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Admission Procedure for IGNOU Courses

Published on Monday June 13, 2022 11:47 by Umesh Singla

Are you planning to get into IGNOU this year and looking for the Admission Procedure? If your answer to this question is an affirmative yes, then keep reading this article to get clear about it.

Indira Gandhi National Open University or IGNOU is the best open university you can find in India. Well known for its diverse range of courses and affordability, this university has so many regional centres in different states of India as well as abroad. Hundreds of thousands of  international candidates have also shown their interest in this university and have taken admissions in different courses and programs. Any candidate, irrespective of age, can apply to this university and get a degree or certification. They have kept their admission procedure very simple so that people are not stressed over huge admission lines or processes and can explore each course in detail and later choose their desired course. Even IGNOU Study material is available online that helps students to not bother much to find the perfect book.

Here I will give you a little tour of IGNOU's admission procedure so whenever you wish to apply, you can do it easily!

Follow the below steps to get admission to IGNOU

Check the Eligibility Criteria

To secure your admission to IGNOU, you need to check your eligibility based on the type of course or program you choose. Below are some of the popular courses and their eligibility criteria;

  • MBA: You need to have good scores in bachelor's degree and OPENMAT scores.
  • MA/M.Sc: You should pass a bachelor's degree in the respective field.
  • MCA: Bachelor's degree scores and Maths scores as well.
  • Diploma courses: This can be done either after completion of bachelor's or after 10+ 2 and depending on your score, your eligibility will be decided.
  • Ph.D.: The candidate must have an M.phil. degree or Masters's with at least 50% aggregate.

How to Fill IGNOU Application Form

  • Visit the official site of IGNOU. http://www.ignou.ac.in/
  • On the homepage, select the Register Online option.
  • From the drop-down options, select ' Fresh Admission.'
  • Click on Sign in. Fill in the details being asked and submit.
  • Once the Login credentials are sent to you, you can log in and proceed further.
  • Fill in all the required details correctly.
  • Check the fees of the course you have chosen and pay the fees.
  • Once the payment is completed, click on ' Final Submit.'
  • After submission, you can download or print your application form for further consideration.

Required Documents for IGNOU Online Registration

  • Passport size photo (<100 kb)
  • Signature photo( <100 kb)
  • Educational certificates like 10+2 report cards upload, bachelor's degree result upload not more than 400kb
  • Category proofs or certificates (< 400 kb)
  • BPL certificate (< 400 kb)
  • Birth Certificate or Age proof

Modes of Payment

Payment can be done via Debit/Credit card/Net Banking methods. The payment confirmation will be sent on the SMS or email ID. The server might take time, do not refresh while you have placed the payment.

Important note: IGNOU conducts an entrance exam twice a year. So, keep checking with the updates on the official site, do not trust updates from other websites. Always check the official site for important updates.

Conclusion

I hope I made this procedure easy for you to understand the online admission procedure at IGNOU. Share it with friends who are struggling to find the admission process for IGNOU. Thanks for reading.