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COMMON

PROSPECTUS

JULY-2020

Diplomas

Certificates

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, INDIA | www.ignou.ac.in

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Electronic version of the prospectus is available

for download at: http://www.ignou.ac.in

RECOGNITION

IGNOU is a NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 (Act No. 50 of 1985). IGNOU

Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are

recognised by all the member institutions of the Association of Indian

Universities (AIU) and are at par

with Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates of all Indian Universities/Deemed

Universities/Institutions.

Prepared & vetted at:

Student Registration Division

Compiled & Composed by:

Dr. V. P. Rupam, Deputy Director, SRD

Dr. Manoj Tirkey, Asst. Director, SRD

Word Processing Assistant: Ms. Neeraj Kajla

CUT OFF DATES

Please check the admission advertisement in

National Dailies and on IGNOU Website

www.ignou.ac.in for last dates of submission of admission form in January & July Cycles.

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Contents

1 THE UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................................................ 9

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 9

1.2 Prominent Features ...................................................................................................................... 9

1.3 Important Achievements ............................................................................................................ 9

1.4 The Schools of Studies ................................................................................................................. 9

1.5 Academic Programmes .............................................................................................................. 10

1.6 Course Preparation.................................................................................................................... 10

1.7 Credit System ............................................................................................................................ 10

1.8 Support Services ........................................................................................................................ 11

1.9 Programme Delivery .................................................................................................................. 11

1.10 Web Enabled Academic Support (WEAS) ................................................................................... 12

1.11 Evaluation System ..................................................................................................................... 12

1.12 International Students Residing in India ................................................................................... 14

1.13 Online Admission System ........................................................................................................... 14

1.14 eGyan Kosh ................................................................................................................................ 14

1.15 IGNOU e-Content Mobile App..................................................................................................... 14

1.16 Vidya Lakshmi Portal ................................................................................................................. 14

1.17 Course-wise Registration and Certification Scheme (CRCS) ..................................................... 15

2 PROGRAMMES ........................................................................................ 17

2.1 Bachelor of Arts (BAG) .............................................................................................................. 17

2.2 Bachelor of Commerce (BCOMG) ............................................................................................... 29

2.3 Bachelor of Science (BSCG) ....................................................................................................... 31

2.4 Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) ............................................................................... 41

2.5 Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLIS) (Revised) ............................................ 42

2.6 Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS) .................................................................................. 42

2.7 Bachelor of Social Work (BSWG) (Revised Syllabus) ................................................................. 44

2.8 Bachelor of Business Administration (Retailing) (BBARL) ......................................................... 45

2.9 Bachelor of Arts (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management (BAVTM) ..................................... 47

3 BACHELOR'S (HONOURS) DEGREE PROGRAMMES .................................................................... 51

3.1 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics (BAECH) ........................................................................ 58

3.2 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History (BAHIH) ............................................................................. 58

3.3 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Political Science (BAPSH) ............................................................... 59

3.4 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology (BAPCH) ...................................................................... 60

3.5 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Public Administration (BAPAH) ...................................................... 60

3.6 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Sociology (BASOH) ......................................................................... 61

3.7 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Anthropology (BSCANH) .......................................................... 62

3.8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biochemistry (BSCBCH) ........................................................ 65

3.9 Bachelor of Arts English (Honours) (BAEGH) ............................................................................ 70

3.10 ȡ ȡͬ () ǑȲȣ (ȢȢ) ............................................................................................ 75

4 ........................................................................................... 79

4.1 Master of Commerce (MCOM) .................................................................................................... 79

4.2 Master of Arts (English) (MEG) ................................................................................................. 79

4.4 Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS) ................................................................................... 81

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4.5 Master of Arts (History) (MAH) .................................................................................................. 82

4.6 Master of Arts (Sociology) (MSO) .............................................................................................. 83

4.7 Master of Arts (Psychology) (MAPC) .......................................................................................... 83

