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Contents FOREWORD ......................................................................................................................................4 THE UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................ 6 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................6 Organisational Structure of IGNOU ............................................................................................................................8 Authorities of the University ..........................................................................................................................................9 Oﬃcers of the University ..............................................................................................................................................10 Academic Programmes..................................................................................................................................................10 Instructional System ......................................................................................................................................................11 Admissions ........................................................................................................................................................................12 Evaluation System ..........................................................................................................................................................12 Student Support Services ............................................................................................................................................13 National Unique Identiﬁcation Numbers Project ................................................................................................13 SCHOOLS OF STUDIES ..................................................................................................................14 School of Agriculture......................................................................................................................................................14 School of Computer and Information Sciences ..................................................................................................18 School of Continuing Education ................................................................................................................................19 School of Education ......................................................................................................................................................21 School of Engineering and Technology ..................................................................................................................23 School of Extension & Development Studies ........................................................................................................25 School of Foreign Languages......................................................................................................................................26 School of Gender and Development Studies ........................................................................................................28 School of Health Sciences ............................................................................................................................................28 School of Humanities ....................................................................................................................................................32 School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies ................................................................................33 School of Journalism and New Media Studies......................................................................................................35 School of Law ....................................................................................................................................................................36 School of Management Studies ................................................................................................................................38 School of Performing and Visual Arts ......................................................................................................................42 School of Sciences ..........................................................................................................................................................44 School of Social Sciences ..............................................................................................................................................46 School of Social Work ....................................................................................................................................................48 School of Translation Studies and Training ............................................................................................................50 School of Tourism, Hospitality Service Sectoral Management........................................................................51 School of Vocational Education and Training........................................................................................................52 CHAIRS OF STUDY..........................................................................................................................56 CENTRES/COUNCILS/CONSORTIA/INSTITUTES ..........................................................................60 Advanced Centre for Informatics and Innovative Learning ............................................................................60 Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC) ................................................................62 Centre for Extension Education (CEE) ......................................................................................................................62 Distance Education Council (DEC) ............................................................................................................................63 Electronic Media Production Centre (EMPC) ........................................................................................................64 Institute for Competency Advancement of Teachers (i-CAT), Guwahati ....................................................66 IGNOU Institute for Vocational Education and Training (IIVET) ......................................................................66 Indira Gandhi Centre for Freedom Struggle Studies (IGCFSS) ........................................................................67

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Inter-University Consortium for Technology-enabled Flexible Education and Development (IUC-TEFED)..............................................................................................................67 National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS) ......................................................................................................68 National Centre for Innovation in Distance Education (NCIDE) ......................................................................69 North East Centre for Research and Development (NECRD) ..........................................................................71 Regional Institute of Vocational Education and Training (RIVET) ..................................................................71 Staﬀ Training and Research Institute in Distance Education (STRIDE)..........................................................72 DIVISIONS ......................................................................................................................................73 Academic Coordination Division ..............................................................................................................................73 Administration Division ................................................................................................................................................73 Computer Division ..........................................................................................................................................................74 Construction and Maintenance Division (CMD) ..................................................................................................75 Finance and Accounts Division ..................................................................................................................................76 International Division ....................................................................................................................................................76 Library and Documentation Division ......................................................................................................................77 Material Production and Distribution Division ....................................................................................................78 Planning and Development Division........................................................................................................................79 Regional Services Division............................................................................................................................................80 Student Evaluation Division ........................................................................................................................................82 Student Registration Division ....................................................................................................................................83 OTHER UNITS ................................................................................................................................84 Campus Placement Cell (CPC) ....................................................................................................................................84 Committees against Sexual Harassment (ACASH/ICASH/RSDCASH) ..........................................................84 Distance Education Programme under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (DEP-SSA) ................................................84 Educational Development of the North East Region Unit (EDNERU) ..........................................................85 e-Gyankosh ........................................................................................................................................................................86 Horticulture Cell ..............................................................................................................................................................87 Public Information Unit ................................................................................................................................................87 Research Unit ....................................................................................................................................................................87 Student Services Centre ................................................................................................................................................88 Vigilance Cell ....................................................................................................................................................................88 IGNOU Community College Unit ..............................................................................................................................88 IGNOU Convergence Scheme ....................................................................................................................................89 EVENTS ..........................................................................................................................................90 Appendix 1 : MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY ............................................................96 Appendix 2 : SENIOR STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................101 Appendix 3 : REGIONAL CENTRES AND SENIOR STAFF ..................................................................................110 Appendix 4 : PARTNER INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE INDIA ..................................................................................121 Appendix 5 : ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ON OFFER ......................................................................................130

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Foreword

he Eleventh Five year Plan of the Government of India is concluding this year. For the country, this Plan has been an Education Plan considering the importance and focus given to investment in education at all levels, including vocational education and skill development. This four-year period of the Eleventh Plan has witnessed impressive growth, consolidation and quality interventions in the various teaching, research and extension activities of Indira Gandhi National Open University. The University has maintained its exacting standards as the premier international centre for open and distance learning and seamless provider of quality education. During these years we have been unwavering in our commitment to access and equity in educational opportunities for women, members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the rural population, remote areas, tribal regions, the differently abled and to other socially and economically weaker sections of society. The academic programmes have been diversified looking at the learners at the various levels. From 125 programmes in 2006, we have now over 500 programmes, for which the highest quality learning materials were prepared involving the best expertise from almost all universities and higher education institutions across the country. These experts, course writers and editors worked under the effective co-ordination by our full-time faculty members. We have now about 3.5 million active students in our roll in contrast to 1.5 million in 2007. We could also enhance our faculty strength and the number of full-time academic consultants considerably in these years. Over 1,500 new study centres, extending the reach to large number of educationally backward districts and blocks in the country, were established during this period; now we have about 3,200 study centres. We have more than 50,000 part-time teachers working with us in our study centres as academic counselors and co-ordinators. At the research level, we have introduced a new cadre of researchers, the Research and Teaching Assistants (RTAs). Over 100 top, bright post-graduates are working full-time with our senior faculty members, doing research in their core domain subject areas and at the same time developing quality self-learning materials for different programmes. Full-time Ph.D. research, enforcing the highest quality parameters through effective regulations is one of the most prominent activities of IGNOU now. We have also enhanced our full-time postgraduate teaching by making optimal use of campus facilities and also in collaboration with some very prominent teaching and research establishments in the public and corporate sectors in the country. The daunting challenge for us with this unprecedented scaling-up and expansion

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has been in creating quality student support systems. Decentralised printing and distribution of study materials, starting of more regional centres, decentralised evaluation of answerscripts of the term-end examinations were the steps resorted to ensure quality along with expansion. The Student Evaluation Division (SED) of IGNOU has created history in completing the evaluation and result declaration of over three lakhs students who appeared for the December 2010 semester examination, in less than 45 days. Proactive steps by the Academic Council and the Board of Management in promulgating an ordinance that makes it obligatory for teachers and examination administrators to declare the results and give the grade cards in 45 days were taken in the right spirit by the teaching and non-teaching community of the University. They succeeded in meeting this formidable challenge. A scientifically administered Student Satisfaction Survey introduced in 2009 is now undertaken regularly and it provides significant inputs for quality interventions by the University at various levels. The placement support system for the students has been introduced and the employment of our fresh graduates has been very much on the rise during the last two years. Partnering the Central and State Governments in their various developmental schemes has been a very productive and enriching activity of IGNOU in the last three years. In the areas of training and retraining of school teachers, in digital literacy movements, in Panchayati Raj Development activities, in Rural Development, in Social Justice and Empowerment , in the training of Government administrative functionaries, in providing certifiable education to army, airmen and navy in the defense sector, in all these areas IGNOU has very meaningful schemes fully supported by the Government. The Community College scheme for skill development and the Convergence scheme which permits optimal utilisation of the state-of-the-art facilities of the best colleges and higher education institutions for enhancing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) have also come into their own and have stabilised. Considerable progress has been achieved in infrastructure development both in the central campus in Delhi and in a number of regional centres in various States. This growth story of IGNOU in the Eleventh Plan is one of social commitment with prudence. This success is attributable to the pro-active participation of the teaching and non-teaching staff and the entire academic and administrative authorities of the University and the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Partnering the Government in various Plan schemes and aligning and streamlining teaching and training activities with national priorities delineated by the Planning Commission in the Eleventh Plan helped the University to grow in the right perspective. We envision such a collaborative path in approaching the 12th Plan for inclusive education, training and capacity building at all levels.

(V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai) Vice-Chancellor

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CHAPTER 1

THE UNIVERSITY Introduction

he Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, has continuously striven to build an inclusive knowledge society through inclusive education. It has tried to increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) by oﬀering highquality teaching through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. The University began by oﬀering two academic programmes in 1987, i.e., Diploma in Management and Diploma in Distance Education, with a strength of 4,528 students.

through 21 Schools of Studies and a network of 62 regional centres, around 3,000 learner support centres and 67 overseas centres. The University offers about 445 certificate, diploma, degree and doctoral programmes, with a strength of nearly 420 faculty members and academic staff at the headquarters and regional centres and about 36,000 academic counsellors from conventional institutions of higher learning, professional organisations, and industry among others. The mandate of the University is to: l provide access to higher education to all

segments of the society; l oﬀer high-quality, innovative and need-based

Today, it serves the educational aspirations of over 2.6 million students in India and 36 other countries

programmes at diﬀerent levels, to all those who require them;

The bronze bust of late Smt. Indira Gandhi, designed by Padmashri Ram Sutar, at the entrance of the IGNOU campus in Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.

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l reach out to the disadvantaged by oﬀering

programmes in all parts of the country at affordable costs; and l promote, coordinate and regulate the standards of education offered through open and distance learning in the country. To achieve the twin objectives of widening access for all sections of society and providing continual professional development and training to all sectors of the economy, the University uses a variety of media and latest technology in imparting education. This is reflected in the formulated vision of IGNOU, keeping its objectives in focus, which reads: The Indira Gandhi National Open University, the National Resource Centre for Open and Distance Learning, with international recognition and presence, shall provide seamless access to sustainable and learner-centric quality education, skill upgradation and training to all by using innovative technologies and methodologies and ensuring convergence of existing systems for large-scale human resource development, required for promoting integrated national development and global understanding. The University has made a significant mark in the areas of higher education, community education and continual professional development. The University has been networking with reputed public institutions and private enterprises for enhancing the educational opportunities being offered by it. As a world leader in distance education, it has been conferred with awards of excellence by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada, several times. In January 2010, it was listed 12th in the webometric ranking of Indian universities, based on the calibre of its presence on the Internet. The University is committed to quality in teaching, research, training and extension activities, and acts as a national resource centre for expertise and infrastructure in the ODL system. The University has established the Centre for Extension Education, National Centre for Disability Studies and National Centre for

An induction meeting at a programme study centre under RC Delhi-3, in July, 2010.

Innovation in Distance Education, to focus on speciﬁc learner groups and enrich the distance learning system. The Distance Education Council of the University helps in regulating and maintaining the ODL system in the country. With the launch of EduSat (a satellite dedicated only to education) on 20th September, 2004, and the establishment of the Inter-University Consortium, the University has ushered in a new era of technology-enabled education in the country. Today, there are 134 active two-way videoconferencing centres; all the regional centres and high enrollment study centres have been provided with network connectivity, which has made it possible to transact interactive digital content. Emphasis is now being laid on developing interactive multimedia and online learning, and adding value to the traditional distance education delivery mode with modern technology-enabled education within the framework of blended learning. As part of this endeavour, several programmes are being oﬀered full-time on campus, at the headquarters, some regional centres and at other institutions of repute with which IGNOU has agreements for this purpose. The University also has a considerable international presence, as has been said earlier. It encourages and funds the participation of its faculty in international conferences and seminars, and organises several international conferences too.

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VISITOR BOARD OF MANAGEMENT VICE CHANCELLOR ACADEMIC COUNCIL

FINANCE COMMITTEE

RESEARCH COUNCIL

PLANNING BOARD

DISTANCE EDUCATION COUNCIL

PRO-VICE CHANCELLORS

SCHOOLS OF STUDIES

DIVISIONS

CENTRES & INSTITUTES

Academic Coordination

Humanities

Law

Administration

Social Sciences

Journalism and•New Media Studies

Campus Construction &•Maintenance

Sciences

Gender and•Development Studies

Computer

Education

Tourism and Hospitality Service Sectoral Management

Finance &•Accounts

Continuing Education

Interdisciplinary &•Trans-disciplinary Studies

International

Health Sciences

Social Work

Library and Documentation

Engineering &•Technology

Vocational Education &•Training

Material Production & Distribution

Management Studies

Extension and Development Studies

Planning and Development

Computer &•Information Sciences

Foreign Languages

Regional Services

Agriculture

Translation Studies &•Training

Student Evaluation Performing &•Visual Arts Student Registration

Electronic Media Production Centre

Staff Training and•Research Institute of Distance Education

Centre for Extension Education

IGNOU Institute for Vocational Education and Training

National Centre for Disability Studies

North East Centre for Research and Development

Indira Gandhi Centre for Freedom Struggle Studies

IGNOU Institute for Professional Competency Advancement of Teacher

Inter-University Consortium for Technology Enabled Flexible Education and Development

IGNOU Centre for ODL for Research and Training in Agriculture

National Centre for Innovation in Distance Education

Centre for Corporate Education Training and Consultancy

Regional Institute of Vocational Education and Training

Advanced Centre for Informatics and Innovative Learning

There are regular visits of foreign scholars, for delivering lectures or to interact with faculty. The University has given copyright or permission to many foreign institutions to adapt/adopt/use its learning materials, apart from oﬀering its academic programmes across the world through partnership arrangements. Recently, Ms. Irina Bokova, the Director General of UNESCO, visited the University, and gave a silver jubilee lecture on ‘Building Inclusive Knowledge Societies in a Globalised World’. In her words, IGNOU, the largest university of the world, is a living embodiment of the actions required for building such societies. Over the years, IGNOU has lived up to the country’s expectations of providing education to the marginalised sections of society. Free of cost education is being provided to all jail inmates across the country. A large number of SC/ST students have been admitted to various programmes of the University. An innovative Bachelor of Arts programme in Applied Sign Language has been launched in collaboration with the University of Central Lancashire (UcLAN) of Britain. The programme is the ﬁrst-of-its-kind in the world.

Students of Master of Fine Arts (Painting) programme ﬁnishing their assignments.

The Academic Council is the apex academic authority, which decides the academic policies of the University and gives directions on methods of instruction, evaluation and improvement in academic standards. It also provides guidance and supervision to research activities in the University. The Finance Committee advises the University on all ﬁnancial matters, ﬁxing the limits for the total recurring and non-recurring expenditure for the year, based on the income and resources of the University. It also examines the accounts and scrutinises the expenditure of the University.

Authorities of the University

The Planning Board is responsible for the design and formulation of priorities for academic programmes oﬀered by the University. It also has the right to advise the Board of Management and the Academic Council on any matter that it may deem necessary for the fulﬁlment of the objectives of the University. The Research Council is responsible for the planning, design, management, organisation and monitoring of research programmes.

The Visitor of the University is the President of India, and is the highest authority of the University. The Board of Management is the highest executive body of the University. It is empowered by the Statutes to look after the management and administration of the revenue, ﬁnances and property of the University as well as the conducting of all academic and administrative aﬀairs.

The Distance Education Council has been entrusted with the primary responsibility of promoting, coordinating, monitoring and determining the standards of the open learning and distance education systems in the country. It is the apex body that regulates, funds and provides infrastructural support to State Open Universities (SOUs) and Distance Education Institutes (DEIs).

We have identiﬁed several educationally and economically backward areas and started programme centres in these areas. The consolidation of the community college scheme, to enable many of those who are unable to pursue mainstream education, has been a great success. These are only a few examples of how IGNOU has impacted the lives of people.

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The Schools of Studies are the basic academic units responsible for the conceptualisation, design and development of academic programmes. Every School of Study has a Board that oversees the academic activities of the School. The Board is chaired by the Director of the School.

Officers of the University The Officers of the University include the Vice Chancellor, the Pro-Vice Chancellors, the Directors of Schools/Divisions/Centres/ Institutes, the Registrars, the Finance Officer and the Librarian. The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the University and is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Board of Management, the Academic Council, the Planning Board, the Research Council, the Finance Committee and the Distance Education Council.

Academic Programmes At present, IGNOU oﬀers around 445 specially need-based academic, professional, vocational, awareness generating and skill-oriented programmes, leading to certiﬁcates, diplomas and degrees (bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral). The focus of the programmes is to meet the various academic and employment needs of the people, especially those of the disadvantaged sections of society.

Learners during a computer literacy training programme in Meghalaya.

weightage. In terms of study time for learners, one credit is equivalent to 30 hours of study. In general, two-year master’s degree programmes are assigned 64-72 credits, bachelor’s degree programmes are assigned 96-124 credits, oneyear diploma programmes are of 24-36 credits and six-month certiﬁcate programmes are of 1218 credits. A policy for granting credit exemption and credit transfer is also in place.

A number of programmes have been designed to meet the requirements of continuing education and training of employed people for professional growth. The academic programmes are designed and developed by the faculty in active collaboration with eminent experts from all over the country, NGOs, international organisations, and in-house instructional designers and media specialists. By providing good quality study materials (based on sound principles of instructional design) to learners, the University has succeeded in raising the standards of higher education in the country.

Being an open learning institution, IGNOU provides considerable flexibility in entry qualifications, place, pace and the duration of study. For example, a bachelor’s degree programme (i.e., B.A./B.Com/B.Sc/BCA/BTS/ BSW) can be completed in a minimum of three years and a maximum of six years. Similarly, a diploma can be completed within one to three or four years; and a master’s degree in two to five years. Learners enrolled at other universities can join IGNOU programmes simultaneously. Additionally, the learners enrolled in degree programmes in IGNOU can pursue other certificate programmes simultaneously.

The University, with its stress on being learnercentric, has introduced a number of modular programmes in order to provide a greater and more ﬂexible learning environment. All academic programmes have been assigned credit

Yet another initiative is the FlexiLearn platform (www.ignouﬂexilearn.ac.in). This was launched on 19th November, 2009 for free and easy access to open courses of IGNOU. A major focus of IGNOU is research in all the academic disciplines as well

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as research about the open and distance learning system. There are several Ph.D./ M.Phil. programmes in place. Research and Teaching Assistantships (RTA) have been given to over 100 people so far, who are pursuing full-time research and are also contributing to the development and delivery of the University courses. Apart from regular projects, the University collaborates with diďŹ&#x20AC;erent organisations for design, development and delivery of its academic programmes. The Commonwealth of Learning, World Health Organisation, World Intellectual Property Right Organisation, various ministries of the Government of India, National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research are some such organisations. The University has also signed MoUs with a large number of universities in India and overseas for collaborations.

Instructional System The University provides multi-channel, multiple media, teaching/learning packages for

instruction and self-learning. The diďŹ&#x20AC;erent components used for teaching/learning include self-instructional print and audio-video materials, radio and television broadcasts, face-to-face counselling/tutoring, laboratory and hands-on experience, teleconferencing, video conferencing, interactive radio counselling, interactive multimedia CD-ROM and Internetbased learning, and the use of mobile phones for instant messaging. For courses in streams like sciences, computer sciences, nursing, medical sciences, education and engineering and technology, arrangements have been made to enable students to undertake intensive practical classes/practice teaching at select study centres/work centres/programme centres. While the traditional distance education delivery through print and study centre support is being strengthened, the University is strengthening the development of interactive multimedia content and learner support through video-conferencing and web-based platforms, by utilising both the EduSat and the Internet.

A graphic representation of the instructional modes available to IGNOU learners.

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The University is also oﬀering some postgraduate programmes on-campus only to full-time students. The design of the instructional system, as well as teacher and learner capacity building, are facilitated by the diﬀerent schools, divisions and centres of the University.

Admissions The University follows two academic annual cycles for most programmes, January to the following December and July to the following June. Learners can apply for admission through the year offline as well as online. However, the applications received from December to the following May are allocated to the July cycle, and those received between June and the following November are accommodated in the January cycle. The notification for admission is issued twice a year in all major national and regional papers separately. The admissions are done mainly at the 62 regional centres of IGNOU, whose details are available in Appendix 3 of this Profile. The detailed information on admissions, and application forms, are also available on the University website, www.ignou.ac.in.

Evaluation System At IGNOU, a three-tier system of evaluation is followed:

l self-evaluation, through devices built into the

course material; evaluation, through any combination of theory-based assignments, practical assignments, log books and contact programmes; l term-end evaluation, through examinations, which are conducted at more than 600 centres all over the country and overseas twice a year, in June and December. In case of postgraduate programmes with a project component, the evaluation methodology also includes a viva-voce. l continuous

Proportionate weightage is given to the various components for calculation of the final grade. Also, regarding the summative evaluation, IGNOU now offers the scheme of On-Demand Examination for a few programmes to provide an opportunity for learners to take up the examination when they feel they are ready for it. Learners who successfully complete the prescribed credits in a particular programme are awarded certificates/diplomas/degrees at the Convocation, which is usually held in February/March of every year at the University Campus, and at select regional centres simultaneously through the teleconferencing mode. Some of the overseas partner institutions

The gold medallists with VC Prof V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai at the 21st convocation ceremony on 15th March, 2010.

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conduct degree award ceremonies separately. Gold medals are also awarded in all diploma and degree programmes of the University during the Convocation.

implemented with the objective of gathering inputs from each and every learner about the performance of the University and the beneﬁts they receive from the IGNOU system.

Student Support Services

In an effort to computerise all operations of the University, various activities have been networked. Implementation of PeopleSoft (ERP) modules for Back Office integrated automation has been taken up. The Back Office Automation covers Finance and Accounts, Administration, Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), Construction and Maintenance Division (CMD) and the Central Library. It is planned to automate the processes in the Students’ Evaluation Division, Material Production and Distribution Division (MPDD), Regional Services Division (RSD) and International Division.

The University has learners from a diverse range of social, economic and regional groups, viz., rural, urban and tribal areas, the physicallychallenged, jail inmates, personnel from government and non-government sectors, parents and home-makers, personnel of armed and paramilitary forces, the employers and the employed. The University lays special emphasis on women, minority communities, socially and economically disadvantaged groups, the northeast region, and other tribal and low literacy areas of the country. Special study centres have been opened exclusively for most of these groups of learners. The University has an extensive national and international network of regional centres and learner support centres, including work centres, programme study centres and partner institutions in India (under the convergence scheme), through which it reaches out to its learners. At these centres, learners are provided services in respect of subject-speciﬁc academic counselling, listening/viewing of A/V programmes, library facilities, teleconferencing, video conferencing, computer access, laboratory work and other practical work. For online programmes, the University has established tele-learning centres at its regional centres. Depending on the requirement, the University collaborates with private entrepreneurs to provide work experience and telelearning facilities to its learners. Interactive radio counselling is broadcast from the studio in the University as well as from more than 37 FM radio stations across the country. Through EduSAT, interactive lectures and counselling is available to learners at the terminals (SITs), as well as through a few DTH platforms. A major quality intervention that has been achieved is the introduction of the Student/ Learner Satisfaction Survey, which has been

National Unique Identification Numbers Project A recent initiative is the collaboration of IGNOU with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) for implementation of the National Unique Identification Numbers (UID Numbers) project. Under this collaboration, IGNOU will cooperate and collaborate with the UIDAI in conducting proof of concept (POC) studies, pilots to test the working of the technology and process of enrollment into the UID database and subsequently a full roll out of the UID project. IGNOU has the distinction of being the first university in India to be appointed as a UIDAI Registrar, reinforcing the fact that it is the People’s University.

A learner receiving her Unique Identiﬁcation (UID) number from Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

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CHAPTER 2

SCHOOLS OF STUDIES

t present, there are 21 Schools of Studies, which are responsible for most of the academic programmes and courses. These programmes and courses, with the eligibility criteria, duration, credit requirements and medium of instruction, are listed in a tabular form in Appendix V at the end of this Proﬁle. For further details of the programmes, please go to the IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in, and then to the webpage of the School concerned.

School of Agriculture Phone: 011-29533167 Fax: 011-29533167 E-mail: soa@ignou.ac.in The School of Agriculture strives for a ﬂagship role in the development and delivery of educational programmes in agriculture through the Open and Distance Learning System (ODL). The School has been focusing on academic and extension activities in agriculture at the national and international level, with a mission to improve and sustain productivity and quality of human life in rural areas. Its vision is to improve agricultural knowledge, skills and entrepreneurial capabilities of farmers and rural youth to create a force of trained human resources through ODL, in consonance with national and regional policies, programmes and the market environment.

Programmes on Oﬀer

research in the area of dairy science and technology. It particularly aims to develop the human resource capabilities of research and training personnel of agriculture universities and ICAR institutes.

Ph.D. in Agriculture Extension The Ph.D. in Agriculture Extension has been launched to develop human resources in Agriculture Extension and related areas for teaching and research.

PG Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PGDFSQM) The programme has been developed in collaboration with APEDA. Its main objective is to prepare professionals for development, implementation and auditing of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems in the country. It also intends to build technical proﬁciency in undertaking food safety and quality assurance in food processing chain.

Post-graduate Diploma in Plantation Management (PGDPM) This programme has been developed jointly by the School of Agriculture and regional centre, Cochin (Kerala). It is of great relevance to the supervisors/managers presently employed in the various plantation organisations such as tea, coﬀee, spices, rubber, etc., as well as to fresh graduates desirous of pursuing a challenging career in the plantation sector.

Ph.D. in Dairy Science and Technology

Diploma in Production of Value-Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV)

The programme aims to equip dairy professionals in the industry and institutes to undertake quality

This one-year vocational and entrepreneurial programme was developed in collaboration with

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plant technician/supervisor, quality control assistant and marketing/sales supervisor in the dairy industry.

Diploma in Meat Technology (DMT) This programme aims at providing knowledge and skills for quality production of meat and meat products, developing human resource for the meat industry and also at training personnel for self-employment.

Diploma in Production of Value-Added Products from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds (DVACPO) A training session on Pest Management in Agartala, Tripura.

the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India. The objectives of the programme are to: l

develop human resource for post-harvest management and primary processing of fruits and vegetable produce at the production areas/clusters; develop youth as young entrepreneurs for self employment through food processing and associated activities; impart knowledge and technical proﬁciency in procurement of raw material, preparation of value added products, prevention of losses in fresh and processed horticulture produce, marketing and managing small and medium enterprises economically.

Diploma in Dairy Technology (DDT) This programme was developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India. The main objectives of this programme are to:

This programme imparts knowledge and technical proﬁciency in processing of cereals, pulses, oilseeds and the production of related value-added products. This also highlights the post-harvest operations involved in the production of cereals, pulses and oilseeds. For instance, the prevention of losses in raw and processed produce, the manufacture and production of various products based on the crops above and the marketing and distribution of ﬁnished products at maximum economic returns, as well as the management of small and medium enterprises, etc. It trains learners for job opportunities in the processing industries associated with the crops listed above.

Diploma in Fish Products Technology (DFPT) This programme has been developed with the financial support of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India. It offers job opportunities in the areas of fish processing and products development at various levels. The objectives of the programme are to: l

develop technician level human resource for the dairy industry; l upgrade the technical proﬁciency of existing and lower level workers/technicians working in dairy and allied sectors; and l develop skilled young entrepreneurs for selfemployment through dairy technology and associated activities. The programme prepares people for jobs such as secretaryship of dairy cooperative societies, dairy

develop and strengthen human resource by infusing and imparting knowledge and skill in value-added fish products; training of personnel for self-employment and creating awareness and competency in the fish processing as well as fish products preparation; and impart basic knowledge and technical proficiency in post-harvest management, primary processing of fish, value-addition, quality control and marketing.

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Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM) This programme is developed with the ﬁnancial support of the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India. The main objectives of the programme are to: l

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introduce the principles of the watershed management approach and the value of working at a watershed; generate awareness about the importance of sustainable development and maintenance of natural resources; delineate diﬀerent techniques for accessing and predicting physical, chemical and socioeconomic conditions within a watershed including water quality; mobilise and capacity-building of rural youth, women and landless; and develop skills for development of small scale irrigation and water supply structures for human beings and livestock through water and soil conservation strategies.

Students of the COF programme undertaking practical work at IGNOU.

Delhi–2. The programme is helpful in mass awareness and dissemination of skills through trained human resources about rain water harvesting techniques and management for the optimal use of harvested water by all concerned. The main objectives of the programme are to: l

Certiﬁcate in Sericulture (CIS)

sensitise and educate learners on augmentation and utilisation of water resources; impart necessary skills and expertise to understand water harvesting techniques; and enable learners to act as trainers and organisers at household and community levels for eﬃcient water management in terms of its usage and also for water conservation.

This programme has been developed in collaboration with the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. The objective of the programme is to strengthen human resource for sericulture through the interventions of ODL. It aims to infuse knowledge and skills in the ﬁeld of sericulture, particularly to those employed (self or otherwise) in the profession.

Certiﬁcate in Organic Farming (COF)

This programme has been developed in collaboration with the IGNOU Regional Centre, Aizwal (Mizoram) and the Educational Development of North East Region Unit (EDNERU). The programme is intended to provide basic knowledge and technical skills in the areas of poultry feeding, housing, management and health care, with the aim of developing human resource in the area of poultry farming.

This six-month vocational and entrepreneurial certiﬁcate programme seeks to develop human resource in the area of organic farming. The programme will prepare people for jobs like Input Producers, Group Farming Managers, Counsellor/Trainer, Market Facilitator, and for selfemployment. It has been developed in collaboration with APEDA, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India.

Certiﬁcate in Water Harvesting Management (CWHM) This programme has been developed in collaboration with the IGNOU Regional Centre,

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Certiﬁcate in Poultry Farming (CPF)

Certiﬁcate in Beekeeping (CIB) This programme has been developed in collaboration with the IGNOU Regional Centre, Shillong (Meghalaya) and the Educational Development of North-East Region Unit

(EDNERU). The programme is intended to provide basic knowledge and technical skills to facilitate scientiﬁc management of honey bees for improved productivity. The objectives of this programme are: l l l l

to impart education about modern beekeeping; to build human resource in the beekeeping sector; diversiﬁcation of apiculture to increase income of the farmers; and to develop entrepreneurial skills in beekeeping.

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in Agriculture Policy (PGCAP) This post-graduate programme covers various aspects essential for the formulation of agricultural policies in order to achieve overall economic development of the country. The objectives of this programme are to: l

create an understanding of the salient features of the agricultural policy framework among policymakers, implementers and other stake holders of the system for its eﬀective implementation; and develop human resource for analysis of policy aspects and its operationalisation.

Awareness Programmes Dairy Farming for Rural Dairy Farmers This awareness programme aims at imparting knowledge and technical proficiency in dairy farm management practices, animal health care, fodder production and clean milk production. This also aims at developing human resource for the dairy farming system on scientific lines and encourages entrepreneurship among youth for self-employment through dairy farming. The duration of this programme is two-months, and the study material includes 14 modules in Hindi. The programme has been launched in two states — Rajasthan and Bihar — in the first cycle. In future, the programme will be launched in the

states of Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Chhattisgarh,

Value-Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables The broad objectives of this awareness programme are to impart knowledge and skills for minimising post-harvest losses, primary processing at the production areas/clusters, and production of valueadded products from fruits and vegetables. This programme also aims at developing entrepreneurship and skill for self-employment in food processing and associated activities. The target group includes farmers involved in fruits and vegetable production, entrepreneurs involved in primary and minimal processing of fruits and vegetables, traders of fruits and vegetables, marginal/small farmers, rural youth and food processing workers. The study material include nine modules, prepared in English and Hindi. The programme, in its initial phase, has been launched in 14 Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand.

Certiﬁcate Programme in Integrated Pest Management Technology on Potato Cultivation (Non-Credit) The Regional Centre Kolkata, with the academic support of the School and Department of Agriculture of West Bengal, has designed this innovative programme for the potato farmers of this state. This programme is, at present, available in Bangla medium only. The Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of West Bengal, is sponsoring the farmers to join in this programme, and also allowing the available infrastructure with the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of West Bengal, to be utilised for the counselling of this programme.

Short-term Training Programme for Farmers of Betelvine The betel vine is an important cash crop across the

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country. The betel vine farmers are cultivating this crop using traditional technologies, though new technologies are available. To make farmers aware of these technologies, the School is oﬀering the programme in Bangla medium at present.

Projects The School has an ICAR-NAIP funded research project, titled, ‘Innovations in Technology Mediated Learning: An Institutional Capacity Building in Reusable Learning Objects in Agro-Horticulture.’ This consortium project has three universities and one international institute in partnership. The project is functional in three states — in Tripura by IGNOU, in Maharashtra by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University and in Tamil Nadu by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. It aims at preparing 500 Reusable Learning Objectives (RLOs) in the ﬁeld of nursery management, highvalue crop production, IPM, INM and value-addition in agro-horticulture.

Other Activities International Conference on ‘Agriculture Education and Knowledge Management’: The School organised this conference in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington (USA) in Agartala, Tripura, in August 2010.

IGNOU Centre for ODL in Research and Training in Agriculture (ICRTA) Phone: 0381-2516715 Fax: 0381-2516266 E-mail: rcagartala@ignou.ac.in The School of Agriculture has established the IGNOU Centre for ODL in Research and Training in Agriculture (ICRTA) at Agartala (Tripura). It is mandated to undertake research and training in technological as well as managerial aspects of agriculture extension and education for the North East Region of the country. Every year, since its inception, the Centre has been organising training programmes in all states of the N-E region, in the areas of dairy farming, value

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addition, marketing, ﬁsh farming, watershed development and management, and integrated course in cropping systems, etc.

School of Computer and Information Sciences Phone: 011-29533436, 29536207 Fax: 011-29534542 E-mail: socis@ignou.ac.in The School was established in 1991 to demonstrate that an open learning approach to computer education is not only feasible but also preferable. The School ensures high-quality education at different levels, and disseminates learning and knowledge through an innovative multiple media teaching/learning package. IGNOU’s Computer Education Programmes allow multiple-entry and multiple-exits. On successful completion of a programme, a student becomes eligible to move to the next stage, subject to fulfilling the qualification/criteria laid down.

Programmes on Oﬀer Ph.D. in Computer Science This programme has been launched with the objective of training people in research methodology, and to inculcate the spirit of innovation and research among qualiﬁed faculty, scientists, engineers, etc.

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) The broad objective of the MCA programme is to prepare graduate students for software industry as well as academia by providing a rich learning 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 theoretical and application-oriented courses relevant to the latest computer software development. It emphasises the application of software technology to solve mathematical, computing,

communications/networking and commercial problems. A rigorous training enables learners to make a career in software industry in India as well as abroad.

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) The basic objective of this programme is to provide an opportunity for computer education at the graduation level to those students who are interested in taking up computing as a career. After acquiring the Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications at IGNOU, learners get an opportunity to enroll for the second year of MCA at IGNOU or a Master’s programme at any other university.

Certiﬁcate in Information Technology (CIT) This programme aims to introduce the concepts of computer hardware, software and computer networks. It introduces the concepts of algorithms and programming for problem solving, gives awareness about the concerns and software vulnerabilities for social, legal and ethical aspects of IT, discusses the role of IT in various ﬁelds like business, governance, education and medicine. The programme has some hands-on practical sessions on operating systems, programming, word processing, webpage design and worksheets.

School of Continuing Education Phone: 91-11-29536347 Fax: 91-11-29532313 E-mail: soce@ignou.ac.in It is widely realised that there is an increase in knowledge in every area of specialisation particularly in the professional and vocational spheres. Therefore, there is a need for continuous updating and lifelong learning for every individual. To meet these emerging needs, the University established the School of Continuing Education. The emphasis of the School is sustainable development, with a focus on the changing scenario of the country, which includes amelioration of rural poverty

and empowerment of women and children. The School currently has the following disciplines assigned to it: l Rural Development l Nutritional Sciences l Child Development l Home Science

Programmes on Oﬀer Ph.D. in Rural Development Rural Development being multi-disciplinary in approach and multi-sectoral in its operation, this programme covers a very wide range of subjects. It aims to produce a cadre of professionals to serve as specialist human resource in the ﬁeld of Rural Development.

Ph.D. in Child Development This programme provides opportunities for research from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Among others, it is open to professionals and scholars from ﬁelds such as Child Development/Human Development and Family Studies, Education, Special Education, Psychology, Sociology and Social Work.

Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition This programme provides an opportunity for research in the area of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management, (M.Sc. (DFSM)) This professional and career-oriented programme aims at integrating education with training, and addressing the needs of training workforce/ developing human resource for the emerging employment sector — hospital/ community dietetics and food service management. The programme oﬀers a unique opportunity for higher education to adult learners to enrich their working lives by enabling them to enter the labour market and/or by enabling them to start their own food service unit, leading to entrepreneurship. The programme also focusses on upgrading the professional competencies of personnel already engaged in food service establishments, such as dieticians, diet

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technicians, etc., towards enhancing their career and improving employability. This programme is worth 64 credits. The programme also has an exit point for learners who complete 42 credits (30 credits of courses and internship of three months, worth 12 credits) in the form of a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics and Public Nutrition. The M.Sc. (DFSM) programme is oﬀered to learners both via distance and on-campus mode.

Master’s Programme in Rural Development (MA (RD)) This programme is designed to provide extensive knowledge and information pertaining to various aspects of rural development in the Indian context. Apart from providing an integrated understanding of the factors and issues associated with rural development, the programme also introduces the learner to research methods in rural development. A crucial component of the programme is a dissertation, worth 12 credits, based on empirical research in rural areas. This programme (66 credits) has ﬁve compulsory and six elective courses.

It also equips them with skills of organising and managing child care centres like creches, preschools, nursery schools and day-care centres. This programme is oﬀered in three languages: English, Hindi and Tamil.

Certiﬁcate Programme in Rural Development (CRD) The aim of this programme is to acquaint learners with basic aspects of rural development in India.

Certiﬁcate in Food and Nutrition (CFN) In this programme, the learner is acquainted with good eating habits and the role of food in ensuring healthy living for the individual, the family and the community. This programme is oﬀered in several languages: Assamese, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Oriya and Tamil.

Certiﬁcate in Nutrition and Child Care (CNCC) This programme aims at developing knowledge, understanding and skills regarding nutrition and child development.

Post-graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)

Certiﬁcate Programme in Food Safety (CFS)

This programme aims at providing an integrated understanding of rural development encompassing various aspects of rural life. It introduces the learner to the basic aspects of research and project work. It facilitates learners in acquiring skills related to the planning, formulation, monitoring and evaluation of rural development projects and programmes.

The University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India, has launched this professional and career upgradation online programme in the area of food safety and quality. The programme focuses

Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE) This programme imparts basic knowledge on nutrition and health. It also trains personnel in imparting this knowledge to the community at large.

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE) This programme helps learners acquire adequate knowledge, right attitude and skills necessary for working with children in the 0-6 year age group.

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Dr G.N. Qazi, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard, releasing an SOCE training manual at IGNOU.

on the knowledge upgradation and enrichment in the area of food safety. It is meant especially for government functionaries, food industry workers and catering industry workers.

Master of Education (M.Ed) This is a two-year professional programme, designed and developed jointly by the Distance Education Council (DEC), IGNOU, and the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE).

Projects An agreement was signed between IGNOU, Ministry of Panchayati Raj and UNDP on 23rd October, 2007, to undertake a Project on ‘Capacity Building of PRIs through a Multi Mode Training Intervention’. The project was to cover six northern states, including Bihar, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand, with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) as the implementing agency. The main objectives of the project are — to build the capacities of elected members of Panchayats and development functionaries, and to institutionalise mechanisms to strengthen capacity-building.

Other Activities The faculty of the School ran Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes for the faculty of Andhra Pradesh Academy of Rural Development (APARD). The main focus of the programme was to orient and augment the knowledge of trainers with regard to the application of a systematic approach in designing and conducting needbased training programmes.

School of Education Phone: 91-11-29535519 Fax: 91-11-29534227 Email: soe@ignou.ac.in The School’s mandate is to plan, develop and launch academic programmes in education as a ﬁeld of knowledge and an area of professional practice. The School has developed programmes in diverse areas, as detailed in the following pages.

Ph.D. in Education The aim of the programme is to augment quality research in diﬀerent areas of education by providing research opportunity to in-service teachers/educators, among others.

The main purpose of this programme is to prepare teacher educators and educational administrators/managers to develop a global as well as a national vision for education in the 21st century, acquainting them with the state-of-theart technology applicable in the practice of education. Further, it seeks to prepare educational experts capable of generating knowledge by the application of the scientiﬁc method of inquiry or investigation, and to develop a critical mind, which can sense gaps in knowledge and ﬁnd solutions to problems relating to the theory and practice of education.

Master of Arts (Education) (M.A. (Edu)) This programme aims at providing learners with a wider and more comprehensive understanding of education as a ﬁeld of knowledge. It accommodates a wide variety of learner needs, ranging from understanding the concept of education, to acquiring a higher level of specialisation in speciﬁc areas of education. The eligibility for admission to the Programme is a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) This programme is aimed at enabling practising teachers to systematise their experiences, and strengthen their professional competency for eﬀective teaching and learning.

Post-graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management (PGDSLM) This Commonwealth Secretariat sponsored programme has been prepared to develop skills and competencies required of head teachers/principals in the changing scenario of school governance. The programme consists of ﬁve courses and an extended contact programme.

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Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET) We are moving fast towards a new world where technology-mediated education would be the norm rather than an exception. From having technology merely at the periphery of the teaching-learning scenario, now there are thoughts of integrating it. This programme aims to introduce teachers and trainers to the ﬁeld of Educational Technology, a discipline in its own right. The objectives of the programme are to: l

develop an understanding of the nature of educational technology and its impact on teaching and learning; build up an awareness about the various educational technologies and their pedagogic uniqueness; develop the skills needed for making optimum use of the technologies enabling collaborative practices and sharing of educational resources; enable a judicious selection and successful integration of technology in the instructional system; and develop the know-how of designing and developing courseware for various media.

Post-graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) The objective of PGDHE is to help working or prospective teachers acquire a perspective on higher education, its context, functions and linkage with other systems, to develop professional competency that a university/ college teacher ought to have, and to promote capability for undertaking reforms and innovations in the teaching profession. The programme is worth 34 credits. The UGC recognises PGDHE as equivalent to two refresher courses (for teachers of higher education from the discipline of Education) and equivalent to one orientation programme (for teachers of higher education belonging to other disciplines).

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Diploma in Primary Education (DPE) This programme aims at developing knowledge and understanding of the primary school curriculum, and skills in transacting it effectively, to primary school teachers. It also acquaints the learners with factors affecting child development, individual differences in the classroom, learning and motivation process, etc. The unique feature of this programme is its modular approach. DPE is available in English, Hindi, Khasi, Garo, Bengali and Assamese languages.

Certiﬁcate in Guidance (CIG) This programme was initiated with the objective of developing awareness in primary school teachers and parents on child development, child guidance and the processes involved in guiding primary schoolchildren. This programme was developed in collaboration with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

Certiﬁcate in Primary Education (CPE) This is a specially designed programme, developed for teachers of primary/elementary schools in the North-Eastern states and Sikkim. The purpose of the programme is to train teachers already working at primary/elementary level schools by providing knowledge, professional skills and competencies required to teach at the primary level. This 18-credit programme is available in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Khasi and Garo languages. The programme also has a practical component comprising school-based activities, workshop-based activities and practice teaching.

Certiﬁcate in Elementary Teacher Education (CETE) (on oﬀer in Tripura only) This programme is designed for teachers teaching elementary/upper primary classes. Its main objective is to sensitise teachers to pedagogic issues at elementary school level and help them in systematising and improving upon existing teaching practices. Though the programme is in English, the learners may take the examination in their mother tongue.

School of Engineering and Technology Phone: 011-29532863 Fax: 91-11-29532863 E-mail: soet@ignou.ac.in The School has developed several academic programmes with focus on employment-related professional as well as continuing education. It aims at improving skills and increasing employability of the learners. The School has undertaken educational projects in collaboration with Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), Project Management Associates (PMA), Ministry of Power (MOP), Aeronautical Engineering and Research Organisation (AERO), Hero Honda Motors Ltd. (HHML), Sri Angala Parameshwari Educational Trust (SAPET) and India Society of Technical Education (ISTE) Project to initiate tailor-made programmes to cater to the customised needs of the industry. Under some of these projects, the School has also launched extension education programmes for training, skill development and certiﬁcation of trade-level human resource engaged in various trades in the industry.

Programmes on Offer Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology This programme aims at training professionals and teachers in the skills and competencies related to the systematic investigation of various issues and problems in areas of engineering and technology.

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) Architecture synthesises function, structure and aesthetics, both of built form as well as built environment of cities and regions. Keeping the importance of architecture in view, the School has launched this programme in collaboration with architecture institutes across the country. The programme has been designed, realising the role of technology-oriented conventional face-to-

face system, augmented by ODL components, to enhance the quality of the teaching-learning process, and for expanding the reach to all those desiring to pursue architecture as a career.

B. Tech in Aerospace Engineering (BTAE) The programme is meant for students who wish to enter the growing aviation industry. The eligibility is 12 years of schooling with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at the +2 level or a Diploma in Engineering. The main objective of this eight-semester programme is to contribute to the development of technical professionals in the area of Aeronautical Engineering. It is being jointly designed and implemented by IGNOU and AERO.

Post-graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management (PGDISHEM) The main objective of this programme is to enhance knowledge, skills and awareness among the students in the ﬁeld of industrial safety, health and environment. The eligibility is a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or B.Sc. with science, and being employed.

Diploma in Civil Engineering (Army Personnel) (DCLE) This programme is customised to upgrade and modernise the technical knowledge of the personnel in the Corps of Engineers, Indian Army. To provide better industry education linkage and particularly, to meet the Indian Army’s educational needs and standards, collaboration with professional bodies and other technical institutions has been undertaken in the programme. In this programme, the army personnel of Corps of Engineers are given a one-year relaxation, as all admitted students have successfully passed the Grade-II examination of the Indian Army.

Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (Army Personnel) (DEME) The objectives of this programme are to upgrade and modernise the technical know-how of the Army personnel engaged in E/M areas in construction and related activities. To provide better industry-education linkages, and

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particularly to meet the Indian Army’s educational needs and standards, collaboration with professional bodies and other technical institutions has been envisaged in the programme. This is a three-year diploma programme, of which the army personnel of Corps of Engineers are given a one-year relaxation, as all these students have successfully passed the Grade II examination of the Indian Army.

Diploma in Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management (DISHEM) The main objectives of this programme are to enhance knowledge, skills, attitude and awareness among the students in the ﬁeld of Industrial Safety, Health and Environment. The eligibility for the programme is 12th pass with Science and employed.

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in Project Management (PGCPM) This programme has been launched in collaboration with Project Management Associates (PMA) and Centre for Excellence in Project Management (CEPM). The medium of instruction is English. The course delivery mechanism for the programme is through Internet-based Online Education.

Advanced Certiﬁcate in Power Distribution Management (ACPDM) The objectives of the programme are to disseminate information about the current development and reforms in the power distribution sector, generate awareness about the applications of emerging technologies and trends in the sector and educate personnel employed in the electrical power utilities or electricity sector about various aspects of power distribution management. Engineering Graduates/Engineering Diploma holders or Graduates or equivalent with two-year experience in power utilities or electricity sector are eligible to take admission. This programme has been developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, USAID-India and the Power Finance Corporation, under the Distribution Reform Upgrades and Management (DRUM) project.

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CCDP learners at the IGNOU-KVIC study centre.

Certiﬁcate in Craft and Design (Pottery) (CCDP) This programme, developed under the IGNOUKVIC project, aims at upgrading the knowledge and skills of artisans engaged/interested in pottery. This programme envisages no prerequisite educational qualiﬁcation for the target group of rural artisans and interested youth. This 18-credit programme introduces artisans to conceptual designing as well as cost analysis and marketing of the products.

Certificate Programmes in Footwear Design and Development (CPFDD) The School offers three certificate programmes in the area of footwear technology with an aim to prepare workforce for better skills and good practical knowledge for the footwear industry. These programmes are worth 16 credits each with the flexibility of minimum period of six months and a maximum of two years. The eligibility condition for the programmes is 8th pass (minimum). In the first instance, the programmes are on offer in English and Hindi medium.

Certiﬁcate of Competency in Power Distribution (CCPD) This is a need-based and tailor-made academic programme for the speciﬁc need of technician/equivalent level personnel engaged

in the power sector. The objectives of this programme are to train, assess and certify the skills and competencies of electrical technicians, enhance their quality and productivity through competency-based training and provide better industrial education linkage by matching learner’s educational needs while collaborating with professional bodies. Technicians/equivalent trade persons working in the power sector (sponsored), or general candidates, or private electricians at least 8th pass (Non-sponsored) are eligible to take admission in this programme.

Certificate in Motorcycle Service and Repair (CMSR) In the pursuit of its consistent educational endeavour, the University has joined hands with Hero Honda Motors Ltd. to initiate a competency based skill development programme for the motorcycle technicians of the country. Under this collaboration, this certificate programme is on offer at 27 centres since April, 2006. It is a noncredit awareness programme of two-month duration. Till now, over 4,000 learners have already been trained and certified under this programme. The course material is available in Hindi, English, Bengali, Malayalam and Tamil.

Projects 1)

IGNOU-ISTE have started a joint project to provide skill development and continuing education to the unemployed youth, school dropouts and others who need the training to make themselves employable. IGNOU has initiated the Vertically Integrated Engineering Programmes (VIEP) with SAPET to create a system of education that allows students who have passed the 10th standard or who already hold ITI certificates, Diploma, B.Sc., BCS, BCA or equivalent, to pursue a higher qualification starting from Advanced Certificate, Diploma and going up to Bachelor’s Degree in Technology. The engineering education is focussed on the areas of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, Electronics and Computer Sciences.

