IGNOU offers a number of scholarships to its students, which include Government-funded scholarships:
- Government of India Scholarships: IGNOU students who belong to reserved categories, such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs), are eligible for government scholarships. These scholarships are offered by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- IGNOU Internal Scholarships: IGNOU also offers a number of internal scholarships to its students, such as the IGNOU Merit Scholarship, the IGNOU Need-Based Scholarship, and the IGNOU Sports Scholarship. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, financial need, and/or sporting achievement.
- Scholarships from other organizations: There are also a number of scholarships offered by other organizations, such as the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), and the State Governments. These scholarships are open to all students, regardless of whether they are studying at IGNOU or another university.
To find out more about the scholarships that are available to IGNOU students, please visit the IGNOU website or contact your Regional Centre.
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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Contributor-Level 9
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 a week ago
After graduation, you can apply for M.A. in Music at AAFT, provided you meet the eligibility criteria. They have an entrance process and you may need to appear for an audition and interview.
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Answered a month ago
To recieve their IGNOU ID card and books, students must complete the admission process and payment of fee. Students can download their digital ID card from the IGNOU Samarth Portal after recieving admission confirmation.
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Answered a month ago
For the IGNOU BEd Application Form 2026, the scanned passport-size photo should be in JPEG format, usually between 20KB–100KB. The scanned signature must be clear, in JPEG format, between 10KB–50KB. Uploading the correct size ensures smooth submission of the online BEd registration form.
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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.