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The IGNOU syllabus provides a structured academic framework for every programme offered under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online modes. Each syllabus outlines the course objectives, credit structure, subject-wise content, and evaluation pattern prescribed by the university. Understanding the syllabus is essential for effective exam preparation, assignment planning, and long-term academic progress.
About IGNOU Syllabus Guidance on IGNOUED
IGNOUED presents programme-wise syllabus details in a clear and organised format to help students quickly access the relevant information for their chosen course. The syllabus content is aligned with the official IGNOU prospectus and academic council updates, ensuring accuracy and relevance across disciplines and levels of study.
Last Updated: January 2026
On this page, learners can explore syllabus details for Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma, Certificate, and Awareness programmes. Each category is presented separately to allow easy navigation and quick identification of course requirements without confusion.
The syllabus information available here helps students understand subject coverage, credit distribution, duration, and assessment structure before appearing for examinations or preparing assignments. It also supports informed decision-making for new admissions, re-registration, and programme planning.
IGNOUED regularly reviews and updates syllabus references to reflect changes introduced during January and July admission cycles. Students are advised to use the syllabus details provided on this page as a reference point while always following official academic notifications issued by IGNOU.
IGNOU Postgraduate (PG) Programmes Syllabus
Postgraduate programmes at IGNOU are designed to provide advanced academic knowledge and professional skills. The syllabus outlines core subjects, electives, and credit distribution for each programme.
| Programme Name | Programme Code | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Commerce | MCOM | View |
| Master of Business Administration | MBA | View |
| MBA – Human Resource Management | MBAHM | View |
| MBA – Financial Management | MBAFM | View |
| MBA – Operations Management | MBAOM | View |
| MBA – Marketing Management | MBAMM | View |
| MBA (Banking and Finance) | MBF | View |
| Master of Arts (English) | MEG | View |
| Master of Arts (Hindi) | MHD | View |
| Master of Arts (Political Science) | MPS | View |
| Master of Arts (History) | MAHI | View |
| Master of Arts (Sociology) | MSO | View |
| Master of Arts (Psychology) | MAPC | View |
| Master of Arts (Economics) | MAEC | View |
| Master of Arts (Public Administration) | MPA | View |
| Master of Library and Information Sciences | MLIS | View |
| Master of Computer Applications | MCA_NEW | View |
| Master of Social Work | MSW | View |
| Master of Social Work (Counselling) | MSWC | View |
| Master of Tourism and Travel Management | MTTM | View |
| Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication) | MAJMC | View |
| Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication) (Tamil) | MAJMCT | View |
| Master of Arts (Journalism and Digital Media) | MAJDM | View |
| Master of Arts (Journalism and Electronic Media) | MAJEM | View |
| M.Sc. Information Security | MSCIS | View |
| MBA (Health Care and Hospital Management) | MBAHCHM | View |
| Master of Arts (Anthropology) | MAAN | View |
| Master of Arts (Gandhi and Peace Studies) | MGPS | View |
| Master of Arts (Rural Development) | MARD | View |
| Master of Science (Food Nutrition) | MSCDFSM | View |
| Master of Science (Counselling and Family Therapy) | MSCCFT | View |
| M.Sc (Home Science – Community Development and Extension Management) | MSCHSC | View |
| Master of Arts (Education) | MAEDU | View |
| Master of Arts (Distance Education) | MADE | View |
| Master of Arts (Adult Education) | MAAE | View |
| Master of Arts (Philosophy) | MAPY | View |
| Master of Arts (Development Studies) | MADVS | View |
| Master of Arts (Corporate Social Responsibility) | MACSR | View |
| Master of Arts (Urban Studies) | MAUS | View |
| Master of Arts (Population and Family Health Studies) | MAPFHS | View |
| Master of Arts (Women and Gender Studies) | MAWGSR | View |
| Master of Arts (Gender and Development Studies) | MAGD | View |
| Master of Arts (Translation Studies) | MATS | View |
| Master of Science (Mathematics with Application in Computer Science) | MSCMACS | View |
| Master of Science (Applied Statistics) | MSCAST | View |
| Master of Science (Physics) | MSCPH | View |
| Master of Science (Geography) | MSCGG | View |
| Master of Science (Geoinformatics) | MSCGI | View |
| M.Sc. in Zoology | MSCZOO | View |
| M.Sc. (Biochemistry) | MSCBCH | View |
| M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry) | MSCANCHEM | View |
| M.Sc. (Chemistry) | MSCCHEM | View |
| Master of Science (Renewable Energy and Environment) | MSCRWEE | View |
| M.Sc. (Industrial Safety) | MSCIDS | View |
| MBA (Construction Management) | MBACN | View |
| MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) | MBALS | View |
| Master of Arts (Sanskrit) | MSK | View |
| Master of Arts (Urdu) | MAUD | View |
| Master of Arts (Jyotish) | MAJY | View |
| Master of Arts in Hindi Vyavsayik Lekhan | MAHV | View |
| Master of Arts in Vedic Studies | MAVS | View |
| Master of Arts in Hindu Studies | MAHN | View |
| Master of Arts (Applied Urdu) | MAAUD | View |
| Master of Arts Bhagavad Gita Studies | MABGS | View |
| M.Sc. Food Safety & Quality Management | MSCFSQM | View |
| M.Sc. Environmental Science | MSCENV | View |
| M.A. Folklore and Culture Studies | MAFCS | View |
| M.A. Environmental & Occupational Health | MAENOH | View |
| M.A. Sustainability Science | MASS | View |
| M.A. Environmental Studies | MAEVS | View |
| M.A. Migration and Diaspora | MAMIDI | View |
| M.A. Drawing and Painting | MADP | View |
| M.A. Entrepreneurship | MAER | View |
| M.A. Arabic | MAARB | View |
| M.A. Russian | MARUS | View |
| M.A. French | MAFL | View |
| M.A. Spanish | MASL | View |
IGNOU Undergraduate (UG) Programmes Syllabus
The IGNOU Undergraduate (UG) syllabus provides a structured overview of subject-wise curriculum, credits, and learning objectives for Bachelor’s degree programmes offered by the university.
