Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

1.      It offers various academic programmes that lead to Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. It develops and produces courses for delivery through open learning and distance education mode. IGNOU is also actively involved in research, training and extension education activities.

2.      In its capacity as an Apex Body, it co-ordinates and monitors distance education system throughout the country. IGNOU has also constituted the Distance Education Council and has provided expertise and assistance to other Open and Distance Learning Institutions in the country.

The University has emerged as the largest Open University in the world catering to the educational aspirations of more than 1.8 million learners. At present the 141 programmes at different levels are on offer through 21 schools of studies.  The University has established a network of 58 regional centres, more than 1800 study centres/ tele-learning centres all over the country and 46 overseas centres to provide easy access and effective support services to learners. 

The University provides multi-channel, multiple media teaching- learning packages in the form of self-instructional print and audio/video materials, radio and television broadcasts, face-to-face counseling/ tutoring, laboratory and hands on experience, video conferencing, interactive radio counseling, interactive multimedia CD ROM and internet based learning.