India’s national open university
Learn on your own terms,
Wherever you are.
Open and distance learning across 21 schools of study and over 300 programmes, supported by 56 regional centres and a network of 2, 000+ learner support centres nationwide.
300+
Programmes offered
56
Regional centres
35L+
Learners since inception
Indira Gandhi National Open University ( IGNOU )
Explore programmes by level
From short certificates to doctoral research, choose the level that fits where you are right now.
Certificate
Short, focused programmes for new skills or a quick credential — 6 months to 1 year.
Diploma
Practical, applied study for working professionals across management, IT and the social sciences.
Bachelor's
Full undergraduate degrees in arts, commerce, science and professional studies.
Master's & doctoral
Postgraduate and research degrees, including MBA, MA, M.Sc and PhD across 21 schools.