IGNOU Language Courses (SOFL) Admission 2024: Eligibility, Fees, List

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IGNOU School of Foreign Languages (SOFL) provides the certificate courses in French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Korean and Japanese.

The School of Foreign Languages is among the top 21 schools at IGNOU, established in 2007. Its main aim is to provide students with the best of facilities which they are expecting from the open University. Its aim is to deliver innovative, cost-effective language learning from all parts of society. 

To promote communication across the borders with full flow. With the practical ongoing scenario nowadays, the student needs to learn languages. The expertise in any language will boost your resume and put an everlasting impression on others.

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SOFL offers language courses in both diploma and certificate courses. There are 8 certificate courses and one diploma course. 

IGNOU Language Courses Eligibility Criteria

Candidates have to fulfil the Eligibility Criteria to seek admission to various language courses. Here is the detailed information regarding the Eligibility, durations, minimum age and maximum age, medium of instructions.

Courses Eligibility Minimum Duration/Maximum Duration Minimum Age/Maximum Age Medium of Instructions
Diploma in Teaching German as Foreign Language (DTG) Candidates having BA degree, German knowledge of B1 level and/or equivalent language proficiency 1year/4years No bar/No bar German
Certificate in the language 10+2, Minimum 18 years of age 6months/2years No bar/No Bar Russian and English
Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture Meant for young, adults, working people, scholars. The candidate much be above 18 years of age 6months/2 years No bar/No bar Spanish and English
Certificate in Korean Language and Culture 10+2, Minimum 18years of age 6months/2 years 18 years/No bar Korean and English
Certificate in the Japanese Language 10+2, Minimum age 18 1year/3 years 18 years/No bar Japanese and English
Certificate in the German Language 10+2 completed or 18 years of age 6months/2 years No bar/No bar German and English
Certificate in the Persian Language 10+2 completed or 18 years of age 6 months/2years 18 years/No bar Persian and English
Certificate in the French Language 10+2 or it's equivalent 6months/2 years 18 years/No bar French and English
Certificate in the Arabic Language 10+2 or 18years of age 6 months/2 years No bar/No bar Arabic and English

IGNOU Language Courses Admission Guidelines

Admission to certificate programs in language courses commences in both January and July cycle. 

  • The candidates have to visit the official site of IGNOU and fill the application form of the desired courses which has to be pursued by the candidate. 
  • All the required details need to be entered correctly. 
  • Application forms once submitted cannot be corrected.
  • In case of filling of the offline form, the candidate should download the form from the official site and fill in the required details and submit it via mail on University mailing address.

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IGNOU Language Courses Course Details

The full programme details are given below:

  • Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language
  • Certificate in the Russian Language
  • Certificate in the Arabic Language
  • Certificate in the Persian Language
  • Certificate in the German Language
  • Certificate in Korean Language and Culture
  • Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture
  • Certificate in the French Language
  • Certificate in the Japanese Language

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IGNOU Language Courses Fee Structure

The fee structure for the language courses are:

Courses Fees(INR)
Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language 7000
Certificate in Russian Language 2500
Certificate in the Arabic Language 1200
Certificate in the Persian Language 1800, with 200 extra for registration.
Certificate in the German Language 2500, with 200 extra as registration fee
Certificate in Korean Language and Culture 2500
Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture 2500, with 200 extra as a registration fee
Certificate in the French Language 4800
Certificate in the Japanese Language 5400

IGNOU Language Courses FAQs

Ques. Does IGNOU provide masters in Language courses?

Ans. Yes, IGNOU provides masters in language courses. Only the selected certificate courses have a masters degree.

Ques. What is the Eligibility Criteria in the language courses?

Ans. Eligibility Criteria differs from course to course. For more info refer to the Eligibility section.

Ques. Does IGNOU provide flexibility in language courses?

Ans. Yes, they provide complete flexibility in these courses. But there is a duration of completing these courses within the stipulated time.

Ques. Does IGNOU offer the language course that can help in the Indian Navy, Navy?

Ans. Yes, the school offers the programmes specific to these organisations like Indian Navy, Navy, Air Force.

Ques. What are the minimum criteria to learn any foreign language?

Ans. The Minimum criteria for learning any foreign language is that you should have a basic knowledge of that particular language and the candidate should be 18+ in age.

