ksa ds vfrfjä lacafèkr fo"k;ksa dk f'k{kkÆFk;ksa dks cks/k djokuk A
 Lukrd Lrj ij l=h; dk;Z vkSj vH;kl ds ekè;e ls f'k{kkÆFk;ksa dks i<+us vkSj fy[kus ds dkS'ky ls ifjfpr djkuk A
 f'k{kkÆFk;ksa dks laL—r fo"k; ds vfrfjä vU; fo"k;ksa ds vè;;u dh vksj çsfjr djus gsrq fo"k;ksa dks var%fo"k;h vè;;u
ds fy, çsfjr djuk A
ऩात्रता: 10$2 fdlh ekU;rk izkIr laLFkku
धशऺा का भाध्मभ् Çgnh

fo'ofo|ky; vius lHkh dk;ZØeksa ds fy, ØsfMV ç.kkyh dk vuqlj.k djrk gS A 01 ØsfMV f'k{kkFkÊ ds vè;;u ds le; ds
30 ?kaVs ds cjkcj gSA 01 ØsfMV esa fuèkkZfjr 30 ?kaVs dk vfHkçk; dsoy ek= fyf[kr lkexzh dk vè;;u djuk gh ugÈ gS
vfirq blesa –'; &JO; lkexzh ds vè;;u esa O;rhr gksu okysa ?kaVs Vsyhd‚UÝsl
a ] VsyhdE;qfuds'ku vkSj vlkbuesVa esa O;rhr
fd;k tkus okyk le; Hkh blesa 'kkfey gksxk mnkgj.k ds fy, Kkuok.kh] Kkun'kZu ]Lo;açHkk Lo;a ]Kkudks'k bR;kfn esa O;rhr
gksu okyk le; Hkh bu ?kaVksa esa lekfgr gksxk A Nk=ksa dks pkj ØsfMV ds ikB~;Øe ds fy, 120 ?kaVs vkSj 6 ØsfMV ds
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ikBîØe ds fy, 180 ?kaVs vè;;u dh vko';drk gS A ,d vuq'kklu esa ch-,- laL—r ¼v‚ulZ½ dh fMxzh çkIr djus ds fy,
,d vfèkxedrkZ dks 6 lsesLVj esa ¼3 o"kZ esa ½ 148 ØsfMV ds ikB~;Øeksa dks iwjk djuk gksrk gS A Nk=ksa dks igys vkSj nwljs
lsesLVj çR;sd esa 22 ØsfMV ] rhljs vkSj pkSFks çR;sd lsesLVj esa 28 ØsfMV RkFkk ika¡posa vkSj NBs lsesLVj çR;sd esa 24 ØsfMV
iwjs djus gksx
a sa A v‚ulZ dk;ZØeksa esa varj fo"k; ikBîØeksa dk feJ.k gksrk gSA 148 ØsfMV vÆtr djus ds fy, Nk= dks
fuEufyf[kr Jsf.k;ksa ds ikB~;Øeksa dk vè;;u djuk gksxk &

क) अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ (सीसी)

ख) अनुशासन ववधशष्ट ऐस्छछक (डीएसई)
ग) मोग्मता सॊवधसन अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ (एईसीसी)
घ) कौशर सॊवधसन ऩाठ्मक्रभ (एसईसी)
ड) साभान्म ऐस्छछक (जीई)
vfuok;Z ikB~;Øe (Core Courses CC )
dk;ZØe esa eq[; ikB~;Øe vfuok;Z ikB~;Øe gSA çR;sd vfuok;Z ikB~;Øe 6 ØsfMV dk gS A vfuok;Z ikB~;Øeksa dh bl Js.kh
esa 14 ikB~;Øe gS A ;g vfuok;Z ikB~;Øe lEiw.kZ dk;ZØe ds vkèks ls vfèkd Hkkx dks lesV ysrs gSa laiw.kZ dk;Z Øe ds +148
ØsfMV esa ls 84 ØsfMV 14× 6 ¾ 84 ØsfMV buds fy, gSaA
vuq'kklu fof'k"V ,sfPNd ikB~;Øe (Discipline Specific Electives DSE)
fo"k; fof'k"V ,sfPNd ikB~;Øe dk;ZØe ds ikapos vkSj NBs lsesLVj esa fo"k; fo'ks"k 'kSf{kd ikB~;Øe çLrqr fd, tk jgs
gSaA ;g ikB~;Øe izR;sd 6 ØsfMV dk gS ]nks ikB~;Øeksa dk ika¡pos lsesLVj esa vkSj nks ikB~;Øe dk NBs lsesLVj esa v?;;u
djuk gSa bl çdkj ;g 24 ØsfMV ds ikB~;Øe gksx a sA
dkS'ky laoèkZu ikB~;Øe (Skill Enhancement Courses SEC )
dkS'ky laoèkZu ikBîØe Hkh vfèkxedrkZ vksa dh {kerkvksa esa o`f) gsrq çLrqr fd, gSa tks nSfud thou esa fuèkkZfjr fof'k"V
dkS'ky esa fuiq.k djrs gSa dkS'ky laoèkZu ikBîØe rhljs vkSj pkSFks lsesLVj esa vè; vè;;u dk fo"k; jgsaxs dkS'ky laoèkZu
ikBîØe r`rh; lsesLVj esa ,d ikBîØe blh çdkj prqFkZ lsesLVj esa Hkh ,d gh ikBîØe dk vè;;u djuk gksxk çR;sd
ikBîØe 4 ØsfMV dk gS bl çdkj ;g ikBîØe 8 ØsfMV fd, gksx a s
;ksX;rk laoèkZu vfuok;Z ikB~;Øe (Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses AECC)
;ksX;rk laoèkZu vfuok;Z ikBîØedk f'k{kkÆFk;ksa dks çFke vkSj f}rh; lsesLVj esa vè;;u djuk gksxk ;g ikBîØe pkj
ØsfMV dk gksxk bl çdkj ;g ikBîØe 8 ØsfMV ds gksx a s tSlk fd uke ls gh Li"V gS fd f'k{kkÆFk;ksa dh ;ksX;rk laoèkZu gsrq
bu ikBîØeksa dks çLrqr dk;ZØe esa LFkku fn;k x;k gS
lkekU; ,sfPNd ikB~;Øe (Generic Electives GE)
lkekU; ,sfPNd vU; çdkj ds ,sfPNd ikB~;Øe gS tks çFke f}rh; r`rh; vkSj prqFkZ lsesLVj esa vfèkxedrkZvksa ds fy,
miyCèk gksxa sA çR;sd ikB~;Øe 6 ØsfMV dk gksxk A bu ikBîØeksa dh ç—fr varj vuq'kklukRed gSa vkSj vU; fo"k; ds
fy, miyCèk gksx a s vFkkZr ch- ,- laL—r v‚ulZ ds f'k{kkÆFk;ksa ls brj fo"k;ksa ds f'k{kkÆFk;ksa ds fy, ;g lkekU; ,sfPNd
ikB~;Øe çLrkfor gS

ch-,- laL—r v‚ulZ dk;ZØe ds fy, ikB~;Øeksa dh lsesLVjvuqlkj lwph

सेभेस्टय कोय ऩाठ्मक्रभ ववषम ववधनहदस ष्ट मोग्मतासॊवधसन कौशर सॊवधसन जेनेरयक ऐस्छछक कुर क्रेहडट
(6 क्रेहडट) ऐस्छछक(डीएसई) ऩाठ्मक्रभ अधनवामसऩाठ्मक्रभ (जीई)
(6 क्रेहडट) प्रधतसेभेस्टय
(एईसीसी) (एसईसी) (6 क्रेहडट)
(4क्रेहडट) (4क्रेहडट)

I फीएld¢सी 101 फीईवीएई 181 ch,chth 171 22 क्रेहडट

फीएld¢सी 102 chih,th 171
chihlhth 171
ch,lvksth 171
chihokbZth 171
vks,uvkj 03
II फीएld¢सी 103 फीएld¢एई 182 chih,th 172 22 क्रेहडट
फीएld¢सी 104 chthMhth 172
chihlhth 172
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 chihokbZth 172

III फीएld¢सी 105 फीएसd¢एस 185 chih,th 173 28 क्रेहडट

फीएld¢सी 106 Ckhihlh,l 187
फीएld¢सी 107
chihlhth 173
ch,lvksth 173

IV फीएld¢सी 108 फीएसd¢एस 186 chihlhth 174 28 क्रेहडट

फीएld¢सी 109 Ckhihlh,l 188 फीऩीसीजी 176
फीएld¢सी 110
chih,th 174

V फीएld¢सी 111 फीएld¢Ã 141 24 क्रेहडट

फीएld¢सी 112 फीएld¢Ã 143

VI फीएld¢सी 113 फीएld¢Ã ¢ 142 24क्रेहडट

फीएld¢सी 114 फीएld¢Ã 144

कुर 84 क्रेहडट 24 क्रेहडट 8 क्रेहडट 8 क्रेहडट 24 क्रेहडट 148 क्रेहडट

ch-,- laL—r v‚ulZ dk;ZØe esa 6 lsesLVj gksx a sA igys vkSj nwljs lsesLVj esa vè;;u Hkkj çR;sd ds fy, 22 ØsfMV ] rhljs
vkSj pkSFks lsesLVj esa vè;;u Hkkj çR;sd ds fy, 28 ØsfMV gksxk ika¡posa vkSj NBs lsesLVj esa çR;sd ds fy, vè;;u Hkkj 24
ØsfMV gksxk A bl çdkj laiw.kZ dk;ZØe 148 ØsfMV dk gksxk A Nk=ksa ds fy, 1]2]5 vkSj 6 izR;sd lsesLVj esa 4 ikB~;Øe
vè;;u ds fo"k; gksx a s tcfd rhljs vkSj pkSFks lsesLVj çR;sd esa 5 ikB~;Øe vè;;u ds fy, çLrkfor gksx a sA ;ksX;rk laoèkZu
vfuok;Z ikB~;Øe vkSj dkS'ky laoèkZu ikB~;Øe çR;sd pkj ØsfMV ds gksx a s buds vfrfjä lHkh ikB~;Øe 6 ØsfMV ds gksxa sA
fuEu rkfydk ch- ,- laL—r ¼v‚ulZ½ ds fy, miyCèk ØsfMV dksM vkSj lsesLVj vuqlkj ikB~;Øeksa ds dksM dh lkj.kh çLrqr
djrh gS &

ch-,- laL—r ¼v‚ulZ½ dk;ZØe ds fy, miyCèk ikBîØe

कोय ऩाठ्मक्रभ
सेभेस्टय -1
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएld¢सी 101 ykSfdd laLd`r i| lkfgR; 6
फीएld¢सी 102 laLd`r lkfgR; dk vkykspukRed fo’ys"k.k 6

सेभेस्टय -2
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएld¢सी 103 ykSfdd laLd`r x| lkfgR; 6
फीएld¢सी 104 xhrk esa vkReizcU/ku 6

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 सेभेस्टय -3
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएld¢सी 105 ykSfdd laLd`r lkfgR; ukVd 6
फीएld¢सी 106 dkO; ’kkL= vkSj lkfgfR;d vkykspuk 6
फीएld¢सी 107 Hkkjrh; lkekftd laLFkku vkSj jkT; O;oLFkk 6

सेभेस्टय -4
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएld¢सी 108 Hkkjrh; iqjkys[k] f’kykys[k vkSj dky 6
फीएld¢सी 109 vk/kqfud laLd`r lkfgR; 6
फीएld¢सी 110 laLd`r lkfgR; vkSj fo’o lkfgR; 6
सेभेस्टय -5
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएld¢सी 111 oSfnd lkfgR; 6
फीएld¢सी 112 laLd`r O;kdj.k 6

सेभेस्टय -6
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएld¢सी 113 l`f"V ehaeklk vkSj Kku ehaeklk 6
फीएld¢सी 114 laLd`r fucU/k vkSj lEizs"k.k 6

ववषम ववधनहदस ष्ट ऐस्छछक

सेभेस्टय – 5
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएld¢Ã 141 vk;qosZn ds ewy vk/kkj 6
फीएld¢Ã 142 jaxeap vkSj ukV;~dyk 6

सेभेस्टय -6
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएld¢Ã 143 laLd`r ijEijk esa n’kZu] /keZ vkSj laLd`fr 6
फीएld¢Ã 144 lkfgfR;d vkykspuk 6

मोग्मता सॊवधसन अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ

सेभेस्टय -1
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीईवीएई 181 ऩमासवयण अध्ममन 4

सेभेस्टय -2
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएld¢एई 182 laLd`r lkfgR; 4

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 कौशर सॊवधसन ऩाठ्मक्रभ (कोई एक)
सेभेस्टय – 3
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएसd¢एस 185 vfHku; vkSj iVdFkk ys[ku 4
फीऩीसीएस 187 Ekkuo lalk/ku izc/a ku 4

सेभेस्टय – 4
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
फीएसd¢एस 186 laLd`r NUn vkSj laxhr 4
फीऩीसीएस 188 Lkkekftd EkkuksfoKku dk vuqiz;ksx 4

साभान्म ऐस्छछक ऩाठ्मक्रभ (कोई एक)

tsMa j vkSj fodkl
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट

फीजीडीजी 172 जेंडय सॊवेदनशीरता् सभाज औय सॊस्कृ धत 6

Tky lap;u
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट

v ,kuvkj
vks v k 03 Tky lap;u] laj{k.k vkSj mi;ksx 6

euksfoKku
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट

chihlhth 171 Tkujy euksfoKku 6

chihlhth 172 ;qok] tsaMj vkSj igpku 6

chihlhth 173 LokLF; vkSj dY;k.k ds fy, EkuksfoKku 6

chihlhth 174 EkuksfoKku ,oa ehfM;k 6
chihlhth 176 tsMa j dk euksfoKku 6

Ykksd iz’kklu
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
chih,th 171 vkink izc/a ku 6
chih,th 172 ‘kklu % eqn~ns vkSj pqukSfr;kW 6

chih,th 173 bZ & ‘kklu 6

chih,th 174 Lkrr fodkl 6

Lkekt’kkL=
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट
cch,lvks
h th171 Hkkjrh; lekt % Nfo;ka vkSj foLrfodrk,a 6
ch,lvksth 173 iqufoZpkj fodkl 6

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 Lkkekftd foKku
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट

cch,chth
h 171 vEcsMdj dks le>uk 6

Lkkekftd foKku
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ की शीषसक क्रेहडट

cchihokbZ
h th 171 vuqi;z Dq r uSfrdrk 6
chihokbZth 172 /keZ dk n’kZu 6

कामसक्रभ सॊमोजक् (BASKH): Mk- iq"ik ][email protected]; Ph.No.011-29532792

4.13 Bachelor of Arts Urdu (Honours)(BAUDH)

School of Humanities (SOH)

The University offers a Bachelor‘s Honours Degree Programme in Urdu (BAUDH) in addition to a number
of other disciplines. Information pertaining to the Programme is given below:
Objectives (BAUDH): Objectives: With a substantial number of Core courses and a few interdisciplinary
and skill-based elective courses, the Bachelor Honours Programme in Urdu is designed to give an in-depth
knowledge in Urdu discipline while allowing for exposure to subject beyond the discipline. The Bachelor
Honours Programme in Urdu has the following objectives:
1. Introduce the learners to the main themes and topics in a discipline of Urdu with core and elective
courses.
2. Enable the learners to work towards ability and skill enhancement through exposure to appropriate
courses.
3. Introduce the learners to reading and writing skills through assignments and exercises of such kind at
an undergraduate level.
4. Expose the learners to the importance of interdisciplinary by enabling them to offer courses outside
their discipline.

The students have to choose 02 Courses in the first Semester, 04 Courses in the Second Semester and 05
Courses in the Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Semester from different categories of Courses. The total study
load will consist on 148 credits. The following Table presents the CODES of Courses available for B.A
Honours (Urdu) in each semester from different category of Courses with Credit load-wise list of Courses:
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: Urdu

Programme Structure Template for BAUDH

Semester CORE Discipline Ability Skill Generic Total

COURSE (6) Specific Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE Credits per
Elective DSE Compulsory Course (6) Semester
(6) Course (SEC) (4)
(AECC) (4)

BUDC 101 BSOG 171 22 Credits

I BEVAE 181
BPYG 171
BUDC 102 BPCG 171
BPAG 171
BABG 171
ONR 03

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 BUDAE 181 BPAG 172
BUDC 103 22 Credits
II BPCG 172
BUDC 104 BGDG 172
BPYG 172

BUDAE 182 BPAG 173

III BUDC 105 BEGS183 BPCG 173 28 Credits
BUDC 106 OR BSOG 173
BHDS 186
BUDC 107 BPCS 187

BUDC 108
IV BSOS184 BPAG 174 28 Credits
BUDC 109 BPCS 188 BPCG 174
BUDC 110
BPCG 176

BUDC 111 BUDE 141 24 Credits

V
BUDC 112 BUDE 143
BUDC 113 BUDE 142 24 Credits
VI
BUDC 114 BUDE 144
Total 84 credits 24 credits 8 credits 8 credits 24 credits 148 Credits

SEMESTER-WISE COURSE OPTIONS

The students have to choose 02 Courses in the first Semester, 04 Courses in the Second Semester and 05
Courses in the Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Semester from different categories of Courses. The total study load
will consist of 148 credits.
CORE COURSES

Semester I

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BUDC 101 Study of Urdu Fiction 6
BUDC 102 Study of Urdu Non Fiction 6

Semester II
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BUDC 103 Study of Modern Urdu Nazm 6
BUDC 104 Study of Modern Urdu Ghazal 6

Semester III

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BUDC 105 Study of Shibli Nomani 6
BUDC 106 Study of Altaf Husain Hali 6
BUDC 107 Study of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan 6

Semester IV

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BUDC 108 Study of Classical Prose 6
BUDC 109 Urdu Tanz-o-Mazah 6

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 BUDC 110 Tanqeed Aur Balaghat (Study of Criticism & Grammar 6

Semester V
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BUDC 111 Study of Meer Taqi Meer 6
BUDC 112 Study of Allama Iqbal 6

Semester VI
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BUDC 113 History of Language and Literature 6
BUDC 114 Study of Literary Movements 6

Discipline Specific Elective

Courses Semester V
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BUDE 141 Study of Mirza Ghalib 6
BUDE 143 Study of Urdu Short Stories 6

Semester VI

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BUDE 142 Study of Meer Amman Dehlawi 6
BUDE 144 Study of Urdu Drama 6

Ability Enhancement Compulsory

Courses Semester II
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BUDAE 181 Study of Classical Urdu Ghazal 4

Semester III
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BUDAE 182 Study of Urdu Progressive Poetry 4

Skill Enhancement Courses (AnyOne)

Semester IV

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BSOS 184 Techniques of Ethnographic Film Making 4
BPCS 187 Managing Human Resources 4
Semester VI

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BEGS 183 Writing and Study Skills 4

OR Or
BHDS 186 News Collection and Writing
BPCS 188 Application of Social Psychology 4

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 GENERIC ELECTIVES (Any One)
Gender and Development
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BGDG 172 Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture 6

Water Harvesting
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
ONR 003 Water Harvesting, Conservation and Utilization 6

Psychology
BPCG 171 General Psychology 6
BPCG 172 Youth, Gender and Identity 6
BPCG 173 Psychology for Health and Well-being 6
BPCG 174 Psychology and Media 6
BPCG 175 Psychology for Living 6
BPCG 176 Psychology of Gender 6
Public Administration
BPAG 171 Disaster Management 6
BPAG 172 Governance: Issues and Challenges 6
BPAG 173 E-Governance 6
BPAG 174 Sustainable Development 6
Sociology
BSOG 171 Indian Society: Images and Realities 6
BSOG 173 Rethinking Development 6
BSOG 176 Economy and Society 6
Social Sciences
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
BABG 171 Understanding Ambedkar 6
Philosophy
BPYG 171 Applied Ethics 6
BPYG 172 Philosophy of Religion 6
Programme Coordinator (BAUDH): Dr. Ahmad Ali Jauher, [email protected], Ph.No.011-29572767,
9968347899

4.14 Bachelor of Performing Arts – Hindustani Music (Honours)(BAPFHMH)

School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA)

B.A. (Performing Arts) – Hindustani Music Hons. (BAPFHMH)programme in Open & Distance Learning mode is an
opportunity to large segment of the population including the disadvantaged to pursue a programme in Hindustani
classical Music. The programme aims to provide Classical music education to the discerning students who do not
have access to study it through conventional system. This course has been designed for serious students of music
to get knowledge of the subject theoretically as well as practically. The programme objectives are to provide
learners with learning experiences that help instill deep interests in learning Hindustani Classical music prevalent in
the major part of Indian continent and develop broad and balanced knowledge and understanding of core
components like:musical elements, principles, history of music, contributions of various musicologists throughout
the ages, music education, and Aesthetics theories related to Hindustani Classical Music.The programme will also
provide opportunities to the students to collaborate with fellow students and put up a joint stage production which
will be a unique experience for the students of Performing Arts.
Objectives: The B.A. (Performing Arts) – Hindustani Music Hons.) Is designed to give an in-depth knowledge in
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the discipline of Hindustani Classical Music while allowing for exposure to subjects beyond the discipline as well.
The programme is appropriate for ODL as it focuses on the skill and competence development having both
professional and academic proficiency leading to job opportunities and over all development. The Honours
programme has the following general objectives:
1. To introduce the learner to main themes and topics in the discipline of Hindustani Classical Music through core
& discipline-centric electives, ability / skill enhancement and generic courses.
2. To facilitate the learners to work towards ability and skill enhancement through exposure to appropriate
courses in humanities and social sciences.
3. Introduce learners to reading and writing skills through assignments and exercises at an undergraduate level.
4. Expose the learners to the importance of interdisciplinary study by enabling them to take courses outside their
disciplines.
Learning Outcomes: By undergoing this programme, the learner will: -
• Earn the proficiency to sing the prescribed Ragas with correct voice production.
• Be able to demonstrate the prescribed Talas.
• Be capable to express their understanding of evolution of Indian Classical Music
• Be able to understand and elaborate the historical development of Hindustani Music.
• Gain knowledge about the treatises of music written through the ages.
• Earn proficiency to collaborate with fellow artists to put up a group stage show.
• Develop pedagogical understanding of the subject to get employed in teaching jobs
Eligibility: 10+2
Desirable: Studied music as one of the subject in 11th and 12th Class / who have learned music from an institution
or a guru.
Medium of Instruction: Hindi
(Although the SLM will be given in Hindi students will be allowed to write their assignments and exams in English too.)
The Honours programmes have a mix of courses. For earning 148 credits, a student has to study the following
categories of courses:
a) Core Courses (CC)
b) Discipline Specific Electives (DSE)
c) Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
d) Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
e) Generic Electives (GE)
Core Courses (CC)
The programme has 14 core courses. Each core course is of six credits. These courses cover more than half of the
programme, 84 credits (14 courses x 6 credits) out of 148 credits of the programme.
Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSE)
Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSEs) are on offer in the fifth and sixth semesters of the programme. The 4
DSEs are specific(or specialized or advanced or supportive)to the discipline or subject of study and provide an
extended scope. They are of 6 credits each (6 courses x 4 credits) and will thus be 24 credits in all.
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses are of four credits each. As the name suggests, the Ability Enhancement
Compulsory Courses (AECCs) are compulsory for all learners. There are two AECCs on offer, one each in the first
and second semesters.the AECC courses will add upto 8 credits in all.
Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

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Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs) are also ability enhancement courses. These are value-based and/or skill based
courses and are designed to develop competencies and skills. Each Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) is of four
credits. These courses are on offer in the third and fourth semesters. One SEC in each semester (2 courses x 4
credits) will add up to 8credits.
Generic Electives (GE)
Generic Electives (GEs) are the other type of electives that are on offer in the first, second, third and fourth
semesters of the programme and are of 6 credits each. These courses are inter-disciplinary in nature and provide
an exposure to other disciplines/ subjects. With one course in each of the first four semesters, (4 courses x 6
credits), GE will come to 24 credits in all.
Programme Structure Template for BAPFHMH

Semester CORE Discipline Specific Ability Skill Generic Total

Elective DSE (6) Enhancement Enhancement Elective GE Credits per
COURSE (6) Semester
Compulsory Course (SEC) (6)
Course
(AECC) (4)

I BHMCT- 101 BEVAE 181 BSOG 171 22 Credits

BHMCL-102

II BHMCT 103 BEGAE 182 BGDG 172 22 Credits

BHMCL 104 OR
BHDAE 182

BHMCT 105 28 Credits

III BANS 183 BSOG 173
BHMCL 106
BHMCL 107

IV B H M C T 108 BPCS 186. BPCG 174 28 Credits

B H M C P 109
B H M C L 110

V BHMCT 111 BPFT 141 24 Credits

BHMC L 112 BPFT 142

VI BHMCT 113 BPFT 143 24 Credits

BHMC L 114 BPFL 144

SEMESTER WISE COURSES

In each semester, the students have to study four 4 courses in all from different categories of courses except in the
third and fourth semesters when the number of courses goes up to 5. While the courses under CC, DSE and GE
Categories are of 6 credits each, the courses under AECC and SEC are of 4 credits each. While the fourteen CCs are
distributed across the six semesters, the four DSEs are available in the fifth and sixth semesters only. There will be
a number of SECs and the GEs available in the common pool in each of the semesters in which they are offered. A
student has to opt for only one GE for study in each of the first four semesters and one SEC during the third and
fourth semesters of the programme. The university will be adding new SECs and electives (DSEs and GEs) to the
existing pool of courses from time to time. The study load in the first and second semesters will be 22 credits each
and while the credit load in the third and fourth semesters will be enhanced to 28 credits each, it will come down
to 24 credits each in the fifth and sixth semesters. Thus the total study load will come to 148 credits. The following
Table presents the CODES and TITLES of credit load and semester-wise courses available for BA (Performing Arts)
Hindustani Music Honours.

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 CORE COURSES

Semester I

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BHMCT 101 Introduction to Hindustani Music and its Fundamentals 6
BHMCL 102 Hindustani Music Vocal Practicum - 1 6

Semester II
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BHMCT 103 Fundamentals of Hindustani Music 6
BHMCL 104 Hindustani Music Vocal Practicum - 2 6

Semester III

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BHMCT 105 Study of Forms, Instruments and Traditions of Hindustani Music 6

BHMCL 106 Hindustani Music Vocal Practicum – 3 6
BHMCL 107 Hindustani Music Vocal Practicum – 4 6

Semester IV

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BHMCT 108 Study of Treatises, Gharanas, Elementary Karnatak Music 6
BHMCP 109 Dissertation 6
BHMCL 110 Hindustani Music Vocal Practicum – 5 6

Semester V
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BHMCT 111 Study of Modern Works, Gharanas, Biographies and Other Genres 6
BHMCL 112 Hindustani Music Vocal Practicum – 6 6

Semester VI
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BHMCT 113 Study of Gharanas, Elementary Western Music, and 6
Interdisciplinary study of Music
BHMCL 114 Hindustani Music Vocal Practicum – 7 6

Discipline Specific Elective Courses

Semester V

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BPFT 141 Study of Natyashastra 6
BPFT 142 Arts and Aesthetics: Indian & Western Concepts 6

Semester VI
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BFPT 143 Pedagogy of Performing Arts 6
BFPT 144 Integrated Performance project (Practical) 6
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 Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses
Semester I

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BEVAE 181 Environmental Studies 4

Semester II
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BEGAE 182 Communication Skills in English Language 4
OR OR
BHDAE 182 Hindi Bhasha aur Sampreshan

Skills Enhancement Courses

Semester I

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BANS 183 Tourism Anthropology 4

Semester II

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BPCS 186 Managing Stress 4

Generic Electives Courses

Semester I
Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits
BSOG 171 Indian Society: Images and Reality 6

Semester II

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BGDG 172 Gender Sensibility 6

Semester III

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BSOG 173 Rethinking Development 6

Semester IV

Course Code Title of the Course No. of Credits

BPCG 174 Psychology and Media 6

Delivery of the Programme:

The Programme will be delivered through the Web Enabled Academic Support (WEAS) and 15 days studio practice
towards the end of last semester at PSC – 07187P, SOPVA, IGNOU Headquarters, New Delhi only (Under Regional
Centre Delhi 1).
Note: It is mandatory for Student to provide own (actual) E-Mail ID in G-Mail account and own (actual) mobile number
to avail the online academic support.

Programme Coordinator (BAPFHMH): Dr. Mallika Banerjee, [email protected], 011-29571656

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5 MASTER‘S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
5.1 Master of Commerce (MCOM)
School of Management Studies (SOMS)
The programme meets the expanding needs in Commerce education at all levels and provide necessary manpower
to industry, trade, PSUs, Government and Private enterprises in the areas like Finance, International Business and
Accounting. In order to be eligible for the award of the Master of Commerce (M.Com.) degree, a student has to
complete The Discipline of Commerce, SOMS, is offering M.Com programme to develop the required knowledge, skills
and aptitude among the learners so that they are ready for employment in trade, commerce and industry. . This is a
80 credits programme which is divided into four semesters (two years) of study, each year comprising of 40 credits of
courses.
Exit Options
After completion of the first two semesters (40 credits) of specified courses of those two semesters (i.e., 1st and 2nd
), an exit option may be provided to students, at their specific request only, resulting in award of Post Graduate
Diploma in Business Studies (PGDBS). The existing PGDIBO shall continue to be on offer as a stand-alone programme.
It is proposed, if a student joins M.Com programme after completing PGDIBO programme, the credit transfer will be
provided to those courses which are common in M.Com and PGDIBO programmes as per University norms.
Eligibility: Any graduate or equivalent from a recognized University is eligible for admission to this programme.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
First Year
I Semester
MCO-01 Organization Theory and Behavior 6
MCO-04 Business Environment 6
MCO-05 Accounting for Managerial Decisions 6
MCO-021 Managerial Economics 4
II Semester
MCO-06 Marketing Management 6
MCO-22 Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications 4
MCO-23 Strategic Management 4
MCO-24 Business Ethics and CSR 4
Second Year
III Semester (Core /Specialization Course)
MCO-03 Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis 6
MCO-07 Financial Management 6
IBO- 02 International Marketing Management 6
MCO -015 India‘s Foreign Trade and Investment 4
IV Semester ( Core /Specialization Course)
IBO-01 International Business Environment 6
IBO-06 International Business Finance 6
MCOP 001 Project 6
Total Credits 80

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Anupriya Pandey, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573010

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5.2 Master of Commerce in Finance & Taxation (MCOMFT)
School of Management Studies (SOMS)
Master of Commerce in Finance and Taxation (MCOMFT) is designed and developed in collaboration with The Board
of Studies, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, exclusively, for the Chartered Accountancy Final Stage
students.
Eligibility:
1) Graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute.
2) Admitted in the Chartered Accountancy Final Course.
OR
Who has already passed Chartered Accountancy.
Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Rashmi Bansal, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573006

For more details, please visit: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soms/introduction

5.3 Master of Business Administration (MBA)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)

This programme is an AICTE recognized Post Graduate Degree programme designed to develop the skills required for
careers in business and management. The programme is designed by renowned management experts keeping in
view the latest industry requirements and practices. All the courses are contemporary, covers diverse areas of study
in business and management and relevant to the present day needs. It is uniquely designed for both fresh graduates
and the working personnel. Some of the salient features of the programme are:

Salient Features of the Programme:

 AICTE approved Programme
 Offered across pan India and in selected Countries outside India
 Contemporary curriculum and latest study material
 Affordable fee
 Flexible learning

Eligibility: Passed Bachelor Degree of Minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of
candidates belonging to reserved category).
Medium of Instruction: English.
Number of Courses/ Credits
 The MBA Programme consists of 28 courses (116 credits) in all and includes:
a) Twenty (20) Core courses (from MMPC-001 to MMPC-020)
b) Seven (07) courses from any one of the chosen specialisation area
c) One (01) Project course (MMPP-001 equivalent to 2 courses)

 The School offers different areas of specialisation like; Human Resource management, Financial Management,
Operations Management, Marketing Management, and Services management in this MBA programme and the student
can choose any one specialisation area in which S/he wants to have his MBA degree.

Programme Coordinator(s): Prof. Srilatha, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573009,

Prof. Nayantara Padhi, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573025

For more details, please visit: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soms/introduction

Please refer MBA prospectus for details:

http://ignou.ac.in/userfiles/MBA%20Student%20Handbook%20and%20Prospectus.pdf

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5.4 Master of Business Administration (Banking and Finance) (MBF)
School of Management Studies (SOMS)
This programme is an AICTE recognized Post Graduate Degree programme designed to develop the skills required for
careers in business and management. The programme is designed by renowned management experts keeping in
view the latest industry requirements and practices. All the courses are contemporary, covers diverse areas of study
in business and management and relevant to the present day needs. It is uniquely designed for both fresh graduates
and the working personnel. Some of the salient features of the programme are:

Salient Features of the Programme:

 Offered in collaboration with Institute of Banking and Finance
 AICTE approved Programme
 Offered across pan India and in selected Countries outside India
 Contemporary curriculum and latest study material
 Affordable fee
 Flexible learning

Eligibility: For admission to the MBA (Banking & Finance) (MBF) programme, the candidate should satisfy the
following conditions:
a) Passed Bachelor Degree of Minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates
belonging to reserved category).
b) S/he should have passed the CAIIB examinations of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, Mumbai, and
awarded the requisite qualification/credentials therefor by the Institute;
c) S/he should have been working with the banking or financial services sector for a period of at least two years.
Medium of Instruction: English.
Number of Courses/ Credits
 The MBA Programme consists of 28 courses (116 credits) in all and includes:
a) 20 Core Courses of 4 Credit each = 80 Credits.
b) One Project course of 8 credits
c) 7 Specialization Courses of 4 credits each = 28 credits

Programme Coordinator(s): Prof. K. Ravi Sankar, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573030,

Prof. Kamal Vagrecha, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573022

For more details, please visit: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soms/introduction

Please refer MBF prospectus for details:

http://ignou.ac.in/userfiles/MBF%20Student%20Handbook%20and%20Prospectus.pdf

5.5 Master of Business Administration –Human Resource Management (MBAHM)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)

Eligibility: Passed Bachelor Degree of Minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of
candidates belonging to reserved category).
Medium of Instruction: English.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Srilatha, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573009
For more details, please visit: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soms/introduction
Please refer MBAHM prospectus for details:
http://ignou.ac.in/userfiles/MBA%20Specialisation%20Prospectus.pdf

5.6 Master of Business Administration –Financial Management (MBAFM)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)
Eligibility: Passed Bachelor Degree of Minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of
candidates belonging to reserved category).
Medium of Instruction: English.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Kamal Vagrecha, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573022
For more details, please visit: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soms/introduction

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 Please refer MBAFM prospectus for details:
http://ignou.ac.in/userfiles/MBA%20Specialisation%20Prospectus.pdf

5.7 Master of Business Administration –Operations Management (MBAOM)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)
Eligibility: Passed Bachelor Degree of Minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of
candidates belonging to reserved category).
Medium of Instruction: English.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Anurag Saxena, [email protected], Ph: 011-29537219
For more details, please visit: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soms/introduction
Please refer MBAOM prospectus for details:
http://ignou.ac.in/userfiles/MBA%20Specialisation%20Prospectus.pdf

5.8 Master of Business Administration –Marketing Management (MBAMM)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)
Eligibility: Passed Bachelor Degree of Minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of
candidates belonging to reserved category).
Medium of Instruction: English.
Programme Coordinator: Mr. T.V. Vijay Kumar, [email protected], Ph: 011-29534622
For more details, please visit: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soms/introduction
Please refer MBAMM prospectus for details:
http://ignou.ac.in/userfiles/MBA%20Specialisation%20Prospectus.pdf

5.9 Master of Arts (English)(MEG)

School of Humanities (SOH)
The aim of the Master‘s Degree in English (MEG) Programme is to give the learners a sound understanding
of English and American literatures and also other new areas in literature such as, Canadian, Australian and
Indian English. The learners would develop an understanding of English and other literatures of their choice in their
proper historio-critical perspectives. A good knowledge of reading, comprehension and writing skills would be a
prerequisite for this programme. It will also allow the learners to specialize in areas of their choice given the modular
nature of the programme.
In order to complete the MA Programme a learner may opt for course(s) from any module along with one compulsory
course each in both the first and the second year. However, if for any reason a student is unable to/not interested in
completing the MA Programme, s/he may exit with a PG Diploma in English after completing 32 credit worth of
courses. Lateral Entry and Exit, 32 Credits PG Diploma then credit transfer as per University rules.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
Compulsory Course
MEG 05 Literary Criticism and Theory 8
II Year
Compulsory Course
MEG 04 Aspects of Language 8
OR
MEG 15 Comparative Literature 8
Optional Courses
MODULE 1: BRITISH LITERATURE
MEG 01 British Poetry 8
MEG 02 British Drama 8
MEG 03 British Novel 8
MODULE 2: NEW LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

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 Optional Courses (Choose any three)
MEG 08 New Literatures in English 8
MEG 09 Australian Literature 8
MEG 12 A Survey Course in 20th Century Canadian Literature 8
MEG 19 Australian Novel 8
MODULE 3: WRITINGS FROM THE MARGINS
MEG 13 Writing from the Margins 8
MEG 14 Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation 8
MEG 16 Indian Folk Literature 8
MODULE 4: WRITINGS FROM INDIA
MEG 7 Indian English Literature 8
MEG 10 English Studies in India 8
MEG 14 Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation 8
MODULE 5: AMERICAN LITERATURE
Optional Courses (Choose any three)
MEG 6 American Literature 8
MEG 11 American Novel 8
MEG 17 American Drama l 8
MEG 18 American Poetry 8
MODULE 6: THE NOVEL
MEG 3 British Novel 8
MEG 11 American Novel 8
MEG 19 Australian Novel 8
Total Credits 64
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mridula Rashmi Kindo, [email protected], Ph.no. 011-29572768

5.10 स्नातकोत्तय करा उऩाधध (हहॊ दी) (एभएचडी)

भानववकी ववद्याऩीठ (एसओएच)
इस ऩाठ्मक्रभ का उद्दे ्म ववद्याधथसमों को हहन्दी बाषा औय साहहत्म के ऺेत्रों भें ववस्तृत जानकायी औय ववशेषऻताऩूणस ऻान प्राप्त कयना है स्जससे वे
साहहत्म के आस्वादन औय ववश्लेषण-भूपमाॊकन भें दऺता हाधसर कय सकें।
ऩात्रता : भान्मताप्राप्त ववश्वववद्यारम से स्नातक उऩाधध अथवा उछचतय उऩाधध।
धशऺा का भाध्मभ :हहॊ दी।
कामसक्रभ का वववयण :
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ का शीषसक क्रेहडट
प्रथभ वषस
एभ.एच.डी. 2 आधुधनक हहन्दी काव्म 8
एभ.एच.डी. 3 उऩन्मास एवॊ कहाधनमाॊ 8
एभ.एच.डी. 4 नाटक एवॊ अन्म गद्य ववधाएॉ 8
एभ.एच.डी. 6 हहन्दी बाषा औय साहहत्म का इधतहास 8
हितीम वषस
अधनवामस ऩाठ्मक्रभ
एभ.एच.डी. 1 हहन्दी काव्म-1 (आहदकाव्म, बवक्त काव्म एवॊ यीधतकाव्म) 4
एभ.एच.डी. 5 साहहत्म धसद्ाॊत औय सभारोचना 8
एभ.एच.डी. 7 बाषा ववऻान औय हहन्दी बाषा 4
वैकस्पऩक ऩाठ्मक्रभ (कोई एक भॉड्मूर चुन)ें
भॉड्मूर “क” - कहानी: ववशेष अध्ममन
एभ.एच.डी. 09 कहानी: स्वरूऩ औय ववकास 4
एभ.एच.डी. 10 प्रेभचॊद की कहाधनमाॉ 4

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 एभ.एच.डी. 11 हहॊ दी कहानी 4
एभ.एच.डी. 12 बायतीम कहानी 4
भॉड्मूर “ख” - उऩन्मास: ववशेष अध्ममन
एभ.एच.डी. 13 उऩन्मास्स्वरूऩ औय ववकास 4
एभ.एच.डी. 14 हहन्दी उऩन्मास-1 (प्रेभचन्द का ववशेष अध्ममन) 4
एभ.एच.डी. 15 हहन्दी उऩन्मास-2 4
एभ.एच.डी. 16 बायतीम उऩन्मास 4
भॉड्मूर “ग” – दधरत साहहत्म: ववशेष अध्ममन
एभ.एच.डी. 17 बायत की धचॊतन ऩयम्प्ऩयाएॉ औय दधरत साहहत्म 4
एभ.एच.डी. 18 दधरत साहहत्म की अवधायणा एवॊ स्वरूऩ 4
एभ.एच.डी. 19 हहन्दी दधरत साहहत्म का ववकास 4
एभ.एच.डी. 20 बायतीम बाषाओॊ भें दधरत साहहत्म 4
भॉड्मूर “घ” – भध्मकारीन कववता
एभ.एच.डी. 21 भीया का ववशेष अध्ममन 4
एभ.एच.डी. 22 कफीय का ववशेष अध्ममन 4
एभ.एच.डी. 23 भध्मकारीन कववता-1 4
एभ.एच.डी. 24 भध्मकारीन कववता-2 4
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कामसक्रभ सॊमोजक् प्रो fLerk prqoZ¢nh f,[email protected], Ph.011-29572786

5.11 स्नातकोत्तय करा उऩाधध (सॊस्कृ त) (एभएसके)

भानववकी ववद्याऩीठ (एसओएच)
इस कामसक्रभ का उद्दे ्म ववद्याधथसमों को सॊस्कृ त बाषा तथा साहहत्म का ववस्तृत औय ववशेषऻताऩूणस ऻान प्रदान कयना है । इसके अध्ममन के परस्वरूऩ
ववद्याधथसमों को सॊस्कृ त बाषा, साहहत्म,व्माकयण, दशसन,वेद औय बायतीम सॊस्कृ धत औय सभ्मता का सम्प्मक फोध होगा। इस कामसक्रभ भें सॊस्कृ त के
प्राचीन साहहत्म औय ऻान ऩयॊ ऩया के अधतरयक्त आधुधनक औय सभकारीन सॊस्कृ त कववमों, यचनाकायों के साहहत्म का अध्ममन बी धनधासरयत हकमा गमा
है । वतसभान सभम की आव्मकताओॊ को ध्मान भें यखते हुए बाषा ववऻान, अनुवाद औय धनफॊध रेखन ऩय केंहित ऩाठ्मक्रभ बी इसभें सस्म्प्भधरत जा
यहा है । ववद्याथी ववषम के आस्वादन के साथ ही सॊस्कृ त की ऻान ऩयॊ ऩया से जुड़कय बायतीम सॊस्कृ धत औय जीवन भूपमों का बी अवगाहन कय सकेंगे।

पात्रता : भान्मता प्राप्त ववश्वववद्यारम से स्नातक उऩाधध अथवा उछचतय उऩाधध।

शिक्षा का माध्यम :हहॊ दी।

कार्यक्रम का शििरण :
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ का शीषसक क्रेहडट
प्रथभ वषस
एभ.एस.के. 1 सॊस्कृ त साहहत्म शास्त्र एवॊ साहहत्म 8
एभ.एस.के. 2 व्माकयण 8
एभ.एस.के. 3 दशसन : न्माम-वैशेवषक, वेदान्त, साॊख्म औय भीभाॊसा 8
एभ.एस.के. 5 वैहदक वाङ्गभम एवॊ बायतीम सॊस्कृ धत औय सभ्मता 8
हितीम वषस
एभ.एस.के. 4 आधुधनक सॊस्कृ त साहहत्म औय साहहत्म शास्त्र 8
एभ.एस.के. 6 बाषा ववऻान,अनुवाद एवॊ धनफॊध रेखन 8
एभ.एस.के. 7 साहहत्म शास्त्र : काव्मप्रकाश,ध्वन्मारोक औय दशरूऩक 8
एभ.एस.के. 8 सॊस्कृ त साहहत्म : गद्य, ऩद्य एवॊ नाटक 8
कुरक्रेहडट 64
कामसक्रभ सॊमोजक् प्रो.vd©'kY;k
k , आचा;kZ भानववकी ववद्याऩीठ,इग्नू, [email protected]

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 ,[email protected], पोन : 011-29572793,9999439709

5.12 स्नातकोत्तय करा उऩाधध )एभएजेवाई( )ज्मोधतष(

मानशिकी शिद्यापीठ )एसओएच(
ज्मोधतष कामसक्रभ का उद्दे ्म ववद्याधथसमों को बायतीम प्राछम ववद्या के अन्तगसत कार ऻान, ग्रह गधत, सूमस ग्रहण, चॊि ग्रहण से रेकय बायतीम
ऋवषमों के भतों के आधाय ऩय अॊतरयऺ भें होने वारी घटनाओॊ के साथ भानव भात्र के व्मावहारयक जीवन का सॊचारन हकस प्रकाय होता
है , इन तथ्मों का प्राभास्णक औय ववस्तृत ऻान प्रदान कयना है । इस कामसक्रभ भें अध्ममन कयने वारे ववद्याधथसमों को वेदाॊग नाभक ज्मोधतष
शास्त्र का ज्मोधतववसऻान के रूऩ भें हकस प्रकाय अध्ममन हकमा जाता है, मह बी ऩरयऻान होगा। प्राचीन बायत भें ज्मोधतषीम गस्णत, धसद्ाॊत
एवॊ पधरत की अवधायणा का ववशेष ऻान कयाने के साथ साथ ववद्याय-्धथमों को इस कामसक्रभ की अध्ममन साभग्री के िाया ज्मोधतष की
सभग्र जानकायी प्रदान की जाएगी। इस प्रकाय के अध्ममन से ववद्याथी सभाज के सयोकाय भें यहकय अऩनी ववद्या से स्वमॊ राबास्न्वत यहते
हुए, सबी के हहत धचॊतन भें बी सॊरग्न यहें गे। ववषम ऻान के साथ साथ योज-गाय के प्रधत प्रेरयत कयना औय उसके धरए मोग्म होने की
ऺभता ववकधसत कयना बी इस कामसक्रभ भें सस्न्नहहत है ।
ऩात्रता : भान्मताप्राप्त ववश्वववद्यारम से स्नातक उऩाधध अथवा उछचतय उऩाधध
धशऺा का भाध्मभ : हहॊ दी सॊस्कृ त सॊमुक्त
प्रवेश एवॊ धनकास - 32 क्रेहडट का अध्ममन एवॊ ऩयीऺा ऩूयी कय रेने ऩय छात्र को ऩी. जी. हडप्रोभा प्रदान हकमे जाने का ix
Ákoधान है , महद
वह एभ.ए. हितीम वषस भें अध्ममन छोड़ना चाहता है।

कामसक्रभ का d¨M&MAJY
कार्यक्रम का शििरण :64 क्रेशडट

पाठ्यक्रम कोड पाठ्यक्रम का शीर्ष क क्रेडडट

प्रथभ वषस
एभ.जे.वाई MJY-001 Hkkjrh; T;ksfr"k dk ifjp; ,oa ,sfrgkfldrk 8
एभ.जे.वाई MJY-002 fl)kar T;ksfr"k ,oa dky 8
एभ.जे.वाई MJY-003 iapkax ,oa eqgwrZ 8
एभ.जे.वाई MJY-004 dq.Myh fuekZ.k 8
हितीम वषस
एभ.जे.वाई MJY-005 T;ksfrfoZKku 8
एभ.जे.वाई MJY-006 Xkf.kr] xzg.k] os/k ,oa ;U=kfn fopkj 8
एभ.जे.वाई MJY-007 Lkafgrk T;ksfr"k 8
एभ.जे.वाई MJY-008 Qy fopkj 8
कुर क्रेहडट 64

कार्यक्रम समन्वर्क: MkW n¢o¢'k dqekj feJ( [email protected]; Ph.no.01129572788

5.13 स्नातकोत्तय करा उऩाधध (हहॊ दी व्मावसाधमक रेखन) (एभ.ए.एच.वी.) (MAHV)

मानशिकी शिद्यापीठ (एस.ओ.एच.)
इस ऩाठ्मक्रभ का उद्दे ्म ववद्याधथसमों को बाषा औय साहहत्म भें व्मावसाधमक दऺता दे ने एवॊ ववशेषऻताऩूणस ऻान प्राप्त कयना है स्जससे वे
बाषा औय साहहत्म भें स्वावरॊफी व आत्भधनबसय फन सकें।
ऩात्रता: ekU;rkizkIr fo'ofo|ky; ls fdlh Hkh fo"k; esa Lukrd mikf/kA
धशऺा का भाध्मभ: हहॊ दी
कामसक्रभ का वववयण : 72 क्रेडडट
ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ शीषसक क्रेहडट
प्रथभ वषस
एभ.एच.डी..-01 हहॊ दी काव्म& ¼vkfndkO;] HkfDr ,oa jhfrdkO;½ 4
एभ.एच.डी..-02 आधुधनक हहॊ दी काव्म 8
एभ.एच.डी.-03 उऩन्मास एवॊ कहानी 8

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 एभ.एच.डी.-04 नाटक औय अन्म गद्य ववधाएॉ 8
एभ.एच.डी.-06 हहॊ दी बाषा औय साहहत्म का इधतहास 8
हितीम वषस
एभ.एच.वी.-007 (i) जनसॊचाय का साभान्म अध्ममन 8
(ii) सभाचाय ऩत्र औय पीचय रेखन
एभ.एच.वी.-008 ये हडमो भाध्मभ (बाग 1) 8
ये हडमो भाध्मभ (बाग 2)
एभ.एच.वी.-009 टे रीववजन रेखन (बाग 1) 8
टे रीववजन रेखन (बाग 2
एभ.एच.वी.-010 धसनेभा रेखन 8
एभ.Vh.Vh.-016 vuqokn vkSj tulapkj 4
कामसक्रभ सॊमोजक: प्रो. नये न्ि धभश्र(Email: [email protected], Mob: 9407555959, 9773637187) एवॊ डॉ. यीता
धसन्हा, [email protected], Mob: 9818363465)

5.14 स्नातकोत्तय करा उऩाधध (वैदिक अध्ययन) (एभ.ए.वी.एस) (MAVS)

मानशिकी शिद्यापीठ (एस.ओ.एच.)
;g oSfnd Kkujkf'k ds lkaxksikax v/;;u gsrq lekt ds lHkh oxksZ ds fy, Kkuizn vkSj ykHkizn dk;Zdze gSA ,e +, +oSfnd
v/;;u dk;Zdze dk mís'; fo|kfFkZ;ksa dks Hkkjrh; fo|k ds varxZr osnKku] osnkaxksa dh fo’k;oLrq] osnksa ds ckzã.k xzaFkksa dh
fo"k;okLrq] vkj.k;dksa dk izfrik|] osnkar esa foosfpr fo"k;ks]a mifu"knksa ds izfrikn] oSfnd Hkk"k~dkj] oSfnd foKku] xkf.kr] dyk]
chtxkf.kr] oSfnd js[kkxkf.kr] l`f"V foKku ls ysdj Hkkjrh; _f"k;ksa ds erksa ds vk/kkj ij oSfnd euh’kk ds fogaxe Kkuizn
rF;ksa dk izkekf.kd vkSj foLr`r Kku iznku djuk gSA bl dk;Zdze esa v/;;u djus okys fo|kfFkZ;ksa dks izkphu Hkkjr esa xkf.kr]
fl)kar ,oa fofHkUu izk;ksfxd lw{e rFkk ekuo ewY;ksa ls vksrizksr foKku dh vo/kkj.kk ds fo”ks’k Kku djkus ds lkFk&lkFk
fo|kfFkZ;ksa dks bl dk;Zdze dh v/;;u lkexzh ds }kjk oSfnd Kkujkf'k dh lexz tkudkjh iznku djus dk iz;kl fd;k tk
jgk gSA bl izdkj ds v/;;u ls fo|kFkhZ lekt ds ljksdkj esa jgdj viuh fo| ls Loa; ykHkkfUor jgrs gq,] lHkh ds fgr
fparu esa Hkh layXu jgsx
a sA fo"k; Kku ds lkFk&lkFk jkstxkj ds izfr izsfjr djuk vkSj mlds fy, ;ksX; gksus dh {kerk fodflr
djuk Hkh bl dk;Zdze esa lfUufgr gSA
ऩात्रता: ekU;rkizkIr fo'ofo|ky; ls fdlh Hkh fo"k; esa Lukrd vFkok mPprj mikf/kA
धशऺा का भाध्मभ: हहॊ दी
कामसक्रभ का वववयण : 64 क्रेडडट

ऩाठ्मक्रभ कोड ऩाठ्मक्रभ शीषसक क्रेहडट

प्रथभ वषस
MVS-001 osn&osnkax ifjp; 8
MVS-002 lafgrk ,oa czkã.k 8
MVS-003 vkj.k~;d&ifj;p ,oa izfrik| 8
MVS-004 fu:d~r ,oa izkfr'kk[k~; 8
हितीम वषस
MVS-005 NUnl~ ,oa dYi 8
MVS-006 osnk/;;u ijEijk 8
MVS-007 oSfnd nsorRo ,oa foKku 8
MVS-008 oSfnd xf.kr ,oa l`f"VfoKku 8
कार्यक्रम समन्वर्क - डॉ दे िेि कुमार शमश्र, एसोशसएट प्रोफेसर संस्कृत, मानशिकी शिद्यापीठ, इग्नू, नई शदल्ली,
[email protected], Ph: 01129572788

5.15 Master of Arts (Urdu) (MAUD)

School of Humanities (SOH)
M.A.Urdu programme exposes learners to a wide range of Urdu Language & Literature. It would be helpful in
developing a sound understanding of Urdu literature and also other literatures such as Arabic, Persian, English, Hindi
and other Literatures. A good knowledge of reading comprehension and writing skills would be a pre-requisite for this
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 programme. This programme can be completed in a minimum period of 2 years and maximum period of 4 years.
Offered in both January and July cycle of admission.
Career Options
Urdu is 11th most spoken language of the world. It is a rich source of culture and literature. Students completing M. A.
(Urdu) will be able to pursue higher education and research programmes. This course would be beneficial for those who
wants to become a teacher/professor, would be helpful in becoming translator/interpreter, poet/author, language
instructor/ linguist, content editor/journalist, bilingual telephone interpreter, news writer, editorial assistant, script &
dialogue writer etc.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s degree or a higher degree from a recognized university. There would be no admission test
knowledge of reading and writing in Urdu is necessary.
Medium of Instruction: Urdu
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MUD-001 History of Urdu Language and Literature 8
MUD-002 Urdu Ghazal 8
MUD-003 Urdu Fiction 8
MUD-004 Urdu Non-Fiction 8
II Year
MUD-007 Urdu Nazm 8
MUD-008 Classical Urdu Poetry: Qasida, Masnavi, Mrsiya 8
MUD-009 Criticism and Research 8
MUD-010 Special Study of Meer Taqi Meer and Mirza Ghalib 8
Total Credits 64
Progrmme Coordinator: Dr.Liaqat Ali, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572766

5.16 Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
The aim of the Master‘s Degree in Political Science (MPS) is to provide the learners a sound base in political studies by
an in-depth investigation into a broad range of political phenomena at the national, regional and international levels.
The programme provides option for specialising in Political Theory, Comparative Politics, International Relations and
Indian Government and Politics. Learners would thus acquire skills in political analysis as well as sharpen their critical
and analytical abilities.
This is a 64 credits programme with compulsory and optional courses. The student has to take compulsory courses
worth 32 credits in the first year and optional courses worth 32 credits in the second year.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MPS 1 Political Theory 8
MPS 2 International Relations: Theory and Problems 8
MPS 3 India: Democracy and Development 8
MPS 4 Comparative Politics: Issues and Trends 8
II Year (Choose 32 credits only)
MPSE 1 India and the World 4
MPSE 2 State and Society in Latin America 4
MPSE 3 Western Political Thought 4
MPSE 4 Social and Political Thought in Modern India 4
MPSE 5 State and Society in Africa 4
MPSE 6 Peace and Conflict Studies 4
MPSE 7 Social Movements and Politics in India 4

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 MPSE 8 State Politics in India 4
MPSE 9 Canada: Politics and Society 4
MPSE 11 The European Union in World Affairs 4
MPSE 12 State and Society in Australia 4
MPSE 13 Australia‘s Foreign Policy 4
MED 2 Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges 4
MED 8 Globalisation and Environment 4
MGP 4 Gandhi‘s Political Thought 4
MGPE 7 Non-Violent Movements after Gandhi 4
MGPE 8 Gandhian Approach to Peace and Conflict Resolution 4
MGPE 10 Conflict Management, Transformation & Peace Building 4
MGPE 11 Human Security 4
MGPE 13 Civil Society, Political Regimes and Conflict 4
Total Credits 64
Programme Coordinators: Prof. Satish Kumar,[email protected], Ph. 011-29572732

5.17 Master of Arts (History)(MAH)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
The programme would be of great use for the teachers working in Schools, personnel working in various institutions
associated with history and culture (Museums, Archives, Archaeological Survey etc.), working people in various
organizations and all graduates who are desirous of acquiring a Master‘s Degree in History.
Structure of the Programme:
In M.A. History programme we have adopted a the matic approach and do not confine our students within
conventional specialisation of Ancient, Medieval or Modern. We have designed our programme in such a way that it
would provide insight and knowledge of the major developments with transition stages in World History as well as
Indian History. We have made efforts to incorporate the latest research findings in our course material. In the learning
material we have focused on continuity and changes, transition stages and latest theories in the themes covered in
different courses.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
ProgrammeDetails:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MHI 1 Ancient and Medieval Societies 8
MHI 2 ModernWorld 8
MHI 4 Political Structures in India 8
MHI 5 History of Indian Economy 8
II Year
Compulsory Courses
MHI 3 Historiography 8
Optional Courses (Choose24 credits only)
MPSE 3 Western Political Thought 4 +4
to be taken
together
MPSE 4 Social and Political Thought in Modern India
MHI 6 Evolution of Social Structures in India through the Ages 8
MHI 8 History of Ecology and Environment: India 8
MHI 9 Indian National Movement 8
MHI 10 Urbanization in India 8
Total Credits 64
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Abha Singh, [email protected]., Ph. 011-29572719

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5.18 Master of Arts (Sociology)(MSO)
School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
The M.A. Programme in sociology is designed to provide advanced sociological knowledge, perspectives and skills to a
wide cross section of learners, including those in remote and inaccessible areas. In terms of content it focuses on
classical and advanced concepts and theories, research methods and perspectives, social issues of development, state
of sociology in India, social issues of development, education transnational communities, migration, urbanization,
development of the largest section of the population and emerging concerns in contemporary society. With this
backdrop the programme aims to address the various emerging concerns of the discipline taking cognizance of need
of the students on the one hand and the cognitive ability of this discipline on the other. This programme focuses on the
following:
 Sociological theories, concepts and methods applied to comprehend these processes.
 Social process and their inter-linkages with the global, regional and local manifestations.
 Issues involved in the process of development.
 Socio-cultural dynamics of Diaspora and transnational communities.
 Religion and relatedissues
 Education, urbanization, globalization and such other social processes.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English &Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MSO 1 Sociological Theories and Concepts 8
MSO 2 Research Methods and Methodologies 8
MSO 3 Sociology of Development 8
MSO 4 Sociology in India 8
II Year (choose 32 credits only)
MSOE 1 Sociology of Education 8
MSOE 2 Diaspora and Transnational Communities 8
MSOE 3 Sociology of Religion 8
MSOE 4 Urban Sociology 8
MPA 16 Decentralization and LocalGovernance 8
MPS 3 India: Democracy andDevelopment 8
Total Credits 64
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Deepak Paliwal, [email protected] Ph: 011-29572707

5.19 Master of Arts (Psychology)(MAPC)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
The aim of the programme is to provide learners a sound base in psychology and human behaviour through an in
depth investigation into a broad range of psychological principles, techniques and skills, as applied to diverse settings.
In the present scenario psychologists are in great demand ranging from educational institutions, rehabilitation centres,
hospitals to various organizations and industries, both in public and private sector. Psychology is also being applied to
various new and emerging areas like sports, forensic, military, police, aviation, etc.
Keeping the above in view and the commitment of IGNOU to provide quality education at low costs to those who have
for some reason or the other missed opportunities for further studies, the present programme caters to varied
clientele, such as fresh graduate students as well as those who want to enter the employment arena and those already
employed but do not possess the necessary qualification in Psychology.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MPC 1 Cognitive Psychology, Learning and Memory 4
MPC 2 Life Span Psychology 4
MPC 3 Personality: Theories and Assessment 4
MPC 4 Advanced Social Psychology 4
MPC 5 Research Methods in Psychology 4
MPC 6 Statistics in Psychology 4
MPCL 7 Practicum in Experimental Psychology & Psychological Testing 8
II Year (choose any one group) *
Group A: Clinical Psychology
MPCE 11 Psychopathology 4
MPCE 12 Psychodiagnostics 4

MPCE 13 Psychotherapeutic methods 4

MPCE 14 Practicum in Clinical Psychology 6
MPCE 15 Internship 8
MPCE 16/46 Project/Applied Positive Psychology** 6
Group B: Counselling Psychology
MPCE 21 Counselling Psychology 4
MPCE 22 Assessment in Counselling and Guidance 4
MPCE 23 Interventions in Counselling 4
MPCE 24 Practicum in Counselling Psychology 6
MPCE 25 Internship 8
MPCE 26/46 Project/ Applied Positive Psychology** 6
Group C: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
MPCE 31 Organisational Behaviour 4
MPCE 32 Human Resource Development 4
MPCE 33 Organisational Development 4
MPCE 34 Practicum in Industrial and Organisational Psychology 6
MPCE 35 Internship 8
MPCE 36/46 Project/ Applied Positive Psychology** 6
Total Credits 64
Programme Coordinators: Prof. Swati Patra & Dr. SmitaGupta,[email protected], Ph. 011-
29572731,011-29572761
*The Learners needs to choose one specialization only either Group A or Group B or Group C in the 2nd Year.
**The Learners can choose either Project (MPCE 16/26/36) OR Applied Positive Psychology (MPCE 46),Theory course.
(effective from July 2021 admission cycle and onwards).

5.20 Master of Arts (Economics)(MEC)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
The Programme offers an opportunity to learners for higher studies in Economics. Besides offering the core courses
available in other universities, it includes themes in some of the emerging areas in economics such as insurance and
finance that are expected to be extremely useful in the present scenario of economic liberalization and globalization.
Some of the courses require an understanding of mathematical applications, particularly calculus and linear algebra.
Students are expected to be conversant with basic mathematics covered at +2 level.
The Programme comprises 66 Credits covered through 11 Courses, 9 compulsory and 2 optional. All the courses
covered in the first year are compulsory. In the second year, the first four courses given in the list below (MEC6, MEC7,
MEC108 and MEC109) are Compulsory while rests are optional.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.

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 Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MEC 101 Microeconomic Analysis 6
MEC 102 Macroeconomic Analysis 6
MEC 103 Quantitative Methods 6
MEC 4 Economics of Growth and Development 6
MEC 205 Indian Economic Policy 6
II Year
Compulsory Courses
MEC 106 Public Economics 6
MEC 7 International Trade and Finance 6
MEC 108 Economics of Social Sector and Environment 6
MEC 109 Research Methods in Economics 6
Optional Courses (Choose 12 credits only)
MECE 001 Econometric Methods 6
MECE 103 Actuarial Economics: Theory and Practice 6
MECE 4 Financial Institutions and Markets 6
MECP 101 Project Work 6
MWG 11 Women in the Economy 8
MGSE 9 Gender Issues in Work 4
Employment andProductivity (To be taken together with
MWG11 or MEDSE46)

MEDSE 46 Development Issues and Perspectives 8

Total Credits 66
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Narayan Prasad,[email protected], Ph. 011-29572745
Dr.Vijeta Banwari, [email protected],Ph.01129572711

5.21 Master of Arts (Public Administration) (MPA)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
The aim of the Master‘s Degree in Public Administration is to provide comprehensive knowledge to the learners on the
nature of public administration in India in the globalization context with focus on the role of the State, Public Sector and
Public Private Interface. The growing role of Civil Society groups, human resources, e-governance and Public systems
management will be the central focus. The programme would be able to develop the conceptual faculties of the learners
on various administrative theories, postulates, models, processes, methods, instruments, techniques, etc.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or a higher degree from a recognised University.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

I Year
MPA 11 State, Society and Public Administration 8
MPA 12 Administrative Theory 8
MPA 13 Public Systems Management 8
MPA 14 Human Resource Management 8
II Year
Compulsory Courses
MPA 15 Public Policy and Analysis 8

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 MPA 16 Decentralisation and LocalGovernance 8
Optional Courses
MPA 17 Electronic Governance 4
MPA 18 Disaster Management } (To be taken together) 4
MSO2 Research Methodologies and Methods 8
MPS 3 India: Democracy and Development 8
MPAP 2 Project Work 8
Total Credits 64

Learners who opt for Project Work are to write dissertation of 10000-15000 words. This course is
recommended for those who are interested in pursuing further studies in Public Administration.
Programme Coordinators: Prof. E. Vayunandan, [email protected], Ph. 9810333831
Prof. Alka Dhameja, [email protected], Ph. 9811101033

5.22 Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
The general objective of this programme is to contribute to building of professional human resources to meet
the varied demands for information handling in libraries and information centres in the country. The
programme comprises Core Courses (8) and Elective Courses(2).

Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree in Library and/or Information Science or Associateship from NISCAIR or DRTC
Medium of Instruction: English. Students can write assignments and TEE in Hindi language also
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Compulsory Courses
MLI 101 Information, Communication and Society 4
MLII 101 Information Sources, Systems and Services 4
MLI 102 Management of Library and Information Centres 4
MLII 102 Information Processing and Retrieval 4
MLII 103 Fundamentals of Information Communication Technologies 4
MLII 104 Information Communication Technologies: Applications 4
MLIP 2 Project 4
MLII 105 Internship 4
Elective Courses (Choose any two only)
MLIE 101 Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials 4
MLIE 102 Research Methodology 4
MLIE 103 Academic Library System 4
MLIE 104 Technical Writing 4
MLIE 105 Informatrics and Scientometrics 4
MLIE 106 Public Library System and Services 4
Total Credits 40
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Archana Shukla, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572743

5.23 Master of Arts (Anthropology)(MAAN)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
Anthropology is the study of human beings in time and space. The programme is based on integrated approach to
the subject incorporating insights from physical, social and archaeological anthropology. The thrust is laid on an
in-depth understanding involving holistic approach of Anthropology using theoretical and practical techniques. The
programme is aimed at developing professional competence of the subject in light of perceivable need for trained
anthropologists in academic and research institutes, NGO‘s, government organizations, health sectors and applied
sciences. The focus of the programme is to equip the learners to employ anthropological insight to understand and
relate contemporary biosocial shift. It provides an opportunity to a large segment of people desirous to understand

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 essence of the subject.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MANI 1 Anthropology and Methods of Research (Theory and Project) 8
MANI 2 Physical Anthropology (Theory and Practical) 8
MAN 1 Social Anthropology (Theory) 8
MAN 2 Archaeological Anthropology (Theory) 8
II Year
Compulsory Courses
MANP 1 Field work Dissertation 8
MANI 3 Practicing Anthropology (Theory and Project) 8
Elective Courses (Choose any two only)
MANE 1 Human Genetics (Theory and Practical) 8
MANE 2 Human Growth & Development (Theory and Practical) 8
MANE 3 Comparative Ethnography (Theory) 8
MANE 4 Gender and Society (Theory) 8
MANE 5 Environmental Anthropology (Theory) 8
MANE 6 Social Stratification (Theory) 8
MANE 7 Tribes in India (Theory) 8
Total Credits 64

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Palla Venkatramana, Ph: 011-29572729, 9013627663

5.24 Master of Arts (Gandhi and Peace Studies)(MGPS)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
Programme Objectives:
 To provide opportunities of higher studies to the learners
 To provide quality education at post-graduate level in theoretical and applied Gandhian & Studies Peace.
Conflict Management and Social Regeneration
 To provide an in-depth knowledge in the area of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution and enable
the learners to specialize in one of the Gandhian modelsof development.
 To provide the learners the opportunities of continuing higher education at the M.Phil/Ph.D.level.
 To widen the scope of the learners for further research, training and career opportunities in economic,
social, gender, political, environmental and sustainable development issues.
 To enable the learners to join careers in teaching research, NGOs in Peace making and Peace building.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
st
1 Year
MGP 1 Gandhi: The Man and His Times 4
MGP 2 Philosophy of Gandhi 4
MGP 3 Gandhi‘s Social Thought 4
MGP 4 Gandhi‘s Political Thought 4

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 MGPE 6 Gandhi‘s Economic Thought 4
MGPE 7 Non-violent Movements after Gandhi 4
MGPE 9 Gandhi in the 21st Century 4
MGPE 14 Gandhi, Ecology and Sustainable Development 4
2nd Year
(Compulsory)
MGP 5 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution 4
(Optional) Choose only 28 credits
MGPE 8 Gandhi Approach to Peace and Conflict Resolutions 4
MGPE 10 Conflict Management, Transformation and Peace Building 4
MGPE 11 Human Security 4
MGPE 12 Women and Peace 4
MGPE 13 Civil Society, Political Regimes and Conflict 4
MGPE 15 Introduction to Research Methods 4
MGPE 16 Human Rights: Indian Perspective 4
MGPE 17 *Project Work 8
Total Credits 64

* Dissertation ( 8 credits) : Project Work is optional and may be taken up in lieu of two 4 credit courses. Project work with
experiential dimension will encourage empirical studies on social problems going Gandhi movements etc.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Satish Kumar, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572732

5.25 Master of Computer Applications (MCA_NEW)

School of Computer & Information Sciences (SOCIS)
The broad objective of the Master of Computer Applications programme is to prepare graduate students for productive
careers in software industry and academia by providing an environment for teaching and research in the core and
emerging areas of the discipline. The programme‘s thrust is on giving the students a thorough and sound background
in the oretical and application- oriented courses relevant to the latest computer software development.

Eligibility:
(a) (i)Passed B.C.A/B.Sc (Computer Science)/ B.Sc. (IT)/ B.E.(CSE)/ B.Tech. (CSE)/B.E. (IT)/B.Tech. (IT) or
Equivalent Degree.
OR
(ii) Passed any Graduation Degree (e.g.:B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc/B.Com./ B.A./B.Voc./etc.) preferably with Mathematics
at 10+2 level or at Graduation level.
(b) Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying
examination.
The students of category a (ii) are required to register and successfully complete the following
compulsory Bridge courses of IGNOU along with Master of Computer Applications programme:
Students WITH Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level:
1. MCS-201 (Programming in C and Python)
2. MCS-208 (Data Structures and Algorithm)
Students WITHOUT Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level:
1. BCS-012 (Basic Mahematics)
2. MCS-201 (Programming in C and Python)
3. MCS-208 ( Data Structures and Algorithm)
Students who have already successfully completed any of these Bridge courses, viz., BCS -012, MCS-201, MCS-
208 of IGNOU, are required to register and successfully complete the remaining bridge courses only.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
The programme has been divided into two semesters per year (January-June and July-December). Consequently, there
will be two examinations every year – one in the month of June for the January to June Semestercourses and the
other is December for the July to December semester courses. The students are at liberty to appear any of the
examinations conducted by the University during the year subject to completing the minimum time frame and other
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 formalities prescribed for the programme.

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

First Year
I Semester
MCS 211 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4
MCS 212 Discrete Mathematics 4
MCS 213 Software Engineering 4
MCS 214 Professional Skills and Ethics 2
MCS 215 Security and Cyber Laws 2
MCSL 216 DAA and Web Design Lab 2
MCSL 217 Software Engineering Lab 2
II Semester
MCS 218 Data Communication and Computer Networks 4
MCS 219 Object Oriented Analysis and Design 4
MCS 220 Web Technologies 4
MCS 221 Data Warehousing and Data Mining 4
MCSL 222 OOAD and Web Technologies Lab 2
MCSL 223 Computer Network and Data Mining Lab 2
SecondYear
III Semester
MCS 224 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 4
MCS 225 Accountancy and Financial Management 4
MCS 226 Data Science and Big Data 4
MCS 227 Cloud Computing and IoT 4
MCSL 228 AI and Machine Learning Lab 2
MCSL 229 Cloud and Data Science Lab 2
IV Semester
MCS 230 Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision 4
MCS 231 Mobile Computing 4
MCSP 232 Project 12
Total Credits 80

No. of Theory Courses -15, No. of Practical Courses -6, Project-1, Total Credits: 80
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Manish Kumar, [email protected]

5.26 Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MARD)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)

The discipline of Rural Development is of vital significance for the understanding of developmental issues related to
rural society. The syllabus of M.A. Programme in Rural Development is designed to include such diverse academic
contents as are essential in the making of this discipline in the Indian context. An essential component of this
programme is dissertation based on empirical research in rural areas. The programme will be useful to personnel
working in various Government Departments/agencies, NGO‘s, cooperative banks and other institutes engaged in
rural transformation. It will also be beneficial for fresh graduates interested in pursuing career in the discipline
of rural development.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University in any Stream.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year (Compulsory)
MRD 101 Rural Development : Indian Context 6
MRD 102 Rural Development Programmes 6
MRD 103 Rural Development Planning and Management 6
MRD 004 Research Methods in Rural Development 6
MRDP 1 Dissertation 12
II Year (Choose any five)
RDD 06 Rural Health Care 6
RDD 07 Communication and Extension in Rural Development 6
MRDE 101 Rural Social Development 6
MRDE 002 Voluntary Action in Rural Development 6
MRDE 003 Land Reforms and Rural Development 6
MRDE 004 Entrepreneurship and Rural Development 6
Total Credits 66

Programme Coordinator: Mr.Buta Singh, [email protected], PH.01129573066

5.27 Master of Science (Food Nutrition) (MSCDFSM)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
The M.Sc. Programme in the area of Dietetics and Food Service Management has been developed with a view to
address the needs of training work force/developing manpower (dietitians, nutrition counsellors, food service
managers etc.) for the emerging employment sector (hospital/community dietetics, food service management). The
programme will offer unique opportunity of higher education to learners to enrich their working lives by entering into
the market and/or starting their own food service unit, leading to entrepreneurship. The programme also focuses on
upgrading the professional competencies of serving personnel in food service establishments, such as dietitians, diet
technicians, counsellors etc. upgrading their knowledge and equipping them with productive skills to enhance their
career progression andemployability.
The special feature of the programme is that it has a provision of exit point for learners in the form of Post Graduate
Diploma in Dietetics and Public Nutrition (PGDDPN) after having successfully completed 30 credit course work and
three months internship programme (16 credits).
Eligibility: B.Sc. (Home Science) specialization in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition or PG Diploma in
Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition or Graduate (B.Sc. Hons.) or equivalent (MBBS, BHHS etc) from the following
background – Home Science/ Food Science and Technology, Life Science, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical, Catering along
with the DNHE or CNCC or CFN offered by IGNOU (Simultaneous admission for CFN/CNCC is also permitted).
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MFN 1 Applied Physiology 4

MFN 2 Nutritional Biochemistry 2

MFNL 2 2

MFN 3 Food Safety and Food Microbiology 2

MFNL 3 2
MFN 4 Advance Nutrition 4
MFNL 4 2
MFN 5 Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition 4
MFNL 5 2
MFN 6 Public Nutrition 4
MFNL 6 2

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 MFN 7 Entrepreneurship and Food Service Management 4
MFNL 7 2
MFN 8 Principles of Food Science 2
MFNL 8 2
MFN 9 Research Methods and Biostatistics 6

MFN 10 Understanding Computer Applications 2

MFNP 11 Internship Programme 16*

MFNP 12 Dissertation 8

Total Credits 72

* Three Months Internship

For MSc. (DFSM) Programme:

1stYearCourses : MFN1, MFN2, MFNL2, MFN3, MFNL3, MFN6, MFNL6, MFN8, MFNL8 and MFN10
2nd Year Courses: MFN 4, MFNL 4, MFN 5, MFNL 5, MFN 7, MFNL 7, MFN 9, MFNP 11 and MFNP 12
For PGDDPN Programme:
Courses: MFN 1, MFN 2, MFN 3, MFN 4, MFN 5, MFNL 5, MFN 6, MFNL 6, MFN 7, MFNL 7 and MFNP 11

Practical: Practical courses constitute the backbone of the MSc. (DFSM) programme. Participation in the practical
sessions is absolutely compulsory. Each practical course is worth 2 credits and the duration of the practical sessions
is 7 days i.e. 14 sessions of 4 hours each. The term end practical examination will be held in the 15 th session of
the practical spell.
Internship: Duration of internship for three months in the Dietetic Department of a recognized hospital/ institution,
for the award of M.Sc.(DFSM) degree is compulsory (except in case of credit transfer cases). For PGDDPN learners‘
internship for three months is compulsory.
University allows credit transfer in the MSc. (DFSM) Programme to students (with a degree in Post Graduate Diploma
in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition only) who have successfully completed a three month internship programme
from a recognized institutions/ university in the last 5years.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Deeksha Kapur,[email protected],Ph. 011-29536347, 29572960

5.28 Master of Science (Counselling and Family Therapy) (MSCCFT)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
The M.Sc. programme in the area of Counselling and Family Therapy is aimed at developing professionals in this
vital field, which is gaining greater salience in the present times both from social and employment perspectives.
The contemporary social scenario has resulted in an increased need and demand for professional support in terms
of counselling and family therapy, which is being increasingly recognized as an effective approach both for
promoting positives like strengthening family ties, fostering positive parenting, and increasing resilience of individuals
in vulnerable situations as well as for addressing negative aspects such as socio-psychological problems, maladaptive
behaviours, declining mental health, and psychosomatic disorders that are being increasingly witnessed in the
present times. However, though the need for counselling and family therapy professionals is being increasingly felt,
there is a dearth of professional support and experts who could lend a helping hand in promoting positive family
processes and help individual family members in distress in a comprehensive way. As a result, there is a tremendous
felt need for education and training in this area. By developing the requisite knowledge, understanding, attitudes and
skills in the area of Counselling and Family Therapy, this unique programme of study would help to train professional
cadres in the field, equipping them for both wage-employment and self-employment, and thus fill the
existinglacuna.

A remarkable feature of this programme of study is its focus on the applied aspect and the thrust on opportunities
for hands-on experience for the learner. In fact, almost half the credits of this Master‘s Degree Programme are ear-
marked for application-oriented learning opportunities. In the second year of the programme, the learner has the

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 option to be trained in Marital and Family Therapy and Counselling, Child and Adolescent Counselling and Family
Therapy or Substance Abuse Counselling and Family Therapy. Yet another special feature of the programme is that
it has a provision of exit point for learners (after successful completion of the first year courses) in the form of P.G.
Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy (PGDCFT). The programme has theory, supervised practicum, internship,
and dissertation ascomponents.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s degree in any subject from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MCFT 1 Human Development and Family Relationships 4
MCFTL 1 Human Development and Family Relationships Supervised Practicum 2
MCFT 2 Mental Health and Disorders 4
MCFTL 2 Mental Health and Disorders Supervised Practicum 2
MCFT 3 Counselling and Family Therapy: Basic Concepts & Theoretical Perspectives 4
MCFTL 3 Counselling and Family Therapy: Basic Concepts & Theoretical Perspectives
Supervised Practicum 2
MCFT 4 Counselling and Family Therapy: Applied Aspects 4
MCFTL 4 Counselling and Family Therapy: Applied Aspects Supervised Practicum 2
MCFT 5 Counselling and Family Therapy: Research Methods and Statistics 4
MCFTL 5 Counselling and Family Therapy: Research Methods and Statistics Supervised Practicum 2
MCFTL 8 Reflective Journal 2
II Year
MCFT 6 Applied Social Psychology 4
MCFTL 6 Applied Social Psychology-Supervised Practicum 2
MCFT 7 Counselling and Family Therapy: Applications and Interventions 4
MCFTL 7 Counselling and Family Therapy: Applications and Interventions
Supervised Practicum 2
MCFTP1 Internship 6
MCFTP2 Dissertation 8
Elective courses (choose any one pair of Electives from the following):
MCFTE1 Marital and Family Therapy & Counselling 2
MCFTE4 Marital and Family Therapy & Counselling Supervised Practicum 4
OR
MCFTE2 Child and Adolescent Counselling and Family Therapy 2
MCFTE5 Child and Adolescent Counselling and Family Therapy Supervised Practicum 4
OR
MCFTE3 Substance Abuse Counselling and Family Therapy 2
MCFTE6 Substance Abuse Counselling and Family Therapy Supervised Practicum 4
Total Credits 64
Programme Coordinators: Prof. Neerja Chadha, [email protected], Ph. 29572959, 29534066
Dr. Amiteshwar Ratra, [email protected]

5.29 Master of Social Work (MSW)

School of Social Work (SOSW)
The MSW programme offers opportunity to learners for higher studies in professional social work. Besides offering the
core courses pertaining to social work curriculum across the globe and India, it includes themes in some of the
pertinent areas in social work such as globalization; migration, history of social work in India, theory paper on
social work practicum and a course on HIV/ AIDS which are expected to be highly useful in the present day context.
The practical components have been meticulously prepared to provide the learners, hands on training, which will
enable the candidates to find suitable placements with in and out side the country.
For those seeking admission from January 2019 session onwards, it may be noted that they are offered the revised
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 version of MSW Programme. The highlights of the revised version include Block Placement and Internship in
practical component and emphasis on Social Work in African Context, Criminal Justice, Contemporary Methods and
Values of Social Work and International Social Work. Accordingly, a student is expected to successfully complete 72
credits which include compulsory courses, elective courses as well as fieldwork. The details of which are given below:
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
ProgrammeDetails:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year (Compulsory Courses)
MSW 1 Origin and Development of Social Work 4
MSW 2 Professional Social Work: Indian Perspectives 4
MSW 5 Social Work Practicum and Supervision 4
Elective Courses (Choose any Two)
MSW 3 Basic Social Science Concepts 4
MSW 4 Social Work and Social Development 4
MSW 6 Social Work Research 4
MSWE 10 Social Work in African Context 4
MSW 32 Social Work and Criminal Justice 4
Field Work (Compulsory)
MSWL13 Social Work Practicum-I 8
MSWL14 Block Placement 8
II Year
Compulsory Courses
MSW 7 Case work and Counselling: Working with Individuals 4
MSW 8 Social Group Work: Working with Groups 4
MSW 9 Community Organisation Management for Community Development 4
MSW 17 Contemporary Methods and Values of Social Work 4
Elective Courses (Choose any one)
MSWE1 HIV/AIDS: Stigma, Discrimination and Prevention 4
MSWE2 Women and Child Development 4
MSWE7 International Social Work 4
MSWE3 Disaster Management 4
MSWP1 Dissertation (Project work) 4
Field Work (Compulsory)
MSWL15 Social Work Practicum-II 8
MSWL16 Internship 8
Total Credits 72

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Saumya, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571696

5.30 Master of Social Work (Counselling)(MSWC)

School of Social Work (SOSW)
Masters in Social Work (Counselling) would provide both academic learning and professional education and training in
Counselling, extending beyond theoretical knowledge. This programme is tailored to suit counselors working in a
wide range of organizational and community contexts as well as individuals in a family. With the fast changing social
scenario, the problems being faced by people across the board are numerous. Unlike in the western world, Counselling
services are very inadequate in India. There is a growing demand for counselors in schools, corporate sector, health
care setting, social and welfare sectors, correctional settings etc. However, schools/universities where Counselling
course/ programme are taught in India are very few. There is a good potential for employment in government as
well as NGO sectors. There is an urgent need for specially trained counselors to handle the stress of employees
working with call centres, corporate sectors, families, family courts, correctional settings, school, universities and
educational institutions, rehabilitation centres, refugee camps, institutions for the differently abled, aged, child care
and adoption centres, family planning, voluntary Counselling and testing centres, rural sectors especially where
farmers are driven to commit suicide, de-addiction centres etc.
MSW(C) Programme would be offered initially through one or two Learner Support Centres under each Regional
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 Centre. The programme can be taken only through activated Learner Support Centres or special Learner Support
Centres through each Regional Centre. This Programme is offered both in English and Hindi. For Field Work in the
MSW (Counselling) programme much focus is given on specialization in Counselling and 40 percent weightage is given
for the practicum.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi
ProgrammeDetails:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MSW 1 Origin and Development of Social Work 4
MSW 2 Professional Social Work: Indian Perspectives 4
MSW 5 Social Work Practicum and Supervision 4
MSW 8 Social Group Work: Working with Groups 4
MSW 9 Community Organisation Management for Community Development 4
MSWL46 Social Work Practicum-I 8
MSWL47 Block Placement 8
II Year
MSW 12 Introduction to Life Characteristics and Challenges 4
MSW 13 Introduction to Psychological Basis of Counselling 4
MSW 14 Relevance of Social Case Work in Counselling 4
MSW 15 Basics of Counselling 4
MSW 16 Fields of Counselling 4
MSWL48 Social Work Practicum-II 8
MSWL49 Internship 8
Total Credits 72
Programme Coordinator: Dr. N. Ramya, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571693

5.31 Master of Arts (Education)(MAEDU)

School of Education (SOE)
The M.A. (Education) programme aims at producing a team of well-trained individuals knowledgeable in education &
its various dimensions. More specifically, the M.A.(Education) programme intends to:
a) provide learning-experience, which will enable students to understand and appreciate knowledge structures and
paradigms of education;
b) develop professional for effective participation in educational actions in different areas of education; and
c) create a community of scholars adequately equipped for participation in educational discourse.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree in any discipline with or without a Degree in Education from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Framework
The M.A. (Education) programme comprises four groups of courses with differential weightage. The total number of
credits will be 68 and each student is expected to cover 34 credits each year.
Group A: Basic Course on Education
Group B: Core Courses
Group C: Courses on Knowledge Generation in Education Group
D: Specialized Areas in Education
Programme Details:
Group A: Basic Course on Education (4 Credits)
This course provides a concise but comprehensive articulation of education. The course familiarizes learners with the
various aspects and task areas in the field of education. It also provides a conceptual overview of education with its

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multiplicity and complexity.
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MES 11 Understanding Education 4
Group B: Core Courses
The core courses are intended to provide an in-depth understanding of the significant aspects of education. They bring
out the variety of concepts, processes, and tasks in education in a proper ‗educational‘ perspective. With these in
view, four courses are visualized, all of which are compulsory for all students.
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MES 12 Education: Nature and Purposes 6
MES 13 Learning, Learner and Development 6
MES 14 Societal Context of Education 6
MES 15 Operational Dimensions of Education 6
Group C: Courses on Knowledge Generation in Education
The course structure of Group C is worked out in such a way that there is adequate scope for both theoretical
understanding of the process of knowledge generation in education as well as ‗hands on‘ experience in research
activities. The theoretical understanding of the process of knowledge generation in education is presented in the course
on ―Educational Research‖. Similarly, the practical experience in educational research has been visualised with a more
meaningful and rewarding experience in the form of adissertation.
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MES 16 Educational Research 6
MESP 1 Dissertation 10
Group D: Specialised Areas in Education
Under Group D, you have to complete four or five courses worth 24 credits in one specialized area. You have to choose
one out of five specialized areas. The specialized areas are Higher Education, Distance Education, Educational
Technology, Educational Management and Adult Education. If you have already acquired a Diploma / Post-Graduate
Diploma in any of the offered areas of specialization, you are required to choose one area of specialization from the
remaining areas of specialization. For example, if you have acquired a PG Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET),
you are required to choose one from the remaining areas of specialization i.e. Distance Education, Higher Education,
Educational Management and Adult Education.

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Higher Education
MES 101 Higher Education: Its Context and Linkages 6
MES 102 Instruction in Higher Education 6
MES 103 Higher Education: The Psycho-social Context 6
MES 104 Planning and Management of Higher Education 6
Distance Education
MES 111 Growth and Philosophy of Distance Education 4
MES 112 Design and Development of Self-Learning Print Materials 4
MES 113 Learner Support Services 4
MES 114 Management of Distance Education 6
MES 115 Communication Technology for Distance Education 6
Educational Technology
MES 131 Educational Technology : An Overview 6
MES 132 Computer in Education 6
MES 133 Selection and Intergration of Technology in Educational Processes 6
MES 134 Designing, Development and Delivery of Courseware 6
Educational Management
MES 41 Growth and Development of Educational Management 6
MES 42 Dimensions of Educational Management 6

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 MES 43 Organizational Behaviour 6
MES 44 Institutional Management 6
Adult Education
MAE 1 Understanding Adult Education 6
MAE 2 Policy Planning and Implementation of Adult Education in India 6
MAE 3 Knowledge Management, Information Dissemination and
Networking in Adult Education 6
MAE 4 Extension Education and Development 6
Course to be offered in 1st Year of the programme (Total 34 Credits) (All Compulsory)

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MES 11 Understanding Education 4
MES 12 Education: Nature and Purposes 6
MES 13 Learning, Learner and Development 6
MES 14 Societal Context of Education 6
MES 15 Operational Dimensions of Education 6
MES 16 Educational Research 6
Courses to be offered in 2nd Year of the Programme (Total 34 Credits)
1. Out of the following Specialized Areas, a learner has to choose one specialized area.
A. Higher Education (24Credits)
B. Distance Education (24Credits)
C. Educational Technology (24Credits)
D. Educational Management (24Credits)
E. Adult Education (24Credits)
2. Dissertation Work (10Credits)
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Nirod Kumar Dash, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572931
Dr. Niradhar Dey, [email protected], Ph.011-29572994

5.32 Master of Arts (Distance Education) (MADE)

Staff Training & Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE)
This Programme has been designed to develop human resource in various specialized are as of Distance Education.
Eligibility: Graduates in any discipline may take admission into this 2 years programme.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year*
MDE 411 Growth and Philosophy of Distance Education 6
MDE 412 Instructional Design 6
MDE 413 Learner Support Systems and Services 6
MDE 414 Management of Distance Education 6
MDE 518 Educational Communication Technologies 8
II Year
MDE 415 Research Methods for Distance Education 6

MDE 416 Curriculum Development in Distance Education 6

MDE 417 Distance Education: Economic Perspective 6
MDE 419 Staff Training and Development in Distance Education 6
MDEP 520 Project Work 8

Total Credits 64

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 MDE 521* Technology and Resources for Teaching Learning Process (only for 2
learners enrolled before July 2020)

Note*: MADE programme has been revised from 60 to 64 credits since July 2020. All such students who have
completed 1st year MADE or PGDDE (having 30 credits) before july 2020 and are now seeking re-registration into 2nd
year through lateral entry must complete bridge course MDE 521, in order to have equivalency with the revised MADE
programme of 64 credits.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Anita Priyadarshini, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572607

5.33 Master of Arts (Adult Education) (MAAE)

School of Education (SOE)
This programme is meant for all those interested in entering and seeking career in the field of adult education
and allied areas as well as for those working with any institution in formal, non-formal or informal sector. It aims
at promoting professional competency and capacity building of pre-service and in-service people in the field of adult
education and allied areas.
Programme Objectives:
 To develop in them the national and international perspective of various aspects of theory and practice of
adult education.
 To upgrade their knowledge and understanding of policies and programmes of adult, continuing and extension
education, development and welfare, among others.
 To enhance their understanding and skills of documentation, management and dissemination of knowledge and
information on various aspects and processes of adult education.
 To improve their knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities related to organizing and managing an adult
learning setup.
 To equip them with the skills of involving the community in participatory planning, development and transaction
of curriculum as well as training, evaluation and research processes related to adult education and development.
 To enhance their understanding and skills of networking at local, state, national and international levels for
their personal, social, and professional development.
 To enable them to critically analyse, appreciate and promote the role of adult education in the emerging
social, political, cultural, economic, developmental and other situations for effecting transformation at the
national and international levels.

Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree from any recognized University

Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I year
MAE 1 Understanding Adult Education 6
MAE 2 Policy Planning and Implementation of Adult Education in India 6
MAE 3 Knowledge Management, Information Dissemination and Networking
in AdultEducation 6
MES 16 Educational Research 6
MAEL 1 Practical Work Components 10
II year
Compulsory Courses
MAE 4 Extension Education and Development 6
MAE 5 Population and Development Education 6
MAEP 1 Dissertation 10
Optional Courses
MAEE1* Sustainable Development 6
MESE 61* Open and Distance LearningSystems 6
MAEE 2** Basics of Legal Awareness 6
MESE62** Vocational Education 6
Total Credits 68

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 * Indicates that the student should select only one out of MAEE 1 and MESE 61Courses.
** indicates that the student should select only one out of MAEE 2 and MESE 62Courses.
After successful completion of all courses of first year, the student shall be awarded Post
Graduate Diploma in Adult Education (PGDAE).
Programme Coordinator: Dr. M.V. Lakshmi Reddy, [email protected],[email protected],
Ph. 011-29572935 / Mobile: 9868956537
Dr. Elizabeth Kuruvilla, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572933, Mobile: 9868478942

5.34 Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM)

School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management (SOTHSM)
The MTTM Programme is designed for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in tourism sector at
managerial level. This is for aspiring entrepreneurs or those running their own tourism agencies. The programme
consists of four semesters:
Eligibility:

Category 1: BTS, BA(Tourism); B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration (BHM); Bachelor‘s in Hotel Management
(approved by AICTE) and those students who have done their graduation in any field along with a Diploma in Tourism,
which is recognized in the University system or by AICTE.

Category 2: A Bachelor‘s Degree in any field. (However, all students of Category 2 will have to pass four additional
Tourism foundation courses during their period of study.)
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

I Year
I Semester
MTTM 1 Management Functions and Behaviour in Tourism 4
MTTM 2 Human Resource Planning and Development in Tourism 4
MTTM 3 Managing Personnel in Tourism 4
MTTM 4 Information Management Systems and Tourism 4
II Semester
MTTM 5 Accounting and Finance for Managers inTourism 4
MTTM 6 Marketing for Tourism Managers 4
MTTM 7 Managing Sales and Promotion in Tourism 4
MTTM 8 Managing Entrepreneurship and Small Business in Tourism 4
II Year
III Semester
MTTM 9 Understanding Tourism Markets 4
MTTM 10 Tourism Impacts 4
MTTM 11 Tourism Planning and Development 4
MTTM 16 Dissertation 8
IV Semester
MTTM 12 Tourism Products: Design and Development 4
MTTM 13 Tourism Operations 4
MTTM 14 Tourist Transport Operations (Road Transport) 4
MTTM 115 MICE Management 4
Total Credits 68

All students seeking admission under Category 2 (see table of Programmes) will have to pass the following
four courses during their period of study.

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

TS 1 Foundation Course in Tourism 8
TS 2 Tourism Development: Products, Operations and CaseStudies 8

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 TS 3 Management in Tourism 8
TS 6 Tourism Marketing 8
Total Credits 32

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Tangjakhombi Akoijam, Ph. 011-29571756

5.35 Master of Arts (Philosophy)(MAPY)

School of Inter-disciplinary & Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS)
The Master‘s programme in philosophy in distance learning mode is intended not only to enhance career prospects for
students but also to train the mind for better logical thinking, mental discipline, ability for analysis and synthesis,
critical reflection on social and political realities. Philosophy broadens people‘s vision towards national integration,
genuine appreciation of others‘ ‗worldviews‘, better understanding of various thought patterns and peaceful co-
existence. It also becomes a means to social transformation to build a better nation and to ensure social equality,
human dignity and human rights for the citizens. The Master‘s programme in Philosophy has the following major
components: 1) Compulsory Courses-16 credits; 2) Elective Courses-48 credits. Students can choose 6 electives in
the first year and 6 electives in the second year. To successfully complete this programme, you will have to earn 64
credits over a period of 2 to 4 years. This programme is offered only in English. However, a student is permitted to
write the exam in Hindi.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or equivalent.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
Compulsory Course
MPY 1 Indian Philosophy 8
Elective Courses (Choose any six)
MPYE 1 Logic 4
MPYE 2 Ethics 4
MPYE 3 Epistemology 4
MPYE 4 Philosophy of Human Person 4
MPYE 5 World Religions 4
MPYE 6 Dalit Philosophy 4
MPYE 7 Research Methodology in Philosophy 4
MGP 5 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution 4
II Year
Compulsory Courses
MPY 2 Western Philosophy 8
Elective Courses (Choose any six)
MPYE 8 Metaphysics 4
MPYE 9 Philosophy of Science and Cosmology 4
MPYE 10 Philosophy of Religion 4
MPYE 11 Philosophy of Art (Aesthetics) 4
MPYE 12 Tribal Philosophy 4
MPYE 13 Philosophy of Technology 4
MPYE 14 Philosophy of Mind 4
MPYE 15 Gandhian Philosophy 4
MPYE 16 Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo 4
MPYP 1 Dissertation 4
Total Credits 64
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Nandini Sinha Kapur, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573376

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5.36 Master of Science (Environmental Science) (MSCENV)
School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS)
Undoubtedly, the earth is finding itself difficult to sustain a growing human population. The issues concerned with the
environment are many and are interconnected so much so that a holistic, scientific and sustainable environmental
management strategy is the need of the hour. Master of Science (Environmental Science) Programme aims at
generating skilled man power to tackle the growing environmental and developmental problems and changes arising
from the transition to a sustainable society. This programme will give an insight into the socio-economic causes and
the characteristics of pollution and degradation of the natural environment, including the effects on human beings, the
atmosphere, ecosystem and the other organisms. The programme will provide learners with the necessary means to
develop the capacity to carry out independent assessments on environmental issues. In addition, learners will be well
equipped to analyze and assess environmental systems and problems; be able to propose sustainable solutions to
environmental problems; and contribute to the development of policies and strategies for environmental planning.
Being an interdisciplinary field of knowledge, environmental science includes specializations with multidisciplinary
scope in which the students will learn to address the challenges of maintenance of environmental integrity for
sustainable development in relation to human activities.
Programme Objectives:
• To equip the learners with knowledge and understanding of the physical, chemical and biological processes of the
environment
• To expose the learners with theoretical principles involved in air, water and soil pollution and monitoring systems
• To emphasize the principles and practices involved in sustainable natural resources management and environmental
management
• To impart knowledge and understanding in impact assessment, environmental audit and laws.

Eligibility: Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline Science/Engineering/Agricultural Science/Forestry/Veterinary Science

from a recognized University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
First Year
I Semester
MEV 11 Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Ecology 4
MEV 12 Earth Processes 4
MEV 13 Environmental Chemistry 4
MEVL 11 Environmental Science Lab Course -1 4
II Semester
MEV 14 Sustainable Natural Resource Management 4
MEV 15 Environmental Pollution, Control and Management 4
MEV 16 Environmental Impact Assessment 4
MEVL 12 Environmental Science Lab Course -2 4
Elective Course (Choose any onecourse from the elective courses list) 4
Second Year
III Semester
MEV 17 Environmental Legislations 4
MEV 18 Environmental Health and Ecotoxicology 4
MEV 19 Research Methodology for Environmental Science 4
MEVL 13 Environmental Science Lab Course – 3 4
Elective Courses (Choose any onecourse from the elective courses list) 4
IV Semester
MEVP 11 Dissertation/Project 8
Elective Course (Choose any one course from the elective courses list) 4
Elective Course (Choose any onecourse from the elective courses list) 4
Elective Courses (Choose any four courses: One each for Sem. II & Sem.-III and two for Sem. IV)
MEVE 11 Global Climate Change 4

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 MEVE 12 Environmental Management 4
MEVE 13 Environmental Biotechnology 4
MEVE 14 Biodiversity Conservation and Management 4
MEVE 15 Disaster Management 4
MEVE 16 Urban Environment 4
MEVE 17 Environment and Society 4
MEVE 18 Instrumentation Techniques for Environmental Monitoring 4
MEVE 19 Environmental Issues 4
Total Credits 72

Programme Coordinators: Prof. Shachi Shah., [email protected], Ph. 011-29573380, Dr. V. Venkat
Ramanan, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571121 and Dr. Deeksha Dave, [email protected]

5.37 Master of Arts (Folklore and Culture Studies) (MAFCS)

School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS)
Folklore is one of the upcoming areas of research and pedagogy. The modular MAFCS Programme (the first year
programme being PGDFCS: 32 credits) aims at creating a pool of specialized folklorists who can create a niche for
themselves in fields of study like teaching and research departments in colleges and universities, libraries, museums,
archives, historical associations, culture councils, national centres of arts, publishing houses, funding agencies, and
the central and state government institutions, Agriculture, Rural Sociology, Extension,Medicine and Nursing,
Women's Studies, African American Studies, Popular Culture, English and Foreign Language/Literature Departmentsas
translators,interpreters,curators, musicologists, teachers,artists, performers, and many more.Film industry and TV
channels also have a high demand for follklorists. Folk Entrepreneurs are coming up in a big way as job
creators/providers, and this programme aims at creating self-reliant scholars of folklore.

A significant trend that emerges from the review of folklore is that in any period of human history, knowledge about
theory, data and method is insured by the socio-cultural conditions specific to that period. India is a country with
incredible cultural diversity. Each culture has its own traditional knowledge system. We are right when we say that
people in the new- millennial , the denizens of the digital societies have a notoriously short-span attention and
memory, and folk traditions are a part of endangered and dying cultures. Given such a situation, folklorists and
folklore researchers are vulnerable to multiplechallenges with regard to archiving, documentation and dissemination
of the folk material. MAFCS sincerely aims at filling that gap and is dedicated towards the preservation of a
dying/endangered traditional knowledge system. India‘s National Education Policy (NEP) and the University Grants
Commission (UGC) pay a lot of importance to culture, languages and folklore and MAFCS maintains a balance with
the points accentuated by the NEP and UGC.

MAFCS argues that all our classical art and literary forms have a folk background. Starting from our universities‘
syllabi to our coffee tables, classical literature always asserts its position, though we have failed to pay the due credit
to folk literature. A literature, the product of and is a representation of mass culture, is definitely authentic and full
fledged. Since there is this aspect of faithful representation of the ways of life of communities at the core of folk
literature, MAFCS considersfolk literature as autonomous. Folk is not something out there in a museum, it is a part
and parcel of our lives, and thus, is fit enough to be our mainstream research. The modern texts that have made
explicit use of the folk traditions to make it available to the readers today are also treated at par with the folk texts
that have only the oral tradition, called the ‗pure folk‘. MAFCS experiments with that idea. The key idea of the MAFCS
Programme is—folklore is flexible.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MFC 001 Folklore and Culture: Conceptual Perspectives 6
MFC 002 Tradition, Identity and Cultural Production 6
MFC 003 Cultural and Societal Transformation 6
MFC 004 Tribes of India: Identity, Culture and Lore 6
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 II Year
MFC 006 Folklore: Canon, Multimediality, Interdisciplinarity and Social Epistemology 8
MFC 007 Theories and Pedagogy of Folklore 8
MFC 008 Folk Representations 8
MFC 009 Approaches to Folklore 8
Total Credits 64

• A 2 credits ‗Translation of Folklore Coursework‘ will be allotted to the students who completed PGDFCS
(with only 30 credit, between 2009 and 2020) and joined the second year (MAFCS: 64 credits) on a modular
approach. The students have to take an email approval (of the Programme Coordinator) of the folk texts to be
translated.
Programme Coordinators: Prof. Nandini Sahu, [email protected], [email protected];
Ph. 011-29572785
Dr. Sadananda Sahoo, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573378

5.38 Master of Arts (Environmental and Occupational Health) (MAEOH)

School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS)
About the Programme:
Environmental and Occupational Health focuses on assessing the public health risks associated with biological,
chemical, physical, biomechanical and psychosocial hazards in natural and built environments. Environmental health
specialists focus on the effect of environmental pollution on the health of human beings.The Programme aims at
various concepts related to general environment, environment at the work place, related hazards and evaluation of
health risk assessment by providing solutions to various aspects of environmental health occupational hazard
management, epidemiology, health policy and management, and environmental health promotion. The successful
learners will be able to work with health practitioners, researchers and policy makers to develop, evaluate and monitor
health policies, programmes and practices related to healthy environments. The program was designed with an exit
option with PG Diploma after a study of 36 credits in Masters in Environmental and Occupational Health programme.
This program mainly focuses on environmental hazard exposure measurement, exposure control, and assessment of
health effects of occupational and environmental exposures. The proposed programme is in consonance with the
mission of Environmental and Occupational Health which is to prevent adverse health effects related to chemical and
biological contaminants in the environmental and occupational exposures through education, research, and service.
The central theme is prevention, focusing on initiatives for the society to decrease, the burden of occupational hazards
and environmental health.
Programme Objectives:
After completion of this Masters in Environmental andOccupational health programmethe learner will be able
to:
• Describe how the environment and human health interact at different levels.
• List the types of occupations and discuss how they can cause risk to human health
• Describe pathways of human exposure to hazardous agents and stressors in the environment and
workplace and their impact on human health
• Investigate how individual and population factors affect vulnerabilityand evaluate epidemiologic methods
used in occupational and environmental research and interpret findings.
• Identify and measure environmental and occupational hazards and develop strategies to prevent these
hazards affecting workers, property, environment and the general public.
• Develop mitigation strategies to contain and manage environmental and occupational hazards for positive
health
• Exhibit the knowledge and skills needed to improve the environmental sustainability of human health
systems
Target Group Profile and Admission Criteria:
Applicants must possess graduation from any discipline and a strong inclination and desire to build a career in
Environmental and Occupational health and should also have an interest in issues related to public health and
the environment. The admission criteria will be followed as per IGNOU norms.
• Professionals working in environmental and occupational sector and NGOs.
• Doctors, nurses, paramedical graduates & employees
• Employees from CPCB, Civil servants of State and Central Governments.
• Faculty, researchers and students in universities, research organizations and colleges.
• Graduates wanting to pursue a career in environmental management, occupational health & safety.
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• Graduates wanting to pursue a career in industrial health & safety.
The programme will be offered in the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode.
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Structure:
Course Code Title of the Course Type of Course Credits
I Year (36 CREDITS, 6 Core courses + 3 Electives out of 4)
MEV 1 Introduction to Environmental Health Theory 4
MEV 2 Environmental and Occupational Hazards Theory 4
MEV 3 Environmental Law and Management Theory 4
MEV 4 Environmental Toxicology Theory 4
MEV 6 Occupational Health and Safety Theory 4
MEVP 1 Project Project 4
MEVE 1 Environmental Impact Assessment for Environmental Elective 4
Health
MEVE 2 Health Care Elective 4
MEVE 3 Agriculture and Allied Sector Elective 4
MEVE 4 Industrial Sector Elective 4
* Electives- Three to be elected
II Year (36 CREDITS, 6 Core courses + 3 Electives out of 4)
MGSE 9 Gender Issues in Work, Employment and Productivity Theory 4
MEVE 15 Disaster Management Theory 4
MEV 14 Sustainable Natural Resource Management Theory 4
MIS 21 Safety Philosophy and Principles of Accident Prevention Theory 4
MPA 6 Disaster Medicine Theory 4
MEVE 11 Global Climate Change Theory 4
MPC 51 Fundamentals of Mental Health Elective 4
MGSE 4 Gender issues in Agriculture, Rural livelihoods and Natural Elective 4
Resource Management
MED 8 Globalization, Environment and Development Elective 4
MGY 1 Introduction to Geoinformatics Elective 4
* Electives- Three to be elected
Total Credits 72
PROGRAMME PACKAGE
The programmehas a blended approach. The package consists of self-instructional material in the form of
booklets/blocks and audio video materials. Web support will be available consisting of interactive content, quiz,
synchronous and asynchronous modes of communication like chat sessions, discussion forums, web resources etc.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The programme is implemented through a network of Learner‘s Learner Support Centres (LSCs). A team of trained
teachers called counselors have been identified and trained for organizing and conducting counseling sessions,
assignment and project evaluation in the Programme Learner Support Centres. The administrative control is through
the Regional Centres (RCs) of IGNOU located usually at state capitals in India and the School of Interdisciplinary and
Trans-Disciplinary Studies located at the IGNOU Headquarters, Delhi, India.
EVALUATION
Evaluation is done through the assessment of various courses. Evaluation in the form of assignments (continuous
assessments) andterm end examination of the various courses.A minimum of 40 per cent marks in each component
separately is required for successful completion of the programme. The learner has to complete 12 core courses and 6
electives in total 18 courses with 72 credits to get the Post-Graduationcertificate. After successful completion of the I
year the learner can get Post Graduate diploma with an exit option. Term-end examination of theory is held twice in a
year i.e. June and December. After successful completion of the programme the learners are awarded a certificate.
Programme Coordinators: Dr. B. Rupini, [email protected], Dr. Sushmitha Baskar ,
[email protected], & Prof.Ruchika Kuba, [email protected], Ph. No. 9911223373 ,011-29536667,

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5.39 Master of Arts (Sustainability Science) (MASS)

School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS)
The Sustainability Science is inter-and multidisciplinary in character and focuses on interaction between nature and
society. Sustainability Science is well established academic discipline across the world and acknowledged well as one of
the tools to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. In India, IGNOU is the first University in the
country to introduce this emerging disciplinein line with the principles of National Education Policy 2020. The MASS
mainly focuses on the genesis and principles of sustainable development, its tools, implementation and assessment
strategies in a holistic way. The basics of natural resource management, ecological economics, global and local efforts
for sustainable development through good governance, law and policy are integrated in an academic framework so that
students are able to understand the tools and techniques in developing and implementing sustainable development
projects.
Programme Objectives:
• To provide opportunity to the learners to deepen their knowledge and understanding about sustainable
development and the principles of Sustainability Science.
• To expand capacities of the learners on various theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable
development.
• To develop professional knowledge and skills in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
sustainable development projects and programmes
Eligibility: Graduate in any Discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Structure:
Course Code Title of the Course Type of Course Credits
I Year (36 CREDITS)
MSD 11 Sustainability Science Theory 4
MSD 12 Ecosystem and Natural Resources Theory 4
MSD 13 Socio-Cultural System Theory 4
MSD 14 Ecological Economics Theory 4
MSD 15 Institutions, Governance and Policies Theory 4
MSD 16 Strategies and models for sustainability Theory 4
MSD 17 Challenges to Sustainable Development Theory 4
MSD 19 Global Strategies to Sustainable Development Theory 4
MSD 20 Population, Health and Sustainability Theory 4
II Year (36 CREDITS)
MEV 25 Climate Change and Society Theory 4
MSD 21 Mountain and Hill Ecosystem Theory 4
MSD 22 Aquatic Ecosystem Theory 4
MEDS 51 Fundamentals of CSR Theory 6
MSD 23 Social Ecology, Globalisation and Sustainability Theory 4
MEDS 44 Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects and Programmes Theory 6
MSDP 18 Project Work Project 8
Total Credits 72

*Lateral Entry for PGDSS students: For the lateral entry, the learners registered in PGDSS (both ODL and ONLINE) from
July 2017 to July 2022, will have to complete the following three courses in place of MSDP 018: Project Work to
complete the M.A. in Sustainability Science Programme.
1) MSD 19 Global Strategies to Sustainable Development 4 credits
2) MSD 20 Population, Health and Sustainability 4 credits
3) MEVE 16 Urban Environment 4 credits
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Y.S.C. Khuman, [email protected], Mobile: 9953172074
Dr. Deeksha Dave, [email protected], Mobile: 9999660192; [email protected]

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5.40 Master of Arts (Environmental Studies) (MAEVS)
School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS)
The Programme will be offered with Modular approach. The learners after completing the first year (courses) of study
will be eligible to receive Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies. The Programme will have lateral Entry and
Exit.
The target learners of the Programme include the Fresh Graduates, School Teachers, College Faculty, Environmental
Executives, Policy makers, Journalists, Mid-career professionals, etc.
Programme Objectives
• To prepare the learners in a manner that they are able to recognize their role in environment protection.
• To demonstrate the interrelationship between the man-nature interactions.
• To provide knowledge of contemporary issues and challenges in environment.
• To enable the learners to independently apply and assimilate the cutting-edge knowledge in practice in
safeguarding environment.
Eligibility: Graduation in any Discipline from a recognized University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Structure:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
First Year
I Semester
MEV 011 Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Ecology 4
MEVE 019 Environmental Issues 4
MEV 015 Environmental Pollution, Control and Management 4
MEVE 017 Environmental and Society 4
MSD 019 Global Strategies to Sustainable Development 4
II Semester
MEV 016 Environmental Impact Assessment 4
MEVE 011 Global Climate Change 4
MEV 017 Environmental Legislations 4
MEVE 016 Urban Environment 4
MEV 014 Sustainable Natural Resource Management 4
Second Year
III Semester
MEV 019 Research Methodology for Environmental Science 4
MEVE 014 Biodiversity Conservation and Management 4
(Choose any Three courses from the following)
MEV 024 Climate Change Assessment Tools 4
MEV 002 Environmental and Occupational Hazards 4
MEV 025 Climate Change and Society 4
MSD 023 Social Ecology, Globalisation and Sustainability 4
MEV 018 Environmental Health and Ecotoxicology 4
MED 003 Energy and Environment 4
IV Semester
MEVE 012 Environmental Management 4
MEVE 015 Disaster Management 4
MEDS 042 Issues and Challenges in Urban Planning and Development 6
MEVP 012 Project Work 6
Total Credits 80

Programme Coordinators: Prof. Shachi Shah., [email protected], Ph. 011-29573380,

Dr. V. Venkat Ramanan, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571121 and
Dr. Deeksha Dave, [email protected]

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5.41 Master of Arts (Development Studies) (MADVS)
School of Extension & Development Studies (SOEDS)
This programme has been designed to impact quality education and training in the area of Development Studies.
The programme is meant for development professionals across the sectors and also to fresh graduates interested
in pursuing carrier and development professionals.
Programme Objectives:
 To impact knowledge on various aspects of development studies.
 To train qualified human resources in the professional area development studies.
 To develop professional skills in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development
projects and programmes.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University

Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year#
MDV 101 Introduction to Development and Development Theories 6
MDV 102 Dynamics of Development 6
MDV 103 Issues and Challenges of Development 6
MDV 4 Gender and Development 6
MDV 106 Research Methodology in Development Studies 6
MDV 109 Development in India - An Overview 6
II Year (Choose any 36 Credits)
MDV 105 Development Planning and Management 6
MDV 108 Development Communication and Extension 6
MDV 110 Training and Development 6
MDV 111 Local Self Governance and Development 6
MDV 115 Health and Development 6
MEDS 41 Introduction to Urban Development 6
MEDS 42 Issues and Challenges in Urban Planning and Development 6
MDVP 117 Project Work* 12

* Project work is equivalent to 2 courses or 12 credits

Programme Coordinators: Prof. P.V.K. Sasidhar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571665
Prof. B.K. Pattanaik, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571662
Prof. Nehal A. Farooquee, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571664

5.42 Master of Arts (Corporate Social Responsibility) (MACSR)

School of Extension & Development Studies (SOEDS)
CSR in India has come a long way from philanthropy in the form of charity to a regulatory mechanism. The companies
in India are governed by Clause 135 of the Companies Act 2013 to perform their CSR activities. The CSR rules have
been applicable from fiscal year 2014-15. CSR is rapidly evolving as a new field of study. Large companies are now
strategically engaging in development issues as a part of their CSR agenda. The process of responding to the CSR
agenda within an organization will require specialists in the field. MACSR will cater to capacity building of this increased
demand for trained CSR professionals
Programme Objectives:
1. To impart knowledge and understanding about CSR through Open and Distance Learning.
2. To expand the capacity of learners on various theoretical and practical aspects of CSR and development
work.
3. To develop professional knowledge in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CSR
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 4. To develop expertise in various thematic areas of CSR, and
5. To equip the learners with the needed skills in corporate ethics, governance and conflict resolution.
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Who Can Take Admission?
• Senior, mid-level and entry level employees of companies undertaking CSR.
• Professionals working in development sector and NGOs implementing CSR activities.
• Development functionaries and civil servants of State and Central Governments.
• Faculty, researchers and students in universities, research organizations and colleges. Graduates wanting
to pursue a career in CSR.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year#
MEDS-051 Fundamentals of CSR 6
MEDS-052 CSR Process 6
MEDS-053 CSR Implementation 6
MEDS-054 CSR Projects and Programmes 6
MSW – 009 Community Organization Management for Community Development 4
MEDSE-046 Development: Issues and Perspectives* 8
MEDSP-051 Project Work in CSR* 8
* Electives - One to be elected
II Year (Choose any 36 Credits)
MDV- 102 Dynamics of Development 6
MDV- 108 Development Communication and Extension 6
MDV-109 Development in India – An Overview 6
MDV-004 Gender and Development 6
MDV-110 Training and Development 6
MDV-111 Local Self Governance and Development 6
MDV-115 Health and Development 6
MEDS- 042 Issues and Challenges in Urban Planning and Development 6
MPCE-031 Organizational Behaviour 4
MPCE-033 Organizational Development 4
MSWE-002 Women and Child Development 12 Credits to be taken together 4
MEDS-055 Corporate Ethics and Governance 4
Total Credits 72
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Nisha Varghese; [email protected]; Ph: 8826459659; 011-
29571668 ,Prof. P.V.K.Sasidhar; [email protected]; Ph: 9910050413; 011-29571665

5.43 Master of Arts (Urban Studies) (MAUS)

School of Extension & Development Studies (SOEDS)
Globally it is projected that two-third of mankind will live in the urban areas by 2025. India is 2nd largest urban
system in the world with more than 30 percent of urban population. It is expected that by 2025, half of the India‘s
population will be urbane. The excessive urbanization has created manifold problems such as transportation,
poverty, unemployment, unauthorized housing colonies, slums and squatter settlements. One of the estimation
shows that at least 33 percent of the Indian urban population lives in slums with related implications to
development. Thus, urbanization will be a problem before the urban planners and policy makers in the years to
come. Therefore, proper planning and management of urban development programmes hold the key for the
planners and policy makers today. The criticality of the urban problems has not been properly understood due to
less emphasis on urban development issues in the academic curriculum at the graduation and post-graduation
levels. Therefore, MAUS will be useful for the people involved in the urban development programmes and also to the
graduates who wish to pursue urban development as a career.

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 Programme Objectives
• To provide opportunity to the learners to deepen their knowledge and understanding of urban
planning and development.
• To impart education on urban ecology, sustainable and smart cities and urban waste management
with focus on enhanced knowledge.
• To expand capacities of the working urban development professionals and elected representatives of
urban local bodies on various theoretical and practical aspects of urban planning and development.
• To develop professional knowledge and skills in formulation, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of urban development projects and programmes.
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Who Can Take Admission?
1)The persons holding at least a Bachelor‘s Degree and intending to pursue urban planning and development
as an area of study or specialization or career (Pre-service);
2) The persons holding at least a Bachelor‘s Degree and working in any sector (In-service), including those
employed or involved in the field of urban planning and development such as:
• Functionaries of Corporations, Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats.
• Employees of the Institutes/NGOs, Private or Corporate sectors working in various Urban Planning and
Development Sectors.
• Programme Officers, Project Officers, Research Investigators, and Research Assistants delaing with
Urban Planning and Development in various International and National Organizations.

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

I Year# (32 Credits)
MEDS-041 Introduction to Urban Development 6
MEDS-042 Issues and Challenges in Urban Planning and Development 6
MEDS-043 Dynamics of Urban Planning and Development 6
MEDS-044 Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects and Programmes 6
MEDSP-045 Project Work * 8
MEDSE-046 Development: Issues and Perspectives* 8
* Electives - One to be elected
II Year (Choose any 32 Credits)
MEDS-047 Ecology, Environment and Urban Development 8
MEDS -048 Sustainable Development and Smart Cities 8
MEDS-049 Dynamics of Development in Urban Construct 8
MHI-10 Urbanization in India 8
MPA-016 Decentralization and Local Governance 8
Total Credits 64
Programme Coordinators: Prof. Nehal A Farooquee; [email protected]; 011-29571664
Prof. B.K. Pattanaik; [email protected]; 011-29571662
Dr. Grace Don Nemching; [email protected]; 011-29571669

5.44 Master of Arts (Women and Gender Studies) (MAWGS)

School of Gender & Development Studies (SOGDS)
Women‘s & Gender Studies are emerging and growing areas of academic inquiry today. The modular MAWGS
programme is aimed at students with a Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline with an interest in this area. The
programme will acquaint students with the academic area of women‘s and gender studies and its history, theoretical
premises and progression to present day status. It is expected that learners who have completed the MA
programme would have a deeper understanding of formulations of empowerment. They would have been exposed to
cultural, literary, political and socioeconomic dimensions within gender frameworks through either one of the two
specialisations. This degree will equip students with the ability to deconstruct the complex power hierarchies and
relationships operating in society, from the perspective of women and gender.

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CareerOptions
Students completing the Master‘s Degree will be able to pursue higher studies and research programmes, find
employment with government agencies, corporate sector, advocacy assignments through national and international
non-profit organisations, pursue careers in teaching, writing, editing, mass media or opt for other appropriate career
options.
Modular Structure and Specializations
This is a 66 credit two year programme. The first year consists of core, foundational courses which will equip learners
with an analytical and critical understanding of theoretical and conceptual issues related to women‘s and gender
studies in an inter-disciplinary context. Due to the progressive nature of the programme, students are required to
complete the core foundation courses to be offered sequentially in semester 1 and semester 2 before proceeding
further. Learners who successfully complete the requirements of the 34 credit first year curriculum (32 credits of
coursework + 2 credits for Project Work) may exit with P.G.Diploma in Women‘s & Gender Studies. Thus, learners may
exit at this point or continue for the 2nd year to earn the MA degree in Women‘s & Gender Studies.
After completion of the first year curriculum, learners may choose one of two specializations namely, ―Gender,
Literature & Culture‖ or ―Women‘s Studies‖. The courses offered in the third and fourth semesters are specific to the
individual specializations. The specialization in ―Gender, Literature and Culture‖ enables students to familiarize
themselves with salient topics in the humanities from the perspective of gender. Courses in third and fourth semesters
enhance their critical understanding of important issues such as marginalized cultural spaces, relationship between
gender and the nation, gender and discourse (especially literary), and the mutually constructive relationships between
literature, culture and society. The specialization in ―Women‘s Studies‖ exposes students to multidisciplinary
approaches of addressing historical and contemporary women‘s issues. It equips the students in conceptualizing and
developing analytical skills required to understand women‘s issues through theory, praxis, research and practicum.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree from any recognized University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

I Year
Semester I
MWG 1 Theories of Women‘s and Gender Studies 8
MWG 2 Gender and Power 8
Semester II
MWG 3 Constructing Gender through Arts & Media 8
MWG 4 Gendered Bodies & Sexualities 8
MWGP 1 ProjectWork* 2
II year
Specialization: Gender, Literature, Culture
Semester III
MWG 5 Research Methods (Common course for both specializations) 8
MWG 6 Gendered Nation 8
Semester IV
MWG 7 Postmodernism & Gender 8
MWG 8 Gender & Life Narratives 8
OR
Specialization: Women‘s Studies
Semester III
MWG 5 Research Methods (Common course for both specializations) 8
MWG 9 Women & Social Structure 8
Semester IV

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 MWG 10 Women & Political Process 8
MWG 11 Women in Economy 8
Total Credits 66
* Learners will have an option between a one month internship with an NGO/ other approved organization OR
a Research Project depending on their individual interest/ preparation and employment circumstances.

Programme Coordinators: Prof. Nilima Srivastava, [email protected], Ph : 011-29572050

5.45 Master of Arts (Gender and Development Studies) (MAGD)

School of Gender & Development Studies (SOGDS)
The programme is likely to be of interest to academics and researchers; trainers, facilitators, supervisors; staff of
organizations working in the area of gender and development; government personnel; personnel working in banks and
financial institutions.
Development policies and practices have a differential impact on women and men. This necessitates an understanding of
the ―gender gap‖ in access to resources, privileges, entitlements and choices. Consensus has evolved around the
need to explore the ―gender gap‖ in key development sectors and how this gap can be bridged. There is now greater
emphasis on mainstreaming gender perspectives into the development process. This will contribute to building a
gender-sensitive rubric of development, recasting development theory and action in the ―direction of improved living
standards, socially responsible management and use of resources, elimination of gender subordination and socio
economic inequality as well as to promote the organizational restructuring required to bring about desirable change.‖
Exploration of gender issues has become an important activity for most non-governmental organizations. Increasing
emphasis is being laid in Governmental agencies on establishing gender-differential impacts and taking positive,
affirmative action towards gender equality and equity. It is now widely acknowledged that gender considerations need
to be reflected in all development plans, programmes and policies. There is growing concern over the isolation of
women in so-called ―soft‖ sectors in education, employment and development rather than mainstreaming gender
concerns across all organizations,institutions and activities.While the concerns are clearly articulated,national goals and
the UN millennium/sustainable development goals cannot be achieved without concrete effort towards gender equality.
Achieving gender equality and gender equity requires multi-pronged approaches and strategies. One of the key
approaches and strategies revolves around design and development of suitable educational programmes that equip
practitioners and policy makers with the requisite knowledge and skills to make a valuable contribution in this sphere.
The Master‘s/ Postgraduate Diploma programmes would make an excellent foundation for analyzing, critically
assessing existing development interventions and promoting gender-sensitive/gender-based research and action. The
strong focus envisaged on positive affirmative action would be of considerable significance.
Programme Objectives:
The programmes seek to enable learners to:
 analyze extent of gender-sensitivity of development interventions;
 conduct genderanalysis;
 critically analyze gender differentials in selected development sectors;
 identify appropriate research designs and methodologies for a range of research problems;
 suggest positive affirmative action in development planning and practice to promote gendere quity and equality.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MGS 1 Gender and Development: Concepts, Approaches and Strategies 6
MGS 2 Gender, Development Goals and Praxis 6
MGS 3 Gender Analysis 4
MGS 4 Gender-Sensitive Planning and Policy Making 8
MGS 5 Research Methodologies in Gender and Development Studies 8
MGSP 1 Internship-I / Field based Research Project-I 4
II Year
Compulsory Course

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 MGSP 2 Internship-II / Field based Research Project-II 4
Elective Courses (Choose any eight (8) courses only)
MGSE 1 Gender Planning and Development Policies 4
MGSE 2 Gender Audit and Gender Budgeting 4
MGSE 3 Gender Mainstreaming 4
MGSE 4 Gender Issues in Agriculture, Rural Livelihoods and 4
Natural Resource Management
MGSE 6 Gender, Resources and Entitlements 4
MGSE 7 Gender, Organization and Leadership 4
MGSE 9 Gender Issues in Work, Employment and Productivity 4
MGSE 10 Gender and Entrepreneurship Development 4
MGSE 13 Gender Training and Empowerment 4
MGSE 20 Gender and Financial Inclusion 4
Total Credits 72
Of the ten electives on offer (MGSE 1, MGSE 2, MGSE 3, MGSE 4, MGSE 6, MGSE 7, MGSE 9, MGSE 10, MGSE 13 and
MGSE 20), eight electives have to be completed. Learners who enroll for the MA (Gender & Development Studies)
could exit with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Gender and Development Studies if they successfully complete the first
year courses (MGS 1, MGS 2, MGS 3, MGS 4, MGS 5 andMGSP 1).
Programme Coordinators: Dr. G. Uma, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571616

5.46 Master of Arts (Translation Studies) (MATS)

School of Translation Studies & Training (SOTST)
The MATS programme intends to familiarise the learners with the theory and practices of translation. It is built
around the concept of integrating learning with research in the vast areas of translation practices inthe
contemporary time. The programme provides opportunity for translators to explore job opportunities as
academics and translators by honing their translation skills. As a fundamental act of cultural and knowledge
exchange, it has become a key issue for accessing and managing knowledge as its various aspects: Acquisition,
Preservations, Creation, Dissemination and Application among others. It underscores the importance of
Translation Training as vital for knowledge dissemination in the global world. This programme consists of 12
courses and a major project comprising practical component.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline with adequate knowledge of Hindi and English.
Medium of Instruction: Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MTT 10 Anuvad Sidhhant 4
MTT 11 Anuvad: Itihas aur Parampara 4
MTT 12 Anuvad aur Bhashavigyan 4
MTT 13 Anuvad ke Kshetra 4
MTT 14 Anuvad Evam Bhartiya Bhashayen 4
MTT 15 Anuvad aur Sahitya 4
MTT 16 Anuvad aur Jansanchar 4
MTT 17 Koshvigyan, Paribhashik Shabdavali aur Anuvad 4
II Year
MTT 18 Anuvad Evam Antarsanskritik Adhyayan 4
MTT 19 Anuvad ki Rajniti 4
MTT 20 Anuvad Prakriya 4
MTT 21 Anuvad Prashikshan 4
MTTP 22 Pariyojana (Pariyojana Karya aur Maukhiki) 16
Total Credits 64

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 Programme Coordinators: Prof. R. P. Pandey, [email protected], Ph. 01129571624

5.47 Master of Science (Mathematics with Application in Computer Science)

(MSCMACS)
School of Sciences (SOS)

This programme has the following broad objectives:

 to emphasise the relevance and usefulness of mathematics from an application point of view;
 to equip the learners with the core mathematical knowledge and training necessary for use in many
application areas;
 to expose the learner to real life problems and promote the use of mathematics in industry and applied
sciences; to develop a work force that is equipped with the mathematical skills that are necessary in
the changing industrial and economic scenario of the country;
 to develop human resource in emerging disciplines such as Mathematical Biology, Computational
Mathematics, Mathematical Economics, etc.;
 to promote collaborative research with industry and other user agencies.
Eligibility:
Graduate with a Major, or Honours in Mathematics or Graduate with a BA/B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as one of the
three main subjects with equal weightage.
Medium of Instruction: English

Admission Procedure
Application for the Programme is to be submitted online at https://ignouflip.samarth.edu.in At the time of submitting
the application. Applicants selected for admission shall be intimated online and shall be required to pay the Programme
fee within the specified date, failing which the offer of admission may be withdrawn and the seat may be given to the
candidate next in the merit list. The Learner Support Centre allotted by the University shall be final.
Core Courses
The core courses are designed to provide mathematical knowledge and techniques, necessary for use in many
application areas. These core courses which you will be studying during the first two semesters of your studies, will
prepare you well to study the courses offered during the third and the fourth semesters.
Elective Courses
The elective courses will expose you to the applications of mathematics in the area of computer sciences.
Project
Project work is compulsory. It aims to provide hands on work experience in some Industry/ Organizations/R&D
establishment/Institution. The project guide will give you all the details related to the project work.
Practical
Most of the courses of the programme have computer practical component. Practicals session will be held at the
programme centres. Attending and completing the practical sessions is compulsory for each student. The total number
of practical sessions per semester ranges from 11 to 36. The sessions are spread over the entire semester. In order
to be eligible for attending the Term-end-Examination of the practicals in a course, the student has to complete at
least 70% of the practical sessions prescribed for the course.
Scheme of Study
In order to enable the learners to complete your M.Sc (MACS) programme within the minimum period of two years,
you will have to take 16 credits worth of courses in each of the four semesters. Registration to the programme is
semester-wise. After the first/second/third semester, irrespective of whether you pass or not in all the courses of
a semester, you have to register for the second/ third/fourth semester courses respectively, by submitting the Course
Registration Form with the requisite programme fee.
Programme Details:
The semester-wise details of the courses of M.Sc (MACS) programme are as follows:

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Semester
MMT001 Programming & Data Structures 4
MMT002 Linear Algebra 2
MMT004 Real Analysis 4
MMT005 Complex Analysis 2
MMT007 Differential Equations and Numerical Solutions 4
II Semester
MMT003 Algebra 4
MMT006 Functional Analysis 4
MMT008 Probability and Statistics 8
III Semester
MMT009 Mathematical Modelling 2
MMTE 001 Graph Theory 4
MMTE 002 Design & Analysis of Algorithms 4
MMTE 003 Pattern Recognition & ImageProcessing 4
MMTE 004 Computer Graphics 2
IV Semester
MMTE 005 Coding Theory 4
MMTE 006 Cryptography 4
MMTE 007 Soft Computing & Applications 4
MMTP 001 Project (Compulsory) 4
Total Credits 64

Programme Coordinators: Dr. S. Venkataraman, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572860

Dr. Deepika, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572850

5.48 Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication) (MAJMC)

School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
The aim of the Master‘s Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication is to develop skilled human resource in media
and communication with a holistic appreciation of media as a tool for change and development. The programme will
help the learner to develop competencies and professional skills to avail employment opportunities in media sectors. It
will upgrade the knowledge and skills of those who are working in media organizations without appropriate formal
training to upgrade their knowledge and competencies.

Eligibility: The learners should have Bachelors Degree in any discipline. They should have access to computers,
Internet and basic knowledge of word processing (for creating word documents and communicating through the
Internet for sending and receiving mails, browsing sites etc.).
Medium of Instruction: English, Hindi & Tamil
The MA (JMC) programme is modular in nature in which to earn 72 credits, the learner will have to complete 36 credits
each year. There is a provision for lateral exit for those who do not wish to continue after one year and such
students shall be awarded Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication. Lateral entry option to the
2nd year of MAJMC is available to those who have completed PGJMC from IGNOU. Credit Transfer will be allowed to
those who have completed similar courses from other recognized institutions, as per University norms. The distribution
of courses is as given below:
Following is the programme structure. All the courses are compulsory.
Programme Details:

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MJM 20 Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication 4
MJM 21 Reporting Techniques 4
MJM 22 Writing and Editing for Print Media 4
MJM 23 Broadcast and Online Journalism 4
MJM 24 Media and Society 4
MJM 25 Media Ethics and Laws 4
MJML 120 Practical: Print and Online 6
MJML 121 Practical: Audiovisual 6
II Year
MJM 26 Print Media 4
MJM 27 Electronic Media 4
MJM 28 Digital Media 4
MJM 29 Advertising and Public Relations 4
MJM 30 Communication and Media Studies 4
MJM 31 Communication Research Methods 4
MJML 122 Practical (Research Methodology) 6
MJMP 120 Major Project Work 6
Total Credits 72

Programme Coordinators: Dr.Shikha Rai, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571608

Dr.Padmini Jain, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571607

5.49 Master of Arts (Journalism and Digital Media) (MAJDM)

School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)

Eligibility: Bachelors Degree in any discipline.

Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Title of the Course Type of Course Credits

Code
I Year
MNM 011 Understanding Digital Media Theory 4
MJM 021 Reporting Techniques Theory 4
MNM 003 Digital Photography and Videography Theory 4
MJM 023 Broadcast and Online Journalism Theory 4
MNM 013 Media, Information and Empowerment Theory 4
MNM 014 Contemporary Scenario of Digital Media Theory 4
MJM 025 Media Laws and Ethics Theory 4
MNML 012 Digital Journalism Practical Practical 8
II Year
MNM 030 Theorising Digital Media Theory 4
MNM 031 Internet Research Methods Theory 4
MNM 032 ICT for Development Theory 4
MNM 033 Data Science and Big Data Theory 4
MNM 034 Mobile Journalism Theory 4
MNM 035 Media and Information Literacy Theory 4
MNM 036 Digital Media Literacy Theory 4
MNMP 012 Internet Research Project Project 8
Total Credits 72
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 Programme Coordinator: Prof. K. S. Arul Selvan, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571601, 29571605

5.50 Master of Arts (Journalism and Electronic Media) (MAJEM)

School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)

Eligibility: Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a recognized university

Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Type of Credits

Course
I Year
MJM 020 Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication Theory 4
MJM 021 Reporting Techniques Theory 4
MJM 022 Writing and Editing for Print Media Theory 4
MJM 023 Broadcast and Online Journalism Theory 4
MJM 024 Media and Society Theory 4
MJM 025 Media Ethics and Laws Theory 4
MJML 020 Practical: Print and Online Practical 6
MJML 021 Practical: Audiovisual Practical 6
II Year
MNM 002 Audio Production Theory 4
MJM 028 Digital Media Theory 4
MJM 031 Communication Research Methods Theory 4
MJML 022 Practical (Research Methodology) Practical 6
MNM 003 Digital Photography and Videography Theory 4
MNM 004 Audiovisual Production Theory 4
MNMP 001 Project Work (Electronic Media) Project 4
MJMP 020 Major Project Work (Dissertation) Project 6
Total Credits 72

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Amit Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571609,9911773651

5.51 Master of Arts (Development Journalism) (MADJ)

School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)

Eligibility: Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a recognized university

Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Type of Credits
Course
I Year
MDC 001 Fundamentals of Development and Communication Theory 6
MJM 030 Media and Communication Theories Theory 6
MDC 002 Human Development and Communication Theory 6
MDC 003 Media in Development Communication Theory 6
MDC 004 Development Journalism for Social Change Theory 6
MDC 005 Development: Information Communicaion Theory 6
Technologies
II Year
MDJ 001 Health Journalism Theory 6
MDJ 002 Environmental Journalism Theory 6

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 MDJ 003 Development Through Digital Media Theory 6
MDCE 006 Research Methods in Development Communication Theory 6
Elective Courses (Select Any One)
MRDE 203 Communication and Extension in Rural Development Theory (E) 6
MRD 203 Rural Development Planning and Management Theory (E) 6
Elective Courses (Select Any One)
MDJP 004 Dissertation Dissertation(E) 6
MDJP 005 Production Portfolio Portfolio (E) 6
Total Credits 72

Programme Coordinators: Dr. Ramesh Yadav and Prof. K.S. Arul Selvan, [email protected], Ph. 011-
29571601,29571606, 29571605

5.52 Master of Arts (Drawing and Painting) (MADP)

School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA)
The programme aims to provide education to the discerning students who do not have access to study Fine Arts
through conventional system. Master of Arts in Drawing and Painting (MADP) programme has been designed for
serious Fine Arts students to pursue higher education having pedagogy in theory, practice and researchin art
through open and distance learning. The programme broadly covers core components like; elements and principles
of art, Art history, Art education, Aesthetics theories and research methods; and develop awareness about
appropriate art tools, material, techniques and methods to analyze and create their own art work. The programme
provides opportunities to identify and develop their own style in chosen medium at an advanced level so as to
become a professional Artist.

This programme has the following broad objectives:

The programme focuses on skill and competences development having both professional and academic proficiency
leading to job opportunities and over all development. Thus, the learner will be able to:

• Attain fundamental understanding of theory and practice.

• Describe the concept of Indian Art Practices and Aesthetics in historical and contemporary context.
• Demonstrate elements and principle of art trough drawing and painting.
• Use of Material and Technique for Drawing and Painting.
• Observe, analyze and create an Art Work.
• Work independently to research, identify and develop own style and express through chosen medium(s) to
become a professional Artist.
Who can be benefited by this programme (Target group): Employed, Self-employed, Free-lancers,
Designers, Illustrators, Textile professionals, Interior decorators, School and College teachers, aspiring
professionals, etc. in the field of Fine Arts who desires to upgrade their knowledge and skills in addition to acquiring
a Postgraduate Degree, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility: Bachelor of Fine Arts / Visual Arts OR Bachelor degree in Design/ Fashion Technology / Textile /
Animation OR Bachelor of Arts (Drawing and Painting) OR Bachelor Degree with Painting as one of the subject OR
Any Bachelor Degree with at least 3/5/7 year diploma Painting/Applied Art/ Sculpture/ Design/Commercial Art.
Medium of Instruction: Hindi and English (*Self-learning Material: English)
Delivery of the Programe: The Programme will be delivered through multi-mode like Web Enabled
Academic Support (WEAS) and 15 days studio practice in each year at PSC – 07187P, SOPVA, IGNOU
Headquarters, New Delhi only (Under Regional Centre Delhi 1).
Note: It is mandatory to provide own (active) E-Mail ID and mobile number to access academic support.
Programme Details:

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
Semester- I
MVA 020 Modern Art of India 6
MVAL 021 Understanding Elements of Art 4
MVAL 022 Study of Principle of Composition 6
Semester- II
MVA 0 23 Modern Western Art 6
MVAL 0 24 Study of Nature 4
MVAL 0 25 Study of Folk, Tribal and Traditional Art Styles 6
II Year
Semester- III
MVA 026 Understanding Aesthetics and Art Education 6
MVAL 027 Creative Portraiture 4
MVAL 028 Creative Composition 6
Semester- IV
MVA 029 Research Methods and Dissertation 6
MVAL 0 30 Creative Landscape 4
MVAL 031 Creative Expression 6
Total Credits 64
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Mohd. Tahir Siddiqui, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571658

5.53 Master of Science (Information Security) (MSCIS)

School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
The broad objective of the programme is to prepare graduate students for productive courses in information security
by providing an outstanding environment for teaching and research in core areas of the discipline. The programme
aim is to (a) provide protection and security to personal data and to build data-oriented infrastructure in the
workplace; (b) raise high professional ethics in the individuals towards providing information security; and (c)
experiment and learn the skills and techniques needed for providing protection and security to our information.

Eligibility: Bachelor Degree in any discipline or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institute.
Lateral entry of those PGDIS students who had already passed PGDIS Programme for the 2nd Year of MSCIS
programme and their credits will be transferred as per the University Norms.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details: Total Credits -64 (32 Credits for PGDIS with an exit option)

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

I Year
Semester- I
MSEI-021 Introduction to Information Security 4
MSEI-022 Network Security 4
MSEI-023 Cyber Security 4
MSE-024 Policy, Standards and Laws 4
Semester- II
MSEI-025 Application and Business Security Developments 4
MSEI-026 BCP, DR Planning and Audit 4
MSEI-027 Digital Forensics 4
MSEP-028 Project-1 4
II Year
Semester- III
MSE-029 Cyber Attack: use of Technology in Cyberspace 2

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 MSE-030 Cloud and Infrastructure Security 2
MSE-031 Cyber Security using Python 4
MCS-226 Data Science and Big Data 4
MSEL-032 Practical (Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security and Data Recovery etc.) 4
Semester- IV
MSE-033 Web Application Testing and Audit 4
MSE-034 E-commerce and Cyberspace 2
MSE-035 IoT Security 2
MSE-036 Latest Trends in Information and Cyber Security 2
MSEL-037 Practical (Web Application, Audits, e-commerce security and IoT) 4
MSEP-038 Project-II 2
Total Credits 64
Programme Coordinator: Prof. A.K. Gaba and Urshla Kant, [email protected], Ph. 011- 29571644,
011-29571648

5.54 Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) (MAER)

School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
Aims and Objectives
The aim of the programme is to impart knowledge, skill and competencies to start one‘s own business venture. To
achieve the aim, the programme will focus on various aspects of startup, innovation and soft skills which are essential
for the successful entrepreneur. The objective of the programme is to:
 Develop competencies among graduates in initiating business enterprise
 Facilitates successful and profitable operations of the enterprise
 Enable managerial skills for setting up of new enterprise
 Develop interpersonal skills and adopt good leadership behavior for empowerment of self and others
Target Group
The programme will be able to cater the needs of those who intend to make their career as an entrepreneur to be
associated with research and would like to update their existing knowledge and skills in the field of entrepreneurship.
Number of courses: 17 will be covered in four semesters.
Medium of Instruction: English
Eligibility: Bachelor degree in any discipline or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
Exit option: Student per suing this programme will have the option to exit from the programme after successful
completion of first year courses of two semesters (32 credits) with a PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship (PGDER).
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
Semester- I
MER-001 Business Environment 4
MER-002 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 4
MER-003 Business Ideation and Opportunity Identification 4
MER-004 Business Development and Entrepreneurial Competencies 4
Semester- II
MER-005 IPR & Technology Commercialization 2
MER-006 Management of New and Small Enterprises 4
MER-007 Government Initiatives & MSME Development 2
MER-008 Finance & Accounting 4
MERP-001 Project I 4
II Year
Semester- III
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 MER-009 Marketing Management 4
MER-010 Organizational Management and Labour Relations 4
MER-011 Start Up, Incubation and Business Ethics 4
MER-012 Business Research Methods & Applications 4
Semester- IV
MER-013 IT and Entrepreneurship 4
MER-014 Innovation and Strategic Management 4
MER-015 Social Entrepreneurship 4
MERP-002 Project II 4
Total Credits 64
Programme Coordinator: Dr. R. S. P. Singh and Mrs. Asha Yadav, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571645,
011-29571649

5.55 Master of Science (Renewable Energy and Environment) (MSCRWEE)

School of Engineering and Technology (SOET)
Program Description:
The Master of Science in Renewable Energy and Environment program provides in-depth knowledge of all major
renewable energy sources along with the conversion process and their applications gives the opportunity to specialize
in various areas. The core modules in advanced technology concepts and methods as well as in the production and
utilization of sustainable energy give learner the opportunity in research, industry and as an entrepreneur as well.
Focus of the course is to equip the learners with technologies, economics and policy involving energy systems and
supply with Renewable Energy sources. Detailed expertise will be offered in Solar Energy Systems involving
photovoltaic as well as Thermal Energy Systems, Wind Energy, Biomass, Geothermal, Tidal and Wave energy,
Hydrogen & Fuel cells etc along with the energy conversion and conservation techniques. This 66 credit
multidisciplinary program will be modular in nature with an exit option as PG Diploma in Renewable Energy and
Environment after completion of first year (34 credits).
Objectives of the Programme
• To provide opportunity to the learners to deepen their knowledge of Renewable Energy and Environment and to
understand the principles of energy conservation and energy conversion and its effect on the environment.
• To expand the capacities of learners on theoretical and practical aspects of renewable energy sources and their
sustainable development.
• To develop professional knowledge and skills to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate the projects and
programs on energy conversion and conservation.
Eligibility: B.Sc./BE/ BTech
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

I Year
Semester- I
MRW 001 Energy Conversion 4
MRW 002 Heat Transfer 4
MED 003 Energy and Environment 4
MST 001 Foundation of Mathematics and Statistics 4
Semester- II
MRW 003 Renewable Energy Systems 4
MRW 004 Energy Management 4
MEV-003 Environment law and Management 4
MRWP-001 Industrial Training/Minor Project 6
II Year
Semester- III
MRW 005 Solar Energy and its Application 4

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 MRW 006 Bioenergy Conversion and its Utilization 4
MRW 007 Energy Economics and Planning 4
*Elective 1 4
Semester- IV
*Elective 2 4
MRWP 002 Major Project 12
Total Credits 66
*Both the electives are to be selected from the table below:

List of Elective courses

Elective Course Offered by School Credits
I Year
Nanotechnology in Energy and SOET 4
Environment (MRWE 001)
Energy Storage (MRWE 002) SOET 4
Introduction to climate SOITS 4
change(MEVE21)
Environmental Impact Assessment for SOITS 4
Environmental Health(MEVE001)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine SOCIS 4
learning(MCS 224)
Data Science and Big Data (MCS 226) SOCIS 4
Cloud computing and IOT (MCS 227) SOCIS 4
Mobile Computing (MCS 231) SOCIS 4
Total Credits 66
Programme Coordinator: Dr Shweta Tripathi, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573045,
9729004304

5.56 Master of Arts (Arabic) (MAARB)

School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
Program Description:
Master of Arts in Arabic Programme is designed to help learners develop advanced level of communicative
proficiency in Arabic along with ability to translate from Arabic to English and vice versa. It also focuses on teaching
modern Arabic along with classical Arabic. Master of Arts in Arabic programme is a two year modular programme
divided into four semesters consisting of 72 credits with exit option of Post Graduate Dimloma in Arabic after the
completion of the first year course (36 credits). Offered in both January and July cycle of admission.
Eligibility: Bachelor in Arabic/Bachelor in any subject with Arabic as a subject/Bachelor in any subject with Advance
Diploma/Diploma/Certificate in Arabic (with deep interest in Arabic)
Medium of Instruction: Arabic & English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MAL 001 Advanced Communicative Proficiency-1 8
MAL 002 Specialized Translation-1 8
MAL 003 Modern Arabic Prose & Poetry 8
MALP 004 Project-1 12
II Year
MAL 005 Advanced Communicative Proficiency-2 8
MAL 006 Specialized Translation-2 8
MAL 007 Classical Arabic Prose & Poetry 8
MALP 008 Project-2 12
Total Credits 72

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 Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mohammad Saleem, [email protected]

5.57 Master of Arts (Russian) (MARUS)

School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
Master of Arts in Russian Programme in Open & Distance Learning Mode is of 72 Credits. The programme has been
designed & developed to help learners in mastering advance level of communicative proficiency in Russian language
along with ability to translate and interpret from Russian- English-Russian. The programme also focuses on learning and
acquiring skill based knowledge from standard courses such as Culture & Civilization of Russian, Russian Grammar,
Phonetics, Business Russian, Russian literature, Russia in Global Affairs and Research Methodology etc.

Master of Arts in Russian programme is a two years programme with modular approach with exit option of Post Graduate
Diploma in Russian after the successful completion of the first year course (36 credits). The programme is offered in both
January and July cycle of admission.
Eligibility: Bachelor in Russian or Graduate in any Discipline with Advance Diploma or Certificate in Russian
Medium of Instruction: Russian & English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MRU 001 Introduction to the Culture and Civilization of Russia 8
MRU 002 Russian Grammar-1 8
MRU 003 Business Russian 8
MRU 004 Russian Phonetics 8
MRU 005 Translation 4
II Year
MRU 006 Russian Grammar-2 8
MRU 007 Russian Literature-1 4
MRU 008 Russian Literature-2 4
MRU 009 Interpretation 4
MRU 010 Russia in the Global Affairs 8
MRU 011 Introduction to the Research Methodology 4
MRUP 012 Project Work 4
Total Credits 72
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Shivaji Bhaskar, [email protected],Ph.011-29571639

5.58 Master of Science in Food Safety and Quality Management (MSCFSQM)

School of Agriculture (SOA)
Food safety is an emerging discipline and has gained much importance since the enactment of Food Safety and
Standards Act, 2006 which came into force in 2011. The enforcement of the act has created a good demand for the
qualified food safety professionals in various areas like food processing, food testing, food safety, food regulation,
auditing, risk management, capacity building etc. This M.Sc in Food Safety and Quality Management programme is
offered to produce well qualified and competent human resource in the food safety sector in a large scale to meet the
demand for the food safety professional of the country. The programme has theory, practical, project work, and
dissertation as components. A special feature of this programme is that this is a modular programme having exit option
for learners (after successful completion of 1st year) with PG Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management
(PGDFSQM) and lateral entry option for the PGDFSQM diploma holders directly to the second year of the M. Sc.
Objectives of the Programme
• To develop qualified and competent human resource in the field of the food safety and quality management for
regulators, industry, academic/research institutions, certifying and accreditation bodies, food trade, food testing
and training
• To delve in depth on various aspects of food safety and quality management i.e. food standards, harmonization
with global benchmarks, quality management systems, food analysis, instrumentation, risk analysis
/management, traceability and auditing to transform the food ecosystem
• To nurture a positive and disciplined food safety culture among the professionals
• To conduct research studies on emerging food safety issues and formulation of science based regulatory

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 framework.
Eligibility:
a) Graduation/ Post Graduation in Science with Chemistry/ Bio-chemistry or Microbiology as one of the subjects.
b) Graduation/ Post Graduation in allied sciences like Agriculture/ Food Science/ Food Technology/Food and
Nutrition/Engineering having chemistry and microbiology subjects/ Post Harvest Technology/ Home Science/ Life
Science/Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Horticulture/ Dairy Technology/ Veterinary/ Fisheries/Medical/
Dental Sc./ Nursing/BAMS/ BHMS/Hotel Management and Catering/ Hospitality Management etc.
c) PG Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (lateral entry for 2nd year of M. Sc). These diploma holders
should also have one of the qualifications mentioned at (a) and (b). They (who have completed 32 credits) will also
have to complete one additional project work of 4 credits in the second year.
Medium of Instruction: English

Lateral entry to 2nd year of MSCFSQM: After admission, the students need to apply for credit transfer from
PGDFSQM to MSCFSQM as per the University norms.
Lateral Entry to the 2nd year of M. Sc will be open from July 2023 session.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MVP 001 Food Fundamentals and Chemistry 4
MVPI 001 Food Microbiology 4
MVP 002 Food laws and Standards 4
MVP 003 Principles of Food Safety and Quality Management 4
MVP 004 Food Safety and Quality Management Systems 4
MVPL 001 Food Safety and Quality Auditing 4
MVPL 002 Chemical Analysis and Quality Assurance 4
MVPP 003 Project Work -1 8
II Year
MVP 005 Food Toxicology and public health 4
MVP 006 Food Biotechnology 4
MVP 007 Recent trends in Food Technology and safety 4
MVP 008 MOOC on Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension 3
MVP 009 Research methodology 4
MVPS 001 Seminar 1
MVPP 002 Dissertation 16
MVPP 004* Project Work -2 4

* Students are requested to enrol for ―MOOC on Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension‖ offered
by Prof. Hari Niwas Mishra, IIT Kharagpur at SWAYAM platform. Successful completion of MOOC is required for completion
of M.Sc.
** For lateral entry to 2nd year of M. Sc, the PGDFSQM students (who have completed 32 credits) need to complete this
additional course i.e. MVPP 004 as project work/industrial training report//food testing lab training/MOOC of 4 credits in the
second year of M. Sc.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mita Sinhamahapatra, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572973,
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6 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
6.1 Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)
School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
The Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development provides comprehensive knowledge of socio-economic factors
affecting the transformation of rural society. The contents are designed to impart an integrated understanding to
learners about the crucial dimensions of rural development. It aims at enabling the learners to acquire skills related to
planning, formulation, monitoring and evaluation of rural development projects and programmes. The Programme
also introduces the learner to the basic aspects of research and project-work. The Project Work provides its learners
an opportunity to study rural development problems, which enables them to develop necessary skills to undertake
research work in rural development. The learners of PGDRD interested in Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MARD)
are entitled for credit transfer except RDD5.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
A) Compulsory Courses
MRD 101 Rural Development : Indian Context 6
MRD 102 Rural Development Programmes 6
MRD 103 Rural Development Planning and Management 6
B) Optional Courses (Choose any one from the followingelectives)
MRDE 101 Rural Social Development 6
MRDE 06 Rural Health Care 6
MRDE 07 Communication and Extension in Rural Development 6
C) Project Work
RDD 05 Research and Project Work 6
Total Credits (A+B+C) 30

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Balkar Singh, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573066

6.2 Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy (PGDCFT)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
The Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy is aimed at developing professionals in this vital
field, which is gaining greater salience in the present times both from social and employment perspectives. The
contemporary social scenario has resulted in an increased need and demand for professional support in terms of
counselling and family therapy, which is being increasingly recognized as an effective approach both for
promoting positives like strengthening families, fostering positive parenting, and increasing resilience of
individuals in vulnerable situations as well as for addressing negative aspects such as socio-psychological problems,
maladaptive behaviours, declining mental health, and psychosomatic disorders that are being increasingly witnessed
in the present times. However, though the need for counselling and family therapy professionals is being increasingly
felt, there is a dearth of professional support and experts who could lend a helping hand in promoting positive
family processes and help individual family members in distress in a comprehensive way. As a result, there is a
tremendous felt need for education and training in this area. By developing the requisite knowledge, understanding,
attitudes and skills in the area of Counselling and Family Therapy, this unique programme of study would help to
train professional cadres in the field, equipping them for both wage-employment and self-employment, and thus fill
the existinglacuna.
Aunique feature of this programme of study is that on successfully completing it, the learner can enroll for the second
year of M.Sc. in Counselling and Family Therapy [M.Sc. (CFT)], in subsequent session through credit transfer, as per

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 University Rules.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s degree in any subject from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MCFT 1 Human Development and Family Relationships 4
MCFTL 1 Human Development and Family Relationships - Supervised Practicum 2
MCFT 2 Mental Health and Disorders 4
MCFTL 2 Mental Health and Disorders-Supervised Practicum 2
MCFT 3 Counselling and Family Therapy: Basic Concepts and
Theoretical Perspectives 4
MCFTL 3 Counselling and Family Therapy: Basic Concepts and
Theoretical Perspectives -Supervised Practicum 2
MCFT 4 Counselling and Family Therapy: Applied Aspects 4
MCFTL 4 Counselling and Family Therapy: Applied Aspects-Supervised Practicum 2
MCFT 5 Counselling and Family Therapy: Research Methods and Statistics 4
MCFTL 5 Counselling and Family Therapy: Research Methods and Statistics-
Supervised Practicum 2
MCFTL 8 Reflective Journal 2
Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinators: Prof. Neerja Chadha, [email protected] Ph. 011-29572959,
29534066 and Dr. Amiteshwar Ratra, [email protected]

6.3 Post Graduate Diploma in Early Chilhood and Foundational Stage Education
(PGDECFE)
School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
Globally, it has been recognized that the period of early childhood comprises the period from birth to 8 years. There is
developmental continuity in the period of birth to eight years and it is important to respond comprehensively to the
child‘s health, nutrition, stimulation and learning needs simultaneously. Also in terms of pedagogical principles
underlying planning and transacting learning experiences, there needs to be a continuity in terms of adopting the play
based and activity based approaches of the preschool years into the early primary grades, specifically classes 1 and 2.
The NEP, 2020, has given explicit recognition to the period of birth to eight years as the period for Early Childhood Care
and Education and has called this period as the ‗Foundation of Learning‘. Structurally the NEP has clubbed the period
from 3 to 8 years as the Foundational Stage of Education.
Objectives:
• To provide learning experiences that will prepare the students for effective participation in varied contexts such as
crèches, preschools, and early primary classes.
• To provide opportunities to functionaries and teachers working in the sector to critically examine their practice and
enhance it, by exposing them to the developmental and pedagogical basis of designing early development, learning and
educational experiences.

Practicing teachers/ professionals in the sector, supervisors, curriculum developers, and those aspiring to be teacher
educators for Early Childhood Care and Education and Early Primary Classes (Grades 1 and 2) will find the programme
useful.
Programme Details:
This 40 credits programme comprises 8 courses of which 5 are theory courses with compulsory assignments, 1 field-
based practical course and 2 internship courses. One internship has to be carried out in a pre-primary section /
preschool and the second internship in classes 1 or Class2 . The sites for internships will need to be identified by the
student on their own, according to stated guidelines.

The student can appear for the examinations of the theory papers for the first time in December 2023. The Internship 1
can be carried out after student studies Courses 1, 2 and 4; and Internship 2 after studying Courses 1, 3 and 4.

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 At a later stage , the students who complete the PG Diploma can enroll for the Master‘s Programme in Early Childhood
Care and Education, when the same is launched in the near future.
Eligibility: Graduation in any Discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MCD 001 Development of the Child: Birth to Eight Years 6
MCD 002 Curriculum and Pedagogy for Early Years and Foundational Stage 6
Education- Part 1
MCD 003 Curriculum and Pedagogy for Early Years and Foundational Stage 6
Education- Part 2
MCD 004 Organization and Management of Early Years Education Programmes 4
MCD 005 Disability and Inclusion 4
MCDL 001 Supervised Practicum 6
MCDP 001 Project Work-1/Internship-1 4
MCDP 002 Project Work-1/Internship-2 4
Total Credits 40

Programme Coordinators: Prof. Rekha Sharma Sen, [email protected] Ph. 01129572958/3097

Dr. Preetika Badgujar, [email protected]

6.4 Post Graduate Diploma in Translation (PGDT)

School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)
Post Graduate Diploma in Translation (PGDT) aims to teach Translation from English to Hindi and vice-versa.
Translation is a major professional area in our country and plays an important role in our understanding of the
diversity of Indian culture and society. Post Graduate Diploma in Translation is designed to develop the translation
skills of the learners and train them as translators. Besides imparting the knowledge of the theory and practice of
translation, it enables the students to understand the socio-cultural dimensions of translation. The programme consists
of 5 courses and a project comprising Practical Translation with translator‘s note.
PGDT is a Programme of Translation from English-to-Hindi and vice-versa. It is advisable for students seeking
admission in it to have proficiency in both languages.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree
Medium of Instruction: Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MTT 51 Anuvad: Siddhant Aur Parampara 6
MTT 52 Anuvad: Prakriya Aur Pravidhi 6
MTT 53 Anuvad:Bhashik Aur Samajik-Sanskritik Sandarbh 6
MTT 54 Prashasanik Evam Vanijyik Anuvad 6
MTT 55 Anuvad: Sahitya Aur Jansanchar 6
MTTP 006 Anuvad Pariyojana 6
Total Credits 36
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Harish Kumar Sethi, [email protected], Ph.: 011-29571626
Dr. Jyoti Chawla, pgdt-sotst @ignou.ac.in, Ph.: 011-29571623

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6.5 Post Graduate Diploma in Sindhi-Hindi-Sindhi Translation (PGDSHST)
School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)
Programme Description :
The programme has been developed to build translation skills among Sindhi-Hindi language community; besides
generating employment opportunities and promotion of Sindhi-Hindi language and literature. The objectives of the
programme are to facilitate intra-lingual, inter-lingual academic and cultural activity between these two Indin
languages. This will integrate the young Sindhi population with mainstream and major linguistic group i.e. Hindi
speaking population. The programme is available for students with exit option ―Certificate in Sindhi-Hindi Translation‖
(CSHT) after successful completion of 18 credits. The programme comprises of the following 8 courses with a total of
36 credits.
Eligibility: Any Graduate with knowledge of Hindi and Sindhi
Medium of Instruction: Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MTT 001 Bhartiya Bhashaon Mein Anuvaad 4
MTT 041 Sindhi-Hindi Anuvaad: Tulna Aur Punah Srijan 4
MTT 042 Sindhi- Hindi Ke Vividh Kshetron Mein Anuvaad 4
MTTP 004 Sindhi-Hindi-Sindhi Anuvaad Pariyojana 6
MTT 043 Anuvaad Siddhant Aur Sindhi-Hindi-Sindhi Anuvaad Parampara 4
MTT 044 Anuvaad Prakriya Aur Prividhi: Sindhi-Hindi-Sindhi ka Sandarbh 4
MTT 045 Hindi-Sindhi Ke Vividh Kshetron Mein Anuvaad 4
MTTP 005 Hindi-Sindhi-Hindi Anuvaad Pariyojana 6
Total Credits 36
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Harish Kumar Sethi, [email protected], Ph.: 011-29571626,9818398369

6.6 Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)
School of Management Studies, the biggest business school in Open Learning System in the world has developed an
innovative programme in the area of International Business. The main objective of this programme is to equip the
students with necessary conceptual, entrepreneurial and analytical skills required for handling the International
Business Operations. The curriculum focuses on the applied aspects of International Business.
The salient features of this programme are as follows:
 Focus on operational areas of International Business
 Courses designed and prepared by top notch academia in the field of international business
 Strong Students Support Services
 Opportunity to interact with the leading experts throught eleconferencing.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree in any discipline or equivalent.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
IBO 1 International Business Environment 6
IBO 2 International Marketing Management 6
IBO 3 India‘s Foreign Trade 6
IBO 4 Export Import Procedures and Documentation 6
IBO 5 International Marketing Logistics 6
IBO 6 International Business Finance 6
Total Credits 36

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Anupriya Pandey, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573016

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6.7 Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics (PGDAST)
School of Sciences (SOS)
Statistical Techniques deal with acquisition, representation, analysis and interpretation of data. Statistics is an
emerging field and the demand for statistics professionals is increasing by the day due to its potential applications in
several fields such as rural and urban planning, data monitoring, natural resources management, management of
industrial and business problems and social and agricultural development,etc.The PG Diploma in Applied Statistics
Programme (PGDAST) has been developed to cater to the needs of working professionals and graduates aspiring
for employment in industries (e.g., software, pharmaceutical industries), National Laboratories, R & D Organisations
and Academic Institutions.

The programme aims to provide the knowledge and computer based exercises in selected areas of statistics and to
acquaint the learners with the use of statistical tools in the analysis of industrial, social and business data.
Programme Objectives:

• To provide learners with the core knowledge required for statistical applications,
• To acquaint learners with the use of statistics in applied sciences and industries,

• To provide computer based exercises in selected areas of statistics, and

• To equip learners with the skills of using appropriate statistical technique for applications in various fields.

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline.

Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

The 42 credits programme comprises 12 courses (9 theory courses and 3 lab courses) of which 6 courses are
compulsory core (5 theory and 1 lab) courses and 6 courses are elective courses in 2 groups comprise 2 theory and 1
lab courses (to be taken together) in the Industrial Statistics and Biostatistics specializations. To earn 32 credits,
candidate has to opt 3 specialisation courses either of Industrial Statistics or Biostatistics along with 6 compulsory
core courses for completing PGDAST programme.

Course Code Title of the Course Credit Core (Compulsory)

MST1 Foundation in Mathematics and Statistics 4 Core

MST2 Descriptive Statistics 4 Core

MST3 Probability Theory 4 Core

MST4 Statistical Inference 4 Core

MST5 Statistical Techniques 4 Core

MSTL1 Basic Statistics Lab 2 Core

Courses For Industrial Statistics Specialisation

MSTE 1 Industrial Statistics-I 4

MSTE 2 Industrial Statistics -II 4 Electives & To be taken
Together
MSTL 2 Industrial Statistics Lab 2
Courses For Biostatistics Specialisation

MSTE 3 Biostatistics-I 4
Electives & To be taken
MSTE 4 Biostatistics -II 4 Together
MSTL 3 Biostatistics Lab 2

Special Instructions, if any

The following conditions apply in the first year when you enroll for the programme:

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 January Cycle: You will be allowed to appear in the June Term end Exam of the same year for only the
courses MST 1, MST 2, MST 3 and MST 4. You can appear in the exam for the remaining courses from MST 5
and MSTL 1 along with MSTE 1,MSTE 2 and MSTL 2 (to be taken together) or MSTE 3,MSTE 4 and MSTL
3 (to be taken together) in December Term end Exam in the same year.

July Cycle: You will be allowed to appear in the December Term end Exam of the same year for only the
courses MST 1, MST 2, MST 3 and MST 4. You can appear in the exam for the remaining courses from MST 5
to MSTL 1 along with MSTE 1,MSTE 2 and MSTL 2 (to be taken together) or MSTE 3,MSTE 4 and MSTL 3
(to be taken together) in June Term end Exams in the next year.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Manish Trivedi, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572818

6.8 Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development

(PGDESD)
School of Sciences (SOS)
Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development has been developed by the School of Sciences,
IGNOU in collaboration with the South Asia Foundation Learning Initiative (SAFLI) and other Open Universities of the
SAARC region, namely, Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), Bangladesh Open University (BOU), Allama Iqbal Open
University (AIOU), Pakistan, B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), Hyderabad and BRAC University, Bangladesh.
The objectives of the programme are to:
 Disseminate information and exchange knowledge and experiences gained in the pursuit of the goal of sustainable
development.
 Strengthen regional co-operation in environmental capacity building especially in the area of environmental
management.
 Educate and train individuals from different walks of life, viz. development functionaries, government officials,
journalists, policy makers, farmers, industrialists, grassroots workers, environmentalists who have a stake in
protecting the environment as well as ensuring a better quality of life for the people of their countries.
Eligibility: Graduate from a recognized University/Institution
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MED 1 Understanding the Environment 4
MED 2 Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges 4
MED 3 Energy and Environment 4
MED 4 Towards Participatory Management 4
MED 5 Integrated Environment Management: Urban and Rural 4
MED 6 Natural Resource Management: Physical and Biotic 4
MED 7 Agriculture and Environment 4
MED 8 Globalisation and Environment 4
Total Credits 32
Please Note:
The following conditions apply in the first year of your enrolment for the cycle in which you enrol in the programme.
January Cycle: You will be allowed to appear in the TEE held in June of the same year for only MED1, MED2, MED3
and MED 4. You can appear in the exam for the remaining courses MED 5 to MED 8 only in December in the same
year.
July Cycle: You will be allowed to appear in the TEE held in December of the same year for only MED1, MED2, MED3
and MED4. You can appear in the exam for the remaining courses MED 5 to MED 8 only in June inthe next year.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Subhakanta Mohapatra, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571680
Dr. Kakoli Gogoi, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571679 [email protected]

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6.9 Post Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (PGDAC)
School of Sciences (SOS)
Post Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (PGDAC) is a continuing education programme aimed for the
enhancement of skills of the chemists employed in Industry, Research & Development and National Laboratories. It is
also useful for all those Science Graduates who are aspiring to get employment in these labs.
Objectives
The broad objectives of the Programme are:
 To provide training in modern analytical techniques to the learners,
 To provide appropriate theoretical background and develop practical skills for analysing materials even in trace
amounts using modern analytical methods and instruments,
 To enable students acquire the analytical data and interpret the same using statistical principles, and
 To inculcate a problem solving approach by coordinating different analytical techniques.
Eligibility: Science Graduate with Chemistry or B. Pharma.or B.Tech. degree holders.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MCH 1 Basic Analytical Chemistry 6
MCH 2 Separation Methods 6
MCH 3 Spectroscopic Methods 6
MCH 4 Electro-analytical and Other Methods 6
MCHL 1 Basic Analytical Chemistry Lab 2
MCHL 2 Separation Methods Lab 2
MCHL 3 Spectroscopic Methods Lab 2
MCHL 4 Electro-analytical and Other Methods Lab 2
Total Credits 32
Note: IGNOU will try to make every effort to conduct Laboratory Courses in the programme at the Learner Support
Centre chosen by you. But in case of any difficulty, you may be advised to attend the Laboratory Courses at
some other Learner Support Centre. You should be prepared for such a situation.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Lalita S. Kumar, [email protected], Ph.011-29572808

6.10 Post Graduate Diploma in Geoinformatics (PGDGI)

School of Sciences (SOS)
The School of Sciences has developed the Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Geoinformatics (PGDGI) with the help
of several eminent experts across India drawn from ISRO, DRDO, IIT, C-DAC, DST and many government and private
institutes/organisations. The PGDGI programme aims to provide the learners with basic theoretical knowledge and
practical skills in geospatial data handling and analysis so that the learners leverage the potential of geospatial data
and spatial analysis towards understanding natural processes, and management of natural resources, disasters, ecology
and environment. It is built around concepts and skills at the basic level to make it easy for learners willing to
understand how geoinformatics can be put to practical use. It provides opportunity to learners interested to develop
basic skills and willing to go for higher studies in the field.
Programme Objectives:
Objectives of the programme are to:
• acquaint the learners with basic understanding of the underlying principles, concepts, methods and
techniques of geoinformation science
• provide skills in geospatial data handling, processing and analysis, and
• widen opportunities of learners for higher studies and developing career in different sectors of employment
involving geoinformatics.
Target Group:
• Defence and law enforcement personnel
• School and college/university teachers either teaching or interested to teach geoinformation science related
courses
• Working professionals possessing little or no exposure to geoinformatics but are interested to initiate and
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 • Graduates from various academic backgrounds interested to acquire basic theoretical understanding and
develop practical skills on the aspects of data handling and processing to use the data in application areas of
their interests.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Type of Credits
Course
MGY 101 Introduction to Geoinformatics Theory 6
MGY 102 Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation Theory 4
MGY 103 Global Navigation Satellite System and Geographic Information Theory 4
System
MGYL 104 Geoinformatics Laboratory Lab 6
MGY 005 Techniques in Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing Theory 6
MGY 006 Spatial Analysis and Modeling Theory 4
MGY 007 Applications of Geoinformatics Theory 4
MGYL 008 Digital Image Processing and Spatial Analysis Laboratory Lab 6
Total Credits 40
Note: Leamers exiting after successfully completing first semester of the programme may opt to receive
Post Graduate Certificate in Geoinformatics.
Learner Support Centres:
Learner Support Centres presently activated for the PGCGI programme are expected to be offering the PGDGI
programme, which are currently located across several regions i.e. Aizawl (Mizoram), Bhopal (M.P.), Bhubaneswar
(Odisha), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Delhi, Durg (Chhattisgarh), Gangtok (Sikkim), Guwahati (Assam), Hisar (Haryana),
Nagpur (Maharashtra), Patna (Bihar), Portblair (Andaman & Nicobar), Pune (Maharashtra), Rampur (U.P.), Srinagar
(J&K), Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Tikamgarh (M.P.) and Warangal (Telanaga). However, there may be change in
the list/centre. University may allot a study centre to the enrolled learners at its discretion in case of any issue.

Special Instructions:
• Self learning materials (SLMs) of the Laboratory courses would be available only in digital mode.
• The programme encourages use of free and open source software and data so that learners can practice with the
software even beyond the scheduled contact hours at respective Learner Support Centre and apply them in their work.
• Since this programme comprises two laboratory courses, therefore, before applying for admission in the Programme,
candidates should make sure that they will be able to attend the Practical counselling and examination at the
chosen/allotted Learner Support Centre activated for the programme.
• In addition, candidates should also make sure that they have access to computers because they will be required to carry
out exercises on computers before attending practical counseling sessions at their Learner Support Centre.
• Learners exiting after successfully completing first semester of this programme may opt to receive Post Graduate
Certificate in Geoinformatics.
Programme Coordinators: Prof. Benidhar Deshmukh, [email protected], Ph.011-29571677
Prof. Meenal Mishra, [email protected], Ph.011-29571676,29572832

6.11 Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
The major objectives of the programme are to:
 Provide comprehensive knowledge to the learners on disaster preparedness, mitigation and rehabilitation.
 Enable the learners to carry out risk assessment and vulner ability analysis.
 Generate community awareness, and strengthen institutional mechanism for community mobilisation
and participation in disaster management.
 Develop communication skills for disaster preparedness.
 Create greater awareness about effective disaster response in various emergency situations.
 Equip learners with tools for meeting emergency medical requirements.
 Incorporate gender sensitive disaster management approach; and
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  In culcate new skills and sharp enexisting skills of government MCA officials, voluntary activists,
development professionals and elected representatives for effective disaster management.
Target Group
The Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management shall cater to the needs of the following target groups:
 Government functionaries
 NGO functionaries and Volunteers
 Military, Para-military, Police, Home Guards, and Civil Defence personnel
 Geologists, Scientists, Meteorologists, Engineers, Administrators, and other Government and Public
Sector Undertakings officials
 Rural Development Functionaries, Primary Health Centres Functionaries, Relief Workers, Social
Workers, Environmentalists, etc.and
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MPA 1 Understanding Natural Disasters 4
MPA 2 Understanding Man-made Disasters 4
MPA 3 Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis 4
MPA 4 Disaster Preparedness 4
MPA 5 Disaster Response 4
MPA 6 Disaster Medicine 4
MPA 7 Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Recovery 4
MPAP 1 Project Work 4
OR
MED 4* Towards Participatory Management 4
Total Credits 32
* Course is available in English only
Programme Coordinators: Prof. Uma Medury, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572741
Dr. Dolly Mathew, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572728

6.12 Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH)

School of Social Science (SOSS)
The P.G. Diploma in Mental Health is offered by the Discipline of Psychology, School of Social Sciences (SOSS),
IGNOU. The Programme aims at providing the learners a sound base in the field of mental health through an in-depth
study into a broad range of psychological issues and concerns related to mental health. It is a capacity building
programme to train the physical and mental health personnel to take care of the pressing and crucial need of the
society to address the mental health and well-being of the people. The P.G. Diploma in Mental Health programme
aims at fulfilling the mental health requirements of people keeping in mind the shortage of mental health personnel in
India.
Eligibility:
I. Post graduates in Psychology/Social Work/Nursing OR
II. Medical graduates (Allopathy/Homoeopathy/Ayurvedic/Unani/Siddha/ Yoga and Naturopathy/Bachelor‘s Degree in
Dental Surgery (BDS)
Medium of Instruction: English
Credit System:
The P.G. Diploma in Mental Health is of 32 credits. The learner has to successfully complete course work of 32 credits
to obtain the P.G. Diploma in Mental Health. One credit is equivalent to 30 hours of study by the learner. For example,
a learner will have to devote approximately 180 hours of study to complete a 6-credit course.
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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MPC-51 Fundamentals of Mental Health 6
MPC-52 Mental Disorders 6
MPC-53 Mental Health in Special Areas 6
MPC-54 Services for the Mentally III 6
MPCA-55 Internship 8
Total Credits 32

All the Courses are compulsory. MPCA 055(Internship)will be carried out at a Work Centre under an approved
supervisor there. The learner will complete different activities as prescribed at the work centre.
Learner Support
Each learner admitted to this programme will be attached to a Learner Support Centre under the Regional
Centre.There will be contact classes at Learner Support Centre. The learners are advised to be in regular contact
with their respective Learner Support Centres and interact with the Academic counselor as well as the Coordinator of
the Learner Support Centre for guidance and support.
Instructional System
The programme adopts a multiple media approach, viz., self-instructional print materials, audio-video programmes,
counseling sessions, teleconferencing, interactive radio counseling and Web-enabled academic support (WEAS).
Evaluation
It consists of assignments and Term End Examination (TEE). The The TEE is held at examination centres all over
India. The TEE of MPCA 055 is held as viva at the Regional centre.
Programme coordinator: Prof. Swati Patra, E-Mail ID: [email protected], Phone: 011-29572731

6.13 Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
The Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) aims at developing the professional
competencies of the library and in formation professionals in an automated and networke denvironment. The
programme also provides opportunities for in depth or intensive practical to enhance technological skills of the learners
to in dependently develop or manage a computerized library and information centre.
Programme Objectives:
The objective of the programme aims to impart to the learners knowledge and skills:
 associated with fundamentals of computer technology;
 of library automation and services provided by an automated library;
 of the components of an information system;
 of networking and Internet technology in general and library and information networks in particular;
 of Internet with special reference to the information resources available in different forms and subjects;
 to develop web-enabled content;
 to about the legal issues associated with information;
 to design and develop a programme by enhancing skills on programming based on specific languages such as
Java or Visual Basic or C++; and
 to undertake a practical based project in order to specialize in one of the thrust areas on library automation and
networking.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree in Library and Information Science
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
The programme is essentially a judicious mix of the oryand practical components to develop technology based
knowledge, skills and aptitude of library and information professionals

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MLI 1 Introduction to Computers 4
MLIL 1 Practical
MLI 2 Library Automation 4
MLIL 2 Practical
MLI 3 Information Systems 4
MLIL 3 Practical
MLI 4 Networking and Internet Technology 4
MLIL 4 Practical
MLI 5 Internet Resources 4
MLIL 5 Practical
MLI 6 Content Development 4
MLIL 6 Practical
MLI 7 Programming 4
MLIL 7 Practical
MLIP 8 Project 4
Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Archna Shukla, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572743

6.14 Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
Objectives:
 To impart knowledge particularly to young people on the thoughts and ideas of Gandhi on economic,
social, political, sustainable and environmental issues.
 Development skills on peace making and peace building.
 To develop peace methods from the interdisciplinary perspectives.
 To train the participants in peace making and conflict resolution in real life situations.
 To enable the Diploma holders to join Media, NGOs, Teaching and Research.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline.
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MGP 1 Gandhi: The Man and His Times 4
MGP 2 Philosophy of Gandhi 4
MGP 3 Gandhi‘s Social Thought 4
MGP 4 Gandhi‘s Political Thought 4
MGPE 6 Gandhi‘s Economic Thought 4
MGPE 7 Non-violent Movements after Gandhi 4
MGPE 9 Gandhi in the 21st Century 4
MGPE 14 Gandhi, Ecology and Sustainable Development 4
Total Credits 32

Programme Coordinator: Prof. Satish Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572732

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6.15 Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)
School of Education (SOE)
The Programme has been visualised and developed in response to the recommendations of the National Policy of
Education (1986) and several other committees on higher education teachers to provide necessary knowledge,
understanding and skills pertaining to teaching in higher education. The programme is meant for prospective and/or
in-service university and college teachers.

The Programme is meant for:

 teachers in universities, colleges and other institutions of higher learning.
 those having a postgraduate degree in any discipline with at leasta IInd Division.
 professional degree holders in areas such as Engineering, Medicine, Agricultural Science and law etc.

Eligibility: Teachers in an institution of higher education or Post Graduate Degree holders in any subject including a
Professional Degree
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MES 101 Higher Education: Its Context and Linkages 6
MES 102 Instruction in Higher Education 6
MES 103 Higher Education: Socio-Psychological Field 6
MES 104 Planning and Management of Higher Education 6
MES 105 Project Work 6
MES 106 Extended Contact Programme 4
Total Credits 34

UGC's letter of recognition of PGDHE as equivalent to one Orientation Course for Teachers of various disciplines and as
equivalent to two Refresher Courses for Teachers of Education is available.
Programme Coordinator: Ms. Poonam Bhushan, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572934

6.16 Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET)

School of Education (SOE)
Today technology plays a key role in knowledge creation and sharing, and it is no longer possible to visualise
educational settings that do not include technology. Further, on one hand technology is enabling self-learning, and on
the other hand, it is supporting mass education. It is also improving the quality of education and empowering learners.
Therefore, international organisations like the UNESCO, the Commonwealth of learning, as well as governments of
many nations including India are upholding the need to integrate technology into educational processes. Teacher and
trainers therefore need to be prepared for this. In response to this demand the programme, the Post Graduate
Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET) is offered. It prepares teachers, trainers, educational managers and those
associated with the development of educational softwares for educational processes that require technology
integration.
Objectives:
This programme aims to develop a cadre of teachers and other professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills
for organizing teaching and training with the help of appropriate technologies. The objectives of the programme are as
follows:
• comprehend the concept of educational technology and the contexts of its use;
• judiciously select and use technology for pedagogic and managerial functions;
• develop skills for using technologies for individual and collaborative educational practices;
• use technology for creating an inclusive learning environment;
• integrate technology effectively in pedagogic processes in contextually appropriate ways; and
• design and develop digital resources in various media and utilise these for creating a course ware.
Target Population:
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 courseware for various media.
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MES 131 Educational Technology: An Overview 6
MES 132 Computer in Education 6
MES 133 Selection and Intergration of Technology in Educational Processes 6
MES 134 Design, Development and Delivery of Courseware 6
MESP135 Project* 8
Total Credits 32
*Guide for project and synopsis submission not required. Instructions in the project manual should be
followed.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Sutapa Bose, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572942
Dr. Ajith Kumar C., [email protected], Ph. 011-29572940

6.17 Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management (PGDSLM)

School of Education (SOE)
The programme aims at developing essential skills, competencies and values needed for effective school leadership and
management. It also enables principals to create an effective and enabling environment, and aims to develop a cadre of
talented and competent principals to improve the capacity and performance of schools. The programme has been
developed in collaboration with the Education Section of the Commonwealth Secretariat, London.
Objectives:

The objectives of the programme are as follows:

 To develop essential skills, competencies and values needed for effective school leadership and management.
 To enable head teachers/principals to create an effective and enabling environment.
 To improve the overall performance of the school.
 To develop a trained and competent cadre of headteachers/principals.
Eligibility: Graduate /Post Graduate Teachers

Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi

Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MES 004 Head Teachers as School Leaders 6
MES 005 Human Resource Development 6
MES 006 Managing Teaching – Learning 6
MES 007 School Governance and Financial Management 6
MES 008 Leadership for Better Schools 6
Total Credits 30

Extended Contract Programme (ECP)

ECP is a non-credited but compulsory component of PGDSLM, based on theoretical components of PGDSLM. It aims at
developing skills and competencies needed for effective school leadership and management. It consists of lectures,
discussions, individual and group activities.
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Eisha Kannadi, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572938

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6.18 Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration
(PGDEMA)
School of Education (SOE)
The programme has been developed to meet the ever increasing demand for trained manpower in administrative and
management position in various educational systems and organizations. The programme has been designed to provide
a comprehensive view on the theoretical as well as practical aspects of educational management and administration in
the existing and emerging educational scenario.
Objectives:
 To improve the individual performance as educational managers and leaders;
 To enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of educational organizations;
 To upgrade skills in areas such as interpersonal relationship, leadership and team building, strategic planning and
decision-making, necessary for effective management;
 To develop an under standing of basic management concepts and their applications in an educational
environment.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MES 41 Growth and Development of Educational Management 6
MES 42 Dimensions of Educational Management 6
MES 43 Organisational Behaviour 6
MES 44 Institutional Management 6
MESP 49 Project Work 6
Optional Courses (Choose anyone)
MES 45 School Education 4
MES 46 Higher Education 4
MES 47 Open and Distance Education 4
MES 48 Alternative Education 4
Total Credits 34
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Bharti Dogra, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572993
Dr. Vandana Singh, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572932

6.19 Post Graduate Diploma in Pre Primary Education (PGDPPED)

School of Education (SOE)
The Post Graduate Diploma in Pre Primary Education (PGDPPED) is a specialized programme for preparing teachers for
the pre-primary level. The Programme has been developed to meet the ever increasing demand for trained manpower
in pre-primary educational institutions. The programme has been designed to provide a comprehensive view of the
theoretical as well as practical aspects of pre-school education in the existing and emerging educational scenario.
Objectives:
 To systematize experiences and strengthen the professional competencies of pre-school teachers.
 To enable teachers to organize meaningful learning experiences for pre-school children.
 To develop skills required in selecting and organising learning experiences
 To understand the developmental needs of pre-school children.
 To impart knowledge and develop an understanding of various aspects of pre-school management.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MES 81 Introduction to Pre-School Education 4
MES 82 Human Development during Early Childhood 4

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 MES 83 Principles of ChildhoodEducation 4
MES 84 Practices in Modern Pre-School Education 4
MESP 85 Project 16
Total Credits 32

Programme Coordinators: Dr. Sutapa Bose, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572942

Dr. Vandana Singh, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572932

6.20 Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Education (PGDAE)

School of Education (SOE)
This programme is the result of collaborative efforts of IGNOU, UNESCO and JNU aimed at capacity building and
professional development to fadult education with an emphasison participatory adult learning, documentation,
information dissemination and networking atlocal, national and international levels.
Objectives:
a) To promote professional competency and capacity building of the adult education functionaries as well as all those
who are not in service, but interested in the area of adult education;

b) To develop their knowledge and understanding of the various aspects of theory and practice of adult education;
c) To promote their understanding of adult education policies and programmes;

d) To enable them to document, manage and disseminate knowledge and information on various as pects and
processes related to adult education;
e) To promote their knowledge, understanding and skills vis-a-vis diverse approaches to organizing and managing an
adult learningset-up;

f) To equip them with the skills of involving the community in participatory planning, development and transaction of
curriculum and in participatory training, evaluation and research in adult education;
g) To enhance their under standing and skills of networking for their personal, social, and professional development;
and

h) To develop in them the ability to critically analyse, appreciate and promote the role of adult education in the
emerging social, economic, political, cultural and educational situations at the national and international levels.
Programme Learner Support Centres (PSCs)

All programme Learner Support Centres of IGNOU where MA (Education) Programme of IGNOU is on offer are
provisionally the PSCs for this programme also.
Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University

Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Details:
The Programme consists of 34 credits (one credit is equal to 30 study hours). The programme has 5 courses 
4 theory courses and one practical course. The course codes, titles, nature and credits are given below.
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Theory Courses
MAE 1 Understanding Adult Education 6
MAE 2 Policy Planning and Implementation of Adult Education in India 6
MAE 3 Knowledge Management, Information Dissemination and
Networking in Adult Education 6
MES 16 Educational Research 6
Practical Courses

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 MAEL 1 Practical Work Components 10
Total Credits 34

Programme Coordinator: Dr. M.V. Lakshmi Reddy, [email protected],

[email protected], Ph. 011-29572935 / Mobile : 9868956537
Dr. Niradhar Dey, [email protected]. 011-29572994 / Mobile :9968391145

6.21 Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development (PGDUPDL)

School of Extension & Development Studies (SOEDS)
India is 2nd largest urban system in the world with more than 30% of urban population. It is expected that by 2025,
half of India‘s population will be urbane. The urbanization has created manifold problems such as transportation,
poverty, unemployment, unauthorized housing colonies, slums and squatter settlements. The criticality of the urban
problems has not been properly understood due to less emphasis on urban development issues in the academic
curriculum at the graduation and post-graduation levels. Therefore, PGDUPDL will be useful for the people involved
in the urban development programmes and also to the graduates who wish to pursue urban development as a
career. The Postgraduate Diploma holders will be fully equipped to serve various Government and Non-Government
Organizations dealing with urban planning and development. The programme also strengthen the efficiency and
effectiveness of in- service personnel working in Government and Non-Government Organizations, Private or
Corporate sectors and handling various urban development projects and programmes viz; Functionaries and elected
representatives of Municipal Councils, Corporations, Municipal and Nagar Panchayats; Architects, City and Town
Planners (Bachelors and Masters in Architecture, Planning and Related Discipline); Civil Engineers, Corporate Real
Estate Professionals; Employees of the Autonomous Institutions/ NGOs, Private or Corporate sectors working in
various urban development sectors; Programme Officers, Project Officers, Research Investigators, and Research
Assistants dealing with urban development in various International and National Organizations. Also this programme
will be useful to the fresh graduates who wish to pursue a career in urban development.
Objectives:

 To provide opportunity to the learners to deepen their knowledge and understanding of urban development.
 To expand capacities of the working urban development professionals on various the oretical and practical
aspects of urban planning and development.
 To develop professional knowledge and skills informulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
urban development programmes.
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MEDS 41 Introduction to Urban Development 6

MEDS 42 Issues and Challenges in Urban Planning and Development 6

MEDS 43 Dynamics of Urban Planning and Development 6

MEDS 44 Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects and Programmes 6

Elective Courses: Choose any one

MEDSP 45 Project Work 8

MEDSE 46 Development: Issues and Perspectives 8

Total Credits 32

Programme Coordinators: Prof. Nehal A. Farooquee, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571664 Prof.

B.K. Pattanaik, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571662
Prof. P.V.K. Sasidhar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571665

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6.22 Post Graduate Diploma in Development Studies (PGDDVS)
School of Extension & Development Studies (SOEDS)
There is a huge gap between the need for professional leaders and traditional courses available in developmental
sector. This programme has been designed to impart quality education and training in the area of Development Studies.
The programme is meant for development professionals across the sectors and also to fresh graduates interested in
pursuing carrier as development professional.
Programme Objectives:
 To impart knowledge on various aspects of development studies.
 To train qualified human resources in the professional area of development studies.
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MDV 101 Introduction to Development and Development Theories 6
MDV 102 Dynamics of Development 6
MDV 103 Issues and Challenges of Development 6
MDV 106 Research Methodology in Development Studies 6
MDV 109 Development in India- An Overview 6
MDV 4 Gender and Development 6
Total Credits 36
# After completing PGDDVS, interested students may take lateral entry directly into the second
year of Master of Arts(Development Studies) (MADVS).
Programme Coordinators: Prof. B.K. Pattanaik; [email protected] ; Ph: 011- 29571662
Prof. P.V.K. Sasidhar; [email protected]; Ph: 011-29571665
Prof. Nehal A. Farooquee; [email protected]; Ph: 011-29571664

6.23 Post Graduate Diploma in Animal Welfare (PGDAW)

School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)

Animal welfare education is a multidisciplinary subject which is evolving rapidly with the core components of welfare
science, welfare ethics, welfare laws and welfare standards. Animal welfare can be applied to all animal species,
sometimes preceded by ‗farm‘ or ‗companion‘ or other words to denote to which group of animals the term is
specifically referring. In general, however, we are concerned about the welfare of all animals that are managed in
some way by humans, and where we have particular responsibilities for their care. In the past, greatest concern
about animal welfare has been related to livestock production in agriculture, and thus ‗farm animal welfare‘ has
received the most attention. Over time, welfare issues pertaining to working, performing, companion, zoo and lab
animals have also received attention. Keeping all this in view, the PGDAW programme covers welfare science, ethics,
laws and standards of all managed animals like cattle and buffaloes; sheep and goat; pigs; poultry; working,
performing, pet, zoo and lab animals.
Objectives: (1) To impart science based animal welfare education through open and distance learning.
(2) To build capacities of stakeholders in taking socially responsible decisions concerning animal
welfare.
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
Medium of Instruction: English
Who Can Take Admission?
 Faculty, researchers, technical staff and students in universities, research organizations and veterinary colleges.
 Veterinarians / para-veterinarians in state / central government departments and Remount and Veterinary Corps of
Indian army.
 Members of state & district level animal welfare boards / committees.
 Members of institutional animal ethics committees.
 Civil servants, officials and researchers working in forest departments, zoos, wild life institutes, institute animal
ethics committees, animal house facilities, zoology departments etc.
 Law professionals dealing with animal welfare laws.

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  Employees working in animal welfare organizations / NGOs/ Gaushalas.
 Animal lovers, pet owners and fresh graduates seeking career as animal welfare professionals.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MAW-001 Animal Welfare Science and Ethics 8
MAW-002 Animal Welfare Issues 8
MAW-003 Animal Welfare Laws, Policies and Organizations 8
MAW-004 Animal Welfare Practices, Economics and Livelihood 8
Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator: Prof. P.V.K. Sasidhar; [email protected]; Ph: 9910050413; 011- 29571665

6.24 Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (PGDCSR)

School of Extension & Development Studies (SOEDS)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) emerged in the early nineties as a new buzz in the business world and since then
has developed into a field with substantial and diverse career opportunities. With the passing of Companies Act, 2013
and the New CSR Rules 2014, India has become the first country to bring legislation on CSR. Several Indian companies
will now be required to undertake CSR projects in order to comply with the provisions of the Companies Act. With
many companies undertaking these initiatives for the first time, this has opened a whole gambit of job opportunities in
public, corporate and non-profit sectors. PGDCSR is a very appropriate programme in ODL mode both in terms of
content and timing. It provides a unique opportunity for attaining and upgrading the knowledge of the CSR
professionals. Keeping all this in view, the PGDCSR programme has been designed in such a way to enhance the
holistic understanding of CSR by covering CSR fundamentals, its process, implementation and handling of projects and
programmes.
Programme Objectives:
 To impart knowledge and understanding about CSR.
 To expand capacities of learners on various theoretical and practical aspects of CSR.
 To develop professional knowledge in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CSR projects
and programmes.
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Who Can Take Admission?
 Senior, mid-level and entry level employees of companies undertaking CSR
 Professionals working in development sector and NGOs implementing CSR activities
 Development functionaries and civil servants of State and Central Governments
 Faculty, researchers and students in universities, research organizations and colleges.
 Graduates wanting to pursue a career in CSR
Program Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MEDS-051 Fundamentals of CSR 6
MEDS-052 CSR Process 6
MEDS-053 CSR Implementation 6
MEDS-054 CSR Projects and Programmes 6
MSW-009 Community Organization Management for Community Development 4
MEDSE-046 Development: Issues and Perspectives* 8
MEDSP-051 Project Work in CSR* 8
MEDS-051 Fundamentals of CSR 6
Total Credits 36
*Electives. One of the two has to be selected.
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Nisha Varghese; [email protected]; Ph:011-29571668
Prof. P.V.K. Sasidhar; [email protected]; Ph: 011-29571665

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6.25 Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC)
School of Journalism & New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
PGJMC is a programme for those who want to learn and upgrade their skills in communication, journalism and allied
fields. It is also an opportunity for working professionals to enhance and update their knowledge and get a formal
degree for it. This programme is also aimed at general learners who want to have an understanding of the society
and media‘s role in it,especially in a fast paced,technologically oriented world.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree in any subject
The learners should possess working knowledge of computers- MS Office and other simple software and should have
internet access.
Medium of Instruction: English,Hindi & Tamil
This is a 36 credit programme. After the completion of this programme, a learner can seek admission in the second year
of the MA programme in Journalism and Mass Communication which is also for 36 credits and get a Masters‘ degree (72
credits).
This programme has eight courses each of which is of four credits. The following is the programme structure of PGJMC:
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MJM 20 Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication 4
MJM 21 Reporting Techniques 4
MJM 22 Writing and Editing for Print Media 4
MJM 23 Broadcast and Online Journalism 4
MJM 24 Media and Society 4
MJM 25 Media Ethics and Laws 4
MJML 120 Practical: Print and Online 6
MJML 121 Practical: Audiovisual 6
Total Credits 36

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Shikha Rai, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571608

6.26 Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production (PGDAPP)

School of Journalism & New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
The Programme has been designed to address the growing need for training in audio/radio production by imparting
both theoretical and practical skills. The aim of the programme is to prepare students in planning, producing audio
programmes and managing radio stations.

The programme is aimed at the following target groups:

 General students who want to develop skills in audio production to work as radio programmers, presenters,
producers and managers;
 Professionals working in Prasar Bharati and private production houses who want to acquire theoretical knowledge
of the subject to upgrade their skills;
 Students of Journalism and Mass Communication who want to specialize in audio production and management of
radio station;
 Teachers for knowledge-enrichment;
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MJM 1 Introduction to Broadcasting and Programming 6
MJM 2 Production and Presentation 6
MJM 3 Recording and Editing 4

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 MJML 1 Practical 16
Total Credits 32

Practical Component
 Practical Training will be imparted through virtual mode and evaluated by the School,
or
 After taking due approval from the School (SOJNMS, IGNOU), students can arrange Practical
Training of a minimum of 14 days duration at any All India Radio / Gyan Vani / Community Radio
station. They will be evaluated on their performance by the Station Director / Head of the Station /
Station Manager and SOJNMS. They will have to produce a certificate in the prescribed format to the
School.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Amit Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571609

6.27 Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Media (PGDIDM)

School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
The PG Diploma in Digital Media aims to facilitate learners on three specific domains of the emerging Information and
Communication Technology-enabled new media platforms - conceptual framework on digital media, online and digital
journalism practices and internet research techniques through big data analytics and data.
In addition to that, this programme explores the role of digital media literacy in the empowerment processes. It aims
to address the interrelationship between digital media and society from the Indian context and the emergence of
social media, Information and Communication Technology for Development, and issues of digital inequality.
Since every sphere of professional work has been integrated with digital technology, learners with advanced
knowledge of handling technology-enabled environments enhance their employability.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MNM 011 Understanding Digital Media 4
MNM 012 Digital Journalism 4
MNM 013 Media, Information and Empowerment 4
MNM 014 Contemporary Scenario of Digital Media 4
MNM 015 Media Research Methods 4
MNML 011 Digital Journalism Practicals 6
MNMP 011 Internet Research Project 6

Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator: Dr. K S Arul Selvan, [email protected] / 011-29571605 / 9319922711

6.28 Post Graduate Diploma in Development Communication (PGDDC)

School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
India is positioned at a crucial juncture in 21st Century and Development Communiation in going to play a key role in
addressing the issues and challenges in the way. Development communication essentially aims to bridge all the gaps
in the process between the planning agencies on the one hand and all other stake holders in development process
with a focused understanding of the masses PGDDC will help you acquire academic knowledge and professional
skills. You will develop sound understanding of the core issues of the development process which will help you to
find numerous employment opportunities in various Local. National and International Agencies
Eligibilty: Bachelor‘s Degree in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
This is a 36 credit programme. The programme consists of 5 theory courses +1 elcective course

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MDC 001 Fundamentals of Development and Communication 06

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 MDC 002 Human Development and Communication 06
MDC 003 Media in Development Communication 06
MDC 004 Development Journalism for Social Change 06
MDC 005 Development: Information and Communication Technologies 06
Elective Courses: Select any One
MDCE-006 Research Methods in Development Communication 06
MDCP-007 Project Work 06

Total Credits 36
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Ramesh Yadav, : [email protected], Ph. 011-29571606

6.29 Post Graduate Diploma in Electronic Media (PGDEME)

School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
Audio and video (audio-visual) content is used extensively for online media platforms as well as for traditional television
and radio broadcasting.There is always a demand for professionals who can produce interesting and meaningful audio
and audio-visual content in different genres like news and current affairs, entertainment, infotainment,
education,edutainment, etc.PG Diploma in Electronic Media will help you to learn and upgrade your skills in audio and
audio-visual programme production. It is also an opportunity for working professionals to enhance and update their
knowledge and to obtain a formal degree for it.