UG students can use the syllabus to understand foundation courses, discipline-specific subjects, electives, and skill enhancement papers. It also helps in planning assignments, term-end examinations, and overall academic progression.
Learners may refer to UG programme details or consult the official IGNOU portal for the latest syllabus framework.
| Programme Name | Programme Code | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | BAM | View |
| Bachelor of Science | BSCM | View |
| BA (Economics) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BAFEC | View |
| BA (History) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BAFHI | View |
| BA (Political Science) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BAFPS | View |
| BA (Psychology) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BAFPC | View |
| BA (Public Administration) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BAFPA | View |
| BA (Sociology) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BAFSO | View |
| B.Sc. (Anthropology) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BSCFAN | View |
| BA (English) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BAFEG | View |
| BA (Hindi) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BAFHD | View |
| BA (Urdu) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BAFUD | View |
| Bachelor of Commerce | BCOM | View |
| B.Com (Financial & Cost Accounting) | BCOMFCA | View |
| B.Sc. (Geology) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BSCGEO | View |
| B.Sc. (Mathematics) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BSCMTH | View |
| B.Sc. (Physics) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BSCPHY | View |
| B.Sc. (Chemistry) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BSCCHE | View |
| B.Sc. (Life Sciences) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BSCLSC | View |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | BCA | View |
| B.Sc. (Food Safety & Quality Management) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BSCFFSQM | View |
| Bachelor of Performing Arts (Hindustani Music) | BPAFHM | View |
| B.Sc. (Mathematics) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BSCFMT | View |
| BA (Vocational Studies) – Tourism Management (Major / FYUP Hons.) | BAFVTM | View |
| Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management | BFTIM | View |
| BA (Education) – Major / FYUP Hons. | BAFEDU | View |
IGNOU Post-Graduate Diploma Programmes Syllabus
The IGNOU Postgraduate (PG) syllabus outlines the complete semester-wise curriculum for all Master’s degree programmes. It includes details about core courses, elective subjects, credit distribution, project work, and assessment methods.
Students pursuing PG programmes should refer to the syllabus for academic planning, assignment preparation, exam strategy, and project guidelines. The PG syllabus also helps learners understand programme outcomes and specialization options.
For related details, students may also explore IGNOU PG programmes information or verify curriculum updates through official IGNOU academic notifications .
| Programme Name | Programme Code | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Urban Planning and Development | PGDUPDL | 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 in Distance Education | PGDDE | View |
IGNOU Diploma Programmes Syllabus
The IGNOU Diploma syllabus provides comprehensive information on course structure, subject coverage, and skill-based learning outcomes for diploma-level programmes.
These programmes are designed to bridge academic knowledge with practical application. The syllabus helps learners understand entry requirements, subject progression, and assessment patterns.
For programme-level insights, students can visit IGNOU Diploma programmes or refer to the official IGNOU website .
| Programme Name | Programme Code | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Syllabus
The IGNOU Certificate syllabus outlines short-term academic and skill-oriented courses aimed at providing foundational knowledge and practical exposure in specific subject areas.
Certificate programmes are suitable for beginners, working professionals, and learners seeking quick skill enhancement. The syllabus details course duration, learning objectives, and evaluation methods.