School of Extension & Development Studies Phone: 011-29573096 E-mail: soeds@ignou.ac.in This School was established in 2007. It aims at oﬀering programmes ranging from awareness courses, certiﬁcates, diplomas and degrees in the areas of extension education, livelihood education, sustainable development studies and empowerment studies.

Programmes on Oﬀer Ph.D. in Extension and Development The programme is being oﬀered to provide opportunities for research in the major thrust areas of the School, viz, extension education, livelihood education, development studies and empowerment studies.

Master of Arts in Extension and Development Studies (MA (EDS)) (On-campus) This is a modular programme comprising of the Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in Extension and Development Studies (PGCEDS) and the Postgratuate Diploma in Extension and Development Studies (PGDEDS) as exit options for distance learners. This programme has been designed with a balanced blending of components from Extension Education and Development Studies, with two courses requiring project work and a dissertation. The programme will be useful to extension and development professionals and also to fresh graduates interested in pursuing a career as extension and development professionals. Its objectives are to: l

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students in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of extension and development programmes; conduct impact assessment and action research studies on extension and development issues and programmes.

Post-graduate Diploma in Adult Education (PGDAE) This programme is the result of collaborative eﬀorts of IGNOU, UNESCO and the Jawaharlal Nehru University. It aims at promoting professional development and capacity-building in the area of adult education with an emphasis on participatory adult learning documentation and information networking at national and international levels. It is meant for both in-service and pre-service graduates. The objectives of the programme are to: l

develop knowledge and understanding of various aspects of theory and practice of adult education; update the knowledge and understanding of adult education policies and programmes; enhance the understanding and skills of documentation, management and dissemination of knowledge and information on various aspects and processes of adult education; equip the learner with the skills of involving the community in participatory planning

and development of curriculum, teachinglearning, training, evaluation and research processes in adult education; and enable the learner to critically analyse, appreciate and promote the role of adult education in the emerging social, political, cultural, economic, developmental, environmental and educational situations for effecting transformation at the national and international levels.

Post-graduate Diploma in Extension and Development Studies (PGDEDS) This Programme has been designed with a balanced blending of extension education and development subjects, with two project components. It will be useful for extension and development personnel as well as fresh graduates interested in pursuing a career as extension and development professionals. This diploma holder can also continue further for the M.A. in Extension and Development Studies, under the modular approach.

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in Extension and Development Studies (PGCEDS) This programme has been designed to develop capacities for middle-level positions in extension and development organisations. It will be useful for fresh graduates as well as working professionals in extension and development areas. This certiﬁcate holder can further continue for Post-graduate Diploma, as well as M.A. in Extension and Development Studies, under the modular approach.

School of Foreign Languages Phone: 011-29571111 Fax: 011-29534403 E-mail: soﬂ@ignou.ac.in This School was established in 2007, to promote communication across borders and countries.

Programmes on Oﬀer Ph.D. in French SOEDS students interacting with village panchayat members on Backward Region Grand Fund (BRGF) Plan of Mahendragarh district, Haryana.

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The Ph.D. programme in French provides the opportunity of research in the area of French language, literature and culture.

Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language (DTC) IGNOU, in collaboration with the Max Mueller Bhavan, Goethe-Institute and University of Vienna, offers this programme in Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai. The programme aims to fulfil the demand for professionally-qualified German teachers in India.

Certificate in German Language (CGL) This programme is oﬀered in collaboration with the Goethe Institute, Max Mueller Bhawan (MMB), New Delhi. The broad objective of the CGL programme is to introduce the basics of the German Language and to encourage a better cultural understanding of Germany. The programme is in alignment with the Common European Framework of Reference for Language.

Certificate in Japanese Language (CJL) This programme is oﬀered in collaboration with the Japan Foundation. The programme is bilingual in medium, a blended multimedia package (Audio/Video CDs) with printed material (SLMs) and a substantial component is quite innovative.

Certiﬁcate in Spanish Language (Online Programme) This online programme is being oﬀered in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes, New Delhi, a public institution under the Auspices of the Spanish Foreign Ministry, using AVE’s platform (Virtual Spanish Classroom) an educational infrastructure set up to teach Spanish. A student Programme Guide and study material, as additional help, are also part of the package. The programme is in alignment with the Common European Framework of Reference for Language.

Certiﬁcate in Persian Language (CPEL) (On-campus) In collaboration with the Iran Culture House, New Delhi, IGNOU has initiated a Certiﬁcate in Persian Language (On-campus). The programme aims to provide a basic working knowledge of the Persian Language and the Iranian culture. The Iran Culture House, in collaboration with IGNOU, provides learning support along with the

Ambassadors of Germany, Switzerland and Austria launching the Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language (DTC) programme at IGNOU.

content software to the learners. This programme is expected to be extended to Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bangalore soon.

Certiﬁcate in French Language (CFL) The CFL programme is aimed at initiating the adult learner into the basics of French language and develop communicative skills, at the elementary level. It aims at initiating the learner simultaneously into important aspects of French culture, which are considered crucial to the language learning process. The programme targets learners coming from the Hindi belt, and the methodology adopted here uses the trilingual approach for teaching/learning, viz., French-Hindi-English. The learner chooses the language of instruction/learning as per his/her convenience.

Certiﬁcate in Chinese Language and Culture (CCLC) The programme is taught through the medium of Chinese, English and Hindi.

Certiﬁcate in Arabic Language (CAL) This programme is oﬀered in Open and Distance (ODL) mode. It aims at acquainting the beginners with essential rudiments of the Arabic language and gradually inculcate in them the ability to speak, write and read the language.

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This programme is being run in collaboration with Iran Culture House, New Delhi. The programme is oﬀered in the On-campus mode and provides a basic working knowledge of the Persian Languages and Iranian Culture. Iran Culture House provides learning support along with the content software to the learners.

School of Gender and Development Studies Phone: 011-29532965, 29573095 Fax:011-29532965 E-mail: sogds@ignou.ac.in This School aims at achieving gender justice and equity through developing and launching programmes in the areas of Gender Studies, Women’s Studies and Development Studies. Gender Studies examines the existing gender gap and addresses the issue of gender disparity. Women’s Studies analyses the status of women in society with the objective of strengthening individual and institutional eﬀorts that enable women’s empowerment. Development Studies analyse and support human, social and economic development to bring about gender equity and social justice.

Studies (MA(GD)) This programme is oﬀered in face-to-face and ODL mode. The ﬁrst year courses, if successfully completed, would earn the learner a Postgraduate Diploma in Gender and Development Studies. If the learner continues with the second year courses and successfully completes them, the learner would earn a Master’s degree. Specialisations, according to the learner’s interest, could be chosen from a range of optionals using a choice-based credit system.

M.A. in Women’s and Gender Studies (MA (WGS)) This programme is on oﬀer in face-to-face mode at IGNOU headquarters.

Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development (DWED) This 32-credit programme is on oﬀer in collaboration with the School of Social Sciences.

Certiﬁcate in Empowering Women through Self-Help Groups (CWDL) Other Activities

Programmes on Oﬀer

The School is carrying out the gender mapping of IGNOU. It looks at the University's multiple modes of teaching and reaching out to learners from varied contexts, analysing the gender sensitivity components.

Ph.D. in Gender and Development Studies/Women’s Studies

School of Health Sciences

Many learners, while pursuing degrees and specialisations in a variety of disciplines, develop scholarly interests in issues speciﬁcally concerned with women, and a desire to continue their academic pursuits through specialised research in this area. This programme provides such students the perfect opportunity to pursue their research interests within their area of specialisation. This programme would also help to create a pool of specialised experts who may later be employed in teaching at the university level, in public service, in non-governmental organisations, or in a variety of other ﬁelds where specialised research on gender issues is called for.

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Phone: 011-29533078 Fax: 011-29534935 E-mail: sohs@ignou.ac.in This School was set up with the objective of augmenting educational avenues for medical, nursing and paramedical personnel through the distance mode. The main function of the School is the planning, developing, and launching of Degree, Diploma and Certiﬁcate programmes for various categories of health professionals; bringing about healthrelated awareness courses for the public; and

conducting research on health-related issues. The School has also collaborated with various national and international organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), ACTS Ministries, Dental Council of India (DCI), National Board of Examination (NBE), and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Academy of Hospital Administration (AHA), and Narayana Hrudayalaya for the development and dissemination of programmes.

Programmes on Oﬀer Ph.D. Programme in Nursing The broad objectives of this programme are to enable the nursing personnel to develop advance research skills in nursing and to prepare the nurse educators, administrators and practitioners to carry out systematic research to improve the quality of nursing care. The programme would also enable the nursing personnel to give evidence-based nursing care to patients/clients in various setting.

B.Sc. (Hons) in Optometry & Ophthalmic Techniques (BSCHOT) This four-year programme will enable a learner to become a competent optician, optometrist, refractionist or ophthalmic assistant.

Post Basic Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (B.Sc. (N) (PB))

A student of B.Sc. (Hons) in Optometry & Ophthalmic Techniques (BSCHOT) performing an eye examination at his study centre.

Child Health (PGDMCH) This programme imparts competency for managing Health Care Services at diﬀerent institutional levels, tackling disease outbreaks and eﬀectively organising National Health Programmes, especially in relation to MCH services, providing antenatal care, including those of high risk pregnancy, conducting normal delivery, handling common emergency care related to pregnancy and its outcome, identifying referral situations, providing newborn care, identifying high risk babies, diagnosing and managing common childhood morbidity including emergencies, providing guidance on nutritional needs, assessing growth and development of children and managing their individual problems. It is a oneyear programme worth 18 credits of theory and 18 credits of practical.

The objectives of the programme are to provide an opportunity to a large segment of in-service nurses to upgrade their knowledge and skills in order to respond to the changing health needs of the society; to motivate nurses to maintain clinical competence in order to provide quality care; develop teaching, administrative and research skills; and promote personal and professional growth for better career opportunities. Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is a threeyear degree programme for in-service nurses with 11 out of 22 courses being practical courses.

This programme aims at developing an understanding and competency among practising doctors, health professionals and allied health care professionals for providing eﬀective and eﬃcient hospital and health care services. The programme comprises 32 credits (18 credits of theory and 14 credits of practicals). A unique feature of this programme is that theory and practical components are integrated.

Post-graduate Diploma in Maternal &

Post-graduate Diploma in Geriatric

Post-graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM)

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Medicine (PGDGM) This programme aims at upgrading the knowledge and skills of practising doctors for providing comprehensive health care to the elderly, inculcating an inter-disciplinary approach in diagnosing and management of geriatric problems and improving their clinical, social and communication skills. This 32-credit programme comprises 14 credits of theory and 18 credits of practical courses.

Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology (PGDCC) This programme aims at training a large number of MBBS doctors in non-invasive cardiology. This is a two year, full-time programme with regular and intensive face-to-face counselling and handson-skills development. This programme has been developed in active collaboration with Narayana Hrudayalaya and other leading cardiac centres/experts, viz., Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi; Care Hospital, Hyderabad and Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthpuram. This programme is being conducted in 40 cardiac hospitals/institutes across the country.

Post-graduate Diploma in Acupuncture (PGDACP) (Online) This is the first medical programme which is being offered online. It aims to help graduates of different systems of medicine to learn a new therapy and

utilise it for the patient’s beneﬁt in treating acute and chronic diseases. The programme is available to medical graduates (Allopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy).

Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA) The broad objectives of this programme are to strengthen the knowledge and skills of nursing professionals about principles of Nursing Administration and their application in improving nursing services, to create awareness of recent trends in health care systems and nursing, and work collaboratively with individuals and groups for improvement of the nursing service. It will enhance administrative competence to provide quality nursing care.

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in Oral Implantology (PGCOI) This one-year programme, developed by IGNOU in collaboration with Dental Council of India (DCI), is for BDS doctors. The aim of the programme is to enhance knowledge and skills in the ﬁeld of Oral Implantology and enable the learner to assess, diagnose and manage the cases requiring dental implants.

Post-graduate Certificate in Endodontics (PGCE) This one-year programme of 14 credits theory and 16 credits practical, developed by IGNOU in collaboration with the Dental Council of India (DCI), is for BDS doctors. The aim of the programme is to enhance the knowledge and skills in the field of Conservative Dentistry and enable the learners to assess, diagnose and manage the cases which require specialised interventions in the field of conservative dentistry.

Certiﬁcate in Health Care Waste Management for South-East Asian Countries (CHCWM)

A student of Post Basic Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (B.Sc. (N) (PB)) performing Endotracheal suctioning at Safdarjung College of Nursing, New Delhi.

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To cater to the needs of healthcare functionaries and impart good health care waste management practices, this programme is developed in collaboration with WHO-SEARO (World Health Organisation-South East Asia Regional Oﬃce). It aims to sensitise learners about health care waste

and its impact on our health and environment. It acquaints the learner with existing legislation, knowledge and practices regarding infection control and health care waste management in South-East Asian region, and aims to equip the learner with skills to manage health care waste eﬀectively and safely. The programme is worth 14 credits (10 credits theory and four credits practical work).

10th pass students. It aims to prepare a work force in the country with the skills required to look after the elderly and people suﬀering from chronic progressive illness in a home setting after discharge from tertiary care.

Certiﬁcate in Diabetes Community Worker (CDCW)

The objectives of this programme are to enhance and update the knowledge, skills and practices of nursing personnel in care of newborn and infants; and to enable nursing personnel to provide eﬀective nursing care to normal, at risk, sick newborn, and infants. This is a 14-credit programme (four credits theory and 10 credits practical).

This programme has been developed in collaboration with the Regional Centre, Guwahati. It aims to build a community level workforce to understand and help the diabetes patients in clinics and at home. The objective is to provide an understanding of the causes leading to diabetes and detailed knowledge of the eﬀect of diabetes on various organs of the body. It aims to develop skills of management of the disease in relation to diet, foot care and eye care. The programme is worth 14 credits (four credits of theory courses and 10 credits of practical work).

Certiﬁcate In Maternal and Child Health Care (CMCHC)

The objectives of this programme are to update the knowledge and skills of health care providers in reproductive and child health and to enable health care providers to render eﬀective health care to both mother and child. It is a 16 credit programme (Eight credits theory courses and eight credits practical work).

Certiﬁcate in New Born and Infant Care (CNIC)

Certiﬁcate in Competency Enhancement for Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)/ Female Health Worker (FHW) The broad objectives of this programme are to enhance the knowledge and skills of practising ANMs/FHWs in Reproductive and Child Health, Communication and Socio-cultural areas, including Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness, and to enable ANMs/ FHWs develop a positive attitude in providing health care through community participation. It is a 32-credit Programme (14 credits theory courses and 18 credits practical work).

Certiﬁcate in Home-Based Care Provider (CHBCP) This is a 6-month programme of 14 credits (four credits theory, 10 credits practical) for

Projects Training and capacity-building programme in Health Care Waste Management in Lucknow and Tamil Nadu. Funding by Department of Environment and Forest, Govt. of India/UNDP.

Other Activities An Acupressure Awareness cum Treatment Camp was organised in collaboration with the Academy of Naturopathy Acupressure.

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PG Diploma in HIV Medicine Certificate in AYUSH (Nursing) Certificate in Dialysis Medicine Certificate in Adolescent Health & Counselling

Centre for Paramedical Sciences This Centre has been created in the School of Health Sciences to improve the cadre of trained paramedical/allied health personnel for providing eﬃcient health care at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. It has launched Bachelor’s, Degree and Diploma programmes in full-time mode, and certiﬁcate programmes in online mode.

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Phone: 91-11-29536441 Fax: 91-11-29532175 E-mail: soh@ignou.ac.in The School includes the disciplines of Hindi, English, Linguistics, Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Sanskrit and Philosophy, an Editorial Unit and a Translation Unit. Apart from certiﬁcate, diploma and degree programmes in Hindi and English, the School has also developed Foundation Courses in Sanskrit and in 12 Modern Indian Languages, including Bhojpuri. In addition to academic programmes, the Editorial Unit is involved in editing study material and other publications of the University. The Translation Unit takes care of Hindi translation and vetting of learning material and other publications.

Programmes on Oﬀer Ph.D. in English/Hindi

The programme is oﬀered in English, Hindi and Oriya. A student taking a minimum of 48 credits of elective courses in one discipline is awarded a major in that discipline (for Mathematics and Chemistry, the credit requirement for majoring is 40 credits). The School oﬀers B.A. Major in Hindi, English and Urdu. BDP has three main components: Foundation Courses (24 credits, compulsory), Electives (56-64 credits) and Applicationoriented Courses (8-16 credits).

Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE) This programme is aimed at providing an understanding of the art of writing and at developing the creative potential of the learner.

PG Diploma in Book Publishing (PGDBP)

Master of Arts (English)

This unique programme is on oﬀer for the ﬁrst time in India. While there are many courses of a similar nature, the uniqueness of our programme lies in the fact that we are providing teaching material in a variety of modes – print, audio and video, tele-conference, face-to-face interaction and attachment to a publishing house where you will get a chance to work and learn on the job.

The aim of this programme is to provide learners with a sound base in language as well as an exposure to a wide range of literature, with options for specialisation in a particular area. The learners are expected to develop conﬁdence in their critical and analytical abilities. This 64-credit programme has a two-tier structure: ﬁve compulsory core courses and three optional courses.

The main aim of the programme is to acquire understanding of Urdu language and literature beyond certiﬁcate level, in the areas of translation and editing, publishing and proof reading. It comprises ﬁve courses, two compulsory and three elective courses.

These programmes provide an opportunity for research in English/Hindi language or literature. For details please see the IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in or the Table in Appendix 5 at the end of this Proﬁle.

Master of Arts (Hindi) This programme exposes learners to a wide range of Hindi literature.

Bachelor’s Degree Programme (BDP) The School contributes courses to this programme, which oﬀers an opportunity to graduate to working people and/or to those who have missed out on their higher studies for some reason: social, familial, ﬁnancial. The programme leads to B.A., B.Com, B.Sc, BTS and BSW degrees. A number of courses are common to all streams.

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Diploma in Urdu Language (DUL)

Certiﬁcate in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTE) This programme has been designed to enhance the understanding of school teachers about their learners, the learning process, and the nature and structure of the English Language. It also helps them evolve innovative strategies in listening, speaking, reading and writing of English as a second language. This programme comprises ﬁve courses of four credits each.

Certiﬁcate Programme in Functional English (Basic Level) (CFE)

This programme is primarily designed for younger learners (those who have completed 10+2 with at least six years of English) who wish to join higher studies or are entering their first jobs. It is to enable them to speak, read and write with a degree of fluency and accuracy in English. The course material, which includes a CD, will prepare the learners to function in English with ease, both socially and professionally. At the end of the Programme they would have attained proficiency in English.

Certiﬁcate in Urdu Language (CUL) This programme is meant for Urdu and Hindi mother tongue speakers who want to know how to read, write and correctly speak the Urdu language. Communicative and comprehension skills are included in it.

Activities School of Humanities organised a two-day national seminar on ‘The Traditions of Folk in Literature’ in August 2010. The dialogue of the

seminar was created through a discussion of some important literary texts from folklore literature covering folk novels, folk poetry, folk tales and folk theatre.

School of Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies Phone: 011-29571115 Email: soitds@ignou.ac.in The School oﬀers a range of courses in a broad socio-economic cultural area that demands understanding from various angles and methods that cut across disciplines. The broad aim of the School is to undertake research, teaching and training in subjects that demand intensive scholastic engagement of thoughts and methods that are inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary in nature. Accordingly, the programmes oﬀered by the School are diverse in nature, thus, providing a rare platform for fusion of thoughts and methods of understanding many seemingly unrelated domain of knowledge.

Programmes on Oﬀer Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Physics and Astrophysics

Noted writer Prof Manoj Das addressing the gathering at the seminar, titled ‘The Traditions of Folk in Literature,’ at IGNOU.

This programme, launched in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, is targeted towards giving research orientation to students from Post B.Sc. level on. The broad areas of research envisaged are sun and solar system, stellar physics, extragalactic astronomy, theoretical astrophysics and related areas of physics, instrumentation. The programme is conducted in residential and face-to-face mode at Bangalore. A mentor, who is a senior scientist, is attached to every student.

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M.Phil in Sri Aurobindo Studies (MPHILAU) (On-campus)

government, NGOs, labour organisations and the corporate sector.

Master’s in Social Anthropology (On-campus)

M.A. in Applied Integral Studies (MAAIS) (On-campus)

MA in Gandhi and Peace Studies (On-campus)

PG Diploma in Folklore & Cultural Studies (PGDFCS)

MA in Sri Aurobindo Studies (MASAS) (On-campus)

PG Diploma in Studies in Indian Culture (Online)

Master’s in Labour & Development (On-campus)

PG Diploma in Integral Education (PGDIE) (On-campus)

This is a full-time, on-campus programme. It provides an in-depth understanding of importance of labour in the development process, with special reference to India and developing countries. The changing dimensions and proﬁle of labour and employment in contemporary India, in the context of the ongoing process of globalisation, is adequately covered in the programme. The importance of diﬀerent stakeholders — state, trade unions, NGOs and international organisations in addressing the ongoing transformations in the labour market is also emphasised and elaborated in the coursework. It is expected that, the students who successfully complete this programme will get opportunities to work in the

PG Diploma in Future Studies – Explorations towards a New Creation (PGENC) PG Diploma in Psychology – A Science of Consciousness Code (Online) PG Diploma in Tribal Art and Culture (PGDTAC), face-to-face teaching at the Adivasi Academy, Tejgadh, Gujarat PG Diploma in Himalayan Arts and Museology (PGDHAM), On-campus at the Institute of Himalayan Studies at the State Museum, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh PG Certificate: An Introduction to the Vedas in the light of Sri Aurobindo (PGCIV) (Online) PG Certificate: Paradigms of Psychological Knowledge – A Historical and Cross-cultural Perspective (Online) PG Certificate in Study of the Bhagavad Gita in the Light of Sri Aurobindo (PGCBGSA)

Students of Master’s in Labour and Development during a classroom interaction.

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Certiﬁcate in Rural Health-care Training (CRHT), Face-to-face teaching at the Adivasi Academy, Tejgarh, Gujarat Certiﬁcate Programme in Sanskrit (CPS) The objectives of this programme are to:

provide a simple and basic course for study of the Sanskrit language to people all across the globe, regardless of their native language; and provide adequate knowledge of the Devanagari script and Sanskrit grammar to individuals, so that they shall be able to pursue deeper study of the language.

School of Journalism and New Media Studies Phone: 011-29534451 E-mail: sojnms@ignou.ac.in The country is witnessing a media revolution, resulting in a massive expansion of media in general and the news industry in particular. With the rapid development in Information and Communication Technology, journalism and new media are emerging as powerful tools of communication to reach out to large sections of the society. This has opened up tremendous professional opportunities and the resultant need for trained human resource in the industry, academia and research. Accordingly, the University has established this School, which has opted for a blend of on-campus and ODL programmes, which are detailed below.

Programmes on Oﬀer Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication This programme broadly covers Journalism, Mass Communication, Electronic Media (radio and television), New Media and Media Studies.

M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication (MA (JMC), (On-campus) This is a face-to-face, full-time programme oﬀered from the IGNOU campus, New Delhi. It prepares the students to join news

organisations such as newspapers, magazines, radio and television. To facilitate holistic journalism training, the School has adopted UNESCO’s model media curriculum.

M.A. in Electronic Media Production & Management (MA (EMPM), (On-campus) This regular, full time, face-to-face programme is designed to teach students the basics of sound, visual communication, camera handling and new media production. The programme provides hands-on experience to the students to develop appropriate skills and competencies to prepare them for any challenging assignment in the media industry. The broad coverage areas of the programme includes mass communication through both print and electronic media as well as media management.

Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC) This PG Diploma provides opportunities for working media personnel to enhance their knowledge and skills for their professional development.

Post-graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production (PGDAPP) This programme is aimed at developing a cadre of skilled professionals for the growing Radio medium. It is also useful for those already engaged in the industry without a formal qualiﬁcation. The broad objective of this programme is to prepare professionals with skills to conceive, plan and manage audio programme production.

Post-graduate Diploma in Radio Prasaran (PGDRP) This programme has been developed in collaboration with Prasar Bharati (AIR). The programme has been designed to upgrade the skills and competencies of those who are working in Radio Stations and those who aspire for it.

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B.A. in 3D Animation and Visual Eﬀects (BA (AVFX)) (On-campus)

Certiﬁcate Programme in Community Radio (CCR)

This programme is being offered by IGNOU in collaboration with M/s Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC). Students will be required to create a Computer Graphics-based film as a final project. The programme covers indepth training on 3D Animation and Visual Effects with Node Based Compositing and Match Moving; Film Editing; The Animation Production Pipeline; Language studies along with Business Organisation and Accountancy.

This programme is aimed at building the skills of those interested in community level broadcasting to serve in various community radio stations being set up all over the country. It is a comprehensive programme oﬀering information on all aspects of community radio from set up technology to understanding of community participatory styles of broadcasting.

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Diploma in Computer Generated Imagery (DCGI) (On-campus) This programme is oﬀered in collaboration with MAAC. It is best suited for anyone who wants to enter the 3D Animation Industry, as it covers all aspects of 3D Animation and ﬁlm making with focus on Modelling, Shading, Lighting, Rigging, FX and Character animation.

Certificate Programme in Digital Film Making (CDFM) (On-campus) This programme is offered in collaboration with Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC). This is a comprehensive programme that exposes students to the nuances of the art of digital film making. The students will undergo training on realistic film making by the use of technologies like compositing and editing.

organised a short-term training programme for teachers and professionals on ‘beyond web 2.0: multi-media journalism and social media’ in June, 2010, with Deutsche Welle (DW); and organised a workshop on Mapping Journalism Education Institutes in South Asia in July, 2010, with UNESCO support.

School of Law Phone: 011-29532525 Fax: 011-29534304 E-mail: sol@ignou.ac.in The School strives to ensure high-quality legal education and research through innovative, multi-media learning packages with a focus on learning practical aspects of law, acquiring legal skills and scholarship.

Programmes on Offer Ph.D. in Law Master of Intellectual Property Law (MIPL) (Online) This is a new specialised Master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law offered exclusively online and developed by IGNOU. It is offered through the Virtual Education in Law (VEL) platform, developed by IGNOU.

Eminent journalist Mrinal Pande inaugurating the Deutsche Welle workshop titled ‘Beyond Web 2.0: Multimedia Journalism and Social Media.’

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Post-graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR) This programme has been developed in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property

Organisation (WIPO), Geneva. The objectives of this programme are to disseminate information on national and international IPR issues, create IPR consciousness among scientists, professio-nals, academicians, government oﬃcials, entrepreneurs and other members of the society, and familiarise the learners about the documentation and administrative procedures relating to IPR in India.

Post-graduate Diploma in Environmental Law (PGDENLW) This programme is oﬀered in association with Centre for Environmental Law (CEL), WWF, New Delhi. It provides an in-depth exposure to participants on issues, institutions and initiatives in the ﬁeld of environmental law and policy.

Post-graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ) The objective of the programme is to keep pace with the emerging developments in the ﬁeld of criminal justice, and to create well-informed citizens and professionals in the area of criminal justice. It also aims to enhance the competencies of the professionals already working in the area of criminal justice system.

Post-graduate Diploma in Legal Process Outsourcing (PGDLPO) This programme is oﬀered in association with Rainmaker, and is delivered mostly online using Virtual Education in Law (VEL) and eMentor, Rainmaker`s e-learning platform. It aims to train law graduates in the existing legal practices predominantly useful for the LPO industry in India.

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in Cyber Law (PGCCL) The main objectives are to enable the learner to acquire critical understanding of cyber law and the emerging social and intellectual property issues, to develop competencies for dealing with fraud and deception by using cyberspace and to give in-depth knowledge of Cyber law and legal framework, Right to Privacy, Data Security and Protection.

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in Patent Practice (PGCPP) Patent is the most signiﬁcant form of Intellectual

Property to encourage creativity in science and technology and protect invention, development and creation of new technology and business expansion throughout the world. The objective of the programme is to provide learners in-depth knowledge of the Indian patent law, training in writing of patent application, and to develop expertise in patent search. This programme is oﬀered in collaboration with the Council of Scientiﬁc and Industrial Research (CSIR).

Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP) This unique programme aims to develop legal skills among citizens and groups to access law and justice. It provides functional understanding of law and imparts elementary skills. It aims to create a cadre of ‘barefoot’ lawyers to provide preventive legal assistance. Legal aid organisations, Panchayat functionaries including elected representatives, government functionaries, nongovernmental organisations or any person whose work proﬁle entails engagement with the legal system would beneﬁt from this diploma.

Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP) This 16-credit programme aims at creating an overall awareness of, and training on, consumer affairs with special emphasis on Consumer Protection. After completing this programme, the learner can work as a consumer activist in the industrial sector, with NGOs and government departments on consumer affairs. The course is open to those with 10+2 level of educational qualifications.

Certiﬁcate in Human Rights (CHR) This programme is meant to sensitise professional groups, e.g., police and army, primary school teachers, NGO functionaries, etc., on issues relating to Human Rights. The course is open to those with 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU. This programme is worth 16 credits.

Certiﬁcate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law and Business Laws (CCLBL) The main objective of this programme is to have knowledge about the promotion and functioning of small economic and business enterprises within the cooperative framework,

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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.

Certiﬁcate in International Humanitarian Law (CIHL) This programme is oﬀered in association with International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC), New Delhi. Its main objective is to develop knowledge and skills in the area of international humanitarian law, to provide specialised understanding on contemporary issues of international humanitarian law in the South Asian Region and to enhance the competencies of professionals already working in the area of IHL.

Certificate in Anti-Human Trafficking (CAHT) This programme has been developed with the Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI. It objectives are to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues involved in anti-human trafficking, and to develop functional understanding and coordination among learners about various stakeholders/agencies associated with the process of human trafficking directly or indirectly.

Other Activities Indo-US International Human Rights Practicum: The School, in collaboration with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, United States, organised the ﬁrst International and Comparative Human Rights Law Practicum, Winter 2010, from December 20,2010-January 6, 2011 at IGNOU, New Delhi.

Projects 1.

Strengthening the Cooperative Act: The School, in association with the UN Solution Exchange, New Delhi, has undertaken a research project to propose changes to 'Strengthen Cooperative Act' in the context of fundamental inclusion and microfinance. Law Made East Series: The objective of the project is to come out with a series of booklets (on each identified enactment) in a simplified manner so that the common person can understand the provisions of laws and its implications easily.

School of Management Studies Phone: 011-29532073 Fax: 91-11-29532078 E-mail: soms@ignou.ac.in The School was established to provide an avenue for working personnel and professionals for acquiring management qualiﬁcations to upgrade their managerial skills, capabilities and orientation. Over the years, the School has been oﬀering various programmes in Management and Commerce which are useful to the corporate and the business world. For details, please see Appendix 5, or the website www.ignou.ac.in.

Programmes on Offer Ph.D. in Management/Commerce

VC Prof V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai giving a certiﬁcate to a student who attended the International & Comparative Human Rights Law Practicum, at IGNOU.

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This programme aims at training professionals and teachers in the skills and competencies related to the systematic investigation of various issues and problems in the area of their study. The details of the programme are available on the website www.ignou.ac.in of IGNOU.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) This is a modular programme which includes the Post-graduate Diploma in Management (11 courses), followed by specialisation stream (ﬁve courses) and ﬁve integrative courses (including a project course). In all, a learner has to complete 21 courses in order to get an MBA degree. Admission to the programme is through an entrance test, which is held twice a year.

Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance) This programme is on offer in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, and has been designed to meet the customised needs of banking professionals with CAIIB certification. Admission to this programme is without an entrance test. This programme also consists of 21 courses, including a project course, which is equivalent to two courses (11 basic courses, five specialisation courses and five integrative courses):

Master of Commerce (M.Com) This is currently on oﬀer with a specialisation in International Business Operations. The main objective of this programme is to equip the students with the necessary conceptual, entrepreneurial and analytical skills required for handling Business Operations, particularly in International Business. The curriculum focusses on the applied aspects.

Master of Commerce in Finance and Taxation (M.Com, F&T) Master of Commerce in Finance and Taxation (M.Com. F&T) is designed and developed in collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, exclusively for the Chartered Accountancy Final Stage learners. Learners can simultaneously enroll for this programme along with the Chartered Accountancy Final Course oﬀered by ICAI. Once a learner clears the Chartered Accountancy Final courses, s/he receives credit transfer for those courses in this programme. The main objective of this programme is to

develop the skills and competencies of students in the ﬁelds of accountancy, ﬁnance and taxation. Eligibility for admission are: a) Graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised University/Institute, and b) Admitted in the Chartered Accountancy Final Course. Candidates who have already completed Chartered Accountancy are also eligible to seek admission.

Master of Commerce in Business Policy and Corporate Governance (M.Com, BP & CG) This programme is designed and developed in collaboration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, exclusively for the Company Secretaryship professional programme students. Students can simultaneously study this M.Com programme along with the Company Secretaryship professional programme oﬀered by ICSI. The main objective of this programme is to develop skills and competencies of the students in business policy and corporate governance. Eligibility for admission are: a) Graduate in any discipline or equivalent qualiﬁcations from a recognised University/ Institute. b) Passed in Company Secretaryship executive programme. Candidates who have already passed the Company Secretaryship course are also eligible for admission.

Master of Commerce in Management Accounting & Financial Strategies (M.Com, MA & FS) This programme is designed and developed in collaboration with the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India, exclusively for the ICWAI students. Students can Simultaneously study this programme with the ICWAI Final course. Once a student passes ICWAI ﬁnal course, automatic

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credit transfer is given. The main objective of this programme is to develop skills and competencies of the students in management accounting and ﬁnancial strategies. Eligibility for admission are: a) Graduate in any discipline or equivalent qualiﬁcations from a recognised University/ Institute. b) Passed in ICWAI Intermediate course. Candidates who have already passed the ICWAI Final course shall also be eligible for admission.

BBA (Retailing) This has been developed in collaboration with the Retailers Association of India (RAI), Mumbai, with a vision to create learned talent resource for the front-end with a career path to become future managers through continuing education. The programme is of 96 credits, comprising compulsory courses with an internship and Onthe-job Training (OJT) in the ﬁrst, second and third years, respectively. The programme is oﬀered with modular approach as given below: l l l

First Year-Diploma in Retailing (DIR) Second Year-Advanced Diploma in Retailing (ADIR) Third Year-Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Major in Accountancy and Finance (B.Com, A&F) This three-year programme is designed and developed in collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, exclusively for Chartered Accountancy students. Learners can simultaneously study B.Com (A&F) programme with Chartered Accountancy First Stage offered by ICAI. Once a learner clears the Chartered Accountancy First Stage, credit transfer is given for those courses in this programme. The main objective of this programme is to develop skills and competencies of the learners, in the field of accountancy and finance. Candidates who fulfil the following three conditions are eligible for admission: (i) 10+2 or its equivalent, (ii) passed Common Proficiency Test/PE-I/ Foundation from ICAI, and (iii) registration in Professional Competence Course/PE-II/ Intermediate (Chartered Accountancy First Stage) of ICAI. Learners who have already completed PCC/PEII/Intermediate of Chartered Accountancy are also eligible for admission in this programme.

Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Commerce (B.Com)

Bachelor of Commerce with Major in Corporate Aﬀairs and Administration (B.Com, CA & A)

This programme aims at helping a learner develop competency in the basic aspects of commerce. All the courses of the B.Com programme can be classiﬁed under three major components: Foundation Courses, Elective Courses and Application-oriented courses.

This is similar to B.Com A&F, designed and developed in collaboration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, exclusively for the Company Secretaryship students, who can study it with Company Secretaryship foundation programme oﬀered by the ICSI.

A learner has to opt for a minimum of 48 credits from the Elective Courses in Commerce and the remaining eight to 16 credits from the elective courses of other disciplines such as Computer Science, Hindi, English, Political Science, History, Economics, Public Administration, Sociology, Rural Development and Mathematics.

Once a student passes Company Secretaryship foundation and executive programme automatic credit transfer is given in this B.Com programme for all those students. The main objective of this programme is to develop skills and competencies of the student in the field of corporate affairs and administration. Candidates with the following qualiﬁcations are

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eligible for admission: a) b)

courses of his/her choice in the chosen specialisation stream.

10+2 or its equivalence; and Registration in Company Secretaryship

Post-graduate Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO)

Candidates who have successfully passed Company Secretaryship Intermediate/ Executive Programme shall also be eligible for admission.

This programme is aimed at equipping the learners with the necessary conceptual, entrepreneurial, and analytical skills required for handling International Business Operations. The curriculum focusses on the applied aspects.

Bachelor of Commerce with Major in Financial and Cost Accounting (B.Com, F&CA) This is similar to B.Com A&F, designed and developed in collaboration with The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI), exclusively for the ICWAI students, who can simultaneously study this programme with ICWAI Foundation/Intermediate course offered by ICWAI. Once a student passes ICWAI Foundation/Intermediate courses, automatic credit transfer is given in this B.Com with major in Financial and Cost Accounting programme. The main objective of this programme is to develop skills and competencies of students in the field of Finance and Cost Accounting. Candidates with the following qualifications are eligible for admission: a) b)

10+2 or its equivalent; and Registration in ICWAI Foundation Course. Candidates who have passed ICWAI Intermediate course shall also be eligible for admission.

Post-graduate Diploma in Management (PGDIM) This comprises the compulsory courses that are part of the MBA programme.

Specialisation in Post-graduate Diploma Programmes The Specialisation Programmes in functional areas are available in four streams; Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Operations Management and Marketing Management. A learner has to complete any ﬁve

Post-graduate Diploma in Finance Markets Practice (PGDFMP) This programme is being oﬀered in collaboration with the Financial Technologies Knowledge Management Co., Mumbai, with the following objectives: l

to inculcate among students, knowledge of financial markets and also impart skills required in the operations of the financial markets; to develop domain knowledge expertise in financial markets practiced across different asset classes; to analyse inter-linkages of different asset classes, including equity, currency, commodity and fixed income securities markets; and to focus on fundamental factors impacting asset prices.

Diploma in Management (DIM) This programme comprises three compulsory and four elective courses of which a learner is required to complete two elective courses.

Diploma in Retailing (DIR) IGNOU, in collaboration with the Retailers Association of India (RAI), has designed this programme, which includes an internship during which the learner gets a stipend.

Certiﬁcate in NGO Management (CNM) This has been developed in collaboration with UNAIDS. Its objectives are: l to provide basic managerial concepts to NGO workers; and

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to help and enhance the skills of end users at various levels of management.

Certiﬁcate in Business Skills (CBS) This is a vocational programme jointly developed by IGNOU, the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and the COL. The main objective of this programme is 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. This certiﬁcate programme focusses on business communication, entrepreneurship, basic computer knowledge, business organisation and accounting.

School of Performing and Visual Arts Phone: 011-29571991-94, 29534840 Fax: 011-29536330 E-mail: sopva@ignou.ac.in Fine Arts education is an integral part of the development of each human being. It refers to the development of creativity through diverse range of creative activities and modes of expression. This School strives for a flagship role in the development and delivery of educational programmes in various disciplines of the Arts.

Programmes on Oﬀer Master of Fine Arts-Painting (MFAP) (On-Campus) This programme aims at providing opportunities to students in identifying and developing their own style and medium at advanced level to become a professional artist. The objectives of the course are to create professionals and creative researchers in the field of Fine Arts through provision of basic knowledge of Art management and marketing and to critically study various styles and modes of art expressions from different periods: both historical and contemporary.

Master of Performing Arts-Hindustani Vocal Music (MPA-HVM) (On-Campus) This programme aims to provide higher education to the classical music students and to produce well-trained practitioners of Hindustani music. The students have a choice of taking up a particular style of singing, either Dhrupad or Dhamar. Students also study a course on Management of Music Events and a course on Sound and Acoustics, which will facilitate the students to take up a career related to music.

Master of Performing Arts-Theatre Arts (MPA-THA) (On-Campus) This programme aims to provide both practical and theoretical aspects of theatre to students. It offers specialisations in Direction, Design and Children’s theatre to facilitate the students to take up a career related to these areas. It imparts training in acting, direction and technical theatre, along with latest theatre research methodologies and theatre histories.

Master of Performing Arts-Dance (Bharatanatyam) (MPA-BN) (On-Campus)

Students of Master of Performing Arts-Theatre Arts (MPA-THA) doing their practicals at the IGNOU campus.

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This programme is aimed at moulding professionals and academicians in the area of dance. The curriculum is developed in a manner in which its focus on four major areas – performance, choreography, technical production aspects and writing dance and research – provides a holistic approach towards

Students of Master of Performing Arts-Hindustani Vocal Music (MPA-HVM) in the class at the campus.

preparing a student to excel both academically and professionally. Practicals will also include independent student productions and a production under the direction of a wellknown external expert. Other practical-oriented courses are dance pedagogy and production with a target group, elements of the theatre in dancer’s training and performance, and a course on music traditions. Students will also be given hands-on experience and training on technical matters of stage production. As the programme is a rigorous two-year, full-time course, it will also have value-added workshops by experts. The courses are designed in such a manner that it further the scope of the students’ gaining employability in various sectors associated with dance and its allied areas.

Theatre Arts (CPATHA) This programme aims to provide a basic introduction to the art of theatre to the learners.

Certiﬁcate in Performing Arts-Hindustani/Karnatak Music (CPAHM/CPAKM) This programme enables the learner to receive the basic knowledge of theory and practical aspects of Hindustani/Karnatak Music.

Certificate in Performing Arts — Bharatanatyam/Kathak/Kuchipudi/ Kathakali/ Manipuri/Odissi/ Mohiniattam (CPABN/CPAKT/ CPAKP/CPAKK/ CPAMP/CPAOS/CPAMT)

The aim of this programme is to preserve, promote, project and disseminate the broad spectrum of the rich and varied traditions and folk culture of North-East India.

Indian classical dances bring out the quintessential cultural ethos of diverse regions of India. This programme oﬀers training in the basics of various classical dances of India (Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Manipuri, Odissi, Mohiniattam). Based on the practical specialisation, the learner gets a certiﬁcate in that particular dance form.

Certiﬁcate in Performing Arts-

Certiﬁcate Programme in Visual

Certiﬁcate in Indigenous Art Practices (CIAP)

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Arts-Painting/Applied Arts/Sculpture (CVAP/ CVAA/CVAS) This 16-credit programme consists of three main streams: Painting, Sculpture and Applied Arts. Depending on the optionals taken, the learner gets a certiﬁcate in painting, applied arts or sculpture.

School of Sciences Phone/Fax: 011-29532167 E-mail: sos@ignou.ac.in This School comprises the disciplines of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics. It oﬀers the programmes detailed below. Some courses prepared by the School are also on oﬀer in programmes of other Schools such as CES, BPP, B.A., B.Com, BTS, BCA and B.Sc. (Nursing).

Programmes on Offer Ph.D. in Chemistry The programme is being offered to provide opportunities for research in various areas of Chemistry.

Ph.D. in Life Sciences This programme is being offered to provide opportunities for research in various areas of Life Sciences with the view to promote learning and encourage excellence in the respective fields of knowledge.

Ph.D. in Mathematics

in-depth understanding of the subject and develop in them the capability of carrying out high-quality research in these areas. (Details are available on the IGNOU website.)

Master’s Degree Programme in Life Science (On-Campus) (MSCLS) This is offered as a regular, on-campus programme. The teaching is done by eminent experts invited from different institutions, who are especially involved in this programme. Theory classes as well as the practical classes are held at IGNOU headquarters in New Delhi.

Master’s Degree Programme in Mathematics (with Applications in Computer Science) (MACS) This programme emphasises the relevance and usefulness of mathematics from the application point of view, and equips the learners with core mathematical knowledge and the training necessary for use in many application areas. The programme exposes the learners to real-life problems and promotes the use of mathematics in industry and the applied sciences.

Master’s Degree Programme in Chemistry (On-campus) For details, please see the IGNOU website.

Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Science (B.Sc.) The main aim of this programme is to provide opportunities for higher science education to in-service people living in rural/remote areas and belonging to disadvantaged sections of

This programme aims at enhancing and deepening the understanding of mathematics of the students, and equipping them to do quality research in the area of study. (For more details, please see the IGNOU website.)

Ph.D. in Physics This programme is being oﬀered to provide opportunities for research in various fundamental and applied areas of Physics with the view to promote learning and encourage excellence in the respective ﬁelds of knowledge. It aims to nurture researchers in Physics with an

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First-year students of M.Sc. (Chemistry) doing their practicals.

the society and to promote scientific temper in everyday life. Learners can obtain either a B.Sc. (General) or a B.Sc. (Major) degree in any one of the streams of Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology. Learners should opt for elective courses from at least two science disciplines. In any given discipline, learners can opt for elective courses worth a minimum of eight credits and a maximum of 48 credits. Of the total credits opted for in the elective courses of Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences disciplines, a minimum of 25 percent of the credits may be taken from laboratory courses. In addition to the requirements mentioned above, a minimum number of credits to be taken in elective courses in the various science disciplines will enable a learner to major in that discipline. Please refer to the IGNOU website for details.

Post-graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development (PGDESD) This programme has been developed in collaboration with other open universities in the SAARC region, with financial support from the South Asia Foundation. The objectives of the programme are to share information about sustainable development, strengthen regional cooperation in environmental capacity-building, especially in the area of environmental management, to educate and train individuals from different walks of life, viz., development functionaries, government officials, journalists, policy makers, farmers, industrialists, grassroot 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.

Post-graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (PGDAC) This programme aims to enhance the skills of chemists employed in industry, research and development and national laboratories. It is also useful for all those science graduates who are aspiring to get employment in these

laboratories. The main objectives of the programme are to provide training in modern analytical techniques, an appropriate theoretical background and to develop practical skills for analysing materials even in trace amounts using modern analytical methods and instruments. This programme is worth 32 credits, spread over eight courses.

Diploma in Aquaculture (DAQ) Aquaculture, or aqua farming, is viewed as the best option to catch fish to provide food for the growing masses, provide people with alternative livelihood opportunities for their socio-economic upliftment and generate foreign exchange. In many developing countries, fish and other aquaculture products serve as the main source of cheap protein to combat malnutrition and undernutrition because fish have essential amino acids, which are often lacking in cereal protein substitute. This programme aims to develop awareness about various aspects of aquaculture.

Certiﬁcate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM) 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 main objectives are to help the learners look critically at their mathematics teaching strategies and alter them to suit their students’ backgrounds; refresh learners on the acquisition and learning process in the context of mathematics learning; and make the discourse of mathematics teaching available to a wider section of society by exposing them to the need for a meaningful context while learning or teaching mathematical concepts/ processes/ skills.

Certiﬁcate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT) This programme is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to work as a laboratory technician in a school/college

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science laboratory. The objectives of this programme are to familiarise learners with the basic facilities and equipment available in a school/college science laboratory, impart knowledge on the basics of organisation and management of science laboratories including laboratory safety aspects, and train learners in handling and maintaining simple instruments, and procurement and storage procedures.

Appreciation Course on Environment (ACE) This is a non-credit awareness course that has been developed by the School in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. This course has been developed for journalists, development functionaries, academics, lawyers, and other professionals interested in environmental issues. The objectives of this course are dissemination of information on national and international environmental issues; creating environmental consciousness among professionals, academicians and other members of the society who can play an active part in opinion making within the society so that corrective action can be taken. It has also been modiﬁed and is being oﬀered as an audit course (NEV 001) to all undergraduate students to comply with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

School of Social Sciences Phone: 011-29534336 Fax: 91-11-29531845 E-mail: soss@ignou.ac.in The School has been assigned the disciplines of Economics, History, Library and Information Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, in which it has designed and developed a variety of programmes. For details of the programmes, please see Appendix 5 or the IGNOU website.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) The School oﬀers Ph.D. programmes in Economics, History, Library and Information Sciences, Political Science, Public Administration and Sociology. The eligibility and other details are given in the table at the end of this Proﬁle, and on the IGNOU website.

M.Phil. Programme in Economics IGNOU oﬀers this programme in collaboration with the Institute of Human Development (IHD). The candidates are selected through an entrance examination for this programme.

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) The general objective of this programme is to contribute to the building of professional human resource to meet the varied demands for information handling in libraries and information centres in the country. The programme comprises of seven Core Courses and two Elective Courses, to be selected from six Elective courses being oﬀered now. The medium of instruction for this programme is English. This programme is also available online through the platform called LIVE (Library and Information Virtual Education), developed by IGNOU. For more details, visit: http://www.ignouonline.ac.in/live.

Master of Science (Economics) Under this programme, three areas, viz Actuarial Economics, Applied Quantitative Finance and Environmental Economics are oﬀered in the on-campus mode. This is being run in collaboration with the Madras School of Economics.

Master of Arts (Economics) (MEC) This programme offers an opportunity to learners for higher studies in Economics. Besides offering the core courses available in other universities, it includes courses in some of the emerging areas in Economics such as insurance, finance and computer applications that are expected to be extremely useful in the present scenario of economic liberalisation and globalisation.

Master of Arts (History) (MAH)

This programme has been developed with a view to provide an opportunity to those learners who wish to do higher studies in History. The programme is also of use to teachers working in schools, personnel working in various institutions/organisations associated with history and culture (museums, archives, Archaeological Survey, etc.), and all graduates who are desirous of acquiring a Master’s Degree in History. The programme is available in English and Hindi.

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Master of Arts (Sociology) (MSO) This programme is designed to provide advanced sociological knowledge, perspectives and skills. It focuses on classical and advanced concepts and theories, research methods and perspectives, the contemporary state of sociology in India, education, migration, urbanisation and the issues of development.

Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS)

Master of Arts (Psychology) (MAPC)

The aim of this programme is to provide the learners a sound base in political studies with indepth investigation of a broad range of political phenomena at the national, regional and international level.

The programme aims at catering to a variety of clientele such as fresh graduate students and those who want to enter the employment arena in the areas of Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Industrial and Organisational Psychology. The programme oﬀers not only theoretical knowledge but also practicals, ﬁeld training and project work.

The programme provides an 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.