4.8 Master of Arts (Economics) (MEC) ............................................................................................. 84

4.9 Master of Arts (Public Administration) (MPA) .......................................................................... 85

4.10 Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) ................................................................. 86

4.11 Master of Arts (Anthropology) (MAAN) ..................................................................................... 87

4.12 Master of Arts (Gandhi and Peace Studies) (MGPS) .................................................................. 88

4.13 Master of Computer Applications (MCA_NEW) (Revised) ......................................................... 89

4.14 Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MARD) ............................................................................ 90

4.15 Master of Science (Food Nutrition) (MSCDFSM) ........................................................................ 90

4.16 Master of Science (Counselling and Family Therapy) (MSCCFT) ............................................... 92

4.17 Master of Social Work (MSW) .................................................................................................... 94

4.18 Master of Social Work (Counselling) (MSWC) ........................................................................... 95

4.19 Master of Arts (Education) (MAEDU) ......................................................................................... 96

4.20 Master of Arts (Distance Education) (MADE) ............................................................................ 98

4.21 Master of Arts (Adult Education) (MAAE) ................................................................................. 99

4.22 Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM) ............................................................... 100

4.23 Master of Arts (Philosophy) (MAPY) ........................................................................................ 101

4.24 Master of Science (Environmental Science) (MSCENV) ........................................................... 103

4.25 Master of Arts (Development Studies) (MADVS) .................................................................... 104

4.26 Master of Arts (Women and Gender Studies) (MAWGS) ......................................................... 105

4.27 Master of Arts (Gender and Development Studies) (MAGD) .................................................... 107

4.28 Master of Arts (Translation Studies) (MATS) ........................................................................... 109

4.29 Master of Science (Mathematics with Application in Computer Science) (MSCMACS) ............ 109

4.30 Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication) (MAJMC)............................................ 111

5 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES ............................................................................. 114

5.1 Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) ........................................................ 114

5.2 Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy (PGDCFT) ................................... 114

5.3 Post Graduate Diploma in Translation (PGDT) ......................................................................... 115

5.4 Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO) ............................... 116

5.5 Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics (PGDAST) .......................................................... 116

5.6 Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development (PGDESD) ................ 118

5.7 Post Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (PGDAC) ....................................................... 118

5.8 Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM) .................................................... 119

5.9 Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH) ................................................................. 120

5.10 Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) ............................ 121

5.11 Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS) .......................................... 122

5.12 Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) ............................................................ 123

5.13 Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET) .................................................. 124

5.14 Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management (PGDSLM) ........................... 125

5.15 Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration (PGDEMA) ............ 126

5.16 Post Graduate Diploma in Pre Primary Education (PGDPPED) ............................................... 126

5.17 Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Education (PGDAE) ............................................................... 127

5.18 Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development (PGDUPDL) .............................. 128

5.19 Post Graduate Diploma in Development Studies (PGDDVS) ................................................... 129

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5.20 Post Graduate Diploma in Animal Welfare (PGDAW)............................................................... 130

5.21 Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (PGDCSR) .................................... 130

5.22 Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC) (Revised) ............ 131

5.23 Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production (PGDAPP) ....................................... 132

5.24 Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PGDFSQM) ....................... 133

5.25 Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security (PGDIS) ....................................................... 134

5.26 Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management (PGDPSM) ............................. 135

5.27 Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR) .......................................... 136

5.28 Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ) ................................................................ 137

5.29 Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental and Occupational Health (PGDEOH) .......................... 137

5.30 Post Graduate Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies (PGDFCS) ......................................... 138

5.31 Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science (PGDSS) ..................................................... 139

5.32 Studies (PGDWGS)......................................... 140

5.33 Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing (PGDBP) .............................................................. 141

5.34 Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Counselling (PGDCOUN) ............................................. 141

5.35 Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM) ............................. 142

5.36 Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM) ......................................................... 143

5.37 Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDMCH) ........................................... 144

