IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Courses

IGNOU BA (H) in Psychology course curriculum is inclusive of four generic/interdisciplinary courses. The candidates shall be allowed to choose the desired elective courses. Students can check below the generic courses inclulded in the curriculum:

• Indian Society: Images and Realities
• Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture
• Sustainable Development
• Rethinking Development

The Indira Gandhi National Open University offers four generic electives to the BSc (H) Anthropology course aspirants. There is a certain credit attached with each of the subject. Apart from this, the course curriculum also includes ability enhancement compulsory course (AECC). The two AECC subjects included in the curriclum are Environmental Studies and English Communication Skills.

IGNOU BSc course curriculum include subjects categories as core courses, discipline specific courses, ability enhancement courses, skill enhancement courses, and generic electives. Some of the core subjects included in the IGNOU BSc (H) Biochemistry course curriculum are:

• Molecules of Life
• Cell Biology
• Proteins
• Enzymes
• Metabolism of Carbohydrates and Lipids
• Human Physiology
• Concepts in Genetics
• Immunology, etc.

The curriculum of IGNOU MSc in Mathematics with application in Computer Science is inclusive of various subjects related to the field. It is a two-year course, which is divided into four semesters. The curriculum has semester-wise course syllabus. Some of the subjects included in the course curriculum are:

• Programming and Data Structure
• Algebra
• Probability and Statistics
• Mathematical Modelling
• Graph Theory
• Coding Theory
• Soft Computing and Its Applications, etc.

Indira Gandhi Open University MA fee structure shall include tuition fee, a one-time fee, and a registration fee. The registration fee amount is non-refundable. Candidates have to pay the fee amount after registration for admission confirmation. IGNOU MA tuition fee ranges between INR 7,000 and INR 25,000. The fee payment can be done online via credit card/debit card/net banking. This fee amount is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Candidates are selected based on their merits based on their marks in Class 10th, 12th board or even graduation for NTT courses in IGNOU. Candidates can pursue courses from IGNOU from their local regional centre. Many other central or state universities also offer this course through their directorate of distance education and candidates can pursue this course from the comfort of their homes. 

The top 5 courses offered by IGNOU are:

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS)
2. Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS)
3. MA in Russian (MRS)
4. Certificate in Business Skills
5. Certificate in Beekeeping

These courses cover a range of subjects from peace studies to tourism, Russian language, business skills, and beekeeping, providing diverse learning opportunities for students

The online courses offered by IGNOU are a great way to upskill. IGNOU offers Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses in the fields of Language studies, Humanities, Computer Science, Social Work, Tourism, Journalism, etc. Students pursing these career-oriented courses can land jobs in the corporate as well government sector. For more information on IGNOU online courses, students can visit the official website.