Master of Arts (Public Administration) (MPA) This programme deals with the theories of the state, society and public administration. It discusses various aspects of management pertaining to human resources and public systems. It provides a detailed discourse on Indian administration and covers areas related to public policy, disaster management, egovernance and decentralised governance.

Master of Arts (Public Policy) (MPP) This programme deals with the public policy framework. It addresses the management of human resources and public systems in the country. It provides a discussion on the issues in public administration and decentralised governance. It also oﬀers a technical course in computers, besides two projects. At present, this programme is on oﬀer only to IAS probationers, in collaboration with the Lal Bahadur Shastri

Bachelor's Degree in Arts (BA) This programme, developed by ﬁve Schools, has been detailed under the School of Humanities. A learner can obtain a BA degree after completion of courses worth 96 credits. If 48 of these credits are taken enable them to develop and manage a computerised library.

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology This programme aims to make a sound base in psychology among its learners through an indepth investigation into broad skills. It oﬀers many theoretical and practical courses as well as ﬁeld work training in school, organisation and hospital settings, depending upon the area chosen as specialisation by the students.

Post-graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM) This programme has been developed keeping in mind the management of natural and human made disasters in India. The aim of the programme is to provide comprehensive knowledge to the learners on disaster preparedness, mitigation and rehabilitation. It will enable the learners to equip themselves with disaster response techniques, risk assessment,

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vulnerability analysis, communication skills and skills pertaining to emergency medical requirement. It has eight courses. Learners who do not want to opt for Project Work (MPAD-001) have to opt for another four-credit course, namely, `Towards Participatory Management` (MED-004).

Post-graduate Diploma in Participatory Management of Displacement, Resettlement and Rehabilitation (PGDMRR) This programme is a joint initiative with the World Bank. It addresses the concerns and issues of displacement and satisfactory resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) of those displaced by development projects, in particular. The programme is of use to those who are engaged, generally, in the development sector and particularly in R&R divisions of development projects of the government, private sector and those working with NGOs, industrial establishments and other agencies.

Certiﬁcate in Environmental Studies (CES) This programme focusses on the humanenvironment interface.

Post-graduate Diploma in Urban Governance It is collaborative programme between IGNOU and All India Institute of Local Self Government. The aim of this programme is to facilitate upgradations of skills and knowledge of the inservice candidates presently employed/ engaged in various Urban Local Bodies.

formal education up to the 10+2 level but wish to resume studies now. Those who successfully clear BPP can enrol for BA, B.Com, BTS, BSW in IGNOU and in some other open universities.

Projects Capacity Building in Disaster Management for Government Oﬃcials and Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies at District Level: The major objective of the project, funded by the National Disaster Management Authority, is to build and strengthen the capacity of Government oﬃcials and Panchayati Raj and Municipal Bodies representatives in the areas of disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.

School of Social Work Phone : 011-29532467 Fax: 011-29534394 E-mail : sosw@ignou.ac.in This School aims to meet the educational and training requirements of lifelong learning, particularly in the areas of Social Work and related areas of social intervention. The School has addressed certain select areas of concern in the areas of social work, HIV/AIDS, counselling, philanthrophy and correctional Social Work by offering programmes leading to the award of certificates, diplomas and degrees.

Programmes on Oﬀer

Certiﬁcate Programme in Disaster Management (CDM) This programme provides knowledge to learners in the area of disaster preparedness, prevention, mitigation, relief, reconstruction, and rehabilitation.

Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme (BPP) This programme is developed to provide an opportunity to those who could not pursue

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IGNOU learners busy preparing a survey on the World AIDS Day in Kochi.

credit transfer of PGDSW.

Ph.D in Social Work (For details, see the IGNOU website.)

M.Phil in Social Work It aims to provide advanced courses of study to post-graduates in social work enabling them to undertake research work.

Master’s in Social Work (MSW) This unique programme is oﬀered in English and Hindi with the aim of meeting the growing demand of professionally trained social workers across the country.

Master’s in Social Work (Philanthropy) Professional social work has its origin in the vision, mission and charitable works of philanthropists, who devoted their life for serving the poorest of the poor. This on-campus, full-time, face-to-face programme focuses on the concept of philanthropic social work. There are 10 theory papers and four practicum, which are compulsory. The ﬁeld practicum has been designed in such a way that each learner would be provided adequate opportunities for gaining knowledge, information and the much needed skills for working with the poorest of the poor.

Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) This programme aims at generating a workforce to meet the growing demand for professionally trained social workers at the middle and lower levels, particularly in the social welfare and NGO sectors. The programme is of 96 credits, with three major components, namely, Foundation Courses (24 Credits), Elective Courses (8 Credits each), Practicals (8 Credits each).

Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE) The programme aims at providing basic information on HIV/AIDS, family education, alcohol and drug abuse and communication and counselling. It develops an integrated understanding of the issues involved in HIV/AIDS and behaviour modiﬁcation. This programme targets functionaries in HIV/AIDS working in related areas, school teachers, NGO functionaries, para-medicals and parents of adolescents.

Certiﬁcate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE)

Master's in Social Work (focussing on North-East)

This programme imparts knowledge and skills needed for healthy human relationship, eﬀective communication and responsible decisionmaking behaviour that will protect the society to a great extent from HIV/STD.

This programme is oﬀered as a full-time oncampus programme at Mahatma Gandhi Centre of Social Work at Chuchuyimlang, Nagaland.

Certiﬁcate in Social Work in Criminal Justice System (CSWCJS)

Master's in Social Work (Counselling) This programme is a unique on-campus, full-time programme, providing both academic learning and professional education and training in counseling, extending beyond theoretical knowledge. It is being oﬀered at IGNOU headquarters; CSRD, Ahmednagar and IGNOU Regional Centre, Kochi.

Post-graduate Diploma in Social Work (PGDSW) This programme comprises the 1st year of MSW. Those interested in continuing the study in social work for a Master`s Degree can join the MSW programme for the 2nd year and request for

This programme provides comprehensive knowledge about social work intervention in the criminal justice system. The School also oﬀers the following elective courses under BDP, namely: i) Introduction to Family Education ii) Introduction to HIV/AIDS iii) Substance Abuse and Counselling

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Tigri Urban Community Development Project The School has adopted a slum in South Delhi in 2010, namely Tigri, for community

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Programmes on Offer Ph.D./M.Phil in Translation

Children at Tigri, South Delhi. SOSW has adopted Tigri slum for community development.

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development, where the main activities include: Field Lab for MSW students and research scholars Balwadi Skill Development Training Promotion of Self-Help Group Counselling Centre Tihar Jail: Correctional Social Work The School has initiated ﬁeld work for the students of MSW (Philanthrophy) from July, 2010 at the Tihar Jail with the following objectives: Field Lab for MSW students and research scholars Counselling Clinic for jail inmates Facilitating the IGNOU study centre

School of Translation Studies and Training Phone : 011-29533549, 29573032 Email : sotst@ignou.ac.in The School aims to provide academic and training programmes in Translation theory, comparative Asian and Western traditions of translation, applied translation, translation and mass communication, translation and inter-cultural studies and translation and linguistics. In addition, the School also organizes regular training programmes in different parts of India to develop urgently required human resource in the field of translation.

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In view of the fact that translation has emerged as one of the major areas of research in recent times across the world, the School has started M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in translation. The School aims to help build scholarship in the field of translation theory and practices which not only contributes towards theoretical researches but also to scholarship in applied areas.

M.A. in Translation Studies (MATS) This on-campus, full-time programme is worth 64 credits. Graduates with an adequate knowledge of Hindi and English are eligible for admission. The students’ intake in the programme is 20 students per academic year. The medium of instruction is Hindi/English.

Post-graduate Diploma in Translation (PGDT) The main aim of PGDT is to enable students to acquire skills in translation from Hindi to English and viceversa. These courses have been prepared keeping in mind the need for translation in our socio-cultural and professional areas.

PG Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation (PGCBHT) This programme is intended for those who have a graduation degree and are acquainted with the knowledge of Hindi and Bengali. The objectives of the programme are to facilitate inter-lingual and intra-lingual academic and cultural activity between these two Indian languages.

PG Certificate in Malayalam-Hindi Translation (PGCMHT) This programme is intended for those who have a graduation degree and who aspire to make their career in the area of MalayalamHindi translation. The objectives of the programme are to facilitate inter-lingual and intralingual academic and cultural activity between these two Indian languages.

National Translation Training Programmes The School is organising these programmes at different parts of the country. Their aim is to impart skill-based knowledge to the personnel working in the government, PSUs, industry, mass media, academics, publishing, etc., and also to generate trained human resources in the field of translation.

School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Sectoral Management Phone : 011-29534451, 29571113 Fax: 011-29534451 E-mail : sothssm@ignou.ac.in The tourism and hospitality sector has been growing at a rapid pace and generating a lot of employment opportunities. There is a tremendous demand for tourism and hospitality services courses with further specialisation in areas such as high quality escorts, guides and trade personnel for handling transport and cargo. Accordingly, the School of Tourism, Hospitality Service Sectoral Management has been established, with the following objectives: l

of managing the hotel and hospitality services. This is a unique programme offered in collaboration with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). Initially, this programme is being offered through the Institutes of Hotel Management affiliated to NCHMCT at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata with a total intake of 100 students every year. At present, it is being offered only through IHM Pusa, New Delhi.

Master of Arts (Tourism Management) (MTM) This is a professional programme designed to cater to the needs of the tourism industry. It is useful for all those who are either employed or intend to make a career in tourism.

MBA in Hospitality Executive MBA in Hospitality Management (EMBAHM) Bachelor of Science (Hospitality and Hotel Administration) (BHM) This programme has been developed in collaboration with the National Council for Hotel

to produce high quality research and academic programmes, emphasising both societal as well as industrial needs, in the areas of tourism and hospitality services; and to offer capacity building training programmes for various levels of jobs in the sector.

Programmes on Oﬀer Ph.D. in Tourism Studies (The details are given in the Appendix 5 at the end of this proﬁle.)

Master of Science (Hospitality Administration) (MHA) This programme has been designed to provide technical and professional expertise in the areas

Learners of the Certiﬁcate Programme in Food and Beverages Services Operation during a hospitality training session at Sayaji Hotel, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

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Management Catering Technology (NCHMCT), with 40 credits worth selflearning courses from IGNOU and the rest of the courses offered by the NCHMCT full time face-to-face. For admission to this programme, NCHMCT conducts an entrance test at different Institutes of Hotel Management all over the country. It is a professional programme aimed at developing human resources for the Hotel Industry and Hospitality Services.

Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS) The objective of this programme is to provide knowledge, competence and skills in the professional area of tourism at the Bachelor`s Degree level. This 96-credit programme, like other Bachelor’s Degree Programmes, can be completed in three to six years.

B.A. in International Hospitality Administration (BA-IHA) This three-year programme is oﬀered in collaboration with the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute. Regular classes are conducted for the learners at the approved programme centres all over the country.

B.Sc. (Hons.) in International Hospitality Administration (BSCHIHA) Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) This programme provides learners with the facility to specialise in the chosen operational areas in tourism studies and helps them acquire associated skills.

Certiﬁcate in Tourism Studies (CTS) This programme provides awareness on tourism and basic training in organising tourism services.

Certificate in Housekeeping/Front Office/Food & Beverage Service Operation (CHO/CFO/CFBO) These programmes were designed with the MP State Tourism Corporation, and launched in Madhya Pradesh. They are aimed at providing job opportunities at the basic level in the hospitality sector. They will soon be on offer all over India.

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School of Vocational Education and Training Phone : 011-29536982 Fax : 011-29532993 E-mail : sovet@ignou.ac.in The School aims at providing education and training for skill development to meet the vocational as well as technical requirements for economic development of the country. Research is another priority area for identifying societal and industrial needs.

Programmes on Oﬀer Ph.D. in Vocational Education This innovative and pioneering programme aims at encouraging the scholars and functionaries concerned to accomplish professionalism in the ﬁeld of skill development and to strengthen Vocational Education and Training as a discipline.

M.Sc. in Actuarial Science (MSCAS) (face-to-face) This programme has been designed to prepare professionals in developing actuarial and financial services. The programme aims at imparting: l advanced knowledge and practical computational skills in finance and actuarial science; l competence in the use of theoretical knowledge in solving sophisticated financial and actuarial problems; l computational skills to price and hedge various financial products and to assess and manage risks, and l ability to evaluate and develop financial and actuarial business opportunities. A good knowledge of mathematics is a prerequisite for this programme of two years duration, which comprises a total of 72 credits.

M.A. in Apparel Production Management (MAAPM) This programme will train students in advanced, comprehensive practical skills and techniques

managerial, which helps students convert ideas from theme to garments aimed at speciﬁc markets. This full-time face-to-face programme is being oﬀered in collaboration with Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF) New Delhi, Jaipur and Chennai campuses.

BA in Textile Design (BA (TD))

Students of BA in Fashion Design doing their practicals.

employed for specialised applications in apparel production management as applicable to both, export and the growing domestic sectors. On completion of the programme students would enter the Clothing and Textile Industry as Professional Managers with the expertise to handle the function of supervising and planning production of apparel and other textile products. This programme is being oﬀered in collaboration with the Institute of Apparel Management (IAM).

MA in Fashion Retail Management (MAFRM) FRM has emerged as one of the foremost areas in retailing. The fundamental areas that will be covered by this programme are functional aspects of the retail business for the development of managerial capabilities and leadership skills. This programme is being oﬀered in collaboration with the Institute of Apparel Management (IAM).

BA in Fashion Design (BA (FD)) The programme emphasises on the understanding of elements, principles and concepts of fashion design and colour. Adequate stress is given on development of appropriate skill set, both technical and

The Indian textile industry has a rich tradition of design. Students of this programme are trained to develop sensitivity in design and acquire basic knowledge and skills for textile designing and design development. They also develop an understanding of the commercial and technical aspects of the industry. They can consolidate and implement the creative, technical and industrial experiences into design, and critically review and systemise a holistic body of knowledge. This full-time, faceto-face programme is being oﬀered in collaboration with Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF) at New Delhi, Jaipur, and Chennai campuses.

BA in Fashion Merchandising and Production (BA (FMP)) This programme aims at developing an integrated understanding of retailing, quality and supply of chain management, costing and pricing, and fabric sourcing. It is oﬀered like the BA in Textile Design, and is spread over six semesters.

BA in Fashion Communication (BAFC) Fashion Communication allows for a broad intake of school leaver-level students to gain basic concepts and knowledge in core subjects related to the fashion communication, branding and promotion, its related business and industry, and allied studies for an eventual specialisation in fashion communication. This programme is being oﬀered in collaboration with the Institute of Apparel Management.

BA in Apparel Design and Merchandising (BAADM) Apparel Design and Merchandising is an undergraduate course oﬀers students a unique opportunity to explore the relationship

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between innovative design and contemporary technology concept, context and realisation. The students will acquire and develop both technical and business skills to succeed in today’s competitive fashion industry as well as study the process involved in the production of various fashion garments. This programme is being oﬀered in collaboration with the Institute of Apparel Management.

Post-graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management (PGDPSM) The basic objective of this programme is to improve the knowledge and skills of people who are aspiring for a career in pharmaceutical industries and also those who are already doing similar type of assignments. Science graduates and non-science graduates with D. Pharma can take admission in this programme.

Post-graduate Diploma in Security Operations (PGDSO)

Advanced Certiﬁcate in Security Management (ACSM) This programme is oﬀered in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Premier Shield as implementing partners. The basic objective of this programme is to improve opportunities for school pass outs and graduates by developing skills in security management. This programme will help in improving knowledge and skills of the students who are looking for a career in ‘Security Management’ and also for those who are already working in this area.

Advanced Certificate in Fire Safety (ACFS) This programme is offered in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Premier Shield as implementing partners. The basic objective of this programme is to improve opportunities for school pass outs and graduates by developing skills in fire safety.

This programme is oﬀered in collaboration with the Security Skills Council of India (SSCI). It is a fulltime residential programme at Garhwa, Jharkhand, with only 50 students intake capacity.

This programme will help in improving knowledge and skills of the students who are looking for a career in ﬁre safety, and also those who are already working in this area.

There is a provision of stipend and 100 percent placement. The admission is based on an entrance test followed by ﬁtness tests and interview.

Certificate/Advanced Certificate/ Professional Certificate in Spoken English and Personality Development

PG Diploma in Fire Safety and Disaster Management (PGDFSTYDM) IGNOU, in collaboration with Security Skills Council of India (SSCI), New Delhi is oﬀering this programme.

Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing: Finance and Accounting (DBPO(FA)) This programme, oﬀered in collaboration with Accenture, provides the opportunity to the students to develop their professional skills to be eligible for employment in the growing BPO industry. It is a 32-credit programme of a one-year duration. The duration is reduced to six months for working professionals.

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These programmes are offered in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Educomp. Most employment opportunities today require an ability to understand and answer questions in short sentences in English and also life skills/soft skills to succeed in interviews and at the workplace. These programmes aim to build communication skills in English and life skills/ soft skills at three different levels. They are aimed at opening multiple opportunities for employment in the Hospitality, Retail, BFSI, Travel and Tourism, Sales, etc.at different levels.

Certiﬁcate in Security Management (CSM) This programme is oﬀered in collaboration with

Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Premier Shield.

Certiﬁcate in Fire Safety (CFS) This programme is oﬀered in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Premier Shield.

Certificate in Hospital Administrative Assistanceship (CHAA) This full-time face-to-face programme is offered in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation (AHERF). Its objective is to train human resource for jobs like Ward Secretary, Front Office Staff, Patient Care Executive and other supportive roles required in a hospital and healthcare environment.

Certiﬁcate in Communication and IT Skills (CCITSK) IGNOU has developed and designed this programme in collaboration with Accenture SME's. It comprises reading, writing, listening grammar pronunciation, vocabulary and speaking, with a verbal skill component also. The IT skill component covers MS Oﬃce (MS Word & MS Powerpoint), MS Excel – Basics, Advanced MS Excel and basics of MS Access, along with a practical component.

Certiﬁcate in Cosmetology (CICOS) This programme is oﬀered in collaboration with VLCC. It is a full-time, face-to-face programme, which will help in improving the knowledge and skills of the students who are looking for a career in “beauty.”

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CHAPTER 3

CHAIRS OF STUDY

n order to link education and training to development needs, beyond the conﬁnes of disciplinary constraints, the following Chairs of Study have been established.

The Chair was established with the collaboration between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) and IGNOU, with the following objectives: l

These Chairs are expected to attract sustained involvement of the industry, education and training institutions outside IGNOU, research establishments in the public and private sectors and build partnerships with them in designing appropriate programmes that will further the objectives of IGNOU.

CBCI-IGNOU Chair Phone: 011-29532467 Fax: 011-29534394 E-mail: gthomas@ignou.ac.in

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To address the needs of disadvantaged sections of the society through educational programmes, extension activities and research; To develop socially relevant courses and programmes of study such as Social Work, and HIV/AIDS, Family Life Education, Substance Abuse, Philosophy, etc.; To organise seminars on important socially relevant themes; To organise an Annual Mother Teresa Memorial Lecture; To undertake any other activity that addresses the concerns of the disadvantaged sections of the society.

The Dalai Lama delivering the Third Annual Mother Teresa Memorial Lecture on 16th April, 2010.

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The Chair developed several programmes of study which are being offered through SOSW and SOITS. The programmes are: i) Certificate in HIV and Family Education ii) Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System iii) Diploma in HIV and Family Education iv) Bachelor’s in Social Work v) Post-graduate Diploma in Social Work vi) Master’s in Social Work vii) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and viii) Master of Arts in Philosophy

Activities Undertaken 1) On 16th April, 2010, the third Annual Mother Teresa Memorial Lecture was delivered by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on ‘Mother and Compassion.’ 2) The 7th Annual National Seminar on Social Work and HIV/AIDS was organised at Kuttikkanam, Kerala, from 19th-22nd August, 2010. 3) The ﬁrst National Seminar on ‘Philosophy and Distance Education’ was organised at IGNOU, New Delhi, on 28th-29th October, 2010

Chair for Sustainable Development

From left, agricultural scientist Prof M.S. Swaminathan, Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh and VC Prof V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai at the launch of ‘Appreciation Programme on Sustainable Management of Wetlands’ in New Delhi.

corporate sectors on the urgent and imperative need to put sustainability in the centre of all their endeavours. Eminent agricultural scientist Professor M.S. Swaminathan is the Honorary Chair. The objectives of the Chair are to undertake: l

Phone: 011-29532374, 011-29571121, 011-29571122 Fax: 011-29532374 E-mail: csd@ignou.ac.in With the declaration of 2005-2014 as the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development by the United Nations, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) established a University-level Chair in March 2007, cutting across disciplines and schools, to develop and promote education for sustainable development in India.

l Through this Chair, the University would create awareness and know-how for a wide spectrum of scientists, environmentalists, administrators, social scientists, policymakers and enlightened

Capacity building in Sustainability Science and Sustainable Development; Field-Based Action Research Projects and programmes in seven major ecosystems with a focus on pro-nature, pro-poor, prowomen and pro-employment under the theme of Sustainable Development; Development of educational and training materials for sustainable development with reference to the diﬀerent ecosystems of the country, based on ﬁeld projects; Policy studies for sustainable development for preparing National Policy on Sustainable Development; and Preparation of a database on resource persons and institutions, available training methodologies, and case studies regarding sustainable development; compiling them and setting up an e-library.

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Programmes on Oﬀer Appreciation Programme on Sustainability Science (Online) This programme is rooted in the principles of Agenda 21. It endeavours to promote Sustainable Development with a global spirit of ‘Our Common Future’, to rescue the planet Earth from the brink of collapse. The Appreciation Programme also takes cognizance of the threat of climate change to sustainable development. Leadership Programme on Nutrition Security and Sustainable Development (Online) This programme intends to sensitise and guide policy and programme leaders to rely more on evidence-based programming for achieving nutrition security and sustainable development. Appreciation Programme on Sustainable Management of Wetlands (Online) This programme aims to provide an introduction to the importance of wetlands, the cause of their degradation, restoration eﬀorts and sustainable management, and to enhance awareness about the role of wetlands on social, cultural and livelihood dimensions of the dependent communities.

Appreciation Programme on Sustainable Management of Ganga (Online) Leadership Programme on Himalayan Ecosystems (LPHECO) (Online)

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair on Social Change and Development Phone: 011-29536273, 011-29572755 Fax: 011-29532175 E-mail: gailomvedt@gmail.com The objectives of the Chair are to disseminate the ideas and thoughts of Dr. Ambedkar. This would be done by organising academic programmes, seminars, workshops, lectures, ﬁlms, courses, etc. directed towards achieving his goal of a society based on liberty, equality and fraternity. It will undertake projects of documenting the history of the movement, for instance, the ‘Dalit Heritage Biography Project’, under which the biographies of activists in the anti-caste movements would be documented. The following lectures were organised under the aegis of this Chair: 1. “Issues of Dalit Christians”, by Dr. John Dayal; 2. “Reading Texts and Traditions: The AmbedkarGandhi Debate”, by Prof. Valerian Rodrigues; 3. “Dr B.R. Ambedkar: Towards a Feminist Reclamation”, by Prof. Sharmila Rege.

Prof Gail Omvedt paying tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar at the IGNOU campus in April 2010.

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At present, a four-credit course on the ‘Philosophy of Dr. Ambedkar’ is being organised. This will be oﬀered at the Master’s level and will cover Dr. Ambedkar’s philosophy of economics, caste, religion, gender and the history of India, giving a background on his life and times. The Chair also undertakes the commemoration of the birth anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar on 14th April every year. Eminent sociologist Dr. Gail Omvedt is the Chair Professor.

Publications i) ‘Whose Babasaheb? Assessing the Work and Life of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’, by Prof. Omvedt, IGNOU ii) ‘Caste and the Census’, by Prof. Omvedt, IGNOU

Sir C.V. Raman Chair for Science Education Phone: 011-29572868, 011-29533790, 044-22574938 Fax: 011-29532167 E-mail: ptm@iitm.ac.in This Chair, established to promote mathematics and science education, is located in the School of Sciences. This Chair will initiate, plan and coordinate various academic activities in the project mode. The activities would include creating courses/programmes, writing books, creating multi-media material for diﬀerent levels of learning, advice on innovative methods for science education and use of technology in distance mode. The Chair will also map out policies for national initiatives or for furthering the cause of science/mathematics education nationally/ internationally. It will promote teaching, research and curricular development in the area.

Prof U.R. Ananthamurthy delivering the Silver Jubilee Lecture on ‘Dalit Contribution to Indian Literature’ at the IGNOU Convention Centre on 20th August, 2010.

Prof. P.T. Manoharan, an eminent chemist, is the Chair professor.

Activities Undertaken 1.

This Chair conducted the ﬁrst-ever IGNOUUNESCO Science Olympiad 2010 for the SAARC nations. Nearly 4,400 students participated in it, of which 41 were selected as medal/cash prize winners and seven won Awards of Excellence on the basis of two tests. The Chair has also launched Ph.D. and M.Phil. Programmes in Mathematics and Science Education. The Chair is developing a Technology enabling programme for Science Education in Schools as an IGNOU-INTEL cooperative venture.

Tagore Chair for Indian Literature Phone: 011-29536441, 011-29572768 Fax: 011-29532175 E-mail: urananthamurthy@gmail.com

VC Prof V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai handing over a Certiﬁcate to a Science Olympiad 2010 winner.

The Chair was inaugurated on November 20, 2010, with Prof. U.R. Ananthamurthy as Chair Professor. The Chair plans to bring out a ‘Tagore Reader’ in diﬀerent Indian languages. It will also organise seminars and poetry readings in various Indian languages.

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CHAPTER 4

CENTRES/COUNCILS/ CONSORTIA/INSTITUTES Advanced Centre for Informatics and Innovative Learning (ACIIL) Phone: 011-29571725 Fax: 011-29534186 E-mail: aciil@ignou.ac.in, aciil_team@ignou.ac.in This Centre has been established with the following objectives: l to undertake R&D and capacity-building in technology-enhanced education; l to conceptualise, guide and build the various systems and components of the National Education Grid (NEG); l to develop the emerging Technology-Enhanced Learning, Teaching and Evaluation (TELTE) needs of the Open University Systems in their different courses; l to support advanced scientific research of relevance to development through applications of ICT, Computer Sciences, Information Systems and Sciences and Computational Sciences; l to promote the development of a scientific database, web resources, collaborative open/web community publishing in diverse areas of importance to socio-economic development like education, agriculture, health, e-Governance and community development programmes; l to work jointly with, and build upon, programmes like the National Programme on TechnologyEnhanced Learning (NPTEL) and offer capacity-building and education programmes in areas of science, engineering, technology and arts.

a suite of systems to support the ‘Open Distributed Technology Enhanced Learning’ (ODTEL), called ‘Vedyadhara Open Learning Environment’ (V-OLE). This is accessible at http://vedyadhara.ignou.ac.in/wiki, and the same is linked from the IGNOU website as well.

Programmes on Offer Executive MBA in IT Management Programme Launched in August 2009 session, jointly with U21 Global, this programme covers 100 students spanning various countries. It is a first programme of its kind in IT management, giving a global certification and an Executive MBA of IGNOU. The online Programme is run by U21 Global, whereas the management components are delivered by IGNOU.

M. Tech Programmes Embedded System Design and Information Systems Security, launched in August 2009, covers 31 students in face-to-face mode and is delivered through the Rajagiri Educational and Charitable Trust (RECT) in Cochin, as a regional programme. Advanced programmes are oﬀered through I2ITIGNOU Centre of Excellence (COE), Pune, for Advanced Education and Research.

1. Research Programmes l l l

Ph.D. in Information Communication Technology Ph.D. in Knowledge Management Ph.D. in Informatics

2. M.Tech with specialisation in: ACIIL has commenced the initiatives to conceptualise, design, develop and commission

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Software Technologies Networking and Telecommunications

l l l l l l l l

Embedded Systems Design Microelectronics and VLSI Design Nanoelectronics Nanobiotechnology Intelligent Systems and Robotics Intelligent Transportation Systems Satellite Communication and Space Systems Automotive Engineering and e-manufacturing

3. MBA with specialisation in: l l l l l

Marketing, Finance, HR and Production & Operations Management Information Technology Management Telecom Management Biotechnology Management Services Management

4. M.Sc. in Biotechnology with specialisation in: l l l l

Applied Biotechnology Bio-informatics Stem Cell Biology Molecular Medicine

5. M.Sc. in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Projects 1.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS): Developed in association with IUC and STRIDE Online questionnaire for IGNOU students to provide inputs and rate the programmes. The survey is available through the URL: http://aciil.ignou.ac.in/ Survey IGNOU Prashnottari Sewa (IPS): This is a website back-end system developed for addressing IGNOU’s administrative and academic queries. Developing in Regional Services Division (RSD) Portal: The main objective is to create a full-ﬂedged system for automating the regional services. The portal provides: Role-based authentication Online interface for updating RC/SC/Counsellor data Circular Management System Query Management System Photo Gallery

Participants at a workshop on Knowledge Models, organised by ACIIL at IIT-Kanpur, 2010.

6. 7.

Separate webspace for RCs Contextualised search option: i) SC-wise counsellor list ii) RC-wise SC list iii) Programme-wise counsellor list

4. Developing an e-portal for Distance Education Programme – Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (DEP-SSA) DEP-SSA is a programme of the Government of India with the objective to provide universal elementary and primary education by improving human capabilities to all learning communities through quality education in a mission mode. The main focus of DEP-SSA is to evolve sustainable training system for elementary school teachers through distance mode by using distance learning inputs such as — developing high-quality training materials (print, audio-video, multi-media packages), providing workplace-based training inputs without dislocating the functionaries from their workplace. ACIIL is developing an e-portal for DEP-SSA, MHRD project to set up a technology-mediated learning environment for diﬀerent users across various domains, with well-established multi-media technologies and learning management system. The e-portal provides the following support services: 1. Online and collaborative platform for developing multimedia-rich teacher-training material

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2. Development of training material in regional Indian languages through multi-lingual supported systems. The DEP-SSA e-portal is http://depssa.ignou.ac.in/wiki.

accessible

Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC) Phone: 011-29536975, 011-29572108 Fax: 011-29536391 E-mail: prrnair@ignou.ac.in This centre has the following objectives: l to identify the educational and training needs of the middle-level managers who are aspiring to take a strategic role in their career, and conduct short-term courses in areas of corporate affairs, corporate restructuring, corporate governance, corporate social responsibilities, business ethics, corporate strategy, corporate financial strategy, mergers and acquisitions, managing financial risk and capital markets; l to promote original and contemporary applied research and higher learning through the use of technology and modern pedagogies; l to provide professional consultancy of higher order employing contemporary methods and practices, and undertake corporate diagnostic studies, field survey and database services; l to enter into collaboration/arrangement with foreign institutions in the field of corporate education, research and training; l to serve as a centre for corporate excellence for corporate governance and business ethics; l to serve as a centre for promoting cooperative endeavour and interaction between research scholars and institutions engaged in corporate education, research and training in India and abroad. Towards fulfilling these objectives, the centre has entered into MoUs with several private and public enterprises, including the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Govt. of India, and the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange (for

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Students at the CIAL-Academy in Kochi, that oﬀers programmes in Aviation and Airport Management, in collaboration with CCETC, IGNOU.

starting of MBA programmes in Capital Market). It is running a one-year PG Diploma Programme in Corporate Governance in collaboration with ICSI, and two-year, face-to-face MBA Programmes with following specialisations: Retailing, Administration, Aviation Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Transport Management, Textiles & Apparel, Executive Management, Network Infrastructure Management, Insurance, Corporate Governance, Airport Operations, Hospitality & Travel Management, Food & Beverage.

Centre for Extension Education (CEE) Phone: 011-29534104 Fax: 011-29534104 E-mail: nairmc@gmail.com This centre was established as the nodal centre of all extension education activities being undertaken by the University. The objective of CEE is to design and develop extension education programmes for the benefit of the population at the grassroots. The programmes developed by it at present are: l Ph.D. Programmes in (i) Extension Education, and (ii) Community Outreach. l Certificate in Lifelong Learning (CELL). l Certificate in Communication Skills for BPO, ITeS and Related Sectors (BCSSI). l Certificate in Commonwealth Youth Programme/Diploma in Commonwealth Youth Programme (CCYP/DCYP).

l Teaching of Mother Tongue to Non-Resident Learners living/working outside their home states. Around 90 non-resident Malayalam teachers were trained under this project. Similar programmes have been initiated in Gujarati and Tamil. l Integrated Parental Awareness Programmes: Under this programme, training of teachers, awareness programme for parents, developing teaching-learning material, video documenting of model classes, distributing learning kits, etc., are undertaken.

Distance Education Council (DEC) Phone: 011-29533340, 011-29571824 Fax: 011-29536668 E-mail: dec@ignou.ac.in The Distance Education Council (DEC) is an apex body for the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system in the country. It is empowered, under Statute 28 of the IGNOU Act, to act as an apex body for the ODL system in the country. It is responsible for promotion, coordination and maintenance of standards of the ODL system. The Vice Chancellor of IGNOU is the ex-oﬃcio Chairperson of DEC. Presently, there is one National Open University (IGNOU), 13 State Open Universities (SOUs) and more than 200 Distance Education Institutes (DEIs) functioning under conventional universities and private/autonomous institutions that come under its purview.

academic staff, research and development and training of staff, development of learner support services, computerisation of all operations and networking, library facilities, development of online resources, technology-enabled education, etc. l Un-assigned grants to SOUs for: a. Staff development, b. Organisation of seminars/conferences and c. Publication of reports, research papers, etc. l Travel grants to faculty of SOUs and DEIs for participation in national and international seminars and conferences; l Research grants for promotion of R&D activities in the priority areas of ODL system; l Maintenance of database on the ODL system; l Funding for creation of infrastructure like construction/extension/renovation of buildings of SOUs; l Provision of financial support in the adoption and use of information and communication technologies for effective teaching-learning, interactivity, evaluation procedures development of online resources, technologyenabled learning, etc.; l Formulation of norms and guidelines for offering general and professional programmes through distance mode, including online offerings. Formulating procedures for: l Recognition of Institutions and their programmes; l Periodic assessment review of Institutions;

The DEC has initiated a number of activities to fulﬁl its objectives. These include: l Developmental, technical and academic assistance to state governments for setting up new State Open Universities (SOUs) and Distance Education Institutions (DEIs) under conventional universities as well as private/autonomous institutions. l Development grants to SOUs and DEIs for development of infrastructure, development of quality self-learning material, appointment of

A DEC expert committee visiting the Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, to evaluate the infrastructure, etc., for running their programmes in distance mode.

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l Evaluation of their programmes; l Accreditation of institutions; l Facilitating joint development and sharing of courses/programmes between institutions; l Providing technical guidance to SOUs for adoption of Credit System and Common Grading Pattern; l Disseminating information on ODL system and its institutions to all those interested like government and other bodies, planners and educators, prospective students, etc. In order to address the needs of society for quality institutions, the process of accrediting institutions was recently launched by DEC, which has developed a Scheme for Assessment and Accreditation of ODL Institutions on participatory basis with the open universities in India. Learner mobility and mutual recognition have been advocated in the mandate of DEC. To address this issue, the DEC has recently devised a credit transfer scheme, based on the principle of mutual trust and conﬁdence between the participating institutions. The courses under consideration would need to be acceptable to the institutions concerned for their academic equivalence, content quality and work load. The DEC has also developed a scheme to provide scholarships to those bright students who are pursuing post-graduate studies in Open Universities through distance mode.

Electronic Media Production Centre (EMPC)

EMPC serves as the nodal centre for managing Gyan Darshan channels and Gyan Vani stations. The facilities are being shared with various educational and training institutions, such as, State Open Universities, Central and State Govt. Ministries/Departments, NGOs, corporate bodies and other sectors. EMPC also provides technical, professional and academic expertise for various training and capacity-building programmes of IGNOU and other institutions. IGNOU programmes are also being telecast on DD National Channel from 6:00 am to 6:30 am.

Gyan Darshan Bouquet of Educational TV Channels Gyan Darshan (GD) is a joint venture of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), IGNOU and Prasar Bharati. IGNOU is the nodal agency for coordinating and up-linking the bouquet of four educational TV channels under the banner of Gyan Darshan. The Channel uses the C-Band transponder of INSAT-3C and is fully digitised. GD-1 is a 24-hour exclusive national educational channel, which telecasts educational programmes for target audiences of diﬀerent age groups. Hence, programmes of National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), IGNOU, NCERT/CIET, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Department of Science & Technology (DST) and those of independent producers and foreign broadcasters are telecast through this channel. This channel recently

Phone: 011-29534299, 011-29573358 Fax: 011-29533079 E-mail: directorempc@ignou.ac.in This centre aims at reaching the learners using a variety of communication technologies. Over a period of time, it has diversiﬁed its activities manifold, from production of curriculum-based audio-video material for academic programmes of IGNOU to interactive transmission through radio and television and EduSat-based teleconferencing and tele-teaching. Programmes of general enrichment are also telecast on DD Bharti.

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IGNOU faculty during an interactive session with MBA learners of Africa, at an EMPC studio.

completed a decade of its existence, on 25th January, 2010. GD-2 is an interactive channel used by the University for tele-counselling, tele-training and tele-convocation. In addition to IGNOU, many other institutions such as ICAI, NBE, DEP-SSA, DAVCMC also avail this facility for reaching out cost eﬀectively to their target audiences scattered all over the country. GD-1 and GD-2 are available on several DTH platforms like DD Direct Plus and some private DTH networks, facilitating their availability in more than 10 million homes. These channels are also being webcast on IGNOU’s website, which provides access to IGNOU students overseas.

Virtual Classroom Network EduSat is a collaborative project of ISRO, MHRD, IGNOU and State Departments of Education. This satellite provides interactive distance education through audio-video streaming and data exchange, facilitated through a computer network. IGNOU is up-linking its EduSat programmes in KU band transponder on the satellite INSAT 4CR using the DVS-RCS (Digital Video Broadcast Return Channel through satellite) technology. IGNOU has already established 182 SITs (Satellite Interactive Terminals) across the country to facilitate regular two-way video conferences. The teaching end is co-located with the Hub (earth station) at EMPC, IGNOU, New Delhi. The Hub serves the IGNOU network as well as seven other networks of other institutions.

Rajiv Gandhi Project The Rajiv Gandhi Project for EduSat Supported Elementary Education (RGPEEE) is a collaborative project of MHRD, ISRO, IGNOU and the State Governments of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. The network has a provision of one teaching-end with a sub-hub at Jabalpur connected to 850 schools in the Sidhi District and 50 schools each in Sonbhadra in U.P., Koria in Chhattisgarh and Vaishali in Bihar. A two-hour live programme, from 10.00 to 12.00 hours, and a repeat programme from 2.00 to 4.00 p.m., are being telecast through this network.

Gyan Vani FM broadcast from the Jabalpur GV station.

Gyan Vani FM Radio Launched in November, 2001, Gyan Vani (GV) is an educational FM Radio Channel, which operates as a media cooperative, with day-to-day programmes contributed by various educational institutions such as NCERT, NIOS, IGNOU and State Open Universities, NGOs, Ministries, government organisations and foreign broadcasters. Presently, 37 GV stations are operational across the country, which are located in various cities including Agra, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jallandhar, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Mysore, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Shillong, Srinagar, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam. Each GV station has a range of about 60 kms, and covers an entire city/town with the adjoining rural areas. Gyan Vani serves as an ideal medium for niche audiences, addressing the local educational, developmental and socio-cultural requirements. The ﬂavour of the channel is, by and large, local and the medium is English, Hindi or language of the region. Renowned experts are drawn from the region for talks, lectures and discussions. The overall content pertains to formal and non-formal education at diﬀerent levels as well as topical subjects of local interest. Developmental and educational programmes from broadcasting organisations of countries like Australia, Canada, Germany and Netherlands are also being aired on these channels. The networking of FM radio

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stations is being done in Ku-Band through DTH. Live transmissions of Gyan Vani, Delhi, are being webcast through IGNOU’s website.

Interactive Radio Counselling (IRC) This facility is being provided to enable IGNOU students to interact with the faculty, academic counsellors and student support staﬀ. The IRC sessions are conducted at least once a week by the IGNOU Regional Centres, through the Gyan Vani Stations. A toll-free telephone facility is available to enable learners to interact with experts.

Institute for Competency Advancement of Teachers (i-CAT), Guwahati

IGNOU Institute for Vocational Education and Training (IIVET) Phone : 0364-2503164, 0364-2503175 & 0364-2503165 Fax : 0364-2503175 E-mail : asguharsd@gmail.com This Institute became operational in Shillong with the twin objectives of: i) identifying and developing need-based relevant vocational programmes and training the educated youth in various skills that would enhance their opportunities for gainful employment; and,

Phone: 0361-2343960/963 Fax: 0361-2343784 E-mail: dsbhattacharjee@hotmail.com The main objectives of the institute, which is situated in the North-East, is to provide training for the untrained teachers and continuous training for the in-service teachers of the NE Region through ODL mode by using the multi-media technology. The Institute became operational in November, 2009 and would be addressing issues related to the professional development of the educators, such as developing ICT capabilities in teachers for utilising emerging technologies, inclusive education and imparting the vision and strategies for skill upgradation of teachers in the region.

An orientation programme for madrassa teachers, organised by i-CAT, at Kampur College in Nagaon, Guwahati, 2010.

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Participants at a training session on Kouna Crafts in Imphal, organised by IIVET.

ii) identifying, preserving and promoting indigenous knowledge and technology of the NE States. In this regard, vocational training programmes have been conducted for the youth, women and tribal population in the areas of Multi-Skills Development, Mobile Repair, Accounting, Community Radio, Conversational English, Tourist Guides, Kouna and Chumthang crafts of Manipur, Welding technology, etc. IIVET is also targeting school drop-outs, street children and domestic workers in its short-term training programmes. It is focussing on Community Centres/Common Service Centres in North East India for a holistic combination of vocational training and IT training, modelling it on the Tele-centre lines. Under its mandate of

preserving, and promoting indigenous knowledge and technology in the NE Region, IIVET will conduct a six-month training for Ayurvedic Therapists. Training programmes have also been conducted for grassroot-level audio technicians and the hearing-impaired. The institute has also organised training programmes in natural dye technology and production, and post-harvest technology for Lakadong turmeric for potential entrepreneurs. Theatre workshops for school teachers in theatre and cultural expressions in folklore and traditions of the NE Region have also been organised. The Institute is also collaborating with various government organisations and NGOs to oﬀer joint training programmes. A Certiﬁcate Programme on Indigenous Art Practices of North East India has been developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.

Freedom ﬁghters attending the ﬂag-hoisting ceremony on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the Quit India Movement on 9th August, 2010.

Indira Gandhi Centre for Freedom Struggle Studies (IGCFSS) Phone : 011-29571801, 26569946 Fax : 011-29535933, 26560108 E-mail : igcfss@ignou.ac.in As part of the commemoration of the 150th year of the First War of India’s Independence, IGNOU, with the support of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, established the Indira Gandhi Centre for Freedom Struggle Studies, with the following aims and objectives: l

to disseminate information and create awareness about India’s Freedom Struggle among the youth, students and masses by using diﬀerent strategies; to prepare an encyclopaedia of the Indian Freedom Movement with the help of other relevant institutions; to collect all relevant material such as folklore, literature, songs, slogans, etc. in order to create a resource base, which could provide inputs for the national and international museums on

Freedom movements which are under consideration by the Government of India; to prepare a National Register of Martyrs including women, tribal leaders and others who contributed to the freedom struggle within and outside India; to conduct diﬀerent types of awareness programmes in collaboration with institutions, such as, Institute for Socialist Education, National Archives of India, etc. as well as to undertake relevant research studies.

Inter-University Consortium for Technology-enabled Flexible Education and Development (IUC-TEFED) Phone : 011-29533305, 011-29571521 Fax : 011-29531001 E-Mail : iuc@ignou.ac.in This Consortium works as a nodal point to undertake various collaborative activities involving ODL, e-learning, new knowledge creation and appropriate technology. It aims to: l facilitate convergence and sharing the knowledge through a judicious mix of media and technology; l undertake research and development related to social and economic development through ODL based programmes; l stimulate further thinking on development of education and employment of people with

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Programmes on Oﬀer M.Ed. Special Education (MEDSE) This programme, designed and developed jointly by NCDS and the Rehabilitation Council of India, is oﬀered in the open and distance learning (ODL) mode. It is available in the specialisations of Hearing Impairment, Mental Retardation and Visual Impairment.

M.Sc. in Counselling and Family Therapy [M.Sc. (CFT)] Participants at a training programme on Web 2.0 Tools for Distance Education for faculty members of IGNOU, organised by IUC.

disabilities, educationally backward and weaker sections in general; l pool talent available in diﬀerent segments of society such as open universities, conventional universities, and NGOs; l translate instructional material available in one language into other languages in collaboration with State Open Universities, with appropriate technology. The Consortium organises a variety of training programmes and workshops towards meeting these aims.

National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS) Phone : 011-29535124, 011-29572991 Fax : 011-29535125 E-Mail : ncds@ignou.ac.in This centre was established to develop human resources in various areas related to disability for creating a disabled-friendly society and also promoting inter-disciplinary study of disability with the goal of removing barriers to empowerment of the persons with disabilities. The aim of the centre is to provide and promote teaching, research and extension activities in the area of disability studies through distance mode of learning blended with conventional facilities through the convergence scheme, thereby facilitating the educational empowerment of persons with disabilities.

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This programme is aimed at developing professionals in this vital ﬁeld. A special feature of this programme is that it has a provision of an exit point for learners (after one year) in the form of a PG Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy.

PG Diploma in Disability Management (PGDMD) This is a collaborative programme of IGNOU and the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), focussing on preventive aspects of disabilities and early intervention services. The details of the courses, etc., are available on the IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in.

PG Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (PGDREPY) This is being oﬀered in face-to-face mode, in collaboration with Vision Institute of Advanced Studies. The broad objectives are to create a cadre of rehabilitation psychologists and to help the professionals already working in the ﬁeld to qualify as rehabilitation psychologists.

Post-graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGPDSE) This is available in three disability areas, i.e., Mental Retardation, Visual Impairment and Hearing Impairment. The programme intends to educate and train the aspirants to become agents of change by imbibing the required knowledge, skills and positive attitude.

Post-graduate Professional Certiﬁcate in Special Education (PGPCSE) This is speciﬁcally designed for the learners already possessing B.Ed. in Special Education. The

professionals working in the ﬁeld will be able to upgrade their knowledge and skills in other disability areas, and thus will be able to take care of the needs of children with disabilities. The programme in available in three disability areas, i.e., Mental Retardation, Visual Impairment and Hearing Impairment.

Certiﬁcate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion This is a collaborative programme of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). It aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, attitudes, strategies and skills to foster the all round development of children with Cerebral Palsy and have a positive inﬂuence on their lives. It will also enable the learner to work as a member of an inter-disciplinary team providing early intervention and education to children with Cerebral Palsy up to the age of six years, in a variety of settings, such as inclusive set-ups, integrated set-ups and special schools.

Scholarships for Ph.D. Students with Disabilities NCDS also provides scholarships to disabled students admitted to the Ph.D. programme in IGNOU in various disciplines.

National Centre for Innovation in Distance Education (NCIDE) Phone : 011-29536413, 011-29572965 Fax : 011-29536398 E-mail : ncide@ignou.ac.in This centre has been established for promoting, supporting, re-engineering and disseminating innovations in the Open and Distance Learning system of the country. Its basic objectives are: l l

Foundation Course on Education of Children with Disabilities This course has been developed in collaboration with RCI. It aims to develop basic knowledge and skills in teachers to enable them to cater to the specific educational needs of children with disabilities in integrated classes. It focusses on: l l l l l

introduction to disability and inclusive education; early identiﬁcation, assessment and intervention; education of children with disabilities; assistive devices and therapies; practical training in inclusive education.

Awareness-cum-Training Packages in Disabilities The Awareness-cum-Training Packages in Disabilities in Mental Retardation, Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment and Cerebral Palsy is a collaborative programme of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

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innovative solutions; conducting research studies for exploring the areas of innovation in distance education (DE), and to suggest workable solutions, thus, providing a research based framework and guidelines for standardisation and total quality management of all facets of ODL; documentation and dissemination of the innovations and best practices in DE; capacity-building of the ODL functionaries for innovations in DE and creating an environment for innovations; developing a network of innovative individuals, institutions and industry dedicated to R&D in the ODL system; development of innovative programmes, guidelines, mechanisms and modalities for convergence of diﬀerent systems of education.

In order to achieve these objectives, the following major activities have been undertaken by the NCIDE. Development of E-learning Packages: The centre collaborates with different schools and centres to offer courses offline and online.

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Development of On-Demand Exam System: To allow students the ﬂexibility to appear in the examinations according to their needs and desire, the NCIDE has developed a system for On-Demand Examination. Software for generating individualised question papers and for online registration for this examination have been developed and tested. Prototype On-line Examination System: In order to provide ‘instant testing-instant result’, the NCIDE has developed a prototype system of online examination and evaluation. The online exam scheme will help in spontaneous generation of a question paper, immediate evaluation and immediate transfer of students’ data, their results and their records to the Student Evaluation Division. Research and Publications: The NCIDE takes up research studies pertaining to identiﬁcation of the quality indicators, quality assurance mechanism and benchmarking, and publishes these reports, which are available on its website. Documentation and Dissemination of Innovations: In order to facilitate easy reference by scholars, policy makers and other stakeholders,

NCIDE documents, studies and disseminates the policies and practices on innovations in the entire ODL system in the country and abroad. A digital repository of the innovations and research studies in the field of ODL is being created. e-Newsletter on Innovations: In order to share and disseminate the innovative ideas and best practices in the field of distance education and to create a network of innovators, NCIDE has started an e-Newsletter named Ennovate. This carries articles/contributions from the NCIDE faculty, IGNOU faculty and eminent experts. The newsletter is available in digital, graphical and HTML formats. Capacity Building: Focussing on the emerging areas and technology in education, the NCIDE provides short-term training packages and capacity-building programmes for the ODL functionaries and others. It is in the process of developing manuals and handouts for facilitating the use of upcoming technologies for imparting effective distance education. Some workshops organised by NCIDE are listed below: l l

Participants at the IGNOU-CEMCA collaborative workshop on ‘Easynow Open Source ICT Tools’, organised by NCIDE.

