Indira Gandhi National Open University-IGNOU admissions 2009 opens

IGNOU Invites Applications for Doctoral, M.Phil, Master’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Diplomas, Diplomas, Post Graduate Certificates and Certificate programmes under walk in admission for JANUARY 2009/ JULY 2009 SESSION

Ph.d Programme

1. Doctor of Philosophy in Education, History, Tourism Studies, Political Sc., Economics, Sociology, Public Admn., Lib & Inf.Science, Nursing, Mathematics, Physics, Hindi, English, Commerce, Management, Social Work, Women’s Studies, Rural Development, Child Development, Gender & Development Studies, Food & Nutrition, Distance Education, Sri Aurobind Studies and Agriculture Extension(English Only)

M.Phil Programme:

1. M.Phil in Sri Aurbindo Studies.

Master Degree Programmes:

1. Master of Arts in Distance Education, English, Hindi, Economics, History, Education, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Commerce, Social Work, Rural Development, Computer Applications, Library and Information Science. Tourism Management, Sri Aurobindo Studies, Public Policy, Master of Commerce(in Finance and Taxation), Master of Business Administration(through Entrance Test), MBA in Banking & Finance, Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management. M.Sc. in Hospitality Admn.

2. Mathematics with Application in Computer Science (offered in January session only)

3. M.A in Mass Communication (Offered in July Session Only)

Bachelor Degree Programmes:

1. Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Science, Social work, Tourism Studies, Computer Applications, Library and information Science, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Fashion Merchandising & Production, Bachelor of Education (through Entrance Test), B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Admn., Bachelor of Science(Nautical Science)(through Entrance Test), Bachelor of Commerce (A&F), Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP).

2. Bachelor of Science Nursing (Post Basic), B.Tech Civil (Construction Management) and B.Tech Civil (Water Resource Engineering), B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) (offered in January session only)

3. B.Sc. (Hons) Optometry and Ophthalmic Techniques and Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Administration (offered in July session only)

Post Graduate Diplomas:

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education, Higher Education, Library Automation and Networking, Rural Development, Radio Prasaran, Translation, Journalism and Mass Communication, Audio Programme Production, International Business Operation, Disaster Management, Intellectual Property Rights, Environment and Sustainable Development, School leadership & Management, Participatory Management of Displacement, Resettlement and Rehabilitation, Social Work, Studies in Indian Culture, Integral Education, P.G.Diploma in Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Operation Management, Plantation Management (offered only in cochin region), Acupuncture (online),

2. Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology, Maternal & Child Health, Folklore & Culture Studies, Adult Education (offered in July session only),

3. Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital & Health Management, Geriatric Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sales Management, Counselling, Family Therapy and Mediation ( Offered in January Session Only)

Advanced Diplomas:

1. Advanced Diploma in Construction Management &Advanced Diploma in Water Resource Engineering (offered in January session only)

2. Advanced Diploma in Computer Integrated Manufacturing.

Diploma Programmes:

1. Diploma in Civil Engineering (G),Dip. in Civil Engg.(Army Only), Diploma in HIV and Family Education, Creative Writing in English, Youth in Development Work, Early Childhood Care and Education, Nutrition and Health Education, Tourism Studies, Women’s Empowerment and Development, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Diploma in Retailing, Diploma in BPO, Diploma in Management, Diploma in Primary Education, Dip. in Electrical & Mech. Engg.(Army Only), Computer Integrated Manufacturing.

2. Diploma in Value added Products from fruits and Vegetables, Value added Products from Cereals, Pulses and oilseeds Meat Technology, Dairy Technology, Nursing Administration ( All are offered in January Session Only),

Post Graduate Certificate:

1. Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Laws, Endodontics, Oral Implantology (through Entrance Test), Project Management(Online).

2. Post Graduate Certificate in Patents Practice, Development Studies (Offered in January Session only)

3. P.G. Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation, Malyalam-Hindi Translation (Offered in July Session Only)

4. Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Development of Teachers(Only for teachers working in Navodaya Vidyalaya)

Advanced Certificate Programmes:

1. Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management.

