IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Answered Questions

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Of course not. IGNOU is a recognised university by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Distance Education Bureau (DEB). Also, it is the topmost distance university in India, which foreign students also consider for degree, diploma, and certificate courses. If completed from a top university/college, a distance degree is equally relevant. Students choose distance programs for flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education at IGNOU is 10+2 or its equivalent, with a medium of instruction being English and Hindi. The programme duration is a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 36 months, with a fee structure of Rs. 3,000 for the full programme.

IGNOU BA tuition fee ranges from INR 6,800 to INR 5.2 lakh. The fee amount varies based on the selected course specialisation by the candidate. As per an official document, the open university provides fee waiver to UG candidates belonging to the SC/ ST categories. IGNOU BA fee structure may include registration fees, exam fees, and admission fee. Candidates shall note that the fee amount mentioned here is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

No, direct admission to IGNOU Diploma in Critical Care Nursing programme is not available. The programme is offered annually to In-service Registered Nurses (RN) and (RNRM) at all levels, Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and or B.Sc. in Nursing / M.Sc. Nursing candidates. Eligibility for admission includes Registered Nurse (RN) and (RNRM) at all levels (GNM/BSCN/ or above).

The college is not very strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of Certificate in Fashion Design (CFDE) at IGNOU. The eligibility criteria is 10+2 or equivalent, and there is no age limit for applicants. Additionally, no prior experience in fashion design is needed, and a basic understanding of English is helpful. The program is designed to be flexible, with a minimum duration of 6 months and a maximum duration of 2 years, allowing students to complete it at their own pace.

The college is moderately strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of Diploma in Nursing Administration at IGNOU. The eligibility criteria include nurses with B.Sc or Post Basic Degree or GNM Diploma and Registered as RNRM with 2 years of working experience. For male nurses or nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM programme, a certificate in any of the nursing course of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery is required.

To get admission to Diploma in Critical Care Nursing at IGNOU, the candidate should be a Registered Nurse (RN) and (RNRM) at all levels (GNM/BSCN/ or above). The programme is offered annually and has a duration of 1 year with a maximum duration of 3 years. The fee structure is Rs. 6,500/- for the full programme, plus registration fee and development fee as applicable. The candidate can contact the programme coordinator, Prof. Pity Koul or Ms. Rohini Sharma, at dccn@ignou.ac.in or phone number 011-29572815 for more information. The eligibility criteria include having a GNM or above qualification.