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Script writing for multimedia package for IMNCI,and Developing quality question banks for the courses of IGNOU.

Gold Medal for Innovations: IGNOU, through NCIDE, awards a Gold Medal for Innovation in Distance Education, to be awarded every year to

the innovators in ODL system. Entries from different institutions including IGNOU faculty, State Open Universities and other ODL agencies are invited, assessed and evaluated. Popular Talk Series on Innovations in Distance Education: NCIDE organises popular talks to facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas and experiences in the field of distance education and to foster the spirit of innovation among the faculty and students. Various experts in the field of ICT, distance education, management, from varied organisations from all over the country are invited in this series.

North East Centre for Research and Development (NECRD) Phone : 0361-2335451/70 Fax : 0361-2335470 E-mail : sujata@ignou.ac.in; anilchborah@ignou.ac.in This centre was established in Guwahati with a view to expanding and augmenting education with research and development in the North East. The centre organised a consultation meet with experts from diﬀerent ﬁelds with experience in the North East to formulate a need-based agenda for the centre and to identify the priority areas of research for North East India.

Dr A.C. Borah of NECRD addressing participants at a workshop on Research Methodology for Social Science and Humanities Researchers.

research, seminars and conferences and to collaborate with local policy making institutions, industries, universities, research organisations, and other government and nongovernment organisations.

Regional Institute of Vocational Education and Training (RIVET) Phone : 011-29534397 (Tele Fax) E-mail : pnayak@ignou.ac.in This institute is based in Phulbani, Orissa, and is working in two directions : i)

The centre is offering the Research and Teaching Assistantship Scheme (RTA) and is also awarding Major/Minor Projects to persons desirous of working on issues related to the North East Region. In addition to organising special lectures on various aspects of higher education and research, short-term training programmes are also conducted by the centre. It also proposes to encourage and conduct action oriented

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wider implementation of VET, particularly in the remote/rural areas where access to skills education is very poor, and establishment of a regional centre for the East Zone in partnership with CITRAP (our special Study Centre there) in the Kandhamal District of Orissa.

With regard to (i), IGNOU is collaborating with SAHAJ to administer the following programmes through the 27,000 Common Service Centres assigned to SAHAJ.

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Certificate in Computer Basics Certificate in Advanced Computing Certificate in Job Training Certificate in Interview Etiquette, and Diploma in Advanced Computing.

overseas, supported by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), UNESCO-IICBA and others.

Staff Training and Research Institute in Distance Education (STRIDE)

This programme is designed to develop human resource capabilities in planning, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating elearning programmes. The target group of the programme includes teachers, trainers, training managers, instructional designers, and course developers in schools, colleges, universities, and business and industry.

PG Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE) PG Diploma in e-Learning (PGDEL)

Phone : 011-29535399, 011-29572606 Fax : 011-29533073 E-mail : stride@ignou.ac.in STRIDE is entrusted with the responsibility of staﬀ development, programme evaluation and research, and contributing to the development of the ODL system within the country and overseas. In this capacity, it has been organising training programmes for the teaching and non-teaching staﬀ at the headquarters and the regional centres.

Programmes on Offer Ph.D. in Distance Education M.Phil. in Distance Education MA in Distance Education (MADE) This programme is for long-term human resource development for the DE systems in India and

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Academic Counsellors’ Training Online (ACT-Online) This programme is designed specifically for those who are engaged in or wish to be engaged in the tasks of providing tutoring/counselling and other technologymediated support to distance learners. It is grounded in both the theory and practice of ODL. For further details, please see www.ignouonline.ac.in/actonline. STRIDE is also looking after the Indian Journal of Open Learning (IJOL), a refereed/peer reviewed quarterly international journal published by IGNOU, which disseminates information about the theory, practice and research in the field of ODL and face-to-face mode at IGNOU.

CHAPTER 5

DIVISIONS

Academic Coordination Division Phone Fax E-mail

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011-29534231, 29571101 011-29533417 acd@ignou.ac.in

This Division deals with faculty recruitment and their professional development. As such, it deals with the administrative activities pertaining to: l l l l l l l l l

creation of teaching/academic posts; recruitment; terminal beneﬁts; career advancement; performance appraisal; refresher courses; travel grants to teachers/academics; study/sabbatical leave; conduct of meetings of Academic Council and its Standing Committee.

Administration Division Phone Fax E-mail

: : :

011-29532098 011-29532312 registraroﬃce@ignou.ac.in

Governance Section This section is entrusted with responsibilities of conducting meetings and related activities concerning the Board of Management (BOM), its Standing Committees, viz., Establishment Committee, Purchase Committee and Works Committee. It is responsible for responding to the Parliamentary questions and important communications from MHRD, UGC/AICTE, etc. The section also deals with Statutes/ Ordinances/Regulations and additions, deletions and amendments thereto.

Establishment Section This section deals with the service matters of the non-academic employees of the University.

General Administration Section This section looks after activities related to administration, transport, travel, telephones, guest house facility, hospitality arrangements, liaison with Government bodies, sports and cultural activities, staﬀ welfare matters and staﬀ housing.

Central Purchase Unit This Division is the main coordinating wing of IGNOU for providing non-academic administrative and secretarial support to all schools of studies, divisions, centres and units. It has the following sections/cells/units, each of which has been assigned speciﬁc functions and responsibilities.

This unit is responsible for all the purchases of the University, except for those pertaining to library books, construction works and printing of course material. It also looks after the insurance of the property of the University and the maintenance of all equipment procured by it.

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Security Unit

Right to Information Act Cell

This unit is responsible for the safety and security of the University staﬀ and property at its Campus and other locations in Delhi. This includes supervision of security operations, maintenance and installation of ﬁre safety equipment. At present, it is also looking after the housekeeping operations of the campus.

The Administration Division implements the Right to Information Act, 2005. For the purpose of implementation of RTI Act, 2005, the Deputy Registrar (Administration) has been designated as the Public Information Officer (Administration).

SC/ST Cell This cell monitors the implementation of the reservation policy of the Government of India in the University. Statistical data pertaining to SC/ST employees is obtained from various quarters of the University and furnished to the MHRD, UGC, National Commission for SC/ST and Parliamentary Committee.

Legal Cell The cell deals with all legal matters related to the University.

At present, 14 officers of the headquarters have been designated as Public Information Officers. Further, the respective Directors of Schools/ HODs/Centres/Cells/Units and the concerned Assistant Registrars/Section Officers have been designated as Appellate Authorities and PIOs for their respective School/Division/Centre/ Cell/ Unit, for the purpose of expeditious disposal of RTI and related matters within the stipulated time frame.

IGNOU Health Centre This Centre is on the campus to cater to the medical needs of the IGNOU staff.

Coordination Section

Computer Division

This section deals with the personal claims of the University employees such as medical, LTC, TA/DA, loans and advances, house building advance, GPF advance, etc.

Phone Fax E-mail

Hindi Cell This cell looks after the implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Government of India and makes available necessary inputs/help to increase the use of Hindi in the day-to-day work of the University. It also arranges Hindi Pragya and Prabodh classes for non-Hindi speaking staff, translates office orders/ memoranda/circulars/ press releases/forms and organises awareness campaigns for the use of Hindi in the office. A Hindi magazine, ‘Deepshikha’, is also being brought out by the cell.

Recruitment Cell The cell looks after advertisement, screening and other activities pertaining to the recruitment of various posts for Group ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ services.

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011-29533723 011-29533076 vijaysrivastav@ignou.ac.in, cd@ignou.ac.in This division, based at the headquarters, caters to the IT service requirements of the whole University. All the three-tiers of the University, i.e., the headquarters at the main campus in Maidan Garhi (New Delhi), the countrywide regional centres, and the learner support centres all over the country and abroad are provided services through this division, even in virtual mode through the IGNOU website. The main activities of this division are given below.

Internet Broadband Web Application/ Wiki/IGNOU Open Course Guide/Proxyservers are available in Open Source for providing internet and various in-house built applications at the headquarters. All regional centres use these services with local ISPs. The main website of IGNOU –www.ignou.ac.in is being maintained (hosting, creating and updating) by the

recruitment applications, as well as a uniﬁed admission/re-registration software for all the regional centres to use. e-PRAANGAN, a centre in the main campus linked to the 100Mbps internet broadband, is being used by IGNOU’s staﬀ and families for internet usage.

ERP - Back Oﬃce Automation and IMS IGNOU has taken the initiative to get the ERP implemented through Tata Consultancy Services, starting with back oﬃce automation of certain divisions. This activity is being coordinated by Computer Division. The diagram showing Computer Division’s 100 Mbps link.

Computer Division. The campus LAN consists of about 40 LANs covering the various buildings of the campus. This network is also supported with Wi Fi wireless connectivity at select places, which is maintained by the Computer Division. SWISS (Single Window Information and Student Support), available through the link, ‘Student Zone’ on the IGNOU website, and through about 150 web-enabled KIOSKS installed at the IGNOU regional centres and select learner support centres, is supported by the Computer Division. The Division has also developed the two webenabled facilities of online admission and online

Construction and Maintenance Division CMD) Phone No. : Fax No. : E-mail :

011- 29532510 011- 29533763 cmd@ignou.ac.in

The Construction and Maintenance Division (CMD) of IGNOU looks after the maintenance of the University estate, which includes temporary campus, Academic Block, EMPC building, DEC building, residential complex at IGNOU Campus, Asian Games Village housing and the regional centres in Delhi. The maintenance activities include supply of water, electricity, managing the

The Classroom Block-1 at the IGNOU campus.

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A.C. system throughout the IGNOU office complex, maintenance of street lights, pump houses and tube wells. The Campus Development Unit (CDU) supervises the fresh construction. At present, work is in progress in the following areas: construction of a 9 lakh-litre capacity drinking water underground tank (for DJB supply), VIP Guest House, VC Office, parking sheds at the New Academic Complex and a classroom complex. Widening work on the existing road within IGNOU is also in progress. M/s RITES Ltd., a PSU, has been engaged as an Architectural and Project Management Consultant for the construction of administrative blocks, warehouses, extension of academic complex and other infrastructure, including research scholars’ hostels, more residential flats, etc. The CDU also provides engineering/ technical support for establishing of Gyan Vani and EduSat Studios all over the country, and for initiating construction of regional centre buildings located throughout the country.

Finance and Accounts Division Phone Fax E-mail

: : :

011- 29532220 011- 29536267 ﬁnanceoﬃcer@ignou.ac.in

This Division is responsible for the following activities: l preparation of Budget Estimates, review of Receipts and Expenditure to facilitate the Management Information System with periodic inputs; l monitoring financial targets of Development Plans; collection of Revenue Receipts on behalf of l the University; l preparation of inputs for Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) meetings; l rendering financial advice/concurrence; l conducting Finance Committee Meetings; l payments to staff members; l payments to outside parties for supply of material and services rendered;

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A workshop on TDS and e-ﬁling conducted by Finance and Accounts Division.

l maintenance of Provident Fund and Pension

Fund Accounts; l payments of Pension Beneﬁts; l preparation of Annual Accounts on accrual

basis; l investment

of funds for generating additional resources for the organisation; l internal audit of accounts of the regional/ study centres, divisions and schools; l coordination with the Statutory Auditors for conducting Statutory Audit by DGACR and processing of Audit Reports; l management of the Funds of the Projects sponsored by outside organisations/ government bodies. A major portion of this work has been recently automated.

International Division Phone Fax E-mail

: : :

011- 29533987 011- 29535502 id@ignou.ac.in

The globalisation of higher education, particularly through the distance mode of delivery, has given an altogether diﬀerent perspective to the cross border delivery of IGNOU’s academic programmes in various countries. The International Division looks after this. Its mandate is to promote bilateral and multilateral collaborations and network with international

educational institutes and inter-governmental agencies; to serve as a single window system for the University’s overseas academic activities; to provide capacity-building through training; and to liaison with the international delegations and visitors to the University. To meet its objectives, this Division has adopted a fourfold approach in expanding the international horizons of IGNOU: l collaboration l licensing of course material l capacity-building of ODL and operational

matters l institutional building. At present, IGNOU is oﬀering academic programmes in 36 countries across the globe through 67 Partner Institutions. (The names and addresses of the partner institutions in these countries are provided towards the end of the Proﬁle.) Till date, IGNOU has a cumulative enrollment of nearly 35,848 international students, which is likely to increase with the intervention of technology and quality learner support services.

Students of the B.A. in Applied Sign Language Studies programme during a discussion.

Pan African e-Network Project Under this project, IGNOU is oﬀering MBA, DECE and DAFE programmes to students from the African continent. The process of teaching is by tele-education, with a two-way communication link between the students in the African countries and the state-of-the-art studio located at the Electronic Media Production Centre, IGNOU.

B.A. Applied Sign Language Studies This four-year programme is a dual award (certiﬁcate from both institutions) degree programme of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), UK, and IGNOU, India, being delivered in the face-to-face mode at IGNOU. It is aimed at the hearing impaired, with the ﬁrst year as the Foundation Entry Programme, an access programme for those who lack the necessary entry requirements.

Library and Documentation Division Phone E-Mail VC Prof Pillai with international delegates at the ‘Fifth Coordinators’ Meet of the International Partner Institutions’, organised by International Division, in New Delhi.

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011-29532797, 29533393 librarian@ignou.ac.in

This division is responsible for developing and maintaining the library system of IGNOU, which comprises the Central Library at the headquarters and libraries at the regional centres

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Number of microﬁlms Number of journals Number of CD-ROMs Number of Newspapers Number of Magazines

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199 436 3,993 40 55

Material Production and Distribution Division Phone Fax E-Mail

: : :

011-29534521, 29535485 011-29535083 manjulaverma@ignou.ac.in; mpdd@ignou.ac.in

This Division undertakes the following functions: Learners at the Central Library, IGNOU.

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(RCs) and learner support centres (LSCs). The Central Library caters to the needs of academics, administrative and support staﬀ at the headquarters, all research students, on-campus students and visiting faculty. The RC libraries take care of the library requirements of the staﬀ, academic counsellors, and academic coordinators in the region concerned. The study centre libraries are primarily meant for students.

The libraries of the RCs have been strengthened by additional support in the infrastructure, personnel and collections through local purchases. Information on the collection of the library is browsed and downloaded by IGNOU library members from desktops accessing library Web-OPAC.

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of printed course material requirements; procurement, storage and issue of oﬀset/maplitho printing paper, art card, art board (for text and cover printing), envelops, corrugated boxes for despatch of material and other packing material; printing of most course material and special publications of the University; inventory maintenance of study material; bulk despatch of study material to regional centres/learner support centres/partner institutions in India;

The Library is also a member of the UGC-INFONET and the Developing Library Network (DELNET), which provides services like browsing of Union Catalogues, Inter-library Loan and Document Delivery facility. The Central Library provides members access to a variety of e-resources also.

Library Holdings Number of books Number of books at RCs and SCs Number of microﬁches

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1,15,996 2,51,340 17,558

IGNOU stall at the 16th Delhi Book Fair.

l sale of study material to educational

institutions and the general public; and organising IGNOU stalls in book fairs and l exhibitions. These functions are performed with the help of the following units/cells/sections of the Division: Administrative and Finance (A & F) Unit is entrusted with the responsibility of procurement of paper, etc.

Planning and Development Division Phone : 011- 29533139 Fax : 011- 29534228 E-mail : pdd@ignou.ac.in As the planning and monitoring wing of the University, this Division has the following objectives : l to optimise the utilisation of national

The Stores are responsible for the storage of all material related to the printing and despatch of self-instructional material. The Printing Unit handles the printing/reprinting of study material for all schools, fresh/revised printing of newly established schools and the printing of material pertaining to the other divisions. The printing of miscellaneous documents of the University, such as the Annual Report, Annual Accounts, Brochures, Invitation Cards and Convocation related publications are also looked after by this unit. The other tasks undertaken by the unit include pricing of print material for sale, quality control, storage and issue of positives, ISBN Nos. issue, empanelment of printers, composers, graphic designers, etc. Printing of study material for the Southern Region has begun from the Madurai Regional Centre on a pilot basis. The Marketing Cell looks after the sale of study material to the general public and educational institutions through spot sale at the headquarters. IGNOU study material is also sold through 15 retails agents in diﬀerent parts of the country, appointed by IGNOU for this purpose. The cell also organises IGNOU’s participation in book fairs and exhibitions. In order to help needy students and resolve their queries related to non-receipt of study material and assignments, the Student Support Cell of the division attends to them through e-mails, telephone and speed post delivery.

resources for the Open and Distance Learning System; l to set short-term and long-term goals for the growth of the University; and l to instil Total Quality Management (TQM) in all areas of IGNOU’s operations. As such, the Division looks after the following activities: Five Year Plan and Annual Plans: The Division coordinates with other divisions, schools and the Distance Education Council, and prepares diﬀerent plan documents, such as the perspective plans, Five Year Plans, and Annual Plans for IGNOU and the Open Education System of the country. Planning Board: The Division convenes the meetings of the Planning Board and its standing committee, the Academic Programme Committee. Research Studies and Data/Information Analysis: In order to strengthen the plans, policies, academic and support services of the University, the Division periodically undertakes research studies and data/ information analysis in the areas of economics of education. Database and Management Information System: The Division maintains a database and Management Information System of policy decision support. The requisite data, along with its analysis and information, is provided to all internal and external agencies. The information is also used for responding to all queries in the Parliament pertaining to IGNOU.

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Cost Analysis and Assigning Codes: The Division carries out delivery cost analysis for new programmes, and assigns programme codes as well as colour codes for the various academic programmes of the University. Projects: The Division functions as the nodal agency for externally funded projects for its proper coordination and handling of various activities connected with the project(s). Memorandum of Understanding/ Collaboration/Cooperation (MoU/MoC/ MoCoop): The Division acts as a nodal agency to serve Schools of Studies and Divisions for processing, vetting, devising and contextualising the Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), Memorandum of Collaboration (MoCs), Memorandum of Cooperation (MoCoop) and/or agreements that IGNOU is signing with an agency/institution or organisation.

Sharing of IGNOU Study Material: The selfinstructional study material is made available to State Open Universities (SOUs), Distance Education Institutes (DEIs) and other institutions through bulk purchase or by agreements for reproduction, adaptation and translation rights on the payment of license fee. The Division coordinates this activity on behalf of IGNOU.

Regional Services Division Phone Fax E-mail

: : :

011- 29532118 011- 29533062 rsd@ignou.ac.in

The Regional Services Division (RSD) has the responsibility of developing policies, systems and procedures for the establishment and management of regional centres (RCs) and learner support centres (LSCs).

Pro-VC Prof Parvin Sinclair inaugurating a Special Study Centre at Nagpur Central Jail on 22nd November, 2010.

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The University has established 62 regional centres, each with an area of jurisdiction, which may be an entire state or selected districts in the same region. (See Appendix-3 for details). Of these, 11 are recognised regional centres for the Indian Armed Forces and Assam Rifles. They provide effective network support to the personnel of these forces availing higher education from IGNOU. The learner support centres are known by different names depending on the specific role they play, such as regular study centres, programme study centres, special study centres, recognised study centres, tele-learning centers, skill development centres and partner institutions. These are usually located in educational institutions and are meant for IGNOU’s counselling activities on weekends. The University provides for all support services at these centres for learners who wish to avail of these services, though the attendance at counselling sessions is not mandatory except for the practical component. At present, the University has around 3,000 learner support centres including those for the Armed Forces, partner institutions and down-linking centres (The distribution of these centres is given in Appendix-3.) For extending access to education to more people, IGNOU also has centres in collaboration with various groups like Confederation of NGOs of Rural India (CNRI), Jan Shiksha Sansthan (JSS), ICFAI, etc. Further, for providing access to people in the economically and educationally backward blocks (EEBB), given by the Sachar Committee, IGNOU has opened special centres in some of these blocks. Through these centres IGNOU offers the learners a variety of vocational programmes, as well as the Bachelor Degree programmes. With the increase in decentralisation of

operations, the regional centres have been entrusted with the responsibility of admissions, distribution of study material, administration of examinations and even processing of answer papers to facilitate early declaration of results.

Programmes Developed by RCs Several regional centres have taken the initiative of developing need-based programmes with the schools concerned. For instance, the Regional Centre, Kolkata, has launched Integrated Pest Management Technology in Potato Cultivation, and the Regional Centre, Madurai, has launched MBA (Textile Management) and Certificate Programmes in Apparel Marketing and Merchandising as well as Apparel Production and Quality Management. Several regional centres offer need-based, short-term training programmes. For instance, RC, Cochin, in collaboration with the Institute for Competency Advancement of Teachers (iCAT), offered programmes for teachers. RC Delhi-1 offered programmes in areas such as Communication Skills, Retail Marketing, DTP, Garment Stitching, Business Entrepreneurship, IT Services and Security Services in collaboration with Alliance Educare, SSCI and OBS, Gurgaon. Some academic programmes have also been translated by the regional centres into other Indian languages for the benefit of learners of their regions. For example, the Awareness Package on Disability has been translated into Tamil and the Certificate in Organic Farming has been translated into Punjabi. Some regional centres have taken significant initiatives for the benefit of learners in their regions. For instance, Jaipur and Kolkata Regional Centres have got sponsorship from their respective State Governments for learners taking up programmes in Computers and Consumer Affairs, respectively.

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Student Evaluation Division

centres in India and abroad, well in time.

Phone Fax E-mail

It also ensures that over four lakh students per exam receive their hall tickets in time. It handles data received from online and on-demand TEEs, which are being undertaken on a pilot basis at present.

: : :

011- 29535828 011- 29534429 registrarsed@ignou.ac.in

The Student Evaluation Division (SED) is responsible for organising the Term-End Examinations (TEEs) and entrance tests (for a few programmes) across the country. It also organises the evaluation of the performance of students in TEEs, coordination of the activities pertaining to continuous assessment through assignments, activities pertaining to the evaluation of project reports, and finally, certification of their performances. The division has been successfully and effectively maintaining the database of over 2.6 million active students, who are on the rolls of the University at present. As such, it ensures that question papers are sent to more than 600 exam

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The TEEs are conducted twice a year, in the months of June and December, commencing on the ﬁrst working day of the respective months. Evaluation of the answer scripts has now been decentralised to several regional centres. The SED is the overall in-charge of this, and is responsible for consolidating and declaring the results. The Division is also responsible for the overall coordination of activities pertaining to the annual convocation. The main convocation is held at the headquarters, and simultaneously at all regional centres through teleconferencing mode via satellite, and students have the option to attend it either at the headquarters or the regional centre of their choice.

The Division has established a student grievance cell to redress grievances received from the students.

Student Registration Division Phone Fax E-mail

: : :

011- 29532741 011- 29532686 registrarsrd@ignou.ac.in

This division is responsible for monitoring of registration of students for different programmes offered by the University, ‘Walk-in admission’, ‘On-line admission’ and assessing equivalence of examinations/degrees. Admissions are largely undertaken by the regional centres. In order to streamline and facilitate handling of voluminous data, the division has developed in-house software for error detection in admission and re-registration data, and the same has been provided to all regional centres. Besides, software for ‘on-line’ transmission of data by RCs — Regional Data Transfer System (RDTS) — has been developed and provided to all the RCs. The division has been successfully and effectively maintaining the database of over 2.6 million students on the rolls of the University.

Students ﬁlling up admission forms at IGNOU.

With a view to provide better student services, crucial information related to students is uploaded on the IGNOU website, which includes the admission and re-registration details, study centre opted, prospectus & application forms for various programmes and address checking. Besides this, the re-registration forms, readmission forms, credit transfer scheme with prescribed proforma, notiﬁcations issued pertaining to equivalence/recognition granted and the Notiﬁcations/Gazette publication by various regulatory bodies pertaining to recognition of IGNOU’s degrees/diplomas have also been uploaded on the website. The current status of the admission is also provided on the website.

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CHAPTER 6

OTHER UNITS

Campus Placement Cell (CPC) Phone E-mail

: :

011-29536867 campusplacement@ignou.ac.in

The mission and endeavour of this cell has been to enhance and facilitate the process of gainful employment of its divergent and distributed learner population. Job aspiring students approach CPC to seek advice and assistance for entry-level jobs as well as mid-career level employment opportunities, matching and commensurate with their personal and academic profiles. Currently all companies demand jobready candidates to be made available within the shortest possible time period. These candidates are expected to be equipped with employable skills to make best-fits for each sector. Taking into account this scenario, we have aligned our placement strategies to enhance the Employability Quotient of our students by imparting employable skills training after mapping their resident skills and bridging the gaps subsequently through appropriate training. There is a provision for students to check and apply for training programmes and job positions posted on the IGNOU website under the ‘campus placement’ link. The cell conducts on-campus and off-campus placement activities at the headquarters and at some regional centres, and has also created some programme-wise Alumni Chat groups for information sharing and networking.

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Committees against Sexual Harassment (ACASH/ICASH/ RSDCASH) E-mail

nkapai@ignou.ac.in; rrpaliwal@hotmail.com; pksinclair@ignou.ac.in; neenajain@ignou.ac.in

The University has adopted a policy, and consequent rules and regulations, in the matter of prevention of sexual harassment against women employees (full-time and part-time) and students. This is in compliance with the mandate of the Supreme Court judgment, and is binding on all part-time and full-time employees and students of IGNOU, including members of institutions associated with IGNOU, to the extent that they are engaged in IGNOU related activities. Three committees have been formed by the University to ensure compliance at the regional level, headquarters and an apex committee. More details are available on the IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in.

Distance Education Programme under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (DEP-SSA) Phone E-mail

: :

011-29531457, 011-29571708 depssa@ignou.ac.in

DEP-SSA also undertakes research and impact analysis studies for improving its interventions from time to time.

Educational Development of the North East Region Unit (EDNERU) Phone Fax E-mail Participants at a Wiki workshop on ‘Development of Online Training Modules’, organised by DEP-SSA and ACIIL.

: : :

011-29534034, 011-29572413 011-29534995 ashakhare@ignou.ac.in

This unit has been created by IGNOU with the objectives of: l creating educational access in the North East

This is a nodal centre for distance education activities under the SSA, funded by MHRD, Govt. of India. It was launched in 2003 as an upgraded project of the erstwhile DEP-DPEP (Distance Education Programme-District Primary Education Programme), which had been in operation in 18 states in the country. As an integral component of SSA, this national project aims at providing needbased, local speciﬁc in-service training for teachers and other functionaries involved in elementary education programme supplemented through distance mode. The DEP-SSA has developed a host of learning material, not only for teachers but also for other functionaries associated with the SSA. Currently, it is engaged in developing multimedia teacher training packages on teaching of Science and Mathematics at upper primary level and teaching of English at primary level. It is also engaged in development of an interactive e-Learning portal for providing onsite support to teachers and teacher educators in content upgradation, contextual and pedagogical issues. DEP-SSA has been providing technical support to several states on the state initiated need-based activities in designing, developing and implementing training modules for stakeholders under SSA.

region by establishing a network of learner support centres across the region; l using ICT to overcome geographical constraints; l bridging physical distances in reaching out to remote and inaccessible areas; and l planning and implementing need-based entrepreneurship development and training programmes to increase employment opportunities for the youth of the region. Through its various educational activities, IGNOU has been constantly striving for the development of human resource in the NE region by contributing to a holistic planning of education and vocational skills. This is being undertaken in consonance with the regional ethos and the requirements of the region. There has been a steady increase in the enrollment ﬁgures of the University in the region over the years. With over 42,000 students enrolled in various programmes of the University in 2010, there has been an increase of 18 percent from the previous year. At present, the network in the North-East includes nine regional centres and 552 learner support centres. In addition to the regular academic programmes of the University, initiatives have also been taken to develop value added, tailor-made courses which

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have demand in the job market, in areas such as, Beekeeping, Handmade Paper Making, Interior Design, Diabetes Care Education, Electrical Wiring, Digital Photography and Manufacture of Leather Goods. The University also conducts several extension, skill development, entrepreneurship and vocational training programmes in diﬀerent states of the region, under the aegis of its regional centres, to enhance the employability and self reliance of the youth in various sectors of the region’s economy. Several regional and state level seminars/workshops/conferences on areas of relevance to the NE Region are also held periodically. The Scheme of Convergence of ODL and the Conventional Systems has enlisted a large number of institutions under its purview in the North East region. The Community College Scheme of IGNOU is also in the process of being implemented in the region. With the objective of contributing towards the professional and vocational development of the people of the region, the unit has established the following professional and specialised institutes. Details of these institutes are given in this Proﬁle under the section on Centres. i) ii) iii) iv) v)

IGNOU Institute for Vocational Education and Training, Shillong North-East Centre for Research and Development, Guwahati Institute for Competency Advancement of Teachers (I-CAT) , Guwahati IGNOU Centre for ODL in Research and Training in Agriculture, Agartala Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education & Development (MGIED), Chuchuyimlang village, Nagaland

e-GyanKosh Phone E-mail

011-29571923 ukanjilal@ignou.ac.in; support@egyankosh.ac.in IGNOU initiated the development of a knowledge repository in October, 2005, to store, index,

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: :

The main page of the FlexiLearn platform.

preserve, distribute and share the digital learning resources developed by the ODL institutions in the country. This is named e-GyanKosh (www.egyankosh.ac.in). Today e-Gyankosh has emerged as one of the world’s largest educational resource repositories, and the access is free. Over 95 percent of the self-instructional print material (40,000 volumes) of IGNOU has already been digitised and uploaded on the repository. Live educational programmes are available through the webcasting platform (www.ignouonline.ac.in/Broadcast), which at present provides access to broadcast channels Gyan Darshan-1, Gyan Darshan-2 simulcasted with EduSat, and Gyan Vani (Delhi). The platform supports multiple operating systems, processors and devices. The user has options to select from VLC, Windows Media or Flash players with a multiple bandwidth support ranging from 100 Kbps to 256 Kbps. After its public launch in June 9, 2008, the site has already received over 6,80,000 hits, with an average of 1,000 visits per day from all over the world. There are 60,000 active registered users of the repository. The statistics clearly indicate the growing popularity of e-GyanKosh. Apart from the activity above, the e-GyanKosh team developed an in-house e-learning platform for delivery of online programmes. Twenty-one major online programmes have been launched by the University using this platform, which are listed in the earlier sections. The platform provides a complete Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) covering all the activities, from registration to certiﬁcation.

The facilities of e-GyanKosh have now been extended with the FlexiLearn platform, which was launched on 19th November, 2009, by the Honourable President of India, on the occasion of the launch of the silver jubilee year of the University. The FlexiLearn website (www.ignouﬂexilearn.ac.in) is a personal learning space, where free learning resources are integrated with a learning management system for anyone who wants to learn, whatever their educational needs and experience.

pesticide. Mushroom (oyster) is also produced and sold in the cell. The cell grows annual ﬂowering plants for beautiﬁcation at various locations in the University campus, including the residential complex.

Anyone can register and explore courses free of cost. However, certiﬁcation for the courses will be based on payment of the requisite fees.

This unit acts as a bridge between the public and IGNOU. The chief activity of the unit is dissemination of information about the activities and programmes of the University. It reaches out to prospective students by providing information through a brochure about academic programmes run by the Schools of Study, the instructional systems and admission procedures.

Horticulture Cell Phone E-mail

: :

011-29533166, 011-29572430 skyadav30@gmail.com, himanshuhort@rediﬀmail.com

This cell designs and maintains the greenery in the sprawling campus of the University, spread over 120 acres. The cell also generates suﬃcient plants for sale. It develops and maintains parks at diﬀerent locations. Bio-pesticide is prepared at the nursery and is also being utilised for protecting the plants. The cell also grows vegetables without using

Public Information Unit Phone

E-mail

011-29532321, 29572504, 29572508 cpro@ignou.ac.in

The unit also contributes to image building of the University through issuing press releases to the national/local media. It organises press conferences and visits of mediapersons for the coverage of University activities. In addition, the unit prepares and releases advertisements pertaining to admissions, appointments, tender notices and special functions. The PIU also brings out a monthly publication OPENLETTER of the IGNOU.

Research Unit Phone Fax E-mail

Grafting being undertaken at the Horticulture Cell of IGNOU.

: : :

011-29534326, 011-29571523 011-29534229 researchunit@ignou.ac.in

The University oﬀers Ph.D. and M.Phil programmes in most disciplines, under which it has enrolled about 500 students. It also has a Research and Teaching Assistantship Scheme, under which it has enrolled about 100 students. To look after all the research activities, IGNOU recently established this unit. It has the following responsibilities: l to convene the meetings of the Research Council and its Standing Committee; l to handle the administration, admission and

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conduct the evaluation of all research scholars and M.Phil students; administration of the Research and Teaching l Assistantship Scheme; l handling of research projects (major/minor categories) of the University; proposals of Research l processing Centres/Institutions as Research Centres of IGNOU for various discipline(s).

Student Service Centre Phone Fax E-mail

: : :

011-2953714, 29572513 011- 29533129 ssc@ignou.ac.in

This centre, operating from the headquarters of IGNOU, provides information and counselling on various programmes and courses of study to the prospective learners. It also redresses the students’ grievances such as non-receipt of letters, conﬁrming admission in the academic programme, non-receipt of study material, non-receipt of admit card for appearing in the term-end examination, non-declaration of results of the term-end examination, non-inclusion of marks/grades of the assignments and projects in the grade cards, change in the address, change in the study centre, change in the medium of instruction, etc. It caters to the learners visiting the centre in person and also those who approach through telephone, e-mail and post. The SSC also takes care of the facilities being provided to the

students of programmes.

the

face-to-face,

on-campus

The SSC has a sub-centre, the IGNOU City Centre, in the heart of the capital. This is meant for disseminating information on different issues of student-related queries, and an appropriate platform to redress them, through a one-stop Information-cum-Query Handling Centre. The City Centre also organises Open House Meetings in collaboration with the different Schools of Study, in order to bring awareness about the different Programmes on offer.

Vigilance Cell Phone E-mail

: :

011-29534151 vigilance@ignou.ac.in

Indira Gandhi National Open University was one of the first educational institutions of higher learning to implement the guidelines laid down by the Central Vigilance Commission. The Vigilance Cell, established in 1998, is headed by the part-time Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO). The CVO advises the Vice-Chancellor on vigilance complaints concerning the University teachers, academics, officers and staff to ensure probity and integrity in public administration. The objectives of the Vigilance Cell are to: l activate vigilance machinery in the University

for investigating complaints; l sensitise the University community against

corruption and corrupt practices; preventive vigilance by l strengthen streamlining procedures; and l prevent the possibilities of corruption and encourage a culture of honesty and integrity.

IGNOU Community College Unit Phone E-mail Learners at the Student Service Centre at IGNOU.

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: :

011-29536413, 29572523 ckghosh@ignou.ac.in; aiccu@ignou.ac.in (for Gyan Deep)

The IGNOU Community College Scheme is an attempt to channelise an academic path meant primarily for the underprivileged sections of the society and helping these sections to reach out to formal education. Under this scheme, a communtiy college can register for offering academic programmes at the levels of certificate, diploma and associate degree. After successfully completing his/her study through this scheme, a student will be certified by IGNOU. At present, there are 465 community colleges registered with IGNOU, with 43,000 students approximately, offering a total of 1,615 programmes. A sizeable number of successful first batch students is already into gainful employment.

Army personnel receiving Associate Degrees, Diplomas and Certiﬁcates under Gyan Deep, the IGNOU-Army Community College Scheme, on 21st April, 2010.

As part of the community college scheme, an MoU was signed between the Indian Army and IGNOU to confer educational certiﬁcation to soldiers of the Indian Army based on the ‘inservice’ training done by them. The registration

is done through Regimental Training Centres/ Human Resource Development Centres and Army Schools of Instruction, which are the ArmyIGNOU Community Colleges. The scheme for these colleges is called ‘Gyan Deep.’

IGNOU Convergence Scheme Phone : E-mail :

011-29572406, 29532465 convergenceignouner@gmail.com

The University has adopted an innovative blend of the conventional university system with the open and distance learning system, called the “Convergence Scheme”. Its objective is to signiﬁcantly minimise the limitations of both the systems, to maximise access to higher education, out of this Convergence Scheme, with a thrust on capacity-building and strengthening of the conventional university and collegiate education system. Under this scheme, the idling time of the physical and human resources of the conventional education system like classrooms, laboratories, libraries, teachers, etc., is being eﬀectively and optimally utilised through a combination of faceto-face and distance education approaches for the delivery of various IGNOU programmes. The main target group under the Convergence Scheme of IGNOU is the students between the age group of 17 and 30, who attend regular classes. This scheme also allows the students of conventional colleges to pursue value-added IGNOU programmes simultaneously, thereby increasing employment opportunities once they successfully complete their higher education.

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Events

January l

The Silver Jubilee lecture, titled ‘Building Inclusive Knowledge Societies in a Globalised World: Opportunities and Risks,’ was delivered by Her Excellency Ms. Irina G. Bokova, Director General, UNESCO, on 11th January, 2010.

Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal speaking at ICDL 2010, jointly organised by IGNOU and TERI.

Institute (TERI). The theme of the conference was ‘Digital Libraries: Shaping the Information Paradigm.’ Irina G. Bokova, Director General, UNESCO, delivering the IGNOU Silver Jubilee Lecture.

March l

February l

The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair organised a lecture on ‘Inhuman Practices of Manual Scavenging: Cleaning up Shit’ on 5th February, 2010, by Dr. Berzada Wilson, President, Safai Karamchari Sanghatana (SKA). The lecture was followed by screening of a documentary on ‘Lesser Humans.’ The Third International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL 2010) was held from 23rd-26th February, 2010, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. It was co-hosted by IGNOU and The Energy and Research

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A lecture was delivered by Prof. Sanjay K. Agarwal from AIIMS on ‘Chronic Kidney Disease: A Hidden Tsunami’ on 3rd March on the occasion of World Kidney Day. A two-day National Seminar on ‘Translation and Inter-Cultural Communication’, was organised on 6th-7th March by IGNOU’s School of Translation Studies and Training at the Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. IGNOU organised its 21st convocation on 15th March. Degrees, diplomas and certiﬁcates were handed out to 1,33,628 learners at 43 regional centres across the country. Prof. S.K. Joshi, former Director General, the Council of Scientiﬁc and Industrial Research (CSIR), was

A national-level meeting on ‘Strategies to Enhance Gross Enrollment Ratio: Role of Pls under the Convergence Scheme’, was organised by IGNOU on 30th March.

April l

l Chief Guest Prof. S.K. Joshi and VC Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai presenting a gold medal to Shahmida Mohammed from Jeddah at the 21st convocation ceremony.

the Chief Guest at the occasion, and delivered the Convocation Address. Forty-eight short documentary ﬁlms were shown as part of a two-day ﬁlm festival organised by IGNOU’s School of Journalism and New Media Studies in collaboration with two NGOs – ‘We Care’ and ‘Brotherhood’ — at IGNOU on 18th-19th March. Prof. Siraj Hasan, Director, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore, delivered the keynote address at the twoday Silver Jubilee Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Astronomy and Astrophysics’, jointly organised by SOITS and SSC, at IGNOU on 22nd March. IGNOU-ACIIL Silver Jubilee lecture on ‘Learning Objects Approach to Instructional Design’, was delivered by Prof. Chandrasekhar Vallath, Assistant Professor at Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, USA, at IGNOU on 22nd March. Prof. (Dr.) M.J. Modayil, member ASRB, delivered a lecture on ‘Time Management’ at School of Agriculture, IGNOU, on 29th March. Prof. Namwar Singh, a noted litterateur and recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, delivered the fourth Silver Jubilee lecture, titled ‘The Democracy of Literature: Place of the Marginalised’, at IGNOU on 29th March.

The School of Humanities organised plays based on two famous stories by noted Hindi writer Jaishankar Prasad — Puraskar and Akashdeep — at IGNOU on 15th April. Artistes from the National School of Drama presented plays directed by Prof. Devendra Raj Ankur. His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, delivered the 3rd Annual Mother Teresa Memorial Lecture, organised by CBCI Chair, IGNOU, on 16th April. A two-day conference on ‘Access to Justice and Socio-Economic Developmental Programme for the North-Eastern States’ was inaugurated by President Pratibha Devisingh Patil at Machkhowa, Guwahati, on 17th April. The conference was jointly organised by IGNOU, North-Eastern Regional Committee for Access to Justice and Socio-Economic Development Programmes, National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) and Ministry for Development for North-Eastern Region (DONER), Government of India. Actor-activist Nandita Das delivered a lecture on ‘Identity and the Notion of the

Actor-activist Nandita Das delivering the Silver Jubilee Lecture.

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Other’ at IGNOU on 2nd April, as part of the University’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations. The New Delhi round of the ﬁrst ever multicity, inter-school general knowledge quiz competition ‘IGNITE 2010’, presented by IGNOU, was held on 23rd April.

Jubilee lecture titled ‘Mass Media: But Where Are the Masses?’ at the IGNOU campus on 30th June.

July l

May l

The 7th International ‘We Care’ ﬁlm festival on disability issues, co-organised by IGNOU, the Brotherhood, an NGO, the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), the United Nations Educational, Scientiﬁc and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the National Trust, the Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Sparsh and Mother’s Pride, was organised at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre in New Delhi on 3rd May. His Excellency K. Sankaranarayanan, the Governer of Maharashtra, delivered the Silver Jubilee lecture titled ‘Inclusive Education and Sustainable Growth’ at the IGNOU campus in New Delhi on 4th May.

June l

A two-week appreciation course on Food Safety and Quality was organised in collaboration with the Quality Council of India (QCI), by SOA, at the IGNOU campus from 14th-25th June, for college and university teachers across the country. Noted journalist and Ramon Magsaysay Award winner P. Sainath delivered the Silver

Prof. M.V.S. Valiathan, National Research Professor, Govt. of India, delivered the 15th Prof. G. Ram Reddy Memorial lecture titled, ‘Medical Education in the Melting Pot’, at IGNOU on 2nd July.

Prof. M.V.S. Valiathan at the 15th Prof. G. Ram Reddy Memorial Lecture on 2nd July, 2010.

Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari, inaugurated the ‘National Seminar on Electoral Reforms’, organised by the C. Achutha Menon Study Centre and Library and IGNOU in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on 8th July. Renowned danseuse Dr. Mallika Sarabhai delivered the Silver Jubilee lecture, titled ‘Bringing Them into the Fold: Using the Arts to Bridge the Gap’ at IGNOU on 29th July.

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Veteran journalist P. Sainath delivering the Silver Jubilee Lecture.

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A ﬂag-hoisting ceremony was organised by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Freedom Struggle Studies (IGCFSS) at IGNOU on 9th August, to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the Quit India Movement and to pay homage to the martyrs of the freedom struggle. The VC unfurled the National Flag to mark

India’s 64th Independence Day on 15th August. The celebrations were marked by cultural performances, dance programmes by students from IGNOU crèche and a play by the on-campus learners. Prof. U.R. Ananthamurthy, renowned Kannada writer and the Tagore Chair Professor at IGNOU, delivered the Silver Jubilee lecture on ‘Dalit Contribution to Indian Literature’ on 20th August. The School of Agriculture organised an International Conference on ‘Agriculture Education and Knowledge Management’ in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington (USA) at Agartala, Tripura, from 24th-26th August.

Education Programme-Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (DEP-SSA), was unveiled by World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand at the IGNOU headquarters on 23rd September. The Australian High Commissioner Peter Varghese delivered a lecture on ‘AustraliaIndia Relations and Australian Multiculturalism’, organised by School of Humanities, at the campus on 23rd September. Eminent anthropologist, Fr. Abraham Lotha, delivered a Silver Jubilee lecture, titled ‘Nations Within Nations: Living Dialogues on Governance and Culture,’ at IGNOU on 27th September. IGNOU Institute for Vocational Education and Training, Shillong, and School of Translation Studies and Training, jointly organised a Translation Workshop in Shillong from 27th-29th September.

October l

Learners pay tribute to teachers by staging a play titled ‘Ek Adarsh Shikshak,’ at IGNOU.

On 1st October, IGNOU organised a special Silver Jubilee felicitation ceremony to honour its former Vice Chancellors — late Prof. G. Ram Reddy, Prof. V.C. Kulandaiswamy, Prof. R.G. Takwale, Prof. A.W. Khan and Prof. H.P. Dikshit. The Chief Guest at the function was Shri K.C. Pant, who piloted the IGNOU bill in Parliament in 1985. IIVET is partnering with the Department of

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IGNOU on-campus students and Research and Teaching Assistants (RTAs) celebrated ‘Guru Dakshina’ on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, 5th September. NCIDE organised a lecture of the Popular Talk Series on Innovations and Development in ODL on ‘Case Studies of Innovations in Online Learning’ by Dr. Rakesh Khurana, Chairman of Knowledge Network Pvt. Ltd., on 7th September. IGNOU and NIIT joined hands to launch a Certiﬁcate Programme in ‘Chess as Mind Booster’ to enable the development of young minds through chess. The programme, launched under the Distance

From left, Prof. H.P. Dikshit, Prof. R.G. Takwale, VC Prof. Pillai, Shri K.C. Pant, Prof. V.C. Kulandaiswamy and Prof. A.W. Khan at the special felicitation ceremony of the former Vice Chancellors of IGNOU on 1st October, 2010.

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AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, on a mega pilot project for the ‘Certiﬁcation of Prior Learning and Knowledge of the Gram Vaidyas (Traditional Village Health Practitioners)’ in eight states across the country. The bond for the execution of the projects was signed between IGNOU and Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Family Welfare and Health, on 4th October. A Silver Jubilee lecture on ‘ISRO Saga Forward’ was delivered by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Chairman, ISRO, on 25th October.

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The award function of ‘IGNOU-UNESCO Science Olympiad 2010’ was organised at IGNOU by the Sir C.V. Raman Chair for Science Education on 14th November. Dr. Davidson L. Hepburn, President of the General Conference of UNESCO, Paris & Anshul Sonak, Head, Education Division Intel, South Asia and the VC, IGNOU presented gold medals. A Silver Jubilee lecture on ‘Prosperity Will Spread but Happiness Will Not Until we Fix Governance’ was delivered by renowned author Gurcharan Das on 16th November. To mark the culmination of the year-long Silver Jubilee celebrations, IGNOU

VC Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai inaugurating PCF-6 on Open Learning in Kochi.

celebrated its 25th Foundation Day on 19th November. On this occasion: * A Commemorative Envelope was released by Rameshwari Handa, Chief Post Master General, Delhi Circle. * Smt. Sheila Dikshit, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, unveiled late Mrs. Indira Gandhi’s bust at the IGNOU Campus. * Shri Oscar Fernandes, Hon’ble MP, delivered the Foundation Day Lecture. l The Tagore Chair for Indian Literature, with Prof. U.R. Ananthamurthy as Chair Professor, was inaugurated in Bangalore on 20th November. l The sixth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF6), jointly organised by Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and IGNOU, was held in Kochi, Kerala, from 24th to 28th November.

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Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit addressing the gathering at the 25th Foundation Day ceremony of IGNOU.

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The spiritual leader, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, delivered a special lecture on ‘Human Values – A Necessity for Sustainable Development’ on 1st December, at IGNOU. Shri P. Chidambaram, Hon’ble Union Home Minister, GoI, launched the Certiﬁcate

Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh were felicitated during the three-day ‘Orientation Programme of the Gurus’, under the ‘GuruShishya Parampara Scheme’, jointly organised by Centre for Traditional Knowledge Systems, EDNERU & SOPVA from 17th-19th January. They also demonstrated their respective art forms. l

In a tribute to the outstanding contributions of Hindi poets Shamsher Bahadur Singh and Upendranath Ashk, in their birth centenary year, SOH organised a one-day National Seminar at IGNOU on 19th January.

Hon’ble Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram presenting Anti-Human Traﬃcking courseware to a learner as Pro-VC Dr Latha Pillai looks on, at the IGNOU Convention Centre.

Programme in ‘Anti-Human Traﬃcking’ of School of Law, IGNOU, at the IGNOU Convention Centre on 10th December. A prize distribution ceremony for the winners of poetry, essay writing and debate competitions was organised by the Hindi Cell on 16th December. The prizes were distributed by the VC, IGNOU. School of Law, IGNOU, in partnership with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, held an ‘International & Comparative Human Rights Law Practicum’ from 20th December, 2010 – 6th January, 2011, at IGNOU.

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Union Defence Minister A.K. Antony inaugurated the 62nd Regional Centre of IGNOU at Vadakara (Kerala) on 4th January. This would cater to the IGNOU students from the Malabar region. Gurus of traditional art form from Assam,

VC Prof Pillai addressing the gathering at the 62nd Republic Day celebrations.

Vice Chancellor Prof V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai unfurled the Indian tricolour on Republic Day on 26th January, 2011.

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A two-day National Seminar on ‘Translating Cultures’ was organised by School of Translation Studies and Training, IGNOU, on 17th-18th February.

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APPENDIX-1 Members of the Authorities of the University

Board of Management Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, IGNOU Chairman (Ex-oﬃcio).

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Ex-oﬃcio Members Dr. Latha Pillai, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellor’s Nominees l Prof. B.K. Pattanaik, Director, School of Extension and Development Studies, IGNOU (upto 21.9.2012). l Prof. Darvesh Gopal, School of Social Sciences, IGNOU (upto 15.12.2011). l Shri Abdul Samad Ibrahim, Deputy Director, Electronic Media Production Centre, IGNOU (upto 09.12.2011). Visitor’s Nominee (Five persons, who are not employees of the University, to be nominated by the Visitor) l Prof. B.S. Sharma, former Vice Chancellor, Kota Open University, Kota, Rajasthan (upto 16.02.2012). l Dr. S.B. Singh Bhadauria, former principal, NCERT, Ajmer, C/o Saroj Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (upto 16.02.2012). l Prof. Veena Vinayakrao Thakare, retd. professor and head, P.G.T.D. of Education, Sant Gadgebaab Amravati University, Amravati (upto 16.02.2012). l Prof. P. Purushotam Rao, Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Working President, Osmania University, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) (upto 16.02.2012).

