IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University

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IGNOU Certificate Courses & Fees 2026

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Estd. 1985

Last updated on 25 Sep '25

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IGNOU Certificate (ODL/Online mode) admission 2026 is open. Other latest updates are as follows:

The re-registration portal for Jan 2026 session is open, and the last date to register is Jan 15, 2026.
The fresh registration portal is also open for Jan 2026 admission cycle, and the deadline is Jan 31, 2026.

IGNOU PG Certificate Admission 2023

At the PG Certificate level, IGNOU offers 14 courses to the students with a minimum and maximum duration of six months and two years. Admission to all these courses is offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.The following table mentions the eligibility and fee along with the medium of instruction for all PG certificate courses:

PG Certificate Specialisations	Eligibility Criteria	Medium of Instruction (MOI) & Total Fee
Cyber Law (PGCCL)	Graduate in any stream or 4th/5th-year students of 5 years integrated LLB course who have passed three years	MOI: English Total fee: INR 8,400
Patent Practice (PGCPP)	- Degree in Science/ Technology/ Medicine, 4th/5th-year students of 5 years integrated LLB who have passed three years - Learners with experience in dealing with patents and technology transfer will be preferred	MOI: English Total fee: INR 9,600
Climate Change (PGCCC)	Graduation in any stream from a recognised university	MOI: English Total fee: INR 3,800
Geoinformatics (PGCGI)	Graduation in any stream from a recognised university	MOI: English Total fee: INR 6,000
Power Distribution Management (ACPDM)	Engineering graduate/ Engineering Diploma Holders OR Science/ Commerce/ Arts graduates or equivalent with two years of experience in Power Utilities or the Electricity sector	MOI: English Total fee: INR 5,500
Industrial Safety (PGCINDS)	Graduate in Engineering/ Graduate in Science with Physics and Chemistry	MOI: English Total fee: INR 6,000
Inventory Planning and Warehousing for Engineers (PGCIPWS)	Graduate in Engineering	MOI: English Total fee: INR 6,000
Agriculture Policy (PGCAP)	Graduation in any stream	MOI: English Total fee: INR 3,600
Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS)	Graduate in any stream	MOI: English and Hindi Total fee: INR 2,400
Adult Education (PGCAE)	Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university/ institute	MOI: English Total fee: INR 3,600
Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of Visually Impaired (PGCIATIVI)	Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from a recognised university (BCA/BSc Computer Science) OR Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university with diploma/ certificate in Computer Science OR Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university subject to the condition that PGCIATIVI will only be awarded after successfully completing the CIT programme from IGNOU	MOI: English Total fee: INR 6,000
Bangla-Hindi Translation (PGCBHT)	Graduation	MOI: Hindi Total fee: INR 1,800
Malayalam-Hindi Translation (PGCMHT)	Graduation	MOI: Hindi Total fee: INR 1,800
Anuvaad evam Rupantaran mein Snatakottar Pramanpatra (PGCAR)	Graduation	MOI: Hindi Total fee: INR 3,000

IGNOU Certificate Admission 2022

IGNOU also offers 69 certificate programmes to the students across Science, Law, Nursing, Humanities, IT and other fields. The minimum and maximum duration for all these courses range from six months to two years and admission to all these courses is offered in both January & July cycle of admissions. The following table mentions the eligibility and fee along with the medium of instruction for a few certificate courses:

Certificate Specialisations	Eligibility Criteria & Medium of Instruction (MOI)	Total Fee
Certificate in Library and Information Science (CLIS)	Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent MOI: English. Students can write assignments and TEE in Hindi language also.	INR 3,000
Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM)	Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent MOI: English & Hindi	INR 2,600
Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES)	Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent MOI: English & Hindi	INR 2,400
Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (CLTA)	Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent MOI: English and Hindi	INR 1,000
Certificate in Peace Studies and Conflict Management (CPSCM)	Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent (Those who don't possess Class 12 qualification can also be admitted after clearing IGNOU's preparatory programme) MOI: English & Hindi	INR 3,500
Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN)	Eligibility: No formal qualification, minimum age must be 18 years as on the last date for receipt of admission form. Medium of Instruction: English, Hindi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Oriya.	INR 1,900
Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care (CNCC)	Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent MOI: English & Hindi	INR 2,400
Certificate in Rural Development (CRD)	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree MOI: English & Hindi	INR 1,800
Certificate in Guidance (CIG)	Eligibility: Teachers of recognised institutions OR a pass in Matriculation/ SSC (Class 10) MOI: English, Hindi and Odia	INR 2,000
Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)	Eligibility: A pass in Class 10 (SSC) OR DLC from Microsoft or equivalent MOI: English	INR 6,000