5.38 Post Graduate Diploma in HIV Medicine (PGDHIVM) .............................................................. 145

5.39 Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA_NEW)......................................... 146

6 DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES .......................................................................................................... 148

6.1 Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE) ......................................................... 148

6.2 Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education (DNHE) ................................................................... 148

6.3 Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration and Development (DPLAD) ................................ 149

6.4 Diploma in Event Management (DEVMT) .................................................................................. 150

6.5 Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) ............................................................................................ 150

6.6 Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE) .......................................................................... 151

6.7 Diploma Programme in Urdu (DUL) ......................................................................................... 152

6.8 Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetables (DVAPFV) .................................. 152

6.9 Diploma in Dairy Technology (DDT) ......................................................................................... 153

6.10 Diploma in Meat Technology (DMT) ......................................................................................... 154

6.11 Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM) ............................................................................ 155

6.12 ............................................. 156

6.13 Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE) ......................................................................... 157

6.14 Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing Finance and Accounting (DBPOFA) ...................... 157

6.15 Diploma in Modern Office Practice (DMOP) ............................................................................ 158

6.16 Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP) ...................................................................................... 159

6.17 Diploma in Aquaculture (DAQ) ................................................................................................. 160

6.18 Diploma in Retailing (DIR) ....................................................................................................... 161

6.19 Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language (DTG) ................................................. 161

6.20 Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA) .............................................................................. 162

6.21 Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (DCCN) ................................................................................. 163

6.22 Diploma in Theatre Arts (DTH) ................................................................................................. 163

6.23 Diploma in Value Education (DPVE) ......................................................................................... 164

7 POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES ....................................................................... 165

7.1 Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law (PGCCL) ..................................................................... 165

7.2 Post Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice (PGCPP) ............................................................ 165

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7.3 Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change (PGCCC) ......................................................... 166

7.4 Post Graduate Certificate in Geoinformatics (PGCGI) ............................................................. 167

7.5 Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management (ACPDM) ....................................... 168

7.6 Post Graduate Certificate in Industrial Safety (PGCINDS) ...................................................... 169

7.7 Post Graduate Certificate in Inventory Planning and Warehousing for Engineers (PGCPWS) 169

7.8 Post Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy (PGCAP) ......................................................... 170

7.9 Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS) .......................................... 171

7.10 Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Education (PGCAE) ............................................................ 171

7.11 Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of

Visually Impaired (PGCIATIVI) ................................................................................................. 172

7.12 Post Graduate Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation (PGCBHT) ........................................... 172

7.13 Post Graduate Certificate in Malayalam-Hindi Translation (PGCMHT).................................... 173

7.14 Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Management of CBRNE Disasters (PGCMDM) ................ 173

8 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES.................................................................................................... 176

8.1 Certificate in Library and Information Science (CLIS)............................................................. 176

8.2 Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM) .............................................................................. 176

8.3 Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES) ............................................................................ 177

8.4 Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (CLTA) ................... 177

8.5 Certificate in Peace Studies and Conflict Management (CPSCM) ............................................ 178

8.6 Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN) ................................................................................... 178

8.7 Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care (CNCC) ......................................................................... 179

8.8 Certificate in Rural Development (CRD) ................................................................................... 179

8.9 Certificate in Guidance (CIG) ................................................................................................... 180

8.10 Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) ............................................................................ 180

8.11 Certificate in Mobile Application Development (CMAD) ......................................................... 181

8.12 Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTE) .......................................... 181

8.13 Certificate in Functional English (Basic Level) (CFE) ............................................................... 182

8.14 Certificate in Urdu Language (CUL) .......................................................................................... 182

8.15 Certificate in Human Rights (CHR) ......................................................................................... 183

8.16 Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP) (Revised) ............................................................... 183

8.17 Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law & Business Laws (CCLBL) .............................. 184

8.18 Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking (CAHT) .......................................................................... 184

8.19 Certificate in International Humanitarian Law (CIHL) ............................................................ 185

