Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has begun accepting applications for 16 online courses. These courses are open to all international students from SAARC and Foreign Students Residing in India (FSRI), non-SAARC countries, and Non Resident Indians (NRI). For registration, international students must visit IGNOU's official website, ignou.ac.in.
A total of 16 online master's and bachelor's level courses, in addition to diploma and certificate programmes, are available to international students. IGNOU online programme students have access to online support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Furthermore, lectures and reading materials are easily accessible to students, resulting in a comprehensive learning experience.
IGNOU Admission 2021: How to Register for Online Courses?
Interested students can apply in online mode only. Also, they must check their eligibility before they proceed with registration for IGNOU 2021. Check below the steps required to fill up the online form -
Step 1: Navigate to IGNOU's official website @ignou.ac.in
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link for online programme admission for international students.
Step 3: On the new page, select the registration tab.
Step 4: Register by filling out the form and clicking the submit button.
Step 5: Now, use the credentials sent to the registered ID and mobile number to log in.
Step 6: Complete the form and upload the required documents.
Step 7: After completing the form, pay the application fees and submit it.
IGNOU Admission 2021: Documents Required for Foreign Candidates
Students have to enclosed the following ‘Self Attested’ documents:
- Photograph
- Certificates in support of educational qualification(s) i.e. semester-wise/year wise marksheets and Provisional/Degree Certificates, Besides, if candidates are applying for MCA and have studied Mathematics at 10+2/ graduation level than they have to attach the marks sheet as proof.
- Experience certificate (if required).
- Age certificate (if required).
- Student Card duly filled in along with photograph.
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Visa
- Latest No Objection Certificate from the concerned Embassy in India (only for FSRI).
- Proof of residence of the candidate in India (only for FSRI)
- Translated copy of educational certificates wherever the same are other than in English/Hindi, duly attested by concerned Embassy.
- Proof of residence of the candidate registered from the concerned Overseas Study Centres.
- Migration/Transfer Certificates from the last University/Board attended wherever required.
Candidates must attach the Pay Order/ Demand Draft for FSRI/ for the Programme Fee/Fee for the first year or semester to the above-mentioned documents. On the reverse of the bank's Demand Draft, they must write their name, programme code, and application number.
IGNOU Admission 2021: Programme Delivery for Foreign Students
This University's instructional methodology differs from that of traditional universities. The Open University system is more learner-centered, with the learner playing an active role in the pedagogical (teaching and learning) process. As needed, the majority of the instructions are delivered via distance education. The University employs a multimedia approach to instruction, which includes the following elements:
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 learners in the form of a single print book and/or e-book, comprising blocks and units, or as separate printed blocks for each course (on an average 1 block per credit). A booklet-style block typically consists of 3 to 5 units.
Audio-Visual Material Aids
The learning package includes audio and video programmes created by the University to help learners better understand and clarify the course material provided to them. A video programme is typically 25-30 minutes long.
IGNOU eGyankosh
The video content is available on IGNOU eGyankosh @egyankosh.ac.in, the University's digital learning repository.
The video programmes can also be seen on the National Network of Gyan Darshan and Swayamprabha channels. All Gyan Vani stations broadcast curriculum-based audio programmes according to a predetermined schedule. In addition, the audio programmes are broadcast on a few All India Radio stations. Learners can confirm the programme dates with their study centres. The information is also available on the university's website.
Regular Counselling Sessions
Normally, counselling sessions are scheduled by the Study Centres/OSCs. These are typically held outside of the regular working hours of the host institutions where the study centres are located. However, if the number of students enrolled in a programme is small, no face-to-face counselling will be provided. In such cases, the university must provide learners with Web-Enabled Academic Support.
Live Teleconferences
Live teleconferencing sessions are conducted via satellite through interactive Gyan Darshan Channel as well as simultaneously webcast at ( https://ignouonline.ac.in/) and via Facebook Live sessions.
Learning Through Practicals & Project Work
Depending on the learning requirements, some programmes include a practical/project component as well. The Study Centres provide a schedule for the practical sessions, which are held at designated institutions. Participation in practical sessions is required. Along with the study material, the learner receives a comprehensive project guide in the form of a booklet for project work.
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