For more specialisations offered under the certificate programme, check out the below list:

Other Certificate Specialisations
Certificate in Mobile Application Development (CMAD)	Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM)	Certificate in International Humanitarian Law (CIHL)
Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTE)	Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE)	Certificate Programme in NGO Management (CNM)
Certificate in Functional English (Basic Level) (CFE)	Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System (CSWCJS)	Certificate in Business Skills (CBS)
Certificate in Urdu Language (CUL)	Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBS)	Certificate in Communication & IT Skills (CCITSK)
Certificate in Human Rights (CHR)	Certificate in Sericulture (CIS)	Advanced Certificate in Information Security (ACISE)
Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP) (Revised)	Certificate in Organic Farming (COF)	Certificate in Fashion Design (CFDE)
Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law & Business Laws (CCLBL)	Certificate in Water Harvesting & Management (CWHM)	Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)
Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking (CAHT)	Certificate in Poultry Farming (CPF)	Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT)
Certificate in Beekeeping (CIB)	Certificate in Spanish Language & Culture (CSLC)	Certificate in Newborn and Infant Nursing (CNIN)
Certificate in Arabic Language (CAL)	Certificate in German Language (CGL)	Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing (CMCHN)
Certificate in French Language (CFL)	Certificate in Persian Language (CPEL)	Certificate in Home Based Health Care (CHBHC)
Certificate in Russian Language (CRUL)	Certificate in First Aid (CFAID)	Certificate in General Duty Assistance (CGDA)
Certificate in Japanese Language (CJL)	Certificate Programme in Yoga (CPY)	Certificate in Geriatric Care Assistance (CGCA)
Certificate in Korean Language & Culture (CKLC)	Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM)	Certificate in Phlebotomy Assistance (CPHA)
Certificate in Adolescent Health and Counseling (CAHC)	Certificate in Performing Arts Hindustani Music (CPAHM)	Certificate in Home Health Assistance (CHHA)
Certificate in Visual Arts–Painting (CVAP)	Certificate in Performing Arts Karnatak Music (CPAKM)	Certificate in Community Health (CCH)
Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Art (CVAA)	Certificate in Performing Arts Bharatanatyam (CPABN)	Certificate in Energy Technology and Management (CETM)
Certificate in Performing Arts – Theatre Arts (CPATHA)	Certificate in Solid Waste Management (CSWM)	Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (Electrical Technicians)(CCPD)
Certificate in Communicative Sanskrit	Certificate in Community Radio (CCR)	Certificate in Solid Wastes Treatment Techniques (CSWATT)
Certificate in Gender, Agriculture and Sustainable Development (CGAS)	Certificate Programme in Value Education (CPVE)	-
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IGNOU Certificate and PG Certificate Application Process 2022

The application process for Certificate and PG Certificate programmes at IGNOU is completely online. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website and follow the step-by-step process of IGNOU application as mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU. Click on 'Register Online and then on 'Fresh Admission'.

Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU. Click on 'Register Online' and then on 'Fresh Admission'.

Step 2: In the next window, select ' Click here for New Registration'.

Step 3: Register online by adding all the required details.

Step 4: Log in using the credentials created during the registration process, fill out the form, pay the application fee and submit it.

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List of documents required for IGNOU application process 2022

Passport size photograph
Identity card
Academic certificate(s)
Birth certificate or documentary proof of birth
Experience certificate, if applicable

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Certificate in Fashion Design (CFDE)

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Online Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTSOL)

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Certificate in Visual Arts Painting

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Certificate in Yoga

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Certificate in Organic Farming

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Certificate in Laboratory Techniques

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Certificate in Tourism Studies

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Certificate in Food and Nutrition

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Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language

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Certificate in Japanese Language (CJL)

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Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics

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Certificate in Community Health

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Certificate in Phlebotomy Assistance

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IGNOU Certificate
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Hostel	₹ 45 K
Total fee	₹ 45 K

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IGNOU Certificate
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Dates	Upcoming Events
15 Jan '26	Certificate (ODL/Online mode) (Jan 2026 session) Re-registration last dateOngoing
31 Jan '26	Certificate (ODL/Online mode-Jan 2026) Fresh registration last date

Dates	Past Events
30 Sep '25	Certificate (ODL/Online mode-July 2025) Re-registration last date
15 Aug '25	Certificate (ODL/Online mode-July 2025) Fresh registration last date

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Certificate in Fashion Design (CFDE),IGNOU
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Certificate in Guidance - Batch of 2022

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Satisfied with IGNOU. IGNOU's facilities are good.

