IGNOU Study Material 2025 (eGyanKosh): Check Status, Download Course-Wise PDFs

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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) provides the facility of study materials to its learners. IGNOU’s Material Production and Distribution Division is responsible for sending the study material to learners across the country. IGNOU study material pdf is available in offline and online modes. Learners can get access to the study material through IGNOU’s official website, ignou.ac.in. Students need to create an account at egyankosh.ac.in/registration to download IGNOU study material. In addition to this, the IGNOU printed material/ IGNOU book are sent to the learner’s registered address through a speed post. 

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  • IGNOU Study Material Status: Download Here
  • IGNOU Study Material 2025: Download Stream-Wise PDF
  • IGNOU Assignments 2025
  • IGNOU Study Centre 2025

IGNOU Study Material Status: Download Here

Students can check the year-wise IGNOU study material status in the following table:

Academic Session

IGNOU Study Material Status Link

July 2025

Click Here

January 2025

Click Here

July 2024

Click Here

January 2024

Click Here

IGNOU Study Material 2025: Download Stream-Wise PDF

Candidates can download IGNOU study material courses-wise and stream-wise in the table provided below:

School Name

Program Name

Direct Links

School of Social Sciences

Bachelor’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

Master’s Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

Research Degree

Click here

School of Continuing Education

Bachelor’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

Master’s Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

School of Education

Bachelor’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

Master’s Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

School of Management Studies

Bachelor’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

Master’s Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

School of Engineering & Technology

Bachelor’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

School of Computer and Information Sciences

Bachelor’s Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

Master’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

School of Health Sciences

Bachelor’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

School of Law

Certificate Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

School of Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies

Bachelor’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

Master’s Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

School of Agriculture

Certificate Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

School of Gender and Development Studies

Master’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

School of Translation Studies and Training

Master’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

School of Vocational Education and Training

Certificate Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Management

Bachelor’s Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

Master’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

School of Performing & Visual Arts

Certificate Program

Click here

School of Journalism and New Media Studies

Diploma Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

School of Extension & Development Studies

Diploma Program

Click here

Master’s Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

School of Foreign Languages

Diploma Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

School of Social Work

Diploma Program

Click here

Bachelor’s Program

Click here

Master’s Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

School of Humanities

Bachelor’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

Master’s Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education

Master’s Program

Click here

School of Sciences

Bachelor’s Program

Click here

Diploma Program

Click here

Master’s Program

Click here

Certificate Program

Click here

IGNOU Assignments 2025

Students need to submit Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) assignments in order to appear for the IGNOU examinations. Learners can visit the official website of IGNOU, ignou.ac.in to download the assignments for the term-end examination. Students can download the IGNOU assignments through online or offline mode at their respective regional centers. It must be noted that it is mandatory to submit the IGNOU assignments as it has 30% marks weightage in the final exams.

IGNOU Study Centre 2025

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers various open learning courses to its students. These courses are offered across streams such as Science, Arts, Commerce, Management and Technology, among others. For the convenience of the students, IGNOU has set up multiple study centres across the country. They can choose IGNOU study centres located nearest to their accommodation. Study centres of IGNOU serves as a support system for students enrolled in various programmes. These centers provide a range of services namely, practical sessions, counseling, workshops, library facilities, and examinations, and more.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MSc courses at IGNOU?
A:

The eligibility criteria for all MSc courses are as follows:

MSc specialisations

Eligibility

Food Nutrition

BSc (Home Science) specialisation in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition or PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition or Graduate (BSc Hons) or equivalent (MBBS, BHHS, etc.) from the following background – Home Science/ Food Science and Technology, Life Science, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical, Catering along with the DNHE or CNCC or CFN offered by IGNOU (simultaneous admission for CFN/ CNCC is also permitted)

Counselling and Family Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university

Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Science/ Engineering/ Agricultural Science/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science from a recognised university

Mathematics with Application in Computer Science

- Graduate with a major or Hons in Mathematics with at least 50% aggregate - If the seats at a centre remain vacant then: Graduate with a BA/ BSc degree with Mathematics as one of the three main subjects with equal weightage, with at least 50% aggregate and 55% aggregate in the Mathematics

For more details on MSc fee, eligibility & selection,  click here

Q:   How many seats are there at IGNOU for BSc?
A:

The Indira Gandhi National Open University offer admission on a first-come-first-serve basis. There is no set seat intake at the open universities. Hence, the seat count is directly proportional to the number of applicants. IGNOU BSc seat allotment is merit-based, except for PB BSc Nursing course. For the nursing course, seats are allotted based on scores in OPENNET exam. Candidates can get a seat in the course by registering on the IGNOU admission portal in online mode.

Q:   What are the details mentioned in IGNOU BEd Scorecard?
A:
IGNOU BEd Scorecard will have the following details:
  • Candidate’s Name
  • Total Marks Obtained
  • Rank Secured
  • Candidate’s Enrollment Number
Q:   When will IGNOU results be out for PhD admission?
A:

IGNOU results for PhD admission are out on the official website of the institute. Candidates who have at least 50% aggregate in the entrance test (45% aggregate in case of SC/ ST/ OBC (Non Creamy layers)/ Differently abled persons) are shortlisted for the interview subject to the maximum limit of five times of the available seats. The entrance test carries a weightage of 70% and 30% weightage is allocated to the interview/ viva.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at IGNOU?
A:

For the IGNOU MBA course, the minimum aggregate is 50% (45% for reserved category candidates). Candidates must hold the pass certificates (original/ copies) at the time of admission. These documents are required for verification purposes. The open university verifies that the applicants meet the eligibility requirements before offering seats.

Q:   What is the time frame to get admission confirmation from IGNOU?
A:

All the admission forms submitted via the Online Admission System are scrutinised and confirmed for admission subject to the fulfilment of eligibility criteria. These forms are processed region-wise on a first-come-first-serve basis. Therefore, the time required for the processing of forms for different regional centres may vary depending on the number of applicants from the respective region. However, the university claim that within two months, every student receives admission confirmation via email or on the student portal. Read more on IGNOU admission here

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