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IGNOU Programmes 2026 offer flexible, affordable, and nationally recognized higher education opportunities for students, working professionals, homemakers, and lifelong learners across India and abroad. The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), established by an Act of Parliament, is the world’s largest open university and follows a learner-centric model through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online (IOP) modes.

At IGNOU, learners can choose from a wide range of Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma, Certificate, Online, and Entrance-Based programmes. Each IGNOU programme is structured with one or more courses (subjects), designed to provide academic depth, career relevance, and flexibility in terms of duration, examination cycles, and fee structure. Whether you are a fresh learner, a drop-out restarting education, or a working professional upgrading skills, IGNOU programmes cater to every stage of life.

Last Updated: January 2026

Admissions to IGNOU programmes are conducted in two admission cycles every year: the January Session and the July Session. Most degree, diploma, and certificate programmes are available in both sessions, while some programmes are offered only in a specific cycle. Applicants are advised to carefully check programme availability before submitting their application.

On this page, you will find the complete list of IGNOU Programmes 2026, systematically categorized into UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, Online (IOP), Entrance-Based, and Awareness programmes. Each programme includes direct links to detailed pages covering eligibility criteria, duration, fee structure, syllabus, list of courses, and step-by-step admission guidance.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers a diverse range of over 320 academic programmes through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and more than 44 programmes through Online mode, making it one of the largest open universities in the world. These IGNOU programmes are designed to ensure flexibility, accessibility, and affordability for learners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

IGNOU offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate, and Awareness programmes across multiple disciplines such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, Education, Healthcare, and Social Sciences. Each programme is structured with clearly defined courses (subjects), credits, and evaluation methods to support academic progression and career development.

In addition to degree-oriented offerings, IGNOU also emphasizes community-focused and learner-awareness initiatives through short-term Awareness Programmes. These programmes aim to educate learners on important social, environmental, health, and development-related themes, supporting lifelong learning and social responsibility.

About IGNOUED – Programme Guidance for IGNOU Learners

IGNOUED is a student-centric guidance platform created to help learners understand, explore, and choose the most suitable academic programmes offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

With hundreds of programmes available across multiple disciplines, students often find it challenging to identify the right option. IGNOUED simplifies this process by presenting structured, clear, and category-wise programme information in one place.

  • Clear separation of Postgraduate (PG), Undergraduate (UG), Diploma, Certificate, and Awareness programmes
  • Easy-to-understand information on eligibility criteria, duration, and career scope
  • Content aligned with the official IGNOU Prospectus
  • Student-friendly explanations without complex academic language
  • Regularly updated guidance for January and July admission cycles

IGNOU Postgraduate (PG) Programmes

IGNOU Postgraduate programmes are designed to provide advanced academic knowledge, analytical skills, and subject depth. These programmes support learners pursuing Master’s degrees in Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Social Work, Education, and related disciplines.

PG programmes are suitable for graduates seeking career advancement, professional specialisation, or higher education opportunities.