8.20 Certificate Programme in NGO Management (CNM)................................................................ 185

8.21 Certificate in Business Skills (CBS) ......................................................................................... 186

8.22 Certificate in Communication & IT Skills (CCITSK) ................................................................. 187

8.23 Advanced Certificate in Information Security (ACISE) ............................................................ 187

8.24 Certificate in Fashion Design (CFDE)........................................................................................ 188

8.25 Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) ....................................................................................... 189

8.26 Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT) ....................................................... 189

8.27 Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM) ......................... 190

8.28 Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE) ................................................................... 190

8.29 Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System (CSWCJS) ......................................... 191

8.30 Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBS) ....................................................................................... 191

8.31 Certificate in Sericulture (CIS) ................................................................................................. 192

8.32 Certificate in Organic Farming (COF) ...................................................................................... 193

8.33 Certificate in Water Harvesting & Management (CWHM) ........................................................ 193

8.34 Certificate in Poultry Farming (CPF) ........................................................................................ 194

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8.35 Certificate in Beekeeping (CIB) ............................................................................................... 194

8.36 Certificate in Arabic Language (CAL) ....................................................................................... 195

8.37 Certificate in French Language (CFL) ....................................................................................... 195

8.38 Certificate in Russian Language (CRUL) ................................................................................. 196

8.39 Certificate in Japanese Language (CJL) .................................................................................. 196

8.40 Certificate in Korean Language & Culture (CKLC) ................................................................... 197

8.41 Certificate in Spanish Language & Culture (CSLC) .................................................................. 197

8.42 Certificate in German Language (CGL) .................................................................................... 198

8.43 Certificate in Persian Language (CPEL) .................................................................................... 198

8.44 Certificate in First Aid (CFAID) ................................................................................................ 199

8.45 Certificate Programme in Yoga (CPY) ...................................................................................... 199

8.46 Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM) ...................................................... 200

8.47 Certificate in Newborn and Infant Nursing (CNIN) ................................................................. 201

8.48 Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing (CMCHN) ..................................................... 202

8.49 Certificate in Home Based Health Care (CHBHC) ................................................................. 202

8.50 Certificate in General Duty Assistance (CGDA) ........................................................................ 203

8.51 Certificate in Geriatric Care Assistance (CGCA) ...................................................................... 203

8.52 Certificate in Phlebotomy Assistance (CPHA) .......................................................................... 204

8.53 Certificate in Home Health Assistance (CHHA) ....................................................................... 205

8.54 Certificate in Community Health (CCH) ................................................................................... 206

8.55 Certificate in Adolescent Health and Counseling (CAHC) ........................................................ 206

8.56 Certificate in Visual Arts Painting (CVAP) ........................................................................... 207

8.57 Certificate in Visual Arts Applied Art (CVAA) ........................................................................ 208

8.58 Certificate in Performing Arts Theatre Arts (CPATHA) ......................................................... 208

8.59 Certificate in Performing Arts Hindustani Music (CPAHM) ...................................................... 209

8.60 Certificate in Performing Arts Karnatak Music (CPAKM)......................................................... 209

8.61 Certificate in Performing Arts Bharatanatyam (CPABN) ......................................................... 210

8.62 Certificate in Energy Technology and Management (CETM) ................................................... 211

8.63 Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (Electrical Technicians) (CCPD)................. 211

8.64 Certificate Programme in Value Education (CPVE) ................................................................. 213

8.65 Certificate in Solid Waste Management (CSWM) ..................................................................... 214

8.66 Certificate in Community Radio (CCR) ..................................................................................... 215

9 AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION PROGRAMMES ................................................................... 216

9.1 Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming (APDF) ................................................................... 216

9.2 Appreciation Course on Environment (ACE) ........................................................................... 216

9.3 Appreciation Course on Population and Sustainable Development (ACPSD) ......................... 217

10 UNIVERSITY RULES .................................................................................................................. 219

