IGNOU UG PG Admission Form 2024 : Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has issued an invitation for fresh admissions for the January 2024 session. Interested and eligible candidates can complete the online application form starting from December 15, 2023. Detailed information regarding the notification, eligibility criteria, qualifications, age limit, fees, online application process, important dates, application fees, application procedure, exam date, admit card availability, answer key, syllabus, results, previous papers, etc., is provided below.

IGNOU UG PG Admission 2024 Overview
Name of the institute | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
Mode of study | Distance/Online |
Also known as | IGNOU |
Year of establishment | 1985 |
Programmes Offered | 277 |
Mode of application | Online/Offline |
Number of regional centres | 67 |
Number of study centres | 2667 |
Important Dates
Form Start | 15-12-2023 |
Last Date | 15-02-2024 |
Admit Card | Update Soon |
Exam Date | December 2024 |
IGNOU UG Eligibility Criteria 2024
Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies (BTS) | Class 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU to be eligible. |
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) (Revised) | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks for general category and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PH categories.ORBachelor’s Degree with Diploma (one year) in Library Science will also be eligible OR iii) Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of working experience in Library and Information Centre will also be allowed to take admissions into the course |
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Class 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU to be eligible. |
Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (BDP)-B.A./B.Com/B.Sc. | For B.A. – Candidates should have completed their 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU.For B.Com – Candidates should have completed their 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU.For B.Sc. – Candidates should have cleared 10+2 with science subjects or its equivalent qualification to be eligible. |
Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme (BPP) | Candidates need no formal education. They need to be at least 18 years of age. |
Bachelors of Education | Candidates need to have a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation and/or post-graduation in Sciences/Commerce/Humanity/Social Sciences. Candidates with a Bachelors in Engineering or Technology with a specialisation in Mathematics and Science with 55% marks or any other equivalent qualification. Along with the aforementioned qualification, candidates also require to be trained in-service teachers in elementary education. Or they should have completed a teacher education programme through face-to-face mode which is recognized by NCTE. There will be a relaxation of 5% in the eligibility requirements for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD categories. Relaxations will be given to Kashmiri migrants and war widow candidates as per the rules of the university. |
B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) (BScN(PB) | Class 10+2 with a Diploma of three years in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with at least two years of experience in the profession. (Male nurses or nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM Programme should possess a certificate in any of the nursing courses of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery).ORCandidates who have cleared their Class 10th (matriculation) or its equivalent with a diploma of three years in General Nursing and Midwifery with at least five years of experience in the profession. (Male nurses or nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM Programme should possess a certificate in any of the nursing courses of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery) |
IGNOU PG 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
Master of Arts in Rural Development (MARD) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy (MSCCFT) | Bachelor’s degree with a specialisation in subjects like Child Development, Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development and Family Relationships, Human Development and Childhood Studies, Psychology, Home Science, Social Work, Medicine or other allied disciplines. Allied disciplines include Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Education, MBBS or equivalent qualification in Unani, Ayurveda, Nursing, Siddha or Homeopathy Medicines, Nursing etc. from a recognized University are eligible.ORBachelor’s degree along with a higher degree in any of the aforementioned subjects or a Bachelor’s Degree along with a PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from a recognized University will also be accepted for admissions into the course. |
Master of Science (Dietetics and Food Services Management) (MSCDFSM) | B.Sc. (Home Science) specialisation in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition.ORCandidates with a PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition or B.Sc. graduates or equivalent like BHHS, MBBS, etc. from the following streams – Life Science, Microbiology, Medical, Home Science/ Food Science and Technology, Catering, Pharmaceutical along with a DNHE/CFN/CNCC offered by IGNOU (Simultaneous admission for CNCC/CFN is also allowed) are also eligible. |
Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM) | Category 1: Candidates who have done BTS/BA(Tourism)/B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration(BHM)/ Bachelor’s in Hotel Management (approved by AICTE)/ graduation in any field with a Diploma in Tourism recognized in the University system or by AICTE are eligible.Category 2: Bachelor’s degrees in any field are eligible, but they will have to pass four extra tourism foundation courses during the course of their study. |
Master of Arts in English (MEG) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Arts in Hindi (MOH) | To be eligible, candidates need a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Social Work (MSW) | To be eligible, candidates need a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Social Work (Counselling) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Arts in Philosophy (MAPY) | Candidates require a bachelor’s degree or equivalent to be eligible. |
Master of Arts in Economics (MEC) | bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Arts in Education (MAEDU) | Candidates with a bachelor’s degree with or without a degree in education will be eligible for the course. |
Master of Arts in History (MAH) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Arts in Political Science (MPS) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Arts in Sociology (MSO) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
MA in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MGPS) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Arts in Psychology (MAPC) | To be eligible, candidates need a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) | Bachelor’s degree in Library and/or Information Science or Associateship from DRTC/NISCAIR to be eligible. |
Master in Anthropology (MAAN) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Arts (Development Studies) (MADVS) | Graduate in any discipline. |
Master of Arts in Adult Education (MAAE) | Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university or institute to be considered eligible. |
Master of Arts in Women’s & Gender Studies (MAWGS) | Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university to be eligible. |
Master of Arts in Gender and Development Studies (MAGD) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
Master of Commerce (MCOM) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
M.Sc. Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science (MSCMACS) | Graduates with a Major or Honours in Mathematics with a minimum aggregate of 50% will be eligible for the course. |
Master of Arts in Translation Studies (MATS) | Graduates in any discipline with sufficient knowledge of Hindi and English. |
Master of Arts in Distance Education (MADE) | Candidates need to be graduates in any discipline to be eligible for the course.ORThose who have completed PGDDE from IGNOU can take lateral entry directly into the second year of MA (Distance Education). |
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