Programme Name Programme Code Details
Master of CommerceMCOMView
Master of Business AdministrationMBAView
MBA – Human Resource ManagementMBAHMView
MBA – Financial ManagementMBAFMView
MBA – Operations ManagementMBAOMView
MBA – Marketing ManagementMBAMMView
MBA (Banking and Finance)MBFView
Master of Arts (English)MEGView
Master of Arts (Hindi)MHDView
Master of Arts (Political Science)MPSView
Master of Arts (History)MAHIView
Master of Arts (Sociology)MSOView
Master of Arts (Psychology)MAPCView
Master of Arts (Economics)MAECView
Master of Arts (Public Administration)MPAView
Master of Library and Information SciencesMLISView
Master of Arts (Anthropology)MAANView
Master of Arts (Gandhi and Peace Studies)MGPSView
Master of Computer ApplicationsMCA_NEWView
Master of Arts (Rural Development)MARDView
Master of Science (Food Nutrition)MSCDFSMView
Master of Science (Counselling and Family Therapy)MSCCFTView
M.Sc (Home Science – Community Development and Extension Management)MSCHSCView
Master of Social WorkMSWView
Master of Social Work (Counselling)MSWCView
Master of Arts (Education)MAEDUView
Master of Arts (Distance Education)MADEView
Master of Arts (Adult Education)MAAEView
Master of Tourism and Travel ManagementMTTMView
Master of Arts (Philosophy)MAPYView
Master of Arts (Development Studies)MADVSView
Master of Arts (Corporate Social Responsibility)MACSRView
Master of Arts (Urban Studies)MAUSView
Master of Arts (Population and Family Health Studies)MAPFHSView
Master of Arts (Women and Gender Studies)MAWGSRView
Master of Arts (Gender and Development Studies)MAGDView
Master of Arts (Translation Studies)MATSView
Master of Science (Mathematics with Application in Computer Science)MSCMACSView
Master of Science (Applied Statistics)MSCASTView
Master of Science (Physics)MSCPHView
Master of Science (Geography)MSCGGView
Master of Science (Geoinformatics)MSCGIView
M.Sc. in ZoologyMSCZOOView
M.Sc. (Biochemistry)MSCBCHView
M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry)MSCANCHEMView
M.Sc. (Chemistry)MSCCHEMView
Master of Science (Renewable Energy and Environment)MSCRWEEView
M.Sc. (Industrial Safety)MSCIDSView
MBA (Construction Management)MBACNView
MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management)MBALSView
Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication)MAJMCView
Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication) (Tamil)MAJMCTView
Master of Arts (Journalism and Digital Media)MAJDMView
Master of Arts (Journalism and Electronic Media)MAJEMView
Master of Arts (Development Journalism)MADJView
Master of Arts (Sanskrit)MSKView
Master of Arts (Urdu)MAUDView
Master of Arts (Jyotish)MAJYView
Master of Arts in Hindi Vyavsayik LekhanMAHVView
Master of Arts in Vedic StudiesMAVSView
Master of Arts in Hindu StudiesMAHNView
Master of Arts (Applied Urdu)MAAUDView
Master of Arts Bhagavad Gita StudiesMABGSView
M.Sc. Food Safety & Quality ManagementMSCFSQMView
MBA (Agribusiness Management)MBAABMView
M.Sc. Environmental ScienceMSCENVView
M.A. Folklore and Culture StudiesMAFCSView
M.A. Environmental & Occupational HealthMAENOHView
M.A. Sustainability ScienceMASSView
M.A. Environmental StudiesMAEVSView
M.A. Migration and DiasporaMAMIDIView
Master of Fine Arts – PaintingMFAPView
M.Sc. Information SecurityMSCISView
M.A. EntrepreneurshipMAERView
M.A. ArabicMAARBView
M.A. RussianMARUSView
M.A. FrenchMAFLView
M.A. SpanishMASLView
MBA (Health Care and Hospital Management)MBAHCHMView

IGNOU Undergraduate (UG) Programmes

IGNOU Undergraduate programmes focus on building strong academic foundations and multidisciplinary understanding. These programmes are ideal for students who have completed higher secondary education.

Popular UG programmes such as BA, BSc, BCom, and BCA allow learners to pursue higher education with flexibility.