Placements: In my course Certificate in guidance there is no placement opportunity provided by university. In this course I learn about profile of elementary school child, socio emotional development of children, how to deal with learning problems of children and growth and development of children.

Infrastructure: During the course online study material is provided by IGNOU that is very useful for preparing for examination. Facility of egyan kosh and IGNOU app is provided by university for students that proves useful during the course. University conduct poster making completion and other competitions on time to time basis.

Faculty: Curriculum is designed very nicely. Study material provided by IGNOU clarify concepts with giving examples. Examination level was average not to hard not to easy if you study properly on weekends/1 month before examination you will able to score good percentage. Do refer to previous year question paper as it help in scoring good marks.

Reviewed on 21 May 2023Read More

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Online Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBSOL) - Batch of 2023

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

4.4

5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Our college has great faculty members and good placements.

Placements: The minimum salary package offered is 6 LPA, and the maximum is 15 LPA. Placements are offered by top companies to qualified students. Our course assists with financial development.

Infrastructure: There are very high developed facilities in our college campus, Wi-Fi connection is available over all the area, Also available of AC top facilities class room. Also a big shifted library in the college, food facilities is very healthy and reasonable due to the hygienic canteen .

Faculty: In our section, 80% of students are performing well in their studies due to the good atmosphere and good guidance. Teachers at this college are very good. They are well-educated and knowledgeable. They help us at every step. They guide students properly through each problem. They behave like our family. Semester exams are conducted very strictly. 33% is the minimum pass percentage.

Other: The event conducted at this college is memorable.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2023Read More

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Certificate in Communication and IT Skills - Batch of 2023

3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Placements: To begin with, several companies provide job opportunities. There are some foreign companies as well. The multinational companies visiting our college are Infosys, Amazon, Youtube, Tech Mahindra, and many more. They provide job opportunities at a high pay scale.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is good and better than other local colleges in our area. It has large labs and big libraries as well. Apart from that, there is a conference room which is used for academics and seminars to help students for better presentation. It also provides a doubt-solving area for students.

Faculty: We have good faculty members. They guide us well for exams and are helps to solve our all problems as far as possible. They also provide us with study material for our exams and give us assignments to prepare for our exams every semester.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2022Read More

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Certificate in Human Rights - Batch of 2021

3.6

3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

There are all good facilities and infrastructure.

Placements: This course does not need placements. In this course, you have to develop your knowledge on your own. There are not any recruiting companies for our course. This course is only to gain knowledge of human rights, and none of the students got an internship from this course. However, this course is very knowledgeable.

Infrastructure: This university infrastructure is good, and this department also has good infrastructure. It is a Wi-Fi enabled campus, and all labs are also available. This campus has all good classrooms and all good facilities. All departments are also available here. There is a library, and the standard of food served in the canteen is also good.

Faculty: On this campus, all teachers are helpful and have good knowledge in their departments. Their qualification and quality of teaching are up to a standard level. There is not any difficulty in this course, and this course is very simple. My academic percentage is 78% out of 100%.

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Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO) - Batch of 2024

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

Learning Experience: The content taught was very informative and updated.

Faculty: Faculty was fine and I attended most of the classes online so they were mostly in ppt form There were assignments for each subject that absolutely helped in exams and also improved learning

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2023Read More

Amit Kumar Jha

Discontinued (Aug 2024)- CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CIT) - Batch of 2024

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

Learning Experience: The course content about the ms office. The classes held on private institutions. So overall experience was good.

Faculty: Faculty was good & updated. Microsoft also availed the study materials. Institute faculty good aware the course. Yes that time the course was updated as per the industry demand. Also they share all the details as per the industry.

Course Support: I am good knowledge gainer.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2023Read More

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Is 36 out of 100 pass in IGNOU?

Answered Yesterday

Yes, 36 out of 100 is generally a pass in most IGNOU undergraduate (UG) courses for the theory exam. Completing assignments is as important.

Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

When to apply for IGNOU BEd 2026?

Answered a week ago

The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam forms will be out in last week of January 2026. Candidates can start applying if they wish to pursue the education course from the Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Is the NTT course available in IGNOU?

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, IGNOU offers a programme similar to NTT, known as the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE).

Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Does IGNOU pass students easily?

Answered Yesterday

No, even in IGNOU, students need to study and clear the exams. They even need to complete the assignments as 40 marks are given out of it.

Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

How to prepare for IGNOU BEd entrance exam?

Answered Yesterday

To prepare for the IGNOU BEd entrance exam, understand the syllabus (English, Reasoning, General/Educational Awareness, Teaching Aptitude). Start preparing using a study plan. Attempt previous year and mock papers.

Anshul Jindal

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