10.1 Educational Qualifications Awarded By Private Institutions .................................................. 219

10.2 Validity of Degree for Admission ............................................................................................. 219

10.3 Acceptance year .......................................................................... 219

10.4 Incomplete and Late Applications............................................................................................ 219

10.5 Validity of Admission ................................................................................................................ 220

10.6 Simultaneous Registration ....................................................................................................... 220

10.7 Re-Registration ........................................................................................................................ 220

10.8 Additional time for Learners with Disability ............................................................................. 220

10.9 Reservation .............................................................................................................................. 220

10.10 Scholarships .................................................................................................................... 220

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10.11 Fee Exemption for SC/ST Students under the SCSP and TSP Schemes ......................... 221

10.12 Cancellation of Admission and Refund of Fee ................................................................ 221

10.13 Waiver of IGNOU Programme fee for Jail Inmates ........................................................ 221

10.14 Study Material and Assignments .................................................................................... 221

10.15 Change of Elective/Course.............................................................................................. 221

10.16 Change of Medium .......................................................................................................... 222

10.17 Change of Programme ..................................................................................................... 222

10.18 Credit Transfer ................................................................................................................ 222

10.19 Counselling and Examination Centre .............................................................................. 222

10.20 Correction of Address and Study Centre Change ............................................................ 222

10.21 Change of Region............................................................................................................ 222

10.22 Eligibility for Term End Examinations ............................................................................. 223

10.23 Foreign Students ............................................................................................................. 223

10.24 Guidelines for Admission in respect of International Students residing in India .......... 223

10.25 Change of Category ........................................................................................................ 224

10.26 Correction/Change of Name/Surname of Learner ......................................................... 224

10.27 Disputes on Admission & other University Matters ........................................................ 224

10.28 Recognition of IGNOU Programmes................................................................................ 224

10.29 Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) for admission in Central

Educational Institutions ........................................................................................................... 224

10.30 Digital Study Material ...................................................................................................... 225

10.31 KVS Employees ................................................................................................................ 225

11 PREVENTION OF MALPRACTICE/NOTICE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC ........................................... 226

12 PLACEMENT SERVICES ............................................................................................................. 226

13 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CELL ..................................................................................................... 226

14 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL: WHOM TO CONTACT FOR WHAT .................................................... 227

15 ADDRESSES & CODES OF REGIONAL CENTRES ........................................................................ 229

16 LIST OF CODES ......................................................................................................................... 240

16.1 STATE CODE ............................................................................................................................ 240

16.2 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION CODE .................................................................................... 240

16.3 LIST OF BOARD CODES ............................................................................................................ 241

16.4 LIST OF UNRECOGNIZED SCHOOL BOARDS*........................................................................... 242

16.5 LIST OF VOLUNTARY HINDI INSTITUTIONS ........................................................................... 246

17 IGNOU POLICY REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT THE WORKPLACE ............................. 249

18 APPLICATION FORM : INSTRUCTIONS AND CODES ................................................................ 252

19 SUMMARY LIST OF PROGRAMMES ........................................................................................... 273

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1 THE UNIVERSITY

1.1 Introduction

The Indira Gandhi National Open University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 to achieve the

following objectives: democratising higher education by taking it to the doorsteps of the learners,

providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it irrespective of age, region, religion and gender,

offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocational orientation to the courses, and

promoting and developing distance education in India.

1.2 Prominent Features

IGNOU has certain unique features such as:

national jurisdiction with international presence flexible admission rules individualised study: flexibility in terms of place, pace and duration of study use of latest information and communication technologies nationwide student support services network cost-effective programmes modular approach to programmes resource sharing, collaboration and networking with conventional universities, open universities and other institutions/organisations socially and academically relevant analysis, and convergence of open and conventional education systems

1.3 Important Achievements

Emergence of IGNOU as the largest Open University in the world. Recognition as Centre of Excellence in Distance Education by the Commonwealth of Learning (1993). Award of Excellence for Distance Education Material by Commonwealth of Learning (1999).

