IGNOU Signs MoU with CII to Launch Career Edge Academy
IGNOU collaboration with CII will provide students a choice from industrial courses, integrated government apprenticeship schemes and programmes in blended formats to ensure easy access for students in tier-2 cities and rural areas.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has collaborated with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to launch the CII–IGNOU Career Edge Academy. The collaboration will provide job-oriented training programs in fields like hospitality, healthcare, IT, banking & finance, cybersecurity, event management, and various languages. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the presence of IGNOU Vice Chancellor Prof. Uma Kanjilal and senior representatives from the government and academic industry, including officials from the Ministries of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Tourism.
The CII and IGNOU will collectively offer skill-based courses, link them with government apprenticeship schemes, and offer training in both online and offline modes to the eligible students. Courses will be available in multiple languages to make them accessible for students in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, as well as rural areas of the country.
What's New in IGNOU?
Commonly asked questions
As per the official brochure released, a student is allowed to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously through ODL / Online mode, as per the illustration given below.
| Course | Details |
|---|---|
| One certificate programme with any other Programme |
Admission in both programmes can be taken in the same admission cycle |
| One UG + One PG Programme | Admission has to be taken in two different admission cycles *Admission can be taken only in specified courses. Details are available on IGNOU website |
| Two UG Programmes | |
| Two PG Programmes |
Certain programmes are not allowed under the simultaneous registration. Students are advised to visit
the official prospectus for the same. Additionally, there will be no change in the counseling/ assignment submission/ examination schedule in case dates for the above clash for the courses in which a student has taken admission.
One of the leading universities in India, IGNOU offers over 200 UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral courses via open and distance learning (ODL) mode. Candidates interested in IGNOU admission can apply through the online admission portal for ODL programmes, i.e. ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. In addition, the university launched an Online Education portal under its umbrella and now, it offers more than 40 UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses via the same.
Out of all these courses, some of the popular ones are listed below:
- BA
- BCom
- BSc
- MBA
- B.Ed
Read more on top IGNOU courses.
IGNOU MSc course of two-year is divided into semester pattern. The first year of the programme is divide into two semesters. IGNOU MSc course include theory and lab subjects. Mentioned below is the semester-wise list of subjects included in the course curriculum:
First Semester:
- Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Ecology
- Earth Processes
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Science Lab course - 1
Second Semester:
- Sustainable Natural Resource Management
- Environmental Pollution, Control and Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environmental Science Lab course - 2
- Elective Course
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a Master's programme in the Bhagavad Gita. Further, courses such as Disaster Management, Agriculture, and Home Science have also been launched by the university in order to offer flexibility, skill development and inclusivity to the students. All courses will follow the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skill development.
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