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l Sh. Pravin Parekh, senior advocate, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi (upto 16.02.2012). Visitor’s Nominee (Two representatives of the GOI; Secretary, Department of Education and Secretary, Information and Broadcasting, to be nominated by the Visitor) l Ms. Vibha Puri Das, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource and Development. l Sh. Raghu Menon, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Co-opted by the Board of Management l Prof. A. Kalyani, Vice Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University (upto 08.10.2012). Member Secretary l Shri Udai Singh Tolia, Registrar (Administration), IGNOU (Ex oﬃcio).

Academic Council Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, IGNOU Chairman (Ex-oﬃcio). Ex-oﬃcio Members l Dr. Latha Pillai, Pro-Vice Chancellor, IGNOU. l Prof. Parvin Sinclair, Pro-Vice Chancellor, IGNOU. l Prof. K.R. Srivathsan, Pro-Vice Chancellor, IGNOU. l Prof. P.R. Ramanujam Pro-Vice Chancellor, IGNOU. l Director, School of Humanities.

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Director, School of Social Sciences. Director, School of Sciences. Director, School of Education. Director, School of Continuing Education. Director, School of Engineering Technology. Director, School of Management Studies. Director, School of Health Sciences. Director, School of Computer & Information Sciences. Director, School of Agriculture. Director, School of Law. Director, School of Journalism and New Media Studies. Director, School of Gender and Development Studies. Director, School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Sectoral Management. Director, School of Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies. Director, School of Social Work. Director, School of Vocational Education and Training. Director, School of Extension and Development Studies. Director, School of Foreign Languages. Director, School of Translation Studies and Training. Director, School of Performing & Visual Arts. Librarian & Information Oﬃcer.

Three Directors, other than the Director of School of Studies, to be Nominated by the Board of Management on the recommendation of the VC l Director, Distance Education Council. l Director, International Division. l Director, Electronic Media Production Centre. Three Professors, three Readers and three Lecturers, other than Directors of Schools of studies, to be nominated by the Board of Management on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor l Prof. Pandav Nayak, School of Social Sciences ( upto 08.12.2011). l Prof. Anjila Gupta, School of Social Sciences (upto 08.12.2011). l Prof. T.K. Jena, School of Health Sciences (upto 08.12.2011).

l Dr. Nehal A. Farooque, Reader, School of Extension and Development Studies (upto 08.12.2011). l Dr. Babu P. Ramesh, Reader, School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (upto 08.12.2011). l Dr. A.K. Gaba, Reader, School of Vocational Education and Training (upto 08.12.2011). l Sh. P.V. Suresh Asst. Professor, School of Computer and Information Science (upto 08.12.2011). l Dr. Kamalika Banerjee, Asst. Professor, School of Sciences (upto 08.12.2011). l Shri Aravind Kumar Dubey, Asst. Professor, School of Tourism Hospitality Service Sectoral Management (upto 08.12.2011). Two Members from among the academics other than teachers, to be nominated by the Board of Management on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor l Dr. C.K. Ghosh, Director, NCIDE (upto 08.12.2011). Such of the Registrar, as is designated by the Board of Management l Registrar, Student Evaluation Division, (Exoﬃcio). l Registrar, Student Registration Division, (Exoﬃcio). Not less than 10 people, who are not employees of University, co-opted by the Academic Council from outside IGNOU l Prof. N. Mukunda, Honorary Professor, Centre for High Energy Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (upto 23.2.2011). l Prof. Mahendra Dev, Director (Vice Chancellor), The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Gen. A.K.Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400065 (upto 23.2.2011). l Dr. George Mathew, Director, Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi (upto 23.2.2011). l Prof. N.K. Jain, CEO & Secretary, Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi (upto 23.2.2011). l Prof. K.P. Singh, GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar (upto 23.2.2011).

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l Prof. Uma Alladi, Department of English, School of Humanities, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad (upto 23.2.2011). l Prof. S.N. Maheshwari, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi (upto 23.2.2011). l Dr. D.K. Datta Majumder, Kolkata (West Bengal) (upto 23.2.2011). l Prof. Ramamohan Rao, Department of Commerce and Management Studies, Andhra University (upto 23.2.2011). l Dr. K.V. Peter, Director, World Noni Research Foundation, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) (upto 23.2.2011). l Prof. Mohamed Miyan, Vice Chancellor, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (upto 23.2.2011) l Prof. L. Venugopal Reddy, (Former VC, Andhra University), Hyderabad (upto 23.2.2011). l Prof. Kannan M. Moudgalya, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai (upto 23.2.2011). l Prof. Devi Singh, Indian Institute of Management, Uttar Pradesh (upto 23.2.2011). Member Secretary l Prof. M.S.S. Raju, Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU (Ex-oﬃcio).

Research Council Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, IGNOU, Chairman (Ex-oﬃcio). Two Pro-Vice Chancellor nominated by the Vice Chancellor l Prof. K.R. Srivathsan, Pro-Vice Chancellor, IGNOU (upto 01.08.2013). l Prof. P.R. Ramanujam, Pro-Vice Chancellor, IGNOU (upto 01.08.2013). Four Experts (at least two from the Board of Management) who are not employees of the University, nominated by the Vice Chancellor l Dr. S.B. Singh Bhadauria, Former Principal, NCERT, Ajmer, C/o Saroj Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (Member-Board of Management) (upto 01.08.2013).

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l Prof. Veena Vinayakrao Thakare, Retd. Professor & Head, P.G.T.D. of Education, Sant Gadgebaab Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra – 444602 (Member-Board of Management) (upto 01.08.2013). l Prof. Kamal K Dwivedi, Head of National Council for Science Technology Communication, Deptt. of Science & Technology (Govt. of India), Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110016, (Outside Expert) (upto 28.01.2013). l Prof. J. Shashidhara Prasad, Vice Chancellor, Sri Sathaya Sai Higher Institute of Learning, Anantapur – 415 001, Andhra Pradesh (Outside Expert) (upto 01.08.2013). One representative each of the Planning Board and the Academic Council nominated by the Vice Chancellor l Dr. B.S. Sudhindra, Director, Regional Services Division (Member-Planning Board) (upto 03.01.2013). l Prof. Mohamed Miyan, Vice Chancellor, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500 032 (A.P.), (Member – Academic Council) (upto 01.08.2013). Three Directors of Schools/Heads of Divisions nominated by the Vice Chancellor l Director, School of Social Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi (upto 01.08.2013). l Director, School of Extension and Development Studies, IGNOU, New Delhi (upto 01.08.2013). l Director, School of Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi (upto 01.08.2013). Five members, three from among teachers (two internal from IGNOU, one external) and two other academic staﬀ nominated by the Vice Chancellor l Dr. Babu P Ramesh, Reader, School of InterDisciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies, IGNOU, New Delhi (upto 01.08.2013). l Prof. M.K. Salooja, Director School of Agriculture, IGNOU, New Delhi (upto 01.08.2013). l Prof. Joseph Dorairaj, Department of English,

Gandhigram Rural University, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu – 624 302 (upto 01.08.2013). l Dr. S.N. Ambedkar, Regional Director, IGNOU, Regional Centre, Jaipur (upto 01.08.2013). l Dr. Hemlata, Dy. Director, National Centre for Disability Studies, IGNOU, New Delhi (upto 01.08.2013). Member Secretary l Dr. V. Venugopal Reddy, Director, Research Unit, IGNOU (Ex-oﬃcio).

Planning Board Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, Chairman (Ex-oﬃcio). Ex-oﬃcio Member l Shri U.S. Tolia, Registrar (Admin), IGNOU Nominated by the Board of Management from outside IGNOU l Prof. Kalyan K. Dutta, Professor of Electrical Engineering, School of Education Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata (upto 19.06.2011). l Dr. Deepak Sood, Institute of Management Studies, H.P. University, Shimla (upto 19.06.2011). l Prof. Udai Pratap Singh, Former Professor, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (upto 19.06.2011). l Prof. Rupa Shah, International Knowledge Park Pvt. Ltd., Juhu, Mumbai (upto 19.06.2011). l Prof. B.P. Sanjay, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Tamil Naidu, Former Pro-Vice Chancellor & Professor of Communication, S.N. School of Performing Arts, Fine Arts & Communication, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad (upto 19.06.2011). l Shri Kiran Karnik, Former President of NASSCOM, New Delhi (upto 11.06.2012). l Prof. A. Sukumar Nair, Former Vice Chancellor, Kerala University (upto 11.06.2012). l Shri Anil K. Agarwal, Former President ASSOCHAM, President, COSMOS Group, New Delhi (upto 28.10.2011). l Prof. S.P. Narang, Former CEO & Secretary,

Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi (upto 11.06.2012). l Prof. J. Sasidhar Prasad, Former Vice Chancellor, Mysore University (upto 24.08.2012). Nominated by the Vice Chancellor from IGNOU l Prof. Pardeep Sahni, Professor, School of Social Sciences (upto 11.06.2012). l Prof. K. Elumalai, Director, School of Law (upto 11.06.2012). l Dr. B.S. Sudhindra, Regional Services Division (upto 11.06.2012). l Prof. Savita Singh, Director, School of Gender & Development Studies (upto 11.06.2012). Member Secretary l Prof. A.K. Jha, Director, Planning & Development Division, IGNOU, (Ex-oﬃcio).

Finance Committee l Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, Chairman (Ex-oﬃcio). Ex-oﬃcio Member Dr. Latha Pillai, Pro-Vice Chancellor, IGNOU (upto 12.07.2013). Visitor’s Nominee l Sh. S.K. Ray, Additional Secretary (FA), Ministry of Human Resource and Development (upto 24.02.2011). l Sh. Anant Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary (DL), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource and Development (upto 28.04.2013). BoM Nominee l Dr. Veena Vinayakrao Thakare, Retd. Professor & Head, P.G.T.D. of Education, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra, (upto 16.02.2012). l Sh. M.P. Gupta, Addl. Secretary (Retd.), Govt. of India (upto 29.11.2013). A Director of School of the University by

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rotation, according to seniority l Prof. Manohar Lal, Director, School of Computer and Information Sciences, IGNOU (upto 10.09.2011). Special Invitee l Prof. Parvin K. Sinclair, Pro-Vice Chancellor, IGNOU (In-Charge F&A Division). l Shri U.S. Tolia, Registrar (Administration), IGNOU. Member Secretary l Shri L.M. Pandey, Finance Oﬃcer, IGNOU, (Ex-oﬃcio).

Distance Education Council

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l Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, Chairman (Ex-oﬃcio). Ex-oﬃcio Members l Ms. Vibha Puri Das, Secretary, Deptt. Of Education, Ministry of Human Resource and Development, New Delhi. l Dr. Nilofer Adil Kazmi, Secretary, University Grants Commission, New Delhi. l Prof. H.A. Ranganath, Director, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore. Three Visitor’s Nominees l Prof. (Mrs.) Chandra Krishnamurthy, Vice Chancellor, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai (VC of a university other than an open university) (upto 03.8.2013). l Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, Director, National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka (an expert in Vocational/Technical education) (upto 15.12.2012). l Prof. Arun Sadhu, Journalist & Former professor of Mass Communication, University of Pune (an expert in Mass Media Communication) (upto 12.06.2011). Nominated by the Board of Management Two Members of Board of Management who are not employees of IGNOU l Prof. P. Purushotam Rao, Dean, Faculty of

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Commerce, Osmania University, Andhra Pradesh. (Member, Board of Management) (upto 07.06.2011). l Dr. S.B. Singh Bhadauria, Former Principal, NCERT, Ajmer, C/o Saroj Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (Member, Board of Management) (upto 03.01.2012). Two Heads of Institutions of DEIs nominated by BoM l Dr. Anandkuttan, B. Uninathan, Chairperson, Interactive Distance Learning, IIM, Kozhikode, Kerala (upto 20.07.2012) l Prof. G. Sunder, Dy. Director, BITS, Pilani, Rajasthan (upto 20.07.2012) One teacher from the OU/DE System nominated by BoM l Prof. A.K. Bakshi, Director, Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi, Delhi-110 007 (upto 09.04.2011). UGC Nominee l Prof. K. Ramamurthi Naidu, Member, UGC. Nominated by the Chairman, DEC — Two VCs of SOUs Prof. Kalyani Anbuchelvan, Director of Technical Education Campus, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (upto 31.05.2011). Prof. Naresh Dadhich, Vice Chancellor, Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Rawat Bhata Road, Kota, Rajasthan (upto 31.05.2011). Member Secretary l Dr. V.K. Gupta, Director, Distance Education Council, IGNOU, (Ex-oﬃcio).

APPENDIX-2 Senior Staﬀ of the University

Vice Chancellor Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai

Vice Chancellor’s Oﬃce Prof. Vijay Kapur, Advisor (Special Projects) Dr. S. Saunand, Assistant Regional Director

Mr. Akshay Kumar, Associate Professor Mr. V. V. Subrahmanyam, Assistant Professor Mr. P. Venkata Suresh, Assistant Professor Mr. Mangala Prasad Mishra, Assistant Professor Dr. Naveen Kumar, Assistant Professor

School of Continuing Education

Pro-Vice Chancellors Dr. Latha Pillai Prof. Parvin Sinclair Prof. K.R. Srivathsan Prof. P.R. Ramanujam

SCHOOLS OF STUDIES School of Agriculture Director: Prof. M.K. Salooja Prof. B.S. Hansra Dr. S.K. Yadav, Associate Professor Dr. Praveen Kumar Jain, Assistant Professor Dr. P. Vijayakumar, Assistant Professor Dr. Mita Sinhamahapatra, Assistant Professor Er. Mukesh Kumar, Assistant Professor (on Study Leave) Ms. Pushpa Gupta, Dy. Registrar (P) Ms. Jyoti Kumar, Assistant Registrar

IGNOU Centre for ODL in Research and Training in Agriculture (ICRTA) Director (I/c): Dr. K.S. Chakraborty, RD, Agartala

School of Computer and Information Sciences Director: Prof. Manohar Lal Mr. Shashi Bhushan Sharma, Associate Professor

Director: Prof. M. Aslam

Rural Development Prof. M. Aslam Dr. Gurchain Singh, Associate Professor Dr. R.P. Singh, Associate Professor Dr. S.K. Palit, Associate Professor Ms. Santosh Tanwar, Associate Professor Mr. Gurupada Saren, Assistant Professor

Nutritional Science Prof. Deeksha Kapur

Child Development Prof. Neerja Chadha Dr. Rekha S. Sen, Associate Professor Ms. Renu Katyal, Assistant Registrar

School of Education Director: Prof. Vibha Joshi Prof. M.C. Sharma Prof. S.V.S. Chaudhary (on EOL) Prof. M.L. Koul Prof. Nirod Kumar Dash Prof. C.B. Sharma Ms. Poonam Bhushan, Associate Professor Dr. M.V. Laxmi Reddy, Reader Dr. Eisha Kannadi, Assistant Professor

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Dr. (Mrs.) Sutapa Bose, Assistant Professor Dr. Vandana Singh, Assistant Professor Mr. S.S. Venkatachalam, Assistant Registrar (P)

School of Engineering and Technology Director: Prof. Ajit Kumar Prof. Subhasis Maji Prof. Gayatri Kansal Prof. P. Srinivas Kumar (on EOL) Dr. Manoj Kulshreshta, Associate Professor Dr. Shiv Kumar Vyas, Associate Professor Dr. Munish Kumar Bhardwaj, Associate Professor Dr. Ashish Agarwal, Associate Professor Dr. K. Tamil Mannan, Reader Mr. N. Venkateshwarlu, Assistant Professor Ms. Rakhi Sharma, Assistant Professor Mr. A.S. Chhatwal, Assistant Registrar (P)

Prof. Annu J. Thomas Dr. Nilima Srivastava, Reader Dr. Himadri Roy, Reader Dr. Smita M. Patil, Assistant Professor Dr. Vanishree J., Assistant Professor Dr. Uma G., Assistant Professor Dr. Sunita Dhal, Assistant Professor Ms. Maya Kumari, Assistant Registrar

School of Health Sciences Director: Prof. Bimla Kapoor

Health Sciences Prof. A.K. Agarwal Prof. S.B. Arora Prof. T.K. Jena Dr. Ruchika Kuba, Associate Professor Dr. Biplab Jamatia, Assistant Professor

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School of Extension and Development Studies Director: Prof. B.K. Pattanaik Dr. Nehal A. Farooquee, Reader Dr. P.V.K. Sasidhar, Reader Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Assistant Professor Dr. Grace Don Nemching, Assistant Professor Dr. Nisha Verghese, Assistant Professor Ms. Santosh Gogia, Assistant Registrar

Prof. Bimla Kapoor Prof. Pity Kaul Ms. Neerja Sood, Assistant Professor Ms. Reeta Devi, Assistant Professor Ms. Laxmi, Assistant Professor Mr. T.R. Manoj, Assistant Registrar (P)

Centre for Paramedical Sciences Head: Prof. S.B. Arora

School of Humanities

School of Foreign Languages

Director: Prof. Rita Rani Paliwal

Director: Dr. G. Chaudhuri Dr. Sushant Kumar Mishra, Reader Mr. Mohammad Saleem, Assistant Professor Mr. Vikash Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor Dr. Deepanwita Srivastava, Assistant Professor Mr. Shivaji Bhaskar, Assistant Professor Dr. Jagdish Singh, Assistant Registrar

English

School of Gender and Development Studies

Director: Prof. Savita Singh Prof. Anu Aneja

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Prof. Renu Bhardwaj Prof. Anju Sehgal Gupta Prof. Sunaina Kumar Dr. A.B. Sharma, Associate Professor Dr. Neera Singh, Associate Professor Dr. Nandini Sahu, Associate Professor Dr. Malati Mathur, Reader Ms. Pema Eden Samdup, Assistant Professor, (on EOL) Ms. Mridula Rashmi Kindo, Assistant Professor Ms. Malathy A., Assistant Professor, (on Study Leave) Dr. Pramod Kumar, Assistant Professor

Hindi Prof. J.M. Parakh Prof. Rita Rani Paliwal Prof. Satyakam Prof. Shatrughna Kumar Prof. Vimal Thorat Dr. Smita Chaturvedi, Associate Professor Dr. Jitendra Kumar Srivastava, Reader Mr. Ashwani Kaura, Deputy Registrar (P) Dr. Subhash Chander Sharma, Assistant Registrar (T) Ms. Parvesh Jain, Assistant Registrar

School of Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies Director: Prof. Velayutham Saravanan Dr. Nandini Sinha Kapur, Associate Professor Dr. Babu P. Ramesh, Reader Dr. Ratheesh Kumar P.K., Assistant Professor Dr. Shubhangi Vaidya, Assistant Professor Dr. Sadananda Sahu, Assistant Professor Dr. Subhakant Mohapatra, Assistant Professor Mr. D.K. Verma, Assistant Registrar

School of Journalism & New Media Studies Director: Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh Prof. Subhash Dhuliya Dr. Kiron Bansal, Associate Professor Dr. K.S. Arul M.M. Selvan, Associate Professor Dr. O.P. Dewal, Reader Mr. T. Ranjith, Assistant Professor (on EOL) Dr. Ramesh Yadav, Assistant Professor Ms. Padmini Jain, Assistant Professor Mr. Amit Kumar, Assistant Professor Ms. Shikha Rai, Assistant Professor Dr. (Ms.) Usha Chander, Research OďŹ&#x192;cer Mr. G.N. Prasad, Assistant Registrar

School of Law Director: Prof. K. Elumalai Prof. Srikrishna Deva Rao (On Deputation) Dr. Suneet Kashyap, Assistant Professor Mrs. Gurmeet Kaur Bedi, Assistant Professor Mr. Anand Gupta, Assistant Professor

Ms. Mansi Sharma, Assistant Professor Ms. Kailash Saluja, Assistant Registrar

School of Management Studies Director: Prof. Nawal Kishore

Commerce Prof. N.V. Narasimham Prof. Nawal Kishore Prof. Madhu Tyagi Prof. M.S. Senam Raju (Presently Director, ACD) Prof. S. P. Narang, Hony. Professor Dr. Sunil Kumar, Reader Dr. Subodh Kesharwani, Assistant Professor Dr. Rashmi Bansal, Assistant Professor Dr. Madhulika, Assistant Professor Dr. Anupriya Pandey, Assistant Professor

Management Prof. B.B. Khanna Prof. G. Subbayamma Prof. S. Srilatha Prof. K. Ravi Sankar Prof. Kamal Yadava Prof. Anurag Saxena Prof. P.C. Basak Prof. T.U. Fulzele Prof. Shankar Narayan, Hony. Professor Dr. Neeti Agarwal, Associate Professor Dr. Gopal Jadav, Reader Mr. T.V. Vijay Kumar, Assistant Professor Ms. Anjali C. Ramteke, Assistant Professor (On Study Leave) Dr. Kamal Vagrecha, Assistant Professor Dr. Leena Singh, Assistant Professor Mr. K.G. Sasikumar, Assistant Registrar (P) Ms. Neeta Sethi, Assistant Registrar

School of Performing and Visual Arts Director: Prof. Sunil Kumar Dr. Govindaraju Bharadwaja, Reader Dr. Seema Johri, Reader Mr. Laxman Prasad, Assistant Professor Mr. Md. Tahir Siddiqui, Assistant Professor Ms. P. Radhika, Assistant Professor Dr. Mallika Banerjee, Assistant Professor

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School of Sciences

Dr. Kakoli Gogoi, Assistant Professor Ms. Meera Dey, Assistant Registrar

Director: Prof. Geeta Kaicker

School of Social Sciences

Chemistry

Director: Prof. Gopinath Pradhan

Prof. B.S. Saraswat Prof. Sunita Malhotra Prof. Bharat Inder Fozdar Prof. Javed Abrar Farooqi Dr. Lalita S. Kumar, Associate Professor Dr. Sanjiv Kumar, Associate Professor Dr. Kamalika Banerjee (Kar), Assistant Professor

Life Sciences

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Prof. Geeta Kaicker Prof. S.S. Hasan Prof. Neera Kapoor Prof. Pushplata Tripathi (Presently Registrar, SED) Prof. Amrita Nigam Dr. Jaswant Sokhi, Associate Professor Dr. Bano Saidullah, Associate Professor

Mathematics

Prof. Parvin Sinclair (Presently Pro-Vice Chancellor) Prof. Poornima Mital Prof. Sujatha Varma Dr. S. Venkataraman, Associate Professor Dr. Deepika, Assistant Professor

Physics

Prof. S.C. Garg Prof. Vijayshri Prof. Sudip Ranjan Jha Dr. Shubha M. Gokhale, Associate Professor Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Assistant Professor Dr. Shubhalakshmi Lamba, Assistant Professor

Statistics Dr. Manish Trivedi, Reader Dr. Rajesh, Assistant Professor Dr. Neha Garg, Assistant Professor Dr. Nitin Gupta, Assistant Professor

Geology Dr. Meenal Mishra, Reader Dr. Benidhar Deshmukh, Reader Dr. M. Prashanth, Assistant Professor Dr. Omkar Verma, Assistant Professor

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Economics Prof. Gopinath Pradhan Prof. (Mrs.) Anjila Gupta Prof. Narayan Prasad Prof. Madhu Bala Dr. Kaustuva Barik, Associate Professor Dr. B.S. Prakash, Associate Professor Mr. Saugato Sen, Associate Professor

History Prof. Kapil Kumar (On Deputation) Prof. Ahmed Raza Khan (On Deputation) Prof. Ravindra Kumar Prof. Swaraj Basu Prof. Abha Singh Prof. Salil Mishra (on EOL) Dr. Sangeeta Pandey, Associate Professor Dr. Shashi Bhushan Upadhyaya, Associate Professor Mr. Ajay Mahurkar, Associate Professor

Library and Information Science Prof. Uma Kanjilal Prof. Neena Talwar Kanungo Dr. Jaideep Sharma, Associate Professor Dr. R. Sevukan, Assistant Professor (on EOL) Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan, Assistant Professor Dr. Archana Shukla, Assistant Professor

Political Science Prof. Pandav Nayak Prof. A.S. Narang Prof. Darvesh Gopal Prof. Anurag Joshi Dr. S. Vijaysekhar Reddy, Associate Professor Dr. Jagpal Singh, Associate Professor Mr. S. Venkatesh, Assistant Professor

Public Administration Prof. Pardeep Sahni Prof. E. Vayunandan Prof. Uma Medury

Prof. Alka Dhameja Dr. Dolly Mathew, Associate Professor Dr. Durgesh Nandini, Associate Professor

Dr. Harish Kumar Sethi, Assistant Professor Dr. Jyoti Chawla, Assistant Professor Ms. Lalita Sharma, Assistant Registrar

Sociology

School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Sectoral Management

Prof. Debal K. Singharoy Prof. Tribhuwan Kapur Dr. Archna Singh, Associate Professor Dr. Nita Mathur, Associate Professor Dr. Rabindra Kumar, Reader Dr. B. Kiranmayi, Associate Professor Dr. R. Vashum, Assistant Professor

Psychology Prof. Hari Shankar Asthana Dr. Suhas Shetgovekar, Reader Dr. Swati Ratra, Reader Dr. Smita Gupta, Assistant Professor Dr. Bhagwanti Jadwani, Assistant Professor Dr. Monika Misra, Assistant Professor Prof. Vimala Veeraghavan, Emeritus Professor

Anthropology

Director (I/c): Dr. Harkirat Bains, Reader (at Bhopal RC) Dr. Sonia Sharma, Assistant Professor Dr. Paramita Suklabaidya, Assistant Professor Ms. Tangjakhombi Akoijam, Assistant Professor Dr. Arvind K. Dubey, Assistant Professor Ms. Geeta Sharda, Assistant Registrar

School of Vocational Education and Training Director: Prof. C. Gajendra Naidu

Dr. Rashmi Sinha, Reader Dr. Mitoo Das, Assistant Professor Dr. Rukshana Zaman, Assistant Professor Dr. P. Venktramana, Assistant Professor Dr. K.Anil kumar, Assistant Professor Mr. Manjeet Singh Malhotra, Assistant Registrar

Dr. Ashok Kumar Gaba, Reader Dr. R.S.P. Singh, Reader Dr. Geetika S. Johri, Assistant Professor Dr. Rachna Agarwal, Assistant Professor Ms. Urshla Kant, Assistant Professor Ms. Asha Yadav, Assistant Professor Mr. G.S. Bhandari, Assistant Registrar

School of Social Work

CHAIRS

Director: Prof. Gracious Thomas

Chair For Sustainable Development

Dr. G. Mahesh, Assistant Professor Dr. Saumya, Assistant Professor Ms. N. Ramya, Assistant Professor Dr. Sayantani Guin, Assistant Professor Mrs. Neelam Kohli, Assistant Registrar

School of Translation Studies and Training

Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, Chair Professor In-charge: Prof. M.K. Salooja Prof P.C. Kesawan, Emeritus Professor

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair on Social Change and Development Prof. Gail Omvedt, Chair Professor

ISRO Chair For Satellite Education Dr. K. Kasturirangan, Chair Professor

Director : Prof. K. Satchidanandan

Sir C.V. Raman Chair for Science Education Dr. Rajendra Prasad Pandey, Associate Professor Dr. Jagdish Sharma, Reader Dr. Deo Shankar Navin, Reader Dr. Manjeet Baruah, Assistant Professor

Prof. P.T. Manoharan, Chair Professor

Tagore Chair in Indian Literature Prof. U.R. Anathamurthy, Chair Professor

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CENTRES

Ms. Saswati Bhattacharya, Assistant Registrar

Advanced Centre for Informatics and Innovative Learning

Convergence Unit

Director: Prof. K. Subramanian Maj. Gen. S.P. Kochhar, Adjunct Professor

Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy OSD and Coordinator: Prof. P.R.R. Nair Dr. B.P.R. Narasimha Rao, Deputy Director Dr. Nayantara Padhi, Assistant Professor Mr. Vivek Sharma, Assistant Registrar

Centre for Extension Education Director: Dr. M.C. Nair Mr. H.C. Gujral, Assistant Registrar

Centre for Traditional Knowledge Systems

Head: Dr. R. Sudarshan, Deputy Director

Distance Education Programme– Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Director : Dr. Anita Priyadarshini Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash, Programme Officer Dr. Nisha Singh, Programme Officer Dr. Hema Pant, Programme Officer Dr. S.K. Rout, Programme Officer Mr. D.K. Issrani, Admin-cum-Finance Officer

Educational Development of North-East Region Unit Dr. (Ms.) Asha Khare, Deputy Director Dr. A. Varadarajan, Deputy Director Mr. Nagendra Pal Singh, Assistant Registrar

OSD: Prof. Debjani Roy

National Centre for Disability Studies

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Director: Dr. Arun Banik Dr. Hemlata, Deputy Director Dr. Sanjay Kant Prasad, Deputy Director Dr. Amiteshwar Ratra, Research Oﬃcer Ms. Shanti Ramchandran, Assistant Registrar

National Centre for Innovation in Distance Education

Director: Dr. C.K. Ghosh Dr. O.P. Sharma, Deputy Director Dr. Jyotsna Dikshit, Deputy Director Dr. Maumita Das, Assistant Director Ms. Sujata Santosh, Assistant Director Ms. Nishi Saxena, Assistant Registrar

North East Centre for Research and Development (NECRD), Guwahati

Dr. Sujata Dutta Hazarika, Deputy Director Dr. Anil C. Borah, Deputy Director

UNITS Campus Development Unit

Horticulture Cell Head: Dr. S.K. Yadav

Indira Gandhi Centre for Freedom Struggle Studies Convenor: Prof. P.R. Ramanujam

Inter-University Consortium for TechnologyEnabled Flexible Education and Development Director (I/c): Prof. Madhu Parhar Ms. Rajni A. Jeet, Assistant Registrar

Public Information Unit Mr. Ravi Mohan, Chief Public Relations Oﬃcer

Research Unit Director: Dr. V. Venugopal Reddy

Student Services Centre Director : Dr. Jayashree Menon Kurup Mr. D.P. Bhagat, Assistant Registrar

City Centre

Chairman: Er. Sudheer Kr. Reddy

Dr. K.D. Prasad, Regional Director Ms. Sadhna Malhotra, Assistant Registrar

Campus Placement Cell

Vigilance Cell

Head: Dr. Neeta Kapai, Deputy Director

OSD: Mr. Nagendra Kumar Jha

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INSTITUTES IGNOU Institute for Vocational Education and Training (IIVET), Shillong OSD: Prof. A.S. Guha Ms. P. Kharnaior, Assistant Registrar

Institute for Competency Advancement of Teachers (i-CAT) OSD: Prof. D.S. Bhattacharjee

Regional Institute for Vocational Education and Training (RIVET)

Computer Division Head: Dr. V.S.P. Srivastav Dr. A. Murli M. Rao, Joint Director Mr. V.K. Malhotra, Sr. Software Engineer Dr. Sanjay Jasola, Deputy Director (on lien) Ms. Anjana Verma, Deputy Director Mr. V.V. Upadhyay, Deputy Director Mr. Ravi Mendiratta, Sr. Software Engineer Ms. Madhavi Sharma, Sr. Software Engineer Mr. Bhupesh Khatri, Software Engineer Ms. Mamta Khanna, Software Engineer Mr. Satish Chandra Mamgain, Assistant Registrar

OSD: Prof. Pandav Nayak

Construction and Maintenance Division

DIVISIONS Academic Coordination Division Director: Prof. M. S. Senam Raju Mr. D.V.S. Shastri, Deputy Registrar Mr. K.D. Sharma, Assistant Registrar Mr. R. Sivaraj, Assistant Registrar

Administration Division Registrar: Mr. U.S. Tolia Mr. D. Deb, Joint Registrar (on lien) Mr. R. Thyagarajan, Deputy Registrar Mr. Arun Kumar, Deputy Registrar Ms. Vidya Sonal, Deputy Registrar Mr. V.S. Patwal, Assistant Registrar Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Assistant Registrar Mr. Vinod Kumar, Assistant Registrar Dr. R. K. Diwakar, Assistant Registrar Mr. M.S. Fazil, Assistant Registrar Mr. C.V. Anand, Assistant Registrar Mr. Ramesh Kumar Sharma, Assistant Registrar Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Assistant Registrar Mr. R K Rath, Assistant Registrar (On deputation) Hindi Cell: Dr. Jyoti Upadhyay, Deputy Registrar (Oﬃcial Language) Legal Cell: Mr. Ansar Hussain, Deputy Registrar (Legal) SC/ST Cell: Mr. Mohan Veer Gautam, Assistant Registrar Security Unit: Dr. S. S. Bisht, Chief Security Oﬃcer

Chief Project Oﬃcer : Er. Sudheer Kr. Reddy Er. U.P. Sharma, Executive Engineer (Electrical) Er. Y. Nooruddin, Executive Engineer (Civil) (I/C) Er. Ratan Singh, Executive Engineer (Electrical) (I/C) Er. Sanjay Bansal, Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) Er. Rajpal, Assistant Executive Engineer Er. R.P. Meena, Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) Er. Rajan Sharma, Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical)

Distance Education Council Director : Dr. V.K. Gupta Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Director Dr. N.A. Lele, Director Dr. Vikas Gupta, Director Dr. M.T. Sulekha, Director Prof. Manjulika Srivastava, Professor Dr. Dev Kant Rao, Dy. Director Mr. P.V. Chaddha, Assistant Registrar Mr. Anil Karwal, Assitant Registrar Ms. Inderveer Kaur, Assistant Registrar

Electronic Media Production Centre Director (I/c): Mr. K. Ravi Kanth Sh. K.S. Sarma, Emeritus Professor

Production Unit Mr. K. Ravi Kanth, Joint Director Dr. (Ms.) Zeba Khan, Deputy Director

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Dr. M. Asad Nizam, Deputy Director Dr. Waris Ahmed Khan, Deputy Director Mr. Abdul Samad Ibrahim, Deputy Director Dr. H. Faruqui, Deputy Director Mr. Ashok Nishesh, Producer (Selection Grade) Ms. Naheed Aziz, Producer (Selection Grade) Mr. Ravi Shankar S., Producer (Selection Grade) Ms. Sangeeta Saxena, Producer (Selection Grade) Mr. T. Sangmeshwar Rao, Producer (Selection Grade) Mr. Binod Prasad Gupta, Producer (Selection Grade) Mr. M. Raja Mannar, Producer (Selection Grade) Ms. Meenakshi Mathur, Producer (Selection Grade) Mr. Sanjay Saxena, Producer (Selection Grade) Mr. Daljeet Sachdeva, Producer (Selection Grade) Mr. Sunil Kumar Das, Producer (Selection Grade) Mr. Ravi Ayyagiri, Producer (Selection Grade) Mr. K. Venkataraman, Producer (Selection Grade) Mr. G. Prasad, Senior Cameraman Mr. R. Shekhar, Senior Cameraman

Graphic Unit Mr. A. K. Saxena, Joint Director Mr. K. Vishwanath, Sr. Graphic Artist Mr. Ravindra Kumar Tomar, Graphic Artist Mr. Arif Hasan Naqvi, Graphic Artist

Engineering Unit Mr. Vinod Mago, Engineer Incharge Mr. S. V. S. Prashant, Engineer Incharge Mr. Rakesh Chand Sharma, Engineer Incharge Mr. Rakesh Kumar Jain, Assistant Engineer Ms. Azra Arshad, Assistant Engineer Ms. Neena Jain, Assistant Engineer Ms. Saroj Jain, Assistant Engineer Mr. S. B. Saxena, Assistant Engineer Mr. Deepankar Das Gupta, Assistant Engineer Mr. Jagbir Singh, Assistant Engineer Mr. O. P. Srivasatava, Assistant Engineer Mr. S. A. Khan, Assistant Engineer Mr. Ashish Vijaywargiya, Assistant Engineer Mr. Rakesh Chauhan, Assistant Engineer Mr. Ram Naresh, Assistant Engineer Mr. Rakesh Choudhary, Assistant Engineer

Marketing Cell

Mr. Rakesh Chand Sharma, Engg. I/c

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Administration and Finance Unit Mr. T Kemmai, Deputy Registrar Mr. G.P. Singh, Assitant Registrar Mr. S C Katoch, Assistant Registrar

Finance and Accounts Division Finance Oﬃcer: Mr. Lalit Mohan Pandey Mr. S.K.Sharma, Deputy Registrar Mr. T.K.Kaul, Deputy Registrar Mr. K.L. Juneja, Deputy Registrar Mr. M.P. Singh, Deputy Reristrar Mr. Aseem Kumar, Assistant Registrar Mr. C.K. Papreja, Assistant Registrar Mr. K.G. Rao, Assistant Registrar Mr. Anil Kumar Sirohi, Assistant Registrar Ms Shashi Prabha Khurana, Assistant Registrar Mr. U.C. Bisht, Assistant Registrar Mr. P.T. Ravindran, Assistant Registrar Mr. Kamaldeep Singh Bhatia, Assistant Registrar

International Division Director : Prof. Kusum Sharma Dr. Silima Nanda, Deputy Director Mr. Kamal Dev, Assistant Registrar Mr. Gurish Kumar Sharma, Assistant Registrar

Library and Documentation Division Librarian: Sh. Sudhir K. Arora Dr. (Mrs.) Seema Chandhok, Deputy Librarian Dr. V. K. Jagajeevan, Deputy Librarian Dr. (Mrs.) Manorama Tripathi, Documentation Oﬃcer (on EOL) Mr. Parveen Babbar, Assistant Librarian Mr. Surekha Mittimani, Assistant Registrar

Material Production and Distribution Division Registrar (I/c): Ms Manjula Verma Mr. Ashok Kumar, Joint Registrar Mr. B. Natrajan, Deputy Registrar (P) Mr. Sanjeev Kapoor, Software Engineer Mr. Jitender Sethi, Assistant Registrar (P) Mr. S. Burman, Assistant Registrar (P) Mr. Rajinder Sharma, Assistant Registrar Ms. Veena Sharma, Assistant Registrar Ms. Asha Arora, Assistant Registrar Mr. C.P. Ahuja, Assistant Registrar

Marketing Cell

Mr. P.V. Rao, Assistant Registrar

Planning and Development Division Director: Prof. A.K. Jha (Up to 29.03.2011) Dr. Pankaj Khare, Deputy Director (presently Registrar, SRD) Mr. Pankaj Khanna, Deputy Director Dr. Neelam Chaudhary, Analyst (Sr. Scale) Mr. Girija Shankar, Research Oﬃcer (Sr. Scale) Mr. Sunil Kumar, Analyst (Sr. Scale) Ms.Suman Taneja, Assistant Registrar

Regional Services Division (RSD) Director: Dr. B.S. Sudhindra Dr. T.R. Srinivasan, Joint Director Dr. B.P.R. Narsimhan Rao, Deputy Director (now in CCETC) Dr. R. Sudarshan, Deputy Director (Convergence Unit) Dr. Kanan Sharma, Deputy Director Dr. K. Panneer Selvam, Deputy Director Dr. Manjula Saxena, Assistant Director Dr. Makbul Ali Laskar, Assistant Director Mr. R.C. Dhawan, Deputy Registrar Mr. P.M. Gonmei, Assistant Registrar

OFFICERS OF RSD ON EOL Dr. S.S. Jena Dr. R.C. Sharma Dr. Abdul Gani

Staﬀ Training and Research Institute of Distance Education Director: Prof. Basanti Pradhan Prof. Santosh K. Panda Prof. P.R. Ramanujam (Presently Pro-Vice-Chancellor) Prof. C.R.K. Murthy

Prof. Madhu Parhar Prof. P. K. Biswas Dr. R Satyanarayana, Associate Professor Mr. Tata Ramakrishna, Assistant Professor Dr. Satya Sunder Sethy, Assistant Professor (on EOL) Ms. Rose Nembiakkim, Assistant Professor Mrs. G. Mythili, Analyst Mr. Mahesh Chand, Asstt. Registrar Ms Rosamma George, Asstt. Registrar

Student Evaluation Division Registrar : Prof. Pushpalata Tripathi Mr. K. Ramesh, Deputy Registrar Dr. D. C. Sharma, Deputy Registrar Mr. Suresh Kumar Chugh, Deputy Registrar Mr. N.P. Singh, Deputy Registrar Dr. Seema Goswami, Assistant Registrar Mr. P. P. Singh, Assistant Registrar Mr. S.K. Pulist, Assistant Registrar Mr. Gulshan Arora, Software Engineer

Regional Evaluation Centres Delhi : Mr. Chandra Ballabh, Deputy Registrar (I/C) Pune : Mr. S.G.Swami, Deputy Registrar (I/C) Chennai : Mr. S.Srinivasan, Deputy Registrar Kolkata : Mr. M.Tripathi, Deputy Registrar

Student Registration Division Registrar : Dr. Pankaj Khare Mr. G.V. Raju, Deputy Registrar Mr. K. K. Kutty, Deputy Registrar Mr. D. Moulik, Assistant Registrar Mr. G.R. Choudhary, Assistant Registrar Mr. Ashok Kumar, Assistant Registrar

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APPENDIX-3 Regional Centres and Senior Staﬀ Names & Addresses of IGNOU Regional Centres S.NO REGIONAL CENTRE, CODE AND NO. OF LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRES

ADDRESS OF THE REGIONAL CENTRE TEL., FAX & E-MAIL

SENIOR STAFF

JURISDICTION

AGARTALA RC CODE : 26 NO. OF LSCS : 44

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE M.B.B. COLLEGE COMPOUND P.O. AGARTALA COLLEGE AGARTALA – 799 004, TRIPURA PH.OFF : 0381-2519391/2516266 FAX : 0381-2516266 EMAIL : rcagartala@ignou.ac.in

DR. K.S. CHAKRABORTY, RD STATE OF TRIPURA MS. NAMRATA HAGJER, ARD (DISTRICT: DHALAI, NORTH TRIPURA, SOUTH TRIPURA, WEST TRIPURA) (Sel. Grade)

AHMEDABAD RC CODE: 09 NO. OF LSCS : 77

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE OPP. NIRMA INSTT OF TECHNOLOGY, SARKHEJGANDHINAGAR HIGHWAY, CHHARODI, AHMEDABAD – 382 481, GUJARAT PH.OFF: 02717-242975 -79 FAX : 02717-241580 EMAIL : rcahmedbad@ignou.ac.in

DR. SRIKANT MOHAPATRA, RD MS. AVANI TRIVEDI, ARD SH. VED A KUMAR, AR SH. J.B. DHABI, AR

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STATE OF GUJARAT (DISTRICT: AHMEDABAD, ANAND, BANASKANTHA, BHARUCH, DAHOD, GANDHINAGAR, MEHSANA, PATAN, SABARKANTHA, SURAT, VADODARA, VALSAD, DANG, KHEDA, NARMADA, NAVSARI, PANCHMAHAL, TAPI) DAMAN (U.T.)

AIZWAL RC CODE: 19 NO. OF LSCS : 38

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE LAL BULAIA BUILDING M.G. ROAD KHATLA (NEAR CENTRAL YMCA OFF) AIZWAL – 796 001, MIZORAM PH.OFF: 0389-2311693 / 2311692 FAX : 0389-2311789 EMAIL : rcaizwal@ignou.ac.in

DR. S.R. ZONUNTHARA, RD

STATE OF MIZORAM (DISTRICT: AIZWAL, LUNGLEI, KOLASIB, MAMIT, SERCHHIP, SAIHA, CHAMPHAI, LAWNGTLAI)

ALIGARH RC CODE: 47 NO. OF LSCS : 37

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 3/310, MARRIS ROAD ALIGARH – 202 001, UTTAR PRADESH PH.OFF: 0571-2700120 / 2701365 FAX : 0571-2402147 EMAIL : rcaligarah@ignou.ac.in

DR. A.N. TRIPATHI, RD SH. BHANU PRATAB, ARD SH. A.K. PANDEY, AR

STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH (DISTRICT: ALIGARH, AGRA, BUDAUN, BULANDSHAHR, ETAH, ETAWAH, FIROZABAD, J.P. NAGAR, KASHIRAM NAGAR/KASGANJ, MAHAMAYA NAGAR/HATHRAS, MAINPURI, MATHURA, MORADABAD AND RAMPUR)

BANGALORE RC CODE: 13 NO. OF LSCS : 101

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NSSS KALYANA KENDRA 293, 39TH CROSS, 8TH BLOCK JAYANAGAR, BANGALORE - 560 070 KARNATAKA

DR. B.M. AGARWAL, RD (I/C) MR. G.H. IMRAPUR, ARD (Sel. Grade) MS. P.M. SOWJANYA, ARD SH. J. THIRUMURUGAN, AR

STATE OF KARNATAKA (DISTRICT: BANGALORE, BANGALORE RURAL, CHIKBALLAPUR, CHITRADURGA, DAVANAGERE, KOLAR, RAMANAGARA, SHIMOGA, TUMKUR, BAGALKOT, BIJAPUR, GADAG,

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S.NO REGIONAL CENTRE, CODE AND NO. OF LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRES

ADDRESS OF THE REGIONAL CENTRE TEL., FAX & E-MAIL

SENIOR STAFF

PH.OFF: 080-26654747 / 26657376, FAX : 080-26644848 EMAIL : rcbangalore@ignou.ac.in

JURISDICTION

HAVERI, BELLARY, BIDAR, GULBARGA, KOPPAL, RAICHUR, YADGIR, CHAMARAJANAGAR, CHIKMAGALUR, DAKSHINA KANNADA, HASSAN, KODAGU, MANDYA, MYSORE, UDUPI)

BHAGALPUR RC CODE: 82 NO. OF LSCs :

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

Currently under Darbhanga and Patna RC

STATE OF BIHAR (DISTRICT: KISHANGANJ, ARARIA, KATHIHAR, PURNEA, BHAGALPUR BANKA, MUNGER, KHAGARIA, MADHEPURA)

BHOPAL RC CODE: 15 NO. OF LSCs : 139

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SANCHI COMPLEX, 3RD FLOOR OPP. BOARD OF SECONDARY EDN. SHIVAJI NAGAR, BHOPAL - 462 016 MADHYA PRADESH PH.OFF: 0755-2578455 / 2578452 FAX : 0755-2578454 EMAIL : rcbhopal@ignou.ac.in

DR. K.S. TIWARI, RD

STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH (DISTRICT: ALIRAJPUR, BALAGHAT, BHIND, CHHATARPUR, DATIA, HARDA, KHANDWA, MANDSAUR, NEEMUCH, RAJGARH, SAGAR, SHAJAPUR, BAWANI, BHOPAL, DEWAS, GUNA, HOSHANGABAD, JHABUA, KHARGONE, MORENA, PANNA, RATLAM, SATNA, SHEOPUR, TIKAMGARH, VIDISHA, ASHOKNAGAR, BETUL, BURHANPUR, DAMOH, DHAR, GWALIOR, INDORE, RAISEN, REWA, SEHORE, SHIVPURI, UJJAIN)

BHUBANESHWAR RC CODE: 21 NO. OF LSCs : 122

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C - 1, INSTITUTIONAL AREA BHUBANESHWAR - 751 013, ORISSA PH.OFF: 0674-2301348 / 2301250FAX : 0674-2300349 EMAIL : rcbhubaneswar@ignou.ac.in

DR. S.K. TRIPATHY, RD DR. S. MOHANTI, ARD MR. S.K. PANIGRAHI, ARD SH. R.K. RATH, AR (on deputation)

STATE OF ORISSA (DISTRICT: ANGUL, BHADRAK, BARAGARH, BALASORE, CUTTACK, DEOGARH, DHENKANAL, GANJAM, GAJAPATI, JHARSUGUDA, JAJPUR, JAGATSINGHPUR, KHORDHA, KEONJHAR, KANDHAMAL, KENDRAPARA, MAYURBHANJ, NAYAGARH, PURI, SAMBALPUR, SUNDERGARH)

CHANDIGARH RC CODE: 06 NO. OF LSCS : 26

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SCO 208, SECTOR 14 PANCHKULA - 134 109, HAYRANA PH.OFF: 0172-2590208 FAX : 0172-2590279 EMAIL : rcchandigarh@ignou.ac.in

DR. ASHA SHARMA, RD DR. D.N. VERMA, AR

STATE OF PUNJAB (DISTRICT: PATIALA, MOHALI, RUP NAGAR, FATEHGARH SAHEB), STATE OF HARYANA (DISTRICT: AMBALA, PANCHKULA) CHANDIGARH (U.T.)

CHENNAI RC CODE: 25 NO. OF LSCS : 124

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C.I.T. CAMPUS, TARAMANI CHENNAI - 600 113, TAMILNADU PH.OFF: 044-22541919 / 22542727 FAX : 044-22542828 EMAIL : rcchennai@ignou.ac.in

DR. S. MOHANAN, RD DR. J.S. DOROTHY, ARD SH. Z.F. RAHMAN, AR SH. S. SENTHILRAJ, AR

STATE OF TAMILNADU (DISTRICT: CHENNAI, THIRUVALLUR, KANCHIPURAM, VELLORE, THIRUVANNAMALAI, KRISHNAGIRI, DHARMAPURI, SALEM, NAMAKKAL, VILLUPURAM, CUDDALORE, PERAMBALUR, NAGAPATTINAM, THIRUVARUR) PONDICHERRY (U.T.).

COCHIN RC CODE: 14 NO. OF LSCS : 120

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE KALOOR, COCHIN - 682 017, KERALA, PH.OFF: 0484-2340203/2348189/ 2330891

DR. K.S.D. NAIR, RD MS. SINDHU P. NAIR, ARD MR. T. KRISHNAN, ARD SH. N.V. SHREEDHARAN, DR MR GULALA ASHOK, AR

STATE OF KERALA (DISTRICT: ALAPPUZHA, ERNAKULAM, IDUKKI, KANNUR, KASARAGOD, KOTTAYAM, KOZHIKODE, MALAPPURAM,

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S.NO REGIONAL CENTRE, CODE AND NO. OF LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRES

ADDRESS OF THE REGIONAL CENTRE TEL., FAX & E-MAIL

SENIOR STAFF

JURISDICTION

PALAKKAD, THRISSUR, WAYANAD), LAKSHADWEEP (U.T.)