Programme Name Programme Code Details
Bachelor of Arts BAM View
Bachelor of Science BSCM View
Bachelor of Arts (Economics) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFEC View
Bachelor of Arts (History) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFHI View
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFPS View
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFPC View
Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFPA View
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFSO View
Bachelor of Science (Anthropology) – Major / FYUP Hons. BSCFAN View
Bachelor of Arts (English) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFEG View
Bachelor of Arts (Hindi) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFHD View
Bachelor of Arts (Sanskrit) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFSK View
Bachelor of Arts (Urdu) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFUD View
Bachelor of Commerce – Major / FYUP Hons. BCOMF View
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) – Major / FYUP Hons. BSCFBC View
Bachelor of Social Work – Major / FYUP Hons. BFSW View
Bachelor of Arts (Facilities & Services Management) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFFSM View
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFPY View
Bachelor of Arts (Journalism & Digital Media) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFJDM View
Bachelor of Arts (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAMSME View
B.Sc. (Food Safety & Quality Management) – Major / FYUP Hons. BSCFFSQM View
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Hindustani Music) – Major / FYUP Hons. BPAFHM View
B.Sc. (Mathematics) – Major / FYUP Hons. BSCFMT View
B.A. (Vocational Studies) – Tourism Management – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFVTM View
Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management BFTTM View
Bachelor of Arts (Education) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFEDU View
Bachelor of Arts (Home Science) – Major / FYUP Hons. BAFHSC View
Bachelor Degree Programmes Three Years Programmes
Bachelor of Business Administration (Services Management) BBASM View
Bachelor of Business Administration (Retailing) BBARIL View
Bachelor of Business Administration BBA View
Bachelor of Science (Applied Science – Energy) BSCAEY View
Bachelor of Computer Applications BCA View
Bachelor of Library and Information Science BLIS View
Bachelor of Arts (Gender Studies) BAGS View
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sanskrit BAASK View
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Hindi BAAHD View
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Urdu BAAUD View
Bachelor Degree (Honours) Three Years Programmes
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics BAECH View
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History BAHIH View
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Political Science BAPSH View
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology BAPCH View
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Public Administration BAPAH View
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Sociology BASOH View
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Anthropology BSCANH View
Bachelor of Arts English (Honours) BAEGH View
Bachelor of Arts Hindi (Honours) BAHDH View
Bachelor of Arts Sanskrit (Honours) BASKH View
Bachelor of Arts Urdu (Honours) BAUDH View
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biochemistry BSCBCH View

IGNOU Post-Graduate Diploma Programmes

IGNOU Post-Graduate Diploma programmes are designed for focused, skill-based, and application-oriented learning, enabling learners to acquire specialised knowledge in a shorter duration.

These programmes are ideal for working professionals and graduates looking to enhance employability.

Programme Name Programme Code Details
Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development PGDRD View
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy PGDCFT View
Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood and Foundational Stage Education PGDECFE View
Post Graduate Diploma in Translation PGDT View
Post Graduate Diploma in Sindhi–Hindi–Sindhi Translation PGDSHST View
Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations PGDIBO View
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics PGDAST View
Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development PGDESD View
Post Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry PGDAC View
Post Graduate Diploma in Geo-Informatics PGDGI View
Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health PGDMH View
Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking PGDLAN View
Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies PGDGPS View
Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management PGDDRRM View
Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology PGDRPC View
Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education PGDHE View
Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology PGDET View
Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management PGDSLM View
Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration PGDEMA View
Post Graduate Diploma in Pre-Primary Education PGDPPED View
Post Graduate Diploma in Development Studies PGDDVS View
Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility PGDCSR View
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication PGJMC View
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (Tamil) PGJMCT View
Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production PGDAPP View
Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Media PGDIDM View
Post Graduate Diploma in Development Communication PGDDC View
Post Graduate Diploma in Electronic Media PGDEME View
Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Integrated Communication PGDAIC View
Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management PGDFSQM View
Post Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness PGDAB View
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security PGDIS View
Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management PGDPSM View
Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights PGDIPR View
Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice PGDCJ View
Post Graduate Diploma (Environmental and Occupational Health) PGDENOH View
Post Graduate Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies PGDFCS View
Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science PGDSS View
Post Graduate Diploma in Migration and Diaspora PGDMIDI View
Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management & Law PGDEML View
Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies PGDEVS View
Post Graduate Diploma in Waste Management PGDWAM View
Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s & Gender Studies PGDWGSR View
Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing PGDBP View
Post Graduate Diploma in British Literature PGDBLT View
Post Graduate Diploma in the Novel PGDNOV View
Post Graduate Diploma in Writings from the Margins PGDWM View
Post Graduate Diploma in American Literature PGDAML View
Post Graduate Diploma in Writings from India PGDWI View
Post Graduate Diploma in New Literature in English PGDNLEG View
संस्कृत साहित्य में स्नातकोत्तर डिप्लोमा PGSKT View
Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Counselling PGDCOUN View
Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine PGDGM View
Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health PGDMCH View
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications PGDCA_NEW View
Post Graduate Diploma in Vastu Shastra PGDVS View
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management PGDIHRM View
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management PGDIFM View
Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management PGDIOM View
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management PGDIMM View
Post Graduate Diploma in Services Management PGDISM View
Post Graduate Diploma in Animal Welfare PGDAW View
Post Graduate Diploma in Population and Family Health Studies PGDPFHS View
Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Studies PGDTRBS View
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety PGDINDS View
Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education PGDDE View

