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 Food and Nutrition

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Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language

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Certificate in Community Health

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IGNOU Certificate
Fees details 2025

Fee components	Amount (for 6 - 7 months)
Tuition	₹ 900 - 15 K
One-time Payment	₹ 200 - 300
Total fee	₹ 1.1 K - 15.3 K

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The value for money rating of this course is 4.2/5 (5 Reviews).View placement details

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IGNOU Certificate
Admission dates 2025

Dates	Upcoming Events
15 Jan '26	Certificate (ODL/Online mode) (Jan 2026 session) Re-registration last date
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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Specialization	Curriculum
Certificate in Fashion Design (CFDE),IGNOU
Online Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTSOL),Centre for Online Education
Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting,IGNOU
Certificate in Yoga,IGNOU
Certificate in Organic Farming,IGNOU

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IGNOU	-/-	₹ 1 K - 15 K	-/-
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CMC Vellore Tamil Nadu Compare	-/-	₹ 500 - 1.5 K	-/-
Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar	-/-	₹ 5 K - 35 K	-/-
SAM Global University Compare	-/-	₹ 3 K - 20 K	-/-
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Placements2.5

Infrastructure4.3

Faculty & Course3.8

Campus Life4

Value for Money4.3

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Certificate in Guidance - Batch of 2022

3.6

2Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

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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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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Certificate in French Language - Batch of 2020

3.8

2Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Satisfied with the quality of education, infrastructure, faculty is helpful.

Placements: Teachers are well qualified and are helpful to students. Education quality is so good that you don't have to study other than what the teachers taught. University has a good infrastructure. Other staff are also very helpful. Almost 90% of the students were passed but not placed as I was in the certificate course.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are well-equipped and always clean. Students can access Wi-Fi all the time in university. Labs for respective students find useful and most instruments are in a good state. The library department is helpful as you can find almost every book related to your course in the collection.

Faculty: As said earlier teachers are highly qualified and very helpful to students. Sometimes I think that the course is out of the box but if they are teaching it for our better understanding so it's alright. Semester exams are pretty easy for students to pass.

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2021Read More

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Can I do M.Com from IGNOU if there is ER in graduation degree?

Answered 2 weeks ago

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Yes, you can still apply for M.Com from IGNOU even if your graduation degree shows “ER” (Essential Repeat / Enrolled Result / Backlog) — but there are a few important points to note:

IGNOU Eligibility for M.Com

Basic Requirement: You must have a B.Com, BBA, or other recognised bachelor's degree fro

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

How many times did IGNOU conduct the entrance exam for BEd in a year?

Answered 2 weeks ago

The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam is conducted once in a year preferably in March. Indira Gandhi National Open University will release the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Application form in January 2026. Direct link will be provided at Shiksha.com.

Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

What is the syllabus of BEd entrance exam in IGNOU?

Answered 2 weeks ago

The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Syllabus is released for all four subjects - General English Comprehension, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Educational and General Awareness, and Teaching Learning and Aptitude. The IGNOU BEd entrance test includes the basic teaching concepts alongside a general intellig

Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

What is the IGNOU cutoff for BEd course?

Answered a week ago

IGNOU conducts its own entrance examination for admission to Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. The IGNOU BEd cutoff for 2022 was 61 for the General AI category. The IGNOU BEd Entrance Test is an all-India level entrance test conducted by Indira Gandhi National Open University. Students can click

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

When will the IGNOU BEd admit card be released?

Answered 2 days ago

However, the dates have not yet been released. The IGNOU BEd Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released around March 2026, a few weeks before the exam.

Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

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