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Mangaluru, Aug 3: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a distance learning national university located in Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, India. The university was established in 1985, after the Parliament of India passed the Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985 (IGNOU Act 1985). It is run by the central government of India, and with over 3 million students, claims to be the largest university in the world, has 21 schools and a network of 67 regional centres, 2667 study centres. It offers academic programs comprising courses at certificate, diploma and degree levels. IGNOU offers 175 academic programs that comprise of 1,100 courses at degree, diploma and certificate course levels.Today, IGNOU is considered as a University of International Standard and is recognised across the globe as a premier Open University.
Besides these courses, IGNOU also offers several non-accredited extension and skill-oriented programs. IGNOU also has 11 Divisions that are responsible for various activities. These include the Academic and Coordination Division, Administrative Division, Computer Division, Construction and Maintenance, Finance and Accounts Division, International Division, Library and Documentation Division, Material Production and Distribution, Planning and Development Division, Regional Services Division & the Student Registration and Evaluation division.
With an enrolment of over 3 million learners, IGNOU is one of the most sought-after varsities in India for a number of reasons. Not only the university offers you the flexibility to pursue your education at all levels (UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma and Post PG courses) simultaneously while being a part of a corporate or running a business, but also offers a plethora of programmes to choose from. Furthermore, what’s there to worry about when the programmes offered by IGNOU hold equal recognition and validity across the country. So if you are also eyeing a seat at IGNOU in the course of your choice, it’s imperative for you to stay updated with what’s new or what is happening at the university in terms of admission, registration, classes, etc. IGNOU admission cycles – January and July, now the IGNOU Admission July 2021 is open.
IGNOU Learning Support centre / Study Centre (1302) at St Aloysius College, Mangaluru:
IGNOU study centre was established at St Aloysius College, Mangaluru in 1988. This centre has catered thousands of young men and women who belong to the working class / Entrepreneurs / Running the Family Business. The study centre is currently activated for the under graduate programmes such as BA, B.Com, B.Com (F& CA), BCA, BSW, BTS; PG programmes such as – MCA (2 years), MBA, MBA (Banking & Finance), M.Com, M.Com (F&T), MSW, MSW (Counselling), MTTM (Tourism Management); MA (Economics / English / History / Political Science / Public Administration / Rural Development / Sociology); PG Diploma in CSR, PGDCA, PGDDM, PGDFM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDHRM, PGDIBO, Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE), Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE), DWED, DCCE, DTS (Tourism Studies); Also several Certificate programmes are on offer. New programmes are available such as Master in Entrepreneurship, BA & MA Psychology, PG Diploma in Applied Statistics, PG Diploma in IPR, DMOP.
The Centre has a good band of professional counsellors approved by IGNOU; Learner centric approach by the counsellors. The study materials are available in hard copy format as well as they are available at e-gyankosh; students are given career guidance and support for various programmes; online classes (offline classes after the covid 19 situation) are available to the students; project guidance and mentoring through expert guides. Through various webinars of wide range of topics, students have been supported through various Government initiatives such as NPTEL and SWAYAM platforms. These programmes are ideal for those who are working / having a business / Entrepreneurs / practicing as CA etc and wanted to upskill themselves, IGNOU is a best platform with variety of programmes with true value. The programmes are been offered at a very minimal cost and highly supported by Govt of India.
The July 2021 admission is open for the programmes. The office is open from Monday- Friday (10:00 Am – 12:00; 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM). You may contact : Coordinator, IGNOU Study centre, St Aloysius College, Light House Hill, Mangalore; Phone : 0824-2449734 E-mail : ignou@staloysius.edu.in