IGNOU Diploma Programmes

IGNOU Diploma programmes provide a balance between theoretical understanding and practical application. These programmes are suitable for vocational learning and skill development.

Programme Name Programme Code Details
Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education DECE View
Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education DNHE View
Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration and Development DPLAD View
Diploma in Event Management DEVMT View
Diploma in Apparel Merchandising DAPMER View
Diploma in Apparel Merchandising – Applied DAPMERA View
Diploma in Tourism Studies DTS View
Diploma in Creative Writing in English DCE View
Diploma in Urdu Language DUL View
Diploma in Dairy Technology DDT View
Diploma in Meat Technology DMT View
Diploma in Watershed Management DWM View
Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetables DVAPFV View
Diploma in Horticulture DHORT View
Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management DACM View
Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development DWED View
Diploma in HIV and Family Education DAFE View
Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing – Finance and Accounting DBPOFA View
Diploma in Modern Office Practice DMOP View
Diploma in Fashion Design and Retail DFDR View
Diploma in Paralegal Practice DIPP View
Diploma in Aquaculture DAQ View
Diploma in Retailing DIRIL View
Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language DTG View
Diploma in Nursing Administration DNA View
Diploma in Critical Care Nursing DCCN View
Diploma in Theatre Arts DTH View
Diploma in Value Education DPVE View
Diploma in Smart City Development and Management DSCDM View

IGNOU Certificate Programmes

IGNOU Certificate programmes are short-term academic offerings focused on skill development, awareness, and introductory knowledge across multiple disciplines.