FAX : 0484-2340204 EMAIL : rccochin@ignou.ac.in 12

DARBHANGA RC CODE: 46 NO. OF LSCS : 39

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE LALIT NARAYAN MITHLA UNIV.CMPS, KAMESHWARANAGAR, NEAR CENTRAL BANK DARBHANGA - 846 004, BIHAR PH.OFF: 06272-251833 FAX : 06272-253719 EMAIL : rcdarbhanga@ignou.ac.in

DR. S.S. SINGH, RD

STATE OF BIHAR (DISTRICT: ARARIA, BEGUSARAI, DARBHANGA, EAST CHAMPARAN, GOPALGANJ, KATIHAR, KHAGARIA, SAHARSA, SUPAUL, MADHEPURA, PURNEA, KISHANGANJ, SARAN, SIWAN, SHEOHAR, SITAMARHI, SAMASTIPUR, MADHUBANI, MUZAFFARPUR & WEST CHAMPARAN)

DEHRADUN RC CODE: 31 NO. OF LSCS : 61

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NANOOR KHERA, TAPOVAN RAIPUR ROAD DEHRADUN - 248 001, UTTARANCHAL PH.OFF: 0135-2789180 / 2789200 FAX : 0135-2789190 EMAIL : rcdehradun@ignou.ac.in

DR. ANIL KUMAR DIMRI, RD DR. RANJAN KUMAR, DD SH. I.M. DHIWAN, AR

STATE OF UTTARANCHAL (DISTRICT: DEHRADUN, PAURI, CHAMOLI, TEHRI, UTTARAKASHI, RUDRAPRAYAG, HARIDWAR, NAINITAL, ALMORA, PITHORAGARH, US NAGAR, CHAMPAWAT, BAGESHWAR)

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE PLOT NO J-2/1 BLOCK- B 1 MOHAN COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE MATHURA ROAD NEW DELHI – 110 044, DELHI PH.OFF: 011-26990082-83 FAX : 011-26990084 EMAIL : rcdelhi1@ignou.ac.in

DR. SANJEEV PANDEY, RD DR. V.P. RUPAM, ARD (SEL. GRADE) DR. PURNENDU TRIPATHI, ARD DR. ABHIMANYU KUMAR, ARD SH. RAM KISHAN, AR

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DELHI 1 RC CODE: 07 NO. OF LSCS : 81

STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH (DISTRICT: SAHARANPUR, MUZAFFARNAGAR, BIJNORE) STATE OF DELHI (COVERING AREAS OF MEHRAULI, CHANAKYAPURI, LODHI COLONY, SOUTH EXTN, R K PURAM, VASANTKUNJ, SAKET, GREEN PARK, LAJPAT NAGAR, G K, MALVIYA NAGAR, BHOGAL, ASHRAM, HAUZ KHAS, MUNIRIKA, OKHLA, SANGAMVIHAR, FRIENDS CLY., BADARPUR) STATE OF HARYANA (DISTRICT: FARIDABAD)

DELHI 2 RC CODE: 29 NO. OF LSCS : 66

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GANDHI SMRITI & DARSHAN SAMITI, RAJGHAT NEW DELHI - 110 002 PH.OFF : 011-23392374 / 23392376 -77 FAX : 011-23392375 EMAIL : rcdelhi2@ignou.ac.in

DR. D.B. DAMLE, RD (I/C) MS. KUMUD VERMA, ARD DR. SIRAN MUKHERJI, ARD MR. MANORANJAN TRIPATHI, DR MR. RAJBIR SINGH RANA, AR

STATE OF DELHI (COVERING KARALA, PRAHLADPUR, BANAGAR, LIBASPUR, RAMA VIHAR, RANI BAGH, SULTAN PURI, BUD VIHAR, MANGOLPURI, PITAMPURA, JAHANGIR PURI, JHARODA MAJA, BURAI, DR MUKHERJEE NAGAR, MODEL TOWN, SHAKURPUR COLONY, GTB NAGAR, ASHOK VIHAR, SHASTRI NAGAR, CIVIL LINES, YAMUNA VIHAR, NAND NAGRI, BHR)

DELHI 3 RC CODE: 38 NO. OF LSCS : 35

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE F-634-636 PALAM EXTNSION RAM PHAL CHOWK (NEAR SECTOR 7), DWARKA NEW DELHI - 110 045 PH.OFF : 011-25088939 / 25088944 FAX : EMAIL : rcdelhi3@ignou.ac.in

DR. A.M. SAKLANI, RD (I/C)

STATE OF DELHI (COVERING AREAS OF MUNDKA, NANGLOI JAT, PEERAGARHI, PUNJABI BAGH, BAKARWALA, MEERA BAGH, MOTINAGAR, TILAK NAGAR, TILANGPUR, KOTLA, VIKASPURI, SUBHASH NAGAR, UTTAM NAGAR, JANAKPURI, NAZAFGARH, MAHAVIR ENC., SAGARPUR, DWARKA, PALAM, PALAM FARMS, KAPASERA, DHAULA KUAN, NARAINA), STATE OF HARYANA (DISTRICT: GURGAON)

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GANGTOK RC CODE: 24 NO. OF LSCS : 11

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GAIRIGAON TADONG PO SHUMBUK HOUSE GANTOK – 737 102, SIKKIM PH.OFF: 0359-2270923 FAX : 0359-2212501 EMAIL : rcgangtok@ignou.ac.in

DR. ILA DAS, RD

STATE OF SIKKIM (DISTRICT: EAST SIKKIM, WEST SIKKIM, NORTH SIKKIM, SOUTH SIKKIM)

GUWAHATI RC CODE: 04 NO. OF LSCS : 171

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE HOUSE NO 71,GMC ROAD CHRISTIAN BASTI GUWAHATI – 781 005, ASSAM PH.OFF: 0361-2343783 / 2343785-86 FAX : 0361-2343784 EMAIL : rcguwahati@ignou.ac.in

DR. (MRS) VARDHINI BHATTACHARJEE, RD DR. SANJIB KUMAR KATAKY, DD

STATE OF ASSAM (DISTRICT: TINSUKIA, DIBRUGARH, SIBSAGAR, DHEMAJI, JORHAT, LAKHIMPUR, GOLAGHAT, SONITPUR, KARBI, ANGLONG, NAGAON, MARIGAON, DARRANG, KAMRUP, NALBARI, BARPETA, BONGAIGAON, GOALPARA, KOKRAJHAR, DHUBRI, NORTH CACHAR HILLS, CACHAR, HAILAKANDI, KARIMGANJ, KAMRUP METROPOLITAN, BAKSA, UDALGURI, CHIRANG)

HYDERABAD RC CODE: 01 NO. OF LSCS : 71

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE PLOT NO 207 KAVURI HILLS PHASE II, NEAR MADHAPUR PS, JUBILEE HILLS (P.O.) HYDERABAD - 500 033 ANDHRA PRADESH PH.OFF: 040-23117550-53 FAX : 040-23117554 EMAIL : rchyderabad@ignou.ac.in

DR. B. RAJAGOPAL, RD DR. D.R. SHARMA, DD SH. K.K. MOHAN, AR

STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH (DISTRICT: ADILABAD, ANANTAPUR, HYDERABAD, KADAPA, KARIMNAGAR, KURNOOL, MEDAK, MAHABOOBNAGAR, NALGONDA, NIZAMABAD, RANGA REDDY, WARANGAL)

IMPHAL RC CODE: 17 NO. OF LSCS : 34

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE ASHA JINA COMPLEX NORTH AOC IMPHAL – 795 001 MANIPUR PH.OFF: 0385-2421190 / 2421191FAX : 0385-2421192 EMAIL : rcimphal@ignou.ac.in

DR. DANIEL JOSEPH KUBA, RD (I/C)

STATE OF MANIPUR (DISTRICT: BISHNUPUR, CHURACHANDPUR, CHANDEL, IMPHAL EAST, IMPHAL WEST, SENAPATI, TAMENGLONG, THOUBAL, UKHRUL)

ITANAGAR RC CODE: 03 NO. OF LSCS : 16

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 'HORNHILL COMPLEX' 'C' SECTOR (NEAR CENTRAL SCH.) NAHARLAGUN, ITANAGAR - 791 110, ARUNACHAL PRADESH PH.OFF: 0360-2247536 / 2247538 FAX : 0360-2247537 EMAIL : rcitanagar@ignou.ac.in

DR. S.J. NEETHIRAJAN, RD SH. MANOJ TIRKEY, ARD (ON STUDY LEAVE)

STATE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH (DISTRICT: ANJAW, CHANGLANG, EAST KAMENG, EAST SIANG, KURUNG KUMEY, LOHIT, LOWER DIBANG VALLEY, LOWER SUBANSIRI, PAPUM PARE, TAWANG, TIRAP, UPPER DIBANG, UPPER SUBANSIRI, UPPER SIANG, WEST KAMENG, WEST SIANG)

JABALPUR RC CODE: 41 NO. OF LSCS : 41

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 2ND FLOOR, RAJSHEKHAR BHAVAN RANI DURGAVATI VISHVAVIDYALAYA CAMPUS, PACHPEDHI JABALPUR - 482 001

DR. MASOOD PARVEEZ, RD DR. U.C. PANDEY, DD

STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH (DISTRICT: ANNUPUR, BALAGHAT, CHHINDWARA, DINDORI, JABALPUR, KATNI, MANDLA, NARSHINGPUR, SEONI, SHAHDOL, SIDDHI, SIHORA, SINGRAULI, AND UMARIA)

MR. R.K. SONI, AR

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MADHYA PRADESH PH.OFF: 0761-2600411 / 2600441 FAX : 0761-2609919 EMAIL : rcjabalpur@ignou.ac.in JAIPUR RC CODE: 23 NO. OF LSCS : 89

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 70/79, SECTOR - 7 PATEL MARG, MANSAROVAR JAIPUR - 302 020, RAJASTHAN PH.OFF: 0141-2785763 / 2785750FAX : 0141-2784043 EMAIL : rcjaipur@ignou.ac.in

DR. S.N. AMBEDKAR, RD DR. MAMTA BHATIA, DD SH. ANSHUMAN UPADHYAY, ARD SH. B.L. MEENA, AR

STATE OF RAJASTHAN (DISTRICT: AJMER, ALWAR, BANSWARA, BARAN, BARMER, BHARATPUR, BHILWARA, BIKANER, BUNDI, CHITTORGARH, CHURU, DAUSA, DHOLPUR, DUNGARPUR, HANUMANGARH, JAIPUR, JAISALMER, JALOR, JHALAWAR, JHUNJHUNU, JODHPUR, KARAULI, KOTA, NAGAUR, PALI, PRATAPGARH, RAJSAMAND,SAWAI MADHOPUR, SIKAR, SIROHI, SRI GANGANAGAR, TONK, UDAIPUR)

JAMMU RC CODE: 12 NO. OF LSCS : 55

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SPMR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AUROBINDO BLOCK 1ST FLOOR CANAL ROAD, JAMMU - 180 001 JAMMU & KASHMIR PH.OFF: 0191-2579572 / 2546529 FAX : 0191-2546995 EMAIL : rcjammu@ignou.ac.in

ER. K.K.BHAT, RD DR. INDRANI LAHIRI, ARD SH. PAPPU SINGH SAPRIBAN, AR

STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR (JAMMU REGION – DISTRICT: DODA, JAMMU, KATHUA, KISHTWAR, POONCH, RAJOURI, RAMBAN, REASI, SAMBA, UDHAMPUR)

JORHAT RC CODE: 37 NO. OF LSCS :

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

CURRENTLY UNDER GUWAHATI RC

STATE OF ASSAM (DISTRICT: NAGAON, GOLAGHAT, JORHAT, SHIVASAGAR, DIBRUGARH, INSUKIA, LAKHIMPUR, DHEMAJI, SONITPUR)

KARNAL RC CODE: 10 NO. OF LSCS : 38

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 06, SUBHASH MARGSUBHASH COLONY, NEAR HOME G UARD OFFICE, KARNAL - 132 001, HARYANA, PH.OFF: 0184-2271514 / 2260075, FAX : 0184-2255738 EMAIL : rckarnal@ignou.ac.in

DR. ASHOK SHARMA, RD SH. AMIT KR SHRIVASTAVA, ARD (On Deputation) SH. C.L. SHARMA, AR

STATE OF HARYANA (DISTRICT: BHIWANI, FATEHABAD, HISAR, JHAJJAR, JIND, KAITHAL, KARNAL, KURUKSHETRA, MAHENDRAGARH, MEWAT, PALWAL, PANIPAT, REWARI, ROHTAK, SIRSA, SONIPAT, YAMUNANAGAR)

KHANNA RC CODE: 22 NO. OF LSCS : 55

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE I.T.I. BUILDING, BULEPUR (DISTRICT LUDHIANA) KHANNA – 141 401, PUNJAB PH.OFF: 01628-229993 / 237361 FAX : 01628-238284 EMAIL : rckhanna@ignou.ac.in

DR. SANTOSH KUMARI, RD SH. PRAMESH CHANDRA, ARD SH. TEJINDER PAL SINGH, AR

STATE OF PUNJAB (DISTRICT: GURDASPUR, AMRITSAR, TARN TARAN, KAPURTHALA, JALANDHAR, HOSHIARPUR, SBS NAGAR/NAWANSHAHR, BARNALA, SANGRUR, BATHINDA, MANSA, MUKTSAR, LUDHIANA, FEROZEPUR, FARIDKOT, MOGA)

KOHIMA RC CODE: 20 NO. OF LSCS : 29

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NEAR MOUNT HERMON SCHOOL DON BOSCO HR.SEC SCHOOL ROAD, KENUOZOU, KOHIMA – 797 001, NAGALAND PH.OFF: 0370-2260366 / 2260167 FAX : 0370-2260216 EMAIL : rckohima@ignou.ac.in

DR. T. IRALU, RD

STATE OF NAGALAND (DISTRICT: KOHIMA, DIMAPUR, WOKHA, MOKOKCHUNG, ZUNHEBOTO, TUENSANG, LONGLENG, KIPHIRE, MON, PEREN, PHEK)

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KOLKATA RC CODE: 28 NO. OF LSCS : 98

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BIKASH BHAWAN, 4TH FLOOR NORTH BLOCK SALT LAKE, BIDHAN NAGAR KOLKATA – 700091, WEST BENGAL PH. OFF: 033-23349850 FAX : 033-23347576 EMAIL : rckolkata@ignou.ac.in

DR. SUJIT KUMAR GHOSH, RD MR. SANTANU MUKHERJEE, ARD MR. KAMAL KANT SAHAY, AR

STATE OF WEST BENGAL (DISTRICT: KOLKATA, NORTH 24 PARAGANAS, SOUTH 24 PARGANAS, PURBA MEDINIPUR, PASCHIM MEDINIPUR, BANKURA, HOWRAH, HOOGHLY, PURULIA, BURDWAN, NADIA)

KORAPUT RC CODE: 44 NO. OF LSCS : 52

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DISTRICT AGRICULTURE OFFICE RD BEHIND PANCHAYAT BHAVAN KORAPUT – 764 020, ORISSA PH.OFF: 06852-252982 / 251535 FAX : 06852-252503 EMAIL : rckoraput@ignou.ac.in

DR. ABHILASH NAYAK, RD SH. K.C. DALAI, ARD (Sel. Grade) SH. DHARMA RAO GONIPATI, ARD SH. SANZAYA PATEL, AR

STATE OF ORISSA (DISTRICT: KORAPUT, MALKANGIRI, RAYAGADA, NABARANGPUR, KALAHANDI, NUAPADA, BOLANGIR, SONEPUR, BOUDH), STATE OF CHATTISGARH (DISTRICT: BASTAR, NARAYANPUR, DANTEWADA, BIJAPUR)

LUCKNOW RC CODE: 27 NO. OF LSCS : 105

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE B-1/33, SECTOR - H ALIGANJ, LUCKNOW - 226 024 UTTAR PRADESH PH.OFF: 0522-2746120 / 2745114 FAX : 0522-2746145 EMAIL : rclucknow@ignou.ac.in

DR. AMIT CHATURVEDI, RD DR. ASHWINI KUMAR, DD DR. ANIL KUMAR MISRA, DD SH. MOHD. RAIS SIDDIQ, AR

STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH (DISTRICT: ALLAHABAD, AURAIYA, BAHRAICH, BALRAMPUR, BANDA, BARABANKI, BAREILLY, BASTI, CHITRAKUT, FAIZABAD, FARUKHABAD, FATEHPUR, GONDA, HAMIRPUR, HARDOI, JALAUN, JHANSI, KANNAUJ, KANPUR RURAL, KANPUR URBAN, KAUSHAMBI, LAKHIMPUR, LALITPUR, LUCKNOW, MAHOBA, PILIBHIT, PRATAPGARH, RAEBAREILY, SHAHJANANPUR, SHRAVASTI, SIDHARTHNAGAR, SITAPUR, SULTANPUR, UNNAO)

MADURAI RC CODE: 43 NO. OF LSCS : 99

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SIKKANDAR CHAVADI ALANGANALLUR ROAD MADURAI - 625 018, TAMIL NADU PH.OFF: 0452-2380387 / 2380733 FAX : 0452-2370588 EMAIL : rcmadurai@ignou.ac.in

DR. M. SHANMUGHAM, RD DR. S. KISHORE, DD SH. P. NAMBOOTHIRIPAD, ARD MR M. VIJAYAKUMAR, AR

STATE OF TAMIL NADU (DISTRICT: COIMBATORE, DINDIGUL, ERODE, KARUR, MADURAI, NILGIRIS, PUDUKKOTTAI, RAMANATHAPURAM, SIVAGANGA, THANJAVUR, THENI, THIRUVAROOR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, TIRUNELVELI, TIRUPUR, TUTICORIN, VIRUDHUNAGAR)

MUMBAI RC CODE: 49 NO. OF LSCS : 49

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE OM LEVA VIKAS NIKETAN NANEPADA ROAD,MULUND (E) MUMBAI – 400 081 PH.OFF: 022-25633159 / 25635540 FAX : 022-25635540 EMAIL : rcmumbai@ignou.ac.in

DR. M. RAJESH, RD SH. SANDEEP A SANE, AR

STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (DISTRICT: MUMBAI, THANE, RAIGARH AND RATNAGIRI)

NAGPUR RC CODE: 36 NO. OF LSCS : 46

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GYAN VATIKA 14 HINDUSTAN COLONY AMARAVATI ROAD NAGPUR 440 033 PH.OFF: 0712-2022000 EMAIL : rcnagpur@ignou.ac.in

DR. P. SIVASWAROOP, RD

STATE OF MAHRASHTRA (DISTRICT: AMRAVATI, BULDHANA, AKOLA, WASHIM, HINGOLI, PARBHANI, NANDED, YAVATMAL, WARDHA, CHANDRAPUR, NAGPUR, BHANDARA, GONDIA, GADCHIROLI)

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NOIDA RC CODE: 39 NO. OF LSCS : 37

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C - 53 SECTOR 62 INSTITUTIONAL AREA NOIDA - 201 305, UTTAR PRADESH PH.OFF: 0120-2405012 / 2405014 FAX : 0120-2405013 EMAIL : rcnoida@ignou.ac.in

DR. GULAB JHA, RD DR. HEMA PANT, DD SH. N.D. SHARMA, AR

STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH (DISTRICT: GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR, GHAZIABAD, MEERUT, BAGHPAT, BARAUT)

PANAJI RC CODE: 08 NO. OF LSCS : 27

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BEHIND CHODANKAR HOSPITAL NEAR P&T STAFF QUARTERS ALTO PORVORIM POVORIM – 403 521, GOA PH.OFF: 0832-2462315 FAX : 0832-2414552 EMAIL : rcpanaji@ignou.ac.in

DR. M.S. PARTHASARATHY, RD

STATE OF GOA (DISTRICT: NORTH GOA, SOUTH GOA),

PATNA RC CODE: 05 NO. OF LSCS : 103

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 2ND FLOOR, BISCOMAUN TOWER WEST GANDHI MAIDAN, PATNA - 800 001, BIHAR PH.OFF: 0612-2219539 / 2219541 FAX : 0612-2219538 EMAIL : rcpatna@ignou.ac.in

DR. Q. HAIDER, RD MS. MONI SAHAY, ARD DR. D.P. SINGH, ARD SH. RAJESH KR. SHARMA, AR

STATE OF BIHAR (DISTRICT: ARWAL, AURANGABAD, BANKA, BHAGALPUR, BHOJPUR, BUXAR, GAYA, JAMUI, JEHANABAD, KAIMUR, LAKSHISARAI, MUNGER, NALANDA, NAWADA, PATNA, ROHTAS, SHEIKHPURA, VAISHALI)

PORT BLAIR RC CODE: 02 NO. OF LSCS : 11

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE JNRM CAMPUS PORT BLAIR – 744 104 ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS PH.OFF: 03192-242888 / 230111 EMAIL : rcportblair@ignou.ac.in

DR. S. SRINIVAS, RD

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS (U.T.) (DISTRICT: NORTH & MIDDLE ANDAMAN, SOUTH ANDAMAN, NICOBAR)

PUNE RC CODE: 16 NO. OF LSCS : 69

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 1ST FLOOR, MSFC BUILDING 270, SENAPATI BAPAT ROAD PUNE - 411 016, MAHARASHTRA PH.OFF: 020-25671867 / 25651321 FAX : 020-25671864 EMAIL : rcpune@ignou.ac.in

DR. KAMESHWARI MOORTY, RD DR. KALPANA S. GUPTE, DD MS. S.T. SHAMSU, ARD (Sel. Grade) On Deputation SH. PARVEEN KUMAR, ARD

STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (DISTRICT: NANDURBAR, DHULE, JALGAON, AURANGABAD, NASIK, JALNA, AHMADNAGAR, BID, PUNE, OSMANABAD, SOLAPUR, SANGLI, SATARA, LATUR & KOLHAPUR)

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE R.NO 312 SECOND FLOOR NEW ADMINISTRTIVE BUILDING SDO JANGIPUR OFFICF, COMPUND, RAGHUNATHGANJ, DT.MURSHIDABAD - 742 225 WEST BENGAL, PH.OFF: 03483-271555 / 271666 EMAIL: rcraghunathganj@ignou.ac.in

DR. S. RAJA RAO, RD SH OJHA JAI PRAKASH, AR

STATE OF WEST BENGAL (DISTRICT: MURSHIDABAD, BIRBHUM, MALDA)

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE REST HOUSE & E.M. OFFICE HALL SECTOR - 1, SHANKAR NAGAR RAIPUR – 492 007, CHHATTISGARH

DR. H. SANGEETA MAJHI, RD STATE OF CHHATTISGARH SH. BIMAL CH. NANDA, ARD (DISTRICT: BILASPUR, DHAMTARI, DURG, JANJGIR-CHAMPA, JASHPUR, SH. Y.S. BHAMBULKAR, AR KANKER, KAWARDHA, KORBA, KORIYA, MAHASAMUND, RAJGARH, RAIPUR,

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RAIPUR RC CODE: 35 NO. OF LSCS : 156

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PH.OFF: 0771-2428285 / 4056508 FAX : 0771-2445839 EMAIL : rcraipur@ignou.ac.in 42

RAJKOT RC CODE: 42 NO. OF LSCS : 36

JURISDICTION

RAJNANDGAON, SURAJPUR, SARGUJA, NARAYANPUR, BIZAPUR)

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, RAJKOT – 360 005 GUJARAT, PH.OFF: 0281-2572988 FAX : 0281-2571603 EMAIL : rcrajkot@ignou.ac.in

DR. P. ASHOK KUMAR, RD SH. SANJEEV KR. VARMA, AR

STATE OF GUJARAT (DISTRICT: RAJKOT, KACHCHH, JAMNAGAR, PORBANDER, JUNAGADH, AMRELI, BHAVNAGAR, SURENDRANAGAR), DIU (U.T.)

RANCHI RC CODE: 32 NO. OF LSCS : 82

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 457/A, ASHOK NAGAR RANCHI – 834 022, JHARKHAND PH.OFF: 0651-2244688 / 2244699/ 2244677 FAX : 0651-2244400 EMAIL : rcranchi@ignou.ac.in

DR. G.N. SHIV KUMAR, RD DR. SARAH NASREEN, ARD SH. ARVIND MANOJ KR. SINGH, ARD DR. MOTI RAM, ARD SH. G.Z. AYOUB, DR SH. AJAY LAKRA, AR

STATE OF JHARKHAND (DISTRICT: RANCHI, LOHARDAGA, GUMLA, SIMDEGA, PALAMU, LATEHAR, GARHWA, WEST SINGHBHUM, SARAIKELA KHARSAWAN, EAST SINGHBHUM, DUMKA, JAMTARA, SAHEBGANJ, PAKUR, GODDA, HAZARIBAGH, CHATRA, KODERMA, GIRIDIH, DHANBAD, BOKARO, DEOGHAR, KHUNTI, RAMGARH)

SHILLONG RC CODE: 18 NO. OF LSCS : 74

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SUNNY LODGE, NONGTHYMMI NONGSHILLANG, SHILLONG - 793 014, MEGHALAYA PH.OFF: 0364-2521117 / 2521271 FAX : 0364-2521271 EMAIL : rcshillong@ignou.ac.in

DR. (MRS) DIDCY LALOO, RD SH. JOSEPH SOMI, ARD (Sel. Grade) SH. K.D. HYNNICTWA, AR

STATE OF MEGHALAYA (DISTRCT: EAST KHASI HILLS, EAST GARO HILLS, JAINTIA HILLS, RI-BHOI, SOUTH GARO HILLS, WEST KHASI HILLS, WEST GARO HILLS)

SHIMLA RC CODE: 11 NO. OF LSCS : 68

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE CHAUHAN NIWAS BUILDING, KHALINI, SHIMLA - 171 002 HIMACHAL PRADESH PH.OFF : 0177-2624612 / 2624613 FAX : 0177-2624611 EMAIL : rcshimla@ignou.ac.in

DR.D.B. NEGI, RD DR. JOGINDER KR. YADA, ARD SH. MOHAN SHARMA, ARD DR. V.B. NEGI, AR

STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH (DISTRICT: BILASPUR, CHAMBA, HAMIRPUR, KANGRA, KINNAUR, KULLU, LAHUL & SPITI, MANDI, SHIMLA, SIRMAUR, SOLAN, UNA)

SILIGURI RC CODE: 45 NO. OF LSCS : 25

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NETAJI MORE SUBHAS PALLY SILIGURI – 734 001, WEST BENGAL PH.OFF: 0353-2526818 FAX : 0353-2526819 EMAIL : rcsiliguri@ignou.ac.in

DR. YONAH BHUTIA, RD DR. B. BHOWMIK, ARD SH. SAPAN KR. RAM, AR

STATE OF WEST BENGAL (DISTRICT: COOCHBEHAR, JALPAIGURI, DARJEELING, UTTAR DINAJPUR, DAKSHIN DINAJPUR)

SRINAGAR RC CODE: 30 NO. OF LSCS : 34

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE MANTOO HOUSE, RAJ BAGH NEAR MASJID AL-FAROOQ SRINAGAR - 190 008 JAMMU & KASHMIR PH.OFF : 0194-2311251 / 2311258 FAX : 0194-2311259 EMAIL : rcsrinagar@ignou.ac.in

DR. MIRZA NEHAL AHMED BAIG, RD (I/C)

STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR (SRINAGAR REGION – DISTRICT: ANANTNAG, BANDIPORE, BARAMULLA, BUDGAM, GANDERBAL, KARGIL, KULGAM, KUPWARA, LEH, PULWAMA, SHOPIAN, SRINAGAR)

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TRIVANDRUM RC CODE: 40 NO. OF LSCS : 52

ADDRESS OF THE REGIONAL CENTRE TEL., FAX & E-MAIL

SENIOR STAFF

JURISDICTION

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE MEPRAM MANSION CHEKKALAMUKKU, SREEKARIYAM, TRIVANDRUM - 695 017 PH.OFF: 0471-2590300 / 2590600 FAX : 0471-2590700 EMAIL : rctrivandrum@ignou.ac.in

DR. B. SUKUMAR, RD SH. JOJY S. PATTATHIL, AR

STATE OF KERALA (DISTRICT: KOLLAM, PATHANAMTHITTA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM), STATE OF TAMIL NADU (DISTRICT: KANYAKUMARI) STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH (DISTRICT: AMBEDKAR NAGAR, AZAMGARH, BALLIA, CHANDAULI, DEORIA, GHAZIPUR, GORAKHPUR, JAUNPUR, KUSHINAGAR, MAHARAJGANJ, MAU, MIRZAPUR, SANT KABIR NAGAR, SANT RAVIDAS NAGAR, SONEBHADRA, VARANASI)

VARANASI RC CODE: 48 NO. OF LSCS : 38

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GANDHI BHAWAN, B.H.U. CAMPUS VARANASI – 221 005, UTTAR PRADESH PH.OFF : 0542-2368022 / 2368622 FAX : 0542-2369629 EMAIL : rcvaranasi@ignou.ac.in

DR. MANORMA SINGH, RD SH. SHER SINGH, ARD SH. BANMALI SINGH, AR

VIJAYAWADA RC CODE: 33 NO. OF LSCS : 44

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE #9-76-18, 1ST FLOOR, S.K.PV.V. HINDU HIGH SCHOOL PREMISES, KOTHAPET VIJAYWADA - 520 001 ANDHRAPRADESH PH.OFF: 0866-2565253 / 2565959 FAX : 0866-2565353 EMAIL : rcvijayawada@ignou.ac.in

DR. M. KRISHNAIAH, RD (I/C) STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH (DISTRICT: KRISHNA, GUNTUR, DR. FIAYAZ AHMED, DD MR. PRAVEEN KUMAR. B., AR PRAKASHAM, NELLORE, CHITTOOR, KHAMMAM, EAST GODAVARI, WEST GODAVARI, VISAKHAPATNAM, VIZIANAGARAM, SRIKAKULAM)

VATAKARA RC CODE: NO OF LSCS:

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

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STATE OF KERALA (DISTRICT: KOZHIKODE, KANNUR, KASARAGOD, WAYANAD) NOTE: CURRENTY UNDER COCHIN RC

IGNOU-Army Recognised Regional Centres (For Army Personnel Only) S.NO REGIONAL CENTRE, CODE AND NO. OF LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRES

ADDRESS OF THE REGIONAL CENTRE TEL., FAX & E-MAIL

SENIOR STAFF

JURISDICTION

CHANDIMANDIR RC CODE: 52 NO. OF LSCS : 5

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG. CENTRE COL. EDUCATION HQ WESTERN COMMAND C/O 56 APO, CHANDIMANDIR – 908 543, HARYANA PH.OFF: 0172-2589355/2589423 (CIVIL) 2668(MILITARY) FAX : 0712-2589355 EMAIL : iaeprc52@rediﬀmail.com

COL. DEBASHISH ROY, RD

WESTERN COMMAND AREA

JAIPUR RC CODE: 56 NO. OF LSCS : 3

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU ARMY RECOG REG.CENTRE EDUCATION BRANCH C/O 56 APO - 908 546, JAIPUR RAJASTHAN PH.OFF: 0141-6640 (MILITARY) EMAIL : swciaep@gmail.com

COL. KAMLAKAR MUKHERJEE, RD

SOUTH WESTERN COMMAND

KOLKATA RC CODE: 51 NO. OF LSCS : 4

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG. CENTRE COL. EDUCATION, FORT WILLIAM HQ EASTERN COMMAND C/O. 99 APO, KOLKATA – 908 542 WEST BENGAL PH.OFF: 033-22222668 (CIVIL) 2670 (MILITARY) FAX : 033-22222668 EMAIL : rc51army_ec@yahoo.co.in

COL. JASWINDER SINGH, RD

EASTERN COMMAND AREA

LUCKNOW RC CODE: 53 NO. OF LSCS : 5

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU ARMY RECOG.REG. CENTRE IAEP HQ.CENTRAL COMMANDGS (EDN), LUCKNOW – 908 554 UTTAR PRADESH PH.OFF: 0522-2482968 (CIVIL) 2670 (MILITARY) FAX : EMAIL : iaepcc53@yahoo.co.in

BRIG. K.K. SUNNY, RD

CENTRAL COMMAND AREA

PUNE RC CODE: 54 NO. OF LSCS : 6

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG. CENTRE COL. EDUCATION H Q SOUTHERN COMMAND C/O 56 APO - 908 795 PH.OFF: 020-26616592 (CIVIL) 3019 (MILITARY) FAX : 020-26102670 EMAIL : armypunerc54@yahoo.com

COL. G.K. CHOPRA, RD

SOUTHERN COMMAND AREA

UDHAMPUR RC CODE: 55 NO. OF LSCS : 5

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG. CENTRE COL. EDUCATION C/O 56APO, HQ NORTHERN COMMAND, UDHAMPUR JAMMU & KASHMIR PH.OFF: 01992-242486 EMAIL : iaeparmy55@rediﬀmail.com

LT. COL. ANAND SWAROOP PAUL, RD

NORTHERN COMMAND AREA

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IGNOU-Navy Recognised Regional Centres (For Navy Personnel Only) S.NO REGIONAL CENTRE, CODE AND NO. OF LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRES

ADDRESS OF THE REGIONAL CENTRE TEL., FAX & E-MAIL

SENIOR STAFF

JURISDICTION

KOCHI RC CODE: 74 NO. OF LSC : 1

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU NAVY RECOG. REG. CENTRE NAVAL BASE HQ SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND KOCHI – 682 004, KERALA PH.OFF: 0484-2667434 FAX : 0484-2666194 EMAIL : inepkochi_1@rediﬀmail.com

CAPTAIN S.R. SRIDHAR, RD

HQ SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND

MUMBAI RC CODE: 72 NO. OF LSC : 1

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU NAVY RECOG. REG. CENTRE HQ. WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND SHAHID BHAGAT SINGH MARG MUMBAI – 400 023, MAHARASHTRA PH.OFF: 022-22752245 FAX : 022-22665458 EMAIL : inepm@rediﬀmail.com

CAPTAIN V.S.BABELEY, RD

HQ WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND

NEW DELHI RC CODE: 71 NO. OF LSC : 1

REGIONAL DIRECTOR (I/C) IGNOU NAVY RECOG. REG. CENTRE DIRECTORATE OF NAVAL EDUCATION INTEGRATED HQS.MINISTRY OF DEF WEST BLOCK.5,IIND FLR,WING-II RK PURAM, NEW DELHI – 110 066 DELHI PH.OFF : 011-26194686 FAX : 011-26105067 EMAIL : inepdelhi@rediﬀmail.com

CAPTAIN ROHTAS SINGH, RD NAVAL HQS

VISAKHAPATNAM RC CODE: 73 NO. OF LSC : 1

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU NAVY RECOG. REG. CENTRE HQ EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND VISAKHAPATNAM – 530 014 ANDHRA PRADESH PH.OFF: 0891-2812669 FAX : 0891-2515834 EMAIL : rc73@ignou.ac.in inepv@hotmail.com

CAPTAIN M GHANASYAM OJHA, RD

HQ EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND

IGNOU- ASSAM RIFLES RECOGNISED REGIONAL CENTRES (For ASSAM RIFLES Personnel Only) S.NO REGIONAL CENTRE, CODE AND NO. OF LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRES 1.

SHILLONG RC CODE: 81 NO. OF LSCS : 30

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SENIOR STAFF

JURISDICTION

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU ASSAM-RIFLES RECOG. R.C. DIRECTORATE GENERAL ASSAM RIFLES (DGAR) LAITUMUKHRAH SHILLONG - 793 011 MEGHALAYA PH.OFF : 0364-2705181 FAX : 0364-2705184 EMAIL : iarrc_81@yahoo.com

MAJOR N.S. INGLE, RD

COMMAND AREA

APPENDIX-4

Partner Institutions outside India LIST OF IGNOU’s PARTNER INSTITUTIONS (PIs) OUTSIDE INDIA AND THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED A) PARTNER INSTITUTIONS UNDER INDIVIDUAL MoUs SI. No

P.I. CoDE/ CoUNTRy NAME

PARTNER INSTITUTIoN NAME & ADDRESS

PRoGRAMMES oN oFFER

5102 ABU DHABI, UAE

Wisdom Educational Institute, P.O. Box 71296, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971-2-621 44 74; Fax: +971-2-214484 E-mail: wisdom@emirates.net.ae Contact Person: Mr. Ahmed Raﬁ B. Ferry, Director

MBA, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDOM, DIM, MEG, MHD, BPP, BA, BCOM, PGJMC, BED

5502 DUBAI, UAE

Wisdom Educational Institute, P.O. Box: 26791, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971-4-396 44 55; Fax: +971-4-3964422 E-mail: wisdom@emirates.net.ae Contact Person: Mr. Ahmed Raﬁ B. Ferry, Director

MBA, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDOM, DIM, MEG, MHD, BPP, BA, B.Com, PGJMC, BED

5503 DUBAI, UAE

Universal Empire Institute of Technology Block No. 11, 3rd Floor, Academic City, Post Box No.: 30948, Dubai Tel: 004 4389667, +971-504317647 Fax: +971-4- 3672779; +97150-8530647 E-mail: shijubalan@ueitonline.com Contact Person: Mr. Shiju Balan

MBA, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDOM, DIM, MEG, MHD, BPP, BA, BCOM, BTS, MCOM, MTM PGJMC, BED, BCA, MCA, BTCM, BTWRE

5505 RAS-ALKHAIMAH, UAE

Royal College of Applied Science & Technology, FZE, P.O. Box: 10559, RAK Free Trade Zone, Ras-Al-Khaimah, UAE Tel: +971-1-2272203; Fax: +971-7-2272281 E-mail: contactrak@rcast.org Contact Person: Mr. Shiju Balan

BCOM, BA, BTS, BED, BTCM, MTM, MEG, MCOM, PGJMC, MBA, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDMM, DTS, DECE, CIC, CTE, BCA, MCA

5507 RAS-AL-KHAIMAH

5508 SHARJAH

Vinayaka Missions University Second Floor, World Trade & Business Innovation Centre-V P.O. Box: 10059, Bin Thaher Street, Al-Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE E-mail: elswccc@yahoo.co.in Sh. Natarajan Rajendran, Manager Ph: +971-7-2278689 Institute of Modern Technologies Al Majaz, Street No. 205, 2nd Floor, Sayegh Towers, Buheira P.O. Box: 68992, Sharjah, UAE Tel: +971506338968, Mob: +971 50 9792784 E-mail: Info@imtechuae.com Contact Person: Mr. Sunil Varghese, Academic Coordinator

BED

BPP, BA, BCOM, BTS, BED, MAH, MEG, MPS, MTM, MCOM, MBF, MBA, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDOM, PGDMM, PGDIM, DIM, PGDIBO, DECE, DTS, CTS, BCA, MCA

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PRoGRAMMES oN

Emirates Professional Training Institute P.O. Box: 32400, 5th Floor, ADCB Bldg., Al Meena Road, Sharjah, UAE Tel: 06 575 1699, Fax: 06 575 1488 E-mail: eptime@gmail.com Contact Person: Mr. Prabhakar Avula

BPP, BCOM, BA, BTS, BED, MEG, MAH, MPS, MCOM, MTM, MBA, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDIBO, DIM, DECE, DTS, CTS, CES, CFN, CCP, CFS, BCA, MCA

Middle-East Educational Services P.O. Box: 3453, Doha, QATAR Tel: +974-4687707; Fax: +974-4505264 E-mail: mesoﬀcampus@gmail.com; Contact Person: Mr. P. Manoharan, Coordinator

DTS, BTS, BA, B.COM, DIM, PGDIM, PGDHRM, PGDFM, PGDOM, PGDMM, MBA, CIC, BED, MEG, MTM, MCA, MHA, MLIS, MHD, MPS, MAH, MCO

oFFER

5509 SHARJAH

5402 QATAR

5704 KUWAIT

Gulf Centre for University Education P.O. Box: 64070, Shuwaikh 70451, Kuwait Tel: +965-2407110, 2407119; Fax: +965-2407049 E-mail: almartin@gmail.com alloysiusmartin@hotmail.com Contact Person: L. Alloysius Martin, Director

MBA, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDOM, PGDIM, BLIS, MHD, BPP, BA, BCOM, BED, BTS, CTS

10.

5705 KUWAIT

Global College of Higher Education Khaitan, 1st Floor, Block No. 46-45, Compound 15, Kuwait E-mail: ani_mehrotra@yahoo.com Contact Person: Mr. Anil Mehrotra Tel: +911147672200

BA, BCOM, BTS, BED, MBA, PGDHRM, PGDFM, PGDIM, PGDOM

11.

5905 SULTANATE oF oMAN

Glory Institute Dharamsy Nancy Complex Opp. Shell Petrol Pump, Building No. 20, Way No. .58, Wadi Kabir, Muscat Tel: +968-24817612, 24812125 and 24817645; Fax: +968 24813329, E-mail: iahemct@omantel.net.om Contact Person: Dr. Zulﬁkar Ali, Coordinator, Postal Address: P.O. Box: 583 PC: 114, Muttrah, Sultanate of Oman

BA, B.COM, BTS, DIM, MP, BCA, CIC, BED, MCA, MHA, MLIS, MHD, MPS, MAH, MCOM MTM, MEG, MTM,

12.

6001 BAHRAIN

Indian Academy W.L.L. P.O. BOX: 10584, Manama, Bahrain Tel: +973-17822103; Fax: +973-17822104 E-mail: elam63@hotmail.com Contact Person: Mr. S. Elamurugu, Chairman

MBA, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDOM, PGDIM, BLIS, MHD, BPP, BA, BCOM, BED, BTS, CTS, BTCM, B.ED,MCOM, MTM, MHA, MLIS

13.

6101 SAUDI ARABIA

Educational Consulting and Guidance Services, P.O. Box No. 5791, Jeddah 21432 , Saudi Arabia Tel: ( +966 2) 6762030/6762012/6684287 Fax: +966 2 6737550 E-mail: ignou@ecgservives.net Contact Person: Mr. Riaz Mulla

BPP, BCOM, BA, BTS, BED, MEG, MAH, MPS, MCOM, MTM, MBA, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDIBO, PGDDE, MADE, DIM, DECE, DTS, CIC, CTS, BCA, MCA

14.

6102 SAUDI ARABIA

Educational Consulting and Guidance Services, Oruba Street, Near Shablan Clinic Riyadh 11692, Saudi Arabia Tel: +9661 2153537; Fax: +966-1-215-3539 E-mail: ignouriyadh@ateico.net Website: www.itoindia.com Contact Person: Mr. Riaz Mulla

BPP, BCOM, BA, BTS, BED, MEG, MAH, MPS, MCOM, MTM, MBA, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDIBO, PGDDE, MADE, DIM, DECE, DTS, CIC, CTS, BCA, MCA

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15.

6103 SAUDI ARABIA

Educational Consulting and Guidance Services, Al Khuzyiam Commercial Centre Dharan Street, Opp Al Johra Market Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia Tel: +9663 8653122; Fax: +966-3-8657185 E-mail: ignoudammam@ateico.net, Website: www.itoindia.com, Contact Person : Mr. Riaz Mulla

BPP, BCOM, BA, BTS, BED, MEG, MAH, MPS, MCOM, MTM, MBA, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDIBO, PGDDE, MADE, DIM, DECE, DTS, CIC, CTS, BCA, MCA

16.

6105 SAUDI ARABIA

Asian International IT Establishment P.O. BOX: 9209 Oﬃce No. 3, Al-Garabi Centre, Al-Khobar Easter Province of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tel: +966-38647168, +966-507264620 Fax: +966-38647169 E-mail: elam63@gmail.com Contact Person: Mr. Elamurugu

BED

17.

6106 SAUDI ARABIA

Institute of Industrial Technology for Training P.O. Box: 60124, Dammam, Zip Code – 31545, Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 38056152; Fax: +966 38056153 E-mail: amanjeri@gmail.com Contact Person: Sh. Abdulla Manjeri

BPP, BA, BCOM, BED, MEG, MCOM, MBF, PGDFM, DIM

18.

7202 MAURITIUS

Mauritius College of the Air, Division of Distance Education, Reduit, Mauritius Tel: +230-4038200; Fax: +230-4672508 E-mail: mcade@mca.ac.mu Contact Person: Mr. R. Dhurbarrylall

MBA, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDOM, DIM, BLIS, BPP, BA, BCOM, MEG, MSO, MEC, MCOM, MTM, CDM, BCA, MCA, PGDDE, MADE

19.

7203 MAURITIUS

Mauritius Institute of Education Reduit, Mauritius Tel: +230-4661654 E-mail: kencathan@hotmail.com Contact Person: Ms. Ooma Vedi Cudian

Primary Teacher Education

20.

8105 ETHIoPIA

St. Mary’s University College, P.O. Box: 18490, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: +251-1-553 79 94; 553 79 96 Fax: +251-1-553 80 00 E-mail: alemugashie2@yahoo.com; smucignou@ethionet.et Contact Person: Mr. Alemu Gashie, Coordinator

CFN, CIG, CTE, DIM, DCE, DECE, DTS, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGJMC, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDDE, PGDHE, BCOM, BLIS, BTS, MBA, MLIS, MADE, MEG, MPS, MTM, MCOM, BED, MSO, MARD, MPA, MEC

21.

8203 IVoRy CoAST

Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC) 17 BP 84 Abidjan, 17 Boulevard F. Mitterand, Face Ecole De Gendarmerie, Cocody, Ivory Coast Tel: (225) – 22-48-48-12 E-mail: rakesh.upadhyay@live.com, infos@hec.ci Contact Person: Mr. Kone Laman (CEO and Chairman)

BCOM, MCOM, MBA, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDIBO, DIM, BCA, MCA

22.

9306 PAPUA NEW GUINEA

The University of Papua New Guinea, University Post Oﬃce, P.O. Box: 320, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Tel: + 675 3260900 E-mail: mannanma@upng.ac.pg Contact Person: Prof. Abdul Mannan

PGDDE & MADE (through Direct Academic Support by STRIDE faculty )

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Centre for open and Distance Education Kasneb Towers, Upper Hill, Hospital Road P.O. Box: 43364-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 - 20 - 2712720 E-mail: centre@wananchi.com Contact Person: Mr. Joe Mwangi , Mbuthia, Director

MBA, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDOM, PGDIM, DIM, BPP, B.COM, M.COM, BCA, MCA

open Minds International 1, Rochor Canal Road # 05-11, Sim Lim Square, Singapore – 188 504 Tel: + 65 63364600; Fax: + 65 63339576 E-mail: admin@openminds.com.sg Contact Person: Mr. Vinod Wadhwa, Managing Director

BCA, BTS,DTS, DIM, PGDDE, MBA, MADE, CTE, BA

MTM, MHD, MCOM(F&T) BED, DECE, DAFE & MED

23.

9401 KENyA

9301 SINGAPoRE

25.

9302 MALAySIA

ASIA e-UNIVERSITy, Ground Floor, Main Block, Dataran Kewangan Darul Takaful, No. 4, Jalan Sultan Sulaiman 50000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603 2711 0428 Fax: +603 2711 0436 E-mail: drrvelmurugan@ibdl.in

26.

9602 NEPAL

International Centre for Academics P. Ltd. Gyaneshwor (Beside Embassy of Germany) Ward No. 33, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-1-4445540/2042289 Fax: +977-1-4473684; E-mail: ica@ica.edu.np Contact Person: Mr. Biswajit Mukherjee, Coordinator

27.

9604 NEPAL

Nepal Information Technology Pvt. Ltd Shankar Sadan, DAV Complex, Dhobighat, Lalitpur PO Box: 21928, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977- 012211153, 9721407740 Fax: +977-1-4273987 E-mail: ignounepal@gmail.com Coordinator: Ms. Katina Maharjan Director: Mr. Raman Karna

28.

9702 SRI LANKA

Regent International Institute of Higher Studies No. 5, Mudungoda, Miriswatta Gampaha, Sri Lanka Tel: +94-33-4670388/2224559, 777554694 FAX: +94-33-4670388 E-mail: riihsgampaha@yahoo.com Contact Person: Mr. Anura Gunasekhra

29.

9202 KyRGyZSTAN

Virtual Academy of the International University of Kyrgyzstan, Prospect Chui 255, Bishkek 720001 E-mail: root@iuk.bishkek.su; land@iuk.kg Tel: (+7-3312-218335, +7-3312-219615 Contact Person: Dr. Karayeva Zina, Director Kyrgyz-Indian Institute of Distance Education

oFFER

BPP, CDM, CES, CHCWM, CAFÉ, DAFE, DWED, DIM, DCE, DTS, PGDRD, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGJMC, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDDM, PGDESD, PGDDE, BA, B.Com, B.ED, BTS, MBA, MADE, MSO, MARD, MEG, MPA, MTM, MCOM, CIC, BCA, MCA MBA, PGDIM, PGDHRM, PGDFM, PGDDM, PGDMM, PGDIBO, PGDRD, DIM,MEC,MPA, MSO, MARD, CHR, BPP, BA, BCOM

BCOM, BA, BTS, MBA, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDDM, PGDHE, PGDDE, MADE, MEG, MEC, MPA, MLIS, MTM, BLIS, PGJMC, DNHE, DIM, DTS, CIC, CNCC, CFN, CIG, CTS, CTE, CWDL, CWED, CDM, CES, CIG

MBA, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDOM, DIM, BLIS, B.A., B.Com, CIG, DTS, CTS, BTS, PGDDE, MADE, PGJMC, MEG, BCA

BPP, BCA, MCA

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30.

9203 KyRGyZSTAN

Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport & Architecture (KSUCTA), Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan E-mail: ksucta@elcat.kg, Tel: +996 (312) 543561 Contact Person: Dr. Akymbek Abdykalykov, Rector

31.