IGNOU, New Delhi Fees & Eligibility

CourseFeesEligibility
B.Ed55,000 (Total Fees) Pass Graduation with 50%
MA7,000 (1st Year Fees) Pass Graduation
BA4,000 (1st Year Fees) Pass 10+2
M.Sc21,600 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
BBA27,000 (Total Fees) Pass 10+2
MBA31,000 (1st Year Fees) Pass Graduation
MCA24,000 (1st Year Fees) Pass Graduation
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Certificate Course in Tribal Language, Certificate Course in Korean Language, Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language, Diploma German Language, Admission Link

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6.3 /10

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Eligibility of the course was a minimum of 50% in Graduation. I found the application form on IGNOU Website. The site has all the relevant details regarding the application fees and application dates. No reservation benefits were availed b me for the said course. Classroom size can be improved.

placement: 7/10
college: 6/10
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campus life: 5/10

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MM
7.8 /10

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The admission process was quite comfortable, without any entrance examination. Students should have passed the 12th exams. I didn't find any reservations. Yes, the admission process needs to improve a little.

placement: 7/10
college: 8/10
course: 8/10
internship: 7/10
campus life: 9/10

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4.7 /10

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this course eligibility has completed the graduation. It's found on Google and its frees are 7000 per year. it's good for studies, no we don't want any improvement its good for doing part-time studies and we can do any job and earn money.

college: 6/10
course: 4/10
campus life: 4/10

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KG
10.0 /10

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Eligibility of the Course is 12th Passed with Commerce. Application Forms are available on the official website of IGNOU and students can fill out online forms and take admission to the said university also I Card is provided to students. University has a separate Student Portal where the student can access all the resources like E-Books, Assignments, Past Year Question Papers and other related things.

placement: 10/10
college: 10/10
course: 10/10
internship: 10/10
campus life: 10/10

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SM
9.0 /10

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Anyone eligible for this course otherwise anyone those are passed the percentage got 45% but there is no restriction on the percentage, application process is very easy and this is a famous college and best for distance learning and placement cells are also good.

college: 9/10
course: 9/10
campus life: 9/10

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SP
7.7 /10

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The admission process is very simple. Needs a graduation certificate for this course. The online application process is very simple. All the documents were processed comfortably. It needs to improve its admission process

college: 8/10
course: 7/10
campus life: 8/10

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7.7 /10

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Should have completed Bachelor's degree in any discipline with mathematics as a subject in 12th Candidate must have obtained 50% or above in the qualifying exam The MCA form obtained from the official website of the respective university and the time is very from university to University

college: 9/10
course: 6/10
campus life: 8/10

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KG
7.0 /10

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Direct Admission for ODL(Online Distance Learning) Education. For Admission visit the official website of IGNOU. Some Financial Aids are available for reserved categories. The Process of admission is improved day by day.

placement: 7/10
college: 7/10
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internship: 7/10
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RK
7.3 /10

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Eligibility for my course is not that tough I was normally searching for courses and it suddenly appeared on my screen and I normally filled out the form and applied for B.A in English. And after some days I received a mail that I have been qualified for admission and then I filled in the form for the College fees for the first year and for the books for the first semester after some weeks i rec'd my books and I started studying because there was not much time left for my exams. The process of admission was so smooth and easy that anyone can easily apply and get admission to the university. All my friends suggested I fill the form on my own because it's so easy and we have also been discussing filling the forms out there on the internet. And I filled out the form and I got selected. The eligibility criteria were not much that tough anyone out they can apply and get into the university its open to all and reservations can also be taken by OBS SC ST.

college: 7/10
course: 7/10
campus life: 8/10

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PB
7.3 /10

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The application was simple. Just make an ID in the University portal and fill in the personal details and course selection. Application fees and application dates are declared on IGNOU's official website and I'm from UR Category. The improvement I want to make in my IGNOU University is that it should quick the process of admission confirmation and updation of assignments and examination marks. That's all and IGNOU is a good University for those who are not financially strong

college: 7/10
course: 8/10
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Ques. How long does it usually take for IGNOU to confirm admissions taken through their online submission system?

● Top Answer By Manit Joura on 15 Oct 22

First and foremost, you must wait until the last date for admission to that cycle has passed. Following that, you should receive confirmation within two to three weeks. After confirmation, you will receive a message on your registered phone number and via email. After submitting the required documents, the mail regarding admission acceptance is received within an hour. People at each IGNOU regional center are extremely helpful. When contacted, the concerned individual reviewed my brother's form and provided details regarding discrepancies as well as a solution. Overall, it is a quick procedure, and if you have not received your confirmation, please contact your regional center....Read more

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Ques. If I take admission to IGNOU in January session when will my term-end exam be conducted?