Programme Name Programme Code Details
Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law PGCCL View
Post Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice PGCPP View
Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change PGCCC View
Post Graduate Certificate in Geoinformatics PGCGI View
Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management ACPDM View
Post Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy PGCAP View
Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies PGCGPS View
Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for Instructors of Visually Impaired PGCIATIVI View
Post Graduate Certificate in Bangla–Hindi Translation PGCBHT View
Post Graduate Certificate in Malayalam–Hindi Translation PGCMHT View
Post Graduate Certificate in Anuvaad evam Rupantaran mein Snatakottar Pramanpatra PGCAR View
Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Management of CBRNE Disasters PGCMDM View
Post Graduate Certificate in Inventory Planning and Warehousing for Engineers PGCIPWS View
Post Graduate Certificate in Industrial Safety PGCINDS View
Certificate in Library and Information ScienceCLISView
Certificate in Disaster ManagementCDMView
Certificate in Environmental StudiesCESView
Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of Dr. B.R. AmbedkarCLTAView
Certificate in Peace Studies and Conflict ManagementCPSCMView
Certificate in Food and NutritionCFNView
Certificate in Nutrition and Child CareCNCCView
Certificate in Rural DevelopmentCRDView
Certificate in Apparel MerchandisingCAPMERView
Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education – Visual ImpairmentCESEIVIView
Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education – Hearing ImpairmentCESEIHIView
Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education – Intellectual DisabilityCESEIIDView
Certificate in Event ManagementCEVMTView
Certificate in Professional Development of TeachersCPDTView
Certificate in GuidanceCIGView
Certificate in Information TechnologyCITView
Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second LanguageCTEView
Certificate in Functional EnglishCFEView
Certificate in Urdu LanguageCULView
Certificate in Sanskrit SambhashanSSBView
Certificate in Vedic GanitCVGView
Certificate in Bhartiya KaalgananaCBKGView
Certificate in Human RightsCHRView
Certificate in Consumer ProtectionCCPView
Certificate in Cooperation, Cooperative Law & Business LawsCCLBLView
Certificate in Anti Human TraffickingCAHTView
Certificate in International Humanitarian LawCIHLView
Certificate Programme in NGO ManagementCNMView
Certificate in Business SkillsCBSView
Certificate in Communication & IT SkillsCCITSKView
Advanced Certificate in Information SecurityACISEView
Certificate in Fashion DesignCFDEView
Certificate in Tourism StudiesCTSView
Certificate Programme in Laboratory TechniquesCPLTView
Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School MathematicsCTPMView
Certificate in HIV and Family EducationCAFEView
Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice SystemCSWCJSView
Certificate in SericultureCISView
Certificate in Organic FarmingCOFView
Certificate in Water Harvesting & ManagementCWHMView
Certificate in Poultry FarmingCPFView
Certificate in BeekeepingCIBView
Certificate in Arabic LanguageCALView
Certificate in French LanguageCFLView
Certificate in Russian LanguageCRULView
Certificate in Japanese LanguageCJLView
Certificate in Korean Language & CultureCKLCView
Certificate in Spanish Language & CultureCSLCView
Certificate in German LanguageCGLView
Certificate in Persian LanguageCPELView
Certificate in First AidCFAIDView
Certificate Programme in YogaCPYView
Certificate in Health Care Waste ManagementCHCWMView
Certificate in Newborn and Infant NursingCNINView
Certificate in Maternal and Child Health NursingCMCHNView
Certificate in Home Based Health CareCHBHCView
Certificate in General Duty AssistanceCGDAView
Certificate in Geriatric Care AssistanceCGCAView
Certificate in Home Health AssistanceCHHAView
Certificate in Community HealthCCHView
Certificate in Visual Arts – PaintingCVAPView
Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied ArtCVAAView
Certificate in Performing Arts – Theatre ArtsCPATHAView
Certificate in Performing Arts – Hindustani MusicCPAHMView
Certificate in Performing Arts – Karnatak MusicCPAKMView
Certificate in Performing Arts – BharatanatyamCPABNView
Certificate in Energy Technology and ManagementCETMView
Certificate of Competency in Power DistributionCCPDView
Certificate in Solid Wastes Treatment TechniquesCSWATTView
Certificate in Condition MonitoringCCOMOView
Certificate in Smart City Development and ManagementCSCDMView
Certificate in Community RadioCCRView
Certificate in Mobile Application DevelopmentCMADView
Certificate in Solid Waste ManagementCSWMView
Certificate in Adolescent Health and CounselingCAHCView
Certificate in Gender, Agriculture and Sustainable DevelopmentCGASView
Certificate in Gender in LawCGSLView
Certificate in Gender ScienceCGSCIView

IGNOU Awareness & Appreciation Programmes

IGNOU Awareness programmes focus on social responsibility, environmental consciousness, and inclusive education.

These programmes are open to all learners and do not involve examination pressure.

Programme Name Programme Code Details
Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming APDF View
Awareness-Cum-Training Package for Parents of Children with Disability – Visual Impairment NCD-102 View
Appreciation Course on Environment ACE View
Appreciation Course on Population and Sustainable Development ACPSD View

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are these programmes officially offered by IGNOU?

Yes. All programmes listed here are officially offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). IGNOUED is an independent guidance platform.

Can I apply online for IGNOU programmes?

Yes. IGNOU admissions are conducted online through the official IGNOU admission portal for January and July sessions.

Are IGNOU degrees valid for jobs and higher studies?

Yes. IGNOU is a Central University recognized by UGC and its degrees are valid in India and abroad.

Does IGNOU provide placement support?

IGNOU offers career guidance and placement support through its Campus Placement Cells and industry collaborations.

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