9710 AFGHANISTAN

Bakhtar University Kart-e-Char, P.O. Box: 15000, Kabul, Afghanistan Tel: +93(0)70 273 515, +93(0)79 020 051 E-mail: info@bakhtar.edu.af; waheed-rokhan@kakhtar.edu.af; latif_roshan@hotmail.com Contact Person: Mr. Abdul Latif Roshan Executive Director

32.

9801 BANGLADESH

Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College and Hospital (HFRCHCH) Dhaka, Bangladesh Contact Person: Dr. M.A. Mazid, Asst. Prof., Department of Community Medicine Tel: +88-01556-338349 E-mail: dr.abdulmazid@yahoo.com Contact Person: Mr. Abdul Mazid

33.

9802 MoNGoLIA

National Centre for Communicable Diseases, Health Policy and Planning Division, Ministry of Health, Mongolia NCCD Campus, Nam-Yan-Ju-Street Ulaanabaatar 210648, Mongolia E-mail: tsetsegsaikhan@yahoo.com; moh@moh.mn Contact Person: Dr. Ts. Bujin, Director

34.

9101 LoNDoN

PRoGRAMMES oN oFFER

BA, BLIS, BTS, MBA, B.Com, MLIS, MEG, MHD, MAH, MPS, MTM, MCOM

CHCWM

TASMAC London School of Business TASMAC House, 1-3 Valley Drive, Kingsbury, London NW9 9NG. Tel: 0044(0) 208 206 0066 Fax: 0044(0) 208 206 1999 E-mail: info@tasmac.org.uk Contact Person: Mr. Sameer Dua, Joint MD

BPP, BCOM, BA, BTS, MEG, MAH, MPS, MCOM MBA, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDIBO, DIM, DTS, CTS, BCA, MCA, BED

PGDDE & MADE

B) UNESCO-IICBA SPONSORED CENTRES 35.

8101 ETHIoPIA

International Institute of Capacity Building in Africa , IICBA-UNESCO, P.O. Box: 2305, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia , Tel: +251-11-5445284, 5445435, Fax: +251-11-5514938 E-mail: info@unesco-iicba.org Contact Person: Mr. Getachew Kelemu, Project Oﬃcer PGDDE & MADE

36.

8102 GHANA (W)

Dr. Kingsley Andoh-Kumi Institute of Educational Development and Extension, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana Fax: +233-0432-22397 PGDDE & MADE

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P.I. CoDE/ CoUNTRy NAME

PARTNER INSTITUTIoNS NAME & ADDRESS

PRoGRAMMES oN oFFER

Dr. Albert K. Koomson, Director Centre for Continuing Education, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana Fax: +233-042036946, +233-432-22497

37.

8103 GHANA (C)

38.

8403 GAMBIA

39.

8402 SIERRA LEoNE

Mr. Sanasi M. Kuyateh, Deputy Director (Science), Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, New England, Freetown, Sierra Leone Fax: +232-22-223030 /235011 E-mail: bis_konneh2005@yahoo.com

40.

8201 MADAGASCAR

C/o IICBA, Ethiopia Tel: +251-11-5445284, Fax: +251-11-5514938

41.

8202 LIBERIA

Mr. Marcus S. Sokpah Assistant Minister for Teacher Education, Ministry of Education, P.O. Box: 9012, Monrovia, Liberia

42.

9001 MALAWI

Ms. Bethel Sandra Masauli, Principal Malawi College of Distance Education Private Bag 302, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi Tel: +2651670034, Fax: +2651677452 Mobile: 265 1 860 924 E-mail: mcdedpl@globemw.net

43.

8602 SWAZILAND

PGDDE & MADE Mr. Musa Sowe, Director Higher Education & Research, Department of State for Education, Wily Thorpe Building, Banjul, Gambia PGDDE & MADE

PGDDE & MADE

PGDDE & MADE Mr. Glen Mazibuko Emlalatini Development Centre, (Next to the Gables Shopping Complex) P.O. Box: 547, Mbabane, Swaziland Tel: +268 4161171/2; Fax: +268 4161983

PGDDE, MADE

C) RAJIV GANDHI FELLOWSHIP SPONSORED BY COMMONWEALTH OF LEARNING CENTRES 44.

8901 JAMAICA

45.

7102 SEyCHELLES

46.

8801 SAMoA

Dr. Claude Packer, Principal The Mico College, IA Marescauz Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica Tel: +876 926 52606, Fax: +876 926 2238 E-mail: cpack@cwjamaica.com PGDDE, MADE Mrs. Mahrookh Pardiwalla, Director School Improvement Programme Ministry of Education and Youth, P.O. Box: 48, Mont Fleuri, Mahe, Seychelles Tel: +248 283 150; Fax: +248 324 585 E-mail: aldecdir@eduhq.edu.sc PGDDE, MADE

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Dr. Emma Kruse Vaai Academic Director/Deputy CEO Institute of Technology National University of Samoa P.O. Box: 861, Apia Samoa Tel: +685 21 428; Fax: +685 25 489 E-mail: emkv@sampol.edu.ws

PGDDE, MADE

SI. No

P.I. CoDE/ CoUNTRy NAME

PARTNER INSTITUTIoNS NAME & ADDRESS

47.

8703 NAMIBIA

Ms. Norah Bennett Executive Secretary Namibian open Learning Network Trust (NOLnet) NAMCOL Head Oﬃce, Independence Avenue, Private Bag 15008, Katutura, Namibia Tel: +264 61 320 5201; Fax: +26461216987 E-mail: titus@namcol.com.na

48.

8501 A LESoTHo

Mrs. Jane Khahliso Malefane Deputy Director, Continuing Education Lesotho Distance Teaching Centre (LDTC) P.O. Box: 781, Maseru 100, Lesotho Tel: +26622316961; Fax: +26622310245 E-mail: ldtc@adelfang.col.is

49.

9001 B MALAWI

Ms. Bethel Sandra Masauli, Principal Malawi College of Distance Education Private Bag 302, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi Tel: +2651670034; Fax: +2651677452 E-mail: mcdedpl@globemw.net

50.

8601 SWAZILAND

Dr. Esampally Chandraiah Associate Professor & Coordinator Academic Institute of Distance Education University of Swaziland Kwaluseni Campus, Private Bag No. 4, Kwaluseni, Swaziland Tel: +2685184011; Fax: +2685187083 E-mail: chandraiahe@yahoo.com

51.

9501 NIGERIA

Professor Babatunde Ipaye Director, Learner Support Services, National open University of Nigeria 14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way, PMB 80067, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria Tel: +234-803-310-1920 (Oﬃce), +234-1-818-8850 (Mobile); Fax: 234-1-4970628 E-mail: batundeipaye@educo-health.org

52.

9502 NIGERIA

National open University of Nigeria Planning Oﬃce, 245 Ademulegun Street, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria

53.

9503 NIGERIA

Dr. Abdurrahman Umar Director, Academic Services, National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) PMB 2191 Kaduna, Nigeria Tel: +23462317672, Fax: +23462319982 E-mail: Ntikad@yahoo.com

PRoGRAMMES oN oFFER

PGDDE, MADE

MBA, MTM

D) PAN-AFRICA E-NETWORK MAIN PROJECT 54.

8106 ETHIoPIA

Mr. Fekadu Mulugeta Director, In-service & Distance Education, Addis Ababa University Continuing & Distance Education, P.O. Box: 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: 00 251 11 1110860, 00 251 11 1552513; Mobile: 00 251 91 1624616; Fax: 00 251 11 1239729 E-mail: fekadu_2@yahoo.com

MBA, MTM

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P.I. CoDE/ CoUNTRy NAME

PARTNER INSTITUTIoNS NAME & ADDRESS

55.

8107 ETHIoPIA

Mr. Shimelis Wolde Hawariat ARTP Coordinator, Haramaya University P.O. Box: 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia Tel: +251 25 5530329 or +251 911 212257 (Mobile) Fax: +251 25 5530338/25 E-mail: shimelis65@yahoo.com

56.

8109 MALAWI

Mr. Charles Fodya, HOD Mathematics Chancellor College, University of Malawi P.O. Box: 280, Zomba, Malawi Tel: +265 1 524222, +265 99 9466594 (Mobile) Fax: +265 1 524046 E-mail: cfodya@chanco.unima.mw

57.

8110 RWANDA

Mr Irénée NDAYAMBAJE, Coordinator Kigali Institute of Education, (K.I.E.) P.O. Box: 5039, Kigali-Rwanda Tel: +250 (0)788609810 E-mail: irenee.ndayambaje@kie.ac.rw ndbje@yahoo.fr

58.

8111 EGyPT

59.

8112 BoTSWANA

60.

8104 GHANA

PRoGRAMMES oN oFFER

MBA, DAFE, DECE, DTS

MBA, MTM, DAFE, DECE, BTS

MBA Dr. Said A. Ossman, Dean Alexandria University Faculty of Commerce, El-Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt Tel: 00 2034815555, 00 201 27386654 (Mobile) Fax: 00 2034865655 E-mail: dean@comr.alex.edu.eg MBA, DAFE, DTS, CNCC, DECE Mr. Tidimalo Collins Pence, Programme Development Botswana College of Distance and open Learning P/Bag B.O. 187, Gaborone, Botswana Tel: +267 3181470 , +267 71509561 (Mobile) +267 3181470 , +267 71509561 (Mobile) Fax: +267 3181473 E-mail: colpence@gmail.com MBA Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Dept. of Computer Science Univ. P.O., KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana mickasst@yahoo.com masante.sci@knust.edu.gh 00233 208168613 Contact Person: Dr. Michael Asante ICT Consultant E-learning Coordinator

PGDDE & MADE

E) RAJIV GANDHI FELLOWSHIP SPONSORED BY SOUTH AFRICA DEVELOPMENT COMMUINITY (SADC-CDE) – CENTRES 61.

8505 BoTSWANA

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Mr. Mokeresete Boima Manager, Human Resource Botswana College of Distance and open

SI. No

P.I. CoDE/ CoUNTRy NAME

PARTNER INSTITUTIoNS NAME & ADDRESS

PRoGRAMMES oN oFFER

Learning (BoCoDoL) Private Bag B.O. 00187, Bontleng, Gaborone Tel: 00267 3646149; Fax: 00267 3191089 E-mail: mboima@bocodol.ac.bw PGDDE & MADE 62

8506 ZAMBIA

Mrs. Stellar C. Kasase, Ministry of Education, Directorate of open and Distance Education (DoDE) P.O. Box 50093, Lusaka, 10101 Tel: 00260 1 252319; Fax: 00260 1 254330 E-mail: skasase@moe.gov.zm; ckasae@yahoo.com

63.

8501 B LESoTHo

Mrs. Jane Khahliso Malefane Deputy Director, Continuing Education Lesotho Distance Teaching Centre (LDTC), P.O. Box: 781, Maseru 100, Lesotho Tel: +26622316961; Fax: +26622310245 E-mail: ldtc@adelfang.col.is

64.

9001 C MALAWI

Ms. Bethel Sandra Masauli, Principal Malawi College of Distance Education Private Bag 302, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi Tel: +2651670034; Fax: +2651677452 E-mail: mcdedpl@globemw.net

PGDDE & MADE

Integrated MADE Programme

F) RAJIV GANDHI FELLOWSHIP SPONSORED BY SOUTH AFRICA DEVELOPMENT COMMUINITY (SADC-CDE) – CENTRES for IMADE Programme under Online Support by faculty and/or other Tutors (Blended mode) 65.

7204 MAURITIUS

Mauritius College of the Air Division of Distance Education, Reduit Mauritius Tel: +230-4038200; Fax: +230-4672508 E-mail: mcade@mca.ac.mu Contact Person: Mr. R. Dhurbarrylall

66.

8507 BoTSWANA

BoCoDoL P/Bag B.O. 187, Bontleng, Geborone, Botswana E-mail: ggatsha@bocodol.ac.bw Tel: 267-3180094; Fax: 267-3191089 Mobile: 267-72163697 Contact Person: Mr. M. Boima (Country Coordinator)

67.

8704 NAMIBIA

Integrated MADE Programme

Integrated MADE Programme Namibian College of open Learning (NAMCoL) P/Bag 15008, Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia

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APPENDIX-5 Academic Programmes on Oﬀer

S. No.

Name of the Programme Prog. Code

Eligibility

Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

Ph.D. Programmes 1

Doctor of Philosophy in Informatics

PHDIN

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Knowledge Management

PHDKM

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in PHDICT Information Communication Technology

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Extension Education ( ODL Systemic Research, Community Outreach, Comparative Education, Non-formal Adult Education)

PHDEX

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Community Outreach

PHDOT

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Extension

PHDAGE

i) M.Sc.(Ag)with 55% marks(50% for SC/ST candidates) in Agriculture Extension / Extension Education/ Home Science Extension/ Dairy Extension/ Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension/ Fisheries Extension/ Agricultural Communication/ Development Communication

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per annum + Rs.7,000/for course work

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Science and Technology

PHDDR

i) Master Degree in Dairy Science (Dairy Technology, Dairy Chemistry, Dairy Microbiology, Dairy Engineering), Food Science/ Food Technology ii) M.V.Sc. (Animal Products Technology/ Dairy Science) iii) M.Sc. Agriculture

2 years

5 years

Rs.7,000/- per annum + Rs.15,000/- per annum for 3 years (lab fee)

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development

PHDRD

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Child Development

PHDCD

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Food & Nutrition

PHDFN

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

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Name of the Programme Prog. Code

Eligibility

Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer & Information Sciences

PHDCS

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

PHDES

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Extension & Development Studies

PHDEDS

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

PHDCE

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

PHDME

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Gender & Development Studies

PHDGD

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Women’s Studies

PHDWS

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Hindi

PHDHD

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

Hindi

Doctor of Philosophy in English

PHDEG

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

PHDNS

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Sri PHDAU Aurobindo Studies

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism & Mass Communication

PHDJM

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Law PHDLE

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce

PHDCO

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Management

PHDMS

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics

PHDMT

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

PHDPH

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

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Name of the Programme Prog Code

Eligibility

Duration in the years Min Max

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

Doctor of Philosophy in Life PHDLS Sciences

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

PHDCH

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in History

PHDHI

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science

PHDPS

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

PHDEC

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Admn.

PHDPA

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Library & Information Sc.

PHDLI

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology

PHDSO

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work

PHDSW

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Studies

PHDTS

1. M.Phil. in the relevant subject/ allied discipline from a recognised institution of higher learning OR 5 years of teaching/industry administration/ professional experience 2. 55% marks in Post Graduate

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Vocational Education

PHDVE

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Distance Education

PHDDE

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.7000/- per year for 3 years

English

M.Phil. Programmes 40

M.Phil in Aurobindo Studies MPHILAU

i) A Master’s degree or equivalent, in any subject, plus adequate competence in English language. After an initial review of application, an English Competencey entrance examination may be required for some applicants. ii) Either successful completion of the SACAR Certiﬁcate Programme in Introduction to Sri Aurobindo Studies, or passing f a SACAR entrance test that covers the basics of thought and vision of Sri Aurobindo

18 months 3 years (for full time students 2 years (for half-time students

Rs.11600/-

English

M.Phil in Economics

For details of Eligibility, Please see the prospectus of the Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

18 months

Rs10500/-

English

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MPHILEC

4 years

S No 42

Name of the Programme Prog Code M. Phil. in Distance Education

MPHILDE

Medium of Instruction

Eligibility

Duration in the years Min Max

Programme Fee

Post-graduate Degree in Distance Eduction(MADE of IGNOU) OR Post Graduate Degree in Education (M.Ed. or MA(Edu.) from any university or a recognized institution of higher learning.

18 months

4 years

Rs.10500/-

English

M.Tech. Programmes 43

M.Tech in Embedded System Design

MTECHESD Candidates with any one of the following or equivalent degrees from a recognised University : BE/ B.Tech - Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics and Instrumentation. M.Sc. In Electronics / M.Sc. in Physics

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.56,000/- per Sem.

English

M.Tech in Information Systems Security

MTECHISS Candidates with any one of the following degrees from a recognised University: BE /B.Tech - Computer Science and Information Scinece / Technology, M.Sc. Computer Science , Information Science, MCA, BE / B.Tech in any branch of Engineering and Technology with relevant experience . M.Sc. in Electronics / Physics / Statistics/ Mathematics with relevant experience

2 Year

5 Year

Rs.56,000/- per Sem.

English

M.Tech. in Advanced Information Technology with specialization in Software Technology

MTECHST

Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grades and having sound computing background in C and C++ programming languages

2years

3 years

Rs.2,08,580/-

English

M.Tech. in Advanced Information Technology with specialization in Networking & Telecommunication

MTECHTC

Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology (with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grades) in Electrical/ Electronics/ Communication/ Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation or equivalent. Basic knowledge of Data Communication

2years

3 years

Rs.2,05,080/-

English

M.Tech. in Advanced Information Technology with specialization in Embedded System Design

MTECHSD

Graduate with a recognised Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering in Electrical/ Instrumentation and Control/ Electronics and Communication / IT / Computer Science/ M.Sc. In Electronics/ Computer Science or equivalent with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grades

2years

3 years

Rs.2,40,460/-

English

M.Tech in Advanced Information Technology with specialization in Microelectronics & VLSI Design

MTECHVD Graduate with a recognised Bachelors degree of Engineering/ Technology in Electrical/ Electronics/ Communication/ Information Technology/ Computer Science/ M.Sc. In Electronics/ Computer Science or equivalent with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grades. Basic knowledge of Digital and Analog Systems

2years

3 years

Rs.2,40,460/-

English

M.Tech in Advanced Information Technology with specialization in Nanoelectronics

MTECHNE

Graduates /Post-graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology in Electrical / Electronics/ Communication/ Instrumentation/ Chemical/ Mechanical Polymer/ Computer Science/ IT or M.Sc.Physics/ Electronics/ Chemistry / Computer Science or equivalent (with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grades)

2 years

3 years

Rs.2,40,460/-

English

M.Tech in Advanced Information Technology with specialization in

MTECHNB

Graduates / Post-graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology in Electrical / Electronics/ Biotechnology/

2 years

3 years

Rs.2,40,460/-

English

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Name of the Programme Prog Code Nanobiotechnology

Eligibility

Duration in the years Min Max

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

Communication/ Instrumentation/ Chemical/ Polymer/ Computer Science/ IT or M.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry/ Zoology/ Botany/ Bioinformatics/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Electronics/ Computer Science or equivalent (with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grades)

M.Tech in Advanced Information Technology with specialization in Intelligent Systems & Robotics

MTECHSR

Graduates / Post-graduates with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Automobile/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Production/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Communication/ Instrumentation/ Mechanical/ Computer Science/ IT or M.Sc. Physics/ Electronics or equivalent (with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grades)

2 years

3 years

Rs.2,40,460/-

English

M.Tech in Advanced Information Technology with specialization in Intelligent Transportation Systems

MTECHTS

Graduates/ Post-graduates with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Automobile/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Production/ Electrical/ Electronics/ communication/ Instrumentation/ Mechanical/ Computer Science/ IT or M.Sc. Physics/ electronics or equivalent

2 years

3 years

Rs.2,40,460/-

English

M.Tech in Advanced Information Technology with specialization in Satellite Communication & Space Systems

MTECHCS

Graduates/ Post-graduates with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Electrical / Electronics/ Communication/ Instrumentation/ Mechanical/ Computer Scioence/ IT or MCA or M.Sc. Physics/ Electronics/ Computer Science/ Mathematics or equivalent (with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grades)

2 years

3 years

Rs.2,40,460/-

English

M.Tech in Advanced Information Technology with specialization in Automotive Engineering & E- Manufacturing

MTECHAE

Graduates / Post-graduates with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Automobile/ Aeronautical/ Mechanical/ Production/ Mechatronics (with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grades).

2 years

3 years

Rs.2,40,460/-

English

M.S. Degree Programmes 55

M.S. in Biotechnology with specialization in Applied Biotechnology

MSBOT

Bachelors or Masters Degree in any branch of Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology or equivalent (with minimum 55 % marks or equivalent grades).

2 years

3 years

Rs.2,05,080/-

English

M.S. in Biotechnology with specialization in Bioinformatics

MSBOBI

2 years

3 years

Rs.2,05,080/-

English

M.S. in Biotechnology with specialization in Stem Cell Biology

MSBOCC

2 years

3 years

Rs.2,05,080/-

English

M.S. in Biotechnology with MSBOMM specialization in Molecular Medicine

2 years

3 years

Rs.2,05,080/-

English

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S. No.

Name of the Programme Prog. Code

Eligibility

Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

M.S. in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

MSNN

Graduates with a Bachelors Degree in Physics 2 years / Biology / Chemistry / Botany / Mathematics / Computer Science/ Computer Applications / Agriculture / Electronics / Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology (with minimum 55 % marks or equivalent grades).

3 years

Rs.2,40,460/-

English

M.S. in Software Technologies

MSST

Science Graduates with recognized Bachelors Degree e.g. BCA/BCS/BIT/ B.Sc. In IT etc of minimum 3 years duration with focused education in IT (with at minimum 55% marks at the graduation level)

2 years

3 years

Rs.2.08.580/-

English

Rs.2,12,440/-

English

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MBA with specialization in Information Technology Management

MBAITM

2 years Graduates with any recognized Bachelors Degree of minimum 3 years duration with focused education in IT (with at least 55% marks at the graduation level). Programming background in C / C++ is desired.

MBA with specialization in Biotechnology Management

MBABOM

2 years Bachelors or Masters Degree in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, in any branch of Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology or equivalent (with minimum 55% marks or equivalent

3 years

Rs.2,12,440/-

English

MBA with specialization in Telecom Management

MBATCM

2 years Graduates with Bachelors Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Electrical/ Electronics/ Communication/ Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation or M.Sc./ B.Sc. In Computers/ Electornics/ Physics/ MCS/ BCS/ MCA/ MCM or equivalent (with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grades), basic knowledge of data communication, networking and programming is desirable.

3 years

Rs.2,12,440/-

English

MBA with specialization in Services Management

MBASM

2 years Graduates with any recognized Bachelors Degree of minimum 3 years duration in any ﬁeld with at least 55 % marks at Graduation level. Graduates in Commerce/ Arts/ Science/ Economics/ Statistics/ Engineering & Technology are preferred.

3 years

Rs.2,12,440/-

English

MBA with specialization in Marketing/ Finance/ HR/ Production & Operations Management

MBABM

2 years Graduate with any recognized Bachelors Degree of minimum 3 years duration in any ﬁeld with at least 55 % marks of Graduation level. Graduates in Commerce / Arts/ Science / Economics/ Statistics/ Engineering & Technology are preferred

3 years

Rs.2,12,440/-

English

Executive MBA IT Management

EMBAIT

18 months Bachelor 's Degree from a recognised university in IT - ﬁeld of study and two or more years relevant supervisory, managerial or professional IT work experience

2 years

Rs.1,87,500 (2750$ +1000$)

English

Master of Business Administration

MBACT

Graduation with minimum 50% from a University recognized by UGC

2 years

Rs.12000/- per semester

English

Master of Business Administration(Retail)

MBARS

Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% in the degree exam, from a recognized University

2 years

4 years

Rs.50,000/- per semester

English

MBA (Aviation Business Management) (Full Time)

MBAAVBM Graduation in any discipline with aggregate 50% 2 years marks from an recognized University (Preferably degree in Science / Engineering degree)

4 years

Rs. 60,000/- per semester

English

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Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

Master of Business Administration

MBA

Graduation in any discipline with a minimum 2 years of 50% marks. Or Bachelor's degree and 3 years supervisory/ managerial/ professional experience. Or Professional degree in engineering / technology/ medicine/ architecture/ law/pharmacy.

4 years

Rs.30,000/- per semester

English

Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship)

MBAEP

2 years Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% in the degree exam, from a recognized University

4 years

Rs.60,000/- per semester

English

Master of Business MBANIM Administration (Network Infrastructure Management)

2 years Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% in the degree exam, from a recognized University

4 years

Rs.40,000/- per semester

English

Master of Business Administration (Insurance)

MBAI

2 years Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% in the degree exam, from a recognized University

4 years

Rs.40,000/- per semester

English

Master of Business Administration (Textile Management)

2 years MBATEXM Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% in the degree exam, from a recognized University

4 years

Yet to be ﬁnalised

English

Executive MBA

EXMBA

18 months Graduation from a UGC recognized university with minimum 50% marks and a minimum 3 years of professional experience

MA in Participatory Development

MAPD

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

36 months On Registration 72,000/- 1st Installment (Oct.10): 36,000/- 2nd Installment (Dec.10) 36,000/- 3rd Installment (Feb.11): 36,000/-

English

2 years

5 years

Rs. 6250 /- per semester( total for MAPD Rs. 25000/-)

English

M.Ed. In Special Education - MEDSEMR 1. B.Ed Special Education or equivalent Mental Retardation degree approved by Rehabilitation Council of India with an aggregate of 50% marks in the respective disability area. 2. 2 years teaching experience

2 years

4 years

Rs.36000/-

English

M.Ed. in Special Education - MEDSEVI Visual Impairment

1. B.Ed Special Education or equivalent degree approved by Rehabilitation Council of India with an aggregate of 50% marks in the respective disability area. 2. 2 years teaching experience

2 years

4 years

Rs.36000/-

English

M.Ed. in Special Education - MEDSEHI Hearing Impairment

1. B.Ed Special Education or equivalent degree approved by Rehabilitation Council of India with an aggregate of 50% marks in the respective disability area. 2. 2 years teaching experience

2 years

4 years

Rs.36000/-

English

Master of Science in Counseling and Family Therapy (oﬀered in July session only)

MSCCFT

2 years Bachelor’s degree with specialization in subjects like Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development, Human Development and Childhood Studies, Child Development & Family Relations, Home Science, Psychology, Social Work, Medicine

5 years

Rs.11,500/- (1st Year) Rs.13,500/- (2nd Year)

English

Master of Arts (Rural Development)

MARD

Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a 2 Years recognized University

5 Years

Rs.3700/-(I year) Rs.3600/-(IIyear)

English & Hindi

Master of Science (Dietetics MSCDFSM B.Sc(Home Science) specialization in Food and Food Services and Nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Management) Nutrition or PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition or its equivalent or Graduate (B.Sc) or equivalent.

5 Years

Rs.12000/- (I yr.) Rs.11900/- (II yr.)

English

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Eligibility

Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

Master of Computer Applications

MCA

Any graduate from a recognized university. However, the students who have not pursued Mathematics as a distinct subject at 10+2 are required to pursue and pass the CS-60 course concurrently.

3 Years

6 Years

Rs.8100/- Ist semester + Rs1000/for CS-60 for nonMaths students Rs.8000/- per Sem. (2nd Sem. onwards)

English

Master of Arts (Education)

MAEDU

A Bachelor Degree in any discipline with or without a Degree in education from a recognized university.

2 Years

5 years

Rs.12000/- + Registration fee of Rs.100/-

English

Master of Education (oﬀered only in January session)

MED

55% in B.Ed/ B.E1.Ed

2 years

4 years

Rs.36,000/-

English

MA in Extension & Development Studies

MAEDS

Any Graduate

2 years

5 years

Rs.7300/-

English

Master in Gender & MAGD Development Studies (oﬀered only in July Session)

Graduation in any discipline

2 years

5 years

Rs.3500/- (1st year) Rs.3400/- (2nd Year)

English

MA in Women’s & Gender Studies (Oﬀered in July Session only)

MAWGS

Graduation in any discipline with preference for Social Science and Humanities screening to be done by Screening Committee

2 years

2years

Rs.4000/- per Semester

English

Master of Arts (English)

MEG

Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University

2 Years

5 years

Rs.3700/- (I year) Rs.3600/-(IIyear)

English

Master of Arts (Hindi)

MHD

Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University

2 Years

5 years

Rs.3700/- (I year) Rs.3600/-(IIyear)

Hindi

Integrated M.Sc.-PhD in Physics and Astrophysics (Through Entrance Test)

IPHDAP

B.Sc. in Mathematics/Physics OR B.E./B.Tech in Applied Physics/ Radio Physics and Electronics/ Computer Science Engg./ Electrical Engg., Electronics Engg. Mechanical Engg., Instrumentation Engineering/ Photonics/ Applied Opto-electronics

2 years (for M.Sc.)

3 years

(for M.Sc) Rs.5000/- (for M.Sc.)

English

Master of Art (Sri Aurobindo MASA Studies)

A Bachelor’s degree or higher education certiﬁcate, in any subject. Adequate competency in English language. After an initial review of application, an English competency entrance examination may be required for some applicants.

2 years (for full students time

4 years (for half-time student

5 years Rs.15,800/-

English

MA( Labour and Development ) (Oﬀered Only in July Session)

Graduate in any discipline (Min. age 20 years)

2 years

Rs.2500/- per semester

English

Master in Social MASAS Anthropology (Oﬀered only in July session)

Graduate in any discipline (Min. age 20 years)

2 years

Rs.2500/- per semester

English

MA (Gandhi and Peace Studies) (Oﬀered only in July Session)

MAGPS

Graduate in any discipline with 55% marks (below 24 years)

2 years

Rs.5000/- per semester

English

M.A. in Applied Integral Studies

MAAIS

Bachelor Degree

2 years

6 years

contact admin@integralstudie scentre.org.for details

English

M.A (Philosophy)

MAPY

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

2 years

5 years

Rs.3700/- p.a.

English

M. A. in Journalism & Mass Communication Through Entrance Test) (Oﬀered in July Session only)

MAJMC

Graduation in any discipline with 55% marks

2 years

4 years

Rs.20,000/- per semester

MLD

English & Hindi

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M.A.in Electronic Media MAEMPM Production & Management (Through entrance test) (oﬀered only in July Session)

Graduation in any discipline with 55% marks

2 years

4 years

Rs.20,000/- per semester

100

Masters in Intellectual Property Law

MIPL

Graduate in any discipline

2 years

5 years

Rs.36000/-

101

Master of Commerce

MCOM

Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University

2 Years

5 Years

Rs.4900/-(I yr) Rs.4800/-(IIyr)

102

Master of Business Administration

MBA

a) Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks of General Category and 45% marks for reserved category; OR Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of supervisory / managerial/ professional experience, or Professional Degree in Engineering/ Technology

2½ years

8 years

Rs.1000/- per Course ( Total 21courses)

English

103

Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance)

MBF

The candidate should be a member of the Indian Institute of Bankers and should satisfy the following conditions: S/he should have passed the CAIIB examinations of the Indian Institute of Bankers, Mumbai, and awarded the requisite qualiﬁcation/ credential

2½ years

8 years

Rs.1000/- per Course (Total 21 courses )

English

104

MBA in Social Entrepreneurship

MBASE

a) Graduate in any discipline with 50% marks of General Category and 45% marks for reserved category; OR Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of supervisory / managerial / professional experience, or Professional Degree in Engineering / Technology / Medicine / Architecture / Law / Pharmacy; or Professional Qualiﬁcations in Accountancy / Cost and Works Accountancy / Company Secretaryship etc. or Masters Degree in any subject. b) Clearance of OPENMAT conducted by IGNOU. The candidates who have successfully cleared the entrance test for admission into Management Programme conducted by institutions like CAT, MAT and state level tests need not appear in OPENMAT. c) Non-graduates (10+2 or equivalent) with six years of Managerial/ Supervisory/ Professional experience are eligible for taking admission into Diploma in Management only after clearing the entrance test.

2½ years

8 years

Rs.1000/- per course

English

105

Master of Commerce (in Finance & Taxation)

MCOMFT

i) Graduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised university/institute ii) Admitted in the Chartered Accountancy Final Course or A certiﬁed Chartered Accountant (Exclusively for Chartered Accountancy Students – ICAI)

2 years

5 years

Rs.6000/-

English & Hindi

106

Master of Commerce in Business Policy and Corporate Governance

MCOMBPCG i) Graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized University/Instituted and ii) Passed in Company Secretaryship Executive Programme

2 years

5 years

Rs.6000/-

English & Hindi

107

Master of Commerce in MCOMMAFS Graduate in any discipline or equivalent from 2 years Management Accounting & a recognized University/Instituted and ii) Financial Strategies Passed in ICWAI Intermediate Course.

5 years

Rs.6000/-

English & Hindi

108

Master of Fine Arts – Painting (oﬀered only in July Session

MFAP

Bachelor Degree of four years duration (after 10+2) oﬀered by a recognized university.

2 years

Rs.5000/- per semester

English & Hindi

109

Master of Performing Arts – Hindustani Vocal

MPAHVM

Candidates securing 50% marks in BA(Hons.) in Hindustani Music from any recognised

2 years

Rs.5000/- per semester

English & Hindi

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Name of the Programme Prog. Code Music (oﬀered only in July Session

Eligibility

Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

University / BA(Pass) from any recognized University with 60% marks in the subject (music) as one of the elective subject / BA(Hons) in music from Indira Kala Sangeet Viswavidyalaya, Khairagarh / Graduation in any subject along with 60% marks in diploma in music viz Sangeet Visharad from Gandharva Mahavidyala of Pune / Kovid & Vid from Indira Kala Sangeet Viswavidyalaya, Khairagarh, / Probhakar from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad

110

Master of Performing Arts – MPABN (Dance Bharatnatyam) (Full Time) (oﬀered only in July Session

Graduation in Bharatanatyam or any graduate with Govt. recognized Diploma in Dance(Bharatanayam)

2 year

2 years

Rs.3000/- per semester

English & Hindi

111

Master of Performing Arts – MPATHA Theatre Arts (Full Time) (oﬀered only in July Session

Any graduate with Diploma in Acting / theatre arts or any graduate with Three years of practical experience in theatre

2 years

Rs.2500/- per semester

English & Hindi

112

M.Sc.(Mathematics with Applications in Computer Sciences) (Oﬀered in January cycle only)

2 Years MSCMACS 1. Graduates with a Major, or Honours in Mathematics with at least 50% marks in aggregate. If the seats at a centre remain vacant then 2. Graduate with a BA/B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as one of the three main subjects with equal weightage, having atleast 50% in aggregate and 55% in aggregate in the Mathematics courses will be considered for admission.

4 years

Rs.4900/- (I semester) Rs.4800/- (II, III & IV semester)

English

113

M.Sc in Chemistry 2 years MSCCHEM B.Sc.(3yr ) Degree after 10+2 with (Through Entrance Test) Major/Honours in Chemistry or B.Sc.General/ (oﬀered only in July session) Pass having Chemistry as one of the three main subjects with equal weightage with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for General candidate

4 years

Rs.5000/- per semester

English

114

M.Sc.( Life Science) (Through Entrance Test)

MSCLS

2 years i) B.Sc.(3 years) Degree after 10+2 with Major / Honours in Life Science/ Biosciences / Botany / Zoology OR B.Sc. General / Pass degree with Life Science/ Biosciences or with Botany and Zoology (equal weightage) as two of the three main subjects.

4 years

Rs.5000/- per semester

English

115

Master of Arts (Economics)

MEC

Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a 2 Years recognized University

5 years

Rs.5500/- (I year) Rs.5400/-(IIyear)

English & Hindi

116

Master of Arts (History)

MAH

Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a 2 Years recognized University

5 years

Rs.3700/- (I year) Rs.3600/-(IIyear)

English & Hindi

117

Master of Arts (Political Science)

MPS

Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a 2 Years recognized University

5 ears

Rs.3700/ (I year) Rs.3600/-(IIyear)

English & Hindi

118

Master of Arts (Public Admn.)

MPA

Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a 2 Years recognized University

5 Years

Rs.3700/- (I year) Rs.3600/-(IIyear)

English & Hindi

119

Master of Arts (Sociology)

MSO

Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a 2 Years recognized University

5 Years

Rs.3700/- (I year) Rs.3600/-(IIyear)

English & Hindi

120

Master of Library and Information Science

MLIS

BLIS Degree from any recognized university or its equivalent.

1 Year

4 Years

Rs.8000/-

English

121

Master of Arts (Public Policy)

MPP

Bachelor’s Degree. At present only for IAS probationers at LBSNAA, Mussorrie

2 Years

5 Years

Rs.3700/- ( I year) Rs.3600/- (II year)

English

122

M.Sc. in Actuarial Economics MSCAE (Through Entrance Test)

Graduate in any subject with strong Mathematical / Statistical background (having at least +2 level Mathematics)

2 years

Rs.19,000/- per semester

English

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Eligibility

Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

123

M.Sc.in Applied Quantitative Finance (Through Entrance Test)

MSCQF

Graduate in any subject with strong Mathematical / Statistical background (having at least +2 level Mathematics)

2 years

Rs.19,000/- per semester

English

124

M.Sc. in Environmental Economics (Through Entrance Test)

MSCEE

Graduate in any subject with strong Mathematical / Statistical background (having at least +2 level Mathematics)

2 years

Rs.19,000/- per semester

English

125

Master of Arts (Psychology) MAPC

Graduate in any subject

2 years

5 years

Rs.5000/- per year

English

126

Master of Philosophy in Social Work

MPHILSW

For details of Eligibility , Please see the prospectus of the M.Phil. / Ph.D. programme and/or the IGNOU Website.

18 months

18 months Rs.10,500/-(Expense towards ﬁeld practicum, educational tour etc. will be in addition)

127

Master of Social Work

MSW

Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University

2 Years

5 Years

Rs.12100/- (I Yr) Rs.12000/-(IIyr)

128

Master of Social Work (Philanthropy)(Through Entrance Test)

MSWP

Bachelor Degree from a Recognized University

2 Years

Rs.6000/- per semester

English

129

Master of Social Work Counselling (Through Entrance Test)

MSWC

Bachelor Degree from a Recognized University

2 Years

Rs.6000/- per semester

English

130

Master of Social Work (North -East)

MSWNE

Bachelor Degree from a Recognized University

2 Years

Rs.6000/- per semester

English

131

Executive MBA (Hospitality Management)

EMBAHM

4 years Graduation in Hospitality with 2 years work experience in Hospitality Industry. OR 3 years Graduation course from any ﬁeld with 3 years Hospitality Industry experience OR 3 years Diploma in Hotel Management

1 year

3 years

Rs.12000/- per year (IGNOU Component) Total Fees Rs.1,30,000/- per annum

English

132

MBA in Hospitality Management

MBAHM

Graduation in any stream Note: Admission done through FHRAI-IHM

2 years

4 years

Rs.12000/- per year (IGNOU Component) Total Fees Rs.1,30,000/- per annum

English

133

Master of Arts (Tourism Management)

MTM

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

2 Years

4 Years

Category I Rs.3700/(1st year) Rs.3600/(2nd year) Category II Rs.5300/- (1st year) Rs.3600/(2nd year)

English

134

Master of Science MHA (Hospitality Administration)

1. B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration 2 years from NCHMCT & IGNOU; OR Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management & Catering Technology from AICTE approved Institutes affliated with recognized Universities OR 2. Diploma in Hotel Management from NCHMCT + any other degree qualification. OR 3. Diploma in Hotel Management from NHMCT stream with two years' work experience in a supervisory category in any approved star hotel or other Hospitality/ service organisation/ faculty, with minimum two year's of teaching experience from an NCHMCT- affiliated institute/ AICTE approved Institute of hotel management. Note: Admission through entrance test conduct by NCHMCT. For details, contact Director (NCHMCT) or visit their website www.nchmct.org

4 years

Rs10000/- per semester

English

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S. No.

Name of the Programme Prog. Code

Eligibility

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

Rs.1000/- per semester Total 4 Semester

English/ Hindi

Duration in the years Min. Max.

135

M.A. in Translation Studies

136

M.Sc in Actuarial Science MSCAS (oﬀered in July Session only)

Bachelor Degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Engineering & Technology as one of the main subject with at least 55% marks aggregate OR Any Bachelor Degree from any discipline with 55% marks aggregate. (Min. age 28 years)

2 years

5 years

Rs.5,000/- per semester

English

137

MA in Fashion Retail Management

MAFRM

Graduate in any discipline

2 years

4 years

Rs.75000/- (Per Semester)

English

138

MA in Apparel Production Management

MAAPM

Graduate Degree in any discipline

2 years

4 years

Rs.75000/- (per semester

English

139

Master of Arts (Distance Education)

MADE

Diploma in Distance Education(DDE) OR Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE) from IGNOU

1 Year

4 years

Rs.2000/-

English

140

M.Sc. (Fashion Merchandizing Retail Management)

MSCFMRM

Graduate in any discipline;(Candidates appearing in ﬁnal year B.Sc may also apply)

2 years

4 years

Rs. 20000/-

English

141

M.Sc. (Footwear Technology)

MSCFWT

Graduate in any discipline; or Diploma in Leather /Footwear/Engineering;(Candidates appearing in ﬁnal year may also apply)

2 years

4 years

Rs. 20000/-

English

142

M.Sc. [Creative Designing (CAD/CAM)]

MSCCRD

Graduate in any discipline;(Candidates appearing in ﬁnal year B.Sc may also apply)

2 years

4 years

Rs. 20000/-

English

143

M.Sc. (Leather Goods & Accessories Design)

MSCLGAD Graduate in any discipline; or Diploma in Leather /Footwear/Engineering;(Candidates appearing in ﬁnal year may also apply)

2 years

4 years

Rs. 20000/-

English

144

M.Sc. (Visual Merchandizing MSCVMCD & Communication Design)

Graduate in any discipline;(Candidates appearing in ﬁnal year B.Sc may also apply)

2 years

4 years

Rs. 20000/-

English

145

Master of Arts in Adult Education

Bachelor Degree from any recognised University/ Institute

2 Years

5 Years

Rs. 10,000

English

MATS

MAAE

2 years Graduate in any discipline with Hindi & English as a subject at degree level or Graduate with adequate knowledge of Hindi & English

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Bachelor of Business Administration (Retail Services)

BBARS

10+2 or equivalent or Bachelor's Preparatory Program of IGNOU or other Open Universities (Age 18-25 years)

3 years

6 years

20,000/- per semester

English

147

Bachelor of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship)

BBAEP

10+2 or equivalent or Bachelor's Preparatory Program of IGNOU or other Open Universities (Age 18-25 years)

3 years

6 years

30,000/- per semester

English

148

Bachelor of Computer Applications (Network Infrastructure Management)

BCANIM

10+2 (with mathematics) Those who have not studies mathematics as a distinct subject at 10+2 level will have to register for MTE-03 (IGNOU mathematics course)

3 years

6 years

30,000/- per semester

English

149

B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (oﬀered in July session only”)

BMLT

10+2 or its equivalent with science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology with minimum 45% marks OR 10+2 with Medical Laboratory Technology (Vocational) (Min. age 17 years)

4 years

6 years

Rs.25000/-

English

150

B.Sc. in Anaesthesia & BACT Critical Care Technology (oﬀered in July session only)

10+2 or its equivalent with science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology with minimum 45% marks (Min. age 17 years)

4 years

6 years

Rs.20000/-

English

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Medium of Instruction

B.Sc. in Medical Records & Health Information Technology (oﬀered in July Session only)

BMRHIT

10+2 or its equivalent with minimum 45% marks (science students will given preference) (Min. age 17 years)

3 years

5 years

Rs.20000/-

English

152

B.Sc. in Radiation Therapy Technology (oﬀered in July Session only)

BRTT

10+2 or its equivalent with science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology with minimum 45% marks) (Min. age 17 years)

4 years

6 years

Rs.25000/-

English

153

B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology (oﬀered in July session only)

BMIT

10+2 or its equivalent with science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology with minimum 45% marks

4 years

6 years

Rs.25000/-

English

154

B.Ed.Special Education in Hearing Impairment

BEDSEHI

The applicant should have a Bachelor's Degree from any UGC recognized University. Weightage will be given to the candidates fulfilling any one of the following conditions: a) Parent of a child with disability - 10 Marks b) Person with disability - 10 Marks c) Possess any RCI recognized qualification 10 marks - For those eligible at (a) Disability Certificate of Child from competent authority must be enclosed. & Disability Certificate from the Competent Authority must be enclosed. For those eligible at (c) copy of the RCI Registration Certificate must be provided

2 years

5 years

Rs.15000/-

English

155

B.Ed. Special Education in Visual Impairment

2 years The applicant should have a Bachelor's Degree from any UGC recognized University. Weightage will be given to the candidates fulfilling any one of the following conditions: a) Parent of a child with disability - 10 Marks b) Person with disability - 10 Marks c) Possess any RCI recognized qualification 10 marks - For those eligible at (a) Disability Certificate of Child from competent authority must be enclosed. & Disability Certificate from the Competent Authority must be enclosed. For those eligible at (c) copy of the RCI Registration Certificate must be provided

5 years

Rs.15000/-

English

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B.Ed. Special Education in Mental Retardation

BEDSEMR

The applicant should have a Bachelor's Degree from any UGC recognized University. Weightage will be given to the candidates fulfilling any one of the following conditions: a) Parent of a child with disability - 10 Marks b) Person with disability - 10 Marks c) Possess any RCI recognized qualification 10 marks - For those eligible at (a) Disability Certificate of Child from competent authority must be enclosed. Also Disability Certificate from the Competent Authority must be enclosed. For those eligible at (c) copy of the RCI Registration Certificate must be provided

2 years

5 years

Rs.15000/-

English

157

Bachelor of Computer Applications

BCA

10+2 or its equivalent with Mathematics as a distinct subject. However, the students who have not pursued Mathematics as a distinct subject at 10+2 are required to register and pass MTE-03 course concurrently.

3 years

6 years

Rs.4400/- per semester + Rs.850/- MTE-03 for non-maths students. Rs.4300/- per semester. (2nd Semester onwards)

English

158

Bachelor of Education (Through Entrance Test)

BED

i) A Bachelor's Degree or a higher degree with 55% marks from a recognised University. Ii) Serving teachers with two years full time teaching experience in a government or government recognized school

2 years

4 years

Rs.17400/-

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Name of the Programme Prog. Code

Eligibility

Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

159

Bachelor of Architecture

BARCH

10+2 with Mathematics with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks OR 10 +3 years Diploma (in any stream) and having a valid NATA score

5 years

7 years

Rs.75000/- per year

English

160

B.Tech, Aerospace Engineering

BTAE

i) 10+2 in science stream or higher - with minimum55% marks in PCM. (student with B.Sc. or Diploma holder also can be admitted in the 1st year.)

4 years

8 years

Rs.60,000/- Each year

English

161

B.Sc.Nursing (Post Basic) (Oﬀered in January Session Only)

BSCN

i) 10+2 with Diploma in general Nursing & midwifery (RNRM) with a minimum of two years experience in the profession. (Male nurses and nurses who have not done Midwifery in the GNM programme must submit a Certificate of completion of a course of 6 to 9 months duration approved by INC in lieu of midwifery) OR 10th Class Matriculation or its equivalent with Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (RNRM) with a min. of five years experience in the profession. (Male nurses and nurses who have not done Midwifery in the GNM programme must submit a Certificate of completion of a course of 6 to 9 months duration approved by INC in lieu of midwifery)

3 Years

5 Years

Rs.13200/- + Rs.100/Registration fee.

English

162

B.Sc.(Hons)in Optometry BSCHOT and Ophthalmic Techniques (oﬀered in July Session only)

10+2 or its equivalent with science subject with minimum 45% marks (Min. age 17 years).

4 Years

6 Years

Rs.23800/- per annum

English

163

B.A. in 3D Animation and Visual Eﬀects (Face to Face)

BAAVFX

10+2 or BPP from IGNOU

-+3 years

6 years

Rs.80,000 per semester

English

164

Bachelor of Commerce

BCOM

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

3 years

6 years

Rs.1700/- (I year) Rs.1600/- (II, III year)

English & Hindi

165

BBA in Retailing (With the BBAR modular approach – 1 year Diploma 2 year Advanced Diploma 3 year BBA in Retailing (oﬀered only in July Session)

Category A – Direct Entry a) +2/ equivalent 3 years based on merit of physically ﬁt candidates. b) University provides reservation of seats as per Government of India rules. c) There will be a Personal Interview at the Regional Centre prior to selection. d) Age 18 – 24 years with relaxation of 1 year (Min. 25 years) for those who are exceptionally qualiﬁed.

6 years

Rs.5100/(1st year Rs.5000/- (2nd Year) Rs.5000/(3rd year)

The Programme is oﬀered in English medium only. However, student can write assignments and termend-examina tion in Hindi also.