● Top Answer By Anuradha Thakur on 17 Oct 22

If you enroll in the January session: Yearly programs — You must submit your assignments by September 30th and your TEE by December 30th. Semi-annual/semester programs — You must turn in your assignments by April 15th, and your TEE by June 30th. If you enroll in the July session. Yearly program—You must submit your assignments by March 31st, and your TEE in June. Semi-annual/semester programs — You must turn in your assignments by October 15th, and your TEE in December. IGNOU exams are held twice a year. In June and December. Occasionally, IGNOU extends the deadline. There's one more thing to think about. Assignments for the July session and the January session (for the following year of that July session) are the same in IGNOU. Also, when you submit the assignments, make sure that they are the most recent available assignments for your course for the current year in which you are submitting them. For example, if you enrolled in January 2021 and did not complete the assignments in the first year, you must complete the newly available assignments for the next year, which are for the January 2022 session....Read more

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Ques. What is the process to cancel a course from IGNOU?

● Top Answer By Mitanshi Vats on 20 Oct 22

You have two options for cancelling your admission. Send an email to your local centre. Visit the regional centre and request that your admission be cancelled. To find the email address of your regional centre, simply login to IGNOU and select the view address option in the regional centre column. You will receive information about your regional centres, such as their email address and phone number. You must include the following information in your email. Your name  Your registration number Your program's title Attach your IGNOU ID and Aadhar card (or any other ID for identification, such as a voter ID) and explain why you are withdrawing. If you are a new candidate who has not yet received your study materials, you will be refunded, but I have no idea if you are an old student. After cancelling your admission, it usually takes 15 to 20 days to receive your refund. Another thing is that you must check your admission status on your own by logging in to your account because they do not notify you via email or text message....Read more

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Ques. Are master's degrees from IGNOU acceptable for admission into Ph.D. courses in top universities?

● Top Answer By Parth Tyagi on 20 Oct 22

It is not only accepted, but it also falls into the H+ category. The H + classification simply indicates that the degrees earned at this institution are transferable to the university sector. It has nothing to do with a preliminary decision on whether this institution's qualifications can be equated with German higher education qualifications. It should be noted that no equivalence determination or evaluation of higher education institutions in Anabin occurs on the Status down.  Contrary to popular belief, the question of whether a foreign institution corresponds to a German university or a German university of applied sciences is not answered. In the field of higher education, equivalence definitions and assessments are conducted solely in terms of final types and degrees....Read more

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Ques. What is the purpose of a study center/regional center in IGNOU?

● Top Answer By Yashoda Joshi on 20 Oct 22

Every state in India may have at least one IGNOU regional centre. Some people may have multiples. Kerala, for example, has two. Regional centres provide admission, textbooks, and results, among other things. Some courses are available for study in regional centres, but they are uncommon. Study centres are typically used for classes as well as the administration of theory and practical exams. There are numerous IGNOU study centres located throughout the state and the country. Typically, each district in a state has at least one IGNOU study centre. However, this is conditional on the state. One issue is that not all study centres offer all IGNOU courses. It is possible that the course you want to study is not available at your nearest study centre. As a result, you must choose a study centre based on your desired course. This is due to the fact that a course that requires practical classes requires a study centre with computer facilities, and so on. You can attend classes at the study centre, and before the exams, the study centre sends all of your information to the regional centre, such as your attendance, assignment submission, and so on. The regional centre then combines all of this information with your term-end exam results to produce a final result....Read more

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Ques. How do I get my IGNOU ID card after taking admission in the MA programme?

● Top Answer By Aasif Dar on 20 Oct 22

To get your IGNOU ID card you need to visit your IGNOU regional centre. You can collect it from there. The ID card should have a stamp of IGNOU on it which makes it valid. If you will download your IGNOU ID card online, it does not have the stamp making it invalid. This will be a major problem in your exams. It is highly possible that IGNOU does not mail your card. Most of the time you will have to visit the regional centre personally to get your IGNOU ID card....Read more

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Ques. When my term-end examination will take place as I enrolled in MEG 1 IGNOU in the month of July?

