IGNOU Online

Indira Gandhi National Open University’s Centre of Online Education (COE) was established in June 2019 to provide flexible education to every Indian. It has been the first choice for every working professional and students who are looking for an industry-relevant degree at the most affordable fee structure.

Its COE has accredited its online degrees, and they are equally relevant as on-campus degrees for higher education and job opportunities. The university also got 1st rank in the open university category of NIRF 2025 for its quality education. 

Its online vertical provides more than 80 fully online programs, from UG, PG, diploma, to PGDM. With options of MBA, MCA, MA, BA, and B.Com, and their in-demand specialization, as per your career goals and interests.

You can access its courses, study material, ebook, and classes from anywhere, all thanks to its fully digital Learning Management System (LMS). It also consists of multiple channels, like GyanKosh, Gyandhara, and Gyanvani, for ensuring you study at your own time and locations. 

IGNOU Campus Placement Cell has provided dedicated placement assistance to its online students. The CPC offers resume building, training, and regular placement drives to help you find job opportunities with a sustainable salary package.

Exams for the online courses offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University are conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode, while some subjects come with online exams. It lets you select the exam locations that work best for you from throughout India. 

It conducts a simple and continuous pattern of assessments and term-end examinations (TEE) to measure your knowledge. The key components of these exams are:

• An assignment that includes Short Answer, MCQs, and TMA, and has a total weightage of 30%
• Term-end exam (TEE), on the other hand, has a 70% weightage with MCQs and Subjective Questions
• The university also conducts a practical examination for some subjects

You can access your online program at Indira Gandhi National Open University via a variety of channels from any location. Its Learning Management System (LMS) has several important functions, including:

• With only a click, you can download the book for your ODL programs from Gyankosh, a vast collection of e-books and study materials.
• Depending on your preferred method of learning, the university lets you select both e-books and physical books.
• A dedicated internet audio counseling session to provide educational discussions & expert-led masterclass.
• An exclusive network of DTH channels that provides free and high-quality education services.

• Most Affordable Programs: Acquire an industry-relevant degree without worrying about your financial concerns.
• NAAC A++: The high-grade education recognition for providing quality education accessible to every Indian.
• Global Relevance: With WES and being a pioneer of education, its degree is recognized across the globe for job opportunities.

You can avail of various scholarships for your online courses at Indira Gandhi National Open University. These scholarships help you significantly make the course more affordable in your pocket. The scholarship for its online vertical is as follows:

• You can get upto 15% fee waiver for choosing the ebook over the physical copies.
• The scholarships are eligible for  ST/SC, jail inmates, meritorious students, women, PwD, and other socio-economically weaker sections.
• It also offers upto 50% scholarship for ST/SC students whose family income must not exceed Rs. 2.5 Lakhs annually.