Launch of a series IGNOU is the nodal agency for

these channels and regular transmissions are done from the studios at Electronic Media Production

Centre (EMPC), IGNOU.

Regular educational broadcast with facility for live interaction

Student enrolment has reached 3 million.

UNESCO has declared IGNOU as the largest institution of higher learning in the world in 2010.

Largest network of learning support system.

Declaration of Term-end result within 45 days.

1.4 The Schools of Studies

With a view to develop interdisciplinary programmes, the University operates through its Schools of Studies.

Each School is headed by a Director who arranges to organise its academic programmes and courses in

coordination with the School faculty and staff, and different academic, administrative and service divisions

of the University. The emphasis is on providing a wide choice of courses at different levels. The following Schools of Studies are in operation currently:

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School of Humanities (SOH)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)

School of Sciences (SOS)

School of Education (SOE)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)

School of Engineering and Technology (SOET)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)

School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)

School of Agriculture (SOA)

School of Law (SOL)

School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)

School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)

School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Management (SOTHSM) School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS)

School of Social Work (SOSW)

School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET) School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)

School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)

School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)

School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA)

1.5 Academic Programmes

The University offers Certificates, Diplomas, Advance Diplomas, Post Graduate Diplomas and Degrees, which are

conventional as well as innovative. Most of these programmes have been developed after an initial survey of

the need for such programmes. They are launched with a view to fulfilling the lneeds for: certification, improvement of skills, acquisition of professional qualifications, continuing education and professional development at workplace, self-enrichment, diversification and updating of knowledge, and empowerment.

1.6 Course Preparation

Learning material is specially prepared by teams of experts drawn from different universities and specialized

institutions in the area spread throughout the country as well as in-house faculty. The material is scrutinized

by the content experts, in -house faculty and edited by the language experts at IGNOU before these are finally

sent for printing. Similarly, audio and video materials are produced in consultation with the course writers, in-

house faculty and producers. The material is previewed and reviewed by the faculty as well as outside experts

and edited/modified, wherever necessary, before they are finally dispatched to the students, Study Centres and

Telecast through Gyan Darshan.

1.7 Credit System

a) Defining Credit in ODL The University follows most of its programmes. Each credit in our system is

equivalent to 30 hours of learner study comprising all learning activities (i.e. reading and comprehending

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the print material, listening to audio, watching video, attending counselling sessions, teleconference and

writing assignment responses). Thus, a 4-credit course involves 120 hours of study and a 6-credit course

involves 180 hours of study. This helps the learner to know the academic effort he/she has to put in, to

successfully complete a course. Completion of an academic programme (Degree or Diploma) requires

successful completion of the assignments, practical, projects and the Term-End Examination as per

requirement of each course in a programme. b) Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) The Degree Programmes offered through this prospectus follow the Choice Based Credit System

(CBCS) introduced by UGC. The CBCS provides the learner with flexibility to study the subjects/courses at

their own pace; greater choice of inter-disciplinary, intra-disciplinary and skill-based courses; and

mobility to different institutions for studies. The system has the following advantages:

Allows learners to choose a combination of inter-disciplinary, intra-disciplinary courses, skill oriented

courses (even from other disciplines according to their learning needs, interests and aptitude). Makes education broad-based and at par with global standards.

Offers flexibility for learners to study at different times and at different institutions to complete the

programme. Credits earned at one institution can be transferred to another institution.

1.8 Support Services

In order to provide individualized support to its learners, the University has a large number of Study Centres,

spread across the country. These Study Centres are coordinated by 67 Regional Centres and Recognised Regional

Centres. At the Study Centres, the learners interact with the Academic Counselors and other learners, refer to

books in the Library, watch/listen to video/audio programmes and interact with the Coordinator on administrative

and academic matters. The list of Regional Centres is given in this Prospectus. Support services are also provided

through Work Centres, Programme Study Centres, Skill Development Centres and Special Study Centres.