Eligibilty: Bachelor‘s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Objectives:
• To impart the necessary knowledge and skills for television, radio and online journalism
• To equip learners with the required knowledge and skills to produce audio programmes for radio broadcasting or
podcasting
• To provide knowledge and skills about digital photography and videography
• To expose the learners to different aspects of audio-visual programme production
• To acquaint the learners with the interrelationships between media and society
This programme has eight courses each of which is of four credits. Only digital study material will be provided for
this programme.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Semester-I
MJM 020 Introduction to Journalism & Mass Communication 04
MJM 024 Media & Society 04
MNM 001 Broadcast & Digital Journalism 04
MNM 002 Audio Production 04
Semester-II
MNM-003 Digital Photography & Videography 04
MNM-004 Audiovisual Production 04
MNML-001 Practical 04
MNMP-001 Project Work 04

Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Amit Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571609

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6.30 Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Integrated Communication
(PGDAIC)
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)

Eligibilty: Graduation in any discipline

Medium of Instruction: English
Lateral entry of those PGDAIC students who had already passed PGCAIC Programme for the 2nd Year of PGDAIC
programme and their credits will be transferred as per the University Norms.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details: Total Credits -32 (16 Credits for PGCAIC with an exit option)

Course Title of the Course Type of

Code Course Credits
Semester-I
MNM 021 Integrated Communication Practices Theory 04 Exit Option as
MNM 022 Consumer Behaviour Theory 04 PG Certificate in
Advertising and
MNM 023 Advertising Theory 04 Integrated
MNM 024 Public Relations Theory 04 Communication
(16 Credits)
Semester-II
MNM-025 Online Brand Management Theory 04 PG Diploma in
MNM-026 Integrated Campaign Planning Theory 04 Advertising and
Integrated
MNM-027 Vocational Life Skills Theory 02 Communication
MNMP-021 Internship/ Project Work Project 06 (32 Credits)

Total Credits 32
Note: Leamers exiting after successfully completing first semester of the programme may opt to receive
Post Graduate Certificate in Advertising and Integrated Communication.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Padmini Jain, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571607

6.31 Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PGDFSQM)
School of Agriculture (SOA)
Objectives:
The objective of the PG Diploma Programme is to prepare professionals for development, implementation and
auditing of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems in the country. The Programme has been developed in
collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), GOI. It
seeks to develop India‘s capability to meet the global food safety and quality requirements and enhance the
competitiveness of food products. In long term perspective, it would contribute to ensure consumer safety within
and out side the country.
This PG Programme shall enable the students to:
 Comprehend the issues of safety and quality in food production, handling, processing and trade.
 Build technical proficiency in undertaking food safety and quality assurance in food processing chain i.e., from
farm to fork.
 Ensure the safety and quality of food products as per mandatory legal requirements and voluntary standards
including export regulations, if required.
 Design and implement: Good Hygienic Practices (GHP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis
and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Quality Management Systems (QMS): ISO 9001, Food Safety Management
Systems (FSMS):ISO22000, Laboratory Management System:ISO17025 and Retail Standards.
 Be able to effectively plan, conduct, report and audit as per the guidelines of the ISO19011.
 Undertake Standard Microbiological and Chemical analysis of Food Products.
 Apply Good Hygienic, Manufacturing, Laboratory, Transportation and Retail Practices in Food
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 Eligibility:
i) Graduation in Science with Chemistry/ Bio-Chemistry or Microbiology as one of the subjects.


ii) Degree in allied Sciences like Agriculture/Food Science/Food Technology/Post Harvest



Technology/Engineering/ Home Science/Life

Science/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Horticulture/Dairy Technology/Veterinary/ Fisheries/
Hotel Management and Catering/ Hospitality Management, or equivalent etc.
iii) 
Science graduate in disciplines like Geography, Statistics with Physics & Maths, Art Subjects and
Medical Lab technology and with minimum three years experience in food processing and / or quality
control. These students should have minimum 1 year experience in quality control activities.
iv) 
Arts/Commerce graduate with diploma in food science/ hotel management disciplines viz fruits and
vegetables, dairy technology, meat technology, cereals, pulses and oilseeds etc. with minimum 5 years
experience in Food Processing/ Food Quality Control/ Hotel Management (food preparation/ food
catering) and out of which 2 years experience should be in quality controlactivities.
v) 
BA/B.Com graduates with minimum 7 years experience in Food Processing/Food Quality Control/Hotel
Management (food preparation/ food catering) or holding senior position in Govt./ Semi Govt. Units
involved in Food Quality Control.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Theory Practical Total
MVP 001 Food Fundamentals and Chemistry 4 0 4
MVPI 001 Food Microbiology 2 2 4
MVP 002 Food Laws and Standards 4 0 4
MVP 003 Principles of Food Safety and Quality Management 4 0 4
MVP 004 Food Safety and Quality Management Systems 4 0 4
MVPL 001 Food Safety and Quality Auditing 0 4 4
MVPL 002 Chemical Analysis and Quality Assurance 0 4 4
MVPP 003 Project Work 1 0 8 8
Total Credits 18 18 36

Prospective job opportunities for the pass outs are as follows:

 Quality Control Officer or Quality Assurance / Food Safety and Quality Management professionals in
food/hospitality/retail industry and laboratories,
 Food Safety Officer in the regulatory bodies,
 Food Auditor in Certification and Inspection bodies,
 Trainer/Counsellor in Food Safety & Quality Management Systems,
 Food certifying/auditing professional for Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (FSQMS).
Programme Coordinator: Dr.Mita Sinhamahapatra, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572976,29572973

6.32 Post Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness (PGDAB)

School of Agriculture (SOA)
Agriculture is shifting from subsistence farming to commercial activity. New opportunities are opening up in the
agriculture sector due changing business environment, socio-economy of the country, and global scenario. The sector
is strongly responding to the demands of consumers and markets in terms of the diversified product base, quality, and
price. The development of competitive and quality agriculture with the diminishing role of government has become
the forefront of the agricultural economy. There is an unparallel demand on the capabilities and competence of human
resources responsible for linking farm production with consumption vis a vis economics-environment equilibrium.
Keeping this in view, the School of Agriculture has developed the PG Diploma in Agribusiness (PGDAB) programme.
The target group of this programme is graduates in agriculture and allied field, in-service and practising agricultural
extension and development professionals, professionals of NGOs, cooperatives, Corporate, financial, and marketing
organizations/institutions.

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 Objectives:
The objectives of the programme are:
• To develop agribusiness professionals in agriculture, food, and allied sectors;
• To encourage entrepreneurship among farmers, intermediaries & traders, and other stakeholders in the agri-
enterprise chain; and
• To inculcate and develop managerial skills among the learners to cater to the needs of the agriculture sector.
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MAM 51 Fundamentals of Agriculture 4
MAM 52 Agribusiness Management and Policies 4
MAM 53 Managerial Economics and Finance in Agribusiness 4
MAM 54 Marketing Management for Agribusiness 4
MAM 55 Principles of Agribusiness Management 4
MAM 56 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis for Agribusiness 4
MAM 57 Project Management in Agribusiness 4
MAMP 58 Project Work 4
Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Praveen Kumar Jain, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573091

6.33 Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security (PGDIS)

School of Vocational Education & Training (SOVET)
This PG Diploma in Information Security (PGDIS) (with an exit option of PG Certificate in Information Security (PGCIS)
after successful completion of first semester) programme has been designed to bridge the gap in the awareness and
competency required by various categories of people such as the users of Internet and various IT enabled services
about deeper aspects of Information Security, responsible use and management of IT services. This is a PG Diploma
level programme with an exit option of PG Certificate in Information Security (PGCIS) after successful completion of
first semester and total 32 credits of worth. Students can complete this programme in minimum period of one or
maximum period of three years.
The Programme aims at imparting:
 To spread awareness of information security and protection.
 To provide protection and security to personal data and to build data oriented infrastructure in the companies.
 To raise high professional ethics in the individuals and students towards providing information security.
 To experiment and learn the skills and techniques needed for providing protection and security to our information.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree in any discipline or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institute.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Semester I
MSEI 21
Introduction to Information Security 4
MSEI 21 (P)
MSEI 22
Network Security 4
MSEI 22 (P)
MSEI 23
Cyber Security 4
MSEI 23 (P)
MSE 24 Policy, Standards and Laws 4

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 Semester II
MSEI 25
Application and Business Security Developments 4
MSEI 25 (P)
MSEI 26
BCP, DR Planning and Audit 4
MSEI 26 (P)
MSEI 27
Digital Forensics 4
MSEI 27 (P)
MSEP 28 Project 4
Total Credits 32

Programme Coordinator: Ms. Urshla Kant, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571648,

Prof. A. K. Gaba, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571644

6.34 Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management (PGDPSM)

School of Vocational Education & Training (SOVET)
The basic objective of the programme is to improve career opportunities of graduatesin any discipline. The programme
is especially designed for those seeking career as a Medical Representative or for the capacity building of those already
in this profession. Science and non science graduates can take admission in the programme.
Eligibility: Graduate degree in any discipline with Science in 10+2 OR

Graduate degree in any discipline without Science in 10+2 but with 2 years of working experience as a medical
representative in a pharma industry.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MVE 1 Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 6
MVE 2 Pharmacology and Toxicology 6
MVE 3 Pharmaceutics 4
MVE 4 Drugs Regulatory Affairs 4
MVE 5 Introduction to Management 6
MVE 6 Sales Management 6
Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Rachna Agarwal, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571647/1650

6.35 Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR)

School of Law (SOL)
The Programme Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights was revised and launched
in 2013. The Objectives of this programmes are to:
 Acquaint the learners with basic concepts of Intellectual Property Rights
 Develop expertise in the learner on IPR related issues; and
 Sensitize the learners with the emerging issues in IPR and the rationale for the protection of IPR.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MIP 101 General Introduction to IP Rights 4
MIP 102 Patents 4

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 MIP 103 Industrial Design and Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits and
Utility Models 4
MIP 104 Trademarks, Domain Names, Geographical Indications 4
MIP 105 Copyright and Related Rights 4
MIP 106 Plant Varieties Protection, Biotechnology and Traditional Knowledge 4
MIP 107 Trade Secrets, Competition Law and Protection of TCE 4
MIP 108 Management of IPRs 4
Total Credits 32

ProgrammeCoordinator: Dr. Suneet Kashyap Srivastava,[email protected],Ph.011-29572990

6.36 Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ)

School of Law (SOL)
Objectives:
The objectives of the programme are:
 To keep pace with emerging developments in criminal justice
 To create well-informed citizens and professionals in the area of criminal justice
 To enhance the competencies of the professionals already working in the area of criminal justice system.
Eligibility: Any Graduate, Graduate in Criminology, Social Work & Functionaries of Criminal Justice
Administration. Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MLE 11 Criminal Justice System 4
MLE 12 Indian Penal Code 4
MLE 13 Criminal Justice Processes 4
MLE 14 Criminal Justice Administration 4
MLE 15 Challenges to Criminal Justice System 4
MLE 16 Criminal Justice Research and Advocacy 4
MLEP 17 Project 8
Total Credits 32
Job Opportunity : - Jobs related to Criminal Justice Administration in Govt. organizations, International and
National NGO's.
- Lawyers can specialize in Criminal Law related to woman, children and other vulnerable
groups etc.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mansi Sharma, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572992

6.37 Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental and Occupational Health

(PGDEOH)
School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies (SOITS)
Programme Description: Environmental and Occupational Health focuses on assessing the public health risks
associated with biological, chemical, physical, biomechanical and psychosocial hazards in natural and built
environments. Environmental health specialists focus on the effect of environmental pollution on the health of
human beings. The human health is a reflection of socio-economic & physical environment. The main link between
the workplace and the general environment is that the source of the hazard is usually the same, whether it is
an agriculture activity or an industrial activity. The Programme aims at various concepts related to
general environment, environment at the work place, related hazards and evaluation of health risk assessment by
providing solutions to various aspects of environmental health occupational hazard management, epidemiology,
health policy and management, and environmental health promotion. The successful leamers will be able to work

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 with health practitioners, researchers and policy makers to develop, evaluate and monit or health policies,
programmes and practices related to healthy environments
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Job Prospectus
After successful completion of this diploma program, students find employment opportunities in various industries/
institutions/organizations as risk assessors, occupational· health specialists and food safety experts and also in
private sectors as environmental consultants, occupational health professionals, national public health agencies, and
environmental institutes/agencies. Further opportunities are also there in environmental health-related agency of
the government, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), local
health agencies, enviromnental consulting firms, private industry, non•governmental organizations, hospitals, health
care organizations, labour organizations, universities and colleges.etc.
The programme will be offered in the both online (OL) & Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode.
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Compulsory Courses
MEV 1 Introduction to Environmental Health 4
MEV 2 Environmental and Occupational Hazards 4
MEV 3 Environmental Law and Management 4
MEV 4 Environmental Toxicology 4
MEV 5 Occupational Health and Safety 4
MEVP 1 Project 4
Elective Courses
MEVE 1 Environmental Impact Assessment for Environmental Health 4
MEVE 2 Health Care 4
MEVE 3 Agriculture and Allied Sector 4
MEVE 4 Industrial Sector 4
Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinators: Dr. B. Rupini, [email protected], Ph: 011-29571667. 29583380,
Dr. Sushmitha Baskar, [email protected], Ph: 011-29571122, 29572813,
Prof. Ruchika Kuba, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572813

6.38 Post Graduate Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies (PGDFCS)

School of Intra-Disciplinary& Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITS)
The Programme PG Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies primarily focuses on time, geography, space and
literature of the folklore and culture of the world in general, and of India in particular. The Programme aims to find
out the relation between folk culture and context through various frameworks borrowed from disciplines such as
Literature, History, Sociology, Anthropology, Folklore Studies and emerging disciplines such as Culture Studies. This
Programme is a result of the interdisciplinary approach to the paradigms of knowledge. The Programme focuses on
themes such as oral literature, material culture, social customs, performing arts, the theories and methods of
folklore employed so far such as historical-geographical, historical-re-constructional, ideological, functional,
psychoanalytical, cross-cultural, structural and contextual—all of which demandaninter-disciplinary approach.The
social relevance of the Programme may be categorizedas:
 In a vast and diverse country like India, it is important that policy planners are sensitive to the impact of the
developmental processes on the marginalized communities. This programme can contribute to that since it has
two major concerns, first, to study the marginal society in their specificity, second, the impact of the contact
with
more complex societies on the marginal communities as tribes.
 This Programme seeks to address to that section of students who are not covered by formal education, mainly
those students who seek to join the NGO circles orintend to pursue higher education in trans-disciplinary
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 subjects such as Ethnography, Migration Studies, Marginal Studies, etc.
 It has the objective of appreciating culture and folklore in all their composite forms and of evaluating the social
and political context in which culture manifests itself. It has the object of study and the location of political
criticism by its focal points such as Marginal Studies, Tribal and Folklore Literature, Language Death and
Preservation, etc.
 It has an obligation to an ethical appraisal of traditional as well as the modern society.
 Some of the important faculty in this Programme may be categorized as Critical Theory, Cultural Critic, Cultural
Geography, Cultural History, Culture Theory, Ethnography, Feminism, Gender Studies, Museum Studies,
Orientalism, Popular Culture Studies, Post-structuralism, Social Structuralism, Language Studies, History and
Anthropology, etc.
Target Group
Any graduate who wants to enter tourism, archaeological development or management of museums, NGOs working
for Tribal Rights, academic institutes offering programmes on Folklore and Culture Studies.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MFC 1 Folklore and Culture: Conceptual Perspectives 6

MFC 2 Tradition, Identity and Cultural Production 6

MFC 3 Cultural and Societal Transformation 6

MFC 4 Tribes of India: Identity, Culture and Folklore 6

MFCI 5 Project Manual 6

Total Credits 30

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Nandini Sahu, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572780

6.39 Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science (PGDSS)

School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies (SOITS)
The PGDSS programme mainly focuses on the genesis and principles of sustainable development, its tools, implemen-
tation and assessment strategies in a holistic way. The major objectives of the programme are:
 To provide opportunity to the learners to deepen their knowledge and understanding about sustainable develop-
ment and the principles of sustainability science.
 To expand capacities of learners on various theoretical and practical aspects of sustainabledevelopment.
 To develop professional knowledge and skills in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sus-
tainable development projects and programmes.
PGDSS holders will be fully equipped to serve various Government and NGOs dealing with environment, development and
livelihood improvements. Fresh graduates who complete this Diploma will be the potential candidates suitable for
employment at the grassroots, supervisory and other middle level positions in Environment and Development sector. The
programme also strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of in-service personnel working in Government and Non-
Government Organizations, Private or Corporate sectors and handling various sustainable development projects and
programmes viz., Employees of the Institutes/NGOs, Private or Corporate sectors working in various Sustainable
Development projects; Programme Officers, Project Officers, Research Investigators, and Research Assistants deal- ing
with environment and development issues in various International and National Organizations.
Eligibility: Any Bachelor‘s Degree from a recognised University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Type of Course Credits
I Year
MSD 11 Sustainability Science Theory 4

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 MSD 12 Ecosystem and Natural Resources Theory 4
MSD 13 Socio-Cultural System Theory 4
MSD 14 Ecological Economics Theory 4
MSD 15 Institutions, Governance and Policies Theory 4
MSD 16 Strategies and models for sustainability Theory 4
MSD 17 Challenges to Sustainable Development Theory 4
MSD 19 Global Strategies to Sustainable Development Theory 4
MSD 20 Population, Health and Sustainability Theory 4
Total Credits 36

ProgrammeCoordinator: Dr. Y.S.C. Khuman, [email protected], [email protected], Ph.011-

29571121

6.40 Post Graduate Diploma in Migration and Diaspora (PGDMIDI)

School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies (SOITS)
P.G. Diploma in Migration and Diaspora (PGDMIDI) covers both theoretical and project works. The main objectives of
the programme are to impart the skills by using social science knowledge and tools to understand/ make sense of the
current issues and concerns relating to global movement of people, products and ideas and hence helping various
stakeholders including those who are in policy to engage more meaningfully with the world unfolding before them. The
programme is important for professionals working Government, Foreign Trade, UN organisations, Embassies and
External Ministries, Migrant and diaspora organizations etc. The programme helps in providing informed understanding
of migration processes, role of diasporas in development, development-migration nexus, information for policies,
planning and researches, various regulations related to international migration, best practices in migration and
diaspora engagement, human rights issues of migrant communities etc.
Eligibility: Any Bachelor‘s Degree from a recognised University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Type of Course Credits
MDI-1 Migration and Diaspora: Theory and Theory 4
Methodolog
MDI-2 Transnationalism, diaspora and citizenship Theory 4
MDI-3 Global Diasporas: Case Studies Theory 4

MDI-4 Indian Diaspora: An Overview Theory 4

MDI-5 Indian Diaspora: Politico-Economic and Policy Theory 4
Aspects
MDI-6 Indian Diaspora: Socio-Cultural Facets Theory 4

MDIE-1 Gender and Diaspora Elective/Theory 4

MDIE-2 Diasporas in India Elective/Theory 4
MDIP-1 Project Work Practical 8

Total Credits 32
One can opt for eight-credit elective courses i.e MDIE-001 (4 Credits) and MDIE-002 (4 Credits) in lieu of project
MDIP-001 (8 Credits)
ProgrammeCoordinator: Dr. Sadananda Sahoo and Prof. Nandini Sinha Kapur, [email protected],
[email protected], Ph.011-29573378

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6.41 Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management & Low (PGDEML)
School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies (SOITS)
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

First Year
I Semester
MEV 011 Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Ecology 4
MEVE 019 Environmental Issues 4
MEVE 011 Global Climate Change 4
MEVE 12 Environmental Management 4
MEV 003 Environmental Law and Management 4
MED 005 Integrated Environmental Management Urban and Rural 4
MEVE 004 Industrial Sector 4
MEVE 003 Agricultural and Allied Sector 4
MEVE 001 Environmental Impact Assessment for Environmental Health 4
MEVE 015 Disaster Management 4
MEVE 017 Environment and Society 4
Total Credits 40

ProgrammeCoordinators: Dr. B. Rupini, [email protected], Ph: 011-29571667. 29583380,

Dr. Sushmitha Baskar, [email protected], Ph: 011-29571122, 29572813
and Prof. R. Baskar, [email protected],

6.42 Post Graduate Diploma in Women‘s & Gender Studies (PGDWGS)

School of Gender & Development Studies (SOGDS)
This Post Graduate Diploma programme is meant for learners interested in acquiring conceptual, theoretical and
analytical knowledge in the areas of women‘s and gender studies.

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline

Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

I Semester
MWG 1 Theories of Women‘s & Gender Studies 8
MWG 2 Gender & Power 8

II Semester

MWG 3 Constructing Gender Through Arts & Media 8

MWG 4 Gendered Bodies & Sexualities 8

MWGP 1 Project Work* 2

Total Credits 34

*Learners will have an option between a one month internship with an NGO/other approved organization OR a
Research Project depending on their individual interest/preparation and employment circumstances.

Students who have completed their undergraduate programme in any discipline can join this programme. After
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 completing this programme successfully learners can pursue their careers in higher studies, research work, Non- Profit
Organisations/ Non Government Organizations, both at National and International level, work as advocacy agents for
national and international Government organizations/ institutions, as well as pursue careers in specialized areas like
media, publishing, and gender training programmes.
Learners can also accumulate the credits earned in this programme towards credit transfer (lateral entry) into the 2nd
year of the MA programme in Women‘s and Gender Studies. Lateral entry is available only in July Session of the
subsequent year after completion of PGDWGS.
Programme Coordinators: Prof. Himadri Roy, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571611

6.43 Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing (PGDBP)

School of Humanities (SOH)
The PG Diploma in Book Publishing is meant to provide an opportunity for:
Self employment to aspiring/practising publishing professionals
Skill-upgradation/skill-acquisition in the various aspects of publishing
Training aspiring publishing professionals in marketable skills in the various areas of publishing, including
specialized editing, copyediting and proofreading, marketing, distribution, sales etc.
The unique aspect of the programme is the option in Course 8 of a month-long training/apprenticeship
at a publishing house.
Eligibility : Bachelor Degree + knowledge of English & knowledge of word processing
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
This programme has eight courses, of which Courses 1-4 are compulsory and courses 5-7 are electives (learners
to choose any two). Course 8 is a compulsory course where learners can either opt for one month training in a
publishing house and submit a report OR submit a project as per guidelines for which they would be evaluated.

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Compulsory Courses
MBP 001 Introduction to Publishing and its Legal Aspects 4
MBP 002 Editing and Pre-Press 4
MBP 003 Production and Emerging Technologies 4
MBP 004 Marketing, Promotion and Distribution of Books 4
Elective Courses (Choose any one)
MBPP 001 Project 4
MBPA 001 Apprenticeship 4
Elective Courses (Choose any two)
MBP 005 Editing Books for Children 4
MBP 006 Editing Scientific, Technical and Medical Books 4
MBP 007 Editing Text books 4
Total Credits 28+2 (viva) 30

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Malathy A, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572779

6.44 Post Graduate Diploma in Writings from India (PGDWI)

School of Humanities (SOH)
The Post Graduate Diploma in Writings from India aims to sensitize learners in various aspects and domains of Indian
English writings and writers such as, Mulk Raj Anand, Raja Rao, Anita Desai, Salman Rushdie, and Mahesh Dattani
amongst others, and reflects on the importance of Indian English literature. It examines the history of the
institutionalization of English Studies in India, traces the beginnings of Indian English Poetry, Indian English Novel,
different Englishes practiced across the globe, while critically analyzing the problems of teaching and learning English
Literature. It also questions the western canon, looks at the emerging Indian literary Canon and talks about decolonizing

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 the mind. We try and expose students to Indian Literatures in English translation, archived from literature in the Bhasha
languages. And lastly we look at an integral part of the curricula at colleges and universities across the globe - literary
theory and criticism, beginning with classical criticism, including romantic criticism, new criticism, feminist theories,
deconstruction and ending with contemporary theories.
Eligibility: Bachelor‗s degree / a higher degree from a recognized University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MEG 05 Literary Theory & Criticism 8
MEG 07 Indian English Literature 8
MEG 10 English Studies in India 8
MEG 14 Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation 8

Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator : Dr. Pema Eden Samdup, [email protected] , Ph: 011-29572770

6.45 Post Graduate Diploma in British Literature (PGDBLT)

School of Humanities (SOH)
The Post Graduate Diploma in British Literature acquaints learners with various genres of British Literature such as
Poetry, Drama and the Novel. The course covers British Poetry from the medieval ages to the Modern and Post- modern
age, while giving a bird‘s eye view of British Poetry. It also offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution and
development of life on the British stage, from Christopher Marlowe to T S Eliot. It then traces the development of the
British novel from its beginnings in the early eighteenth century till the later decades of the twentieth century, while
focusing on various aspects of the novel as a genre, and discussing each novel against its social and cultural contexts.
And lastly we look at an integral part of the curricula at colleges and universities across the globe - literary theory and
criticism, beginning with classical criticism, including romantic criticism, new criticism, feminist theories, deconstruction
and ending with contemporary theories.
Eligibility: Bachelor‗s degree / a higher degree from a recognized University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MEG 05 Literary Theory & Criticism 8
MEG 01 British Poetry 8
MEG 02 British Drama 8
MEG 03 British Novel 8

Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator : Dr. Pema Eden Samdup, [email protected] , Ph: 011-29572770

6.46 Post Graduate Diploma in The Novel (PGDNOV)

School of Humanities (SOH)
The Post Graduate Diploma in the Novel looks at the genre of the novel and takes into consideration three major literary
traditions of the novel. The course focuses on the writings of the greatest British novelists and their finest works, on
various aspects of the novel as a genre, and discusses each novel against its social and cultural contexts. The
programme also exposes learners to the major novelists in American Literature through a study of their representative
novels and traces the development of the Australian novel, its colonial history up to the present times. And lastly we look
at an integral part of the curricula at colleges and universities across the globe - literary theory and criticism, beginning
from classical times, including romantic criticism, new criticism, feminist theories, deconstruction and contemporary
theories.
Eligibility: Bachelor‗s degree / a higher degree from a recognized University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MEG 05 Literary Theory & Criticism 8
MEG 03 British Novel 8
MEG 11 American Novel 8
MEG 19 Australian Novel 8

Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator : Dr. Pema Eden Samdup, [email protected] , Ph: 011-29572770

6.47 Post Graduate Diploma in Writings from the Margins (PGDWM)

School of Humanities (SOH)
The Post Graduate Diploma in Writings from the Margins aims to sensitize learners in emerging marginalized literatures.
It examines issues faced by the marginalized in our country, and takes into account fiction, poetry, drama,
autobiography, critical thought, and language, for exploration and analysis, including both Dalit and Tribal narratives.
This programme also analyzes the concept of Indian Literature, examines important texts closely, including short fiction,
poetry, play, non-fictional prose, in English translations. It gives us a glimpse of folklore as it addressing representative
oral and written folk literatures from across the globe, and acquaints the learners with folk and tribal versions of Indian
Bhasha literatures. And lastly we look at an integral part of the curricula at colleges and universities across the globe -
literary theory and criticism, beginning from classical times, including romantic criticism, new criticism, feminist theories,
deconstruction and contemporary theories.
Eligibility: Bachelor‗s degree / a higher degree from a recognized University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MEG 05 Literary Theory & Criticism 8
MEG 13 Writings From the Margins 8
MEG 14 Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation 8
MEG 16 Indian Folk Literature 8

Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Pema Eden Samdup, [email protected] , Ph: 011-29572770

6.48 Post Graduate Diploma in American Literature (PGDAML)

School of Humanities (SOH)
The Post Graduate Diploma in American Literature aims to sensitize learners to different genres and aspects of American
Literature. The American Novel exposes learners to the major American novelists and then we examine American drama,
American theatre as distinct from American Drama—with its text, context and the performance. We then turn our
attention to introducing learners to the specificities of American poetry from its origin to the modern period. And lastly
we look at an integral part of the curricula at colleges and universities across the globe - literary theory and criticism,
beginning from classical times, including romantic criticism, new criticism, feminist theories, deconstruction and
contemporary theories.
Eligibility: Bachelor‗s degree / a higher degree from a recognized University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MEG 05 Literary Theory & Criticism 8
Choose Any three of the following courses: 3 X 8 Credits = 24 Credits
MEG 06 American Literature 8
MEG 11 American Novel 8
MEG 17 American Drama 8
MEG 18 American Poetry

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 Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator : Dr. Pema Eden Samdup, [email protected] , Ph: 011-29572770

6.49 Post Graduate Diploma in New Literatures in English (PGDNLEG)

School of Humanities (SOH)
This The Post Graduate Diploma in New Literatures in English encompasses several courses in this area of postcolonial
studies/ new literatures. We aim to familiarize students with some of the major new literatures, through a study of
significant/ representative texts, while showing the richness of these literatures and their similarities and differences by
relating them to developments in critical theory. We also aim to show how historical, social and political pressures
characterize these literatures and how ethnic contexts influence them. We take up literatures from Africa, South Asia, the
Caribbean, Australia and Canada. The Australian Literature course speaks of the multicultural aspects of the country,
introduces students to the first inhabitants of Australia, their writings and traces the beginnings of the settlers, and the
writers who set the foundation of its literature along with the issues they grappled with. The programme then takes the
learners into the world of 20th Century Canadian Literature giving them knowledge about the contexts of Canadian
Writing, recent Canadian Poetry, Margaret Atwood‘s life and works, French Canadian Writing, the Canadian novel
Canadian South -Asian Diasporic Writing, Canadian Short story, Canadian Drama, and the development of Canadian
Criticism. And lastly we look at an integral part of the curricula at colleges and universities across the globe - literary
theory and criticism, beginning from classical times, including romantic criticism, new criticism, feminist theories,
deconstruction and contemporary theories.
Eligibility: Bachelor‗s degree / a higher degree from a recognized University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MEG 05 Literary Theory & Criticism 8
MEG 08 New Literatures in English 8
Choose Any three of the following courses: 3 X 8 Credits = 24 Credits
MEG 09 Australian Literature 8
MEG 12 A Survey Course in 20th Century Canadian Literature 8
MEG 19 Australian Novel 8

Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator : Dr. Pema Eden Samdup, [email protected] , Ph: 011-29572770

6.50 वास्तुशास्त्र में स्नातकोत्तर दिप्लोमा (PGDVS)

मानशिकी शिद्यापीठ (एसओएच)
यह कायव क्रम वैवदक ज्ञान रावश के अन्तगवत आने वाले उपवे दों के ज्ञान से सम्बन्ध रखता है । इससे समाज के सभी वगों को ज्ञान और अथव दोनों का
लाभ होगा। भारतीय ववद्या में छः प्रकार के वे दां गों में ज्योवतष वे द का ने त्र है । वास्तु शास्त्र घर] भवन] प्रासाद]मन्दिर] नगर आवद अने क प्रकार के
वनमाव ण की वववधयों और उससे होने वाले लाभ-हावन से सम्बन्दन्धत ज्ञान-ववज्ञान को शास्त्र है । इसके वनयम सम्बन्धी ग्रन्थ परं परा से उपलब्ध हैं जो
ऋवषयों और आचायों से प्राप्त हैं । आधुवनक समय में इसी को आवकवटे क्चर की ववद्या माना गया है । सामान्य रूप से वास्तु का अथव वनवास होता है ।
अतः भवन ,वशक्षालय, व्यापार गृह, वचवकत्सालय अथवा वकसी भी प्रकार के व्यावसावयक प्रवतष्ठान तथा वनजी वनवास के वनमाव ण में आने वाले वववध
ववधानों और वनषे धों की जानकारी प्रदान करने के वलए इस कायव क्रम को प्रारम्भ वकया गया। पारम्पररक रूप से इसके पाठ्यक्रम में प्राचीन ग्रन्थों
का समावेश वकया गया है । इसका अध्ययन करने वाले सभी वजज्ञासु ओं को वास्तु शास्त्र की व्यापक जानकारी प्राप्त हो सकेगी। समाज के वकसी भी
संवगव का कोई भी व्यन्दि इस कायव क्रम में प्रवे श के अहव होगा। वै वदक ज्ञान रावश से सम्पन्न इस कायव क्रम का अध्ययन कर लेने पर स्वं य ज्ञान सं पन्न
होकर समाज को भी प्रेरणा दे ने में कोई भी सक्षम हो सकेगा।
पात्रता : e eमान्यता
e प्राप्त ववश्वववद्यालय से वकसी भी ववषय में स्नातक अथवा उच्चतर उपावध।
शिक्षा का माध्यम: हहॊ दी
पाठ्यक्र्म का शििरण - 16 क्रेहडट
पाठ्यक्रम कोड पाठ्यक्रम का शीर्ष क क्रेडडट
MVS-011 वास्तुशास् त्र का स् वरूप एवम् इवतहास 8
MVS-012 गृहवपं ड ववचार एवं गृहारम् भ 8
MVS-013 गृह एवं व्यावसावयक वास्तु 8
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 MVS-014 प्रासाद, ग्राम एवं नगर वास्तु 8
कुर क्रेहडट 32
कार्यक्रम समन्वर्क - डॉ दे िेि कुमार शमश्र, एसोशसएट प्रोफेसर संस्कृत, मानशिकी शिद्यापीठ, इग्नू, नई शदल्ली,
[email protected], Ph: 01129572788

6.51 Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Counselling (PGDCOUN)

School of Social Work (SOSW)
Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Counselling would provide both academic learning and professional education
and training in counselling, extending beyond theoretical knowledge. This programme is tailored to suit counsellors
working in a wide range of organizational and community context as well as individuals in a family. With the fast
changing social scenario, the problems being faced by people from across the board are many. Unlike in the western
world, counselling services are very inadequate in India. There is a growing demand for counsellors in schools,
corporatesector, healthcare setting, social and welfare sectors, correctional settings etc. However, schools/universities
where counselling course/programme are taught in India are very few. There is an urgent need for specially trained
counsellors to handle the stress of employees working with call centres, corporate sectors, families, family courts,
correctional settings,school,universities and educational institutions,rehabilitation centres,refugee camps,institutions
for the differently abled, aged child care and adoption centres, family planning, voluntary counselling and testing
centres,rural sectors especially where farmers are driven to commit suicide,de-addiction centres etc.This programrne
would enrich the function aries working in NGOs,welfare agencies as well as in human resources management.

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi

Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MSW-1 Origin and Development of Social Work 4
MSW-12 Introduction to Life Characteristics and Challenges 4
MSW-13 Introduction to Psychological Basis of Counselling 4
MSW-14 Relevance of Social Case Work in Counselling 4
MSW-15 Basics of Counselling 4
MSW-16 Fields of Counselling 4
MSWL-11 Social Work Practicum 12
Total Credits 36

Programme coordinator: Dr. N. Ramya, E-Mail ID: [email protected], Phone: 011-29571693

6.52 Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
The programme fulfils specified needs of a middle level administrators in hospital or health care set-ups. This
comprehensive programme provides a professional qualification and an insight into the managerial function for those
serving graduates who wish to take up hospital and health administration as a career. It will also be of immediate
benefit to those who are currently engaged in hospital administration at senior level. This programme is considered as
a Continuing Medical Education programme by the Medical Council of India.
Eligibility:
a) 
Graduates in any system of medicine recognized by respective councils.
b) Graduates/Post Graduates in Nursing, Pharmacy or any allied health care system/specialty with at least two
years of working experience in hospitals having a minimum of 100 beds.
c) Graduates/Post Graduates in any field with at least five years of experience in supervisory/managerial capacity
in a hospital having a mimimum of 100 beds.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details

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 The PGDHHM programme consists of three theory courses and two practical courses which include General
Management of Human Resources, Finance, Logistics and Equipment in Hospitals. It also includes Organisation &
Management of Hospital Planning, Organisation and Management of all types of services provided in a hospital.
Further it includes health system management including epidemiology and biostatistics. The students will be required
to undergo contact session in the identified LSC as per the details given in the programme guide.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Type of Credits
Course
MHH 101 Introduction to Management Theory 6

MHH 102 Hospital Services Theory 6

MHH 103 Organization and Management of Hospital and Health Theory 6

Services
MHHL 102 Hospital Services Practical Practical 8

MHHL 103 Organization and Management of Hospital and Health Practical 8

Services Practical
Total Credits 34

Selection Procedure
Applicants will be divided into three categories:
a) 1st category will include graduates in any system of medicine with degrees recognized by respective
councils.
b) 2nd category will be graduates/post graduates in Nursing, Pharmacy or any allied health care
system/specialty with at least two years of working experience in hospitals having a minimum of 100 beds.
c) 3rd category will be graduates/post graduates in any field with at least five years of experience in
supervisory/managerial capacity in a hospital having a minimum of 100 beds.

In each Learner Support Centre(LSC), a maximum of 40 students will be admitted. Applicants will be required to fill
three choices of LSCs. The allotment of the LSC will be done to eligible applicants as per category of eligibility and
merit according to their choice and availability of the seats in the centres following IGNOU‘s reservation policy. Merit
will be prepared on the basis of duration of hospital experience (100 bed or above), and educational qualification. In
case of a tie, age of the candidate will be considered and the older candidate will be selected.

If more applications are received, seats will be filled from 1st category as per above guidelines for merit and
reservation. If seats remain vacant, applications from 2nd category will be considered as per merit and reservation
policy. If seats remain vacant after considering the 1st and 2nd category, applications from 3rd category will be
considered as per merit and reservation policy. If eligible applicants cannot be accommodated in their opted LSCs but
seats remain vacant in the LSCs not opted by them, they could be offered admission in the vacant seats. All applicants
have to fill Form C ( see page 337) and enclose self attested certificates for their qualification, certificate from
respective council, duration of experience in 100 bed hospital and proof for date of birth. Incomplete forms will not be
considered for merit list.
Application Process
Application for the Programme is to be submitted online at https://ignouflip.samarth.edu.in Applicants selected for
admission shall be intimated in the email mentioned in application and shall be required to pay the Programme fee
within the specified date, failing which the offer of admission may be withdrawn and the seat may be given to the
candidate next in the merit list.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. T.K. Jena, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572849

6.53 Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
This programme has been developed to provide an opportunity to MBBS doctors in government and private sector for
updating their knowledge and developing skills in the area of Geriatric Medicine for providing comprehensive care to
the elderly. This programme is considered as a Continuing Medical Education programme by the Medical Council of
India. Objectives: After completion of the programme, the learners should be able to
Objectives:
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 After completion of the programme, the learners should be able to:
• provide an overview of the epidemiological, demographic and biological aspects of aging
• describe the preventive, social, psychological, rehabilitative and vocational aspects of aging
• perform a comprehensive assessment of an older person, including history , examination, nutritional assessment,
diet planning, mental health and psychological assessment, hearing, vision and dental assessment in an in-
patient, home or community setting, including day hospitals.
• diagnose and manage acute illness, chronic illness, common geriatric problems and disability in old age in an in-
patient setting, home and community setting where appropriate and be able to identify and refer the cases for
specialist intervention wherever need be and also plan for transfer of care of frail older patients from hospital to
home settings
• provide support and rehabilitation with the multidisciplinary team to an older patient in an inpatient,
home, hospital and community setting and be able to identify and refer the cases for specialist
intervention where need be.
• acquainted with ethical and legal issues such as abuse, euthanasia, organ donation, wills, and rights of
elderly and use this knowledge for improving the geriatric care of elderly
Eligibility: MBBS degree recognized by MCI
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
More than 50% of the credit hours is devoted for hands-on-training. The programme has two theory courses
(MME 4 and MME 5) and two Practical courses (MMEL 4 and MMEL5).
Course Code Title of the Course Type of Course Credits
MME 104 Basic Geriatrics Theory 6
MME 105 Clinical Geriatrics I Theory 4
MME 106 Clinical Geriatrics II Theory 4
MMEL 104 Basic Geriatrics Practical Practical 6
MMEL 105 Clinical Geriatrics I Practical Practical 12
MMEL 106 Orthopaedics Practical Practical 4
Total Credits 36
Selection Criteria
Selection will be made on the basis of Regional Centre/LSC. In each Learner Support Centre (LSC), a maximum of 30
students will be admitted. Applicants will be required to fill three choices of LSCs. The allotment of the LSC will be done
to eligible applicants as per merit according to their choice and availability of the seats in the centres following IGNOU‘s
reservation policy.If eligible applicants cannot be accommodated in their opted LSCs but seats remain vacant in the
LSCs not opted by them, they could be offered admission in the vacant seats.
The scores for merit will be calculated by considering the following criteria:
• Total percentage of marks secured in all MBBS examinations.
• Total years of experience (Period from the date of completion of internship up to the date of beginning of
session) in case of a tie.
• In case of a tie after applying the above two criteria, age of the candidate will be considered and the
older candidate will be selected.
Programme Implementation
Activities like theory and practical counselling, assignment submission and practical examination etc will be conducted in
Learner Support Centres as per the details given in the programme guide. Some of the counselling sessions will be
taken through web conferencing and some of them face to face in the Learner Support Centres. In addition, students
will have to undergo hands-on-training at identified district hospitals (Skill Development Centres). LSCs once allotted will
not be changed except in case of vacancy.
Application Process
Application for the Programme is to be submitted online at https://ignouflip.samarth.edu.in At the time of submitting
the application. Applicants selected for admission shall be intimated online and shall be required to pay the Programme
fee within the specified date, failing which the offer of admission may be withdrawn and the seat may be given to the
candidate next in the merit list. The Learner Support Centre allotted by the University shall be final.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Ruchika Kuba, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572813

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6.54 Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDMCH)
School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
The programme is intended to provide an opportunity to medical personnel and private practitioners for upgrading
their knowledge and skills in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) for providing better quality of MCH services. The
programme covers the concepts, practices and application for knowledge in the field of MCH services and aims at
improving the knowledge and skills of medical personnel working both in the governmental health care delivery system
and the private sector. This programme is considered as a Continuing Medical Education programme by Medical
Council of India.
Objectives:
After completion of this programme, a student should be able to achieve the following objectives:
• imbibe comprehensive knowledge of ongoing Maternal and Child Programmes and be able to manage Health Care
Services at different institutional levels;
• tackle the disease out breaks and effectively manage the National Health Programmes especially in
relation to MCH services;
• provide antenatal care including those of high risk pregnancy, conduct normal delivery, handle common
emergency care related to pregnancy and its outcome and identify referral situations;
• manage common gynecological morbidity and provide family planning services;
• provide newborn care, identify high risk babies, diagnose and manage common childhood morbidity
including emergencies; and
• acquire knowledge on nutritional needs, assess growth and development to children and manage their
respective problems.
Eligibility: MBBS degree recognized by MCI
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
The PGDMCH programme consists of six courses. These represent three broad disciplines of conventional medical
education system. Course 1 (MME 301), Course 2 (MME 302), Course 3 (MME 303) represent the disciplines of
Community Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology(O&G) and Pediatrics respectively. The respective practical component
of these three courses are given in the course 4(MMEL301), Course 5(MMEL302) and Course 6(MMEL303).

Course Code Title of the Course Type of Course Credits

MME 301 Preventive MCH Theory 6
MME 302 Reproductive Health Theory 6
MME 303 Clinical Geriatrics II Theory 6
MMEL 301 Preventive MCH Practical Practical 6
MMEL 302 Reproductive Health Practical Practical 6
MMEL 303 Child Health Practical Practical 6
Total Credits 36
Selection Criteria:
In each Learner Support Centre (LSC), a maximum of 30 students will be admitted. Applicants will be required to fill
three choices of LSCs. The allotment of the LSC will be done to eligible applicants as per merit according to their
choice and availability of the seats in the centres following IGNOU‘s reservation policy. If eligible applicants cannot be
accommodated in their opted LSCs but seats remain vacant in the LSCs not opted by them, they could be offered
admission in the vacant seats.
If more application are received, scores for merit will be calculated by considering two criteria:
• Total percentage of marks secured in all MBBS examinations.
• Total years of experience (Period from the date of completion of internship up to the date of beginning of
session). In case of a tie, age of the candidate will be considered and the older candidate will be selected.
All applicants have to fill up Form B (see page 337) and enclose certificate of Internship completion, all MBBS marks,
certificate from MCI and proof for date of birth. Incomplete forms will not be considered for merit list.
Application Process
Application for the Programme is to be submitted online at https://ignouflip.samarth.edu.in . Applicants selected for
admission shall be intimated in the email mentioned in application and shall be required to pay the Programme fee
within the specified date, failing which the offer of admission may be withdrawn and the seat may be given to the

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Programme Coordinator: Prof. T.K. Jena, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572849

6.55 Post Graduate Diploma in HIV Medicine (PGDHIVM)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
School of Health Sciences, IGNOU in collaboration with NACO has developed a one year Post Graduate Diploma in HIV
Medicine for MBBS doctors. This programme is being offered through distance mode having contact session for hands
on skills training in the Medical College and one month training in the ART Centres. The programme is being offered
through 3 PSCs namely B J Medical College, Ahmedabad; Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi and School of
Tropical Medicine, Kolkata which are successfully conducting the Programme since 2012. This programme is
considered as a Continuing Medical Education programme by Medical Council of India
Objectives:
After completion of this programme, a student should be able to:
• imbibe comprehensive knowledge on basics of HIV as related to details of management of HIV/AIDS in
tertiary care setup;
• manage all complications as well as opportunistic infections due to HIV/AIDS at the time of need; and
• recognize and handle emergencies related to HIV/AIDS and its complication and take bedside decision
for management when ever required.

Eligibility: MBBS Degree recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI)

Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Type of Course Credits
MCMM 101 Basics of HIV Infection Theory 4
MCMM 102 National AIDS Control Programme Theory 4
MCMM 103 Systemic Involvement of HIV and STI Theory 4
MCMM 104 Management of HIV/AIDS Practical 6
MCMML 105 Basics Practical Practical 8
MCMML 106 Clinical Practical Practical 10
Total Credits 36

Sponsorship: There is a provision of sponsorship of candidates by NACO. About 40 candidates are sponsored every
year for whom the admission fee is paid by NACO in addition to leave for the duration of hands-on-skill training. The
candidates identified by NACO have to fill up the common form and apply before the last date of application.
Programme Implementation
A maximum of 30 students can be attached to an LSC. The students will be required to undergo contact session in the
identified LSC as per the details given in the programme guide. The non-sponsored candidates will also have to
undergo additional training of 28 days in a Skill Development Centre (one of the ART Centre allotted by NACO).LSCs
once allotted will not be changed except in case of vacancy.
Application Process
Application for the Programme is to be submitted online at https://ignouflip.samarth.edu.in At the time of submitting
the application. Applicants selected for admission shall be intimated online and shall be required to pay the Programme
fee within the specified date, failing which the offer of admission may be withdrawn and the seat may be given to the
candidate next in the merit list. The Learner Support Centre allotted by the University shall be final.
Programme Coordinators: Prof. T.K. Jena, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572849
Dr. Biplab Jamatia, Ph. 011- 9572851, [email protected]

6.56 Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA_NEW)

School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)
The broad objective of the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA_NEW) programme is to prepare
graduate students for productive careers in software industry. The programme's thrust is on giving the students a
thorough and sound background in the oretical and application-oriented courses relevant to the latest computer
software development. The programme emphasizes the application of software technology to solve mathematical,
computing, communications/networking and commercial problems.

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 This PG Diploma is a stand-alone programme consists of 12 courses worth 36 credits. It has been designed with a
semester approach in mind. The courses are aimed at skill development in computers using various technologies. It
prepares the student to aim for a programmer level/web developer in a software company to design and develop small
business application software or lab personnel/technician in institutions or a freelancer to develop software projects.

Eligibility: Any Bachelor‘s degree of minimum 3 (three) year duration from a recognized University AND Mathematics
as one of the subject at 10+2 level or Graduation level.
OR
Any Bachelor‘s degree of minimum 3 (three) year duration from a recognized University AND doesn‘t have
Mathematics as one of the subject at 10+2 level or graduation level. These students are required to successfully
complete BCS-012 (Graduate level Mathematics course) as Bridge Course.

Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Details: The programme has been divided into two semesters per year (January-June and July-
December). Consequently, there will be two examinations every year- one in the month of June for the January to
June Semester courses and the other is December for the July to December semester courses. The students are at
liberty to appear any of the examinations conducted by the University during the year subject to completing the
minimum time frame and other formalities prescribed for the programme.

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Semester I

MCS 201 Programming in C and Python 4

MCS 202 Computer Organisation 4
MCS 203 Operating Systems 4
MCSL204 WINDOWS and LINUX Lab 2
MCSL205 C and Python Lab 2
Semester II
MCS 206 Object Oriented Programming Using Java 4
MCS 207 Database Management Systems 4
MCS 208 Data Structures and Algorithms 4
MCSL 209 Data Structures and Algorithms Lab 2
MCSL 210 DBMS and Java Lab 2
Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator: Prof. P.V. Suresh, [email protected]

6.57 Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDIHRM)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)
This programme is designed to develop the skills required for careers in business and management. The
programme is designed by renowned management experts keeping in view the latest industry requirements and
practices. All the courses are contemporary, covers diverse areas of study in business and management and
relevant to the present day needs. It is uniquely designed for both fresh graduates and the working personnel.
Some of the salient features of the programme are:

Salient Features of the Programme:

 Offered across pan India and in selected Countries outside India
 Contemporary curriculum and latest study material
 Affordable fee
 Flexible learning

Eligibility: Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship) with 50%
marks for general category/ 45% for reserved category as per Government of India Rules.
Medium of Instruction: English.
Programme Details:
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 Course Code Title of the Course Title of the Course Credits
Semester I

MMPC 011 Management Functions and Organizational Processes Compulsory 4

MMPC 002 Human Resource Management Compulsory 4
MMPH 001 Organizational Design, Development and Change Elective 4
MMPH 002 Human Resource Development Elective 4
MMPH 004 Industrial and Employment Relations Elective 4
MMPH 007 Compensation and Rewards Management Elective 4
Semester II
MMPH 003 Human Resource Planning Elective 4
MMPH 005 Managing Change in Organizations Elective 4
MMPH 006 Organizational Dynamics Elective 4
MMPH 009 International Human Resource Management Elective 4
Total Credits 36
*Choose any seven courses from the electives.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Nayantara Padhi, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573025

6.58 Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDIFM)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)
This programme is designed to develop the skills required for careers in business and management. The programme
is designed by renowned management experts keeping in view the latest industry requirements and practices. All the
courses are contemporary, covers diverse areas of study in business and management and relevant to the present
day needs. It is uniquely designed for both fresh graduates and the working personnel. Some of the salient features
of the programme are:

Salient Features of the Programme:

 Offered across pan India and in selected Countries outside India
 Contemporary curriculum and latest study material
 Affordable fee
 Flexible learning

Eligibility: Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship) with
50% marks for general category/ 45% for reserved category as per Government of India Rules.
Medium of Instruction: English.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Title of the Course Credits
Semester I

MMPC 004 Accounting for Managers Theory 4

MMPC 014 Financial Management Theory 4
MMPF 001 Working Capital Management Theory 4
MMPF 002 Capital Investment and Financing Theory 4
MMPF 003 Management Control Systems Theory 4
Semester II
MMPF 004 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Theory 4
MMPF 005 International Financial Management Theory 4
MMPF 006 Management of Financial Services Theory 4
MMPF 011 Management of Insurance Services Theory 4
Total Credits 36

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 *Choose any seven courses from the electives.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Anjali C. Ramteke, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573021

6.59 Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDIMM)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)
This programme is designed to develop the skills required for careers in business and management. The programme
is designed by renowned management experts keeping in view the latest industry requirements and practices. All
the courses are contemporary, covers diverse areas of study in business and management and relevant to the
present day needs. It is uniquely designed for both fresh graduates and the working personnel. Some of the salient
features of the programme are:

Salient Features of the Programme:

 Offered across pan India and in selected Countries outside India
 Contemporary curriculum and latest study material
 Affordable fee
 Flexible learning

Eligibility: Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship) with 50%
marks for general category/ 45% for reserved category as per Government of India Rules.
Medium of Instruction: English.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Title of the Course Credits
Semester I

MMPC 001 Management Functions and Organizational Processes Compulsory 4

MMPC 006 Marketing Management Compulsory 4
MMPM 001 Consumer Behaviour Elective 4
MMPM 002 Sales Management Elective 4
MMPM 003 Product and Brand Management Elective 4
MMPM 009 Retail Management Elective 4
Semester II
MMPM 005 Marketing of Services Elective 4
MMPM 004 International Marketing Elective 4
MMPM 007 Integrated Marketing Communication Elective 4
MMPM 006 Marketing Research Elective 4
Total Credits 36
*Choose any seven courses from the electives.
Programme Coordinator: Mr. T.V. Vijay Kumar, [email protected], Ph: 011-29573037

6.60 Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDIOM)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)
This programme is designed to develop the skills required for careers in business and management. The programme
is designed by renowned management experts keeping in view the latest industry requirements and practices. All the
courses are contemporary, covers diverse areas of study in business and management and relevant to the present
day needs. It is uniquely designed for both fresh graduates and the working personnel. Some of the salient features
of the programme are:

Salient Features of the Programme:

 Offered across pan India and in selected Countries outside India
 Contemporary curriculum and latest study material
 Affordable fee
 Flexible learning

Eligibility: Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship) with 50%

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 marks for general category/ 45% for reserved category as per Government of India Rules.
Medium of Instruction: English.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Title of the Course Credits
Semester I

MMPC 005 Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications Compulsory 4

MMPC 008 Information Systems for Managers Compulsory 4
MMPO 001 Operations Research Elective 4
MMPO 002 Project Management Elective 4
MMPO 003 Operations Management Elective 4
MMPO 004 Management Information Systems Elective 4
Semester II
MMPO 005 Logistics and Supply Chain Management Elective 4
MMPO 006 Materials Management Elective 4
MMPO 007 Maintenance Management Elective 4
MMPO 008 International Logistics and Supply Chain Management Elective 4
Total Credits 36
*Choose any seven courses from the electives.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Anurag Saxena, [email protected], Ph: 011-29537219

6.61 Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety (PGDINDS)

School of Engineering and Technology (SOET)
Eligibility:
1.Graduate in Engineering/Graduate in Science with any Discipline.
2.Lateral Entry in Second Semester of Programme (Those who have completed PGCINDS programme from IGNOU).
Medium of Instruction: English.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Semester I

MIS 021 Safety Philosophy and Principles of Accident Prevention 4

MIS 022 Industrial Safety : Rules and Acts 2
MIS 023 Safety in Construction Industry 2
MIS 024 Mechanical and Electrical Safety Management 2
MISP 021 Project 6
Semester II
MIS 025 Industrial Project Management and Control Strategies 4
MEV 001 Indroduction to Environmental Health 4
MEV 002 Environmental and Occupational Hazards 4
MEV 005 Occupational Health and Safety 4
MIS 026 Communication Skills for Industrial Safety Personnel 4
Total Credits 36
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Sanjay Agrawal, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572919,29572917

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6.62 Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE)
Staff Training & Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE)
Aims and Objectives
PGDDE aims to promote awareness about the concept and utility of ODL in India and other developing countries and
to develop the much-needed human resources for the existing Open Universities and Directorates of Distance
Education. The PGDDE programme consists of 05 courses.
Eligibility for PGDDE and Lateral entry into MADE
A graduate in any discipline is eligible to enroll for PGDDE. Lateral entry to second year shall be given into the MADE
programme for those who have earlier completed PGDDE of 32 credits. Students who are seeking lateral entry have
to follow the procedure and payment for credit transfer as laid down by the Student Registration Division.
Medium of Instruction: English.
Course Structure of PGDDE Programme
The course structure of the five courses is as below.
Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MDE 411 Growth and Philosophy of Distance Education 6

MDE 412 Instructional Design 6
MDE 413 Learner Support Systems and Services 6
MDE 414 Management of Distance Education 6
MDE 518 Educational Communication Technologies 8
Total Credits 32

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Anita Priyadarshini, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572607

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7 DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
7.1 Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE)
School of Continuing Education (SOCE)

The Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education is a programme for continuous knowledge and skills up-gradation
for those working in the sector of Early Childhood Care and Education. It is a unique holistic package that equips the
learner to foster the holistic development of young children (i.e., children from birth to 6 years of age) and will be of
interest to those who are working with children in birth to six age group in diverse settings, such a screches,
preschools, pre-primary classes and nursery school; those managing such early childhood care and education centres;
parents and others interested in knowing about the development of young children.

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent

Medium of Instruction: English, Hindi & Tamil
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

DECE 1 Organizing Child Care Services 8
DECE 2 Child Health and Nutrition 8
DECE 3 Services and Programmes for Children 8
DECE 4 Project Work: Working with Young Children in a Child Care Setting 8
Total Credits 32

Project Work is a vital component of the programme. The learner has to identify a preschool centre that follows
a play-based pedagogy for undertaking the Project Work and organize play activities and learning experiences
with children there for a period of 30 working days, as described in the Project Manual. A preschool centre caters
to children between 3+ to 5+ years of age or 3+ to 6+ years of age, before they join class 1 in a primary school.
In present COVID cenario, Project guidelines have been modified,so that learners can work with children in the family
or neighbourhood, Refer to Modified guidelines on website: ignou.ac.in/ignou/about ignou/school/soce/programmes.
Depending upon the COVID situation in their region, the learner can work in a school getting or with a child in the
family/neighbourhood. Do original Project work. Copied Project Work or bought from maket will be rejected.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Rekha Sharma Sen, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572958

7.2 Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education (DNHE)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
The Diploma Programme is a holistic package which provides opportunities to the learner to gain knowledge about
nutrition and public health. It also enables the learners to develop skills in communicating nutrition and health related
information to the community. The aim of the programme is to develop a knowledge base in areas of nutrition and
public health, promote awareness about concepts and principles in communication and their application in nutrition
and health education and develop skill in playing the role of nutrition/health educators in the Community.

Learners with basic 10+2 qualification, and an interest in community work will find the Diploma very useful. It is a
professional training programme. People working with both governmental and non-governmental sectors in the role
of community workers would also benefit from this Programme. The Diploma will provide an additional qualification
helping them to improve their professional competence and promotion chances. The Diploma in Nutrition and Health
Educations a 32 credit programme consisting of four courses.
This programme is being offered in both ODL and Online mode

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent

Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
DNHE 1 Nutrition for the Community 8
DNHE 2 Public Health and Hygiene 8
DNHE 3 Nutrition and Health Education 8
DNHE 4 Project Work : Nutrition and Health Education 8
Total Credits 32

Practicals : Practical Manuals are to accompany the course material.