166

Bachelor of Commerce BCOMAF (with Major in Accountancy and Finance)

i) 10+2 or its equivalent 3 years ii) Passed Common Proﬁciency Test/PE/Foundation fromICAI Registration in Professional Competence Course/PEII/ Intermediate(Chartered Accountancy First Stage) of ICAI

6 years

Rs.4800/-

English & Hindi

167

B.Com with Major in Corporate Aﬀairs and Administration

BCOMCAA i) 10+2 or its equivalent and ii) Registration in Company Secretaryship Foundation Programme

3 years

6 years

Rs.4800/-

English & Hindi

168

B.Com with Major in Financial and Cost Accounting

BCOMFCA i) 10+2 or its equivalent and ii) Registration in ICWAI Foundation Course

3 years

6 years

Rs.4800/-

English & Hindi

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Medium of Instruction

Bachelor of Science

BSC

10+2 with Science subject or its equivalent qualiﬁcation

3 Years

6 Years

Rs.2900/- (I year) Rs.2800/- (II & III year)

English & Hindi

170

Bachelor of Arts

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

3 years

6 years

Rs.1700/- (I year) Rs.1600/- (II, III year)

English & Hindi

171

Bachelor of Library & Information Science

BLIS

i) Second Class Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks. OR Bachelor’s Degree with Diploma in Library Science OR Bachelor’s Degree with two years of working experience in a Library & Information Centre. OR Bachelor’s Degree in a Professional area

1 Year

4 Years

Rs.4400/-

English & Hindi

172

Bachelor Preparatory Programme

BPP

No formal qualiﬁcation (Min. Age 18 years)

6 months

2 years

Rs.850/-

English & Hindi

173

Bachelor of Social Work

BSW

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

3 Years

6 Years

Rs.3500/- (I year) Rs.3400/- (II & III year)

English & Hindi

174

Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies)

BTS

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

3 years

6 years

Rs.1800/(I year) Rs.2500/(II &III year)

English & Hindi

175

Bachelor of Science (Hospitality and Hotel Administration

BHM

10+2 or its equivalent Note: Admission through Entrance Test conducted by NCHMCT for detail contact, Director NCHMCT or visit their website (www.nchmct.org)

3 years

6 years

Rs.3000/- per year (IGNOU Component)

English

176

B.A International Hospitality BAIHA Administration

10+2 or equivalent with English as a compulsory subject NOTE: Admission by IGNOU through recognised Programme Centres all over the country)

3 years

Rs.19500/- per annum IGNOU Component (Total fee Rs,1,00,000/- per annum)

English

177

B.Sc.(Hons) International Hospitality Administration (Oﬀered only in July Session)

BSCHIHA

10+2 or its equivalent Note: Entrance Test followed by GD and interview conducted by FHRAI-IHM. (For details please contact Director, FHRAI-IHM, Greater Noida, Tel.No. 0120-2323626-30

4 years

8 years

Rs.12000/- per year ( IGNOU Component) (Total fee Rs.1,30,000/- per annum)

English

178

B.A Fashion Merchandising and Production

BAFMP

10+2 pass with English as one of the Compulsory Subject

3 years

6 years

Rs.75,000/- per year

English

179

B.A. Textile Design

BATD

10+2 pass with English as one of the Compulsory Subject

3 years

6 years

Rs.75000/- per year

English

180

B.A.Fashion Design

BAFD

10+2 pass with English as one of the Compulsory Subject

3 years

6 years

Rs.75000/- per year

English

181

BA in Apparel Design and Merchandising

BAADM

10+2 Pass

3 years

6 years

Rs.50,000/- per semester

English

182

BA in Fashion Communication

BAFC

10+2 Pass

3 years

6 years

Rs.50,000/- per semester

English

183

B.A in Applied Sign Language Studies)

BAASLS

BPPDS or equivalent (Min. Age 18 years)

No Bar

Rs. 12000/- GBP 1700

English & Sign Language

184

B.A. (Preparatory Programme for Deaf Students)

BPPDS

Xth Pass (Min. Age 18 years)

No Bar

Rs.10,000/- GBP 1500

English & Sign Language

185

B.Sc. (Fashion Merchandising & Retail Management)

BSCFMRM 10+2/intermediate (Candidates appearing in 3 years 10+2 may also apply)

5 years

Rs. 20000/-

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Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

186

B.Sc. (Footwear Technology) BSCFWT

10+2/intermediate (Candidates appearing in 3 years 10+2 may also apply)

5 years

Rs. 20000/-

English

187

B.Sc. ( Leather Goods & Accessories Design)

10+2/intermediate (Candidates appearing in 3 years 10+2 may also apply)

5 years

Rs. 20000/-

English

BSCLGAD

Post-graduate Diploma and Certificate Programmes 188

Post-graduate Diploma in Corporate Governance

PGDICG

Graduate with 5 years of relevant work experience

1 year

4 years

Rs.8000/-

English

189

Post-graduate Diploma in Global Business Leadership

PGDGBL

Graduate or Post-graduate with 50% marks

1 (FT) 18 months (PT)

3(FT) 5(PT)

Rs.1,00,000/-

English

190

Post-graduate Diploma in Participatory Development

PGDPD

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

1 year

5 years

Rs. 6250 /- per semester( total for PGDPD Rs. 12750/-)

English

191

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCHI Health Insurance

Bachelor Degree (Min. Age 20 years)

6 months

2 years

Rs.10,000/-

English

192

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCMI Medical Informatics

Bachelor Degree (Min. Age 20 years)

6 months

2 years

Rs.10,000/-

English

193

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCML Medical Laws

Bachelor Degree (Min. Age 20 years)

6 months

2 years

Rs.10,000/-

English

194

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCQMHC Bachelor Degree (Min. Age 20 years) Quality Management in Health Care

6 months

2 years

Rs.10,000/-

English

195

Post-graduate Diploma in PGDMD Disability Management for Medical Practitioners (oﬀered only in July Session)

MBBS or equivalent qualiﬁcation in Ayurveda, Unani, Sidha and Homeopathy medicine. Preference will be given to those having two years experience in the relevant area.

1 year

3 years

Rs.14400/-

English

196

Post-graduate Professional PGPDSEVI Diploma in Special Education - Visual Impairment

B.Ed. General Education / B.Ed. Special Education

1 year

3 years

Rs.8000/-

English

197

Post-graduate Professional PGPDSEMR B.Ed. General Education / B.Ed. Special Diploma in Special Education Education - Mental Retardation

1 year

3 years

Rs.8000/-

English

198

Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy (oﬀered in July Session only)

PGDCFT

Bachelor’s degree with specialization in subjects like Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development, Human Development and Childhood Studies Child Development & Family Relations, Home Science, Psychology, Social Work, Medicine, or other allied disciplines

1 year

4 years

Rs.11,500/-

English

199

Post-graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education - Hearing Impairment

PGPDSEHI

B.Ed. General Education / B.Ed. Special Education

1 year

3 years

Rs.8000/-

English

200

Post-graduate Professional Certiﬁcate in Special Education - Visual Impairment

PGPCSEVI

B.Ed. General Education / B.Ed. Special Education with PGPD-SEDE

6 months

2 years

Rs.5000/-

English

201

Post-graduate Professional Certiﬁcate in Special Education - Hearing Impairment

PGPCSEHI

B.Ed. General Education / B.Ed. Special Education with PGPD-SEDE

6 months

2 years

Rs.5000/-

English

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Post-graduate Professional Certiﬁcate in Special Education - Mental Retardation

PGPCSEMR B.Ed. General Education / B.Ed. Special Education with PGPD-SEDE

203

Post-graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology

PGDREPY

204

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Duration in the years Min. Max. 6 months

2 years

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

Rs.5000/-

English

Graduate with at least one full paper in Psychology

3 years 1year (comprising of two semesters)

Rs 28000/-

English/ Hindi

Post-graduate Diploma in PGDPM Plantation Management (oﬀered in Jan. Session only)

Graduation in any discipline

1 year

4 years

Rs.4,800/-

English

Post-graduate Diploma in Food Safety & Quality Management (online also) (oﬀered in January Session Only)

1 year i) Science Graduates with Chemistry/ BioChemistry or Microbiology as one of the subjects. ii) Degree in allied sciences like Agriculture/ Food Science and Technology/ Post Harvest Technology/ Home Science/ Life Science/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Horticulture/ Dairy Technology/ Veterinary/ Fisheries/ Hotel Management and Catering/ Hospitality Management etc. or equivalent. iii) Science graduate in discipline like Geography, Statistics with Physics & Math, Art Subjects and Medical Lab technology and with minimum three years experience in food processing and / or quality control. (minimum 1 year experience) iv) Art Graduate with Diploma in Food Science discipline viz. Fruits and Vegetables, dairy technology, meat technology, cereal, pulses and oilseeds etc. with minimum 5 years experience in Food Processing/ Food Quality Control (2 years experience in quality control) v) BA / B.Com Graduates with minimum 7 years experiece or holding senior position in Govt./ Semi Govt. Units involved in Food Quality Control

4 years

Rs.10800/-

English

2 years

Rs.2400/-

English

Rs.8000/-

English

PGDFSQM

206

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCAP Agriculture Policy (oﬀered in Online also)

Graduation in any discipline

207

PG Diploma in Food Science PGDFT & Technology

1 Graduates in Agriculture/Food Technology/Dairy Technology/ Horticulture/Home Science/Agriculture Engineering. Science graduates with two year professional experience in food processing industry/academic institutions

208

Post-graduate Diploma in Rural Development

PGDRD

Bachelor’s Degree

1 year

4 years

Rs.1800/-

English & Hindi

209

Post-graduate Diploma in Higher Education

PHDHE

Teachers in an Institution of Higher learning 1 year or Post Graduate Degree holders in any subject or Professional Degree

4 years

Rs.2000/-

English

210

Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Technology

PGDET

Graduation from a recognised University

1 year

2 years

Rs.4800/-

English

211

Post-graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management

PGDSLM

i) Prospective and in-service school head teachers/principal with Graduate Degree from a recognized university OR ii) Graduate/Post Graduate Teachers

1 year

2 years

Rs.4200/-

English

212

Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration

PGDEMA

Graduation from a recognized University

1 year

4 years

Rs.5000/-

English

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6 months

S. No.

Name of the Programme Prog. Code

Medium of Instruction

Eligibility

Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Post Graduation in any discipline

1 year

3 years

Rs.8000/-

English

213

Post-graduate Diploma in Hig-her Education Management

214

Post-graduate Diploma in PGDAE Adult Education : Participatory Adult Learning Documentation and Information Networking (oﬀered in July Session Only)

Any Graduate

1 year

4 year

Rs.5000/-

English

215

Post-graduate Diploma in Extension and Development Studies

PGDEDS

Any Graduate

1 year

3 years

Rs.3700/-

English

216

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCEDS Extension & Development Studies

Any Graduate

6 months

2 years

Rs.1900/-

English

217

Post-graduate Diploma in Management (Industrial Safety, Health and Environment)

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or B.Sc. with 1 year Science & employed

3 years

Rs.60000/-

English

218

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCPM Project Management

Graduate in any discipline

6 month

2 years

Rs.7300/-

English

219

Post-graduate Diploma in Book Publishing

Bachelor Degree + knowledge of English & knowledge of Word Processing

1 year

4 years

Rs.6600/-

English

220

Post-graduate Diploma in PGDCC Clinical Cardiology (oﬀered in July session only)

MBBS Graduates (MCI Recognized)

2 years

4 years

Rs.39600/-

English

221

Post-graduate Diploma in PGDMCH Maternal & Child Health (oﬀered in July session only)

MBBS

1 year

3 years

Rs.20300/-

English

222

Post-graduate Diploma in Hospital & Health Management (oﬀered in January session only)

Medical/Dental graduates from a Medical/ Dental Institute of India or other countries recognized by Medical Council of India(MCI) or Dental Council Graduates in Indian System of Medicine. Homeopathy, Nursing and Pharmacy recognized by the respective councils with three years of hospital experience. (c) Candidates holding MBA degree or PG Dip. in Financial, Material or Personnel Management with ﬁve years hospital experience

1 year

3 years

Rs.18800/-

English

223

Post-graduate Diploma in PGDGM Geriatric Medicine (oﬀered in January session only)

MBBS

1 year

3 years

Rs.18200/-

English

224

Post-graduate Diploma in Acupuncture (online)

Medical Graduates (Allopathy, Ayurveda , Unani, Sidha & Homeopathy

1 year

3 year

Rs.20,000/-

English

225

Post-graduate Diploma in PGDDHM District Health Management

Graduate with minimum 2 years experience in public health or Medical Doctors, District Health Programme Managers (Health Related)

1 year

3 years

Rs.10,000/-

English

226

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCE Endodontics( Oﬀered only in July Session)

BDS Doctors

1 year

3 years

Rs.100000/- (Subject to any change)

English

227

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCOI Oral Implantology ( Oﬀered only in July Session)

BDS Doctors

1 year

3 years

Rs.130000/- (Subject to any change)

English

PGDHEM

PGDISHE

PGDBP

PGDHHM

PGDACP

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Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

Post-graduate Diploma in Studies in Indian Culture

PGDSIC

1. A Bachelor’s degree or higher education certiﬁcate, in any subject, Adequate competency in English language. After an initial review of application, an English competency entrance examination may be required for some applicants.

1 year

2 years for half-time students 3 years

Rs.7800/-

English

229

Post-graduate Diploma in Integral Education

PGDIE

A Bachelor’s degree or higher education certiﬁcate, in any subject, Adequate competency in English language. After an initial review of application, an English competency entrance examination may be required for some applicants.

1 year (for full time students 2 years for half-time

3 years

Rs.7800/-

English

230

Post-graduate Diploma in PGDFCS Folklore and Culture Studies

Graduate in any discipline

1 year

4 years

Rs.2000/-

English

231

Post-graduate Diploma in PGDENC Future Studies : Explorations towards a New Creation (oﬀered only in July session)

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent, Good Knowledge of English, Internet Skills & Access, prior background in integral Studies

1 year

2 years

Rs.16,200/-

English

232

Post-graduate Diploma in PGDVSSA Indian Studies : Vedic Studies in the Light of Sri Aurobindo

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent, Good Knowledge of English, Internet Skills & Access, prior background in integral Studies

1 year

2 years

Rs.16,200/-

English

233

Post-graduate Diploma: Psychology-A Science of consciousness code

PGDPSC

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent, Good Knowledge of English, Internet Skills & Access, prior background in integral Studies

1 year

2 years

Rs.16,200/-

English

234

Post-graduate Diploma in Tribal Cultural and Development

PGDTCD

Bachelor Degree in any discipline for the entrance exam

4 semesters

Rs.3000/-

English/ Gujrati/ Hindi

235

Post-graduate Diploma in Tribal Art and Culture

PGDTAC

Bachelor Degree in any discipline for the entrance exam

4 semesters

Rs.3000/-

English/ Gujrati/ Hindi

236

Post-graduate Diploma in Himalayan Arts and Museuology

PGDHAM

Bachelor Degree in any discipline for the entrance exam

4 semesters

Rs.3000/-

English/ Gujrati/ Hindi

237

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCENC Explorations towards a New Creation of the Society (oﬀered only in July Session)

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent, Good Knowledge of English, Internet Skills & Access, prior background in integral Studies

6 months

12months

Rs.8100/-

English

238

Post-graduate Certificate in PGCIERA Integral Education: From Reflection to Action (offered only in July Session)

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent, Good Knowledge of English, Internet Skills & Access, prior background in integral Studies

6 months

12 months Rs.8100/-

English

239

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCSRVS Studies of the Rig Veda: Hymns to the Rising Sun, Surya - Savitri (oﬀered only in July Session)

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent, Good Knowledge of English, Internet Skills & Access, prior background in integral Studies

6 months

12 months Rs.8100/-

English

240

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate : PGCULSA The Upanishads in the Light of Sri Aurobindo (oﬀered only in January Session)

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent, Good Knowledge of English, Internet Skills & Access, prior background in integral Studies

6 months

12 months Rs.8100/-

English

241

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCBGSA The Study of the Bhagawad Gita in the Light of Sri Aurobindo (oﬀered only in July. Session)

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent, Good Knowledge of English, Internet Skills & Access, prior background in integral Studies (Min. age 18 years).

6 months

6 months Rs.8100/-

English

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Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent, Good Knowledge of English, Internet Skills & Access, prior background in integral Studies

6 months

1 year

Rs.8100/-

English

242

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate: Paradigms of Psychological knowledge - A Historical and cross cultural perspective

243

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate : PGCIV An Intro to the Vedas in the light of Sri Aurobindo

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent, Good Knowledge of English, Internet Skills & Access, prior background in integral Studies

6 months

1 year

Rs.8100/-

English

244

Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

PGJMC

Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years experience in a media/communication organisation

1 year

4 years

Rs.3000/-

English

245

Post-graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production

PGDAPP

Graduation in any discipline

1 year

4 years

Rs.8900/-

English & Hindi

246

Post-graduate Diploma in PGDIPR Intellectual Property Rights

Graduate or equivalent from any recognized university/institution

1 year

3 years

Rs.7400/-

English

247

Post-graduate Diploma in Legal Process Outsourcing

PGDLPO

Any Law Graduate or law student in ﬁnal year of LLB programme may apply

1 year

4 years

Rs.18,000/-

English

248

Post-graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice

PGDCJ

Graduate in law, criminology, social work and functionaries of Criminal Justice Administration.

1 year

3 years

Rs.8,000/-

English

249

Post-graduate Diploma in Environmental Law

PGDENLW Graduate in any discipline

1 year

3 years

Rs.10,000/-

English

250

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCCL Cyber Law

Graduate in any discipline or fourth and ﬁfth year students of ﬁve year integrated LLB course who passed three years.

6 months

2 years

Rs.6000/-

English

251

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCPP Patent Practice

Degree in Science/Technology/ Medicine/Law and fourth & ﬁfth year students of ﬁve year integrated LLB Course who passed three years. Learners with experience in dealing with patents and Technology transfer will be preferred.

6 months

2 years

Rs.7200/-

English

252

Post-graduate Diploma in International Business Operation

PGDIBO

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or equivalent

1 year

3 years

Rs.5500/-

English & Hindi

253

Post-graduate Diploma in Financial Management

PGDFM

Same as prescribed for MBA

1 year

Rs.5000/-

English

254

Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

PGDHRM

Same as prescribed for MBA

1 year

Rs.5000/-

English

255

Post-graduate Diploma in Management

PGDIM

Same as prescribed for MBA

1 year

Rs.11000/-

English

256

Post-graduate Diploma in Marketing Management

PGDMM

Same as prescribed for MBA

1 year

Rs.5000/-

English

257

Post-graduate Diploma in Operations Management

PGDOM

Same as prescribed for MBA

1 year

Rs.5000/-

English

258

Post-graduate Diploma in Financial Market Practice

PGDFMP

Graduate of any recognized university

1 year

2 years

Rs.10,000/-

English

259

Post-graduate Diploma in Teaching & Research in Management

PGDTRM

Post Graduation

1 year

4 years

Rs.15000/-

English

PGCPPK

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Medium of Instruction

Post-graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development

PGDESD

Graduate from a recognized university/institution

1 year

3 years

Rs.4800/-

English

261

Post-graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

PGDAC

Science Graduate with Chemistry as one of the subjects B.Sc.(Biotech), B.Pharm, Chemical Engineering

1 year

3 years

Rs.7000/-

English

262

Post-graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking

PGDLAN

Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information 1 year Science

4 years

Rs.13200/-

English

263

Post-graduate Diploma in Disaster Management

PGDDM

Graduate in any discipline

1 year

4 years

Rs.4100/-

English & Hindi

264

Post-graduate Diploma in Participatory Management of Displacement, Resettlement and Rehabilitation

PGDMRR

Bachelor of Arts or equivalent Degree

1 year

4 years

Rs.6100/-

English

265

Post-graduate Diploma in Urban Governance

PGDUG

Any Graduate

1 year

4 years

Rs.15000/-

English

266

Post-graduate Diploma in Social Work

PGDSW

Graduation in any discipline from recognized university

1 year

4 years

Rs.12,000/- + Rs.100/Registration fee

267

Post-graduate Diploma in Translation

PGDT

Bachelor’s Degree

1 year

4 years

Rs.2500/-

Hindi

268

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCBHT Bangala-Hindi Translation

Graduation

6 months

2 years

Rs.1200/-

Hindi

269

Post-graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management

PGDPSM

B.Sc., B.Pharm,. B.V. Sc BIMS, BAMS, BUMS, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, etc. and also to Non-Science Graduates with Diploma in Pharmacy.

1 year

3 years

Rs.7500/-

English

270

Post-graduate Diploma in Security Operations

PGDSO

Graduate Degree in any stream with physical ﬁtness (Entrance Test) (Min. age 21 years).

1 year

3 years

Rs.1,00,000/(provision for Rs.8000/- per month stipend

English

271

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCSO Security Operations

Graduate Degree in any stream with Physical Fitness (Entrance Test) (Min. age 21 years).

6 months

2 years

Rs.50,000/- (Provision for Rs.6000/- per months stipend)

English

272

Post-graduate Diploma in e-Learning

Graduate

1 year

Rs.15000/-

English

273

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCAE Adult Education

Bachelor Degree from any recognised University/ Institute

6 months

2 years

Rs. 2500/-

English

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PGDEL

English & Hindi

Diploma Programmes

274

Advanced Diploma in Airport Operations Management

ADAOM

Diploma in Engineering / Graduate in Science 1 year from a University recognized by UGC

2 years

Rs.50,000/-

English

275

Advanced Diploma in Air Cargo Management

ADACM

Degree with minimum 50% marks from a university recognized by UGC (Age 20-27 years).

1 year

2 years

Rs.50000/-

English

276

Diploma in Front Oﬃce Operations

DFRO

10+2 or equivalent or IGNOU Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) (Age 18-25 years)

1 year

3 years

Rs.10,000/- (on Registration) Rs.60,000/- for entire prog.

English

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Medium of Instruction

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Diploma in House Keeping Operation

DHOKE

10+2 or equivalent or IGNOU Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP)

1 year

3 years

Rs.10,000/- (on Registration) Rs.60,000/- for entire prog.

English

278

Advanced Diploma in Participatory Development

ADPD

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

2 years

5 years

Rs. 6250 /- per semester( total for ADPD Rs. 18750/-)

English

279

Diploma in Youth in Development Work

DCYP

10+2 or its equivalent

1 year

4 years

Rs.2600/-

English

280

Diploma in Radio Imaging Technology (oﬀered in July Session only)

DRIT

10+2 or its equivalent with Science subject 2 years (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with minimum 45% marks (Min. age 17 years)

4 years

Rs.25000/-

English

281

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (oﬀered in July Session only)

DMLT

10+2 or its equivalent with Science subject 2 years (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with minimum 45% marks or 10+2 with Medical Laboratory Technology (Vocational) (Min. age 17 years)

4 years

Rs.25000/-

English

282

Diploma in Optometry (oﬀered in July Session only)

DOPT

10+2 or its equivalent with Science subject 2 years (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with minimum 45% marks (Min. age 18 years).

4 years

Rs.25000/-

English

283

Diploma in Value added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (oﬀered in January session only)

DVAPFV

i) 10+2 Senior secondary pass outs ii) BPP (under IGNOU/OLS mode) iii) 10th pass may enroll simultaneously for the BPP and Diploma Programme

1 years

4 years

i) Rs.10,600/ii) Rs.10,600/iii) Rs.11,400/-

English & Hindi

284

Diploma in Production of Value DPVCPO Added Products from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds (oﬀered in January session only)

i) 10+2 Senior secondary pass outs ii) BPP (under IGNOU/OLS mode) iii) 10th pass may enroll simultaneously for the BPP and Diploma Programme

1 years

4 years

i) Rs.9700/ii)Rs.9700/iii)Rs.10600/-

English & Hindi

285

Diploma in Meat Technology DMT (oﬀered in January session only)

i) 10+2 Senior secondary pass outs ii) BPP (under IGNOU/OLS mode) iii) 10th pass may enroll simultaneously for the BPP and Diploma Programme

1 years

4 years

i) Rs.10600/ii) Rs.10600/iii) Rs.11400/-

English & Hindi

286

Diploma in Dairy Technology DDT (oﬀered in January session only)

i) 10+2 Senior secondary pass outs ii) BPP (under IGNOU/OLS mode) iii) 10th pass may enroll simultaneously for the BPP and Diploma Programme

1 years

4 years

i)Rs.10600/ii)Rs.10600/iii)Rs.11400/-

English & Hindi

287

Diploma in Watershed Management (Oﬀered in January Session only)

i) 10+2 pass ii) BPP from IGNOU iii) 10th pass can enroll simultaneously for the BPP and the Diploma Programme

1 year

4 years

Rs.9000/-

English

288

Diploma in Fish Products DFPT Technology (oﬀered only in January Session Only)

i) 10+2 SeniorSecondary pass outs ii) BPP (under IGNOU/ODL mode) iii) 10th pass may enroll simultaneously for the BPP and Diploma Prog.

1 year

4 years

Rs.8000/-

English

289

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education

DECE

10+2 or its equivalent

1 years

4 years

Rs.1800/-

English, Hindi & Tamil

290

Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education

DNHE

10+2 or its equivalent

1 years

4 years

Rs.1800/-

English & Hindi

291

Diploma in Primary Education (Oﬀered only in North-East States)

DPE

Matric/HSC/+2 standard pass with minimum 2 years two years teaching experience

6 years

(Module I) Rs.1400/- English, Hindi, (Module II) Rs.2300/- Assamees, (Module III) Rs.2900/- Bengali , Khasi Garo

292

Diploma in Management DISHE (Industrial Safety, Health and Environment)

3 years

Rs.60000/-

DWM

Minimum 12th Pass with Science and employed

1 year

English

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Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language (oﬀered only in Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkatta, and Delhi)

DTG

Graduation in any discipline and B1 level competency or its equivalent in German Language.

1 year

3 years

Rs.6000/-

German / English

294

Diploma in Women’s Empowerment & Development

DWED

10+2 or its equivalent OR Non 1 0+2 with three years working experience as development workers at any level

1 years

4 years

Rs.2500/-

English & Hindi

295

Diploma in Creative Writing DCE in English

10+2 or anyone without 10+2 but age should be 20 years and above.

1 years

4 years

Rs.2500/-

English

296

Diploma in Urdu

DUL

10th Pass (Urdu as one of the subject) or its equivalent or Certiﬁcate in Urdu Language from IGNOU

1 year

3 year

Rs1000/- + Rs.100/(Reg.Fee)

297

Diploma in Nursing Administration (oﬀered in January session only)

DNA

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

1 years

3 years

Rs.7900/-

English

298

Diploma in Computer Generated Imagery

DICGI

10+2 or BPP from IGNOU

18 months

3 years

Rs.2,10,000/-

English

299

Diploma in Paralegal Practice

DIPP

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

1 year

4 years

Rs.6000/-

English & Hindi

300

Diploma in Management

DIM

Bachelor’s Degree + 3 years Supervisory Managerial/ Professional Experience OR Non-Graduate with 6 years Supervisory Managerial/Professional Experience

1 year

2-1/2 years

Rs.5000/-

English

301

Diploma in Aquaculture

DAQ

10+2 pass

1 year

3 years

Rs.5500/- + Rs.100/(Reg. fee)

English

302

Diploma in Tourism Studies DTS

BPP from IGNOU or 10+2 or its equivalent

1 years

4 years

Rs.2900/-

303

Diploma in BPO Finance & Accounting

DBPOFA

10+2 pass with English as one of the compulsory subject and 50% aggregate OR Bachelors degree and above (with English as compulsory subject at 10+2 level)

$1 year

3 years

Rs.14,000/-Semester I Rs.10,000/Semester II Rs.4000/-

English

304

Diploma in Fire Safety Management

DFSTYM

10+2 Pass

1 year

3 years

Rs.27000/-

English

305

Diploma in Rehabilitation Therapy

DRETH

10+2 (PCB) with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board like CBSE or equivalent. A separate 6 months module may be developed for Multi Rehabilitation Worker(MRW) to bring them at par with rehabilitation therapist. (Min. age 17 years)

30 months

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language

306

Diploma in Prosthetics & Orthotics

DPROR

10+2 or equivalent in Science subject i.e. PCM and/or PCB

30 months

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language

307

Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation)

DSEMR

Students who have passed Plus 2 examination / junior College are eligible for the Programme.

2 Academic Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, State language

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Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

308

Diploma in Special Education (Hearing Impairment)

DSEHI

10+2 or equivalent

2 Academic Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language of the State

309

Diploma in Special Education (Visual Impairment)

DSEVI

10+2 or equivalent

2 Academic Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, State language

310

Diploma in Special Education (Deaf Blind)

DSEDEB

Essential: A trainee should have minimum qualiďŹ cation of Higher Secondary or equivalent there to, the with minimum 50% marks from any recognised Board. Desirable: i) Diploma in Special Education in Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment of Mental Retardation

1 Academic Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English, However the candidate will be permitted to write the examination s in Hindi or in Regional Language after acquiring permission from the concerned authority.

311

Diploma in Hearing, Language and Speech

DHELS

10+2 pass or its equivalent pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, & Mathematics.

1 Academic Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language

312

Diploma in Basic Development Therapy (Cerebral palsy and Other Neurological Disabilities)

DBDTCP

10+2 or equivalent pass

1 Academic Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English

313

Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation (Mental Retardation)

DVRMR

10+2 or equivalent pass

1 Academic Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English

314

Diploma in Special Education for Person With Cerebral Palsy

DSEPCP

10+2 or equivalent pass

1 Academic Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English

315

Diploma in Teaching Young DTYHI Hearing Impaired

12th Class Examination Pass or equivalent examination from a recognized Board of Education. Preference may be given to a.) Graduates b.) 12th pass with a training in Montessori / Kindergarten / Early Childhood Education. c.) Parents, siblings and family

1 Academic Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language of the State

316

Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation

10+2 or equivalent examination

1 Academic Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language

317

Diploma in Early Childhood DECSEMR Special Education (Mental Retardation)

10+2 or equivalent examination in general education.

1 Academic Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language of the State

318

Diploma in Sign Language Interpreters

10+2 or equivalent

One year full time (regular classes) or two years part time (evening classes)

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language of the State

DCBRE

DSLI

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English, Hindi, Regional language of the State

Rs.2400/-

English and Hindi

319

Diploma in Hearing Aid and DHEAET Earmould Technology

12th class pass with physics background or any recognized diploma in electronics/ electrical or qualiﬁed dental technicians

1 Academic Year

320

Diploma in HIV and Family Education

DAFE

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU OR Matriculation with higher qualiﬁcation recognized by Central/State Government

1 years

321

Diploma in Special Education (Autism Spectrum Disorders)

DSEASD

10+2 /12th Std. or equivalent

1 Academic Year

4 years

For Details Please Contact RC

National/ Regional language /English

Certificate Programmes Certiﬁcate Programme in Food and Beverage Service Operations

CFBO

10+2 or equivalent or IGNOU Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) (Age 18-25 years)

1 year

3 years

Rs.10,000/- (on Registration) Rs. 60,000/- for entire prog.

English

323

Certiﬁcate in Rescue & Fire Fighting

CRFF

Passed in Higher Secondary or equivalent Either possess driving licence for the category HPMV, HGMV or give undertaking to the effect of taking licence & Certificate from medical practioner for physical fitness. (Age 18-25 years).

6 months

2 years

Rs.20,000/-

English

324

Certiﬁcate in Airport Ramp Handling

CARH

6 months

2 years

Rs.20,000/-

English

325

Certiﬁcate in Security and Intelligence

CSI

6 months

2 years

Rs.20,000/-

English

326

Certiﬁcate in System Support

CSYSU

10+2

6 months

2 years

Rs.25,000/-

English

327

Certiﬁcate in Apparel Yet to be Yet to be Finalised Marketing & merchandising obtained from P&DD

6 months

2 years

Yet to be ﬁnalised

English

328

Post-graduate Certiﬁcate in PGCEPD Participatory Development

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

6 months

5 years

Rs. 6250 /- per semester( total for PGDPD Rs. 6250/-)

English

329

Certiﬁcate in Communication Skills for BPO, ITeS and Related Sectors

CCSS

10+2 Pass

6 months

1 year

Rs.8000/-

English

330

Certiﬁcate in Life Long Learning

CELL

10th pass

6 months

1 year

Rs.2000/-

English

331

Foundation Course on Education of Children with Disabilities

FCED

Any In-service Teacher at any level

3 months

Rs.1500/-

English / Hindi/ Regional Language

332

Certiﬁcate in Early Childhood Special Education – cerebral palsy

CESE(CP)

10th Pass from a recognized board with minimum of 50% marks

1 year

3 year

Rs.4500/-

English

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Medium of Instruction

333

Certiﬁcate in Early Childhood Special Education - mental retardation

CESE(MR)

10th Pass from a recognized board with minimum of 50% marks

1 year

3 year

Rs.4500/-

English

334

Certiﬁcate Programme in Entrepreneurship

CIE

10+2

6 months

2 years

Rs.1000/-

English

335

Certiﬁcate in Energy Technology and Management

CETM

10th Pass

6 months

2 years

Rs.2000/- + Rs.100/Reg. Fee

English

336

Certiﬁcate in Sericulture

CIS

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

6 months

2 years

Rs.3000/-

English

337

Certiﬁcate in Organic Farming

COF

i) 10+2 or its equivalent ii) BPP from IGNOU iii) 10th pass can enroll simultaneously for BPP and Certiﬁcate Programme iv) Min. age 18 years.

6 months

2 years

Rs3600/-

English & Hindi

338

Certiﬁcate in Water Harvesting and Management

CWHM

i) 10th pass ii) Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) from IGNOU

6 months

2 years

Rs.1600/-

English & Hindi

339

Certiﬁcate in Poultry Farming

CPF

8th Pass

6 months

2 years

Rs.2500/-

English/Hind i/ Mizo / Telugu

340

Certiﬁcate in Beekeeping

CIB

8th Pass or Professional Beekeepers

6 months

2 years

Rs.1500/-

English

341

Certiﬁcate Programme on CIPMT Integraged Pest Management Technology in Potato Cultivation

8th Pass

3 months

Rs.1000/-

Bengali

342

Certiﬁcate in Food & Nutrition

CFN

No formal qualiﬁcation (Min. age 18 years).

6 months

2 years

Rs.1000/-

English, Hindi & other language

343

Certiﬁcate in Nutrition and Child Care

CNCC

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

6 months

2 years

Rs.1100/-

English & Hindi

344

Certiﬁcate in Rural Development

CRD

Bachelor’s Degree

6 months

2 years

Rs.1100/-

English & Hindi

345

Certiﬁcate in Food Safety

CFS

10+2 or its equivalent

6 months

2 years

Rs 2300/-

English

346

Certiﬁcate in Information Technology

CIT

Passed 10th or its equivalent OR BPP from IGNOU

6 months

2 years

Rs3300/-

English

347

Certiﬁcate in Primary Education (oﬀered only in North-East States for a period of 5 years)

CPE

Matric / HSC/ +2 standard and having 5 years teaching experience in primary / elementary level schools

2 years

4 years

Rs.3300/-

English, Hindi, Assamees, Bengali , Khasi Garo

348

Certiﬁcate in Elementary Teacher Education (for Tripura State)

CETE

In-service elementary school teachers holding graduate degree and above in any stream

6 months

2 years

Rs.4400/- + Reg. Fee of Rs.100/-

349

Certiﬁcate in Guidance

CIG

Teachers of recognised Institutions OR Pass in Matriculation/SSC OR BPP from IGNOU

6 months

2 years

Rs.1000/-

English

English & Hindi

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Engineering graduates/Engineering Diploma Holders, or Science/Commerce/Arts Graduates or equivalent with 2 years experience in power utilities or the electricity sector

6 months

2 years

Rs.4000/-

English

Eligibility

Advanced Certiﬁcate in Power Distribution Management

351

Certiﬁcate in Craft & Design CCDP (Pottery)

Functionally Literate

6 months

2 years

Rs.1000/-

English & Hindi

352

Certiﬁcate in Shoe Upper Cutting

CSUC

8th Pass

6 months

2 years

Rs.2800/-

English & Hindi

353

Certiﬁcate in Shoe Upper Stitching

CSUS

8th Pass

6 months

2 years

Rs.2800/-

English & Hindi

354

Certiﬁcate in Shoe Lasting and Finishing

CSLF

8th Pass

6 months

2 years

Rs.2800/-

English & Hindi

355

Certiﬁcate in Leather Goods CLGM Making

8th Pass

1year

3 years

Rs.2500/-

Bengali

356

Competency Certiﬁcate in Power Distribution

CCPD

8th Pass ( Non-sponsored Candidates) OR Technician/equivalent ,Tradesman or manpower working in power sector (Sponsored Candidates)

6 months

2 years

Rs.2500/- Rs.2600/(download from the IGNOU website)

English/ Hindi

357

Certiﬁcate in Motorcycle Service and Repair

CMSR

Functionally literate working Motorcycle Technician (Min. age 14 years).

2 months

Rs.1000/-

English, Hindi Bengali, Tamil & Malayalam

358

Certiﬁcate in Japanese Language

CJL

10+2 with knowledge of English (Min. age 18 years).

1 year

3 year

Rs.4800/- + Rs.100/(Reg.Fee)

Bilingual (Japanese, Eng)

359

Certiﬁcate in Persian Language

CPEL

10th Pass

6 months

2 years

Rs.1920/- + Rs.100/(Reg. fee)

Bilingual (Persian, Eng.)

360

Certiﬁcate in German Language

CGL

10+2 or equivalent with knowledge of English

6 months

2 years

Rs.1800/- + Rs.100/(Reg. Fee)

Bilingual (German, Eng.)

361

Certiﬁcate Programme in Spanish Language (online)

CPSL

10+2 or its equivalent (Min. age 18 years).

6 months

2 years

Rs.2400/- (to be revised)

362

Certiﬁcate in French Language

CFL

10+2

6 months

2 years

Rs.4800/-

French / Hindi

363

Certiﬁcate in Chinese Language & Culture

CCLC

10th standard with English (Min. age 18 years).

6 months

1 year

Rs.5500/-

Chinese/ English/ Hindi

364

Certiﬁcate in Arabic Language

CAL

10+2 or its equivalent (Min. age 18 years).

6 months

2 years

Rs.1200/-

Arabic/ English

365

Certiﬁcate in Teaching English

CTE

Graduates or 3 years of B.EL.ED. or 2years PTT, ETT or 10+2 with 2 years teaching experience

6 months

2 years

Rs.1700/-

English

366

Certiﬁcate in Functional English (Basic Level)

CFE

10+2 or its equivalent

6 months

2 years

Rs.1900/-

English

367

Certiﬁcate in Urdu Language

CUL

10th Pass (Min. age 18 years).

6 months

2 years

Rs.600/- + Rs.100/Reg.fee

368

Certiﬁcate in Health Care Waste Management

CHCWM

Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, Health Managers and other professional workers with a minimum of 10+2 qualiﬁcation

6 months

2 years

Rs.2600/-

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Spanish & English

Bilingual Hindi/Urdu English & Hindi

S. No.

Name of the Programme Prog. Code

Eligibility

Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

369

Certiﬁcate in Competency CCEANM Enhancement for ANM/FHW

Working in service ANM/FHW who have qualiﬁed Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)/Female Health Worker(FHW) training course (Revised) with minimum of two years of work experience OR Those who have qualiﬁed Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)/Female Health Worker

6 months

3 years

Rs.6700/-

English & Hindi

370

Certiﬁcate in Newborn & Infant Care

CNIC

Nursing Professionals (RNRM) with Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) / B.Sc.(N) or above

6 months

2 years

Rs.4700/-

English

371

Certiﬁcate in Maternal and Child Health Care

CMCHC

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)

6 months

2 years

Rs.4700/-

English

372

Certiﬁcate in Diabetes Care CDCW for Community Worker

10+2 Preferably with Science or its equivalent

6 Months

2 years

Rs.2000/-

English

373

Certiﬁcate for Home Based Care Providers

CHBCP

10th Pass (Matriculation)

6 Months

2 years

Rs.1500/-

English/Hindi

374

Certiﬁcate Programme in Sanskrit (online)

CPSK

10th Pass (Min. age 15 years).

6 months

12 months Rs.1500/-

English

375

Certiﬁcate in Introduction to Sri Aurobindo Studies

CPISAS

1. Completed secondary education with a satisfactory grade/percentage. 2. Adequate competency in English language. After an initial review of application, an English competency entrance examination may be required for some applicants.

6 months

1 year

Rs.2500/-

English

376

Certiﬁcate in Rural Healthcare Training

CRHT

12th Standard / HSC / Matriculate

2 Semesters

Rs.500/-

English/ Gujrati/ Hindi

377

Certiﬁcate in Community Radio

CCR

10+2 or its equivalent

6 months

2 years

Rs.4800/-

English

378

Certiﬁcate in Digital Film Making

CEDFM

10+2 or BPP from IGNOU

6 months

1 year

Rs..1,00,000/-

English

379

Certiﬁcate in International Humanitarian Law

CIHL

10+2 or its equivalent OR BPP form IGNOU

6 months

2 years

Rs.2000/-

English

380

Certiﬁcate in Anti Human Traﬃcking

CAHT

10+2 or its equivalent OR BPP from IGNOU

6 months

2 years

Rs.2000/-

English

381

Certiﬁcate Programme on CCLBL Co-operation, Co-operative Law and Business Laws

i) 10+2 for in service personnel (with min. 3 years service) ii) Any Degree for Freshers

6 months

2 years

Rs.6000/-

English

382

Certiﬁcate in Human Rights CHR

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

6 months

2 years

Rs1600/-

English & Hindi

383

Certiﬁcate in Consumer Protection

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

6 months

2 years

Rs1300/-

English & Hindi

384

Certiﬁcate in Business Skills CBS

10+2 or its equivalent

6 months

2 years

Rs.1900/-

English

385

Certiﬁcate in NGO Management

CNM

10+ 2 OR Matriculate with at least three years of work experience in NGO sector

6 months

2 years

Rs.1200/-

English

386

Certiﬁcate in Performing Arts - Bharatnatyam

CPABN

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

CCP

English & Hindi

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Certiﬁcate in Performing Arts - Kathak

CPAKT

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

English & Hindi

388

Certiﬁcate in Performing Arts - Kuchipudi

CPAKP

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

English & Hindi

389

Certiﬁcate in Performing Arts – Mohiniattam

CPAMT

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

English & Hindi

390

Certiﬁcate in Performing Arts – Odissi

CPAOS

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

English & Hindi

391

Certiﬁcate in Performing Arts – Kathakali

CPAKK

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

English & Hindi

392

Certiﬁcate in Performing Arts - Manipuri

CPAMP

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

English & Hindi

393

Certiﬁcate in Performing Arts – Hindustani Music

CPAHM

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

English & Hindi

394

Certiﬁcate in Performing Arts – Karnatak Music

CPAKM

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

English & Hindi

395

Certiﬁcate in Performing Arts – Theatre Arts

CPATHA

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

English & Hindi

396

Certiﬁcate in Visual Arts Painting

CVAP

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

English & Hindi

397

Certiﬁcate in Visual Arts – Applied Arts

CVAA

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

English & Hindi

398

Certiﬁcate in Visual Arts – Sculpture

CVAS

10th Pass

1 year

2 years

Rs.12000/- = (4000 x 3) Installments

English & Hindi

399

Certiﬁcate in Indigenous Art CIAP Practices (oﬀered in NorthEastern States only)

No Bar

2 years

Rs.50/-

English & Hindi

400

Certiﬁcate Programme in Laboratory Techniques

10+2 with Science Subjects or equivalent OR Pass in higher secondary with science subject or equivalent and one year of experience of working in a school/ college/university science laboratory OR 10th Pass or equivalent with Science

6 months

2 years

Rs.2800/-

English & Hindi

401

Certiﬁcate in Teaching of CTPM Primary School Mathematics

Adult with 10th pass

6 months

2 years

Rs.1100/-

English & Hindi

402

Certiﬁcate in Disaster Management

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

6 months

2 years

Rs1700/-

English & Hindi

403

Certiﬁcate in Environmental CES Studies

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

6 months

2 years

Rs1700/-

English & Hindi

404

Certiﬁcate in HIV and Family CAFE Education

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU OR Matriculation with higher qualiﬁcation recognized by Central/State Government

6 months

2 years

Rs.1200/-

405

Certiﬁcate in Social Work CSWCJS and Criminal Justice System

Graduation in any discipline from recognized university

6 months

2 years

Rs.1000/-

English & Hindi

406

Certiﬁcate in Tourism Studies

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

6 months

2 years

Rs.1300

English & Hindi

407

P. G. Certiﬁcate in Malayalam PGCMHT Hindi Translation

Graduation

6 months

2 years

Rs.1200/-

Hindi

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CPLT

CDM

CTS

English & Hindi

S. No.

Medium of Instruction

Name of the Programme Prog. Code

Eligibility

408

Certiﬁcate in Hospital CHAA Administrative Assistance ship

10+2 pass

6 months

2 years

Rs.20,000/-

English

409

Certiﬁcate in Fire man ship

CIF

10th Pass

6 months

2 years

Rs.13500/-

Hindi

410

Certiﬁcate in Jewellery Designing

CJD

12th Pass ir BPP from IGNOU (Min. age 18 years).

6 months

2 years

Rs.12,000/-

English

411

Certiﬁcate in PC Hardware & CPHN Networking

10+2 or equivalent / ITI/ Diploma from Govt. 6 months recognised Institution

1 year

Rs.12,000/-

English

412

Certiﬁcate Course in Prosthetic & Orthotic Technicians

CPRORT

Certiﬁcate from I.T.I in any of the trades of ﬁtter/carpenter/leather. Or 10th class pass and two years of practical experience in a recognized P&O Professional.

1 Academic

Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language

413

Certiﬁcate in Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

CRETA

Have a minimum of 12 years of school or have completed 'A' level education (Min. age 18 years).

1 Academic Year

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language

414

Certiﬁcate Course in Care Giving

CCAREG

The minimum entry qualiﬁcations would be 10 months 10 th or equivalent pass.

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language

415

Certiﬁcate in Hearing Aid Technology

CHEAT

10+2 or equivalent with physics subject

6 months

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language

416

Certiﬁcate in Earmould Technology

CEART

10+2 or equivalent with physics subject

6 months

For Details Please Contact RC

English, Hindi, Regional language

417

Certiﬁcate in Communication CCITSK and IT Skills

10+2 pass with English as one of the subject 6 months

2 years

Rs.4000/-

English

418

Certiﬁcate in Stock Market

Graduate or students doing Graduate courses 6 months who are in the ﬁnal year with a minimum of 50% marks in second year can apply.

2 years

English

Rs.800/-

English & Hindi

CSMPN

Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Awareness, Appreciation and Non-Credit Programmes 419

Appreciation Course on Environment

ACE

Graduation from a Recognized University or 3 months equivalent qualiﬁcation

420

Awareness Programme on Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetables

APVPFV

Class VIII pass

1-1/2 months -

Rs.800/-

Hindi & English

421

Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming for Rural Farmers

APDF

No formal Qualiﬁcation

2 months

Rs.1000/-

Hindi

422

Short Term Training Programme for Farmers of Betel-Vine

VIII passed out progressive farmers of Betel Vine, NGO's associated with welfare of farmers of Betel Vine, Members of Self-Help Group and Co-operative Societies.

2 weeks

Rs.500/-

Bengali & English

423

Security Guard Protection (Non –Credit Programme)

SGP

Matriculate with 160 cm height (Age 18-35 years).

1 month

Rs.1200/-

Hindi

424

Security Supervisor (NonCredit Programme)

SSP

Matriculate with 160 cm height (Age 18-35 years).

1 month

Rs.1200/-

Hindi

425

Awareness-cum-Training NCDMR Packages - Mental Retardation

8th Class

3 months

Rs.210/-

English, Hindi & Tamil

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Name of the Programme Prog. Code

Eligibility

Duration in the years Min. Max.

Programme Fee

Medium of Instruction

Awareness-cum-Training Packages - Visual Impairment

NCDVI

8th Class

3 months

Rs.210/-

English, Hindi & Tamil

427

Awareness-cum-Training Packages - Cerebral Palsy

NCDCP

8th Class

3 months

Rs.210/-

English

428

Awareness-cum-Training Packages - Hearing Impairment

NCDHI

8th Class

3 months

Rs.210/-

English

429

Leadership Programme on “Nutrition Security and Sustainable Development”

LPNSSD

Graduate in any discipline or its equivalent

1 month

Rs.500/-

English

430

Appreciation Programme on Sustainability Science (online)

APSS

Graduate in any discipline or its equivalent.

1 month

1 year

Rs.500/-

English

431

Appreciation Programme on Sustainable Management of Wetlands

APSMW

Graduate in any discipline or its equivalent

1 month

6 months Rs.500/-

English

432

Computer Literacy Programme

CLP

10+2 or its equivalent from a recognised Board

1 month

Rs.600/-

English

433

Certiﬁcate in IT Services Management

CITSM

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 14 years).

3 months

Rs.3800/-

English

434

Certiﬁcate in School Services Management

CSSM

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 14 years).

3 months

Rs.3500/-

English

435

Certiﬁcate in Publishing Services Management

CPSM

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 14 years).

3 months

Rs3500/-

English

436

Certiﬁcate in Garment Manufacturing Services Management

CGMSM

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 14 years).

3 months

Rs.4000/-

English

437

Certiﬁcate in Business Entrepreneurship Development

CBED

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 14 years).

3 months

Rs3200/-

English

438

Certiﬁcate in Retail Services CRSM Management

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 14 years).

3 months

Rs.4000/-

English

439

Certiﬁcate in Security Services (Advance)

CSSA

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 14 years).

3 months

Rs.2000/-

English

440

Certiﬁcate in Desk Top Publishing

CDTP

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 12 years).

1 month

Rs.1000/-

English

441

Certiﬁcate in Communication Skills

CCS

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 12 years).

1 month

Rs.1000/-

English

442

Certiﬁcate in Garment Stitching

CGS

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 12 years).

1 month

Rs.1000/-

English

443

Certiﬁcate in Retail Marketing

CRM

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 12 years).

1 month

Rs.1000/-

English

444

Certiﬁcate in Security Services(Basic) for Security Supervisor

CSSBSS

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 12 years).

1 month

Rs.1000/-

English

445

Certiﬁcate in Security Services (Basic) for Assistant Security Oﬃcer

CSSBSO

No Formal Qualiﬁcation (Min. age 12 years).

1 month

Rs.1500/-

English

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Layout :

IANS Publishing

Cover Design :

Sh. Arif Naqvi, IGNOU

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IGNOU AT A GLANCE 445

Programmes on Oﬀer

1,27,794

6,14,242

Students Awarded Degrees/ Diplomas/Certiﬁcates at 22nd Convocation in 2011

26,77,527

Total Volume of Course Material Printed in 2010

Students Registered in 2010 (January and July 2010) Students on Rolls

Schools of Studies

Regional Centres

3,107

162,99,063 Blocks 1,549*/3,569

Audio/Video Programmes Produced Till Date (*Excluding Programmes Produced at Gyan Vani Stations)

Learner Support Centres

IGNOU Staﬀ Strength (Sanctioned/In Position)

752/447

No. of Overseas Centres (In 36 countries)

36,000

Academic Counsellors (Approx.)

2,75,508

Students who Appeared for Term-End Examination in June 2010

11,08,452

Students Awarded Degrees/ Diplomas/Certiﬁcates till 2010

Teachers and Academics

2,191/1,219

Administrative (Including Group-D Staﬀ)

13/200

Recognised State Open Universities/Dual Mode Universities and Institutes by Distance Education Council