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IGNOU PG Diploma Courses & Fees
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IGNOU PG Diploma (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.
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IGNOU PG Diploma Eligibility & Highlights 2024
IGNOU PG Diploma course is offered across various streams, such as Humanities, Science, Law and Software & IT, among others. The duration for all these courses is one year. However, the maximum duration for these courses can go up to three years.
The following table mentions the eligibility and fee along with the medium of instruction and admission cycle for a few PG diploma courses:
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PG Diploma Specialisations |
Eligibility Criteria |
Medium of instruction & Admission Cycle |
|---|---|---|
|
Rural Development (PGDRD) |
Any bachelor’s degree |
Medium of instruction: English & Hindi Admission cycle: Offered in both the January & July cycle of admissions. |
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Counselling and Family Therapy (PGDCFT) |
Any bachelor’s degree from a recognised university |
Medium of instruction: English Admission cycle: Offered only in July cycle |
|
Translation (PGDT) |
Any bachelor’s degree |
Medium of instruction: Hindi Admission cycle: Offered in both the January & July cycle of admissions. |
|
International Business Operations (PGDIBO) |
Any bachelor’s degree or equivalent |
Medium of instruction: English & Hindi Admission cycle: Offered in both the January & July cycle of admissions. |
|
Applied Statistics |
Graduation in any discipline. |
Medium of instruction: English Admission cycle: Offered in both the January & July cycle of admissions. |
|
Environment and Sustainable Development (PGDESD) |
Graduate from a recognised university/ institution |
Medium of instruction: English Admission cycle: Offered in both the January & July cycle of admissions. |
|
Analytical Chemistry (PGDAC) |
Science graduates with Chemistry or BPharma or BTech degree holders |
Medium of instruction: English Admission cycle: Offered in both the January & July cycle of admissions. |
|
Disaster Management (PGDDM) |
Graduate in any discipline |
Medium of instruction: English & Hindi Admission cycle: Offered in both the January & July cycle of admissions. |
The university also offers a few Management PG Diplomas, check out the details here. The PDF contains information about the following courses:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
IGNOU PG Diploma Fees 2024
Candidates are required to pay the course fee amount to enrol successfully in IGNOU courses. The total tuition fee for the diploma courses ranges between INR 1,600 and INR 60,000. This fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.
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| Fee components | Amount (for 1 year - 18 months) |
|---|---|
₹ 2.4 K - 60 K | |
₹ 200 - 500 | |
₹ 2.6 K - 60.5 K |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
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IGNOU PG Diploma Admission Dates 2024
The below table showcases IGNOU PG Diploma admission dates:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
15 Jan '26 | PG Diploma (ODL/Online mode) (Jan 2026 session) Re-registration last date |
31 Jan '26 | PG Diploma (ODL/Online mode-Jan 2026) Fresh registration last date |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
31 Mar '25 | PG Diploma Application 2025 last date (with late fee INR 200/-) |
IGNOU PG Diploma Admission 2024: How to Apply?
The application process for the PG Diploma at IGNOU is online. Students must visit the official website. The step-by-step process of the PG Diploma application is as follows:
- Visit the official website. Click on 'Register Online' and then on 'Fresh Admission'.
- Select ' Click here for New Registration'.
- Register online with all the required details.
- Log in using the credentials created during the registration process. Fill the form, pay the application fee and submit it.
Read more:
- Check out the step-by-step process of IGNOU application with form screenshots here.
- For more instructions on the application process click here
List of documents required for application process:
- Passport size photograph
- Identity card
- Academic certificate(s)
- Birth certificate or documentary proof of birth
- Experience certificate, if applicable
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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Yes, an IGNOU BEd degree is fully valid for government jobs in India, as IGNOU is a Central University recognised by UGC and DEB, and its degrees are treated as equivalent to regular degrees for all major government exams (UPSC, SSC, Teaching, etc.), provided you meet specific subject/marks criteria
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