In case the number of students enrolled in a program is small, the University shall provide

Technology Enabled Learner Support (TELS) through Gyan Darshan / Gyan Vani / Swayam Prabha/

Web based support.

1.9 Programme Delivery

The methodology of instruction in this University is different from that of the conventional Universities. The Open

University system is more learner-oriented and the learner is an active participant in the pedagogical (teaching

and learning) process. Most of the instructions are imparted through distance education methodology as per the

requirement. The University follows a multimedia approach for instruction, which comprises:

a) Self Instructional Printed Material: The printed study material (written in self-instructional style) for

both theory and practical components of the programmes is provided to the learners in the form of a single

print book and/or e-book, comprising blocks and units or in the form of separate printed blocks for every

course (on an average 1 block per credit). A block which comes in the form of a booklet usually

comprises 3 to 5units. Audio-Visual Material Aids: The learning package contains audio and video programmes which have

been produced by the University for better clarification and enhancement of understanding of the course

material given to the learners. A video programme is normally of 25-30 minutes duration.

b) The Video content is available on eGyan kosh (www.egyankosh.ac.in) the digital learning repository of the

University.

The video programmes are also telecast on National Network of Gyan Darshan and Swayamprabha channels. All Gyan Vani stations broadcast curriculum-based audio programmes as

per their schedule that is notified in advance. In addition, some selected stations of All India Radio also

broadcast the audio programmes. Learners can confirm the dates for the programmes from their study

centres. The information is also provided through the university website.

c) Counselling Sessions: Normally counselling sessions are held as per schedule drawn by the Study

Centres. These are mostly held outside the regular working hours of the host institutions where the

study centres are located. However, in case the number of students in a programme is small,

face-to-face counselling shall not be organized. In such cases the University shall provide

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Web Enabled Academic Support to the learners.

d) Teleconferences: Live sessions are conducted via satellite through interactive Gyan Darshan Channel as

well as simultaneously webcaste at http://ignouonline.ac.in/ and via Facebook Live sessions. e) Practicals/Project Work: Some Programmes have practical/project component also depending upon the

learning requirements. Practical sessions are held at designated institutions for which schedule is provided

by the Study Centres. Attendance at practical sessions is compulsory. For project work, comprehensive

project guide, in the form of a booklet, is provided to the learner along with the study material.

1.10 Web Enabled Academic Support (WEAS)

To provide technology based academic support to the learners of the distance mode programmes, IGNOU has

initiated a scheme of Web Enabled Academic Support (WEAS) for various ODL programmes of IGNOU. WEAS is a

Single Window Platform providing various kinds of academic support including the study material, audio-video,

quiz, discussion forum, calendar of activities, web-based video counselling, links of various web-based resources

to the distance learners by using simple and easily available ICT tools. The students enrolled in programmes being

offered through WEAS are given access to their programme specific portal in which they are provided with course

material in digital format, video and learning resources. The portal enables online peer-to-peer interaction and

discussion, it also gives an opportunity to the students to learn online and interact virtually with teachers and

experts. To access WEAS click the link - https://sites.google.com/ignou.ac.in/weas

1.11 Evaluation System

The system of evaluation followed by the University also is different from that of conventional universities.

IGNOU has a multitier system of evaluation.

1. Self-assessment exercises within each unit of study material.

2. Continuous evaluation mainly through assignments which are tutor-marked, practical assignments

and seminar/ workshops/extended contact programmes, etc.

3. Term-End Examinations (TEE).

4. Project / Term-end Practical examination.

The evaluation of learners depends upon various instructional activities undertaken by them. A learner has to

write assignment responses compulsorily before taking Term-End Examinations from time to time to complete an

academic programme. A learner has to submit Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) responses to the Coordinator

of the Study Centre to which s/he is attached. Term-end examination is conducted at various examination

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