IGNOU Invites Application for Diploma in Paralegal Practice and PG Diploma in Criminal Justice Courses
The Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP) and Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ) programmes will be offered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode for interested and eligible candidates qualifying the eligibility criteria for the respective programme for admission.
The DIPP programme is a one-of-a-kind programme that aims to equip learners with essential paralegal skills, empowering them to effectively navigate and utilize the Indian legal system. Meanwhile, the PGDCJ programme aims to offer working professionals to upskill their skills in criminal law.
IGNOU Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria
The Diploma in Paralegal Practice programme requires students to have 10+2 or above qualifications for enrollment in the programme. The duration of the programme is 1 to 3 years. The program will enable students to familiarise themselves with constitutional principles of dignity, equality, and justice, this program addresses the socio-economic disparities.
On the other hand, the Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice programme is suitable for police officials, advocates, doctors, Army personnel or any graduate interested in understanding the criminal justice system and criminal laws. The duration of the programme is 1 to 3 years.
IGNOU Admission 2025: How to Apply?
The IGNOU application form 2025 for the Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP) and Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ) programme is available in online mode at ignou.ac.in. Interested and eligible students can fill the application form subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria for their desired programme.
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IGNOU admission is conducted in two cycles, i.e. January and July. While the registrations for the January session generally get over in March, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) admission for the July session opens in June and remains open till Jul-Aug. The admissions are mainly based on the aggregate obtained by candidates in the last qualifying degree. Students who were not able to take admission in the January batch are open for admission in the July batch. Hence, the answer is almost yes.
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