- The candidates who are interested to participate in the admission process can apply through the official website of the IGNOU.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced multiple postgraduate diploma programmes in various fields for its students and these courses are designed to enhance the knowledge and career prospects of graduates, including working professionals who meet the eligibility criteria.
The programmes offered by the IGNOU include sought-after fields like Human Resource Management and Marketing Management, which can be further pursued as part of a comprehensive Master of Business Administration (MBA) specialising in the chosen area.
IGNOU Programmes 2024: Steps to Register
- To register for the programmes, visit the IGNOU admission portal.
- Complete the registration process and your username and password will be created.(Will be sent to you via SMS and email)
- Re-login using these credentials and fill out the admission form online.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph (maximum size 100KB in JPG format), specimen signature (maximum size 100KB in JPG format), and scanned copies of relevant documents (maximum size 200KB each in JPG/PDF format).
- Carefully read the instructions and declaration before clicking the ‘Declaration’ box.
- Preview your data, confirm the details, and proceed to make the fee payment through Credit/Debit card or Net Banking.
- A payment confirmation message will be sent to you via SMS and email.
- Click the ‘Next’ button to preview the form, and after the final submission, download and print the filled application form for your records.
Many of these PG Diploma Programmes also offer flexible learning options, such as the multiple entry and exit option. The students who complete the Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC) have the option to further their education by continuing into a full Master’s degree programme in the same field. The diploma serves as a stepping stone or prerequisite for the advanced degree.
The duration of these courses may be 6 months, 1 year, 2 years or 3 years, varying according to the choice of programme. The candidates interested can visit the official website to have a look at the complete list of 57 programmes offered.