Students may explore certificate programme information or confirm syllabus details through official IGNOU sources .
| Programme Name | Programme Code | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Science | CLIS | View |
| Certificate in Disaster Management | CDM | View |
| Certificate in Environmental Studies | CES | View |
| Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | CLTA | View |
| Certificate in Peace Studies and Conflict Management | CPSCM | View |
| Certificate in Food and Nutrition | CFN | View |
| Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care | CNCC | View |
| Certificate in Rural Development | CRD | View |
| Certificate in Apparel Merchandising | CAPMER | View |
| Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education – Visual Impairment | CESEIVI | View |
| Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education – Hearing Impairment | CESEIHI | View |
| Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education – Intellectual Disability | CESELLD | View |
| Certificate in Event Management | CEVMT | View |
| Certificate in Professional Development of Teachers | CPDT | View |
| Certificate in Guidance | CIG | View |
| Certificate in Information Technology | CIT | View |
| Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language | CTE | View |
| Certificate in Functional English | CFE | View |
| Certificate in Urdu Language | CUL | View |
| Certificate in Sanskrit Sambhashan | SSB | View |
| Certificate in Vedic Ganit | CVG | View |
| Certificate in Bhartiya Kaalganana | CBKG | View |
| Certificate in Human Rights | CHR | View |
| Certificate in Consumer Protection | CCP | View |
| Certificate in Cooperation, Cooperative Law & Business Laws | CCLBL | View |
| Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking | CAHT | View |
| Certificate in International Humanitarian Law | CIHL | View |
| Certificate Programme in NGO Management | CNM | View |
| Certificate in Business Skills | CBS | View |
| Certificate in Communication & IT Skills | CCITSK | View |
| Advanced Certificate in Information Security | ACISE | View |
| Certificate in Fashion Design | CFDE | View |
| Certificate in Tourism Studies | CTS | View |
| Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques | CPLT | View |
| Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics | CTPM | View |
| Certificate in HIV and Family Education | CAFE | View |
| Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System | CSWCJS | View |
| Certificate in Sericulture | CIS | View |
| Certificate in Organic Farming | COF | View |
| Certificate in Water Harvesting & Management | CWHM | View |
| Certificate in Poultry Farming | CPF | View |
| Certificate in Beekeeping | CIB | View |
| Certificate in Arabic Language | CAL | View |
| Certificate in French Language | CFL | View |
| Certificate in Russian Language | CRUL | View |
| Certificate in Japanese Language | CJL | View |
| Certificate in Korean Language & Culture | CKLC | View |
| Certificate in Spanish Language & Culture | CSLC | View |
| Certificate in German Language | CGL | View |
| Certificate in Persian Language | CPEL | View |
| Certificate in First Aid | CFAID | View |
| Certificate Programme in Yoga | CPY | View |
| Certificate in Health Care Waste Management | CHCWM | View |
| Certificate in Newborn and Infant Nursing | CNIN | View |
| Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing | CMCHN | View |
| Certificate in Home Based Health Care | CHBHC | View |
| Certificate in General Duty Assistance | CGDA | View |
| Certificate in Geriatric Care Assistance | CGCA | View |
| Certificate in Phlebotomy Assistance | CPHA | View |
| Certificate in Home Health Assistance | CHHA | View |
| Certificate in Community Health | CCH | View |
| Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting | CVAP | View |
| Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Art | CVAA | View |
| Certificate in Performing Arts – Theatre Arts | CPATHA | View |
| Certificate in Performing Arts – Hindustani Music | CPAHM | View |
| Certificate in Performing Arts – Karnatak Music | CPAKM | View |
| Certificate in Performing Arts – Bharatanatyam | CPABN | View |
| Certificate in Energy Technology and Management | CETM | View |
| Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution | CCPD | View |
| Certificate in Solid Wastes Treatment Techniques | CSWATT | View |
| Certificate in Condition Monitoring | CCOMO | View |
| Certificate in Smart City Development and Management | CSCDM | View |
| Certificate Programme in Value Education | CPVE | View |
| Certificate in Community Radio | CCR | View |
| Certificate in Mobile Application Development | CMAD | View |
| Certificate in Solid Waste Management | CSWM | View |
| Certificate in Adolescent Health and Counseling | CAHC | View |
| Certificate in Gender, Agriculture and Sustainable Development | CGAS | View |
| Certificate in Gender in Law | CGSL | View |
| Certificate in Gender Science | CGSCI | View |
IGNOU Awareness & Appreciation Programmes Syllabus
The IGNOU Awareness & Appreciation Programmes syllabus is designed to promote social, legal, environmental, health, and civic awareness among learners from diverse backgrounds. These programmes aim to disseminate knowledge on important societal issues rather than formal academic progression.
The syllabus provides an overview of programme objectives, themes covered, duration, learning outcomes, and participation guidelines. Awareness and appreciation programmes are suitable for learners seeking general education, public awareness, and community-oriented learning.
Learners may also explore awareness programme details and verify syllabus-related updates through the official IGNOU website .
| Programme Name | Programme Code | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |