IGNOU offers 1-year diploma and postgraduate diploma programs in various departments. Programs are administered by their respective departments and eligibility criteria also vary for each of the offered programs.
Admissions are based upon merit with basic eligibility criteria of matriculation for admission. Some programs also require students to have field/work experience for selection to their choice of program.
Applications for all diploma programs are accepted for both January and July cycles every year. They can be submitted online through the respective department’s website of IGNOU. Or applications can be submitted online via the common application portal for open and distance learning or for online learning.
Type of Programs | Diploma; Post Graduate DIploma |
Duration | 1 year |
Maximum Duration for Completion | 2 years |
Admissions | January & July |
Applications | Online |
Entrance Required | No |
Selection for Admission | Merit based |
Basic Eligibility | Passed class X exams |
Number of Departments Offering | 15 |
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There are above 35 Post Graduate Diploma courses and more than 20 diploma courses for admission to students. The maximum duration for completion of these programs is 2 years.
The courses are summarized according to their respective schools of administration:
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Courses | |||
Library Automation and Networking | Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science | Merit based | INR 17,000 |
Disaster Management | Graduate in any discipline | INR 6,300 | |
Gandhi and Peace Studies | INR 3,700 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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Rural Development | Bachelor’s Degree | Merit based | INR 2,400 |
Counselling and Family Therapy | Bachelor’s degree with specialization in subjects like Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development,Human Development and Childhood Studies, etc. | INR 16,800 | |
Diploma Courses | |||
Early Childhood Care and Education | 10+2 or its equivalent | Merit based | INR 3,000 |
Nutrition & Health Education | INR 3,000 | ||
Panchayat Level Administration and Development | INR 3,600 | ||
Event Management | INR 8,000 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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Translation | Bachelor’s Degree | Based on merit | INR 4,000 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Course | |||
International Business Operations | Bachelor’s Degree | Merit based | INR 8,200 |
Diploma Course | |||
Retailing | Passed 10+2 | Merit based | INR 8,000 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Course | |||
Environment and Sustainable Development | Graduate from a recognized University/Institution | Merit based | INR 7,000 |
Analytical Chemistry | Graduate with Chemistry or B. Pharma./B.Tech. degree holders. | INR 9,600 | |
Applied Statistics | Graduation in any discipline. | INR 7,600 | |
Diploma Course | |||
Aquaculture | Passed 10+2 | Merit based | INR 6,900 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Courses | |||
Journalism and Mass Communication | Bachelor’s in any discipline with knowledge in English and Computers | Merit based | INR 12,500 |
Audio Programme Production | Graduate in any discipline | INR 10,600 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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`PG Diploma Courses | |||
Higher Education | Teachers in an institution of higher education or Post Graduate Degree holders in any subject including a Professional Degree | Merit based | INR 3,000 |
Educational Technology | Graduation from a recognized University | INR 6,000 | |
School Leadership and Management | Prospective and In-service Head Teachers/Principal with Graduate Degree from a recognized University OR Graduate /Post Graduate Teachers |
INR 6,000 | |
Educational Management and Administration | Graduate in any discipline | INR 7,000 | |
Pre Primary Education | INR 9,600 | ||
Adult Education | INR 7,200 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Courses | |||
Pharmaceutical Sales Management | Graduate degree in any discipline with Science in 10+2 OR Graduate in any discipline without Science in 10+2 but with 2 years of working experience as a medical representative in pharma industry |
Merit based | INR 7,400 |
Information Security | B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech (Computer Sc.)/ B.Tech (IT) or its equivalent | INR 21,600 | |
Diploma Courses | |||
Business Process Outsourcing — Finance and Accounting | 10+2 or its equivalent with English as a compulsory subject & 50% aggregate OR Bachelor's degree and above (with English as compulsory subject at 10+2 level) |
Merit based | INR 19,200 |
Modern Office Practice | Passed 10+2 exams | INR 6,000 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Courses | |||
Intellectual Property Rights | Graduate in any discipline | Based on merit | INR 10,200 |
Criminal Justice | Any Graduate/ Graduate in Criminology, Social Work & Functionaries of Criminal Justice Administration. | INR 10,800 | |
Diploma Course | |||
Paralegal Practice | Passed 10+2 exams OR BPP from IGNOU | Merit based | INR 7,400 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Course | |||
Urban Planning and Development | Graduation in any discipline | Merit based | INR 6,000 |
Animal Welfare | Graduates / Those associated with NGO’s for animal welfare | Merit based | INR 5,600 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Courses | |||
Folklore and Culture Studies | Graduate in any discipline | Merit based | INR 2,400 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Courses | |||
Hospital and Health Management | Medical/Dental graduates from a Medical/Dental Institute of India or other countries recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) OR Graduates in Indian System of Medicine (ISM) and Homeopathy, Nursing & Pharmacy with three years of hospital experience. |
Merit based | INR 25,200 |
Geriatric Medicine | MBBS | INR 26,000 | |
Maternal and Child Health | INR 30,000 | ||
HIV Medicine Programme | INR 60,000 | ||
Diploma Courses | |||
Critical Care Nursing | Nursing Professionals (RNRM) with Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)/B.Sc. (N) | Based upon merit | INR 5,300 |
Nursing Administration | INR 9,600 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Courses | |||
Food Safety and Quality Management | Graduation in Science with Chemistry/ Biochemistry or Microbiology as one of the subjects. | Merit based | INR 14,400 |
Plantation Management | Graduation in any discipline | INR 5,900 | |
Diploma Courses | |||
Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetables | Passed 10+2 exams OR BPP from IGNOU |
Based on merit | INR 12,700 |
Dairy Technology | INR 15,200 | ||
Meat Technology | INR 12,700 | ||
Production of Value Added Products from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds | INR 11,700 | ||
Fish Products Technology | INR 9,600 | ||
Watershed Management | INR 10,600 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Courses | |||
Book Publishing | Bachelor Degree + knowledge of English & knowledge of word processing | Merit based | INR 8,000 |
Women’s & Gender Studies | Graduation in any discipline | INR 6,500 | |
Diploma Courses | |||
Creative Writing in English | Passed 10+2 | Based on merit | INR 3,800 |
Urdu | Passed class X with Urdu as one of the subjects or its equivalent or Certificate in Urdu Language from IGNOU | INR 1,600 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Course | |||
Sustainability Science | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University / Institute | Merit based | INR 6,200 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Course | |||
Social Work Counselling | Post Graduation from any discipline from a recognized University. | Based on merit | INR 13,200 |
Mental Health | Post graduates in Psychology/Social Work/ Nursing OR Medical graduates (Allopathy/Homoeopathy/Ayurvedic/Unani/Siddha) |
INR 8,000 | |
Environmental and Occupational Health | 10+2 in Science stream and graduation from any discipline | INR 5,900 | |
Diploma Course | |||
HIV and Family Education | Passed 10+2 or equivalent OR BPP from IGNOU | Merit based | INR 1,500 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Course | |||
Development Studies | Graduation in any discipline | Based on merit | INR 5,000 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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PG Diploma Courses | |||
Computer Applications | Any Bachelor's Degree of minimum 03 years from a recognized University AND Mathematics as one of the subject at 10+2 level/at graduation level; |
Merit based | INR 21,600 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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Diploma Courses | |||
Teaching German as a Foreign Language | DTG for all persons who have a B.A. degree and German B1 level and/or equivalent language proficiency | Merit based | INR 6,300 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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Diploma Course | |||
Tourism Studies | Passed 10+2 exams | Merit based | INR 4,500 |
Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Total Fee |
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Diploma Courses | |||
Women’s Empowerment and Development | 10+2 or its equivalent OR Non 10+2 with three years working experience as development workers at any level | Merit based | INR 3,600 |
Note: The medium of instruction is either English or hindi or both depending upon the choice of program for admission.
Selection is based on merit and reservation policy guidelines followed by IGNOU set by the Government of India.
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Program Name | Fee Structure (total course fee) |
Diploma Programs | INR 1,500 to INR 19,200 |
Post Graduate Diploma Programs | INR 1,400 to INR 60,000 |
The applicants can download the application form available in the common prospectus.
Ques. Are all Diploma and PG Diploma courses based on merit at IGNOU for admission?
Ans. Yes, All admissions for diploma and PG Diploma courses at IGNOU are merit based, that is, based on scores in 10+2 and graduation respectively.
Ques. Can anyone apply for admission to PG Diploma in Gandhian and Peace Studies at IGNOU?
Ques. Can I apply for a Diploma in Tourism Studies in Hindi medium at IGNOU for admission?
Ques. Are all Diploma and PG Diploma courses admission at IGNOU offered in July Session?
Ans. No, some courses are offered exclusively in January cycle whereas others are offered in the July cycle. In some cases courses are offered in both the cycles for IGNOU admissions.
Ques. How is the fee structure defined for Diploma and PG Diploma IGNOU admission?
Ans. The fee structure includes the registration fee (or application fee), total tuition fee and the exam fee as per IGNOU rules and regulations for both Diploma and PG Diploma courses admission.
Course | Fees | Eligibility |
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B.Ed | ₹55,000 (Total Fees) | Pass Graduation with 50% |
MA | ₹7,000 (1st Year Fees) | Pass Graduation |
BA | ₹4,000 (1st Year Fees) | Pass 10+2 |
M.Sc | ₹21,600 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
BBA | ₹27,000 (Total Fees) | Pass 10+2 |
MBA | ₹31,000 (1st Year Fees) | Pass Graduation |
MCA | ₹24,000 (1st Year Fees) | Pass Graduation |
College | Avg Fees/ year |
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Amity University, Noida | ₹311000 |
Sikkim Manipal University - [SMU], East Sikkim | ₹321250 |
Annamalai University - [AU], Chidambaram | ₹49938 |
ICFAI University, Dehradun | ₹120000 |
Mahatma Gandhi University - [MGU], Kottayam | ₹92040 |
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