Certificates Programmes:

1. Certificate in Disaster Management, Environmental Studies, Food and Nutrition, Human Rights, Guidance, Nutrition and Child Care, Consumer Protection, Rural Development, Teaching of English, Tourism Studies, Laboratory Techniques, HIV & Family Education, Food safety, Health Care Waste Management, Competency Enhancement for ANM/FHW, Newborn and Infant Care, Maternal and Child Health Care, Teaching of Primary School Mathematics, Business Skills, Functional English(Basic Level), Certificate in NGO Management, Certificate in Sericulture, Certificate in Organic Farming and Certificate Programme in German Language (Offered only in Tamilnadu), Certificate in French Language, Japanese language, Certificate Programme in Introduction to Sri Aurobindo Studies, Communication Skills for BPO, ITeS and Related Sectors, Certificate in Primary Education, Primary Teaching, Primary Curriculum & Instruction, Craft & Design(Pottery), Shoe Upper Cutting, Shoe Upper Stitching, Shoe Lasting & Finishing & Elementary Teacher Education.

2. Certificate in Computing, Performing & Visual Arts, Community Radio, Jewellery Designing, Handmade Paper Items (offered in January session only.)

Non-Credit Courses:

1. Computer Literacy programme
2. Certificate Programme in Motorcycle Service and Repair.
3. Awareness-cum-Training Packages in Disability (Visual Impairment, Mental Retardation, Hearing Impairment & Cerebral Palsy)

Appreciation Course:

1. Appreciation Course on Environment

The Common Prospectus can be obtained from the Registrar, SR&D, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 and from all the Regional Centres of IGNOU by sending a sum of Rs.150/- through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of ‘IGNOU’ payable at New Delhi / the city of concerned Regional Centre/or paying Rs.100/- in cash at the respective sale counters. Please write your name and address on the back of the DD.

An electronic version of the Prospectus is also available at IGNOU website at http://www.ignou.ac.in . Application form can be downloaded from the website and submitted alongwith DD for Rs.100/- in addition to the programme fee.

Application forms can also be submitted online through the University website round the year.

Availability of Common Prospectus: ROUND THE YEAR

Submission of filled in application forms at concerned Regional Centres:

January, 2009 Session: 1st June to 30th November (without late fee)

July, 2009 Session: 1st December to 30th April (without late fee) 1st May to 31st May (with late fee of Rs.200/-)

NOTE: The filled in forms submitted at concerned Regional Centres beyond the last dates mentioned above shall be treated in next session

Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance), Doctoral Programmes and M.Phil

The University invites applications for admission to Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance)-January 2009 Cycle. The Prospectus which is already on sale, can be obtained from any of the Regional Centres listed below or Registrar (SR&E), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110 068, on payment of Rs.500/- in cash or Rs.550/- through Demand Draft for sending by post. Candidate should be a member of Indian Institute of Bankers, should have passed the CAIIB examination and should be a Graduate working in the Banking or Financial Services Sector for at least two years.

The last date for submission of the application form for MBA(B&F) at Regional Centre is 30-11-2008. Application form can also be downloaded from IGNOU website at http://www.ignou.ac.in and submitted along with DD for Rs. 500/- in addition to the Programme Fee.

Application for admission to the Ph.D Programme may be submitted on the prescribed form at any time during the year. Application received by September 30 and March 31, will be considered for admission to the January and July sessions respectively.

The Prospectus and application form can be obtained from any of the Regional Centres or Registrar (SR&D), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068 on payment of Rs. 500/-in cash or Rs.550/- through Demand Draft for sending by post. The application form can also be downloaded and submitted along with an application fee of Rs. 500/- in the form of demand draft payable to IGNOU at New Delhi.

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Tel: 011 - 29535924-32, 29535062-65, 29534976, 29533647
Fax: 011 - 29536588
Website: http://www.ignou.ac.in/