Project Work is a vital component of the programme. Through the Project Work, the learner will be able to experience
the ―feel‖ of working as anutrition and health educator in community settings. Such a ninteraction would provide good
insight into the problems and possible solutions in community work. The Project will equip the learner to plan and
conduct nutrition /health education campaigns and programmes in community settings.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Deeksha Kapur, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572960, 29572961

7.3 Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration and Development (DPLAD)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
Panchayati Raj System existed in India since long. After independence a number of committees were constituted to
make recommendations for its revival. Conflicting interest at various level eclipsed the concept as well as its practice.
It was only after a long debate spread over decades that the Constitutional (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, outlined the
task of rejuvenating the Panchayati Raj System in India. Asaresult of this historical gislation and passing of Conformity
Acts by various states and holding of elections in the country in mid 1990s, there were more than 3 million people
elected at various levels of Panchayati Raj Institutions. While numbers of steps are being taken by various
organizations to develop awareness programmes, for the selected members, there are more than million development
functionaries across the country surving these institutions and working shoulder to shoulder with elected
representatives. There are exercises/activities entrusted to the Panchayats that need expertise and coordinated action
by various development function arise. This diploma programme in Panchayat Level Development and Administration
through distance mode of learning is addressed towards fulfilling this task.
Objectives:
The major objectives of this progamme are to:
 Equip panchayat level functionaries with the necessary knowledge, skills and talents needed for strengthening
local democracy and the process of decentralized planning.
 Help them to work with elected representative in a cooperative and coordinated fashion.
 facilitate people's participation through a denovo approach, attitude and actionby the panchayat.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BPR 1 Panchayats in India: The Context 6
BPR 2 Decentralized Planning and Panchayati Raj 6
BPR 3 Panchayati Raj Institutions and Anti Poverty Programme 6
BPR 4 Project Work 6
BPR 5 Basic Computer Literacy 6
Total Credits 30

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Balkar Singh, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573066

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7.4 Diploma in Event Management (DEVMT)
School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
The Diploma in Event Management aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills in one of the most
exciting and rapidly growing industry, the event industry. Event Management is a multimillion dollar industry and is
also called the'business of experiences. ‗An event is about people coming together to create, operate and participate in
an experience. Every industry be it a business group, charity group or a society, hold sevents of some size or type in
order to market themselves, build business relationships, raise money or celebrate. From the traditional community
gatherings, festivals, fairs, and parades, today we get to see technology as well as theme based, dramatic and larger
than life social and cultural events. We also have business events such as meetings, incentives, conferences,
exhibitions, (MICE), activations, brand promotions, Intellectual Property, managed events, digital and rural events,
sports, entertainment, fund-raising events, and much more.
Events today are economic and social drivers of many companies, cities, regionsand countries, placing global demands
and opportunities. As a fast emerging profession Event Management combines creativity, knowledge and experience.
Hence the reisaneed for more focused learning to bridge the gap between the growing need for trained professionals
and their availability. This programme provides a unique opportunity for those who want to pursue. Event
Management as a profession. It will also be useful for the youth who want to build their skills and utilize their creativity
in this field. Whether learners are preparing to enter this profession, preparing for advancement within it, preparing to
start their own entrepreneurial venture or preparing for certification as a professional, this Diploma programme will
provide comprehensive knowledge of the competencies required for a professional event manager or event coordinator
or event planner.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BHC 11 Basics of Event Management 4
BHC 12 Event Planning 4
BHC 13 Event Coordination and Control 4
BHC 14 Event Marketing and Promotion 4
BHC 15 Event Financing and Accounting 4
BHCP 11 Internship 8
BHCL 11 Practicum 4
Total Credits 32

Programme Coordinator: Prof.HeenaK. Bijli,[email protected],Ph.011- 29572948

7.5 Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS)

School of Tourism & Hospitality Services Management (SOTHSM)
The programme is aimed at familiarising you with varied aspects of Tourism creating awareness about
tourism, imparting basic training in organising Tourism services and opening career opportunities.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Compulsory Courses
TS 1 Foundation Course in Tourism 8
TS 2 Tourism Development: Products, Operations and Case Studies 8
TS 3 Management in Tourism 8
Any one of the following groups of Electives

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 TS 4 Indian Culture - Perspective for Tourism 8
PTS 4 Project on Indian Culture: Perspective for Tourism 4
OR
TS 5 Ecology, Environment and Tourism 8
PTS 5 Project on Ecology, Environment and Tourism 4
OR
TS 6 Tourism Marketing 8
PTS 6 Project on Tourism Marketing 4
Total Credits 36

Programme Coordinator: Dr Pramita Suklabaidya, [email protected] Ph. 011- 29571755

7.6 Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE)

School of Humanities (SOH)
The Programme provides understanding, skills and professional knowledge in the art of imaginative writing in order to
develop the creative ability of those interested in taking up writing as a career. Applicants for this programme are
expected to have a flair for writing. The Programme consists of two compulsory courses and four elective courses.
Eligibility: 10+2 or any one without 10 +2 but age should be 20 years or above.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Compulsory Courses
DCE 1 General Principles of Writing 4
DCE 6 Guided Project Work 4
Elective Courses (Choose any three)
DCE 2 Feature Writing 4
DCE 3 Short Story 4
DCE 4 Writing for Media: Radio and Television 4
DCE 5 Writing Poetry 4
Total Credits 24

Programme Coordinators: Dr.Anamika Shukla, [email protected], Ph.: 011-29572772

Dr.Rajesh Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572776

7.7 Diploma in Urdu Language (DUL)

School of Humanities (SOH)
The aim of this Programme is to enable/acquire understanding of Urdu language and literature beyond Certificate
level. It also provides knowledge of the art of creative writing, technique of translation, editing and publishing etc.The
objectives of this Programme are also to provide a historical background of Urdu language and literature and
comprehension capability of Urdu prose and poetry.
Eligibility: 10+2 with Urdu as one of the subjects or its equivalent or Certificate in Urdu Language from IGNOU in
l0anguage of Urdu as a subject, with no maximum age limit.
Medium of Instruction: Urdu
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
OUL 003 History of Urdu Language & Literature 8
OULP 001 Project Work 4
OULE 001 Contemporary Urdu Poetry 4

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 OULE 002 Contemporary Urdu Fiction 4
OULE 005 Principle of Translation 4
Total Credits 24
Programme Coordinator: Dr.Liaqat Ali, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572766

7.8 Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetables (DVAPFV)
School of Agriculture (SOA)
The Diploma programme has been developed with the support of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of
India. The programme aims to develop competent human resource in the field of post harvest management of fruits
and vegetables and production of value added products from them. It intends to inculcate vocational and
entrepreneurial skills to widen employment opportunities, as well as self employment particularly among rural youth
and the disadvantaged sections of the society. It seeks to address the work force requirements of the food processing
industries and focuses on upgrading the knowledge and skills of existing workers. The programme caters to
educational requirements of the horticulture farmers, food processors, skilled workers and technicians in the fruits
processing industries, NGO functionaries/trainers, entrepreneurs, staff of Food Processing Training Centre (FPTC)/
horticulture/ post harvest/ food processing departments of the States/ Central, rural educators, farmers, etc.
Objectives:
 To provide the knowledge & skills for minimizing the post-harvest losses and production of value added
food products,
 To develop human resource for post harvest management and for primary processing of fruits and
vegetables produce at the production areas/clusters,
 To develop youth as young entrepreneurs for self employment through food processing and associated activities,
 To impart knowledge and technical proficiency in
– Procurement of raw materials,
– Preparation of value added products,
– Prevention of losses in fresh and processed horticulture produce,
– Marketing and economical aspects, and
– Managing small and medium enterprises.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent

Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi

Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Theory Practical Total

BPVI 001 Food Fundamentals 2 2 4
BPVI 002 Principles of Post Harvest Management of Fruits
and Vegetables 2 2 4
BPVI 003 Food Chemistry and Physiology 2 2 4
BPVI 004 Food Processing and Engineering-I 2 2 4
BPVI 005 Food Microbiology 2 2 4
BPVI 006 Food Processing and Engineering-II 2 2 4
BPVI 007 Food Quality Testing and Evaluation 2 2 4
BPVI 008 Entrepreneurship and Marketing 2 2 4
Total Credits 16 16 32
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mukesh Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572976

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7.9 Diploma in Dairy Technology (DDT)
School of Agriculture (SOA)
This programme has been developed with the support of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India.
The Diploma in Dairy Technology aims to develop competent technician level human resource for dairy industry.
Upgrading the technical proficiency of lower level workers/ technicians already working in the dairy and allied sectors is
also intended. The focus is to develop competencies in procurement of milk, fluid milk processing, production of value
added products and quality control aspects in dairy industry. It also imparts development of skills for entrepreneurship
to encourage self employment in dairy processing activities. The knowledge imparted shall facilitate good
manufacturing practices and hygiene in the processing sector. The quality milk and milk products produced will have
good market and export potential. The target group includes: youth, workers/ technicians working in dairy industry;
dairy and food processors in unorganized sector; personnel working in dairy cooperatives; milk producer companies;
state dairy departments and dairy science institutions; small and medium entrepreneurs; NGO functionaries/ trainers
and dairy farmers.
Job Opportunities:

For the pass outs of this programme the prospective job opportunities include: secretary of dairy cooperative society,
milk procurement supervisor,milktester,dairy plant operator/technician/supervisor,product technician(icecream/cheese/
butter/indigenous dairy products unit), dairy assistant, chilling centre supervisor, quality control assistant, packaging
assistant, marketing assistant, distribution assistant, retail supervisor, store assistant, extension assistant, trainer, and
self entrepreneur as milk contractor, transporter, dairy products manufacture (indigenous and western), owner of milk
parlour/milk booth/ ice cream parlour, wholesale distributor, retailer and exporter of milk and milk products.
Objectives:

The objectives of the programme are to:

 develop technician level human resource for dairy industry;
 upgrade the technical proficiency of existing workers and lower level / technicians working in the dairy
and allied sectors;
 develop skilled young entrepreneurs for self employment in milk processing and associated activities; and
 impart knowledge and technical proficiency in:
– Clean milk production and handling
– Processing of milk
– Manufacture of western and indigenous dairy products
– Testing and quality control of milk and milk products
– Marketing and economical aspects -Managing small and medium enterprises
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English, Hindi and Telugu
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Theory Practical Total
BPVI 11 Milk Production and Quality of Milk 2 2 4
BPVI 12 Dairy Equipment and Utilities 2 2 4
BPVI 13 Milk Processing and Packaging 2 2 4
BPVI 14 Dairy Products – I 2 2 4
BPVI 15 Dairy Products - II 2 2 4
BPVI 16 Dairy Products - III 2 2 4
BPVI 17 Quality Assurance 2 2 4
BPVI 18 Dairy Management and Entrepreneurship 2 2 4
Total Credits 16 16 32

Programme Coordinator: Dr.P.Vijayakumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573092

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7.10 Diploma in Meat Technology (DMT)
School of Agriculture (SOA)
This programme has been developed with the support of Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India. The
Diploma in Meat Technology aims for imparting basic knowledge and skills for quality production of meat and meat
products. Development of human resource for industry is also part of it. Stress is on training of personnel for self
employment and creating awareness and competency in the meat processing as well as poultry processing. The focus
shall be to develop competencies in good slaughter practices, handling of meat on scientific lines, production of quality
meat and meat products, and testing and qualitycontrol of meat and meat products. It also includes poultry
processing. The knowledge imparted shall facilitate good manufacturing practices in the processing sector and
hygiene. The target group includes: youth, workers/technicians working in meat and poultry industry, small and medium
entrepreneurs, poultry and meat processors in unorganized sector, personnel working in slaughter houses, processing
plants, NGO functionaries/ trainers and farmers.
Prospective job opportunities for the pass outs of this programme include: animal procurement supervisor, meat
processing technician, laboratory assistant, byproduct plant technician, poultry processing technician, technician in egg
industry, meat and egg grader, packaging supervisor, technician in leather industry, marketing assistant, distribution
assistant, store assistant and self entrepreneur as manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer and exporter of fresh meat, meat
products and egg products, byproducts handler like leather producer, casing producer, blood meal and bone meal
producer.
Objectives:
The objectives of the programme are to:
 provide knowledge and skills for quality production of meat and meat products;
 develop human resource for meat industry and associated activities;
 train personnel for self employment; and
 impart knowledge and technical proficiency in:
 Good slaughter practices
 Handling of meat on scientific lines
 Production of quality meat and meat products
 Testing and quality control of meat and meat products
 Managing small and medium enterprises.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Theory Practical Total
BPVI 21 Fundamental of Food and Meat Science 2 2 4
BPVI 22 Meat Animals and Abattoir Practices 2 2 4
BPVI 23 Fresh Meat Technology 2 2 4
BPVI 24 Processed Meat Technology 2 2 4
BPVI 25 Meat Packaging and Quality Assurance 2 2 4
BPVI 26 Poultry Products Technology 2 2 4
BPVI 27 Utilization of Animal By-Products 2 2 4
BPVI 28 Marketing and Entrepreneurship 2 2 4
Total Credits 16 16 32
Programme Coordinator : Dr. Mita Sinhamahapatra, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572973

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7.11 Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM)
School of Agriculture (SOA)
This programme has been developed with the support of the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural
Development, Govt. of India. The Diploma in Watershed Management aims at developing competent human resource in
the field of Watershed Development/Management. It intends to impart basic knowledge and skills for water harvesting,
conservation and utilization, soil erosion and its management, integrated farming systems, animal husbandry, agro-
forestry, funding, monitoring, evaluation and capacity building of watershed development programmes besides extension
and communication skills for long term socio-economic development of the society. It will provide the basic
understanding of various activities undertaken during the development of watersheds. The diploma programme also
intends to address the workforce requirement of the watershed management and focus on upgrading the knowledge
and skills of existing personnel in the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP). The target group
includes rural youth, social workers/volunteers working with NGOs/ government functionaries implementing watershed
development programmes.
Objectives
The main objectives of the programme are to:
• Develop human resource for watershed development .
• Introduce the principles of the watershed management approach and the value of working in a watershed;
• Generate awareness of sustainable development and maintenance of natural resources;
• Delineate different techniques for accessing and predicting physical, chemical and socio-economic conditions within
a watershed including water quality;
• Mobilization and capacity building of rural youth, women and landless; and
• Develop skills for development of small scale irrigation and water storage/supply structures for human and
livestock through water and soil conservations trategies.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Program Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Theory Practical Total
BNRI 101 Fundamentals of Watershed Management 2 2 4
BNRI 102 Elements of Hydrology 2 2 4
BNRI 103 Soil and Water Conservation 2 2 4
BNRI 104 Rainfed Farming 2 2 4
BNRI 105 Livestock and Pasture Management 2 2 4
BNRI 106 Horticulture and Agro-Forestry Systems 2 2 4
BNRI 107 Funding, Monitoring, Evaluation & Capacity Building 2 2 4
BNRP 108 Project Formulation 0 4 4
Total Credits 14 18 32
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mukesh Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572971

7.12 Diploma in Horticulture (DHORT)

School of Agriculture (SOA)
The Diploma in Horticulture (DHORT) has been developed to cater the knowledge and skill up gradation in the area of
horticulture. The development of this programme has been funded by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer‘s Welfare, GOI.
The Horticulture is the science and art of production of fruits, vegetables, flowering plant, and landscaping; besides it also
deals with the preservation and production of value added products from fruits, vegetables and flowers. The importance
of horticultural products in the diet of the human is immense. This sector also offers great job potential in its different
specializations. Raising seedling of different crop plants be it fruit or for the aesthetic purpose, collectively called Nursery
Management is an emerging area. The off-seasonal vegetable production and kitchen gardening are another areas in this
sector offering better employment opportunities. Urban gardening, roof top gardening and lawn management are equally
becoming important at present.
Objectives
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  To build human resources at supervisors, gardeners, entrepreneurs and middle level technicians in the area of
Horticulture, and
 To develop entrepreneurship in Horticulture.
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BAP-002 Basic Horticulture 4
BAPI-004 Production Technology of Fruit Crops 8
BAPI-005 Production Technology of Vegetable Crops 8
BAPI-006 Floriculture and Landscaping 8
BAPI-007 Plant Propagation and Nursery Management 6

Total Credits 34

Programme Coordinator: Prof. S.K. Yadav, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572974

7.13 Diploma in Women‘s Empowerment and Development (DWED)

School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS) (in collaboration with School of
Social Sciences)
The Diploma programme aims to sensitize development workers on gender issues and impart necessary expertise to
enable learners to function as specialists on women‘s issues. The programme also imparts necessary expertise to
enable learners to function as trainers and community organizers in addressing gender issues. It caters to the needs
of persons employed in non-governmental organizations and governmental organizations engaged in gender planning
and training. The courses can also be used as multiple media training packages for use in training contexts. The
programme includes both national and international perspectives and concerns.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
The Diploma Programme consists of 32 credits. The programme structure is built around two streams focusing on
social science perspectives and training perspectives. Each course carries a weightage of 4 credits, except for one
course which carries a weightage of 8 credits.
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Social Science Perspectives
BWEE 12 Women and Society: Global Concerns and Local Issues 8
BWEE 4 Strategies for Women‘s Empowerment 4
BWEE 5 Women and Development 4
Training Perspectives
BWEF 2 Gender Training Perspectives 4
BWEE 6 Organization and Leadership 4
BWEE 7 Work and Enterpreneurship 4
BWEE 8 Credit and Finance 4
Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinators: Prof.Himadri Roy, [email protected], Ph: 011-29531611
Dr. Deepak Paliwal, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572707

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7.14 Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE)
School of Social Work (SOSW)
The Diploma in HIV and Family Education aims at providing basic and accurate information about HIV/ AIDS, sex and
sexuality, family life education, alcohol and drugs and communication and counselling. The contents are designed to
impart an integrated understanding to the learners about the issues involved in HIV/AIDS and behavior modification.
The main objective of this programme is to enhance the knowledge and skills of functionaries involved in HIV/AIDS and
related issues. The main target groups include school teachers, NGO functionaries, para-medicals, parents of
adolescents and those interested in acquiring knowledge on the subject.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BFE 101 Basics of HIV/AIDS 4
BFEE 101 Elective on HIV / AIDS 4
BFE 102 Basics of Family Education 4
BFEE 102 Elective on Family Education 4
BFEE 103 Alcohol, Drugs and HIV 4
BFEE 104 Communication and Counselling in HIV 4
Total Credits 24
Programme Coordinator: Dr. G. Mahesh, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571694

7.15 Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing Finance and Accounting (DBPOFA)

School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
IGNOU, in association with BPO industry has designed and developed the Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing –
Finance and Accounting, aninnovative programme (the first of its kind) in the open and distance learning system. This
programme will provide the opportunity to the students to develop their professional skills, to be eligible for
employment in the growing BPO industry. This Diploma programme incorporates a unique blend of theory and practical
courses, designed by eminent academicians, subject matter experts, BPO training organizations and e-learning
organizations, to provide students with a comprehensive learning model.
Facts and Benefit of the Programme
IGNOU BPO Diploma is targeted towards undergraduate, graduate and working professionals
 First of its kind BPO certification launched with academia & industry collaboration
 It ensures imbibing key skills related to F&A in BPO industry
 First time complimenting classroom counselling with e-learning sessions.
 It qualifies the student to apply to all type of BPO organizations
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent with English as compulsory subject & 50% aggregate. OR
Bachelors degree and above (with English as compulsory subject at 10+2 level)


Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Details:
This Programme comprises of Semester 1 and Semester 2, Sem 1: Finance and Accounting consists of 5 courses, having
16 Credits and Sem 2 consist of 2 courses: English Communications and IT Skills having 16 Credits. To be eligible for the
award of the Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing– Finance and Accounting, a student has to complete all the 07
courses as shown below. A candidate will also get an EXIT OPTION after 6 months (Sem1) and upon successful
completion he/she would get Certificate in BPO Finance and Accounting. This option is only available for working
professionals. Such students are required to fill form at Annexure IV(Given in the end of the Prospectus). Also, all
those students who have completed Semester 2 (i.e CCITSK programme under stand alone programme) will get
exemption from taking this Semester to get the Diploma in BPO provided they full fill the other eligibility criteria.

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Finance&Accounting (SemesterI)
BPOI 101 Introduction to Finance and Accounting BPO 2
BPOI 102 Fundamentals of Accounting 4
BPOI 103 Procure to Pay (P2P, Accounts Payable) 4
BPOI 104 Order to Cash (O2C, Accounts Receivable) 3
BPOI 105 Record to Report (R2R) 3
English Communications & IT Skills (Semester II)
BPOI 6 English Communication/Communication Skills 8
BPOI 6 (P)
BPOI 7 IT Skills 8
BPOI 7 (P)
Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Geetika S. Johry, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571646

7.16 Diploma in Modern Office Practice (DMOP)

School of Vocational Education & Training (SOVET)
About the Programme
Secretaries and Office Assistants play an important and versatile role in the modern office environment. They are
expected to have thorough Knowledge of office management and procedures along with excellent communication and
organization skills. The current business environment is demanding multi talented secretaries and office assistants. The
DMOP programme has combined conventional practices of Secretaries and Office Assistant‘s jobs with computer aided
management techniques. The programme will generate competent and skilled personnel at the entry level in any sector
of employment.
Programme objectives
After completing the programme, the learner would be able to:
 Develop competency in Communication Skills
 Develop proficiency in Stenographic Skills
 Develop competency in handling office machines
 Operate PC on window operating system
 Understand how to manage Office records, filing & indexing, office management methods &
practices and inventory control
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Structure:
The programme consists of the following 5 courses which will be delivered in the blended mode. The theory
counselling will be organised through technology enabled learning support ie. TELS (Gyan Vani, Gyan Darshan, Gyan
Dhara and web based learning etc) and for the practical counselling there will be short term practical sessions which
will be held at recognised learner support centres (LSC). Hence the delivery pedagogy is based on printed
instructional materials, supported with counselling and multimedia support (optional) for imparting theoretical and
conceptual knowledge.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BSSI 11 Communication Skills 8
BSSI 12 (P) Computer Skills (Both theory and practical) 6
BSSI 13 Secretarial Practice 4
BSSI 14 Stenographic Skills (Both theory and practical) 8
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 BSSI 15 Office Procedures 6
Total Credits 32

Regional Centers: The programme is offered through RC Jaipur, RC Darbhanga, RC Lucknow, RC Delhi 2, RC Patna, RC
Ranchi.
Job Prospects
The Diploma in Modern Office Practice (DMOP) programme will train the work force for the following positions.
1. Personal Assistant
2. Private Secretary
3. Stenographers
4. Office Managers
5. Office Executives
6. Executive Assistants
7. Front End Executives
8. Data Entry Operators
9. Computer Operators
10. Self Employment
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Geetika S Johry, [email protected], Ph. 01129571646 and Dr. R.S.P
Singh, Ph. 011 29571645

7.17 Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP)

School of Law (SOL)

This programme aims to develop understanding of laws that affect individuals in their everyday life and to develop
elementary skills in accessing legal and judicial institutions and processes, to enable individuals to use public advocacy.

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent

Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BLE 1 Introduction to the Indian Legal System 5
BLE 2 Introduction to Law: Substantive and Procedural 5
BLE 3 Law and Vulnerable Groups 5
BLE 4 Rural Local Self Governance 5
BLEP 1 Project 12
Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Anand Gupta, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572983

7.18 Diploma in Aquaculture (DAQ)

School of Sciences (SOS)
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Compulsory Courses
BAQ 1 Basics of Aquaculture 8
BAQP 1 Project 6
Optional Courses
Freshwater Aquaculture (Stream I)
BAQ 2 Freshwater Aquaculture 8
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 BAQL 1 Laboratory OR 6
Coastal Aquaculture (Stream II)
BAQ 3 Coastal Aquaculture 8
BAQL 2 Laboratory 6
Total Credits 28

To successfully complete Diploma in Aquaculture you have to compulsorily complete BAQ1 and BAQP1 as listed above
and opt for either STREAM I (BAQ2 and BAQL1) or STREAM II (BAQ3 and BAQL2).
Let us explain to you more clearly in the following manner:
STREAM I: Courses BAQ1+BAQP1+BAQ2+BAQL1(total 28 credits)
STREAM II: Courses BAQ1+BAQP1+BAQ3+BAQL2 (total 28 credits)

Those interested in both the streams of Aquaculture (Freshwater as well as Coastal Aquaculture) would have to first
finish the Diploma in one stream (either Stream I or Stream II) and then join the other stream at half the fees and for
half the duration of time as compulsory BAQ 1 and BAQP 1 would have already been completed with the first Stream. A
Certificate would be given on completion of the second Stream apart from the Diploma.
IGNOU will try to make every effort to conduct Laboratory Courses in the programme at the Learner Support Centre
chosen by you. But incase of any difficulty, you may be advised to attend the Laboratory Courses at some other Learner
Support Centre.You should be prepared for such a situation.
Programme Coordinators: Prof. Neera Kapoor, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572838

7.19 Diploma in Retailing (DIRIL)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)
Programme Details
The Programme is of 44 credits comprising of all compulsory courses with an Internship and Viva-Voce. As given
below:
a) First Year—Diploma in Retailing (DIRIL)
b) Three months internship in required for BRLP-101
c) A Viva Voce after submission of the Work-Book for BRLP -101
d) After DIRIL, A student can join BBA in Retailing (BBARIL) through lateral entry
e) Programme will be offered once in July session every year.
Medium of Instruction: English
Admission Criteria
(i) Category A–Direct Entry
(a) 10+2 / equivalent
(b) University provides reservation of seats as per Government of India rules.
(ii) Category B – Sponsored Admission
The sponsor is allowed to nominate employees, who have passed 10+2/equivalent, from their Retail Organization.
The sponsor will submit application form of the candidate nominated with the Programme fee through a Demand
Draft drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi.
Programme Structure:
Diploma in Retailing (DIR)
Course Codes Title of the Course Credits
Semester-I
BCOE 142 Principles of Marketing 6
BEGAE 182 English Communication Skills 4
BRL 101 Overview of Retailing 4
BRL 102 Introduction to Retail Marketing 4
BRL 103 Store Operations 4
Semester-II

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 BRL 104 Retail Management Perspectives and Communication 6
BRLP 101 Internship,Workbook and Viva-Voce 16

Total Credits 32
Programme Coordinators: - Prof. Nawal Kishor, [email protected], 011-29573026
Dr. N. Rajendra Prasad, [email protected] , 011-29573006

7.20 Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language (DTG)

School of Foreign Langauge (SOFL)
The Diploma in Teaching of German as a foreign language is the first of its kind through distance mode with
an active practical component of classroom teaching. This programme is aimed at meeting the needs of
professional German language teachers.
This programme was developed in collaboration with Goethe Institute/ Max Mueller Bhavan, University of
Vienna and IGNOU and aims to train teachers professionally by enhancing higher language learning
competencies.
It will become a model for teacher training in other European Languages.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree in German or any discipline with knowledge of B1 (according to the Common
European Framework of References for Languages) and/or equivalent language proficiency and who want to
teach German as a Foreign Language at Indian secondary schools.
Medium of Instruction: German
Programme details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
DTG 1 General Principles of Teaching 6
DTG 2 Skill Development 4
DTG 3 Classroom Teaching 4
DTG 4 Lesson Planning, Preparation and Evaluation 10
Total Credits 24

Programme Coordinator: Vikash Kumar Singh, [email protected], [email protected], Ph. 011-

29571635

7.21 Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
Diploma in Nursing Administration is a one-year Continuing Education programme of 28 credits (Theory 16 credits,
Practical 12 credits) for in-service nurses. This programme has been developed for nurses working in hospitals or
community or educational institutions. This programme will help to upgrade the administrative knowledge and skills of
the in-service nurses to enhance their administrative competence. Programme is approved by IGNOU Statuary Bodies and
UGC.
Note: As per Indian Nursing Council (INC) letter No.F.No.22-203/CNE/2018-INC dated 27/11/2020 the DNA programme
can be considered under continued Nursing Education programme with 55 CNE credit hour/11 Credit as approved by INC.
Objectives:
On successful completion of the programme, the learner will be able to:
 Strengthen the knowledge of administrative concepts and their application in improving nursing services.
 Develop an understanding of recent trends in health care systems nursing.
 participate co-operatively with an individual and groups for improvements of nursing services.
 Develop skills in maintaining administrative competence with effective supervision to provide quality nursing care.
Eligibility: General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with two years of experience in the profession. (for male nurses or
nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM programme should have a certificate in any of the nursing course of 6-9
months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery) OR

B.Sc. (Nursing) with no experience
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 Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BNS 11 Principles and Practice of Nursing Administration 4
BNS 12 Management of Educational Institute, Hospital & Community 4
BNS 13 Group Dynamics 4
BNS 14 Resource Management 4
BNSL11 Nursing Service Administration-I 6
BNSL12 Nursing Service Administration-II 6

Total Credits 28

Details are available at www.ignou.ac.in under schools-SOHS Selection Criteria

For GNM: The merit list will be made by taking 60% of the RNRM marks. To this weightage for experience will be
added according to the following criteria.
For every year of experience, 2 marks weightage will be given, maximum up to 20 years of experience over and above
the eligibility criteria.
For B.Sc. (Nursing): The merit list will be prepared on the basis of total marks obtained in B.Sc.(N) 100% weightage
to be taken for total marks obtained. No weightage will be given to experience.
Example: If you are a GNM nurse and scored 70% marks and have 5 years of experience. You may calculate your
marks as per the following example:
 60% of 70% marks is 42
 For three years you will get 3 x 2 = 6 marks (two years are the eligibility criteria)
 Your merit onthe list will be 42+6 = 48

Application for the Programme is to be submitted online at https://ignouflip.samarth.edu.in At the time of submitting
the application. Applicants selected for admission shall be intimated online and shall be required to pay the
Programme fee within the given date, failing which the offer of admission may be withdrawn and the seat may be
specified to the candidate next in the merit list. The Learner Support Centre allotted by the University shall be final.
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Laxmi & Dr. Neerja Sood, [email protected]

7.22 Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (DCCN)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
The Diploma in Critical Care Nursing is a continuing nursing education programme of one year for in-service
nurses (RNRM) having 2 theory and 2 practical courses, comprising 32 credits (12 credits in theory and 20
credits in practical). The programme aims at enabling nursing professionals (RN and RNRM) to develop and
apply advanced nursing care knowledge and skills for providing comprehensive nursing care to critically ill
patients in intensive care settings.
Objectives:
 Develop and apply advanced Nursing care knowledge in Critical Care settings.
 Acquire proficiency in applying advanced skills in Caring Critically ill patients.
 Function as Critical Care Nurse Specialist and Practitioner.
 Educate Nursing Professionals in Critical Care Nursing.
Eligibility: Registered Nurse (RN) and (RNRM) at all levels (GNM or above)
Medium of Instruction: English
Note: As per Indian Nursing Council (INC) letter No.F.No.22-203/CNE/2018-INC dated 27/11/2020 the DCCN programme
can be considered under continued Nursing Education programme of 55 CNE credit hours equivalent to 11 credits as
approved by INC.
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Theory
BNS 31 Concept and Principles in Critical Care Nursing 6
BNS 32 Nursing Management in Critical Care Conditions 6

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 Practical
BNSL 33 Clinical Nursing Practice in Critical Care-I 12
BNSL 34 Clinical Nursing Practice in Critical Care-II 8
Total Credits 32

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Rohini S Bhardwaj, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572815

7.23 Diploma in Theatre Arts (DTH)

School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA)
Diploma in Theatre Arts is the first of its kind to offer through distance mode with active practical components of Acting,
Scene Work and Class Room Production to the learners.
Objectives:
 To cater the needs of the learners in Theatre Arts at diploma level.
 To develop the understanding the elements of theatre among the learners.
 To provide theory and practical inputs of theatre.
 To provide opportunities through hands on practice to create the theatrical performances.
 To provide skill based knowledge in Theatre and its allied subjects.
 To provide self/employment opportunities in the field of theatre and related arts.
Eligibility: 10+2
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

BTH 1 Understanding Drama 6
BTHL 2 Theatre Games 6
BTHL 3 Acting Practice, Movement, Voice and Speech 6
BTHI4 Scene Work 6
BTHI5 Class Room Play Production 8
Total Credits 32

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Govindaraju Bharadwaza, Ph. 011-29571654

7.24 Diploma in Value Education (DPVE)

School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)
Programme Objectives
 To orient the target group of teachers (mostly elementary) for integrating values in their transactional process of
teaching and learning.
 To generate awareness and interest for inculcating positive values among teachers, professionals, students, parents
and the community.
To develop awareness and societal responsibility among NGO‘s, Government servants and civil society organizations.
Eligibility: 10+2
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BEDS 001 Overview and Perspectives of Values 4
BEDS 002 Socio-Psychological Basis 4
BEDS 003 Pedagogy of Values 4
BEDS 004 Application, Support Skills and Activities 4
BEDS 005 Life Skills Education 8
CHR 12 Human Rights in India 8

Total 32
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Grace Don Nemching, [email protected]; Ph. No:011-29571670
Prof.B.K. Pattanaik, [email protected]; Ph. No: 011-29571665

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7.25 Diploma in Smart City Development and Management (DSCDM)
School of Engineering and Technology (SOET)
IGNOU has come forward to meet the requirement and provide opportunity to lakhs of fresh learners and also industry
personnel to move ahead in their careers while on the job. This Diploma in Smart City Development and Management
(DSCDM) aims to incorporate a blend of new and innovative aspects with academics in the curriculum. This new and
innovative programme Diploma in Smart City Development and Management (DSCDM) is a one year Diploma
programme and the learners would be given maximum 3 years to complete the programme. The Learner Support
Centres will be established at various locations in India depending upon the strength of the participants. Initially the
Digital Materials will be provided to the learners.
Programme Objectives:

• To create awareness and deepen knowledge on smart cities

• To expand capacities on various theoretical and practical aspects of smart cities: smart energy, smart
transportation, smart education and smart health

• To understand techno-managerial framework of Smart Cities

• To develop capacity in appraisal, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of smart cities projects and
programs
Eligibility : 10+2 in Science with Mathematics

Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Details: Total Credits: 32

Programme Structure of ―Diploma in Smart City Development and Management (DSCDM)‖

Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MIO-001 Introduction to Smart Regions: Smart Cities and Smart Villages 4
MIO-002 Smart Technologies (Hardware and Software) 4
MIO-003 Smart Urban Energy Systems and Smart Transportation System 4
MIO-004 Smart Cities: Health, Education, Governance & Cyber Security 6
MIO-005 Smart Cities: Safe Water, Sanitation and Sustainability 6
MIOP-001 Project 8

Total 32
Programme Coordinator: Prof.N.Venkateshwarlu, [email protected], Ph.011-
29572917, 29572918

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8 POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
8.1 Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law (PGCCL)
School of Law (SOL)
The Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law seeks to address the changing needs of the knowledge society in the area of
Cyber Law.
Objectives:
The main objectives of the programme are:
 To enable learners to understand, explore and acquire a critical understanding of Cyber Law
 To develop competencies for dealing with frauds, deceptions (confidence tricks, scams) and other cyber
crimes such as child pornography, that are taking place via Internet.
 To make learners conversant withthe social and intellectual property issues emerging from ‗cyber space‘.
 To explore the legal and policy developments in various countries to regulate cyber space.
 To develop an understanding of relationship between commerce and cyber space.
 To provide learners an in-depth knowledge of Information Technology Act and legal framework of Right
to Privacy Data Security and Data Protection.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline or 4th and 5th year students of 5 year integrated LLB course who passed three
years.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MIR 11 Cyber Space, Technology and Social Issues 4
MIR 12 Regulation of Cyberspace 4
MIR 13 Commerce and Cyberspace 4
MIR 14 Privacy and Data Protection 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Gurmeet Kaur, [email protected], Ph.011-29572984

8.2 Post Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice (PGCPP)

School of Law (SOL)
Patent is the most significant form of Intellectual Property to encourage creativity in science and technology and
protect invention and development for the creation of new technology and business expansion through out the world.
Objectives:
 Provide learners in-depth knowledge of the Indian Patent Law
 Train learners in writing of patent application; and
 Develop expertise in patent search.
Eligibility:Degree in Science/Technology/Medicine, Law and Fourth & Fifth year students of integrated LL.B.Course who
passed three years. Learners with experience in dealing with patents and technology transfer will be preferred.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MIR 21 Overview of Intellectual Property Rights 4
MIR 22 International Framework for Patents Protection 4
MIR 23 Indian Patent Law and Procedures 4
MIRP 1 Project 4
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Suneet Kashyap Srivastava, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572990

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8.3 Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change (PGCCC)
School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS)
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
In the backdrop of importance placed on creating awareness on climate change science and adaptation In the
backdrop of importance placed on creating awareness on climate change science and adaptation strategies by
various ministries under the Government of India, the programme was tailor-made to incorporate the developments in
the domain of climate change with respect to human influences on climate, the consequences of climate change,
climate change conventions and protocols. The learners will be enriched with knowledge on the impact of climate
change on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The learners will be capacitated with the response options to the
climate change like mitigation and adaptation strategies.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
 To expose the learners to the domain of climate change and conventions on climate change
 To acquaint the learners with impacts of climate change on terrestrial and aquaticeco systems
 To equipthe learners with them itigation and adaptation strategies against climate change
 To develop an understanding on climate change assessment tools
 To acquaint the learners with interaction between climate change and society.
TARGET GROUP

 School and College level Teachers teaching Environmental Sciences related subjects.
 NGO professional, Environmental Executives, Policy makers, Journalists.
JOB OPPORTUNITY

The problem of climate change transcends traditional academic boundaries and demands realistic and holistic
solutions. This programme is aimed at both recent graduates wishing to specialize in climate change and
sustainability, and professionals wishing to extend their knowledge and expertise or seeking a career change.
Career opportunities in this wide and growing field are numerous: in industry, academics, consultancies and
environmental agencies.

The programme offered in ODL mode consists of 16 credits with four courses of 4 credits each.

Number of credits: 16 (4 Credits per course)

Compulsory Courses: Three

Optional Course: Any one of the optional courses.

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university

Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MEV-021 Introduction to Climate Change 04
MEV-022 Impacts of Climate Change 04
MEV-023 Mitigation and adaptation to Climate Change 04
Optional Courses (Choose any one)
MEV-024 Climate Change Assessment Tools 04
MEV-025 Climate Change and Society 04
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. V. Venkat Ramanan, [email protected] Ph.: 011-29571121

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8.4 Post Graduate Certificate in Geoinformatics (PGCGI)
School of Sciences (SOS)
The School of Sciences has developed the Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Geoinformatics (PGCGI) with
the help of several eminent experts across India drawn from ISRO, DRDO, IIT, C-DAC, DST, IITM and many private and
government universities. The PGCGI programme intends to familiarise the learners with basic concepts of
geoinformatics and its applications. It is built around concepts and skills at the basic level to make iteasy for a
learner who wishes to understand how geoinformatics can be put to practical use. It provides opportunity to learners
interested to develop basic skills and willing to go for higher studies ingeoinformatics.
Programme Objectives:

Objectives of the programme are to:

 provide the oretical knowledge and practical exercises in the basics of geoinformation science,
 acquaint the learners with spatial data, their analysis and applications, and
 widen opportunities of learners for higher studies and developing career in different sectors of
employment involving geoinformatics.
Target Group:
 Defencepersonnel
 School and college/university teachers either teaching or interested to teach geoinformation science
related courses
 Working professionals possessing little or no exposure to geoinformatics but are interested to
initiate and develop skills in this field, and
 Graduates desirous of developing skills in this field.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
The 16 credits programme comprises four courses (three theory courses and one practical course):

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MGY 1 Introduction to Geoinformatics 4
MGY 2 Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation 4
MGY 3 Global Navigation Satellite System and Geographic Information System 4
MGYL 4 Geoinformatics Practical 4
Total Credits 16
Learner Support Centres:
Learner Support Centres for the programme are currently located across several regions i.e. Aizawl (Mizoram),
Bhopal (M.P.), Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Delhi, Durg (Chhattisgarh), Gangtok (Sikkim),
Guwahati (Assam), Hisar (Haryana), Nagpur (Maharashtra), Patna (Bihar), Portblair (Andaman & Nicobar), Pune
(Maharashtra), Rampur (U.P.), Srinagar(J&K), Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Tikamgarh (M.P.) and Warangal
(Telanaga).
Special Instructions: The programme encourages use of free and open source software and data so that learners
can practice with the software even beyond the scheduled contact hours at the Learner Support Centre and apply
them in their work. Since this programme comprises one course on practical work, therefore, before
applying for admission in the Programme, candidates should be sure that they will be able to attend
the Practical counselling and examination at the chosen Learner Support Centre activated for the
programme. In addition, candidates should also make sure that they have access to computers because
they will be required to carry out exercises on computers before attending practical sessions at their
Learner Support Centre.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Benidhar Deshmukh, [email protected], Ph.011-29571677

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8.5 Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management (ACPDM)
School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
The Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management has been developed by the School of Engineering and
Technology, IGNOU in collaboration with the Ministry of Power for professionals employed in electrical power utilities
or the electricity sector to upgrade their skills, enhance systemic efficiency and demonstrate commercially viable
electricity distribution system that deliver quality power to the satisfaction of the beneficiaries. Asapart of the national
strategyevolved to address and concern of human resource development, this specially designed programme provides
opportunity of capacity building in power sector; it is targeted to provide training to the participants of power
distribution utilities /companies, engineers and learners of electricity sector.
This programme addresses the general concerns and issues in the electricity distribution sector, including awareness
and exchanges good practices amongst the stakeholders in the power industry. You are a stakeholder in the power
industry, both as a consumer and as an employee or you may be aspiring to take up a job in the electrical industry.
Therefore, you would surely welcome this opportunity of capacity building through a specially designed training
programme.
Objectives:
The objectives of this programme are to:
 Disseminate information about the current developments and reforms in the power distribution sector,
 Generate awareness about the applications of emerging technologies and trends in the sector, and
 Educate about various aspects of power distribution management to the personnel in the power
sector/candidates aspiring to take up a job in the electrical industry.
Eligibility: Engineering graduate OR Engineering Diploma Holders /Science/Commerce/ Arts Graduates or equivalent
with 2 years experience in power utilities or the electricity sector
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BEE1 Power Distribution Sector 6
BEE 2 Energy Management and ITApplications 4
BEE 3 Management of PowerDistribution 6
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Prof. Rakhi Sharma , [email protected], Ph. 011-29572921, 29572917

8.6 Post Graduate Certificate in Industrial Safety (PGCINDS)

School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
The Post Graduate Certificate in Industrial Safety (PGCINDS) Programme aims to develop skilled human resource in the
field of industrial safety at the local, regional and national levels. It seeks to build competencies and professional skills
among learners to avail employment opportunities in various industrial sectors. It aims to upgrade the knowledge and
skills of those working in industry without a formal training. The programme also caters to the academic needs of those
aspiring for higher learning.

Eligibility: Graduate in Engineering/ Graduate in Science with any discipline.

Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MIS 21 Safety Philosophy and Principles of Accident Prevention 4
MIS 22 Industrial Safety: Rules and Acts 2
MIS 23 Safety in Construction Industry 2
MIS 24 Mechanical and Electrical Safety Management 2
MISP 21 Project 6
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Sanjay Agarwal, [email protected], Ph.01129572919/29572917

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8.7 Post Graduate Certificate in Inventory Planning and Warehousing for
Engineers (PGCIPWS)
School of Engineering & Techonology (SOET)

The main objective of this programme is to enhance knowledge, skills and awareness among the learner in the field of
Inventory Planning and Warehousing. The University has planned to develop employment-related continuing education
programmes aimed at increasing job potential and economic advantage for the learner.
Objectives:
1. Post Graduate Certificate in Inventory Planning and Warehousing programme aims to develop skilled human
resource in the field of inventory planning and warehousing at the local regional and national levels.
2. It seeks to build competencies and professional skills among learners to avail employment opportunities in various
industrial sectors.
3. It aims to upgrade the knowledge and skills of those working in industry without a formal training.
4. The programme also caters to the academic needs of those aspiring for higher learning.
o Upgrading educational qualification of learners;
o Creating opportunities for in-house training in industries for continuing education;
o To look after the Inventory Planning aspects with knowledge and expertise in Inventory Planning and
Warehousing;
Eligibility: Graduate in Engineering
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MWR 001 Introduction to Inventory Planning and Control 4

MWR 002 Advance Inventory Planning and Control 4
MWR 003 ICT in Warehouse system 4
MWRP 01 Project 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Ashish Agarwal, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572922

8.8 Post Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy (PGCAP)

School of Agriculture (SOA)
The Post Graduate Programme in Agriculture Policy seeks to develop human resource for planning, development and
implementation of national policies in agriculture. The objectives and salient features of the agriculture policy framework
along with strategies and issues should be known to all the stakeholders of the system for an effective implementation of
development programmes. The Programme covers various aspects essential for the policy formulation in order to achieve
overall economic development of the country. Some of the main aspects pertain to stages and factors in Indian
agricultural development and process, components of policy formulation, international and national trade policies,
Intellectual property rights, research and development policy. The target group includes persons/organizations involved
and graduates desirous to involve in policy making and implementation at the state/ regional and central levels having
stake in agriculture and rural development.
Objectives:
The specific objectives of the programme are to:
 Create understanding of the salient features of the agriculture policy framework among policy makers, implementers
and other stakeholders of the system for its effective implementation.
 Develop human resourcefor:
 Identification of strategic issues with reference to national policies in agriculture;
 Analysis of policy aspects and its operationalization; and
 Development of an implementation framework for agriculture and rural development policies.
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MNR 1 Indian Agricultural Development 4
MNR 2 Agricultural Policy: Formulation, Components, Process,
Implementation and Comparative Analysis 4
MNRE 15 Cooperatives and Farmers‘ Organizations 4
MNRE 16 Project Analysis 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. P.K Jain, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573091

8.9 Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
Objectives:
 To promote the Gandhian concept of peace and social regeneration.
 To spread Gandhi‘s vision of peace and non-violentactivism.
 To understand Gandhi‘s concept of World Order for Global Peace and Security.
 To develop Peace and Conflict Resolution from the Interdisciplinary perspective.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

MGP 1 Gandhi: The Man and His Times 4
MGP 5 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution 4
MGPE 7 Non-violence Movements after Gandhi 4
MGPE 8 Gandhian Approach to Peace and Conflict Resolution 4
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Satish Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572732

8.10 Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Education (PGCAE)

School of Education (SOE)
This programme aims at providing an opportunity to all those interested inpursuing short-term professional
development and capacity building programme in adult education. It will be useful to the graduates interested in
working at the grassroots level as well as to those with Masters Degree or even higher qualification and interested in
seeking career at middle or higher level in the field of adult education, extension and allied areas.
Objectives:
 To promote professional competency and capacity building of all those interested in the field of adult
education, extension and allied areas.
 To develop their knowledge and understanding of various aspects of theory, policies and programmes of
adult education.
 To promote their understanding of diverse approaches to organizing and managing anadult learning set-up.
 To improve their knowledge and understanding of participatory curriculum planning, development and
transaction as well as participatory training, evaluation and research in adult education.
 To enhance their ability to critically analyse, appreciate and promote the role of adult education in the
emerging social, economic, political, cultural and other situations at different levels.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree from any recognized University/ Institute
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MAE 1 Understanding Adult Education 6
MAE 2 Policy Planning and Implementation of Adult Education in India 6
MAEL 2 Practical Work: Community-based Practical Activities 3

Total Credits 15
Programme Learner Support Centres
All the Programmes Learner Support Centres (PSCs) of IGNOU where either MA(Education) or BEd
programme of IGNOU is on offer are provisionally the PSCs for PGCAE as well.
Programme Coordinators: Dr. M.V. Lakshmi Reddy, [email protected], Ph.011-29572935 ,
Mob. - 9868956537
Sh. Ajith Kumar C., [email protected], Ph. 011-29572940 , Mob. 9891628092

8.11 Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the
Instructors of Visually Impaired (PGCIATIVI)
School of Education (SOE)
It provides opportunity for educating and training the instructors of visually impaired. The programme equips the
learners in the use of modern and updated information and assistive technologies. Provides experience in acquiring skills
& competencies. Certification will help in getting gainful employment in this emerging and challenging area.
Objectives:
 To sensitize the learners in understanding the people with visual impairment.
 To orient the learners about assistive and informative technologies in general and for people with visual impairment
in particular;
 To equip the learners in the use of assistive and information technologies in teaching people with visual impairment;
 To provide learners experience in acquiring skills and competencies in facilitating learning in people with visual
impairment.
Eligibility:
i) 
Bachelor degree in Computer Science from a recognized university (BCA/BSc-Computer Science)
OR
ii) 
Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized university with diploma/certificate in Computer Science
OR
iii) Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized university subject to the condition that PGCIATIVI


will only be awarded after successfully completing the CIT programme from IGNOU.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Course Title Credits
MVEI 11 Understanding the Learner 4
MVEI 12 Assistive and Adaptive Technologies 4
MVEI 13 Software‘s for Visually Impaired 4
MVEI 14 Communication Skills 4
Total 16
Practical: This programme has practical components.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. D. Venkateshwarlu, [email protected], Ph. : 011-29572962

8.12 Post Graduate Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation (PGCBHT)

School of Translation Studies & Training (SOTST)
PG Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation programme is intended for those who have had graduation degree with
knowledge of Hindi and Bangla and who aspire to make their career in the area of translation. The objectives of the
programme are to facilitate intra-lingual, inter-lingual academic and cultural activity between these two Indian languages
and to promote national integration. In addition to this the programme aims to create job potential and confidence in the
people who work through these Indian languages.

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 The programme comprises of the following 4 courses of 4 credit each with a total of 16 credits.
Eligibility: Graduation
Medium of Instruction: Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MTT 1 Bharatiya Bhashaon Mein Anuvad 4
MTT 2 Bangla-Hindi Anuvad: Tulana Aur Punah Srijan 4
MTT 3 Bangla Aur Hindi Ke Vibhinna Bhashik Kshetroan Mein Anuvad 4
MTTP 1 Anuvad Pariyojana (Translation Project) 4
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Harish Kumar Sethi, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571626
Dr. Jyoti Chawla, pgt-sotst @ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29571623

8.13 Post Graduate Certificate in Malayalam-Hindi Translation (PGCMHT)

School of Translation Studies & Training (SOTST)
PG Certificate in Malayalam-Hindi Translation programme is intended for those who have had graduation degree with
knowledge of Hindi and Malayalam and who aspire to make their career in the area of translation. The objectives of the
programme are to facilitate inter-lingual, intra-lingual academic and cultural activity between these two Indian
languages and to promote national integration. In addition to this the programme aims to create job potential and
confidence in the people who work through these Indian languages.
Eligibility: Graduation
Medium of Instruction: Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MTT1 Bharatiya Bhashaon Mein Anuvad 4
MTT4 Malayalam-Hindi Anuvad: Tulana Aur Punah Srijan 4
MTT5 Malayalam Aur Hindi Ke Vibhinna Bhashik Kshetron Mein Anuvad 4
MTTP2 Anuvad Pariyojana (Translation Project) 4
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Harish Kumar Sethi, pgt-sotst @ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29571626
Dr. Jyoti Chawla, pgdt-sotst @ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29571623

8.14 Post Graduate Certificate in Anuvaad evam Rupantaran mein Snatakottar

Pramanpatra (PGCAR)
School of Translation Studies & Training (SOTST)
Translation is generally studied and practiced in terms of language or written script. However, there is an increasing
awareness about the idea to see the translation not merely in terms of written languages but also in terms of medium. In
India, historically translation has been in practice across media, i.e. from oral to written or from oral to oral. In light of
uniqueness of the Indian cultural perspective, translation programmes that focus on script (which is common to
literature, film, radio and theatre) can be treated of paramount importance. Anuvaad evam Rupantaran mein Snatakottar
Pramanpatra (PGCAR) aims to fill a major gap in translation, media and culture studies and training pertaining to
preparation and adaptation of scripts. The programme includes discussion on understanding of the scope of translation
and adaptation in mass media; provide an overall view of the various inter-disciplinary studies on translation and its
practices in this field. The programme consists of 3 courses and a project component, which will help learners to
understand theoretical and practical aspects of the subject with hands-on experience of script writing.
Eligibility: Graduation
Medium of Instruction: Hindi

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 Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MTT-031 Anuvaad evam Rupantaran ke Vividh Ayaam 4
MTT-032 Anuvaad, Rupantaran evam Mudrit Madhyam 4
MTT-033 Script Lekhan, Rupantaran evam Drishya-Shravya Madhyam 4
MTTP-003 Pariyojana Karya 4
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Jyoti Chawla, [email protected], Ph. -011-29571623

8.15 Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Management of CBRNE Disasters

(PGCMDM)
School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
The term CBRNE stands for ‗Chemical Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive‘. Disasters related to such agents
can occur accidently. However, when used intentionally they become agents of mass destruction. CBRNE disasters are ill-
understood, diagnosis is difficult and very little management tools exist to manage these disasters, including medical
management. Medical management of CBRNE disasters require specific knowledge and skill set that is not covered in the
undergraduate curriculum. India is particularly vulnerable to CBRNE attacks. Thus, society and governments need to
create special provisions to deal with them. In light of the above facts, IGNOU in collaboration with Institute of Nuclear
Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and active support from
Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE) have developed a 6
months PG Certificate programme in Medical Management of CBRNE disasters through open and distance learning for
MBBS doctors. This programme is considered as a Continuing Medical Education programme by Medical Council of India
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
After completing the programme, the learner should be able to:
• comprehend the parameters, enormity and complexity of CBRNE threat from a medical perspective
• describe the impact of chemical, radiological, biological, explosive and nuclear agents on human health
• assess the health effects of a CBRNE scenario using external and internal assessment tools
• discuss regarding the medical counter measures, detection equipments and SOPs of medical management of
CBRNE impacts.
• deliver first aid and initiate immediate life saving responses to a CBRNE disaster
• develop competencies on protection, mitigation and medical management of CBRNE casualties
• get sensitized about the current R&D initiatives and future directions.
Target Group
• Medical personnel & students engaged in or interested in disaster medical management Doctors in armed forces,
police forces, health services, railways, airports/ports, & NDRF or State disaster forces who have to or can be called
on to respond in face of CBRNE disasters.
• Doctors working in or for organizations considered vulnerable to CBRN attacks or accidents such as industrial
complexes, Shrines, melas, areas prone to terror attacks, border towns etc.
• Faculty in all large and medium-large hospitals (public & corporatesector)
• Medical Management staff of all referral hospitals
• Retired doctors who want to contribute to the Nation‘s strength & medical security in CBRN.
Eligibility: MBBS (recognised by MCI). Only Indian Citizens would be considered
Medium of Instruction: English
Program Structure: The programme consists of three courses – two theory (MME 011 and MME 012) and one practical
(MMEL 013)
Programme Details:
Course Code Course Title Credits
MME 11 CBRNE Threats and Agents 4
MME 12 Health Effects and Medical Management of CBRNE Agents 6
MME 13 Practical Aspects ofCBRNE 6
Total 16
Programme Implementation

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Activities like theory and practical counselling, assignment submission and practical examination etc will be conducted in
Learner Support Centres as per the details given in the programme guide. Some of the counselling sessions will be taken
through web conferencing and some of them face to face in the Learner Support Centres.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be made on the basis of Regional Centre/LSC. In each Learner Support Centre (LSC), a maximum of 30
students will be admitted. Applicants will be required to fill three choices of LSCs. The allotment of the LSC will be done to
eligible applicants as per merit according to their choice and availability of the seats in the centres following IGNOU‘s
reservation policy. If eligible applicants cannot be accommodated in their opted LSCs but seats remain vacant in the LSCs
not opted by them, they could be offered admission in the vacant seats.

The scores for merit will be calculated by considering two criteria:

• Total percentage of marks secured in all MBBS examinations.
• Total years of experience (Period from the date of completion of internship up to the date of beginning of
session), in case of a tie.
• In case of a tie after applying the above two criteria, age of the candidate will be considered and the older
candidate will be selected.
Admission Procedure
Application for the Programme is to be submitted online at https://ignouflip.samarth.edu.in At the time of submitting
the application. Applicants selected for admission shall be intimated online and shall be required to pay the Programme fee
within the specified date, failing which the offer of admission may be withdrawn and the seat may be given to the
candidate next in the merit list. The Learner Support Centre allotted by the University shall be final.
You are required to submit scanned copy of either of the three documents as proof of your Indian Citizenship
1. Indian Passport
2. Aadhar Card
3. Pan Card

List of the proposed centres

S.No Region Learner Support Centre Regional Centre Code Name of Programme
Centre Codes Learner Support Centre

1. Dehradun 31040P 31 All India Institute of Medical

Sciences (AIIMS), Virbhadra
Road, Rishikesh,
Uttrakhand-249203
2. Jodhpur 88052P 88 All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS), Basni
Industrial Area, Phase -2,
Jodhpur – 342005, Rajasthan
3. Hyderabad 0146P 01 Nizam‘s Institute of Medical
Sciences Punjgutta,
Hyderabad - 500082,
Telangana
4. Bhopal 15261 15 All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS) Saket Nagar
Bhopal,
Madhya Pradesh, Pin - 462 02
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Ruchika Kuba, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572813

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9 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
9.1 Certificate in Library and Information Science (CLIS)
School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
This programme is meant to sensitive library and information professionals at grass root level. It gives an
opportunity to those who are already working in libraries without having any professional qualifications. The
Certificate in Library and Information Science (CLIS) programme comprises of four courses. Out of the four courses,
three courses have both practical and theoretical aspects whereas one course deals only with theoretical aspects of
the subject.
Eligibility: 10+2 Passed
Medium of Instruction: English. Students can write assignments and TEE in Hindi language also.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits

BLI 11 Libraries: An Introduction 4

BLII 12 Document Processing and Organisation 4
BLII 13 Information Sources and Library Services 4
BLII 14 ICT in Libraries 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572723,

Dr. Archana Shukla, [email protected], Ph. :011-29572743,
Dr. S.R. Zonunthara, [email protected], Ph. :0389-2311693

9.2 Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
The Certificate in Disaster Management Programme aims at providing knowledge to the learners in the areas of
disaster preparedness, prevention, mitigation, relief, reconstruction and rehabilitation. The programme would be of
use to NGO functionaries and volunteers; military, paramilitary, police, homeguards, civil defence personnel;
professionals such as Geologists, Scientists, Meterologists, Engineers, Foresters, Fire-service personnel,
Administrators, Government And Public Sector Undertakings officials, Rural Development Functionaries; Urban
Government Officials; Primary Health Centres Functionaries; etc.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
CDM 1 Foundation Course in Disaster Management 8
CDM 2 Disaster Management: Methods & Techniques 8
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Prof. Durgesh Nandini, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572736

9.3 Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
The Programme is of use to general public, at every age and at all levels of formal and non-formal education.
Professionals, ecologists, hydrologists, foresters, landscape architects, administrators and planners, engineers,
industrialists, agriculturists, etc. will find this programme useful. The NGOs with their dissemination capabilities
shall also find it useful.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
AHE 1 Human Environment (without AHE Project) 6
TS 5 Ecology, Environment and Tourism 8
PES 1 Project Work - Environmental Studies 4
Total Credits 18

Programme Coordinator: Sh. Ajay Mahurkar, [email protected], Ph.01129572726

9.4 Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar (CLTA)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
Programme Details
The certificate Programme is designed keeping in view of the Life and Thought of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar ranging from
social, political, economic, issues to law and Constitution come through with more clarity. The objectives of the
programme is to acquaint ad sensitize the learners and make them responsive citizens to realize constitutional
means as fundamental and inherent for the welfare and building of Indian Society.
Course Objectives
The Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (CLTA) is a 16 credits program, consisting of
four courses of 4 credits each. There are as follows courses:
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits

BAB 101 B.R. Ambedkar: Thinker, His Time 4

BAB 102 B.R. Ambedkar: Society and Culture 4
BAB 103 Economic Throught of B.R. Ambedkar 4
BAB 104 State, Democracy and Nation Building 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Rabindra Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572742

9.5 Certificate in Peace Studies and Conflict Management (CPSCM)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
Certificate Programme in Peace Studies and Conflict Management (CPSCM) is designed to provide general
introduction to peace and conflict phenomena. To equip the learners with the Knowledge and skills to understand
and analyse peace processes and conflict management at the local, national and international level.
The objectives of this course are to:
 Appreciating the common goals of Higher Education, Research and Training to empower people to participate
in the process of establishing world peace, accelerating national development and improving the quality of life
of people.
 Realising the knowledge and understanding of Gandhi an Philosophy and action in general and truth, non-
violence, sarvodaya, satyagraha and sustainable development in particular.

Eligibility: 10+2 in any discipline, (Those who don't posses 10+2 qualification can also be admitted after clearing
IGNOU's preparatory programme.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Course Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits

BGP1 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Management 4

BGP2 Indian Perspectives on Peace and Conflict 4
BGP3 Conflicts and Peace: Global Perspective 4

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 BGPP1 Project Work 4
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinators: Prof. Anurag Joshi: [email protected]; Ph: 011-29572713

9.6 Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
The Certificate in Foods and Nutrition is basically a Post-Literacy level awareness programme meant for people with
basic reading and writing skills. The Programme aims to acquaint the learner with the role of food in ensuring
healthy living for the individual, family and community. It includes features like food selection and preparation,
nutrition from infancy to old age, economics of food, kitchen gardening, food adulteration, consumer rights, safety
and education, etc. The programme lays primary emphasis on Nutrition with relevance to present day scenario, cost
effectiveness, environment friendly approaches that reaches to almost the entire nation, hence making the learners
responsible and aware citizens of tomorrow. The progromme is presently being offered in both ODL and Online
mode.
Eligibility: No formal qualification, Minimum age of 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.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
CFN 1 You and Your Food 6
CFN 2 Your Food and its Utilisation 6
CFN 3 Economics of Food 4
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Deeksha Kapur, [email protected], Ph.011-29572960,

9.7 Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care (CNCC)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
This programme provides in-depth theoretical as well practical knowledge related to both nutrition and child
development. It provides a basic understanding of food, nutrition and health; principles of meal planning; nutrition
related disorders; principles of food budgeting, food selection, food storage and food preservation.
It enables learners to understand the development of children from birth to six years of age, promote their
development by organizing appropriate play activities and learning experiences, and be aware of principles of setting
up ECCE centres.
This programme will be of interest to functionaries working with children in the birth to 6 age group where their work
involves meeting nutritional needs of children as well as their learning and play needs. Such functionaries could be
working in diverse settings, such as creches, preschools, anganwadis and balwadis. The target group could also
include parents and others interested in knowing about the development of young children.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
CNCC 1 Nutrition for the Community 8
CNCC 2 Organising Child Care Services 8
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinators: Prof. Deeksha Kapur, [email protected], Ph.011- 29572960

Prof.Rekha Sharma Sen, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572958

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9.8 Certificate in Rural Development (CRD)
School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
This Programme in Rural Development provides a comprehensive knowledge of socio-economic factors affecting the
transformation of rural society. The contents are designed to impart the integrated understanding about the crucial
dimensions of rural development. It is primarily meant for those learners who, because of the limitations of time and
resources are unable to take up Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development but are still interested to have a
comprehensive orientation in rural development within a short period of time. The learners who have completed
CRD and further interested in programmes of rural development i.e., MARD and PGDRD are entitled for credit
transfer.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree in any stream.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MRD 101 Rural Development: Indian Context 6
MRD 102 Rural Development Programmes 6
MRD 103 Rural Development Planning and Management 6
Total Credits 18

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Balkar Singh, [email protected] , Ph. 011-29573066

9.9 Certificate in Apparel Merchandising (CAPMER)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
The Certificate in Apparel Merchandising Programme provides learners with professional knowledge and skills about
developing apparel and textile ranges, commercial understanding and insights about buying and merchandising.
Students who wish to enter fashion and clothing industry can apply for this programme, as well as those who are
already in the industry and wish to expand their knowledge base. The course has been designed to extensively
cover the areas on buying, merchandising, retail operations, fashion co-ordinations, basic computer skills,
international marketing, quality control, garment costing and production management. The programme offers
scope of employment as merchandiser (fashion/textile/visual), fashion consultant, designer
(costume/textile/fashion/product), import/export manager, fashion trend analyst, fashion editor, journalist or an
advertiser etc.
Eligibility: 10+2
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BHC 005 Basics of Apparel Industry & Entrepreneurship 8
BHC 006 Fashion Textiles, Product Development & Merchandising 8
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Richa Prakash, [email protected] , Ph. 01129572963,8286389319

Prof.Heena K. Bijli, [email protected]

9.10 Certificate in Guidance (CIG)

School of Education (SOE)
The Certificate in Guidance Programme is a joint project of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
This Programme would enable the participants to:
 develop an understanding of child development and individual differences in the context of the educational
processes,
 develop an understanding of the concepts and processes involved in guiding elementary school children for
learning and socio-emotional development,
 identify children with special needs and problems, and
 Suggest intervention strategies for parents, teachers, social workers, volunteers and other adults to facilitate
all- round development of children.
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 The Programme is essentially for a target group comprising of teachers, parents, social workers, personnel from
voluntary agencies or any individual who is interested in understanding and guiding children. The Programme
consists of four courses of four Credits each.
Eligibility: Teachers of recognized Institutions OR Pass in Matriculation/SSC
Medium of Instruction: English, Hindi and Odia
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
NES 101 Understanding the Elementary School Child 4
NES 102 Facilitating Growth and Development 4
NES 103 Guiding Children‘s Learning 4
NES 104 Guiding Socio-emotional Development of Children 4
Total Credits 16

ProgrammeCoordinator: Dr. Anjuli Suhane,[email protected],Ph.011-29573059,9425018245

9.11 Certificate in Professional Development of Teachers (CPDT)

School of Education (SOE)
Eligibility: Sponsored Teachers of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BES 061 Understanding and Managing Adolescence Issues 4
BES 062 Self- Development of Teachers 4
BES 063 Institutional Life and Culture: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya 4
BESL 064 Workshop and School Based Activities 4
Total Credits 16

ProgrammeCoordinator: Prof. Amitav Mishra,[email protected],

Dr. Eisha Kannadi,[email protected],

9.12 Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)

School of Computer & Information Sciences (SOCIS)
This Certificate programme not only imparts the fundamentals of Computer Systems and Information Technology
but also introduces advanced technologies such as Multimedia and Internet. This programme is also having a
dedicated practical course. Students get hands-on experience in the areas of Word Processing, Spread Sheets,
Presentation Tools, Data bases and WebSite Development. One of the highlights of this programme is that students
also learn a little bit of Programming using ‗C‘ language. This programme is on offer through ODL and Online mode.
Eligibility: 10th Pass OR SSC OR DLC from Microsoft or equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

CIT 001 Fundamentals of Computer Systems 4
CIT 002 Introduction to Information Technology 4
CIT 003 Web based Technologies & Multimedia Applications 4
CITL 001 Laboratory Course 6
Total Credits 18

Programme Coordinator: Dr.M.P.Mishra, [email protected]

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9.13 Certificate in Mobile Application Development (CMAD)
School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)
The programme aims at providing knowledge to the learners about the architectures of Android and iOS, Design
and implement databases for user requirements, Develop mobile apps using Android, Do programming using
Python. Any person who is interested in mobile apps and knows Java Programming can join the programme. No
printed course material shall be provided. Course material shall be uploaded and will be available for downloading.
"Academic Counseling (Both Theory and Practical) may be conducted online or offline"
Eligibility : (1) 10+2 OR (2) 10th Standard with 2 or 3 years Diploma / Equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BCS-091 Introduction to Mobile Architecture 4
BCS-092 Introduction to Databases 3
BCS-093 Introduction to Android 2
BCS-094 Programming using Python 2
BCSL-091 Laboratory Course (Includes practicals of BCS-092, BCS-093, and BCS- 5
094)
Total Credits 18
Programme Coordinator : Dr.Sudhansh Sharma, [email protected]

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

School of Humanities (SOH)
This Programme is based on the communicative approach to language teaching and is designed to enhance the
teachers‘ understanding of the learners, the learning process, and the nature and structure of the English Language.
It will also help teachers to innovate strategies for teaching the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Eligibility: Graduation or 3 years of B.EL.ED or 2 years PTT, ETT or 10+2 with 2 years teaching experience
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I) Compulsory Courses
CTE 101 The Language and the Learner 4
CTE 102 The Structure of English 4
CTE 103 Teaching Strategies 4
II) Optional Courses (Select any one)
CTE 104 Teaching English-Elementary School 4
CTE 105 Teaching English-Secondary School 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Prashant Shrivastava, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572777

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9.15 Certificate in Functional English (Basic Level) (CFE)
School of Humanities (SOH)
The Programme will improve the learners' proficiency in the English language. The objective of the Programme is to
give the learners practice in the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, communicative grammar and study
skills so that they can function in English in the social and academic spheres. It will also acquaint the learners with
some professional skills which will prepare them for a job. This course enables learners to engage in conversations
and write with confidence in all spheres of their daily life.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

BEG 4 English in Daily Life 4
BEG 5 English in Education 4
BEG 6 Joining the Work Force 4
Total Credits 12

Programme Coordinator: Prof. Parmod Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572778

9.16 Certificate in Urdu Language (CUL)

School of Humanities (SOH)

This Program is basically meant for Hindi and Urdu speakers who do not know how to read, write and correctly speak
the Urdu language. It introduces script writing, pronunciation skills, communication and comprehension of Urdu prose
and poetry. The student develops competence in the areas and also the ability to extract socio-cultural information
from the texts. Each course has 8 credits.

Eligibility: 10+2 with no maximum age limit.

Medium of Instruction: Bilingual Hindi/Urdu
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

OUL 001 Script & Pronunciation 8
OUL 002 Communicative & Comprehensive Skills 8
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Dr.Liaqat Ali, [email protected] Ph. 011-29572766

9.17 सॊस्कृ त सॊबाषण भें प्रभाण ऩत्र कामसक्रभ "सयर सॊस्कृ त फोध'' (Communicative Sanskrit)
(SSB)
मानशिकी शिद्यापीठ (एसओएच)
सॊस्कृ त बाषा ववश्व की सफसे प्राचीन बाषा है । मह बाषा के रूऩ भें अत्मन्त वैऻाधनक होने के साथ-साथ सवस प्राभास्णक बी है ।
प्राचीन बायत का सभग्र ऻान इसी बाषा भें धनफद् है । वेद से रेकय आधुधनक सॊस्कृ त साहहत्म की ऩयॊ ऩया भें आज बी सॊस्कृ त
अऩने उसी रूऩ भें सॊगहठत औय सुव्मवस्स्थत है I प्राचीन ऻान, ववऻान, तकनीकी, प्रौद्योधगकी से आयॊ ब कयते हुए हभाये ऋवष एवॊ
आचामों ने भानव भात्र के साथ प्राणी भात्र के हहत धचॊतन भें ऻान की खोज कयके इसी बाषा भें धनफद् हकमा है । कॊप्मूटय के
वतसभान ऩरयवेश भें बी सॊस्कृ त को सॊगणक के धरए सवासधधक प्राभास्णक औय उऩमोगी बाषा भाना जा यहा है । जीवन दशसन का
ऩऺ भूर रूऩ से सॊस्कृ त बाषा भें ही सुयस्ऺत है । अनुशासन व भूपम इसी बाषा की धयोहय हैं । बाषा औय सॊस्कृ धत का अटू ट
सॊफॊध है । इस कामसक्रभ भें अध्ममन कयने वारे ववद्याधथसमों को सॊस्कृ त बाषा के शब्दों , वाक्मों का ऻान कयाकय बाषाई दृवष्ट से
दऺ फनामा जाना इस कामसक्रभ का एकभात्र रक्ष्म है । इस कामसक्रभ भें अध्ममनयत ववद्याथी सॊस्कृ त बाषा भें फातचीत कयने भें
कुशर फने औय अऩने बावों का आदान-प्रदान सॊस्कृ त के भाध्मभ से कयें ,मही इसका चयभ उद्दे ्म है ।

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 प्रार्ोशिक परीक्षा - चतुथस प्रश्न-ऩत्र SSB-004 प्रामोधगक ऩयीऺण हे तु चाय (04) क्रेहडट की ऩयीऺा के धरए Online भाध्मभ से
भौस्खक ऩयीऺा का आमोजन हकमा जाएगा।

पात्रता : 12 वीॊ कऺा उत्तीणस मा सभकऺ।

शिक्षा का माध्यम: सस्कृ त - हहॊ दी - अॊग्रेजी (सॊमुक्त बाषामी भाध्मभ) multilingual .
पाठ्यक्र्म का शििरण - 16 क्रेहडट

पाठ्यक्रम कोड पाठ्यक्रम का शीर्ष क क्रेडडट

SSB-001 प्रथभ फोध 4
SSB-002 हितीम फोध 4
SSB-003 सम्प्बा षणभ 4
SSB-004 बाषा प्रामोधगक ऩयीऺण 4
कुर क्रेहडट 16
कार्यक्रम समन्वर्क - डॉ दे िेि कुमार शमश्र, एसोशसएट प्रोफेसर संस्कृत, मानशिकी शिद्यापीठ, इग्नू, नई शदल्ली,
[email protected], Ph: 01129572788

9.18 भारतीय कालगणना भें प्रभाण ऩत्र कामसक्रभ (CBKG)

मानशिकी शिद्यापीठ (एसओएच)
राष्ट्रीय वशक्षा नीवत-2020 वशक्षाथी के समग्र ववकास के महत्व पर प्रकाश डालती है । इस उद्दे श्य के वलए समृद्ध ववरासत और भारतीय ज्ञान
परं परा का प्रामावणक अध्ययन अवनवायव है । भारत की गौरवशाली परम्पराओं की कालानु क्रवमक समझ के वबना कोई भी इवतहास नहीं वलखा
जा सकता है । हालााँ वक, अतीत में वलखे गए इवतहास को औपवनवे वशक दृवष्ट्कोण और यूरोपीय कालक्रम द्वारा पू वाव ग्रवहत वकया गया है ।
जबवक कालक्रम की पद्धवत ने ववश्व की सभी प्राचीन सभ्यताओं (वमस्र, बेबीलोवनया, वसन्धु घाटी आवद) की प्रगवत को अत्यवधक प्रभाववत वकया
है । इसने भारतीय प्राचीन ग्रंथों की ऐवतहावसकता को नकारा या नकारा है । प्राचीन सं स्कृत सावहत्य में 'काल' के वववभन्न पक्षों की सू क्ष्म व्याख्या
की गई है । भारतीय ऋवषयों ने कालक्रम की दृवष्ट् से न केवल प्रकृवत की घटनाओं का अध्ययन वकया है , बन्दि 'समय' को भी अपने पररष्कृत
अध्ययन का आधार बनाया है । आधुवनक यु ग में भी दशवन और ववज्ञान दोनों ने काल के इस तत्व का अपने -अपने दृवष्ट्कोण से ववश्ले षण वकया
है ।

इस सवटव विकेट प्रोग्राम में सभी भारतीय अवधारणाओं की वै ज्ञावनकता और प्रामावणकता और समय की गणना के बारे में बताया जाएगा।
आगे प्रश्नावली के आधार पर समय गणना के ववज्ञान का भी ववश्ले षण वकया जाये गा। प्राचीन भारतीय खगोल ववज्ञान की उन्नवत को प्रमावणत
करने के वलए भारत के ऐवतहावसक कालक्रम के प्रामावणक प्रमाण प्रस्तु त वकए जाएं गे। यह कायव क्रम आगे चलकर दशव नशास्त्र, धमवशास्त्र,
ज्योवतष, वास्तु शास्त्र, सं स्कृत, इवतहास, गवणत, भौवतकी और खगोल ववज्ञान आवद के अध्ययन में नए आयाम जोड़ने में सक्षम होगा।
पात्रता : 12 वीॊ कऺा उत्तीणस मा सभकऺ।
शिक्षा का माध्यम: हहॊ दी
पाठ्यक्र्म का शििरण - 16 क्रेहडट
पाठ्यक्रम कोड पाठ्यक्रम का शीर्ष क क्रेडडट
CBKG-001 भारतीय एवं वै वश्वक पररप्रे क्ष्य में काल वचन्तन 4
CBKG -002 कालगणना की वववधयााँ 4
CBKG -003 भारतीय तथा ववश्व के वववभन्न कैलेंडर 4
CBKG -004 कालगणना और ऐवतहावसक कालक्रम 4
कुर क्रेहडट 16
कार्यक्रम समन्वर्क - िॉ सोदनया, Email : [email protected], Ph: 01129572784, 9718371370

9.19 Certificate in Vedic Ganit (CVG)

School of Humanities (SOH)

Eligibility: 10+2 in any Stream

Medium of Instruction: Hindi
Programme Details:

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
CVG 001 Sanskrit Mai Ganitiye Prampara 4
CVG 002 Vedic Ankganit 4
CVG 003 Vedic Bizganit 4
CVG 004 Vedic Rekha Ganit Ayvam Trikonganit 4
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Dr.Pushpa, [email protected] Ph. 011-29532792

9.20 Certificate in Human Rights (CHR)

School of Law (SOL)
Certificate in Human Rights Programme is an innovative learning package of 16 credits spread over 2 courses. It has
been designed specifically to sensitize and educate professionals and workers who, as a part of their routine duty,
interact with masses daily. Besides general students, specific target groups include law enforcement personnel
(police, army, paramilitary forces) and functionaries of the lower judiciary and administrative officers, primary school
teachers and NGO functionaries. In preparing the course material, special care has been taken to address the
concerns raised by the UNHigh Commissioner for Human Rights at the time of launching of the UNDecade for Human
Rights Education.
Eligibility: 10+2 OR its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
CHR 11 Human Rights: Evolution, Concepts and Concerns 8
CHR 12 Human Rights in India 8
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Anand Gupta, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572983

9.21 Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP)

School of Law (SOL)
This 16 Credit Programme on Consumer Protection is open to candidates with 10+2 qualifications or its equivalent.
The Programme aims at creating an overall awareness and training on Consumer Affairs with special emphasis on
Consumer Protection. After completing this Programme the learners may become consumer activists, work in
industries, NGOs and government departments on consumer affairs. They can file and plead their own cases in
Consumer Redressal forums created under consumer Protection Act, 1986.
Eligibility: 10+2 OR its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
CPI 101 Consumer and Consumer Protection Legislations 4
CPI 102 Redressal of Consumer Grievances: Role of Various Stake Holders 4
CPI 103 Consumer Protection Issues 4
CPIP 104 Project Work in Consumer Protection 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Gurmeet Kaur, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572984

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9.22 Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law & Business Laws (CCLBL)
School of Law (SOL)
The main objective of the programme on Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law & Business Laws (CCLBL) is
to have complete understanding and knowledge about the promotion and functioning of the small economic and
business enterprise within cooperative framework, acquire through knowledge about the cooperative legal framework
within which the institutions have to function and to have an overview about various business laws governing the
functioning of economic and business enterprises.
Eligibility:i) 10+2 for in-service personnel (with minimum three years service)
i
ii) Any degree for fresher
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

BLE 11 Cooperation: Genesis, Principles, Values, Policy, Growth and Development 4
BLE 12 Co-operative Law 4
BLE 13 Business Law as applicable to Cooperatives – I 4
BLE 14 Business Law as applicable to Cooperatives – II 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Anand Gupta, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572983

9.23 Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking (CAHT)

School of Law (SOL)
Objectives:
 To bring about awareness and provide comprehensive understanding to the learners in Anti Human Trafficking.
 To develop functional understanding and coordination amongst learners about various stake
holders/agencies associated with the process of Human Trafficking directly orindirectly.
 Awareness building in the area of law, policies, rehabilitation and prevention aspects of Human
Trafficking amongst the learners.
 To develop practical skills for learners to engage with the process of understanding, Rehabilitation,
prevention and reintegration of Human Trafficking.
 Prepare well informed professionals, those working in the government agencies, civil society
organisations and corporate sectors about the courses and extent of Human Trafficking and the ways
for prevention, rehabilitation
and reintegration.

Eligibility: Any Graduate,10+2 with five years of experience in the related field/10th standard (after doing bridge
course from IGNOU, they will be admitted).
Medium of Instruction: English andHindi
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

BLE 31 Understanding Human Trafficking 4
BLE 32 Law Policies and Institutional Response to Human Trafficking 4
BLE 33 Rehabilitation and Prevention 4
BLEP 34 Project Work 4
Total Credits 16
Job Opportunity: - Police Personnel can work in Anti Human Trafficking units.
-Learners can work in International and National NGO's/Legal firms related to HumanTrafficking,
Legal aid, Juvenile Justice, Women, Children and disability etc.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mansi Sharma, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572992

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9.24 Certificate in International Humanitarian Law (CIHL)
School of Law (SOL)
This programme is developed with the support of International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC), New Delhi.
Objectives:
The objective of the programme is to develop:
 Knowledge and skills in the are a of International Humanitarian Law.
 To provide specialists understanding on contemporary issues International Humanitarian Law in South
Asian Regions.
 To enhance the competencies of professional already working in the area of IHL.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BLE 35 Understanding International Humanitarian Law 4
BLE 36 Application of IHL 4
BLE 37 IHL Issues of Concern in South Asia 4
BLEP 38 Project Work 4
TotalCredits 16
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Anand Gupta, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572983

9.25 Certificate in Gender in Law (CGSL)

School of Law (SOL)
The School of Gender and Development Studies in collaboration with School of Law, IGNOU designed and developed
a Certificate Programme in Gender in Law.As you know, gender is one of the prime areas which have been widely
discussed at the international and national level.Policy regime is exploring the impact of the intersections of gender,
law and justice.This programmeengages with the discourses of socio-political spaces with multiple marginalities. It
also probes the determinants of multifaceted forms of exclusion and oppression of different sections of women and
other categories. India, as a developing country, is undergoing drastic transformation. The Constitution of Indiadoes
provide equal rights to all citizens of India. On the other hand, when one looks at the situation of women,
marginalized categories and so on, we can argue that cutting across the different social strata they face diverse
forms of stigma and discrimination. Societal control via customs and law driven social change coexist in paradoxical
ways as well. The feminist movements in India and across the world are critically interrogating with the field of
national and international law byoffering gendered critique to legal theoretical formulations and practices. They
evaluate the existing laws, newly amended and enacted laws in the context of gender to ensure justice and equality
for all genders.

This programme will investigate the various aspects of gender and law in the Indian context by engaging with the
foundations of core themes such as understanding the Indian legal system; differences between sex and gender;
multiple sexualities; patriarchy in law; heteronormativity in law; equality and discrimination in law; gender-based
violence (domestic, sexual, communal, caste, conflict, violence against LGBTI) and so on. It will also enhance our
understanding on gender and governance.
Objectives:
• To make learners aware of the inter-linkages between legal institutions and existing gender inequalities.
• Create consciousness among the learners about women‘s rights through legal discourses and to explain the
ideology of patriarchy and its existing forms within the framework of laws.
• To critically think about the issues of LGBTIQ.
• To enable the learners to understand, explore and acquire a critical understanding of gender-based violence
and the law.
• To make the learners conversant with the impact of gender inequality in governance.

Eligibility: 10+2 (in any discipline)

Medium of Instruction: English

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 Who Can Take Admission?
• The Government servants working with State Commission of women across the country.
• The Government servants of State and Central Governments who are promoting legal education and legal
literacy programmes.
• Professionals working in the development sector and functionaries with NGOs working on gender and
women‘s issues in India.
• Lawyers, faculties of gender and women‘s studies, faculties of social sciences.
• Students from legal institutions, legal research organizations and women‘s studies /gender studies
graduates.
• Faculty, researchers and students in universities, research organizations and colleges.
• Institutions and organizations working on sexual minorities.
• Women‘s organizations and research institutions working on gender issues
• School teachers, media persons, unorganized sector workers and so on.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BGS 11 Understanding Gender and Law 4
BGS 12 Gender Based Violence 6
BGS 13 Gender and Governance 6
TotalCredits 16
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Smita M.Patil, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571618
Dr. Gurmeet Kaur,[email protected], Ph. 011-29572984

9.26 Certificate Programme in NGO Management (CNM)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)
Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play an important role in various developmental issues across the states in
India. VAN (Voluntary Action Network India), an apex body of Indian voluntary organizations estimates that there
are
1.2 million NGOs working in India. As per the data available with the planning commission, there are more than
12,000 NGOs inthecountry. Inview of the increasingly important role of the voluntary sector in the developmental
process, all levels of policy making have stressed the importance of building its capacity to face the developmental
challenge.
The emphasis of the management education process hither to, had been limited to the private sector and or large
public undertakings. The capacity building efforts for the voluntary sector have remained limited to organizing
workshops and training programmes and formal course work in universities. However, given the size of the sector,
and if we add to this the many socially spirited individuals involved in social activism, the capacity building needs of
the sector can only be catered to by undertaking distance education programmes.
Objectives:
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
 To provide the basic managerial concepts to NGO workers;
 To give a firsthand experience to the NGO workers or for that matter to the endusers of the programme;
 To help and enhance the skills of end users at various levels of management.
Eligibility: 10+2 or Matriculate with at least 3 years of work experience in NGO sector.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

BMS 1 Introduction to NGO Management 4
BMS 2 Management Functions 4
BMS 3 Health Care Management 4
Total Credits 12

Contact programme of 7 days is a compulsory, non-credit component and is to be done in any of the registered
NOG's. The completion certificate regarding the contact programme is to be submitted by the student to the
concerned regional centre. The Learner Support Centres for this programme are same as the Learner Support Centres
for other Management Programmes.

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 Programme Coordinator: Dr. Neeti Agrawal, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573020

9.27 Certificate in Business Skills (CBS)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)
This programme has been developed jointly by IGNOU, Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) and Commonwealth of
Learning (COL) Canada, with an aim to enable NGOs and other agencies to develop business skills among the street
children, unemployed youth, rural and urban disadvantaged sections and women, so that these groups can avail
gainful self employment opportunities.
In order to be eligible for the award of the Certificate in Business Skills, one has to complete the following 4 courses
equivalent to 18 credits:
Eligibility:10+2 or its equivalent.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of theCourse Credits

ECO1 Business Organisation 4

PCO1 Preparatory Course in Commerce 4

BCOA1 Business Communication & Entrepreneurship 4

CITL1 Laboratory Course 6

Total Credits 18
Programme Coordinators: Dr. Subodh Kesharwani, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573018

9.28 Certificate in Communication & IT Skills (CCITSK)

School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)

The Certificate in Communication and IT Skills is a 16 Credits programme. The course has been designed keeping in
mind the BPO industry and other forms of industry. The Communication Skills course covers area of listening,
reading, writing, grammar pronunciations, vocabulary and speaking. The IT Skills course covers area like MS Word,
MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Excel.
Eligibility: 10+2 pass with English as one of the subject
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BPOI 6
BPOI 6 (P) English Communication/Communication Skills 8
BPOI 7
IT Skills 8
BPOI 7 (P)
Total Credits 16
A student who has completed this Certificate Programme will be exempted from doing these Courses offered in the
2nd Semester of Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing - Finance & Accounting (DBPOFA) Programme provided
they fulfill the other eligibility criteria.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Asha Yadav, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571649

9.29 Advanced Certificate in Information Security (ACISE)

School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
This Advanced Certificate in Information Security (ACISE) (with an exit option of Certificate in Information Security
(CISE) after successful completion of first three courses of 12 credits) programme has been designed to prepare the
youth to experiment and learn the skills and techniques needed for providing protection and security to our
information available in the virtual environment and to make learners both responsible and smart netizens. This is
an Advanced Certificate level programme with an exit option of Certificate in Information Security (CISE) after
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 successful completion of first three courses of 12 credits and total 18 credits of worth. Student can complete this
programme in minimum period of six months or the maximum period of two years.
This programme emphasized and specifically stressed on User‘s Security Awareness and Needs as follows:
1. Securing one‘s own desktop
2. Securing one‘s own data
3. Securing one‘s connectivity
4. Secure browsing. (E-mail, Internet Application)
5. Secure Internet transaction
6. W3C Compliance
7. Employee perspective of ISO27000
8. Securing Webservers/services
9. Cyber Forensics
10. Securing in the mobile world
11. Govt. rules in IT Security
Eligibility: 10th or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
OSEI 41
OSEI 41 (P) Information Security 4
OSEI 42
OSEI 42 (P) Securing Internet Access 4
OSE 43 Information Technology Security 4
OSEI 44
OSEI 44 (P) Server Security 6
Total Credits 18

Programme Coordinator: Ms. Urshla Kant, [email protected], Ph.011-29571648

9.30 Certificate in Fashion Design (CFDE)

School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
The programme aims at preparing students for employability in the fashion industry. It will develop basic knowledge
and skills in pattern making and sewing techniques. The programme will cater the needs of those who aspire to
make their careers as assistant designers in the apparel sector/export sector/ entrepreneur and would like to update
their existing knowledge and skills specifically in pattern making and sewing.
Objectives:
 Develop basic knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of fashion design.
 Develop understanding of the fashion industry in India and across the globe.
 Impart skills in digital technology in CAD.
 Develop knowledge and understanding of pattern making skills and sewing techniques.
 Develop entrepreneurship and communication skills.
Eligibility: 10+2 (Senior Secondary)
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Structure:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
4
BFDI-71 Fundamentals of Fashion Design
BFDI-71 (P)
BFDI-72 4
Basics of Pattem Making and Sewing
BFDI-72 (P)
BFDI-73 4
Introduction to Fashion Industry
BFD-74 Communication and Entrepreneurship 4
Total Credits 16

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Programme Coordinator: Prof. Ashok K Gaba , [email protected], Ph. 011-29571644
Dr. Divya Ojha,[email protected], Ph.011-29571650

9.31 Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)

School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management (SOTHSM)
The Programme is aimed at familiarising you with varied aspects of Tourism, creating awareness about Tourism,
imparting basic training in organising Tourism services and opening career opportunities. It consists of two courses
of eight credits each.

Eligibility: 10+2 pass or its equivalent

Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
TS 1 Foundation Course in Tourism 8
TS 2 Tourism Development: Products, Operations and Case Studies 8
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Paramita Suklabaidya, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571755

9.32 Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT)

School of Sciences (SOS)
This programme is designed to provide the know-how and skills needed to work as a laboratory technician in a
School/ College Science laboratory. It will train learners to extend effective and efficient services to the Science
teachers and students in these laboratories. It is a highly skill-oriented programme and involves intensive practical
work. The objectives of the programme are to help learners to know about basic facilities and equipment in
School/College Science laboratories, and train them in the skills of organizing and managing these laboratories,
maintaining simple instruments and taking care of laboratory safety aspects.
Eligibility:10+2 with Science subjects or equivalent OR pass in Higher Secondary with Science subjects or equivalent
and one year of experience of working in a School/College/University science laboratory OR 10th pass or equivalent
with Science subjects and two years experience ofworking in a School/College/University science laboratory
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Course Title Nature of Course Credits
CLT 101 Good Laboratory Practices Theory 04
CLTL 101 Good Laboratory Practices: Basic Exercises Laboratory 02
CLT 102 Laboratory Techniques in Biology Theory 02
CLTL 102 Basic Experiments in Biology Laboratory 02
CLT 103 Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry Theory 02
CLTL 103 Basic Experiments in Chemistry Laboratory 02
CLT 104 Laboratory Techniques in Physics Theory 02
CLTL 104 Basic Experiments in Physics Laboratory 02
Total Credits 18

Important: CPLT does not have an assignment component and the assessment of theory courses is by Term-End
Exam only.
Note: IGNOU will try to make every effort to conduct Laboratory Courses of the programme at the Learner Support
Centre chosen by you. But in case of any difficulty, you may be advised to attend the Laboratory Courses at
some other Learner Support Centre. You should be prepared for such a situation.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Lalita S. Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572808
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9.33 Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM)
School of Sciences (SOS)
This awareness level practical-oriented programme provides some strategies for teaching mathematics to children in
a way that will make them feel positive about it. The Programme is aimed at pre-primary and primary school
teachers, as well as parents of young children. Its basic objectives are to help primary school teachers to critically
look at their mathematics teaching strategies and alter them to suit their students‘ background; to refresh these
teachers about children‘s learning processes in the context of mathematics learning; and to make the discourse of
mathematics teaching available to awider section of society. The objectives are expected to be metbyexposing the
learners of this programme to the need for giving a meaning and context while learning or teaching mathematical
concepts, processes and skills.
A special component of this programme is a 2-credit project. This is a chance for the learner to actively engage with
young children to see how they acquire mathematics.
Eligibility: Adult with 10th pass
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
AMT 1 Teaching of Primary School Mathematics 8
(6 credits theory + 2 credits project)
LMT 1 Learning Mathematics 8
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Sujatha Varma, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572830

9.34 Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE)

School of Social Work (SOSW)
The Certificate in HIV and Family Education provides comprehensive knowledge about what, why and how of HIV/
AIDS, family life education, facts of life and substance abuse. The contents are designed to impart an integrated
understanding to the learners about the issues involved in HIV/AIDS and behaviour modification. The target groups
include School teachers, NGO functionaries. para-medicals. parents of adolescents and those interested in acquiring
knowledge on the subject. The Certificate Programme has the following courses of 4 credits each. A learner has
to choose 2 compulsory courses and any optionals from the 4 electives. One has to acquire 16 credits for a
certificate.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Programme details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Compulsory Courses
BFE-101 Basics of HIV/AIDS 4
BFE-102 Basics of Family Education 4
Elective Courses (Choose anytwo)
BFEE 101 Elective on HIV/AIDS 4
BFEE 102 Elective on Family Education 4
BFEE 103 Alcohol, Drugs and HIV 4
BFEE 104 Commmunication and Counselling in HIV 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. G. Mahesh, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571694

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9.35 Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System (CSWCJS)
School of Social Work (SOSW)
The Certificate Programme in Social Work in Criminal Justice System aims to train a cadre of graduate professionals
interested in working in the correctional settings such as jails, family courts, beggars‘ home, special schools for boys
and girls, observation home/rescue home etc. Theprogramme would be also relevant for the various NGO professionals
who are working in the correctional settings. The programme is offered for a period of six months both in English and
Hindi. A learner has to acquire 16 credits, 8 credits will cover the theory and 8 credits will be practicum.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MSW 31 Social Work Intervention in Correctional Settings (Compulsory) 4
MSW 32 Social Work and Criminal Justice (Compulsory) 4
MSWL 33 Social Work Practicum in Correctional Settings (Compulsory) 8
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Binod Kumar, [email protected],

9.36 Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBS)

School of Social Work (SOSW)
The Certificate Programme in Tribal Studies (CTRBS) is an extension of the University's efforts towards addressing the
wider issues of tribal development. The programme aims to support individuals working in the social and welfare
service sector targeted for the tribals to acquire professional education and will enable them to be trained, educated
which in turn will help them better understand the issues and remove the bias if any formed.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BSW-41 Understanding Tribals 4
BSW-42 Tribal Society 4
BSW-43 Tribals of South and Central India 4
BSW-44 Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India 4
Total Credits 16

Programme coordinator: Prof. Rose Nembiakkim, [email protected], Phone: 011-29571695

9.37 Certificate in Sericulture (CIS)

School of Agriculture (SOA)
This programme has been developed with the support of Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.
India occupies second position among the silk producing countries in the world besides being the largest silk
consumer. The limited coverage is being made by the Central Silk Board under the educational and training
components for the farmers, entrepreneurs and technicians through its institutional network. CSB and IGNOU aim to
impart scientific & entrepreneurial principles to the farmers and technicians involved in mulberry cultivation and
silkworm production through ODL.
Objectives:
The main objectives of the programme are to:
 prepare the rural youth/farmers for accepting sericulture as profit making enterprise;
 impart knowledge and technical skills in various aspects of Sericulture; and

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  create awareness about the opportunities and employment in Sericulture.
Eligibility: 10th pass out OR non-10th pass-out having two years experience in the field of sericulture. The experience
certificate should be from the extension officials of the Dept of Sericulture/Agriculture/Extension/Recognized NGOs/
Industry.
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BLP 1 Introduction to Sericulture 2

BLPI 2 Host Plant Cultivation 6

BLPI 3 Silkworm Rearing 6

BLP 4 Crop Protection 2

Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. P. Vijayakumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573092

9.38 Certificate in Organic Farming (COF)

School of Agriculture (SOA)
This programme has been developed with the support of APEDA, GoI.
Chemical fertilizers and pesticides rob the soil health, life, and vitality and thus produce crops that lack balanced
nutrition. These crops further contain residues of the poisonous chemicals that disrupt the health of human. Now
emphasis is being laid on organic agriculture which primarily depends on the On-farm resources and maintains the
farm biodiversity for sustaining the production in long run without use of chemicals.
The present programme aims to educate the farmers about various aspects of organic production and certification.
Objectives:
 to impart knowledge and proficiency in Organic production practices, Certification process and Marketing of
organically raised agricultural products, and
 to promote self employment and income generation.
Eligibility: 12th pass
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BAPI 1 Introduction to Organic Farming 2
BAPI 1 Organic Production System 6
BAPI 2 Inspection and Certification of Organic Produce 4
BAPI 3 Economics and Marketing of Organic Produce 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Prof. S.K Yadav, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573088

9.39 Certificate in Water Harvesting & Management (CWHM)

School of Agriculture (SOA)
Over the years with consistent rise in population, urbanisation and industrialisation, increasing demand for agriculture
produce, has led to over-exploitation of limited surface as well as groundwater resource. This has resulted in sharp
decline in groundwater table. The situation can be effectively reversed through rainwater harvesting which essentially
means collection and storage of the rainwater from rooftop or from surface catchments for future use. Despite various
initiatives including legislative measures, very little rainfall is conserved and harvested. This certificate programme
intends to generate mass awareness and disseminate skills through trained human resources, about rainwater

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 harvesting techniques and management for the optimal use of harvested water by all concerned.
Objectives:
The main objectives of the programme are to:
• Sensitize and educate learners on augmentation & utilization of water esources;
• Impart necessary skills and expertise to understand water harvesting techniques; and
• Enable learners to act as trainers and organizers at household and community levels for water
management in terms of its usage and also for water conservation.
Eligibility:10thpass
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
ONR 001 Introduction to Water Harvesting 2
ONR 002 Basics of Hydrology 4
ONR 003 Water Harvesting, Conservation and Utilization 6
ONRL 001 Practical Training at Water Harvesting Agency 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinators: Dr. Mukesk Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572971

9.40 Certificate in Poultry Farming (CPF)

School of Agriculture (SOA)
Poultry Farming has been one of the most important subsidiary occupation of the farming community in India. It is a
remunerative business both in rural and urban areas due to the requirement of small space, low capital investment
and quick return throughout the year. It has a significant role in the eradication of malnutrition and poverty as well
as eliminating un-and under-employment among the rural masses. However, due to lack of modern and updated
method of poultry farming, the farmers are practicing their own way which is unproductive and not commercially
viable. The present programme aims to impart knowledge and skill to make Poultry Farming a viable business. The
target group includes: Rural youth, Women, Farmers and Entrepreneurs.
Objectives:
The main objectives of the programme are to:
 develop and strengthen Human Resource by infusing/imparting knowledge and skill in Poultry Farming through
Open and Distance Learning (ODL)Mode;
 create awareness about the opportunities of employment and livelihood in Poultry Sector; and
 impart basic knowledge and technical proficiency in Poultry Breeding, Housing, Management and Nutrition.
Eligibility: 8th Pass
Medium of Instruction: English, Hindi, Mizo and Telugu
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

OLP 1 Introduction to Poultry Farming 2
OLPI 1 Poultry Housing and Management 6
OLPI 2 Poultry Feeds and Feeding 4
OLPL 1 Poultry Health Care and Bio-security Measures 2
OLPL 2 Poultry Farm Training 2
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. P. Vijayakumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573092

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9.41 Certificate in Beekeeping (CIB)
School of Agriculture (SOA)
There is always an increasing demand for the honey across the world. Most of the honey is being collected from the
wild resources (forest) and a limited population is engaged to rear the bees. Due to less technical knowledge and
poor infrastructure, the honey production is less. A great potential exists in this area, when this unorganized sector
can be established into an organized one for the betterment of the society.
At village level, successful honey production provides nutritional and economic security and also empowerment to
the farmers, farm women, and rural youth. Beekeeping also helps conserve the natural resources. There is a need
to impart improved technical knowhow to the traditional beekeepers in order to facilitate the adoption of improved
technologies available in this area.
The certification may be required to the beekeeper to seek any financial help from any bank, non-governmental or
governmental agencies, etc.
Objectives:
The main objectives of the programme are to:
 impart education about modern beekeeping.
 build human resource in the beekeeping sector.
 diversification of apiculture to increase income of the farmers; and
 develop entrepreneurial skills in beekeepers.
Eligibility: 8th Pass or Professional Beekeepers
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

OAPI 11 Introduction to Beekeeping 4
OAPI 12 Management of Honey Bee Colonies 8
OAPI 13 Hive Products and Economics of Beekeeping 4
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Prof. S.K Yadav, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573088

9.42 Certificate in Arabic Language (CAL)

School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
This programme aims at acquainting the beginner with essential rudiments of Arabic Language, and gradually and
systematically in culcates in them an ability to speak, write and read the language with acertain degree of accuracy
and confidence. The programme is bilingual in medium and has self learning materials which are quite simple,
innovative and learner friendly. The programme is worth 16 credits, each credit a mounting to 30 hours of total
study time.
Eligibility: 10+2 or 18 years of age
Medium of Instruction: English/Arabic
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BAL 1 Basics of Arabic 8
BAL 2 Communication Skills 8
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mohd. Saleem, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571637

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9.43 Certificate in French Language (CFL)
School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
The Certificate in French Language Programme aims to introduce the French language to beginners and gradually
build up skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking, simultaneously developing intercultural competence. The
programme is developed around the text book Connexions, Methodedefrancais and based on the CEFR
(Common European Framework of Reference for Language) used for international standardization of pedagogy of
European languages around the world.
The book is being supplemented with additional self study materials developed by IGNOU in the form of user
manuals with study guide, exercises on grammar plus CDs for developing spoken language skills and pronunciation.
The significant feature of the programme is that materials have been prepared both in English-French and Hindi-
French to be accessible to a large number of learners. This makes them have choice of opting for either of the two
media, as per their linguistic background.
The programme is of 12 Credits, each credit amounting to 30 hrs. of total study time.
Eligibility: 10+2 and 18 years of age (minimum)
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

BFLI 1 Talking About Oneself 3
BFLI 2 Interaction 3
BFLI 3 Space 3
BFLI 4 Time 3
Total Credits 12

The Regional Centres offering this programme are: Delhi, Lucknow, Aligarh, Rajkot, Nagpur, Guwahati, Karnal and
Shimla
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Deepanwita Srivastava; [email protected]; Ph. 011-29571636

9.44 Certificate in Russian Language (CRUL)

School of Foreign Language (SOFL)
The Certificate in Russian Language is six- month programme of 16 credits. The programme aims at providing
beginners with basics of Russian Lanauge. The objective of the programme is to introduce learners to the basics of
Russian grammar and phonetics so that they canread, write, listen and speak Russian in an accurate manner. The
programme bilingual (Russian/English) in medium and has Self Learning material integrated with Audio Visual
components, which will further enhance their learning capacity. The Programme will enable learners to speak and
write Russian with confidence in their daily communications.
Eligibility: Minimum age 18 years. No formal qualification is required Class 10 level of English proficiency is desiable.
Medium of Instruction: Russian and English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
ORU 001 Communication Skills-I 8
ORUL 002 Communication Skills-II 8
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Shivaji Bhaskar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571640

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9.45 Certificate in Japanese Language (CJL)
School of Foreign Langauge (SOFL)
The programme aims at providing beginners with basics of Japanese Language. The objective of theprogramme
is to introduce learners to the basics of Japanese grammar and phonetics so that they can read, write, listen
and speak Japanese in an accurate manner. The programme is bilingual (Japanese /English) inmedium and has
self-learning material integrated with Audio Visual components.
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with knowledge of English, Minimum 18 years of age.
Medium of Instruction: Japanese and English
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BJLI-1 Basic Japanese - 01 4
BJLI-2 Basic Japanese - 02 4
BJLI-3 Basic Japanese - 03 4
BJLI-4 Basic Japanese - 04 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Mr. Shivaji Bhaskar, [email protected] Ph.: 011-29571640

9.46 Certificate in Korean Language & Culture (CKLC)

School of Foreign Lanauge (SOFL)
The programme aims at providing beginners with basics of Korean Language. The objective of the programme
is to introduce learners to the basics of Korean grammar and phonetics so that they can read, write, listen and
speak Korean in an accurate manner. The programme is bilingual (Korean /English) in medium and has Self
Learning material integrated with Audio – Visual components.
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with knowledge of English, Minimum 18 years of age.
Medium of Instruction: Korean and English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BKL-1 Basics of Korean – I 8
BKL-2 Basics of Korean – II 8
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Mr. Shivaji Bhaskar, [email protected] Ph. 011-29571640

9.47 Certificate in Spanish Language & Culture (CSLC)

School of Foreign Language (SOFL)
The programme aims at those prospective learners who are interested in learning Spanish language in a non-native
context and who desire to receive culture information on the Spanish-speaking countries.
The general objective of this programme is that the learners acquire language skills (pronunciation, grammar,
vocabulary and basic communicative competence, both in oral and written communications) as well as socio-cultural
competence in the target language that will in enable them to communicate effectively with the Spanish-speaking
world in the activities related to daily life.
The curriculum of this programme is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
(CEFR) by the Council of Europe for all European Languages and it is expected that those completing this
programme will achieve the A1 level of communicative competence.
The objectives of the courses are as follows:
 BSL-1: In this course students will develop their linguistic and socio-cultural competencies, at the beginner
level, in the target language that will allow them to communicate with Spanish speakers in the activities
related to daily life.
 BSL-2: In this course students will develop communication skills at the break through level, which will
allow them to establish a successful communication related to daily life tasks.
Eligibility: 10+2 with knowledge of English
Medium of Instruction: Spanish and English
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 Course Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits

BSL-1 Basics of Spanish Language and Culture-I 8

BSL-2 Basics of Spanish Language and Culture-II 8

Total Credits 16

ProgrammeCoordinator: Vikash Kumar Singh, [email protected], [email protected],Ph.: 011-

29571635

9.48 Certificate in German Language (CGL)

School of Foreign Langauge (SOFL)
The programme is offered in academic collaboration with the Goethe Institute, Max Mueller Bhawan, New Delhi, a
cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. This programme aims at introducing the basics of the German
Language and gradually develops the learners‘ abilities to encourage a better cultural understanding of Germany. It
is a bilingual (German, English) blended integrated radio & video programme with a substantial component of face-
to-face counseling at designated centers.
This programme comprises 14 credits, each credit amounting to 30 hours of total study time, comprising of the
following three courses:

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent.

Medium of Instruction: German and English
Programme Details
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BGL-1 German Language Course-I 4

BGL-2 German Language Course-II 4

BGL-3 German Language Course-III 6

Total Credits 14

Programme Coordinator: Vikash Kumar Singh, [email protected], [email protected];

Ph.:011-29571635

9.49 Certificate in Persian Language (CPEL)

School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
The Programme aims at those learners who are interested in learning Persian Language in a non-native context and
who desire to have knowledge of Persian culture.
The prime objective of this programme is that the learners acquire language skills (grammar, pronunciation,
cocabulary, antonyms & synonyms, basic communicative competence, both in oral and written communication. The
programme will enhance the learners to communicate effectively with the Persian/Iranian speaking world in the
activities and exercises related to dailylife.
The objectives of this course are to:
 In this course the students/learners will develop their linguistic competenciesat the beginner level
 In this course the learners/students will develop situation based communication skills at the break through
level
Eligibility: 10+2 or 18 years of age
Medium of Instruction: English & Persian
At present programme to be offered through the following Regional Centres (RCs): Delhi-1, Kolkata,
Patna, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Srinagar andNoida

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 Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BPEL 11 Basics of Persian 8

BPEL 12 Communication Skills 8

Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mohammad Saleem , [email protected] ; Ph-011-29571640/ 29571637/

29571631; Dr. Sarwarul Haque; [email protected]

9.50 Certificate in First Aid (CFAID)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
Certificate in First Aid is a 6 months programme of 16 credit programme with 1 theory and 1 practical course open
to all those who have completed class 10th examination. This programme aims at developing knowledge and skills
about first aid to enable the learners to provide first aid in various emergency situations. Students will carry out
theory and practical contact sessions at their own work place with web support using WEAS, Gyan vani, including
online counseling and other media including Audio viedo.
Objectives:
 Develop knowledge and skills about firstaid.
 Enable the learners to recognize the symptoms/conditions which require firstaid.
 Develop the ability of dealing with emergency situations.
 Enable the learners to provide first aid in various situations and settings.
Academic Session: January and July of every year.
Target Group: The programme is open to the General Public/General Population/Professionals/ Non-professionals
with the keenness to pursue the course, employed in any sector/orunemployed/housewives/self-
employed/entrepreneur etc.
Eligibility: The programme is open for all those who have completed class 10th examination.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BNS 40 Basics of First Aid (Theory) 6

BNSL 40 Skills in First Aid (Practical) 10

Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Rohini S Bhardwaj, [email protected], Ph.011-29572815

9.51 Certificate Programme in Yoga (CPY)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
Yoga is essentially a practice based on an extremely subtle science, which focusses on bringing harmony between
mind, body and spirit. It is a very powerful means to achieve physical, mental and emotional well being. Yoga paves
the way to discover the self, the external world and the nature. It is an art and science for healthy living. Yoga
hasbenefits including education, health and stress management.
After studying this particular programme, the learner shall understand the basic principles and practice of yoga. The
candidate will become aware about the history and the contribution of various Yogis in the field of Yoga and
attain both physical and mental health thorughYoga. There will be 12 days practical training in two episodes (6
days each) in this programme. Students need to visit the training centre for practical training .
Eligibility: Class XII pass from any recognized board (any stream)
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme offered through the following Regional Centres: Delhi, Dehradun, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur,
Jodhpur, Chennai, Mumbai and Pune.

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 Programme Structure:
Course Code Course Title Credits
BYG 1 Introduction to Yoga and Yogic texts 4
BYG 2 Yoga and Health 4
BYGL 1 Shat Kriyas, Yogic Kriyas, Asanas, Pranayama, Mantra Japa 8
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Biplab Jamatia, [email protected]

9.52 Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)

The concern for bio-medical waste management has been felt globally with indiscriminate disposal of health care
waste and the rise in deadly infections such as AIDS, Hepatitis-B. The need to educate different health care
professionals/ workers about health care waste management is thus very important. To cater to the needs of these
health care professionals, the School of Health Sciences, IGNOU and WHO, SEARO have developed a Certificate
Programme in Health Care Waste Management in the South-East Asia Region Countries.

The programme aims to:

• Sensitize the learners about health care waste and its impact on our health and environment.
• Acquaint the learner about the existing legislation, knowledge and practices regarding health care waste
management in South-East Asia Region countries.
• Equip the learner with skills to manage health care waste effectively and safely.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Target Group: Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, Health Managers and other professional workers working in health
care institutions.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
There are two compulsory courses (BHM101 and BHM102) and eight optional (elective/project/practical) courses. A
student is required to take the two compulsory courses and any two of the optional courses. The programme has a
blended approach. The programme package consists of self instructional material in the form of block/ booklets,
audio video material and web support. The students opting for the workshop course will be required to undergo a
compulsory 2-3 days workshop (as planned by the Learner Support Centre).
Programme Structure:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

Compulsory Courses
BHM-101 Fundamentals: Environment and Health, Health Care Waste
Management Regulations 6
BHM-102 Health Care Waste Management: Concepts, Technologies and Training 6
Optional Courses (Choose any two)
BHME-101 Inter-relationship between Health and Environment 2
BHME-102 Worker Safety and Patient Safety 2
BHME-103 Current Status of Health Care Waste Management
and Legislation in the Regional Countries 2
BHME-104 Managerial and Systems Approach 2
BHME-105 Special Considerations of Waste Management 2
BHME-106 Administrative and Legal Aspects of Waste Management 2
BHMP-101 Project 2
BHML-101 Workshop 2
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 Total Credits 16
Selection Criteria
Selection will be made on the basis of Regional Centre/LSC. The allotment of the LSC will be done to eligible
applicants as per merit according to their choice and availability of the seats in the centres following IGNOU‘s
reservation policy. The LSC allotted by the University will be final. In case applications of eligible candidates are
more than the number of seats, the marks of 10+2 or equivalent will be considered for preparing the merit. In
case of a tie between two candidates, the one of senior age will be given preference.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Ruchika Kuba, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572813

9.53 Certificate in Newborn and Infant Nursing (CNIN)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
Certificate in newborn and infant nursing is a continuing nursing education programme of six months for in-
service nurses (RNRM). It comprises of 16 credits (6 credits in theory and 10 credits in practical) having 2 courses
(1 theory and 1 practical course). Students will carry out theory and practical contact sessions at their own work
place with web support using WEAS, Gyan vani, including online counseling and other media including Audio viedo.

Objectives:
The programme aims to:
 Enhance and update the knowledge, skills and practices of nursing personnel in care of newborn and infants
 Enable Nursing personnel to provide effective nursing care to normal, at risk and sick newborn and infants.
Eligibility: Nursing Professionals (RNRM) with Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) / B.Sc. (N) or
above
Medium of Instruction: English
Note: As per Indian Nursing Council (INC) letter No.F.No.22-203/CNE/2018-INC dated 27/11/2020 the DCCN
programme can be considered under continued Nursing Education programme of 55 CNE credit hours equivalent to
11 credits as approved by INC.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Theory
BNS 115 Nursing Care of New Born and Infant 6
Practical
BNSL 115 Nursing Practices and Procedures in Care of Newborn and Infant 10
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Rohini S Bhardwaj, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572815

9.54 Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing (CMCHN)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
Certificate Programme in Maternal and Child Health Nursing is continuing nursing education programme of six months
for in-service nurses (ANM/RNRM). It has 16 credits (6 credits in theory and 10 credits in practical) and has 1 theory
course and 1 practical course. Students will carry out theory and practical contact sessions at their own work place
with web support using WEAS, Gyan vani, including online counseling and other media including Audio viedo.
Objectives:
 Update the knowledge and skills of health care providers in reproductive and child health
 Enable the health care providers to render effective health care to mother &child
Eligibility: Nursing Professionals (RNRM) with Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and above OR
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) /Female Health Worker (FHW)/Health Supervisor (HS)/ Lady Health Visitor
(LHV)/Public Health Nurse (PHN).
Medium of Instruction: English
Note: As per Indian Nursing Council (INC) letter No.F.No.22-203/CNE/2018-INC dated 27/11/2020 the DCCN
programme can be considered under continued Nursing Education programme of 55 CNE credit hours equivalent to
11 credits as approved by INC.

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 Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BNS 117 Maternal and Child Health Care 6
BNSL 117 Practices and Procedures in Maternal and Child Health Care 10
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Reeta Devi, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572807

9.55 Certificate in Home Based Health Care (CHBHC)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
Certificate Programme in Home Based Health Care is a 6 months programme of 14 credits (Theory 4 credits, Practical
10 credits) for 10th Pass students. This programme has been developed to prepare a work force in the country with
the skills required to look after elderly and people suffering from chronic progressive illnesses. This programme will
help the family members and patients to cope with the stress of care to their long term ailing relatives which will add
to the quality of life of patients as well as of relatives.
Objectives:
The broad objectives of this programme are to:
 provide care to people at home setting after discharge from tertiarycare.
 Prepare a workforce in the country with the skills required to look after elderly and people suffering from chronic
progressive illnesses.
Eligibility: 10th pass (Matriculation)
Medium of Instruction: English/Hindi
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

CNS-HC 1 Home Based Care (Theory) 4
CNS-HCP 1 Skills Related to Home Based Care (Practical) 10
Total Credits 14

Programme Coordinator: Dr.Reeta Devi, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572807

9.56 Certificate in General Duty Assistance (CGDA)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
The General Duty Assistant (GDA) program is a short duration skill based training program, with an objective to
develop a pool of trained workforce which can be employed by hospitals and healthcare facilities to provide support
to nurses, doctors as well as other healthcare team members in ensuring quality care to the patients. This program
focuses on the acquisition of skills necessary to provide support by undertaking non-clinical tasks or the activities
that have been directed by the healthcare team members.
Every healthcare setting big or small, needs GDAs to undertake and manage non-clinical activities within a
healthcare setting (e.g. patient sample transportation, documentation, infection control and cleanliness). The
GDAs can progress to take up similar profiles such as Home Health Aide, Nursing aides and assistants, or can
also have vertical progression by taking up more responsibilities such as GDA supervisor, Floor supervisor etc.
after adequate experience.
Outcome Objective:
The program aims at making a student competent to perform the following skills:
 Demonstrate skills in patient positions and use of assistive devices, Preparation of Patient care unit, skills in
transporting a patient, handling of samples,drugs and linenanduse and after care of equipments
 Demonstrate skills General Hygiene and Grooming, bathing procedures and guidelines, mouth, eye, ear, skin,
hair, nail and foot care, feeding the patient, taking care of elimination needs and Procedures
 Practice infection control measures, promote safety and demonstrate right methods of bio medical waste
management
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass
Medium of instructions: English
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 No. of Seats: 20-30 in each Learner Support Centre.
Programme Structure:
Course Code Course Title Nature of Course Credits
BHT-1 Foundation of General Duty Assistance Theory 4
BHT-2 Basic Needs of PatientCare Theory 2
BHTL-3 Fundamental Skills for General Duty Assistance Practical 12
Total Credits 18

Programme Coordinator: Mrs Laxmi, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572846

9.57 Certificate in Geriatric Care Assistance (CGCA)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
A Geriatric Care Assistant (GCA) can be defined as a trained and certified health-care worker who usually works
in a hospital, home or Old Age home environment and provide care to the elderly or old age patients.
Internationally they may be called by similar names such as Elderly Care Attendants, Geriatric Nursing Aides or
Patient Care Assistants. The programme aims to develop a pool of trained workforce which can be employed to
provide support to old age patients and assist other healthcare providers majorly in home/ old age home (including
assisted living facilities) settings, rehabilitation facilities or other wise in hospitals as well.
With the increase in geriatric population as well as social limitations such as nuclear families, there is greater
evidence of requirement of Geriatric Care Assistants. The CGCA program is thus a platform for gaining
knowledge, to understand the activities and variety of care interventions that are required by an elderly
patient. There will be around 6 weeks hands on skill training in the hospital / medical college.
Outcome Objective:
The program aims at making a student competent to perform the following skills:
 Demonstrate skills in basic geriatrics care such as assessment, patient positions, movements, preparation of
facilities/environment of the patient, feeding, hygiene, grooming, dressing, bathing and elimination needs of
the geriatrics patients, oral care, hair care, eye and ear care, skin, nail and foot care of geriatrics patients.
 Demonstrate skills in management of positions & pressure points, disabilities and well being of geriatric
patient, including counseling skills and management of mental health issues in geriatrics patients as well as
Basic Life Support (BLS) measures & first aid in the event of emergencies.
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass with Science.
Medium of instructions: English
No. of Seats: 20-30 in each Learner Support Centre.
Programme Structure:
Course Code Course Title Nature of Course Credits
BHT-6 Foundation for Geriatric Care Assistance Theory 4
BHT-7 Special Needs of Geriatric Patients Theory 4
BHTL-8 Skills for Geriatric Care Assistance Practical 12
Total Credits 20
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Biplab Jamatia, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572851

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9.58 Certificate in Phlebotomy Assistance (CPHA)
School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
The Phlebotomy Assistant program is a short duration skill based training program, with an objective to
develop a pool of trained workforce which can be employed by diagnostic/ healthcare service providers to assist
medical laboratory technologist/pathologist. This program focuses on the acquisition of skills necessary to draw
quality blood samples from patients, storage & transport to laboratory formedical testing.
With the fastest growing market of diagnostics and laboratory chains, the demand for Phlebotomists is incremental.
Phlebotomy assistant can also be the entry point for candidates who may be interested in undertaking Medical
Laboratory Sciences as their profession, however, to get streamlined in the medical laboratory field, the phlebotomy
assistants will be expected to undergo desired higher-level qualification. There will be around 11 weeks hands on
practical training in this programme which will be imparted in the medical college / hospital.
Outcome Objective:

The program aims at making a student competent to perform the following skills:

 Demonstrate the ability to collect, storage, transport, receive, accept or reject and store blood, etc.;
Practice infection control measures including collection, segregation, storage , transportation and
disposal of the Biomedical Waste in the lab/unit , techniques to maintain the personal hygiene & use of
the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at workplace

 Demonstrate Basic Life Support (BLS) measures & first aid in the event of emergencies,
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass with Science.
Medium of instructions: English
No. of Seats: 20-30 in each Learner Support Centre.
Programme Structure:
Course Code Course Title Nature of Course Credits
BHT-11 Basic Phlebotomy Assistance Theory 4
BHT-12 Handling of Blood Samples Theory 4
BHTL-13 Skills for Phlebotomy Assistance Practical 12
Total Credits 20
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Biplab Jamatia, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572851

9.59 Certificate in Home Health Assistance (CHHA)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
A Home Health Assistant (HHA) can be defined as a trained and certified health-care worker who provides
assistance to a patient in the home with personal care (as hygiene and exercise) and one who monitors the
patient‘s condition. The Home Health Assistance (HHA) is a short duration skill based training program, with an
objective to develop a pool of trained workforce who can be employed to provide patient support and assist other
health care providers in home settings.
With the increase in non-communicable diseases, critically ill patients and accidental cases there is greater
evidence of requirement of home based assistance. Many home health assistants also work in assisted living
facilities, which provide independent living in a homelike group environment, with professional care available as
needed.
Outcome Objective:
The program aims at making a student competent to perform the following skills:
 Demonstrate Skills of general hygiene and grooming, bathing procedures and guidelines, mouth, eye, ear, skin,
hair, nail and footcare.
 Demonstrate Skills of feding the patient, taking care of elimination needs and procedures.
 Demonstrate skills to enable geriatric/paralytic/immobile patient to cope with changes to their health and
environment including preventing risk off alls

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  Demonstrate Basic Life Support, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and other actions in the event of medical and
facility emergencies.
 Practice infection control measures, promote safety, list usage of protective devices and right methods of bio
medical waste management at home level.
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass.
Medium of instructions: English
No. of Seats: 20-30 in each Learner Support Centre.
Programme Structure:
Course Code Course Title Nature of Course Credits
BHT-16 Basic Home Health Assistance Theory 4
BHT-17 Applied Home Health Assistance Theory 2
BHTL-18 Skills for Home Health Assistance Practical 12
Total Credits 18
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Reeta Devi; [email protected]; Ph.No.011-29572807

9.60 Certificate in Community Health (CCH)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
Certificate Programme in Community Health (CCH) is a Six Months programme of 18 credits (8 credits in theory
and 10 credits in practical) It has 2 theory and 1 practical course.
The Progaramme has been designed, developed and implemented in collaboration and funding from Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) Government of India.
The programme aims at improving the knowledge, skills and competencies of in-service registered nurses (RNRM)
and Ayurveda Practitioners to enable them to serve as competent human resource essential for strengthening the
primary health care services at peripheral level.
It may be noted that the candidates for this Programme are selected by MoHFW and Programme is
open ONLY to sponsored candidates from National Health Mission (NHM) MOHFW Govt. of India
through State Health Mission/State Government.
The prospective learners may contact respective State Health authorities (State Health Mission) for procedure of
selection and sponsorship for admission.
Objectives
The main objectives of the programme are to:
 Enhance knowledge and skill of learners in providing community health care services.
 Develop competencies in dealing with issues of public health.
 Provide comprehensive primary care based on protocols appropriate to subcentre level.
 Perform preventive and promotive actions for improving community health.
 Perform common laboratory investigations.
 Provide treatment based on protocols as appropriate to subcentre level.
Eligibility: GNM/B.Sc. Nursing/PB B.Sc. Nursing/Ayurveda Graduates with BAMS
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details
Course Code Course Title Nature of Course Credits
BNS 41 Foundations of CommunityHealth Theory 4
BNS 42 Primary Health Care in Common Conditions Theory 4
BNSL 43 Public Health and Primary Health Care Skills Practical 10
Total Credits 18

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Reeta Devi, [email protected], Ph.29582807

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9.61 Certificate in Adolescent Health and Counseling (CAHC)
School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
Certificate programme for Adolescent Health and counselling is a 6 months programme of 14 credits. (Theory 12
credits, practicals 2 credits). The programme is for teachers who are teaching is primary, middle, secondary and
higher secondary school or any graduate. This programme has been developed to prepare teachers and parents to
help adolescents to develop healthy life style.
Eligibility: Teacher who are teaching in primary, middle, secondary & higher secondary school or any graduates.
Medium of Instruction: English.
Programme Details: The programme consists of 14 credits ( 12 credits in theory and 2 credits in practical) and
has Two Theory and one Practical course as given below:

Course Course Title Number Total Counselling Practical Self Activity Hours
Code of Credits Hours Session Contact
Hours through Hours
WEAS * through
WEAS
CNS-AH-001 Theory Course– 1 6 18 ------------ -----------
Fundamentals of 360
Adolescence

CNS-AH 002 Theory Course – 2 18

Issues & Challenges 6
during Adolescence
CNS-AHL 001 Practical 2 60 ----------- 8 52
Title of the course: (1days)
Practical Manual on
Adolescent Health

*Web enabled academic support.

Noteu: It is mandatory for Student to provide E-Mail ID made up in G-Mail account to avail the academic support

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Laxmi, [email protected], Ph: 011-29572846

9.62 Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting (CVAP)

School of Performing & Visual Arts (SOPVA)

The certificate programme in Painting aims to imparting basic knowledge and skill of drawing, medium and
composition with the development of creative and aesthetics sensibilities. The course tends to inculcate creativity,
precision and use of tool & materials.
Objectives:
 To develop the self observation, visualization and self motivation to create an art work.
 Introduce them to concept of Indian Art Practices and Aesthetics.
 To understand and use of Material and Technique.
Eligibility: 10th pass
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

OVA 1 Indian Cultural Heritage (Theory) 2
OVA 2 Understanding Indian Art Forms (Theory) 2
OVA 3 An Introduction to Indian Arts (Theory) 2
OVAL 4 Direct Study from Simple Objects (Practical) 4
OVAL 5 Study from Still Life (Practical) 3
OVAL 6 Composition in Painting (Practical) 3
Total Credits 16

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 Programme Coordinator: Mr. Lakshaman Prasad, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571653

9.63 Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Art (CVAA)

School of Performing & Visual Arts (SOPVA)
The certificate programme in Applied Art aims to develop basic applied and design skills with creative and aesthetic
understanding.
Objectives:
 To develop the visualization and Designing sensibility to create an artwork.
 To understand and use of Material and Technique for graphic design.
 Introduce them to concept of Indian Art Practices and Aesthetics.
 To impart knowledge of Graphic designing and advertising.
Eligibility: 10th pass
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
OVA 1 Indian Cultural Heritage (Theory) 2
OVA 2 Understanding Indian Art Forms (Theory) 2
OVA 3 An Introduction to Indian Arts (Theory) 2
OVAL 4 Direct Study from Simple Objects (Practical) 4
OVAL 7 Geometrical Design (Practical) 3
Programme Coordinator: Mohd. Tahir Siddiqui, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571658

9.64 Certificate in Performing Arts – Theatre Arts (CPATHA)

School of Performing & Visual Arts (SOPVA)
Certificate course in Theatre Arts aims to provide basic introduction to the art of theatre to the learners. This course
offers both theoretical and practical inputs to the students.
Objectives:
 To introduce the art of the theatre to the learners.
 To provide basic training in theatre.
 To provide knowledge of theatre appreciation to the enthusiasts.
Eligibility: 10th pass
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits

OVA 1 Indian Cultural Heritage (Theory) 2
OVA 2 Understanding Indian Art Forms (Theory) 2
OTH 1 An Introduction to Theatre & Drama (Theory) 2
OTHL 2 Voice & Speech (Practical) 3
OTHL 3 Physical Aspects of Acting (Practical) 3
OTHL 4 Method Acting-Stanislavisky (Practical) 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Govindraju Bhardwaza,[email protected], Ph. 011-29571654

9.65 Certificate in Performing Arts Hindustani Music (CPAHM)

School of Performing & Visual Arts (SOPVA)

Certificate in Hindustani Music is to enable the learner to receive the basic knowledge of theory and practical
aspects of Hindustani music. It aims to provide music education to the discerning students who don‘t have access to
study music through conventional system. It is an introductory programme to disseminate the basic knowledge of
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 this art form with ample practicle inputs.
Objective:
This programme is aimed to creating awareness and appreciation of Hindustani music. This will also help the learner
to gain knowledge of practical as well theoretical aspect of the art form.
Eligibility: 10th pass
Medium of Instruction: English, (Program Delivery – Through Web Enabled Academic Support).
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
OVA 1 Indian Cultural Heritage (Theory) 2
OVA 2 Understanding Indian Art Forms (Theory) 2
OMU 1 An Introduction to Hindustani Music (Theory) 2
OMUL 2 (Practical-1) 3
OMUL 3 (Practical-2) 3
OMUL 4 (Practical-3) 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mallika Banerjee, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571656

9.66 Certificate in Performing Arts Karnatak Music (CPAKM)

School of Performing & Visual Arts (SOPVA)
Certificate of Performing Arts-Karnatak Music aims to provide Karnatak classical music education to the discerning
students who do not have access to study it through conventional system. This course has been designed for
serious Karnatak Music students to get knowledge of the subject theoretically as well as practically. It is an
introductory proramme to disserminate the basic knowledge of this art form with ample practical inputs.
Objective:
 To provide basic voice training.
 To teach learners the basic skills of singing Karnatak Music.
 To create understanding of historical evolution of Karnatak Music.
 To provide knowledge about the technical terms of Karnatak Music.
Medium of Instruction: English
Eligibility: 10th pass

Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
OVA 1 Indian Cultural Heritage (Theory) 2
OVA 2 Understanding Indian Art Forms (Theory) 2
OMU 5 An Introduction to Karnatak Music (Theory) 2
OMUL 6 Paper-1 (Practical) 3
OMUL 7 Paper-2 (Practical) 3
OMUL 8 Paper-3 (Practical) 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mallika Banerjee, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571656

9.67 Certificate in Performing Arts Bharatanatyam (CPABN)

School of Performing & Visual Arts (SOPVA)
Indian classical dances bring out the quintessential cultural ethos of diverse regions of India. This programme offers
training in the basics of Bharatanatyam, a popular classical dance form and provides a holistic and integrated
approach to Indian performing arts through theory courses with 70% - 30% emphasis for practical and theory. This
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 is an innovative program from IGNOU that follows a blended learning approach and uses technology enabled
learning support platforms for programme dissemination and evaluation.
Objectives:
 To impart and create a holistic knowledge base of Indian cultural forms of expression like Dance, Music,
Painting and Theatre.
 To improve culture sensitivity and develop cultural know how.
 To impart strong and solid basic practical training in dance that is fundamental for advanced learning.
Eligibility: 10th pass
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
OVA 1 Indian Cultural Heritage (Theory) 2
OVA 2 Understanding Indian Art Forms (Theory) 2
ODN 1 Introduction to Indian Dance Forms (Theory) 2
ODNL 11 Bharatanatyam 1 (Practical) 4
ODNL 12 Bharatanatyam 2 (Practical) 4
ODNL 13 Music and Talas (Practical) 2
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Dr. P. Radhika, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571651

9.68 Certificate in Energy Technology and Management (CETM)

School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
CETM aims at equipping all its students about various energy resources, energy conversion processes, energy use,
energy conservation, energy planning and management.
Objectives:
The broad objectives of the Programme are:
 To give an over view of various energy resources, their availability and energy use pattern
 To give an exposure about environmental effects of energy use
 To give an overview of renewable energy technologies
 To conduct an energy audit and implement energy conservation measures
 To see the importance of Energy, Economy and Environment interaction
 To know how to make energyplan
 To know about energy efficient devices for energy conservation.
Eligibility: 10th Pass
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
OEY 1 Energy Resources and Conversion Processes 4
OEY 2 Renewable Energy Technologies and their Uses 6
OEY 3 Energy Management: Audit and Conservation 6
OEYP 4 Energy Projects 4
Total Credits 20

Programme Coordinator: Prof. Ajit Kumar, [email protected], Ph.011-29572925, 7217858867 (M)

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9.69 Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (Electrical Technicians)
(CCPD)
School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (for Electrical Technicians) (CCPD), programme has
been developed by the School of Engineering & Technology, IGNOU in collaboration with the Ministry of Power
under IGNOU- MoP Project towards implementing the competency based skill development training for the
electrical technicians/equivalent level work force of the country.
Training for on job employees for upgrading their skills and need of skilled fresh recruits/manpower with required skill
and knowledge is the critical need of continuously growing power industry to enhance systemic efficiency and deliver
quality power to the satisfaction of beneficiaries. This programme has been launched to address the general concerns
and issues in the electricity distribution sector, and inculcate awareness and exchange good practices amongst the
workforce.
The main objectives of this programme are:
• To offer need based and tailor made academic programme for the specific need of technicians/equivalent
level workforce engaged in electricity sector
• To address the general concerns and issues in the electricity distribution sector, and inculcate awareness
• To train, assess and certify the skills and competencies of electrical technicians, and to make them eligible
for acquiring further knowledge and skill development training / educational qualification,
• To provide better industrial education linkage by matching learner's educational needs while collaborating
with professional bodies to meet the real work need,
• To provide educational programme aiming at increased job potential and economic activities.

(Target group): Who can be benefited by this programme

• Electrical Technicians /Equivalent tradesman or manpower working in
electricity/power sector
• Technicians having or pursuing trade certificate in Electrician or related trade;
Technician having license for Foreman/ Lineman/Wireman or license in relevant area
of expertise; Candidates having electrician apprenticeship;
• Candidates having 10th /12th / ITI / Degree/Diploma, keen to pursue the course and
aspiring to pursue career in the electricity sector / working in relevant field
Eligibility: Electrical Technicians /Equivalent tradesman or manpower working in electricity/power sector,
adults 8th pass onwards,
OR Candidates having 10th /12th /Degree/ Diploma/ ITI are may apply
Medium of Instruction: English/Hindi
Admission Procedure:
Individual Registration: Presently, IGNOU offers online procedure of admission. To apply in IGNOU, interested
candidate can log on www.ignou.ac.in - Online Registration, click
link:https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/
Bulk registration: Learners are also sponsored in bulk by Power Organisations. For online admission in bulk,
They organisation may also contact concerned Regional Centre of IGNOU. Form D should also be submitted.
Programme Delivery
The Programme is being offered at selected Learner Support Centres of concerned Regional Centre (RC). For
details, please check IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in / online admission link:
https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/.
On admission, each student will be attached to an identified Programme Learner Support Centres (PSC) or Learner
Support Centres (LSC) as per available seats. Theory /Demonstration/Practical counselling will be held at
concerned Learner Support Centres as per schedule informed by Programme incharge of concerned Learner
Support Centre.
Academic support available for learners:
• Printed Self Learning Study Material: Learner will receive hard copies of Self Learning Material (in

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 English). Digital Self Learning Study Material (SLM) on E Gyankosh /IGNOU e-Content APP; Hindi translated
material can also be provided to learner in softcopy form.
• Web Enabled Academic Support (WEAS): The Programme will also be delivered through the Web Enabled
Academic Support (WEAS), Enrolled learners are given access to their programme specific portal in which they
are provided with course material in digital format, video lectures/counselling, videos link and learning
resources, updated information etc. To access WEAS click the link - https://sites.google.com/ignou.ac.in/weas .
Note: It is mandatory for Student to provide own (actual) E-Mail ID in G-Mail account and own (actual) mobile
number to avail the online academic support.
• Academic support through online course available at SWAYAM portal : Online MOOC, course
―Electricity and Safety Measures‖ of this programme , available at the SWAYAM portal of Govt. of India. You
may also register for this course for important video lectures by clicking the link:
https://swayam.gov.in/IGNOU.
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
OEE 001 Electricity and Safety Measures 4
OEE 002 Power Distribution System – Basics 4
OEEL 001 Practical in Power Distribution 8
Total Credits 16

Programme Coordinator: Prof. Rakhi Sharma, [email protected], Ph.011-29572921, 29572917

9.70 Certificate in Solid Wastes Treatment Techniques (CSWATT)

School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
Solid waste treatment and disposal is a major problem, where urbanization, industrialization and economic growth
have resulted in increased solid waste. Greater attention needs to be focused towards devising appropriate and
effective mechanisms for waste treatment and disposal. Proper management measures of wastes are integral to
human health as well as on environmental well being. Tackling the problem of waste from the source of production
to the treatment and disposal levels need updated knowledge and effective practices. This program and curriculum
is envisaged to provide knowledge in waste treatment and disposal technology.
Programme Objectives:
 Programme aims to develop skilled human resources in the field of Solid Wastes Management and
Technology at the Local, Regional and National levels.
 It seeks to build competencies and professional skills to avail enhanced employment opportunities in
organizations.
It aims to upgrade the knowledge and skills of those working in an organization without a formal training.

Eligibility: 10+2 or Equivalent

Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BWA 001 Solid Wastes & Regulatory Framework 4
BWA 002 Solid Wastes Collection and Transportation 2
BWA 003 Solid Wastes Processing and Treatment Techniques 4
BWA 004 Disposal of Wastes 4
BWAP 001 Project 2
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Anuj Kumar Purwar Contact: [email protected], 011-29572917,29573061

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9.71 Certificate in Condition Monitoring (CCOMO)
School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
SOET offers Certificate in Condition Monitoring (CCOMO) with the following broad objectives:
• Programme aims to develop human resources in the field of condition monitoring at the Local, Regional and
National levels.
• It seeks to build competencies and professional skills to avail enhanced employment opportunities in
organizations.
• It aims to upgrade the knowledge of those working in an organization without a formal training.
Programme description:
As time passes by, there is either gradual decay or deterioration or wear tear of any structure/machine/equipment
or human body. In order to prevent any major failure of any such machinery, periodical or continuous monitoring of
the condition of any such structure/machine/human body is very important. This will help to prevent monetary loss
as well as loss of human lives. Nowadays every industry whether it be mechanical/aerospace/civil/biomedical have
department dedicated for monitoring of their machinery or various components
Eligibility: B. Tech Mech/Aero/Civil and BSc Physics and Maths
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MET001 Metrology, Instrumentation and Tribology 4
MET 002 Mechatronics 4
MET 003 Condition Monitoring and Maintenance 4
MST 005 Statistical Techniques 4
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Shashank Srivastava, [email protected], 011-29572920, 9729004304

9.72 Certificate in Smart City Development and Management (CSCDM)

School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
IGNOU has come forward to meet the requirement and provide opportunity to lakhs of fresh learners and also
industry personnel to move ahead in their careers while on the job. This Certificate in Smart City Development and
Management (CSCDM) aims to incorporate a blend of new and innovative aspects with academics in the curriculum.
This new and innovative programme Certificate in Smart City Development and Management (CSCDM) is a 6 months
Certificate programme and the learners would be given maximum 2 years to complete the programme. The study
centres will be

established at various locations in India depending upon the strength of the participants. Initially the Digital
Materials will be provided to the learners.
Programme Objectives:
• To create awareness and deepen knowledge on smart cities
• To expand capacities on various theoretical and practical aspects of smart cities: smart energy, smart
transportation, smart education and smart health
• To understand techno-managerial framework of Smart Cities
• To develop capacity in appraisal, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of smart cities projects and
programs
Eligibility: 10+2 in Science with Mathematics
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MIO 001 Introduction to Smart Regions: Smart Cities and Smart Villages 4
MIO 002 Smart Technologies (Hardware and Software) 4
MIO 003 Smart Urban Energy Systems and Smart Transportation System 4
MIO 004 Smart Cities: Health, Education, Governance & Cyber Security 6
Total Credits 18
Programme Coordinator: Prof.N.Venkateshwarlu, [email protected], 011-29572917,
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9.73 Certificate Programme in Value Education (CPVE)
School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)
CPVE is a six months certificate programme designed to inculate the importance of value education in teaching-
learning process among teachers, teacher educators, graduates, NGOs and professionals from the corporate and
other sectors.
Objectives:
 To orient the target group of teachers (mostly elementary) for integrating values in their transactional process
of teaching and learning.
 To generate awareness and interest for inculcating positive values among teachers, professionals, students,
parents and the community.
 To develop awareness and societal responsibility among NGO‘s, Government servants and civil society
organizations.
Eligibility:10+2 or its equivalent.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BEDS 1 Overview and Perspectives of Values 4
BEDS 2 Socio-Psychological Basis 4
BEDS 3 Pedagogy of Values 4
BEDS 4 Application, Support Skills and Activities 4
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Grace Don Nemching, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571670

9.74 Certificate in Solid Waste Management (CSWM)

School of Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITS)
Issues related to waste management are many and so interlinked that a holistic, scientific and well-planned
environmental management strategy is the need of the hour. Waste management today involves not only the
collection and transportation of waste; But also treatment, disposal and recycling. Thus developing a well-informed
and trained workforce is of fundamental importance to deal with these issues. Furthermore, as an emerging
economy, India is at its peak of development and consumerism. In view of this, waste generation is expected to
increase manifold. There is a strong need of experts in this field, who can manage the waste generated from
development projects of industries, mining, housing, urban areas etc. Therefore, given the current scenario and
future needs, Indira Gandhi National Open University offers certificate programs in waste management. This
program provides an overview of the state of solid waste management covering key elements of the waste
management system such as environmental, social, financial and institutional aspects. Learners will be able to
understand the challenges of waste management and learn about appropriate and sustainable solutions including
appropriate waste management policy issues.
Programme Objectives:
• To sensitize the learners about the problem of waste generation and its impact on environment and human
health.
• To familiarize the learners to existing legislation, knowledge and practices regarding Waste Management in the
country.
• To prepare the learners with the ability to manage the solid waste effectively.

Eligibility:10+2.
Medium of Instruction: Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BEV 001 Introduction to Solid Waste Management 6
BEV 002 Municipal, Agricultural, Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management 6
BEV 003 Plastic, E-waste, Biomedical and Construction and Demolition Waste 6
Management
Total Credits 18
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Deeksha Dave, [email protected], 011-29571121, 29573380

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9.75 Certificate in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood
Promotion (CSANKALP)
School of Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITS)

Eligibility:10+2.
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BSP 001 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) 2
BSP 002 District Skill Planning 2
BSP 003 Training Partner Value Chain and Industry Interlinkages 2
BSP 004 Learing Skill Development, Monitoring and Evaluation 2
BSP 005 Entrepreneurship 2
BSP 006 Design and Implementation of Skill Projects 2
BSP 007 Sectoral Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Projects 2
BSP 008 Student Engagement, Placement and Tracking 2
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Shachi Shah, [email protected], Ph: 9873914160

9.76 Certificate in Community Radio (CCR)

School of Journalism & New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
This is a certificate-level programme aimed at providing awareness and skills to those who are interested in
community level broadcasting to serve in various community radio stations being setup all over the country by
educational institutions and NGOs. It is a comprehensive programme offering information on all aspects of
community radio, from set up technology to understanding of community and participatory styles of broadcasting.

Eligibility: 10+2 pass or its equivalent.

Medium of Instruction: English/Hindi
Programme Detail:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
BJM1 Introduction to Community Radio 4
BJM 2 Operating a Community Radio 4
BJMP 1 Practical/Internship (10 days) 8
Total Credits 16
Practical Component
• Practical Training / Internship will be imparted through virtual mode and evaluated by the School,
OR
• After taking due approval from the School (SOJNMS, IGNOU), students can arrange their own Practical
training of 10 days duration at any All India Radio/ Gyan Vani/ Community Radio station. In that case
they will be evaluated on their performance by the Station Director / Head of the Station / Station
Manager and SOJNMS. They will have to produce a certificate in the prescribed format to the School.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. O.P. Dewal, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571604

9.77 Certificate in Gender, Agriculture and Sustainable Development (CGAS)

School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)
Women play a significant role in Indian agriculture from the sowing of seeds, harvesting crops and post-harvest
value-addition. Due to gender inequalities in society, women lack ownership, access and control over resources and
lack decision making. Gender inequality is inbuilt in our society due to patriarchy, so in all spheres of our lives,
including agriculture. Subordination of women has become a way of life. With the changing pattern of agricultural
activities and the mechanization of agriculture, women's role in agriculture increased, especially among small and
marginal farmers. Even though industrialization has changed agricultural activities, still women have more labour
intensive farm activities such as weeding and harvesting.

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 Change in land ownership and gender-sensitive labour laws facilitated women to be involved in decision-making and
reduced drudgery. But Indian agriculture has not yet addressed many issues confronted by women in agriculture.
Feminization of agriculture, gender biases in agriculture and rural development are the global issues of concern.
Women often lose control over resources such as land and are generally excluded from access to improved
agricultural methods. Women and men are affected differently by economic change and development, and thus an
active public policy is needed to intervene to close gender gaps. In this context, agriculture needs to look towards
sustainability in its planning and policy process and the women's contribution to sustainable agricultural
development. Changing the policy makers' mindset, government functionaries, extension workers, researchers, and
students is a need of an hour. This ODL programme on 'Gender, Agriculture and Sustainable Development will
address above mentioned issues to create awareness among all stakeholders.
Programme Objectives
 To create awareness about gender roles and typology of issues in sustainable agriculture.
 To provide the knowledge on sustainable development in relation with gender and agriculture.
 To build capacities in gender research in agriculture.
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline.
Medium of Instruction: English.
Programme Detail:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MGS041 Introduction to Gender, Agriculture and Sustainable development 6
MGS042 Gender dynamics in Agriculture 6
MGS043 Gender and Sustainable Development 4
Total Credits 16
Programme Coordinators: Dr. G. Uma; [email protected]; Ph: 8800324342; 011-29571616
Dr. Mita Sinhamahapatra; [email protected]; Ph: 9968960618; 011-29572973

9.78 Certificate in Gender and Science (CGSCI)

School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)
Modern science is both positivistic and patriarchal in its origin. By making objectivity as the essential criterion of
rationality, it excluded all other forms of knowledge including feminist knowledge from the definition of knowledge
itself. Thus, feminists have critiqued it by underlying its masculinist worldview. They have offered another view of
science which is theorized as standpoint theory. This view of science is inclusive and creates knowledge for all
resulting in human flourishing. In recent years, women‘s access to STEMM education has been debated in
international platforms for Action, Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals, 2030. In India, feminist research
studies have come up with recommendations to improve women‘s participation in science. Gender-sensitive policies
are being made to make science a more gender-inclusive discipline.

With government agencies and many companies undertaking these initiatives, the field of gender and science has
opened a whole new range of opportunities in research, policy-making bodies, international agencies and non-
governmental organisations. CGSCI is an appropriate programme in ODL mode both in terms of content and its
outreach. It provides a unique opportunity to research scholars, scientists, policy-makers and development
professionals to critically engage with inter-disciplinary fields like gender and science. Keeping all this in view, the
programme has been designed to provide a holistic understanding of gender and science by covering basic concepts
of gender, science and technology, contemporary policies, STEMM education and implementation of programmes.
Programme Objectives
• To impart theoretical concepts of science from a feminist perspective;
• To enrich capacities of learners with regard to policies, programmes and schemes related to
women and science.
• To enable learners to critically engage with societal-science approach in the area of science with
special focus on climate change, renewable energy, industry, health, agriculture and ecology;
Eligibility: 10+2 (in any discipline).
Medium of Instruction: English.
Who Can Take Admission ?
• Professionals working at the middle-management and entry level in corporate sector
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 • Development professionals working in international agencies and government programmes
• Development functionaries working with civil-society organisations
• Faculty, scientist, researchers and students in universities, research organizations and colleges.
• Under-graduates students who intend to work on interdisciplinary projects.
Programme Detail:
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MGS 02 Gender, Science, Technology and Society 6
MGS 03 Socio-political Dimensions of Gender and Science 6
MGS 04 Gendered Perspectives on Health 6
Total Credits 18

Programme Coordinators: Dr. Sunita Dhal, [email protected]; Ph: 011-29571619

Prof. Savita Singh, [email protected]; Ph: 011-29571613

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10 AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION PROGRAMMES
10.1 Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming (APDF)
School of Agriculture (SOA)
This programme has been developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of
India.
Objectives: The main objectives of the programme are:
• Imparting knowledge and technical proficiency in Dairy Farm Management Practices, Animal Healthcare,
Fodder Production and Clean Milk Production;
• Development of the necessary human resource for dairy farming system on scientific lines; and
• Encouraging entrepreneurship among the youth for self-employment through Dairy Farming.

Eligibility: No formal education, Able to Read and Write Hindi/Telugu

Medium of Instruction: Hindi and Telugu
Programme Details:
There are no specific courses in this non-credit awareness programme. The study material is divided into small
modules (14 modules). The study materials code is NEX-001.

Module Title of the Module Credits

Module-1 Introduction 0
Module-2 Animal Breeding 0
Module-3 Reproduction 0
Module-4 Calving and Calf Rearing 0
Module-5 Animal Nutrition/Feed and Fodder Management 0
Module-6 Milk Production 0
Module-7 Milk Testing, Milk Handling and Storage 0
Module-8 Animal Housing and Shelter 0
Module-9 Health Management 0
Module-10 Animal Disease Prevention and Control 0
Module-11 Disposal of Dung and Dairy Farm Waste Materials 0
Module-12 Dairy Farm Equipment 0
Module-13 Dairy Farm Economics and Accounting 0
Module-14 Role of different Agencies in Dairy Development 0
Total Credits 0
Programme Coordinator: Dr. P. Vijayakumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29573092

10.2 Appreciation Course on Environment (ACE)

School of Sciences (SOS)
Environment is everybody‘s business. It has been observed that many individuals, who have the benefit of education
and are actively engaged in their professions, often have strong desire to educate themselves on environmental
matters. They also want to play a significant role in environmental management of their neighbourhood. Sometimes,
due to misinformation or availability of excessive information on a subject, these individuals despite their
enlightened background, are not in a position to appreciate significant environmental issues. They are also
sometimes misled by adverse propaganda. Owing to these reasons, the Appreciation Course on Environment has
been developed by the University in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change,
Govt. of India, as a non- credit awareness course.
The objectives of this course are to:
 disseminate information on national and international environmental issues;
 create environmental consciousness among professionals, academicians and other members of society

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 who can play an active part in opinion making with in the society so that corrective environmental action
could been couraged; and
 facilitate development of environmental leadership among individuals who may organize/participate in
environment upgradation programmes.

Eligibility: Graduation from a recognized University or equivalent qualification

Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi

Course Details:
Block No. Title of the Block

1. Environmental Concerns

2. Environment Management

3. Improving the Environment

Total Credits
This course can be completed in two modes:
Mode 1 Awareness Mode–This mode gives one the flexibility to study the print materials as per one‘s convenience
and pace. There is no formal assessment for this mode.
Mode 2 Certification Mode – For this mode, besides pursuing the study of print materials, one has to successfully
complete a Project Work for earning the Certificate of Participation.
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Meenal Mishra and Dr. Benidhar deshmukh, [email protected], Ph. 011-
29572850

10.3 Appreciation Course on Population and Sustainable Development (ACPSD)

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

The Appreciation Course on Population and Sustainable Development explores the linkages between ‗population‘ and
‗sustainable development‘ in India, focusing on the intersection of population issues with are as such as health,
education, opportunities for livelihoods, environmental safety and sustainable development.
Course Objectives
 To introduce the contemporary issues in the field of population studies concerning the inter relationships
between population and social and economic development.
 To explore and gain insights into the appropriate strategic planning for population stabilization.
 To understand other related thematic areas including environment, gender, reproductive health and other
health issues, ageing and population displacement within broader perspectives of population and development.
 To provide an understanding of theory based knowledge as well as field experiences on the several dimensions
pertaining to population and sustainable development.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or equivalent from any recognized University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Block No. Title of the Block
Block 1 Population, Sustainable Development and Human Development
Block 2 Key issues on Population and Sustainable Development in India
Block 3 Population and Sustainable Development: Programmes and Policies
Total Credits

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Deeksha Dave, [email protected], Ph.011-29571121

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11 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ON OFFER THORUGH
ONLINE MODE
BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
1) Bachelor of Social Work (BSWOL)
2) Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCAOL)
3) Bachelor of Commerce (BCOMOL)
4) Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLISOL)
5) Bachelor of Tourism (BTSOL)
MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
6) Master of Arts Journalism and Mass Communication (MAJMCOL)
7) Master of Business Administration (MBAOL)
8) Master of Computer Applications (MCAOL)
9) Master of Arts in Translation Studies (MATSOL)
10) Master of Arts (Hindi) (MHDOL)
11) Master of Arts in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MAGPSOL)
12) Master of Arts in Rural Development (MARDOL)
13) Master of Arts in English (MEGOL)
14) Master of Arts in Distance Education (MADEOL)
15) Master of Commerce (MCOMOL)
16) Master of Arts in Sustainability Science (MASSOL)
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
17) Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental and Occupational Health (PGDEOHOL)
18) Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science (PGDSSOL)
19) Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPSOL)
20) Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRDOL)
21) Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDEOL)
22) Post Graduate Diploma in Development Communication (PGDDCOL)
23) Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Media (PGDIDMOL)
24) Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMCOL)
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
25) Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTSOL)
26) Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHEOL)
27) Diploma in Urdu Language (DULOL)
28) Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCEOL)
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
29) Post Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy (PGCAPOL)
30) Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPSOL)
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
31) Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBSOL)
32) Certificate Programme In Peace Studies and Conflict Management (CPSCMOL)
33) Certificate Programme in Library and Information Science (CLISOL)
34) Certificate in Information Technology (CITOL)
35) Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTSOL)
36) Certificate in Arabic Language (CALOL)
37) Certificate in French Language (CFLOL)
38) Certificate in Russian Language (CRULOL)
39) Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture (CSLCOL)
40) Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFNOL)
41) Certificate in Urdu Language (CULOL)
42) Certificate in Rural Development (CRDOL)
43) Certificate in Sanskrit Sambhshan (SSBOL)
Please visit the URL for details information https://iop.ignouonline.ac.in/programme/type/Certificate/0

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12 UNIVERSITY RULES
The University reserves the right to change the rules from time to time. However, latest rules will
be applicable to all the students irrespective of the year of the irregistration.
12.1 Educational Qualifications Awarded By Private Institutions
Any educational qualification awarded by the Private Universities established under the provisions
of the ―Chhattisgarh NijiKshetra Vishwavidyalaya (SthapanaAur Viniyaman), Adhiniyam,
2002‖ are non-existent and cannot be considered for admission to any Academic Programme in
IGNOU.

12.2 Validity of Degree for Admission

Master‘s Degree awarded without a first degree of three year duration is not recognised for
purposes of admission to IGNOU‘s Academic Programmes. However, this condition is not applicable for
the five- year Integrated Master‘s degree acquired from a recognized University/Institution.
Bachelor‘s Degree means, Bachelor‘s Degree of not less than three year duration.

12.3 Acceptance of ‗Two year Bachelor‘s degree‘

Students who had enrolled themselves in the first degree course prior to June 4, 1986 and
students who had successfully completed their first degree course, prior to June 4, 1986, irrespective of
their duration shall be treated at par with the students who have completed Three years degree
and they are not required to undergo a further one year bridge course. Degrees obtained prior to
June 4, 1986 and the degree awarded to the students enrolled upto June 1986, but completed
subsequently shall be treated valid for all purposes including admission to a Masters degree
programme and other higher studies.
IGNOU accepts First degree of Two year duration obtained from a recognized university completed
up to the year 1998-99 for purposes of higher studies; provided such students have undergone
a further one year bridge course and passed the same to be in conformity with UGC
Regulations.
Degrees acquired from an ‗Off Campus‘ Centre
Degrees acquired from an ‗Off Campus‘ Centre of Private Universities outside the territorial
jurisdiction of the State concerned are not recognized for purposes of admission to IGNOU‘s academic
programmes unless it has specific approval of the University Grants Commission.
Similarly, Degrees acquired through an ‗Off Campus‘ Centre/ ‗Off-shore‘ Campus of Central/State/
Deemed to be Universities/Institutions of National Importance offered through Open and Distance
learning (ODL) mode will be accepted for purposes of higher studies in IGNOU; provided these have
been obtained as per territorial jurisdiction of these Central/State/Deemed to be
Universities/Institutions of National Importance prescribed by the University Grants Commission from
time to time.

12.4 Validity of Admission (Merit Based/Entrance Test Based)

Learners offered admission have to join on or before the due dates specified by the University.
In case they want to seek admission for the next session, they will have to apply afresh and go
through the admission process again.

12.5 Simultaneous Registration

As per the University policy, a student is allowed to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously through
ODL / Online mode, as per the illustration given below.
One Certificate Programme with any Admission in both programmes can be taken in the same
other Programme admission cycle
One UG + One PG Programme* Admission has to be taken in two different
Two UG Programmes* admission cycles
*Admission can be taken ONLY in specified Programmes. Details
Two PG Programmes*
are available on the IGNOU website.
Students are advised to visit the following link for details:
http://www.ignou.ac.in/userfiles/Notification%20Simultaneous%20programs%202-9-2022.pdf
There will be no change in the counseling/assignment submission/examination schedule in case dates for

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 the above clash in the programmes in which a student has taken admission.

12.6 Re-Registration
―Re-registration‖ means registration in the next semester/year of a programme, wherever applicable.
Learners are advised to submit the Re-Registration (RR) forms ‗Online‘ on the web portal
www.ignou.ac.in. as per schedule being notified by the University from time to time, irrespective
of the fact that whether the learners appeared in the examination or not or whether they
arepassed or not in the course(s) registered in the current academic session. If the Re-
Registration in any of the programme is not available online or for any other reason as specified
by the University, Learners should submit their RR forms at the respective Regional Centre
ONLY and nowhere else. If any student submits the ‗Offline‘ Re-Registration Form at any other
Regional Centre than the allocated Regional Centre, and consequently misses the scheduled date
and a semester/ year, he/she will have no claim on the University for regularization.
International students of the University pursuing their programme from India are also advised to
submit re- registrations form online. Offline forms, if any, may be submitted to the International
Division of the University.

12.7 Additional time for Learners with Disability

a) Learners with disability of 40% or more are given additional 2 (two) years beyond the maximum
duration prescribed for all academic programmes.
b) Learners with disability seeking benefit of the aforesaid facility should submit the ‗Disability
Certificate‘ issued by the competent authority at the Regional Centre concerned, which, in
turn will verify it, make entry in the data base and transmit the data to SRD for updating in the
Master records.
c)
12.8 Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, non- creamy
layer of OBC, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) for admission in Central
Educational Institutions
The University provides reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, non-
creamy layer of OBC, Economically Weaker Sections, (as notified by MHRD vide OM 12-4/019-U1 dated
January 2019), War Widows, Kashmiri Migrants and Physically Handicapped learners, as per the
Government of India rules, for admission to its programmes in whch there are limited number of seats
and admission is through a merit lst. However, submission of forged certificate under any category shall
make the student liable not only for cancellation of admission but also legal actionas per Government of
India rules.

Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of India, vide their
Office Memorandum F.No. 12-4/2019-Ul, dated 17th January, 2019, on the subject cited above, has
conveyed that in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution (One Hundred and Third
Amendment) Act 2019, and in reference of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment vide OM No.
20013/01/2018-BC-II dated 17th January, 2019, enabling provision of reservation for the Economically
Weaker Sections (EWSs) who are not covered under the existing scheme of reservations for the
Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and the Socially and Educationally backward Classes, it has
been decided to provide reservation in admission to educational Institutions subject to a maximum of
ten per cent of the total seats in each category. The provision of reservations to the Economically
Weaker Sections shall be in accordance with the directionscontained in the OM No. 20013/01/2018-8C-
11 dated 17th January, 2019 of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment subject to the condition
mentioned in the Office Memorandum of MHRD.
Accordingly, the reservations shall be provided to EWSs for admission in the University from the
academic year 2019-20 onwards beginning academic session July 2019. The reservation shall be
applicable only in Programmes having seat restriction.

12.9 Scholarships
The learners enrolled in IGNOU are eligible for Government of India Scholarships. They are advised visit
the National Scholarship Portal of the Government of India https://scholarships.gov.in/ and submit
their application online. For further details students may contact. At the headquarters, Student Service
Centre can be contacted for details.

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 Students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category may apply for financial assistance under the
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship. Details of the Scheme are available at
http://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/Postmatric_SC.pdf

Students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe category may apply for financial assistance under the
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship. Details of the Scheme are available at
(1) https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/Goa/Goa_3004_G.pdf
(2) https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/tribalfellowshipguideline.pdf

12.10 Scheme of Fee Support to SC/ST Students

The University provides exemption of programme fee to students from SC/ST category as per its policy.
The policy is reviewed for every admission cycle. Students are advised to visit the University website or
contact the Regional Centre to know about the latest provisions. The exemption, if admissible, will be
allowed for one programme only.
The following SC and ST students are not eligible for fee exemption:
 who are employed OR
 who are availing any kind of fellowship or fee exemption from other agencies, OR
 whose Parents‘/ Guardians‘ income from all Sources exceeds Rs 2.5 lakhs during financial year as
per Government of India norms.
The applicants should submit income certificate issued by Authorized Government Agency while taking
admission. The exemption of fee is confined to the extent of Programme Fee mentioned in the Prospectus.
The students belonging to these categories will have to pay late fee (if any), Term End Examination Fee,
convocation fee, Registration fee, etc. since these are not exempted under this Scheme.

12.11 Registration fee, Cancellation of Admission and Refund of Fee paid for
Re-Registration to a programme will not be refunded in any case.
A non-refundable Registration Fee of as prescribed time to time (unless specified otherwise) shall be charged
along with the programme fee of first semester/year at the time of admission.

If a student applies for cancellation of admission and refund of fee, the refund request will be considered as
per the University policy available on website: www.ignou.ac.in

The refund request will be considered as under:-

Grounds for refund Modified policy

Double/multiple payments by the student for the Fee of ONE programme will be retained.
same programme due to failure of online Programme fee for remaining attempts will
transaction be refunded including the registration fee.
Payments by the student for more than one non– Fee of ONE programme will be retained as
permissible programme in the same session. per the choice of the student. Fee for
remaining programme(s) will be refunded
after deduction of registration fee.
Rejection/cancellation of admission form by the Full programme fee will be refunded after
University due to non-fulfillment of minimum deduction of the registration fee.
eligibility criteria/non-recognition of qualification or its
equivalence/due to commission of
mistake/concealment of information or otherwise by
the student.
Cases where the University decides to withdraw the Full programme fee will be refunded
programme due to any reason. including the registration fee.

In cases where the Before After confirmation of admission

student does not confirmation of
want to continue with admission
the programme and a) Full Programme fee b)Within 15 days of confirmation of
seeks cancellation of shall be refunded. admission
application and – Refund shall be made after deduction of Rs. 500/
refund of programme from Programme fee. Registration fee shall not be

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 fee. The Registration refunded.
fee shall not be
refunded

c)Within 30 days of confirmation of

admission
Refund shall be made after deduction of Rs. 1000/-
from the Programme fee. Registration fee shall not
be refunded.
d) Beyond 90 days of confirmation of
admission
No refund shall be made.
Notes:
1) While counting the period, the date on which request for cancellation of admission is received from the
candidate, shall be taken into account.
2) The date on which admission is confirmed, shall be excluded while counting the period.
3) The refund will be reverted to the same Debit/Credit Card/ Net Banking Account from where the payment
has been received. However, where the validity of the Debit/Credit Card expires in between, and the bank
accepts the refund in spite of expiry of validity of the card, the user will be responsible for getting the money
of refunded from such bank. In cases where the refund is not accepted by the bank under the said Debit/
Credit Card account, or the closure of the payment gateway through which the payment was initially
received, the refund of fee will be made through NEFT after obtaining the account details from the student.
In cases of (a) to (c) above, the candidate will make a written/email request to the Registrar, SRD for such a
refund.

12.12 Waiver of IGNOU Programme fee for Jail Inmates

Inmates lodged in Prisons in the country are exempted from payment of programme fee, including
registration fee. The under-trial/short term prisoners are also eligible for the same benefit of exemption
as is extended to other prisoners with the condition that when they go out of jail, they will be treated as
normal students and shall pay subsequent fees wherever applicable (examination fee, re-registration fee,
registration fee for convocation etc.).

12.13 Digital Study Material and Assignments

The University has a provision to provide soft copy of the self-learning material in place of printed
material. A learner opting for the soft copy will be given a discount of 15% in the Programme
Fee. The Option to this effect has to be indicated by the learners while filling in the Online Admission Form.
Such learners will not be given printed self-learning material. The University has digitized the study material
for different prorammes. The digitized material is available on eGyankosh, the digital repository of the
University.
The University encourages the use of digital study material. It has been decided that as an incentive 15%
concession shall be given to the students who opt for digital study material in place of printed
study material.
The University sends study material to all the students and if a student does not receive the same for any
reason; whatsoever, the University shall not beheld responsible for that.
Assignments for the current session are made available on the website. Students are advised to download
the same.
For non-receipt of study material, learners are required to write to the Registrar, Material Production and
Distribution Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068.

12.14 Change of Elective/Course

Change in Elective/Course is permitted within 30 days from the receipt of first set of course material on
payment of Rs.350/- for a 2/4 credit course or part thereof, and Rs.700/- for a 6/8 credit course
for undergraduate courses. For Master's Degree Programme, it is Rs.600/- for 2/4 credits and
Rs.1200/-for 6/8 credits course. Payment should be made by way of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of
"IGNOU" payable at the place of concemned Regional Centre. All such requests for change of Elective/
Course should be addressed to the concerned Regional Centre only as per schedule.

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12.15 Change of Medium
For CBCS Based Bachelor's Degree Programme, Change of medium will be allowed as per on payment
of applicable fee.
For other Programmes Change of Medium is permitted within 30 days from the receipt of first set of
course material in the first year ONLY, on payment of Rs.350/- plus Rs.350/- per 2/4 credit
course and Rs.700/- per 6/8 credit course for undergraduate courses. For Master‘s Degree
Programme it is Rs.350/- plus Rs.600/- per 2/4 credit course and Rs.1200/- per 6/8 credit
course. Payment should be made by way of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of ―IGNOU‖ payable at
the place of concerned Regional Centre. All such requests for change of Medium should be addressed to
the concerned Regional Centre only, as perschedule.

12.16 Change of Programme

Change of Programme is NOT permitted in CBCS-Based BA To BAG, BCOM To BCOMG and BSC To BSCG
Programmes.
For other Programmes Change of programme in Master‘s Degree (MEG/MHD/MPS/MAH/MPA/MSO/MEC/
MARD/M.Com./ MAPY/MAPC) is permitted only in the first year of study within 30 days from the last date
of applying for admissions. A student has to pay the full fee for the new Programme and he/she has to for go
the fee paid for the earlier programme.
The request for change of programme should be addressed to the Regional Director of concerned
Regional Centre. Payment should be made by way of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of ―IGNOU‖ and
Online Payment of Miscellaneous Fees (SBI Collect) through IGNOU website: www.ignou.ac.in

12.17 Credit Transfer

Credit transfer means allowing a student of another university to get admitted to IGNOU for completing
any equivalent degree/diploma programme on the basis of credits obtained by him/her from that
University. A student thus admitted need not write IGNOU examinations for such courses which are found
equivalent to and for which appropriate credits would be deemed to have been acquired for, and for
purposes of fulfilling the IGNOU requirements for award of a degree/diploma.
Students who want to avail of credit transfer shall get registered with IGNOU for the programmes they
want to study. All the applications for this purpose should be addressed to The Registrar, Student
Registration Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.
The facility of credit transfer under Academic Bank of Credits envisioned in the National Education Policy
2020 is also available.
Please visit to ignou‘s website. The Internal Credit Transfer Form and guidelines are available on the
following link:
http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/studentzone/download/InternalCredittransferscheme

12.18 Counselling and Examination Centre

All Learner Support Centres, Programme Learner Support Centres, special Learner Support Centres are
not Examination centres. Practical Examination need not necessarily be held at the centre where the
learner has undergone counselling or practicals.

12.19 Correction of Address and Learner Support Centre Change

Students can initiate the request for change of address, Learner Support Centre and regional centre
online from their user account. The user account is to be created at https://ignou.samarth.edu.in by
clicking ‗New Registration‘.

12.20 Change of Regional Centre

When a learner wants transfer from one region to another, he/she has to write to that effect to the
Regional Centre from where he/she is seeking a transfer marking copies to the Regional Centre where
he/she would like to be transferred to. Further, he/she has to obtain a certificate from the Coordinator
of the Learner Support Centre from where he/she is seeking transfer regarding the number of
assignments submitted. The Regional Director from where the learner is seeking the transfer will transfer
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 all records including details of fee payment to the new Regional Centre under intimation to the Registrar,
Student Registration Division (SRD) and the learner as well. For change of Region in practical oriented
Programmes like computer programmes, B.Sc. etc., ‗No Objection Certificate‘ is to be obtained from the
concerned Regional Centre/Learner Support Centre where the learner wishes his/her transfer.

In case any learner is keen for transfer from Army/Navy/ Air Force Regional Centre to any other Regional
Centre of the University during the cycle/session, he/she would have to pay the fee-share money to the
Regional Centre. In case the learner seeks transfer at the beginning of the session/cycle, the required
programme course fee for the session/cycle shall be deposited at the Regional Centre. However, the
transfer shall be subject to availability of seats wherever applicable.

The learner can seek transfer to any other overseas Learner Support Centre only after six months of
Registration or submission of first year/semester assignments for the programme of one year or longer
duration.

12.21 Eligibility for Term End Examinations

The learners are instructed to refer to Page No. 19, para 1.17 Evaluation System sub-head ‗Term-end
Examination and Payment of Examination Fee‘ before submitting Examination Form for appearing in
the June as well as December Term-end examination. A learner having exhausted the maximum duration of
a programme should not apply for appearing at the Term-end examination of any course without getting
re- registered/sought readmission for the same. Otherwise, the result would be with held in such cases.
The students seeking admission to CBCS based Bachelor Degree Programme in July 2019 admission
session will be allowed to appear for the term end examinations for all the courses of first and second
semesters together in June 2020 TEE only. Subsequently, as per the existing practices they will be
allowed to appear in both December and June term end exam to complete their courses. Students can
appear for the TEE for only those courses for which the student has opted and has submitted the
assignment within the stipulated period.

12.22 Foreign Students

Foreign students residing in India having valid student visa for the minimum duration of the programme
are eligible to seek admission in IGNOU‘s selected programmes on payment of international fee
applicable for them. For programme fee and other charges the student can visit ―INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS‖ icon on IGNOU‘s website or contact the Director, International Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi 110 068. Admission of foreign student residing in India will be processed by the International
Division of the University after ensuring their antecedents from the Ministry of External Affairs/ Ministry
of Human Resource Development. Programmes with limited number of seats are not offered to foreign
students.
In case of any query / information, FSRI and overseas students are advised to refer international
prospectus available on the website of the university.

12.23 Guidelines for Admission in respect of International Students residing in

India
a) Download the Admission form for the respective Programme from IGNOU‘s website www.ignou.ac.in

a. Fill up all the columns of the Admission forms and attach the relevant documents (as mentioned in
the Prospectus) along with fee and cost of registration fee.

b. Submit the hard copy of the form along with documents and fees at the following address Director,
International Division, IGNOU, Block No. 15. Section K, Maidan Garhi. New Delhi.

c. The learner must fill all the Columns of the Admission Form, failing which the admission form will not be
processed for admission. The complete applications should reach at the above address not later than the
last date of submission of forms.

b) The learner may apply only for those courses for which International fees have been prescribed.

a. The learner will have to produce the valid STUDY VISA for the minimum duration of the programme.
Presently, the students from Nepal and Bhutan are not required to submit the Study Visa.

c) The learner will have to remit the International Fees of Programme.

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 d) The fee has to be remitted through Bank Draft favouring‘‘ IGNOU‘‘ payable at ―New Delhi‖.

a. The learner should possess the minimum qualification specified for the Programme. However, for
equivalence of the qualification of the candidate reference may be made to Booklet ―Equivalence of
Foreign Degrees‖published by Association of Indian University. In case the Degree/Certificate possessed
by the candidate is in a language other than English or Hindi, a translated copy duly verified by the
concerned Embassy should be submitted.

b. The fees once paid will neither be refunded nor transferred. However, in cases where University denies
admission, the programme fee will be refunded through A/c Payee Cheque only.

c. The student needs to submit NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE from the concerned embassy. In the letter
it should be clearly written that the Embassy has no objection regarding study of the concerned student
in IGNOU as well as extension of visa from time to time. PIO / OCI Card holders are not required to
submit the NOC from concerned Embassy.

d. PIO/OCI card holders and also Refugees (UNCHR) Card Holders will pay the fee applicable to
International Students.
m) For further details you may visit:
http:www.ignou.ac.oin/ignou/aboutignou/division/id/introduction

12.24 Change of Category

Please note that any request for change of category code shall not be entertained by the University
after finalization of admissions. Similarly, for the entrance test based and merit based programmes,
request for change of category will not be entertained once the Forms are finally submitted by the
prospective learners.

12.25 Correction/Change of Name/Surname of Learner

Spelling mistakes, if any, committed at the time of data entry stage will be rectified at the Regional
Centre and corrected data transmitted to Student Registration Division for updating in the database.
However, Learners are expected to write their correct name (as indicated in the High School
Certificate) in the Admission Form. In case any change in the name (other than the one mentioned in
his/her High School Certificate), then it is mandatory for the prospective learners to furnish legal
evidence of having changed his/her name/ surname while submitting the admission form.
For Change of Name/Surname, after confirmation of admission, the learners are required to submit the
following documents at the Regional Centre, for on ward transmission to Registrar, SRD:
a) Original copy of Notification in a daily newspaper notifying the change of name;
b) Affidavit, in original, on non-judicial Stamp Paper of the appropriate value sworn in before 1st Class
Magistrate specifying the change in the name;
c) Marriage Card/Marriage Certificate in case of women candidates for change in surname;
d) Gazette Notification, in original, reflecting the change ofname/surname;
e) Demand Draft of Rs.500/- drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi.
Request for correction and/or change of Name / Surname will be entertained only before
award of the Degree/Diploma/Certificate. For change/correction of name after completion of
programme, but before award of degree please see the guidelines available at:
http://www.ignou.ac.in/userfiles/Notification%20(4)(3).pdf

12.26 Disputes on Admission & other University Matters

The University takes appropriate administrative and disciplinary maesures for smooth functioning of its
day-to-day operationsin accordance with the prevailing rules and guidelines. In case of disputes on
Admission and other University Matters, the place of jurisdiction of filing of law suit, if necessary, will be
New Delhi/Delhi ONLY.

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12.27 Recognition of IGNOU Programmes
The degrees awarded by IGNOU are recognized by UGC. The details are available at
http://ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/division/srd/Recognition

IGNOU Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are recognized by all member universities of the Association of

Indian Universities (AIU) and are at par with Degrees/Diplomas/ Certificates of all Indian Universities/
th
Institutions, as per UGC Circular letter No.F.1-52/2000 (CPP-II) dated 5 May, 2004.

12.28 KVS Employees

As per the agreement with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), One hundred students are entitled to
get 50% fee concession in the programmes offered by the University during a year. All the KVS
employees seeking admission may send their applications alongwith the requisite full programme fee
directly to the Concerned Regional Centres without routing through IGNOU HQs. However the
employees may follow the rules and procedures laid down by the KVS HQs, New Delhi, as regards to
obtaining permission etc. The reimbursement in fees of 50% will be made only to such candidates duly
recommended by the KVS HQs to SRD, IGNOU HQs. The reimbursement will be made by the concerned
Regional Centre of IGNOU, on getting the communication only from Student Registration Division (SRD),
IGNOU HQs.

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13 PREVENTION OF MALPRACTICE/NOTICE FOR
GENERAL PUBLIC
Students seeking admission to various academic programmes of Indira Gandhi National Open University are advised
to directly contact IGNOU headquarters at New Delhi or Regional Centres of IGNOU only. Students interacting with
intermediaries shall do so at their own risk and cost.
However, in case of any specific complaint regarding fraudulent institutions, fleecing students etc., please contact
any of the following members of the Malpractices Prevention Committee:
1. Director, Research Unit (Tele: 29534336)
2. Director, SSC (Tele: 29535714)
3. Director, RSD (Tele: 2953 2118, 29572412)
4. Registrar, SED (Tele: 2953 5828, 29572204)
5. Registrar, SRD (Tele: 2953 2741,9571302)
6. Registrar, MPDD (Tele: 29534521,29572002)
7. Deputy Registrar, F&A (Tele: 29534934)
8. Registrar (SRD) (Tele: 29571302)

Alternatively, complaints may be faxed on 29532312.

Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ignou.ac.in
Note: Except the above mentioned complaints, no other queries will be entertained at the above phone numbers.
As per directions of Hon‘ble Supreme Court of India ragging is prohibited. If any incident of ragging comes to the
notice of the authority the concerned student shall be given liberty to explain and if his explanation is not found
satisfactory, authority would expel him from the University.
IGNOU admissions are made strictly on the basis of merit. Only those learners who satisfy the eligibility criteria
fixed by the university will be admitted. Learners will not be admitted if they are not eligibile as per the eligibility
criteria. Therefore, the candidates should not be misled by the false promises of admission made by any private in
dividuals or institution.

14 PLACEMENT SERVICES
In order to further extend learner support services to its geographically distributed student population who are
pursuing various IT and Non-IT related Degree, Diploma and Masters Programme, the university has established
the Campus Placement Cell (CPC). The mission and endeavor of CPC is to enhance and facilitate the process of
prospective suitable employment opportunities that are commensurate with the personal profiles of our learners.
All students interested in seeking the assistance of CPC for procuring suitable job opportunities are requested to
send their current resume/biodata to [email protected]. They are further advised to visit our home
page www.ignou.ac.infor regular updates on placement related activities.

15 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CELL

In order to implement the provisions of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions)
Regulations, 2012, IGNOU has setup an Equal Opportunity Cell with the objectives of safeguarding the interests of
all the students without any prejudice to their caste, creed, religion, language, ethnicity, gender and disability so
that equality is promoted among all the sections of students.

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16 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL: WHOM TO CONTACT FOR
WHAT
IGNOU has a robust mechanism in place for redressal of student grievances. A Special Online Portal –
IGNOU Grievance Redress and Management (iGRAM) has been developed for this purpose. Students can
submit their grievances on iGRAM online and track the response. iGRAM can be accessed at
http://igram.ignou.ac.in/.

A dedicated Student Service Centre has been set up at the HQ to respond to the queries and grievances of
the students. The Student Service Centre can be contacted at the contact details provided below.

Contact Details of Student Service Centre

1 General Enquiry (Student Support Services and Phone: 011-29572514, 29572513, 29572516
Student Grievances, pre-admission Inquiry of
various Programmes in IGNOU, etc)
2. Director, SSC, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, Phone: 011-29572505
New Delhi – 110068 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

For specific queries related to Admission, Study Material, Assignment, Examination, Counselling etc. the students
may contact the following:

Sl. Issues Authority to be contacted

No.

1 Identity Card, Fee Receipt, Bonafide Concerned Regional Centre

Certificate, Migration, Certificate,
Scholarship Forms, change of name,
correction ofname/address
2 Non-receipt of study material Registrar (MPDD), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
[email protected], Ph: 011-29572008, 29572012
3 Change of Elective/Medium/opting of left Concerned Regional Centre
over electives/ Deletion of excess credits
4 Credit Transfer Student Registration Division, Block No. 1 &
3, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
Email: [email protected]
5 Purchase of Audio/Video CDs Marketing Unit, EMPC, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-
110068
Email: [email protected]
6 Academic Content Director of the School concerned (www.ignou.ac.in)
7 Approval of a Project Synopsis Project Co-ordinator in the Concerned School of Studies/
Regional Centres
8. International Students residing in Director, International Division, IGNOU, Block-15,
India should contact Section K, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. Tel. Nos. :
29533987; 29571681
E-mail : [email protected]

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Sl. Issues related Contact No. Controlling E-mail ID
No. Officer &
Telephone No.
9 Issue of Degree/ Diploma 011-29572213 Asstt. [email protected]
Certificate/ Despatch of returned 011-29535438 Registrar
Degrees/ Verification of 011-
Degrees/Convocation 29572224
10 Issue of Hall Ticket/ Correction in 011-29572209 Asstt. [email protected]
the hall ticket for handicapped 011-29572202 Registrar [email protected]
student s/ Non-receipt of hall 011- [email protected]
tickets for term-end- examination 29535064
& Entrance Test/Entrance,
Test Results/Queries related to dispatch
of attendance, list of examinees etc./
writer
11 Declaration of results of Masters & 011-29572212 Section [email protected]
Bachelors degree level Officer 011- [email protected]
programme/Issueof 29536103
grade card and provisional certificate of [email protected]
Masters and Bachelors degree level
prog./ Practical marks of all programmes
12 Declaration of results of Masters, 011-29572211 Section [email protected]
Bachelor and Diploma programme/Issue Officer 011- [email protected]
of gradecard and provisional certificate of 29536743
Masters, Bachelor and Diploma level
programme
13 Declaration of results of DPE and 011-29572208 Section [email protected]
Certificate programme/ Issue of Officer 011-
grade card and provisional 29536405
certificate of DPE & Certificate
level programme
14 Verification of genuineness ofprovisional 011-29572210 Section [email protected]
certificate and grade card/ Issue of Officer 011-
Transcript 29536405
15 Queries related to UFM cases 011-29572208 Section Officer [email protected]
011-29576405
16 Status of Project Report of all 011-29571324 Asstt.Registr [email protected]
Programmes/ Dissertation and Viva marks 011-29571321 ar 011-
29532294
17 Queries related to Assignment Marks 011-29571325 Asstt.Registr [email protected]
011-29571319 ar 011-
29571313
18 Students general enquiries and 011-29572218 Asstt. Registrar [email protected]
grievances/ Issue of duplicate mark 011-29571313
sheet
29 Discrepancy in grade card, non 011-29572208 Dy. Director/ [email protected]
updation of grade/marks in the 011-29572211 Asstt.Director
011-29572212 [email protected]
grade card etc.
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

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17 ADDRESSES & CODES OF REGIONAL CENTRES
Sl. REGIONAL CENTRE, ADDRESS OF THE JURISDICTION
NO. NAME AND CODE NO. REGIONAL CENTRE
OF LEARNER SUPPORT TEL., FAX & E-MAIL
CENTRES

1. AGARTALA REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF TRIPURA (DISTRICT:

RC CODE :26 REGIONAL CENTRE DHALAI, NORTH TRIPURA,SOUTH
M.B.B. COLLEGE COMPOUND TRIPURA, WEST TRIPURA, GOMATI,
P.O. AGARTALA COLLEGE KHOWAL, SEPAHIJALA, UNOKOTI)
AGARTALA – 799004,TRIPURA
PH.OFF : 0381-2519391/2516714 FAX
:0381-2516266
E-MAIL : [email protected]

2. AHMEDABAD REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF GUJARAT (DISTRICT:

RC CODE : 09 REGIONAL CENTRE AHMEDABAD, ANAND,
OPP. NIRMA UNIVERSITY SARKHEJ BANASHKA NTHA, BHARUCH,
GANDHINAGAR HIGHWAY CHHARODI DAHOD, GANDHI NAGAR,
AHMEDABAD - 382481, GUJARAT MESHANA, PATAN, SABARKANTHA,
PH.OFF : 02717-242976 SURAT, VADODARA, VALSAD,
FAX : DANG, KHEDA, NARMADA,
E-MAIL : [email protected] NAVSARI, PANCHMAHAL, TAPI
ARAVALLI), DAMAN & DADRA
NAGAR HAVELI (U.T)

3. AIZWAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF MIZORAM (DISTRICT :

RC CODE : 19 REGIONAL CENTRE AIZWAL, LUNGLEI, KOLASIB,
HOUSE NO. YC-10, ROPIRA BUILDING, MAMIT, SERCHHIP, SAIHA,
CHALTLANG DAWRKAWN, CHAMPHAI,
AIZAWL - 796012, MIZORAM PH.OFF LAWNGTLAI,SAITUAL,HNAHTHIAL)
: 0389-2391692/2390669
E-MAIL : [email protected]

4. ALIGARH REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

RC CODE : 47 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: ALIGARH, BUDAUN,
SRI TIKA RAM KANYA ETAH, ETAWAH,FIROZABAD,
MAHAVIDYALAYA,RAMGHAT ROAD, KASGANJ (KASHIRAM NAGAR),
ALIGARH-202001, UTTAR PRADESH HATHRAS (MAHAMAYA NAGAR),
PH.OFF : 0571-2700120,2701365 MAINPURI
FAX :0571-2402147
E-MAIL : [email protected]
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
5. ANGUL IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE STATE OF ODISHA
RC CODE : 89 ANGUL PLOT NO.758-759, (DISTRICT : SAMBALPUR,
SIMILIPADA CHOWK ANGUL 759122 ODISHA PH.OFF:
JHARSUGUDA, SUNDARGARH,
06764 - 230016/17
BARGARH, DEBAGARH,
(For Students Support Services) 230018
SUBARNAPUR, BOUDH AND
(RC Office: Administration & Finance) 230019 (RD
ANGUL)
Office)
E- MAIL: rcangul.ignou.ac.in

5. BANGALORE REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF KARNATAKA ( DISTRICT:

RC Code: 13 REGIONAL CENTRE BANGALORE, BANGALORE RURAL,
BMTC Old Divisional Office (South)No.70-46-30/11 CHIKBALLAPUR, CHITRADURGA,
Ward No.117, Behind BMTC Bus Stand, DAVANAGERE, KOLAR,
Shanthinagar, BA NGALORE-560027,KARNATAKA SHIMOGA, TUMKUR, RAMANAGARA,
PH.OFF :080-29607272/29601235, CHAMARAJANAGAR, CHIKMAGALUR
Mob.No.9449337272 DAKSHINA KANNADA, HASSAN,
FAX :080-26644848 KODAGU, MANDYA, MYSORE, UDUPI)
E-MAIL : [email protected]
6. BHAGA LPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF BIHAR ( DISTRICT:
RC CODE: 82 REGIONAL CENTRE BHAGALPUR, BANKA & MUNGER)
ROOM NO.305, INSTITUTIONAL AREA
MITHAPUR, PATNA-800001, Bihar
Ph. No. 0641-2610055
E-MAIL : [email protected]

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NO. NAME AND CODE NO. REGIONAL CENTRE TEL.,
OF LEARNER FAX & E-MAIL
SUPPORT CENTRES

7. BHOPAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

RC CODE: 15 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: ALIRAJPUR, BHIND, DATIA,
12, ARERA HILLS, BHOPA L-462 011 MADHYA HARDA, KHANDWA, MANDSAUR,
PRADESH NEEMUCH, RAJGARH, SHAJAPUR, BAWANI,
PH.OFF : 0755-2578455/ 2578452/ 2762524 FAX BHOPAL, DEWAS, GUNA, HOSHANGABAD,
:0755-2578454 JHABUA, KHARGONE, MORENA, RATLAM,
E-MAIL : [email protected] SHEOPUR, VIDISHA, ASHOK NAGAR,
BETUAL, BURHANPUR, DHAR, GWALIOR,
INDORE, RAISEN, REWA, SEHORE,
SHIVPURI, UJJAIN)

8. BHUBANESHWAR REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF ORISSA :

RC CODE: 21 REGIONAL CENTRE
BHA DRAK, BALASORE, CUTTACK,
C - 1, INSTITUTIONAL AREA
DHENKANAL, GANJAM, GAJAPATI,
BHUBANESHWAR-751 013 ORISSA
JAJPUR, JAGATSINGHPUR, KHORDHA,
PH.OFF : 0674-2301348/2301250/2301352 FAX
KEONJHAR, KANDHAMAL, KENDRAPARA,
:0674-2300349
MAYURBHANJ,NAYAGARH, PURI, SRC-
E-MAIL : [email protected]
KANDHMAL

9. BIJAPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF KARNATAKA COVERING

RC CODE: 85 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICTS BAGA LKOTE, BIJAPUR,
1st Floor, Plaza II, Tourism Department Building BIDAR, GULBARGA, KOPPAL RAICHUR,
(Opposite to Dr.B.R.A mbedkar Stadium) Indi Road YADGIR, HAVERI, GADAG, BELLA RY,
VIJAYAPURA-586101 KARNATAKA BELGAUM AND DHARWAD) STATE OF
PH.OFF : 08352-252006 MAHARASHTRA (DISTRICTS
FAX : 08352-256005 SOLAPUR,LATUR)
E-MAIL : [email protected]

10. CHANDIGARH REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF PUNJAB (DISTRICT: PATIALA,

RC CODE: 06 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE MOHALI, RUP NAGAR, FATEHGARH
Chaudhry Devi Lal Memorial Centre for Learning SAHEB), STATE OF HARYANA
(CCDL) Plot No 5 Madhya Marg Sector-28 Chandigarh- (DISTRICT: AMBALA, PANCHKULA),
160002 E-Mail: [email protected] CHANDIGARH (U.T.)
E-MAIL : [email protected]

11. CHENNAI REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF TAMIL NADU ( DISTRICT:

RC CODE: 25 REGIONAL CENTRE CHENNAI, CHENGALPATTU,THIRUVALLUR,
PERIYAR THIDAL, # 84/1,EVK SAMPATH SALAI KANCHIPURAM, VELLORE,
VEPERY, CHENNAI–600007, TAMILNADU PH.OFF RANIPET,TIRUPATTUR,THIRUVANNAMALAI
: 044-26618040,26618489 , KRISHNAGIRI, DHARMAPURI, SALEM,
FAX :044-24312799 NAMAKKAL, KALLAKURICHI, VILLUPURAM,
E-MAIL : [email protected] CUDDALORE,MAYILADUTHURAI,
PERAMBALUR, NAGAPATTINAM,
PUDUCHERRY (U.T.)
12. COCHIN REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF KERALA (DISTRICT:
RC CODE: 14 REGIONAL CENTRE ALAPPUZHA, ERNAKULAM, IDUKKI,
KALOOR COCHIN - 682 017, KERALA PH.OFF KOTTAYAM, PALAKKAD, THIRUSSUR,
: 0484-2340203 LAKSHADWEEP(U.T.)
FAX :NA
E-MAIL : [email protected]

13. DARBHANGA REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF BIHAR ( DISTRICT: BEGUSARAI,

RC CODE: 46 REGIONAL CENTRE DARBHANGA, EAST CHAMPARAN,
LALIT NARAYAN MITHLA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, GOPALGANJ,
KAMESHWAR NAGAR, NEAR CENTRAL BANK, SHEOHAR, SITAMARHI, SAMISTIPUR,
DARBHANGA -846004, BIHAR MADUBANI, MUZAFFARPUR & WEST
PH.OFF : 06272-251833,251862 CHAMPARAN)
RC website :www.rcdarbhanga.ignou.ac.in
E-MAIL : [email protected]

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NO NAME AND CODE NO. REGIONAL CENTRE
. OF LEARNER TEL., FAX & E-MAIL
SUPPORT CENTRES

14. DEHRADUN REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF UTTARAKHAND ( DISTRICT:

RC CODE:31 REGIONAL CENTRE DEHRADUN, PAURI, CHAMOLI,
NANOOR KHERA, TAPOVAN, RAIPUR ROAD TEHRI, UTTARAKASHI,
DEHRADUN - 248 008 UTTRAKHAND RUDRAPRAYAG, HARIDWAR, NAINITAL,
PH.OFF : 0135-2789200/2789205 ALMORA, PITHORAGARH, US NAGAR,
FAX : NA CHAMPAWAT,
E-MAIL : [email protected] BAGESHWAR)

15. DELHI 1 REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF DELHI (COVERING AREAS

RC CODE: 07 REGIONAL CENTRE OF MEHRAULI, CHANAKYAPURI, LODHI
PLOT NO J-2-1 BLOCK- B 1, MOHAN COOPERATIVE COLONY, SOUTHEXTENSION,
INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MATHURAROAD, R.K. PURAM, VASANT KUNJ, SAKET,
NEW DELHI - 110 044 GREEN PARK, LAJPAT NAGAR, G.K.,
PH.OFF : 011-26990085, 26990089 MALVIYA NAGAR, BHOGAL, ASHRAM,
FAX :011-26990084 HAUZ KHAS, MUNIRIKA, OKHLA,
E-MAIL : [email protected] SANGAM VIHAR, FRIENDS COLONY,
BADA RPUR) STATE OF HARYANA
(DISTRICT: FARIDABAD, PALWAL)

16. DELHI 2 REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF DELHI (COVERING AREAS

RC CODE: 29 REGIONAL CENTRE OF KARALA, PRAHLADPUR, BANAGAR,
C/o IAEA HOUSE, 17-B, LIBASPUR, RAMA VIHAR, RANI BAGH,
INDRAPRASTHA ESTATE, SULTAN PURI, BUD VIHAR,
MAHATMA GANDHI MARG, MANGOLPURI, PITAMPURA, JAHANGIR
NEW DELHI - 110 002 PURI, JHARODA MAJA, BURARI, DR.
PH.OFF : 011-23392374/ 23392376, 23392737 MUKHERJEE NAGAR, MODEL TOWN,
FAX :011-23392375 SHAKURPUR COLONY, GTB
E-MAIL : [email protected] NAGAR,ASHOK
VIHAR, SHASTRI NAGAR, CIVIL
LINES, YAMUNA VIHAR,
NAND NAGRI BHR)

17. DELHI 3 REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF DELHI (COVERING AREAS OF

RC CODE: 38 REGIONAL CENTRE MUNDKA, NANGLOI JAT,
DELHI LIBRARY ASSOCIATION BUILDING, PEERAGARHI, PUNJABI BA GH, BAKA
RANGANATHAN BHAWAN NEAR, ‗C‘ BLOCK, RWALA, MEERA BAGH, MOTI
COMMUNITY CENTRE, NARAINA VIHAR, NAGAR, TILAK NAGAR, TILANGPUR,
NEW DELHI - 110 028 KOTLA, VIKASPURI, SUBHASH
PH.OFF : 011-25774255/25774256 NAGAR, UTTAM NAGAR, JANAKPURI,
E-MAIL : [email protected] NAZAFGARH, MAHAVIR ENC.,
SAGARPUR, DWARKA,PALAM, PALAM
FARMS, KAPASERA, DHAULA KUAN,
NARAINA, MAHIPALPUR, MANSAROVAR
GARDEN) STATE OF HARYANA
(DISTRICT: GURGAON, MEWAT)

18. DEOGHAR REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF JHARKHAND COVERING

RC CODE: 87 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICTS DEOGHAR, GODDA,
MANDAKINI SADAN BASUWA DIH, SAHIBGANJ, PAKUR, DUMKA, JAMTARA,
ROHINI ROAD, DEOGHAR, & GIRIDIH)
JASIDIH, JHARKHAND- 814142
PH.OFF : 06432-34448
E-MAIL : [email protected]

19. GANGTOK REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF SIKKIM

RC CODE: 24 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT:GANGTOK,PAKYONG,GYALS
5TH MILE TADONG, NH-10, BELOW CENTRAL HING,SORENG,MANGAN,NAMCHI)
REFERAL HOSPITAL,
GANGTOK - 737102 SIKKIM
PH.OFF :03592-231102
FAX : 03592-231103
E-MAIL : [email protected]

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. OF LEARNER TEL., FAX & E-MAIL
SUPPORT
CENTRES

20. GUWAHATI REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF ASSAM ( DISTRICT:

RC CODE:04 IGNOU REGIONALCENTRE KARBIANGLONG, MARIGAON,
HOUSE NO 71, GMCH ROAD, CHRISTIAN BASTI DARRANG, KAMRUP, NALBARI,
GUWAHATI-781005, ASSAM BARPETA, BONGAIGAON, GOALPARA,
PH.OFF : 0361-2343771/ 2343785 KOKRAJHAR, DHUBRI, NORTH CACHAR
FAX :0361-2343784 HILLS, CACHAR,
E-MAIL : [email protected] HAILAKANDI,KARIMGANJ,
KAMRUP METROPOLITAN, BAKSA,
UDALGURI, CHIRANG,BAJALI)

21. HYDERABAD REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF TELENGANA ( DISTRICT:

REGIONAL CENTRE ADILABAD,BHADRADRI-
RC CODE: 01 First Floor, M-5 Block, Manoranjan Complex, KOTHAGUDEM, HYDERABAD,
Telangana State Housing Board Complex, JAGTIAL,JANGAON,JYAYASHANKAR
(Adjacent to Gandhi Bhavan Metro Station, M J Road BHOOPALPALLY,JOGULAMBA-
Nampally, HYDERABAD - 500001,Telangana PH.OFF : GADWAL,KARIM NAGAR,
040-23117550, Mob.No.9492451812 KAMAREDDY,KOMARAM BHEEM
FAX :NA ASIFABAD,KHAMMAM, MEDAK,
E-MAIL : [email protected] MAHABUB NAGAR,
MAHABUBABAD,MANCHERIAL,
MEDCHAL,MEDAK, NALGONDA,
NAGARKURNOOL,
NIZAMABAD,NIRMAL,PEDDAPALLE,
RAJANNA SIRCILLA, RANGA
REDDY,SANGAREDDY,SIDDIPET,SU
RYAPET,VIKARABAD,WANAPARTHY,
WARANGAL (RURAL), WARANGAL
(URBAN),YADADRI-BHUVANAGIRI,
MULUGU,NARAYANPET
22. IMPHAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF MANIPUR (DISTRICT:
RC CODE: 17 REGIONAL CENTRE BISHNUPUR, CHURACHANDPUR,
ASHA JINA COMPLEX, NORTH AOC CHANDEL, IMPHAL EAST, IMPHAL
IMPHAL-795001MANIPUR WEST, SENAPATI, TAMENGLONG,
PH.OFF : 0385-2421190/2421191 FAX THOUBAL, UKHRUL)
:0385-2421192
E-MAIL : [email protected], [email protected]

23. ITANAGAR REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

RC CODE: 03 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: ANJAW, CHANGLANG,
HORNBILL COMPLEX, ‘‗C‘ SECTOR (NEAR EAST KAMENG, EAST SIANG, KURUNG
CENTRAL SCH.) NAHARLAGUN KUMEY, LOHIT, LOWER DIBA NG
ITANAGAR -791110, ARUNACHAL PRADESH VALLEY, LOWER SUBANSIRI, PAPUM
PH.OFF : 0360-2247536, 0360-2351705 PARE, TAWANG, TIRAP, UPPER
FAX :0360-2350990 DIBANG, UPPER SUBANSIRI, UPPER
E-MAIL : [email protected] SIANG, WEST KAMENG, WEST SIANG)

24. JABALPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

RC CODE: 41 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: ANNUPUR BALAGHAT,
2ND FLOOR, RAJSHEKHAR BHA VAN, RANI CHHINDWARA, DINDORI, JABALPUR,
DURGAVATI VISHVAVIDYALAYA CAMPUS, KATNI, MANDLA, NARSINGAPUR,
PACHPEDHI, JABALPUR - 482001 SEONI, SHAHDOL, SIDDHI,
PH.OFF : 0761-2600411/2609896 / 2600219 FAX SINGRAULI, UMARIA, DAMOH,
:0761-2609919 PANNA, SAGAR, CHHATARPUR,
E-MAIL : [email protected] REWA , SATNA,TIKAMGARH)

25. JAIPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF RAJASTHAN ( DISTRICT:

RC CODE: 23 REGIONAL CENTRE AJMER, ALWAR, BARAN,
70/ 79, SECTOR-7, PATEL MARG, MANSAROVAR, BHARATPUR, BHILWARA, BUNDI,
JAIPUR - 302 020 RAJASTHAN CHITTORGARH, CHURU, DAUSA,
PH.OFF : 0141-2785730 DHOLPUR, HANUMANGARH, JAIPUR,
FAX : JHALAWAR, JHUNJHUNU, KARAULI,
E-MAIL : [email protected] KOTA, SAWAI MADHOPUR, SIKAR,
SRI GANGANAGAR & TONK)

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CENTRES
26. JAMMU REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR
RC CODE: 12 REGIONAL CENTRE (JAMMU REGION –DISTRICT:
SPMR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, PREMISES DODA, JAMMU, KATHUA, KISHTWAR,
AUROBINDO BLOCK, 1ST FLOOR,CANAL ROAD, POONCH, RAJOURI, RAMBAN,
JAMMU - 180 001, JAMMU & KASHMIR REASI, SAMBA, UDHAMPUR)
PH.OFF : 0191-2546529
FAX :0191-2585154
E-MAIL : [email protected]

27. JODHPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF RAJASTHAN COVERING

RC CODE:88 REGIONALCENTRE, DISTRICTS JODHPUR, BARMER,
PLOT NO. 439, OPP. PAL LINK ROAD, JAISALMER, RAJASMAND, UDAIPUR,
KAMLA NAGAR HOSPITAL, BIKANER, JALORE, SIROHI, NAGOUR,
JODHPUR-342008 RAJASTHAN DUNGARPUR, PALI,
PH.OFF : 0291-2012987 PRATAPGARH,BANSWARA
E-MAIL : [email protected]

28. JORHAT REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF ASSAM ( DISTRICT: NAGAON,

RC CODE: 37 REGIONAL CENTRE GOLAGHAT, JORHAT, SHIVASAGAR,
P.O. KOROKATOLY,BALIGAON, DIBRUGA RH, TINSUKIA, LAKHIMPUR,
JORHAT-785015, ASSAM DHEMAJI, SONITPUR, BISWANATH,
PH.OFF : 0376-2951116, 2951114 CHARAIDEO, HOJAI & MAJULI
E-MAIL : [email protected]

REGIONAL DIRECTOR
29. KARNAL STATE OF HARYANA (DISTRICT:
RC CODE: 10 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE
BHIWANI, FATEHABAD, HISAR, JHAJJAR,
KARNAL PLOT No.05,SECTOR-12 JIND, KAITHAL, KARNAL, KURUKSHETRA,
(PART 1) URBAN ESTATE MAHENDRAGARH, PANIPAT, REWARI,
KARNAL -132001 (HARYANA) ROHTAK, SIRSA, SONIPAT, CHARKHI
PH.OFF :0184-2271514 DADRI, YAMUNANAGAR)
E-MAIL : [email protected]

30. KHANNA REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF PUNJAB (DISTRICT:

RC CODE: 22 REGIONAL CENTRE GURDASPUR, AMRITSAR, TARN TARAN,
I.T.I. BUILDING BULEPUR, KAPURTHALA,MALERKOTLA,PATHANKOT,S
(DISTRICT LUDHIANA) KHANNA – 141401 RI MUKTSAR SAHIB,
PUNJAB JALANDHAR, HOSHIARPUR, SBS
PH.OFF : 01628-229993/237361 NAGAR/NAWANSHAHR, BARNALA,
E-MAIL : [email protected] SANGRUR, BATHINDA, MANSA, MUKTSAR,
LUDHIANA, FAZILKA,FEROZEPUR,
FARIDKOT,MOGA)
31. KOHIMA REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF NAGALAND ( DISTRICT:
RC CODE: 20 REGIONAL CENTRE KOHIMA, DIMAPUR, WOKHA,
NEAR MOUNT HERMON SCHOOL, DON BOSCO, HR. MOKOKCHUNG, ZUNHEBOTO,
SEC SCHOOL ROAD, KENDOUZOU, TUENSANG, LONGLENG, KIPHIRE, MON,
KOHIMA – 797001 NAGALAND PEREN, PHEK)
PH.OFF : 0370-2260366/2260167
FAX :0370-2260216
E-MAIL : [email protected]

32. KOLKATA REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF WEST BENGAL

RC CODE: 28 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: KOLKATA, NORTH 24
BIKA SH BHA WAN, 4TH FLOOR, NORTH BLOCK, PARAGANAS, SOUTH 24
SALT LAKE, BIDHAN NAGAR, KOLKATA - 700 091 PARAGANAS, PURBA, MEDINIPUR,
WEST BENGAL PASCHIM MEDINIPUR, BANKURA,
PH.OFF : 033-23349850, 23592719, HOWRAH, HOOGHLY, PURULIA,
033-23589323( RCL) BURDWAN, NADIA)
FAX :033-23347576
E-MAIL : [email protected]

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NO NAME AND CODE NO. REGIONAL CENTRE
. OF LEARNER TEL., FAX & E-MAIL
SUPPORT
CENTRES
33. KORAPUT REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF ORISSA (DISTRICT:
RC CODE: 44 REGIONAL CENTRE KORAPUT, MALKANGIRI,
DISTRICT AGRICULTURE OFFICE ROAD, RAYAGADA, NABARANGPUR,
BEHIND WOMEN‘S COLLEGE AT/PO/DISTT.- KALAHANDI, NUAPADA,
KORAPUT-764020,ORISSA BALANGIR)
PH.OFF : 06852-251535
FAX : 06852-252503
E-MAIL : [email protected]

34. LUCKNOW REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

RC CODE: 27 REGIONAL CENTRE 5-C/INS- (DISTRICT: AURAIYA, BAHRAICH,
1, SECTOR-5, BALRAMPUR, BANDA, BARABANKI,
VRINDAVAN YOJNA, TELIBAGH BAREILLY, BASTI, CHITRAKUT,
LUCKNOW-226029 FAIZA BAD, FARUKHABAD
PH. OFF : 0522-2442832 (FATEHGARH), FATEHPUR, GONDA,
E-MAIL : [email protected] HAMIRPUR, HARDOI,JALAUN
(ORAI), JHANSI, KANNAUJ,
KANPUR RURAL, KANPUR URBAN,
KAUSHAMBI, LAKHIMPUR(KHERI),
LALITPUR, LUCKNOW, MAHOBA,
PILIBHIT,RAEBAREILY,
SHAHJANANPUR, SHRAVASTI,
SIDHARTHNAGAR, SITAPUR,
UNNAO)
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
35. MADURAI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE STATE OF TAMIL NADU ( DISTRICT:
RC CODE: 43 SIKKANDAR CHAVADI, COIMBATORE, DINDIGUL, ERODE,
ALANGANALLUR ROAD, KARUR, MADURAI, NILGIRIS,
MADURAI-625018 PUDUKKOTTAI, RAMA-
TAMIL NADU NATHPURAM, SIVAGANGAI,
PH.OFF : 0452-2380733 THANJAVUR, THENI,
: 0452-2380775 THIRUVARUR, THOOTHUKUDI,
FAX : 0452-2380588 TIRUNELVELI AND TENKASI
E-MAIL : [email protected] TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, TIRUPUR,
VIRUDHUNAGAR AND ARIYALUR)
36. MUMBAI REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
RC CODE: 49 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: MUMBA I, THANE,
PLOT NO.43, SECTOR 09, RAIGARH, RATNAGIRI PALGHAR,
OPP.DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, MUMBAI SUBURBAN)
NEW PANVEL EAST, TALUKA-
PANVEL,DISTT-RAIGAD,
MUMBAI-410206, MAHARASHTRA PH.OFF
: 022-27489764
FAX :022-25925411
E-MAIL : [email protected]

37. NAGPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

RC CODE: 36 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: AMRAVATI, BULDHA NA,
GYAN VATIKA 14, HINDUSTAN COLONIY AKOLA, WASHIM, HINGOLI,
AMARAVATI ROAD NAGPUR 440033 PARBHANI, NANDED, YAVATMAL,
MAHARASHTRA WARDHA, CHANDRAPUR, NAGPUR,
PH. OFF : 0712-2536999, 2537999, 0712-202200 BHA NDARA, GONDIA,GADCHIROLI)
FAX :0712-2538999
E-MAIL : [email protected]

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. OF LEARNER TEL., FAX & E-MAIL
SUPPORT
CENTRES

38. NOIDA REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF UTTAR

RC CODE: 39 REGIONAL CENTRE PRADESH(DISTRICT: GAUTAM BUDH
C- 53, SECTOR 62 INSTITUTIONAL AREA NOIDA NAGAR, GHAZIABAD, MEERUT,
201305 UTTAR PRADESH BA GHPAT,
PH.OFF : 0120-2405012/2405014 FAX BULA NDSHAHR,HAPUR)
:0120-2405013 STATE OF DELHI (MAYUR VIHAR
E-MAIL : [email protected] PH – I & II, MAYUR VIHAR EXTN.,
VASUNDHARAENCLAVE)
39. PANAJI REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF GOA
RC CODE: 08 REGIONAL CENTRE H. NO. (DISTRICT: NORTH GOA,
1576, SOUTH GOA), STATE OF
NEAR P&T STAFF QUARTERS, ALTO PORVORIM KARNATAKA (DISTRICT:
P.O. POVORIM-403521 GOA UTTARAKANNAD)
PH.OFF : 0832-2414553 STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
E-MAIL : [email protected] (DISTRICT: SINGDHDURG)

40. PATNA REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF BIHAR ( DISTRICT: ARWAL,

RC CODE: 05 REGIONAL CENTRE AURANGABAD, BHOJPUR, BUXAR,
INSTITUTIONAL AREA, MITHAPUR GAYA, JAMUI, JEHANABAD, KAIMUR,
PATNA-800 001, BIHAR LAKSHISARAI, NALANDA, NAWADA,
PH.OFF : 0612-2219539/2219541 FAX PATNA, ROHTAS, SHEIKHPURA,
:0612-2219538 VAISHALI, SIWAN, SARAN)
E-MAIL : [email protected]

41. PORT BLAIR REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU ANDAMAN & NICOBA R ISLANDS
REGIONAL CENTRE (U.T.) (DISTRICT: NORTH & MIDDLE
RC CODE: 02
KANNADA SANGHA BUILDING, OPPOSITE CENTRAL ANDAMAN, SOUTH ANDAMAN,
WORKSHOP APWD, 18, TAGORE ROAD, MOHANPURA, NICOBA R)
PORT BLAIR, SOUTH-744104 ANDAMAN
& NICOBAR, ISLANDS PH.OFF :03192-
242888
FAX : 03192-230111
E-MAIL : [email protected]

42. PUNE REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

RC CODE: 16 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: NANDURBA R, DHULE,
1ST FLOOR, MSFC BUILDING JALGAON, AURANGABAD, NASIK,
270, SENAPATI BAPAT ROAD PUNE JALNA, AHMADNAGAR, BID, PUNE,
- 411 016MAHARASHTRA OSMANABAD, , SANGLI, SATARA,
PH.OFF : 020-25671867/25651321 FAX KOLHAPUR)
:020-25671864
E-MAIL : [email protected]

43. RAGHUNATHGANJ REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF WEST BENGAL

RC CODE: 50 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: MURSHIDABAD,
KARMATIRTHA COMPLEX,1st FLOOR,B- BIRBHUM, MALDA)
9,UMARPUR, (NEAR UMARPUR CROSSING
HAAT BAZAR), P.O-GHORSHALA, P.S-
RAGHUNATHGANJ, DIST- MURSHIDABAD
WEST BENGA L-742 235
PH.OFF : 03483-271555/271666
E-MAIL : [email protected]

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NO NAME AND CODE NO. REGIONAL CENTRE
. OF LEARNER TEL., FAX & E-MAIL
SUPPORT CENTRES

44. RAIPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF CHHATTISGARH

RC CODE: 35 REGIONAL CENTRE IGNOU (DISTRICT: BILA SPUR, DHAMTARI,
COMPLEX, KACHNA RAIPUR - DURG, JANJGIR-CHAMPA,
492014 CHHATTISGARH JASHPUR, KANKER, KAWARDHA,
PH.OFF : 0771-2283285, 2971322 KORBA, KORIYA,MAHASAMUND,
FAX :0771-2971323 RAJGARH, RAIPUR, RAJNANDGAON,
E-MAIL : [email protected] SURAJPUR, SARGUJA, BALOD,
BALODBAZAR, BA LRAMPUR,
BEMETARA, GARIABA NDH,
MUNGELI, BASTA R, NARAYANPUR,
DANTEWADA, BIJAPUR, SUKMA,
KUNDAGOAN)

45. RAJKOT REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF GUJARAT

RC CODE: 42 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: RAJKOT, KACHCHH,
SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS JAMNAGAR, PORBANDAR,
RAJKOT-360005,GUJARAT JUNAGADH, AMRELI, BHAVNAGAR,
PH.OFF : 0281-2572988 SURENDRANAGAR, DEV-BHOOMI
FAX : 0281-2571603 DWARKA, GIR-SOMNATH, BOTAD,
E-MAIL : [email protected] MORBI), & DIU(U.T.)

46. RANCHI REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF JHARKHAND

RC CODE: 32 REGIONAL CENTRE 2nd (DISTRICT: RANCHI, LOHARDAGA,
FLOOR, KRISHNA MALL, GUMLA, SIMDEGA, PALAMU,
ASHOK NAGAR LATEHAR, GARHWA, WEST
RANCHI - 834022, JHARKHAND SINGHBHUM, SARAIKELA
PH.OFF : 0651-2244688, 2244699, 2244677 KHARSAWAN, EAST SINGHBHUM,
FAX :NA HAZARIBAGH, CHATRA,
E-MAIL : [email protected] KODERMA, KHUNTI,
RAMGARH,BOKARO, DHANBAD)

47. SAHARSA REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF BIHAR COVERING

RC CODE: 86 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICTS: KHAGARIYA, SAHARSA,
KOSHI CHOWK SUPAUL, MADHEPURA, KATIHAR,
SHARSHA-852201, BIHAR ARARIYA, KISHANGANJ & PURNEA)
PH.OFF : 06478-219015/295252
FAX :
E-MAIL : [email protected]

48 SHILLONG REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF MEGHALAYA

. RC CODE: 18 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: EAST GARO HILLS,
UMSHING, MAWKYNROH, NEHU CAMPUS, EAST JAINTIA HILLS , EAST KHASI
SHILLONG - 793 022 HILLS, NORTH GARO HILLS,
MEGHALAYA RI-BHOI, SOUTH GARO HILLS,
PH.OFF : 0364-2521117/2521271/0364-2520503 SOUTH WEST GARO HILLS,
FAX :0364-2521271 SOUTH WEST KHASI HILLS,
E-MAIL : [email protected] WEST GARO HILLS, WEST JAINTIA
HILLS, WEST KHASI HILLS)

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. OF LEARNER TEL., FAX & E-MAIL
SUPPORT
CENTRES

49 SHIMLA REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

. RC CODE: 11 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: BILASPUR, CHAMBA,
BLOCK NO. 9,SDA COMPLEX,KASUMPTI HAMIRPUR, KANGRA, KINNAUR,
SHIMLA-171 009, HIMACHAL PRADESH KULLU, LAHUL & SPITI, MANDI,
PH.OFF : 0177-2624612/2624613 SHIMLA, SIRMAUR, SOLAN, UNA)
FAX :0177-2624611
E-MAIL : [email protected]

50 SILIGURI REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF WEST BENGAL

. RC CODE: 45 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: COOCHBEHAR,
17/ 12 J. C. BOSE ROAD, SUBHAS PALLY, JALPAIGURI, DARJEELING,
SILIGURI - 734001 WEST BENGAL PH.OFF UTTAR DINAJPUR, DAKSHIN
:0353-2526818 DINAJPUR, ALIPURDUAR)
FAX : NA
E-MAIL : [email protected]

51 SRINAGAR REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR

. STATE IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (SRINAGAR REGION-DISTRICT:
RC CODE:30
KURSOO RAJ BAGH, SRINAGAR - 190008 ANANTNAG, BANDIPORE,
JAMMU & KASHMIR(UT) BARAMULLA , BUDGAM, GANDERBAL,
PH.OFF : 0194-2953017 KARGIL, KULGAM, KUPWARA, LEH,
FAX :0194-2311259 PULWAMA SHOPIAN, SRINAGAR)
E-MAIL : [email protected]

52 TRIVANDRUM REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF KERALA

. RC CODE: 40 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: KOLLAM,
RAJADHANI COMPLEX PATHANAMTHITTA,
OPP PRS HOSPITAL, KILLI PPALAM KARAMANA PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM)
TRIVANDRUM -695002 KERALA STATE OF TAMILNADU
PH.OFF : 0471-2344113/2344120 FAX (DISTRICT: KANYAKUMARI)
:0471-2344121
E-MAIL : [email protected]

53 VARANASI REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

. RC CODE: 48 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: AMBEDKAR NAGAR,
GANDHI BHAWAN B.H.U. CAMPUS VARANASI-221005 AZAMGARH, BALLIA, CHANDAULI,
,UTTAR PRADESH PH.OFF : DEORIA, GHAZIPUR, GORAKHPUR,
0542 2368622/2369629/2368448 JAUNPUR, KUSHINAGAR,
FAX : NA MAHARAJGANJ, MAU, MIRZAPUR, SANT
E-MAIL : [email protected] KABIR NAGAR, SANT RAVIDAS NAGAR,
SONEBHADRA, VARANASI, ALLAHABAD,
PRATAPGARH, SULTANPUR)

54 VATAKARA REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF KERALA

. RC CODE: 83 REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: KANNUR, KASARAGOD
NO.14/329 B-E,(ADJ.TO 110 KV.KSEB WAYANAND, KOZHIKODE,
SUBSTATION), ARAKKILAD MALAPPURAM, MAHE, (UNION
ROAD,PUTHUR, KOZHIKODE TERRITORY OF
VATAKARA-673104,KERALA PUDUCHERRY)
PH.OFF : 0496-2516055/2515413/2525281
E-MAIL : [email protected]

55. VIJAYAWADA REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH

RC CODE: 33 REGIONALCENTRES. (DISTRICTS: KRISHNA, GUNTUR,
S.K.P.V.V HINDU HIGH SCHOOL PREMISES, PRAKASHAM, NELLORE,
KOTHAPET, VIJAYWADA 520 001, ANDHRA CHITTOOR,KADAPA,
PRADESH PH.OFF : 0866-2565253/2565959 KURNOOL, ANANTAPUR)
FAX :0866-2565353
E-MAIL : [email protected]

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 56. VISAKHAPATNAM REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
RC CODE: 84 REGIONAL CENTRE COVERING (DISTRICTS : EAST
2nd FLOOR,VUDA COMPLEX GODAVARI, WEST GODAVARI,
USHODAYA JUNCTION PARVATHIPURAM MANYAM,ALLURI
SECTOR-12, MVP COLONY SITHA RAMARAJU, ANAKAPALLI,
VISAKHAPATNAM- 530017 ANDHRA PRADESH KAKINADA, DR.AMBEDKAR
PH.OFF :0891-2511200 KONASEEMA, WEST GODAVARI,
FAX : NA VISAKHAPATNAM, VIZIANAGARAM &
E-MAIL : [email protected] SRIKAKULAM, ELURU INCLUDING
YANAM OF PUDUCHERRY)

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 IGNOU-Army, Assam Rifle, Navy Recognized Regional Centres
Sl. RC RC Address Operational Area Coordinating
No. Code Regional Centre
1 IAEP – KOLKATA 51 REGIONAL DIRECTOR EASTERN COMMAND AREA RC KOLKATA
IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG.
CENTRE COL. EDUCATION,
FORT WILLIAM HQ EASTERN
COMMAND, C/O 99 APO
908542 KOLKATA- 700021
WEST BENGAL 033-22317556
[email protected] IAEP – 5
RC CHANDIGARH
2 IAEP – 52 REGIONAL DIRECTOR
CHANDIMANDIR IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG.
CENTRE COL. EDUCATION (G.S.
EDU. BRANCH) HQ WESTERN
COMMAND CHANDIMANDIR-
134107 HARYANA
0172-2929232, (CIVIL) 2883(MILITARY)
0172-2589423, MOb. NO. 8284083573
[email protected]
3 IAEP – LUCKNOW 53 REGIONAL DIRECTOR CENTRAL COMMAND AREA RC LUCKNOW
IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG.
CENTRE IAEP HQ CENTRAL
COMMAND-GS (EDN)
LUCKNOW – 226002, UTTAR
PRADESH 0522-2482968
(CIVIL); 2670 (MIL)
[email protected]
4 IAEP – PUNE 54 REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOUTHERN COMMAND AREA RC PUNE
IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG.
CENTRE COL. EDUCATION
HQ SOUTHERN
COMMAND GS
(EDN) BRANCH,
PIN-908541 C/O 56 APO
020-26331033 (CIVIL) 2437 (ARMY)
[email protected]

5 IAEP–UDHAMPUR 55 REGIONAL DIRECTOR NORTHERN COMMAND AREA RC JAMMU

IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG.
CENTRE COL. EDUCATION
UTTAR KAMAN MUKHYALAYA
908545 C/O 56 APO, HQ
NORTHERN COMMAND
UDHAMPUR, JAMMU &KASHMIR
01992-242486
[email protected]
6 IAEP – JAIPUR 56 REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOUTH WESTERN COMMAND RC JAIPUR
IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG.
CENTRE EDUCATION BRANCH
HQ SOUTHERN WESTERN
COMMAND C/O 56 APO
908546
JAIPUR,
RAJASTHAN
0141-
6640(MILITARY)
[email protected]

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7 IAEP-NEW DELHI 57 IHQ of MoD (Army), Army Foreign NORTHERN COMMAND AREA
Language School (AFLC), Delhi
Cant-110011

8 IAREP – 81 REGIONAL DIRECTOR HQ ARUNACHAL & ASSAM RANGE RC GUWAHATI

SHILLONG IGNOU ASSAM-RIFLES
RECOG. R.C. DIRECTORATE HQ NAGALAND RANGE ( NORTH) RC KOHIMA
GENRAL ASSAM RIFLES
(DGAR), LAITUMKHRAH
HQ MANIPUR RANGE RC IMPHAL
SHILLONG – 793 011
MEGHALAYA
HQ MIZORAM RANGE RC AIZAWL
0364-2705181
0364-2705184
[email protected] HQ TRIPURA RANGE RC AGARTALA

Assam Rifles Training Centre & RC KOHIMA

School
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
9 INEP – NEW 71 NAVAL HQS. RC DELHI 1
DELHI IGNOU NAVY RECOG. REG. CENTRE
DIRECTORATE OF NAVAL EDUCATION
INTERATED HQS. MINISTRY OF DEF
WEST BLOCK 5, RK PURAM, SECTOR-1,
NEW DELHI – 110 066 DELHI
011-26178462
011-26185299
[email protected]
INEP – MUMBAI REGINAL DIRECTOR HQ WESTERN NAVAL
10 72 RC MUMBAI
IGNOU NAVY RECOG. REG. CENTRE
HQ WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND COMMAND
SHAHID BHAGAT SINGH MARG
MUMBAI – 400 023
MAHARASHTRA
022-22752245
022-22665458
[email protected]
11 INEP – 73 REGIONAL DIRECTOR HQ EASTREN NAVAL RC VISAKHAPATNAM
IGNOU NAVY RECOG. REG. CENTRE-73
VISAKHAPATNAM HQ EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND COMMAND
VISAKHAPATNAM -530014
ANDHRA PRADESH
0891-2767881
0891-2515834
[email protected]
[email protected]
12 INEP – KOCHI 74 REGIONALDIRECTOR HQ SOUTHERN NAVAL RC COCHIN
IGNOUY NAVY RECOG. REG. CENTRE
NAVAL BASE COMMAND
HQ SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND
KOCHI – 682 004
KERALA
0484-266210,2662515
0484-266194
[email protected]

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18 LIST OF CODES
18.1 STATE CODE
Code Description
01 Andhra Pradesh
02 Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT)
03 Arunachal Pradesh
04 Assam
05 Bihar
06 Chandigarh (UT)
07 Delhi
08 Goa
09 Gujarat
10 Haryana
11 Himachal Pradesh
12 Jammu & Kashmir
13 Karnataka
14 Kerala
15 Madhya Pradesh
16 Maharashtra
17 Manipur
18 Meghalaya
19 Mizoram
20 Nagaland
21 Odisha
22 Punjab
23 Rajasthan
24 Sikkim
25 TamilNadu
26 Tripura
27 Uttar Pradesh
28 West Bengal
29 Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu (UT)
30 Lakshadweep (UT)
31 Pondicherry (UT)
32 C/o 99APO
33 Learners Abroad
34 Chattisgarh
35 Jharkhand
36 Uttarakhand
37 Telangana
18.2 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION CODE
Code Description
000 Below Matriculation, SSC/No Formal Education
001 Matriculation/SSC
002 10+2 or Equivalent
003 Diploma in Engineering
004 Graduation in Engineering
005 Graduation or Equivalent
006 Post Graduation or Equivalent
007 Doctoral or Equivalent
008 BPP from IGNOU
009 Bachelor of Library Information Science
010 Master of Library & Information Science

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18.3 LIST OF BOARD CODES
(FOR 10 +2) with pass in minimum five core subjects*
Sl. Code of Board Year from
No. Board (Abbr) which 10+2 Name of the Board
in effect

1. 0101 ABIE ALWAYS Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh

2. 0401 AHSL 1986 Assam Higher Secondary Education Council
3. 0501 BIEC ALWAYS Bihar Intermediate Education Council
4. 0701 CBSE 1979 Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi
5. 0702 ICSE 1979 Council for the Indian School (Certificate Exam), New Delhi
6. 0703 NOS/NIOS 1991 National Insititute of Open Schooling, Delhi (Passed with five
subjects)
7. 0801 GBSE 1978 Goa, Daman & Diu Board of Sec. & Higher Sec. Ed.

8. 0901 GSEB 1978 Gujarat Secondary Education Board

9. 1001 HBSE 1987 Haryana Board of School Education
10. 1101 HPBE 1988 Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education
11. 1201 JKSS 1980 J&K State Board of School Education (Summer)
12. 1202 JKSW 1980 J&K State Board of School Education (Winter)
13. 1301 KBPE 1971 Board of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
14. 1401 KU 1966 University of Kerala
15. 1501 BSMP 1988-89 Board of Secondary Education, MP
16. 1601 MSBE 1978 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education &Higher
Secondary Board
17. 1701 MBSE 1980 Board of Secondary Education, Manipur

18. 1901 MZSE 1980 Mizoram Board of Secondary Education

19. 2001 NBSE 1980 Nagaland Board of Secondary Education
20. 2101 CHSE 1980 Council of Higher Secondary Education, Orissa
21. 2201 PSEB 1988 Punjab School Education Board
22. 2301 RBSE 1986 Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education
23. 2501 TNSB 1978 Board of Secondary &Higher Secondary Exam., Tamil Nadu
24. 2601 TBSE – Tripura Board of Secondary Education
25. 2701 BHSI ALWAYS Board of High School & Intermediate Edu., U.P.
26. 2802 WBSE 1978 West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education
27. 3601 JAC 2006 Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi
28. 8888 DDDD – A recognised three/two year Diploma/Certificate after 10th
Class
29. 9999 XXXX – Not listed in this list.

(FOR 10+2 Vocational Stream)

Sl. Code of Board Year from
No. Board (Abbr) which 10+2 Name of the Board
in effect
1. 1901 MZSE 2001 Mizoram Board of Secondary Education
* Candidates passed with four core subjects, in addition to Socially Useful Productive Work & Community Service (SUPW),
need to pursue one Sr. Secondary level course from National Institute Of Open Schooling, New Delhi/State Open Schools
in order to fulfil the condition of passing in minimum five core subjects.
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18.4 LIST OF VOLUNTARY HINDI INSTITUTIONS
The examinations conducted by Voluntary Hindi Institutions and/or Govt.Institutions for propagation and development of
Hindi language are not accepted for academic pursuit in IGNOU, as these are not equated with the regular
examinations of Secondary Boards/Universities. These examinations are accepted for purposes of employment only
in Government Services.
ऩत्रया . 9-1/98 डी-1 (बाषाएॊ )

(हहॊ दी) ऩयीऺाओॊ की भान्मता का वववयणk हदनाॊक 5 भई, 1988

सॊ. सॊस्था का नाभ भान्मता प्राप्त फयाफय की ऩयीऺा भें प्रेस ववऻधप्त सॊख्मा
ऩयीऺा का नाभ हहॊ दी का धनधासरयत स्तय
1. (हहॊ दी) साहहत्म 1.प्रथभा एस.एस. सी . स्थाई भान्मता
फी .ए. एप.-7.50/69 एच. 1 18
सम्प्भेरन, इराहाफाद 2.भध्मभा (ववशायद)
3.उत्तभा (हहॊ दीसाहहत्म) फी.ए. (हहॊ दीआनसस) पयवयी, 1970

2. याष्ट्र बाषा प्रचाय 1. ऩरयचम स.एर.सी. -

2. कोववद इॊ टय
सधभधत, वधास -
3. यत्न फी .ए -
3. हहॊ दी ववद्याऩीठ, 1. प्रवेधशका एस.एर.सी. -
2. हहत्मबूषण 3. इॊ टय -
दे वधय, वफहाय
साहहत्मारॊकाय फी .ए -

4. भहायाष्ट्र याष्ट्र बाषा सबा, 1. प्रफोध एस.एर.सी. -

2. प्रवीण इॊ टय -
ऩूना
3. ऩॊहडत फी .ए. -

5. हहॊ दी प्रचाय सबा, 1. ववशायद एस.एर.सी. -

2. बूषण इॊ टय -
है दयाफाद
3. वविान फी .ए. -

6. गुजयात ववद्याऩीठ, 1. तीसयी एस.एर.सी. 7-50/69 एच-1 18 पयवयी,

2. ववनीत इॊ टय
अहभदाफाद 1970
3. सेवक फी .ए.
स्थामी भान्मता
7. फम्प्फई हहॊ दी 1. उत्तभा एस.एर.सी. वव.सॊ.एप. 2/70 हहॊ दी
2. बाषायत्न इॊ टय
ववद्याऩीठ, फम्प्फई 30-3/1 स्थामी भान्मता -
3. साहहत्म-सुधाकय फी .ए.
8. असभ याष्ट्र बाषा प्रचाय 1. प्रफोध एस.एर.सी. वव.सी. 7-1/73 हह. ता. 7
सधभधत, गुवाहाटी इॊ टय जुराई, 1973 से स्थामी
2. ववशायद
फी .ए. भान्मता
3. प्रवीण -
9. भस्णऩुय हहॊ दी 1. प्रफोध एस.एर.सी. -
2. ववशायद इॊ टय -
ऩरयषद्, इम्प्पार
3. यत्न फी .ए. -

10. हहन्दस्
ु तानी प्रचाय 1. तीसयी एस.एर.सी. वव.सी. 9-2/6 डी-1 हह. 13
2. कावफर इॊ टय
सबा, फम्प्फई अगस्त, 1976
3. वविान फी .ए.

11. भैसूय हहॊ दी प्रचाय 1. प्रदे श एस.एर.सी. वव.सी. 9-2/6 डी-1 हह.
2. उत्तभा इॊ टय स्थामी भान्मता
ऩरयषद्, फॊगरोय
3. यत्न फी .ए. 17 नॊफय, 76 सेऩ.सॊ. 8-6/84
डी-1 ता. 10-12

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 सॊ. सॊस्था का नाभ भान्मता प्राप्त फयाफय की ऩयीऺा प्रेस ववऻधप्त सॊख्मा
ऩयीऺा का नाभ भें हहॊ दी का
धनधासरय तस्तय
1. प्रदे श एस.एर.सी. स्थामी भान्मता
12. केयर हहॊ दी प्रचाय
2. बूषण 3. साहहत्माचामस इॊ टय -
सबा, वत्रवेन्िभ प्रेस 9-6/84 डी. (बाषा) ता. 12
फी .ए.
हदसॊफय, 1986
13. कनासटक हहॊ दी प्रचाय 1. याजबाषा एस.एर.सी. स्थामी भान्मता
सधभधत, फॊगरोय 2. याजबाषाप्रकाश 3. इॊ टय -
फी .ए. ऩ.सॊ. 9-6/84 डी. (बाषा) ता. 12
याजबाषा वविान
हदसॊफय, 1986
14. कनासटक भहहरा हहॊ दी 1. हहॊ दीउत्तभा एस.एर.सी. स्थामी भान्मता
सेवा सधभधत, फॊगरोय 2. हहॊ दीबाषाबूषा 3. इॊ टय - ऩ.सॊ. 9-6/डी. (बाषा) ता. 12
बाषाप्रवीण फी .ए. हदसॊफय, 1986

15. उड़ीसा याष्ट्रबाषा ऩरयषद्, 1. ववनोद एस.एर.सी. स्थामी भान्मता

ऩुयी 2. प्रवीण इॊ टय - ऩ.सॊ. 9-4/79 डी. (बाषा) ता. 26
3. शास्त्री फी .ए. जुराई, 1979

16. सौयाष्ट्र हहॊ दी प्रचाय 1. तीसयी एस.एर.सी. स्थामी भान्मता

सधभधत, याजकोट ऩ.सॊ. एप. 9-6/84 डी. (बाषा) ता. 12
हदसॊफय, 1986
17. प्रथभ भहहरा ववद्याऩीठ, 1.ववद्यास््वनोहदनी भैहिक स्थाई भान्मता
इराहाफाद 2. ववदष
ु ीसाधाया इॊ टय ऩ.सॊ. 9-6/84 डी. (बाषा) ता. 12
हदसॊफय, 1986
3. सयस्वती फी .ए.
18. धभजोयभ हहॊ दी प्रचाय 1. प्रफोध भैहिक स्थामी भान्मता ऩ.सॊ. 9-4/84 डी..ऩ
सबा, आइजोर 2. ववशायद इॊ टयभीस््डएट (बा.) स्थामी भान्मता
3. प्रवीण ता. 12 अप्रैर, 1988
फी .ए.

19. भुॊफई हहॊ दी सबा, दादय, 1. हहॊ दी ववफोध भैहिक (हहॊ दी) पा.स.्ॊ 3-20/2000 डी. .प्ऩ (एर)
भुॊफई 30.8.2000 िाया स्थामी भान्मता
20. फेरगाॊव ववबागीम हहॊ दी याजबाषा प्रफोध भैहिक (हहॊ दी) पा.सॊ. 1-4/2003 हह.धश.स. हदनाॊक 25-
सेवा धशऺण सधभधत, 5-2004 केिायायाजबाषाप्रफोधकोजून,
हुफरी (कनासटक) 2005 तकअस्थामीभान्मता

21. हहॊ दी धशऺा सधभधत, प्रवेधशका भैहिक (हहॊ दी) पा.सॊ. 1-4-2003 हह.धश.स. हदनाॊक 25-
ओहडसा, कटक हहॊ दीअधबऻस्ना इॊ टय (हहॊ दी) 5-2004 के िाया प्रवेधशका तथा हहॊ दी
तक फी.ए. (हहॊ दी) अधबऻकाजून, 2002 से स्थामी भान्मता
तथा स्नातक को जून, 2005 तक
अस्थामी भान्मता
22. हहॊ दीप्रचाय-प्रसाय 1. हहॊ दीकोववद भैहिक (हहॊ दी) पा.सॊ. 1-4/2003 हह.धश.स. हदनाॊक 25-
सॊस्थान, जमऩुय 2. हहॊ दीप्रवी्ा इॊ टय (हहॊ दी) 5-2004 के िाया हहॊ दी को ववदत था
3. हहॊ दी साहहत्मयत्न हहॊ दी प्रवीण को हदनाॊक 31-3-2000 से
फी.ए. (हहॊ दी)
स्थामी भान्मता। हहॊ दी साहहत्मयत्न को
जून, 2005 तक अस्थामी भान्मता।

इनभें स्जन सॊस्थाओॊ की ऩयीऺाओॊ की भान्मता हदनाॊक 24-11-2003 से ऩूवस सभाप्त हो गमी थी उन्हें हदनाॊक 25-11-2003 तक ववद्यभान सभझा
जाम।
*Note: nf{k.k Hkkjr fganh izpkj lHkk] psUubZ }kjk iznku dh xbZ fMxzh tks nwjLFk f’k{kk ifj’kn@nwjLFk f’k{kk C;wjks] ;wthlh }kjk vuqeksfnr gSa]
bXuw esa vf/klwpuk la[;k QkbZy u0 IG/SRD/R-IV/Equiv./2022/952 dated 06 July 2022 ds vuqlkj ekU;rkizkIr gSA

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 भानव सॊसाधन ववकास भॊत्रारम, बायत सयकाय
प्रेस नोट
याष्ट्रबाषा हहन्दी के प्रचाय-प्रसाय औय ववकास की हदशा भें स्वैस्छछक हहन्दी सॊस्थाओॊ का भहत्वऩूणस मोगदान यहा है । स्वतॊत्रता प्राधप्त के फाद इन
सॊस्थाओॊ भें हहन्दी तय ऺेत्रों भें हहन्दी को रोकवप्रम फनाने के धरए कापी प्रमत्न हकमे हैं । इसी ऩरयप्रेक्ष्म भें कुछ स्वैस्छछक हहन्दी सॊस्थाओॊ िाया
सॊचाधरत हहन्दी ऩयीऺाओॊ को बायत सयकाय भें भान्मता प्रदान की है । ताहक रोगों को हहन्दी का ऻान हो सके औय इसके भाध्मभ से योजगाय
प्राप्त कय सके। बायत सयकाय ने हहन्दी धशऺा सधभधत की धसपारयश औय सॊघ रोक सेवा आमोग की सहभधत से इन सॊस्थाओॊ िाया आमोस्जत
कुछ ऩयीऺाओॊ को 1960 से भान्मता दे ना शुरू हकमा ताहक इन ऩयीऺाओॊ को ऩास कयने ऩय उम्प्भीदवाय उन सयकायी नौकरयमों के धरए ऩात्र फन
सकें, स्जनके धरए हहन्दी की मोग्मता बी जायी की गई है । इस ववषम ऩय कई प्रेस ववऻधप्तमाॉ बी जायी की गई है । सभम- सभम ऩय अस्थामी
भान्मता की अवधध बी फढ़ाई जाती यही हैं । फाद भें कुछ सॊस्थाओॊ की ऩयीऺाओॊ को स्थामी भान्मता दी गई है । मद्यवऩ अबी कुछ सॊस्थाओॊ को
अस्थामी भान्मता दी गई है ।
हहन्दी धशऺा सधभधत बायत सयकाय भें एक स्थामी सॊस्था है । मह सधभधत हहन्दी के प्रचाय, प्रसाय औय ववकास के सॊफॊध भें बायत सयकाय को
सभम-सभम ऩय सराह दे ती है औय धसपारयशें कयती हैं । इस सधभधत की धसपारयशों के आधाय ऩय स्वैस्छछक हहन्दी सॊस्थाओॊ की ऩयीऺाओॊ को
भान्मता प्रदान की जाती है ।
हकसी बी स्वैस्छदक सॊस्था को चाहे वह स्वमॊ हहन्दी की ऩयीऺा आमोस्जत कयती हो, मा हकसी बी भान्मताप्राप्त अन्म स्वैस्छछक हहन्दी सॊस्था के
भाध्मभ से ऩयीऺा सॊचाधरत कयती हो, भान्मताप्राप्त कयने के धरए अस्खर बायतीम हहन्दी सॊस्था सॊघ, 24, कोटरा भागस, नई हदपरी की भान्मता
के धरए प्रस्ताव बेजना होता है । इस प्रस्ताव के आधाय ऩय सॊस्था सॊघ ऩयीऺा की भान्मता सॊफॊधी भानदण्डों औय धनमभों के अनुसाय उस सॊस्था
का धनयीऺण कयता है औय भान्मता के धरए भॊत्रारम को अऩनी धसपारयश बेजता है । इसके फाद भॊत्रारम का अधीनस्थ कामासरम केन्िीम हहन्दी
धनदे शारम की एक धनयीऺण सधभधत स्वतॊत्र रूऩ से उस सॊस्था का धनयीऺण फनती है औय अऩनी रयऩोटस हहन्दी धशऺा सधभधत के ववचाय के धरए
भॊत्रारम की प्रस्तुत कयती है ।
कुर सभाचाय ऩत्रों भें ऩयीऺा शीषसक के अधीन मह सभाचाय छऩा होता है हक हहन्दी साहहत्म सम्प्भेरन प्रमाग (इराहाफाद) की प्रथभा औय
भध्मभा ऩयीऺा को क्रभश् एस.एस.सी. औय फी.ए. के सभकऺ भान्मता दी गई है । इस प्रकाय के सभाचाय का स्ऩष्टीकयण इस भॊत्रारम से सभम-
सभम ऩय हदमा जाता यहा है । कुछ वषस ऩहरे उऩधशऺा भॊत्री, श्री ऩी.के. थुॊगन ने बी रोकसबा भें स्स्थधत स्ऩष्ट की थी औय फतामा था हक हहन्दी
साहहत्म सम्प्भेरन की वास्तववक स्स्थधत धबन्न है क्मोंहक मह एक स्वैस्छछक सॊगठन है न हक ववश्वववद्यारम अथवा ववश्वववद्यारम सभझी जाने
वारी सॊस्था। मह धशऺा याज्म ऩयीऺा ऩरयषद तथा ववश्वववद्यारम के सभान नहीॊ भाना जाता है । इसधरए इस सॊस्था िाया आमोस्जत इन ऩयीऺाओॊ
को केन्ि सयकाय िाया हाईस्कूर, इॊ टयभीहडएट औय फी.ए. के फयाफय भान्मता नहीॊ दी गई है । इस सॊस्था को केवर हहन्दी ववषम की ऩयीऺा को
सॊचाधरत कयने की भान्मता दी गई है ,बरे ही, मह हहन्दी के साथ–साथ अन्म ववषमों को बी तैमाय कयता हो।
ऩुन् मह स्ऩष्ट हकमा जाता है हक हकसी ऩद के धरए धनधासरयत हकए गए हहन्दी स्तय के धनधासयण के प्रमोजन से हहन्दी साहहत्म सम्प्भेरन की
प्रथभा औय भध्मभा ऩयीऺाओॊ को क्रभश् एस.एस.एर.सी. तथा फी.ए. के फयाफय से भान्मता दी गई है ।
ऩुन् मह स्ऩष्ट हकमा जाता है हक हकसी ऩद के धरए धनधासरयत हकए गए हहन्दी स्तय के धनधासयण के प्रमोजन से हहन्दी साहहत्म सम्प्भेरन की
प्रथभा औय भध्मभा ऩयीऺाओॊ को क्रभश् एस. ए इसी प्रकाय अन्म स्वैस्छछक हहन्दी सॊस्थाओॊ िाया सॊचाधरत हहन्दी ऩयीऺाओॊ की भान्मता के फाये
भें बी कहा जा सकता है हकमे ऩयीऺाएॉ न तो हकसी याज्म ऩयीऺा ऩरयषद् औय नही ववश्वववद्यारम के सभकऺ भानी गई है । जहाॉ तक सयकायी
नौकरयमों के धरए इन ऩयीऺाओॊ की भान्मता का प्रश्न है , इस सम्प्फन्ध भें मह धनश्चम हकमा गमा है हकम हद सयकायी अथवा गैय सयकायी
कामासरम, अधससयकायी सॊस्थामा शैस्ऺक सॊस्था भें हकसी ऩद के धरए हहन्दी की कोई ववशेष मोग्मता धनधासरयत की गई है तो इन ऩयीऺाओॊ से
प्राप्त की गई मोग्मताधायी व्मवक्त इन ऩदों के ऩात्र हो सकते हैं । ऩयन्तु हहन्दी की अरग से महद कोई मोग्मता धनधासरयत नहीॊ की गई है तो
स्वैस्छदक हहन्दी सॊस्था से प्रभाण ऩत्र मा हडग्री प्राप्त कयने वारे व्मवक्त ववश्वववद्यारम मा याज्म ऩयीऺा ऩरयषदों के प्रभाण ऩत्र मा हडग्री की
सभकऺता का दावा नहीॊ कय सकते हैं । स.एर.सी. तथा फी.ए. के फयाफय से भान्मता दी गई है ।
अत् उऩमुक्त
स वववयण के आधाय ऩय, सॊऺेऩ भें ऩुन् स्ऩष्ट हकमा जाता है हक स्वैस्छछक हहन्दी सॊस्थाओॊ की भान्मता केवर सॊरग्न सूची
भें दशासमी गई सभकऺ ऩयीऺा के धरए धनधासरयत हहन्दी स्तय तक ही सीधभत है औय इसे ऩूणस प्रभाण-ऩत्र मा हडग्री ऩयीऺा के फयोफय नहीॊ भाना
जामगा। आभ जानकायी के धरए सॊस्थावाय भान्मताओॊ का वववयण सॊरग्न है ।
धशऺा ववबाग,
भानव सॊसाधन ववकास भॊत्रारम,
शास्त्री बवन, नईहदपरी-110001
ऩत्रसॊ. एप. 9-1/88-डी-1 (बाषा)5 भई 1988

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19 IGNOU POLICY REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT
AT THE WORKPLACE
In compliance with the guidelines of the Supreme Court, IGNOU has adopted a policy that aims to prevent/ prohibit/ punish sexual
harassment of women at the workplace. Academic/non-academic staff and students of this University come under its purview.
Information on this policy, rules and procedures can be accessed on the IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in). Incidents of sexual harassment may
be reported to the Regional Director of the Regional Centre you are attached to or to any of the persons below:
Apex Committee Against Sexual Harassment (ACASH)
1. Regional Services Division Committee against Sexual Harasment (RSDCASH)
Dr. Ranjita Panda, Additional Director, SRD 011-29571111 [email protected]
Category: Academic Staff 011-29572967 [email protected],
Dr. Moumita Das, Dy. Director, NCIDE 011-29571756 [email protected]
Dr. T.Akoijam, Asst. Professor, SOTHSM
Category: Non-Academic Staff 9810761031 [email protected],
Ms. Seema Goswami, Dy. Registrar, SED 01129571420/ [email protected]
Sh. Parag Gupta, SO, Admn.(Gov.) 29532441/
(Member continuing from outgoing RSDCCASH) 9871029118

Category: External co-opted women member

Ms. Harshita Raghuvanshi, Advocate,
High Court/Supreme Court of Delhi
II. IGNOU Committee against Sexual Harassment (ICASH) 011-29572932/ [email protected]
Prof. Vandana Singh, SOE, Chairperson 9891047804
Category: Academic Staff Members 011-29573070/ [email protected],
Dr. Sujata Santosh, Asst.Director, NCIDE 9811744708
[email protected]
01129571311
Dr. S.K. Pulist, Additional Director, SRD

Category: Non-teaching 011-29571720/ [email protected],

Ms. Radha Padmanabhan, AR, P&DD 9810882413
Ms. Reema arbhanda, PS, COE 011-29532322,
(Fax) [email protected]
29533305, 29531001

Continuing members recommended by (ICASH) 011-29571917/

Ms. Mamta Khanna, Dy. Director, CD 9810420780 [email protected]
Sh. Gianender K. Sharma, PS, SED 011-29572204,
29535828
01129572204

Category: Student Member

Ms. Rinki Sharma, Ph.D Scholar, Economics
Category: External co-opted women member
Prof. Nilika Mehrotra, JNIJ, New Delhi . Member
Ms. Kalpana Vishwanathan - Member SAFETIPIN, New Delhi

Apex Committee Against Sexual Harassment (ACASH) 011- [email protected]

Prof. Nayantara Padhi, SOMS, Chairperson 29573025/41622670
Category: Teaching Staff 011- [email protected]
Dr. Bijayalaxmi Mishra, Additional Director, Research Unit 29571990/29537326/
9958497711
Category: Non-teaching Staff 011-29571705/ [email protected]
Ms. Anita Sajwan, AD, ERP 01129571705
Category: External co-opted women members
Dr. Rama Pani, Editor, University News, Head of the Research
Division, AIU
Dr. Neerja Singh, Associate Professor, Satyawati College, Delhi
University
RCCASH for Regional Centres
Members of RSD CASH will recommend the panel of names for RCCASH for each Regional Centre, and nominated by the Vice Chancellor.

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PLEASE NOTE:
1. The next pages comprise the admission application form.

2. Before you start filling in the form make sure that you have read the
Sections and the instructions for filling up the form very carefully.
Please note that change of category code shall not be entertained
after the submission of application form.

3. Remember that making wrong entries in the application form will

lead to rejection.

4. An electronic version of the Prospectus is also available on the

internet at:http://www.ignou.ac.in

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20 APPLICATION FORM : INSTRUCTIONS AND CODES
Some instructions for filling-up of application form are given below:
1. For Name of the Programme Applied for refer page no. 47-288 of this prospectus
2. For Programme Code, refer to pages 47-288 of this Prospectus.
3. Please fill the relevant code for medium of instruction in the boxes provided. For example, if you are
choosing Hindi medium then write B2 as shown below
B 2
4. Code of Regional Centres is given at Pages 301-311. You have to write the code of that Regional Centre
in which your Learner Support Centre falls. List of Learner Support Centres is attached in separate
booklet.
5. For Learner Support Centre Code refer to Supplementary Booklet to Common Prospectus.
6. For State Code, refer page no.312
7. (a) and (b) if you are already registered or have done a programme with IGNOU, please write the
relevant code in the boxes, if A1 then write the Enrol No. & Programme Code. This field is mandatory
for those who are applying for lateral entry to M.Com.,MAGD Programmes.
8. If your name is VIRENDER KUMAR HASIZA, then write as following in the boxes provided for
V I R E N D E R K U M A R H A S I Z A

Please Note: Name of the candidates houldbe as mentioned in the High School/+2 Certificate. In case the
name is written other than the one mentioned in the High School/ +2 Certificate, then legal evidence
be submitted along with the Admission Form.
9. Please write your Father‘s/Husband‘s/Guardian name. If the name is KEDAR NATH HASIZA, then write it
as follows
/o K E D A R N A T H H A S I Z A
K
10. Fill in your address for correspondence where you would like to receive your study material and all
other correspondence. Do not give post box no. as address. Leave a box blank between each unit of
address like house No. street name, P.O. etc. The address given by a student must be in India otherwise
the Registration will be invalid. For foreign students, pl. refer page no. 295. See section 12.23
11. Write down your Mobile No., E-mail Address and Aadhar Card No. (All fields are mandatory).
12. Please follow the rule of Date/Month/Year e.g. 5th June 1976 should be written as
0 5 0 6 1 9 7 6
13. For 13-22, write the relevant code in the appropriate box. For example, if you are male, put (A1) in the
box, for female it is B2 and C3 for others who do not want to disclose their Gender (like Transgenders
etc.). Please fill up category code carefully. No request for change of category code shall be entertained
afterwards. All fields are mandatory.
23. Furnish the details of scholarship, if any received by you.
24 For (a) and (b), write the relevant code in the box. If A1, then fill the column 24(b) also. Supporting
documents are to been closed.
25. Note that
(a) Qualification code is in three digits e.g.000,001,002,003,004,005,006,007,008,009 and 010. You
have to write only highest qualification code which could be found on page 312.

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 (b) Write your main subjects in short form.
(c) Fill in the year of passing.
(d) Write division-01,02 or 03. If you have simply passed the examination without containing any of
three Divisions, write 04.
(e) Write down aggregate percentage obtained by you at the highest level of your qualification and
round off to the nearest integer (i.e. 61.3 should be of 61 and 65.7 should be of 66) while filling
in the form.
26. For fee details, refer to pages 24-46 of this Prospectus and make a draft in favour of IGNOU payable
at the city where your Regional Centre is situated, and fill there levant columns. For PGDHHM, PGDGM,
PGDMCH, DNA, MSCMACS, only Registration Fee (Rs. 500/-) is to be paid. (In case you are submitting
the form during the time slot with late fee, please submit the late fee of Rs. 500/- with amount of DD.
27. For MSCDFSM, add Rs 1900/- extra for opting CFN or Rs 2400/- for opting CNCC. See Details on page
no. 24-46 , if you have filled CFN, Write A1 & For CNCC write B2 in the column. For MTTM, you have
to write your category as A1 or B2. See details page 24-46 for explanation.
28. Write the relevant course code in the appropriate box. For BAG/BCOMG/BSCG reference codes are
given in the Prospectus. For MA (Edu), please refer Annexure 1(a). For MLIS please refer Annexure
1(b). For MAPY please refer Annexure 1(c). If you are applying for PGDCA and have not studied Maths
at 10+2 level, please fill the relevant code in the box against BCS12 and add Rs.1400/- extra in the
Demand Draft towards the Programme Fee. If you have studied Maths at 10+2 or graduation level,
you must attach copy of marks sheet along with other testimonials, refer page no. 24-45 .If you are
applying for MCA and are asimple graduate, Please go through the eligibility criteria available at page
no. 24-46 For PGDBP/CAFE/DAQ/ PGCMDM please refer Annexure 1(d). For
PGDDM/PGDEMA/PGDUPPL/PGDRD/ please refer Annexure 1(e). For CHCWM, please refer Annexure
1(f).

CHECKLIST
Before sending the filled-in application form to concerned Regional Centre, please check whether you
have enclosed ‗Self Attested‘:
(a) i)Photograph
ii) Certificates in support of your educational qualification(s) i.e. semester-wise/year wise mark-
sheets and Provisional/DegreeCertificat(s), Besides, if you are applying for MCA and have studied
Mathematics at 10+2/graduation level, attach marks sheet as proof.
iii) Experience certificate wherever required.
iv) Category certificate (for SC/ST/PH/OBC (non-creamy layer), Minority candidates), EWS candidates).
v) Age certificate wherever required. For International Students, any valid document having Date of Birth.
vi) Student Card duly filled in along with photograph.
vii) Acknowledgement Card duly affixed with the postage stamp for Rs 6/-.
viii) Copy of Passport (for International Students)
ix) Copy of Visa (for International Students)
x) No Objection Certificate from the concerned Embassy in India (for International Students)
xi) Proof of residence of the candidate in India (for International Students)
xii) Translated copy of educational certificates wherever the same are other than in English/Hindi,
duly attested by concerned Embassy. (for International Students)
(xiii) Migration/Transfer Certificates from the last University/Board attended wherever required (For
International Students).
(b) Attached a Pay Order/Demand Draft for the Programme Fee/Fee for the first year/Semester and have
written your name, programme code and application No. on the reverse of the Demand Draft, issued
by the bank.
(c) Attached documentary proof (photocopy of BPL ration card), in case of below poverty line students.

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 INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI 110068
APPLICATION FORM
to be submitted only at the concerned REGIONAL CENTRE Application Number
1. Please read the instruction before filling up the Application Form.
2. Please use Black/Blue Ball point pen in the boxes using English CAPITAL LETTERS or English Numerals.
3. Write in CAPITAL LETTERS only within box. Leave blank between words as shown in the example below: Enrolment No. (For Office
use)
A B C D E F G I J K L N O P Q R S T U V X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1. Name of the Programme Applied:

A1 English PHOTOGRAPH
2. Programme Code: 3. Medium of Study: B2 Hindi
(Write CODE in the Box)
C3 Others, Pl specify
4. Regional Centre Code:
Kindly affix your
latest passport size
5. Learner Support Centre Code: 6. State Code: (4 cm X 5 cm)
photograph duly
7. a) Are you already registered with IGNOU: If yes, Prog. Code: attested by you
(Please write relevant A1 YES
code in the BOX) B2 NO Enrol. No.:

8. Name of the Candidate:

(Please refer instruction
Page on NAME)

9. Father/Husband Name: /o
(Please write S/o or D/o for
Father/Mother’s Name Signature of the
and W/o for Husband’s Name Applicant

10. Address for Correspondence: (Please do not give POST-BOX Number. Use Capital Letters and give space between words)
a) House No.: b) Street Name:

c) Locality/Mohalla:

d) Tehsil/District:

e) City: f) PIN Code:

g) State:

11(A). Contact Details: a) Mobile No: b) e-mail ID:

11(B). Aadhar No.

12. Date of Birth: 13. 13. Nationality: A1 Indian

Date Month Year B2 Others,
Pl specify
A1 General
14. Gender: 15. Category: B2 SC 16. Area:
(Please write A1 Male (Please write (Please write
A1 Urban
C3 ST
relevant B2 Female relevant code in relevant code in B2 Rural
D4A OBC (Creamy)
code in the C3 Others the BOX) D4B OBC (Non-Creamy) the BOX) C3 Tribal
BOX) E5 EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

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 17. Marital Status: 18. Religion: A1 Hindu E5 Jain 19. Whether Minority:
(Please A1 Married (Please B2 Muslim F6 Buddhist (Please A1 Yes
write write G7 Parsi write
B2 Single C3 Christian B2 No
relevant relevant D4 Sikh H8 Jews relevant
code in the code in the I9 Others code in the
BOX) BOX) BOX)
20. Social Status: 21. Whether Kashmiri Migrant: 22. Employment Status
(Please A1 Ex-Serviceman (Please (Please A1 Unemployed
write write A1 Yes write B2 IGNOU
B2 War Widows
relevant relevant B2 No relevant Employee
C3 Not Applicable code in the code in the
code in the C3 Employed
BOX) BOX) BOX)
D4 KVS Employee

23. Details of Scholarship being received, if any

a) Annual Scholarship Amount: b) Deptt offering Scholarship: c) Family Income (annual) d) Below Poverty Line e) Jail Inmates
A1 Government Rs. A1 Yes A1 Yes
Rs.
B2 Others B2 No B2 No

24. a) Whether a person with Disability: b) If yes, kindly provide details of disability: Leprosy Cured
(Please (Please write A1 Speech and Hearing Impairment
write A1 Yes relevant code in B2 Locomotor Impairment
relevant B2 No the BOX. If E5, tick Mental Retardation
C3 Visual Impairment
code in the relevant box as
BOX)
D4 Low Vision
well) E5 Any other, please Mental Illness
specify
25. Relevant Qualifications (which make you eligible for application to the programme):
a) Qualification: b) Main Subjects: c) Year of passing d) Division e) %age of Marks f) Board code/University
1.___________________
2.___________________
CODE Last two digits 01, 02, 03 or Without Wherever
3.___________________ of the Year 04 for pass decimal required
4.___________________

26. Details of Fee remittance

a) Mode of payment: b) Amount: Rs. Please add Rs. 500/- in case of Late Fee
(Please A1 Demand Draft
write
c) DD Number:
relevant
code in the
BOX) d) Date of DD:

e) Bank Name:

27. Simultaneous Programme/Course (Options : MSCDFSM/MTTM applicants only):

MSCDFSM applicants: MTM applicants:

(Please A1 CFN (Please A1 Category 1
write write
B2 CNCC B2 Category 2
relevant relevant
code in the code in the
28.BOX)
Elective/Optional Courses: BOX)

CBCS Based Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (BAG/BCOM/BSCG/BAECH/BAHIH/BAPSH/BAPCH/BAPAH/BASOH/BSCANH/BAEGH/BAHDH etc.

Semester Course No. Core Courses (CC) Discipline Specific Ability Skill Enhancement Generic/Interdiscipli
Courses (DSC) Enhancement Courses (SEC) -nary courses
Courses (AEC) (GE/IDC)

II

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29. Elective/Optional Courses:

Please mention Optional/Elective Courses of your Choice as per provisions (if applicable). Please read the Programme details carefully
before choosing optional/elective courses.

MA (EDU) applicants: MLIS applicants: MAPY applicants:

Any ONE from Any TWO courses Any SIX courses
A1/A2/A3/A4/A5 from Annexure 1 (b) from Annexure 1 (c)
(Details given at Annexure 1 (a)

PGDBP/CAFÉ/DAQ applications: PGDDM/PGDEMA/PGDUPDL/PGDRD

Any TWO courses applicants:
from Annexure 1 (d) Annexure 1 (e)

DTS applicants: DCE applicants: CHCWM applicants:

Any TWO courses from one Any THREE
Group TS4 and PTS4 OR courses DCE2/ Any two courses
TS5 and PTS5 OR TS6 and PTS6 DCE3/DCE4/DCE5 from Appendix 1(f)

30. Declaration and Undertaking:

I hereby declare that I have read and understood the conditions of eligibility for the programme for which I seek admission. To the best of my
knowledge and belief, I fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria and I have provided necessary information and relevant self-attested documents with
this application. I further undertake that I have not concealed or distorted any information and in the event of any information or self-attested
documents is found to be incorrect, false or misleading, my candidature shall be liable for cancellation by the University at any time and I shall have
no claim of any nature including refund of any fee paid by me and all the benefits availed by me shall be summarily withdrawn. I do undertake that I
have carefully studied the rules of the University as printed in the Prospectus and I accept them in totality and shall not raise any dispute over the
same. I do understand that the University can amend or change any rules without advance intimation and I will be abiding by them.

Place: ______________________

Date: ______________________ Signature of the Applicant

(FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)

Reason for NOT-Admitting
ADMITTE NOT- _______________________________________ Signature with Date
D ADMITTED of Admission In-charge,
_______________________________________ Regional Centre

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 Annexure I(a):
MAEDU Programme Elective Courses (Details given under Programme)
(Choose any ONE stream)

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5

MES101 (6) MES111 (4) MES31 (6) MES41 (6) MAE1 (6)

MES102 (6) MES112 (4) MES32 (6) MES42 (6) MAE2 (6)

MES103 (6) MES113 (4) MES33 (6) MES43 (6) MAE3 (6)

MES104 (6) MES114 (6) MES34 (6) MES44 (6) MAE4 (6)

MES115 (6)

Note: If the candidate has already acquired a Diploma or PG Diploma in any of the above areas of specialization,
the candidate is required to choose one area of specialization from the remaining areas of specialization.

Annexure I(b)
MLIS Programme Elective Courses (Details given under Programme) (Choose any TWO courses)

MLIE101 MLIE102 MLIE103 MLIE104 MLIE105 MLIE106

Annexure I(c)
MAPY Programme Elective Courses (Details given under Programme)
(Choose any SIX courses)

MPYE1 MPYE2 MPYE3 MPYE4 MPYE5 MPYE6

MPYE7 MGP5

Annexure I(d)
PGDBP Programme Elective Courses (Details given under Programme)
(Choose any TWO courses)

MBP5 (4) MBP6 (4) MBP7 (4)

CAFE Programme Elective Courses (Details given under Programme)

(Choose any TWO courses)

BFEE101 (4) BFEE102 (4) BFEE103 (4) BFEE104 (4)

DAQ Programme Elective Courses (Details given under Programme) (Choose TWO
course/ONE STREAM)
STREAM I STREAM II

BAQ2 (8) BAQL1 (6) BAQ3 (8) BAQL2

THEORY LAB THEORY LAB

IGNOU Common Prospectus-January 2023 337

PGCMDM Programme (Choice of Learners Support Centre)
Choice(1) Choice(2) Choice(3) Choice(4)

Annexure I(e)
PGDDM Programme Elective Courses (Details given under Programme)
(Choose any ONE courses)

MED4 (4) MPAP1 (4)

PGDEMA Programme Elective Courses (Details given under Programme)

(Choose any ONE courses)

MES45 (4) MES46 (4) MES47 (4) MES48 (4)

PGDRD Programme Elective Courses (Details given under Programme)

(Choose any ONE courses)

MRDE101 (6) RDD6 (6) RDD7 (6)

PGDUPDL Programme Elective Courses (Details given under Programme)

(Choose any ONE courses)

MEDSP45 (8) MEDSE46 (8)

Annexure I(f)
CHCWM Programme Elective Courses (Details given under Programme) at Page No. 255 (Section 8.46) Optional Courses
(Choose any Two courses)

BHME101 BHME102 BHME103 BHME104 BHME105 BHME106 BHMP101 BHML101

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IGNOU Common Prospectus-January 2023 339
 Annexure-II

Undertaking from Prospective Students with Disability

I, .................................................................................................enrolled in ................................................

(name of Programme) ........................................................................................... admission cycle, certify that

I read and understand information published on hyperlink of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of

India (www.disabilityaffairs.gov.in/content/page/rules--and -regulations.php#ipd2013) ragarding physical requirement

of various posts identified for persons with disabilities (PWD) enrolling in this programme is my informed decision.

Signatur

Name in Capital Letters

Date :

Place :

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 Annexure-III

APPLICATION FORMAT FOR CHANGE OF EMAIL ID/PHONE NO.

Request may be sent to Email address - [email protected]

Subject :- Application for Change of Email ID/ Phone No.

Sir/Madam,
I would like to request you that my email ID/ Phone no is not correct. Kindly change my new
Email ID/ Phone no as below.

New Email ID (capital Letter) .............................................................

New Mobile no .............................................................

(STUDENT I-CARD ATTACHED)

Thanking You
Yours faithfully

Name :-

Enrollment no.-

Programme Code-

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 FORM OF CASTE CERTIFICATE TO BE SENT BY THE CANDIDATE BELONGING TO SC/ST
CATEGORIES ALONGWITH APPLICATION FORM
FORM OF CASTE/TRIBE CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Shri/Shrimathi*/Kumari*................................................................Son/daughter* of
.................................................. of village/town*................................................................inDistrict/
Division*..................................................of the State/Union Territory*...................................belongs to
the..............................................
Caste/Tribe* which is recognized as a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe* Under:

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950.

*The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950.
*The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) (Union Territories) Order, 1951.
*The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Union Territories) Order, 1951.
(As amended by the Scheduled Castes and Schedules Tribes Lists (Modification Order)1956, the Bombay Reorganization
Act, 1960, the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970, the North- Eastern Areas
(Reorganization) Act, 1971 and the Scheduled Castes and Schedules Tribes Orders(Amendment) Act,1976.)
*The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order, 1956;
*The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1959, as amended by the Scheduled Castes
and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment)Act, 1976;
*The constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Castes Order, 1962;
*The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Tribes Order,1962;
*The Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964;
*The Constitution (Uttar Pradesh, Scheduled Tribes Order, 1967;
*The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Castes Order,1968;
*The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Tribes Order,1968;
*The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order,1970; *The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Castes Order,
1978; *The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978; *The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled
Tribes Order, 1989. *The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Act, 1990. *The Constitution
(Scheduled Tribes) Order Amendment Act, 1991. *The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order Second Amendment
Act,1991.
2. **This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Certificate issued to Shri/
Shrimathi*....................................father/mother*of Shri/Shrimathi/Kumari*....................................of village/
town*...............................in District/Division*.................................of th e State/ Un ion
Territory*...............................who belong to the Caste/Tribe* which is recognized as a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled
Trib e* in th e State/ Un ionTerritory*...................................................... issu ed b y th e
.......................................dated.......................................
3. Shri/Shrimathi*/Kumari* ............................................................. and /or* his/her* family ordinarily reside(s) invillage/
town*........................................of ......................................District/Division* of the State/Union Territory* of
..........................................
District Magistrate
Deputy Commissioner, etc.
Dated:
SEAL ____________________________
* Strike out whichever is not applicable
Note: - The term ―Ordinarily resides‖ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the Peoples Act, 1950.
* Please delete the words which are not applicable.
** Applicable in the case of SCs, STs persons who have migrated from one State/UT (Employment News9/92).

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 FORM OF CASTE CERTIFICATE TO BE SENT BY THE CANDIDATE BELONGING TO OBC
(NON CREAMY LAYER) CATEGORIES ALONGWITH
APPLICATION FORM
This is to certify that ......................................., son/daughter of......................................................,of
village.................................District/Division.........................in the State.................................belongsto
the...............................community which is recognized as a Backward Class in under following resolutions of
Government of India, Ministry of Welfare*(i) Resolution No.12011/68/93-BCC (C), dated the 10th September, 1993,
published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part-I, Section I, No. 186, dated the 13th September, 1993,
* (ii) Resolution No.12011/9/94-BCC, dated the 19th October, 1994, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-
I,Section I,No.163,dated the 20th October,1994.
* (iii) Resolution No.12011/7/95-BCC, dated the 24th May, 1995, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-
I, Section I, No.88, dated the 25th May,1995.
* (iv) Resolution No.12011/44/96-BCC, dated the 6th December, 1996, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-
I, Section I, No.210, datedthe 11th December, 1996.
* (v) Resolution No. 12011/96/94-BCC dated 9/03/96.
* (vi) Resolution No. 12011/13/97-BCC dated 03/12/97.
* (vii) Resolution No. 12011/99/94-BCC dated 11/12/97.
* (viii) Resolution No. 12011/68/98-BCC dated 27/12/99.
* (ix) Resolution No. 12011/88/98-BCC dated 06/12/99 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 270 dated 06/12/99.
* (x) Resolution No. 12011/36/99-BCC dated 04/04/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 71 dated 04/04/2000.
* (xi) Resolution No. 12011/44/99-BCC dated 21/09/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 210 dated21/09/2000.
*(xii) Resolution No. 12015/9/2000-BCC dated 06/09/2001.
*(xiii) Resolution No. 12011/1/2001-BCC dated 19/06/2003.
*(xiv) Resolution No. 12011/4/2002-BCC dated 13/01/2004.
*(xv) Resolution No. 12011/9/2004-BCC dated 16/01/2006 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 210 dated 16/01/2006.
* Shri...........................................and/or his/her family ordinarily reside(s)inthe. ............................................. District/
Division of the...............................State. This is also to certify that he/she does not belong to the
persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the Government of India, Department of
Personnel and Training, O.M. No.36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT), dated 8-9-1993 which is modified vide OM No. 36033/3/
3004 Estt. (Res) dated 09/03/2004.
District Magistrate
Deputy Commissioner, etc.
Dated:
SEAL ____________________________
*Strike out whichever is not applicable
N.B.—
(a) The above certificate should not be more than 3 years old from the date of issuance till the time of submission of
application form
(b) The term ‗Ordinarily‘used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the People‘s
Act,1950.
(c) The authorities competent to issue caste certificates are indicated below:
(i) District Magistrate/Additional Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commisioner/Additional Deputy Commissioner/ Deputy
Collector/First Class Stipendiary Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/ Extra
Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of FirstClass Stipendiary Magistrate).
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate. (iii)Revenue Officer not
below the rank of Tehsildar; and (iv)Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family
resides
NOTE: IF THE CERTIFICATE FURNISHED BY OBC CANDIDATES (NON-CREAMY LAYER) FOUND TO BE FAKE AT
LATER STAGE, ADMISSION WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND OF FEE AND DISCIPLINARY
PROCEEDINGS WILL BE INITIATED BY THE UNIVERSITY.

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 Annexure-IV
EXPERIENCECERTIFICATE
(DBPOFA Programme)
(Certificate in Business Process Outsourcing Financeand Accounting-CBPOFA)

The Exit Option after completing the 1st Semester (BPOI-001 to BPOI-005) courses is only available to Working
Professionals.

In light of above, the Experience Certificate placed below will have to be filled up by the Organization where the
enrolled student is working for obtaining.

"Certificate in Business Process Outsourcing-Finance and Accounting"(CBPOFA) from IGNOU and to be

returned back to the School dully filled up along with the Photocopy of Application Form


"EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATE"

This is to certified thatMr. /Ms./Mrs.

Is employed with this school/Institution/Organisation/Office/Hospital as

since


Place: Signature:

Date: Name:

(In Block letters)

Designation:

Name of School/Institution/


Organisation/Office/Hospital

(Seal/Stamp)

(Self employed professionals may certify on their own behalf, but they should attach copies
of their Registration Certificates)
  

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 EXPERIENCECERTIFICATE
(PGJMC/ CIG/CTE/ PGDHE / PGDHHM/ DNA)

This is to certified that Mr./Ms./Mrs.

is employed with this school/Institution/Organisation/Office/Hospital as

since


Place: Signature:

Date: Name:

(in Block letters)

Designation :

Name of School/Institution/


Organisation/Office/Hospital

(Seal/Stamp)

(Self employed professionals may certify on their own behalf, butthey should attach copies of their Registration
Certificates)

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 FORM - A
(For those seeking admission to DNA Programme)
1) Registration with the Council after General Nursing & Midwifery/B.ScN.

a) RNRM Number with Date of Registration

b) Name of the Nursing Council

2) Marks Obtained

Years Total Marks Obtained Total Max.Marks Percentage

1st year
2nd year
3rd year
Total

3) Male Nurses to mention course done in lieu of Midwifery (recognized by INC)

Mention the course completed in lieu of Midwifery

4) Working Experience (Please give details chronologically):

S.No. Name of Designation Dates of Length of Experience

Organization Service
From To Years Months

Total

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 FORM – B
( For those seeking admission to PGDMCH/PGDGM/PGCMDM Programme)
1. Date of Completion of Internship.
2. Number of completed years as on date of application
Since the date of completing of Internship yrs months
3. Details of M.B.B.S.Marks:
You are required to enclose certificate of Internship completion, all MBBS marks, certificate from MCI and proof for
date of birth. Incomplete forms will not be considered for merit list.
Examination Number of Maximum Marks Percentage Enclosure For Official
Attempts Marks Obtained No. Use

1st M.B.B.S.

2nd M.B.B.S.

3rd M.B.B.S.

4th M.B.B.S.
(if any)

Grand Total

4. If MBBS marks in grade system, mention the above all grade for total MBBS …………………….
5. Mention if sponsored by the State/ Central Government ……………………………………………………
6. In case you are applying for PGCMDM, you are required to submit scanned copy of either of the three documents as
proof of your Indian Citizenship, without which your application will be considered incomplete:
1. Indian Passport 2. Aadhar Card 3. Pan Card

FORM – C
(For those seeking admission to PGDHHM)
1. Educational Qualifications

Degree(s)/Diploma(s)held Date of Completion University

i) ........................................................................................................................................................

ii) ........................................................................................................................................................

iii) .......................................................................................................................................................

iv) .......................................................................................................................................................

2. Date of Completion of Internship (where applicable).........................................................................

3. Medical Council/States/Other Council Registration Number (indicate if not applicable)
..........................................................
4. Work Experience in chronological order starting from present (indicate if self employed)

Name of Hospital Bed Strength Designation Nature of work No. of years

........................................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................
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 FORM – D
(For those seeking admission to CCPD Programme)
Registration category (tick in appropriate box only)

Sponsored NonSponsored
(Bulk registration through PSC) (Individual registration)

If sponsored, please specify (for IGNOU use)

PSC Code:

Name and Seal of office

Qualification and Work Experience in chronological order

S.No. Educational (8th onwards) Professional S.No. Work experience in

chronological order
starting from present

i i

i i

ii ii

iv iv

v v

Summary of Qualification and Experience

Educational (Tick in Official use only Total Experience (Tick in Official use
Qualification appropriate A appropriate B
box only) box only)

8th class Less than 1 year

10 class
th
1 to 2 years

12th class 2 to 3 years

Diploma 3 to 5 years

Degree 5 years to 7 years

Any other 7 years to 10 years

relevant
Professional
Qualification

10 years to 15years
More than 15 years

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 INSTRUCTIONS
1. . This card should be produced on demand at the
Learner Support Centre and Examination Cent re
or any ot her Establishment of IGNOU to use its
facilities. No Student shall be allowed to appear in
any examination/ practical without it.
2. . The facilities would be available only relating to
the course or courses for which the student is
actually registered.
3. . Duplicate Identity Card will be issued by the
Regional Director at the city where Regional Centre
islocated.
4. . Loss of Identity Card is to be reported
immediately to the nearest Police Station.
5. . Identity Card is to be submitted to the issuing STUDENT CARD
authority after completion of the said programme.

(FOR USE OF IGNOU FACILITIES ONLY)

Indira Gandhi National Open University

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARD
Dear Student,

Thank you for joining IGNOU Programme. We acknowledge the receipt t of your application form. Please
mention Enrolment Number and course applied forinall your future correspondence with the University.

To be filled in by the Student

For Office Use Only

Course Applied for : ........................................................
DD / Challan No. : ........................................................
Your Enrolment Number is
DD /Challan Date : ........................................................
Amount : ........................................................
DD Drawn on : ........................................................

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 Enrolment No. _______________________________
Name of the Programme ________________________
PASTE
Name ______________________________________
Father's/Husband’s/Mother's Name ________________ LATEST PHOTOGRAPH TO
BE PASTED WHICH WILL
__________________________________________ BE
ATTESTED BY
Address (in Capital Letters)______________________ UNIVERSITY OFFICERS

__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Pin Code ________________ ATTESTED BY
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Full Signature of the Student INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
_____________________

Affix
Postage
stamp for
Rs 6/-

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• Please use the link on the Samarth portal for fresh admission to the ODL programmes, the
link https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/

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materials

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status of dispatch of the self-learning materials.

 After confirmation of admission, please visit the website of your respective Regional
Centre for Induction Meetings, academic counseling schedules and other academic
support.

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for TEE June & December.

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papers of previous examinations.

 Please use the link:

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Women%20at%20Workplace(1).pdf for knowing details information regarding the
guideline of prevention of Sexual Harassment at work place.

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