The open university also accept scholarship schemes. Students need to meet the specific criteria for selection. IGNOU offers a number of scholarships to its students, which include Government-funded scholarships. Check below details about the offered scholarship schemes by IGNOU:
- Government of India Scholarships: Students who belong to reserved categories, such as SC, ST, and OBCs, are eligible for government scholarships.
- IGNOU Internal Scholarships: There are a no. of internal scholarships, such as the Merit Scholarship, Need-Based Scholarship, and Sports Scholarship. These are awarded on the basis of merit, financial need, and/or sporting achievement.
- Scholarships from other organizations: There are scholarships offered by other organisations, such as the National Scholarship Portal, NCERT, and State Governments.
Yes, IGNOU offers scholarships to students based on merit and needs. The institute offers scholarships to the reserved category like SC/ ST. Students are also eligible for goverment scholarships.
IGNOU students, who belong to the SC/ ST/ OBC/ Minority/ PWD categories, may be eligible for fee waiver/ exemption/ reimbursement/ scholarship schemes offered by the MHRD/ UGC/ various state governments/ government departments depending upon the eligibility criteria of the students. For eligibility and procedural details, interested students should contact the concerned agencies. More information can be found in the latest IGNOU Common prospectus, which is available on the IGNOU website.
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Answered a year ago
Yes, IGNOU MBA applicants can apply for scholarship schemes offered by the Government of India. Students can apply through the official website. Contenders visit the centre and for fianancial assiatnce.
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Answered 2 years ago
As per the details collated from various sources on the web, IGNOU Scholarship 2023 application forms are currently open and the last date to apply for IGNOU Scholarships is October 22, 2023. Students who belong to reserved categories, such as SC or ST categories and those who are physically challe
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, 36 out of 100 is generally a pass in most IGNOU undergraduate (UG) courses for the theory exam. Completing assignments is as important.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, IGNOU offers a programme similar to NTT, known as the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE).
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Answered 5 days ago
The IGNOU BEd entrance exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks
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Students of IGNOU can collect the scholarship forms from the Directorate of Social Welfare (DSE) or the office of the Social Welfare Officer (SWO) in their state, fill them out, and submit them to the Regional Director at the Regional Centre where they are admitted/registered for the programme. In the next step, the Regional Director will then certify the forms. After certification, the students can collect the forms from the Regional Centre and resubmit them to the Social Welfare Officer or Directorate of Social Welfare in their state for scholarship or reimbursement of programme fees.