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Indira Gandhi National Open University

Thursday, 24 August 2006

The University's Act states that, the University shall:

impart education and knowledge through various means suited to the Open and Distance Education Mode.
provide not only higher education to large sections of the population, but particularly disadvantaged segments of society.
encourage, coordinate and assist Open Universities and Distance Education systems while determining standards in such systems in the country.
provide national integration and strengthen the natural and human resources of the country through the medium of education.

IGNOU's method of instruction differs radically from that of other conventional universities. Indira Gandhi National Open University has adopted a multimedia approach to instruction. The different components being: self-instructional materials, counselling sessions, both face-to-face and via teleconferencing mode. For courses in Science, Computers, Nursing as well as Engineering and Technology, arrangements have been made to enable students undertake practical classes at select study centres.

FLEXIBILITY

In the tradition of Open Learning, IGNOU provides considerable flexibility in entry qualification, place, pace and duration of study to students. A Bachelor's Degree Programme (i.e. BA/B.Com/B.Sc.) of 3 years duration can be completed in 6 years if the student so desires.

CREDIT SYSTEM

IGNOU follows a credit system that is based on the time factor involved in studying. One credit is equivalent to 30 study hours inclusive of all learning activities. Different programmes have different credit requirements. Students have the right to collect credits at their own pace, convenience and according to their own capability. IGNOU also provides a credit transfer facility whereby credits may be transferred from any other University to IGNOU after fulfilling the necessary requirements.

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Last Updated ( Monday, 17 December 2007 )