● Top Answer By Sourabh Mohanty on 21 Oct 22

Every year, IGNOU holds its TEE (Term End Examinations) in June and December. The practical and theoretical parts of the same course must be mentioned separately in the exam form, and the fees are also separate for both. The exam fee for both theory and practical courses/papers is currently 60/- rupees. Typically, a grace period of 10-20 days is also allowed for the submission of examination forms, with a Late Fee of around 1000/- rupees as of now. The exact end date of the grace period as well as the late fee amount are communicated separately. If the previous examination's results have not been declared, you should include those courses in the exam form. You may also be exempt from paying the exam fee for such courses. At the time of exam form submission, confirm this with the respective study center. Please keep in mind that the assignment portion of the respective courses must be completed before submitting the exam, or your hall ticket for the examination may be withheld. You are considered an Eligible Candidate once you register for a course and complete the semester/year allotted to that course.  Once you are eligible, you can take the exam in any subsequent TEE (June or December). You can still appear in both TEEs if your course is year-based rather than semester-based. This is a major source of confusion for students enrolled in annual programs. You may reappear for a paper as many times as necessary to pass it (mind the maximum program duration, however). If the previous examination result was not declared or if you did not receive at least 40% pass marks, you should reappear. You cannot reappear for that course TEE once you have received the minimum required marks (typically 40%). You must complete ALL courses within the maximum time frame for the Program....Read more

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Ques. How can I get admission for a B.Tech at IGNOU?

● Top Answer By Harshith Ck on 28 Oct 22

Here is the stepwise procedure you need to follow to get admitted for B. Tech at IGNOU: Step 1 - Collect IGNOU B.Tech Admission Form from the nearest Regional center. Fill the form and submit it to your nearest regional center. Step 2- Online admission form is also available on IGNOU website. You can fill out this form also. Step 3 - Print out the filled online application form with an auto-generated Application Form Number. Attach two photographs duly signed and attested. Step 4 - If you are using Bank Draft/Cash Challan as a payment method, then on the back of Demand Draft/Challan Copy please fill in the following details: Your name, Auto-generated Control Number given by IGNOU, Program applied. Step 5- Attach the following certificates if needed: Educational qualification(s)  Experience Certificate  Category Certificate for SC/ST/PH/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Kashmiri Migrant/War Widow candidates where required Age Certificate Submit your admission form before the due date. This is some important information about IGNOU B.Tech. admissions. Name of the programme  IGNOU B.Tech Minimum age duration  No limit  Year min/max 4-8 years Medium English All the above information will help you in the process of admission into B.Tech at IGNOU....Read more

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Ques. Is it really difficult to get into PhD economics programs of universities like DSE, ISI or JNU with an M.A. Economics degree from IGNOU?

● Top Answer By Aarushi Kumar on 03 Nov 22

PhD or research is all about finding out new concepts. Thus we provide a deeper in already existing knowledge. PhD in Social Science is very much different from that of pure sciences, yet the goal is the same. As you know for doing research/PhD at the university level, the qualification required is PG degree. Every university has different criteria for selecting candidates. As you know DSE, JNU, ISI, IEW, IIPA, and IIMs are the prime institutions for teaching, learning and researching in economics, management and public administration. If you are willing to get into one of these institutions, a Master’s from IGNOU will have the same value as that from any other university. To get selected into these prestigious institutions, you will have to pass through a rigorous selection process of Entrance Group discussion  Personal interview  Moreover you will have to provide testimonials from your professors about your academic developments....Read more

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Ques. How can I take a BSc in biology from IGNOU?

● Top Answer By Kavya on 28 Oct 22

You can apply for the Bachelor's Degree Programme (BDP) at IGNOU which includes the BSc programme. One such course is LSE or Life Science. You need to select elective courses in Life Science first. IGNOU has a credit-based grading system. This requires you to complete 32 credits in a single academic year. This totals 96 credits in 3 years. For the first year 16 credits will be from foundation courses. Other credits will be from your elective courses. For a major degree you need to have 48 credits from the subject you wish to major in. In the 3rd year it’s decided whether you have a BSc (zoo) or BSc (bot). This depends on the choice of your subjects. BSc in Biology also required lab courses. These constitute about 25% of your marks and attendance is compulsory. Take a second elective from the rest (maths, physics, chemistry) such that it carries at least 8 credits. If you are still having difficulty understanding the credits visit the university’s official website....Read more

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