IGNOU Courses 2026 - List of IGNOU UG/ PG/ Certificate/ Diploma Programmes

IGNOU Courses 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is the most sought-after open univeristy in India. The university offers flexible education across the country and abroad. In 2026, IGNOU continues to provide a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral programs across diverse streams. Some of the top programs at the IGNOU are Bachelor of Arts, BCA, Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com, MBA, etc. With over 226 programs in disciplines such as management, law, arts, science, and more, IGNOU caters to the educational needs of more than 4 million students globally. The Indira Gandhi National Open University comprises 21 schools that specialise in different areas, ensuring students can choose courses that align with their career goals and interests. IGNOU’s extensive course list allows aspirants to explore options ranging from professional programs to academic courses.

Check out the complete list of IGNOU courses in India for 2026, including UG, PG, diploma, and certificate programs, and make an informed choice for your higher education journey.

IGNOU Undergraduate Courses in India 2026

IGNOU offers a range of undergraduate courses in various streams. Given below is the list of IGNOU UG courses along with the duration of each course.

Name of the Course	Course Duration
Bachelor of Arts Tourism Studies - BTS	Minimum 3 Years and Maximum is 6 Years to complete the course
Bachelor of Social Work - BSW	Minimum 3 Years and Maximum is 6 Years to complete the course
Bachelor of Computer Application - BCA	Minimum 3 Years and Maximum is 6 Years to complete the course
Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences - BLIS	Minimum 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme - BPP	Minimum 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com, Bachelor of Science - B.Sc & Bachelor of Arts - B.A.	Minimum 3 years and Maximum is 6 years to complete the course
BA Sanskrit	Minimum 3 years and Maximum is 6 years to complete the course
BA Urdu	Minimum 3 years and Maximum is 6 years to complete the course
Bachelors in Social Work	Minimum 3 years and Maximum is 6 years to complete the course

IGNOU Postgraduate Courses in India 2026

The list of IGNOU postgraduate courses in India covers a wide range of disciplines such as computer science, arts, management, sciences and others. Check out the list of IGNOU PG courses in the table below.

Name of the Course	Course Duration
Master of Arts English - MEG	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Computer Applications - MCA	Minimum is 3 years and Maximum is 6 years to complete the course
Master of Arts in Rural Development - MARD	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts Hindi - MHD	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Science Food Nutrition - MSCDFSM (July Session)	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy - MSCCFT (July Session)	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Social Work - MSW	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Tourism and Travel Management - MTTM	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Master of Social Work Counselling - MSWC	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts History - MAH	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts in Education - MAEDU	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts in Philosophy - MAPY	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts Economics - MEC	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts in Political Science - MPS	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts in Psychology - MAPC	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts in Public Administration - MPA	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts Gandhi and Peace Studies - MGPS	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts in Sociology - MSO	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master in Anthropology - MAAN	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts in Gender and Development Studies - MAGD	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts in Adult Education - MAAE	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts Development Studies - MADVS	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies - MAWGS (July Session)	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Library and Information Science - MLIS	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Master of Arts Translation Studies - MATS	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Commerce - M.Com	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Business Administration - MBA	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Masters of Computer Applications - MCA	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 5 years to complete the course
Master of Science Mathematics - MSCMACS (January Session)	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Master of Arts Distance Education - MADE	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 6 years to complete the course
MA in English	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 6 years to complete the course
MA in Corporate Social Responsibility	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 6 years to complete the course
MA in Journalism and Mass Communication	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 6 years to complete the course
MA in Environmental and Occupational Health	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 6 years to complete the course
MSc in Food Safety and Quality Management (MSc FSQM)	Minimum is 2 years and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course

IGNOU Diploma Courses in India

Apart from the regular UG and PG courses, IGNOU has a list of diploma courses in various streams. The diploma courses offered by IGNOU are comparatively shorter than full-time courses and are a great choice for the candidates looking to enhance their skill in a respective stream or course. Check out the complete list of diploma courses offered by IGNOU in the table given below:

Name of the Course	Course Duration
Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management - PGDDM	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking - PGDLAN	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy - PGDCFT	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development - PGDRD	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies - PGDGPS	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development - PGDESD	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations - PGDIBO	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Translation - PGDT	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication - PGJMC	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry - PGDAC	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics - PGDAST	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education - PGDHE	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production - PGDAPP	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration - PGDEMA	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Pre- Primary Education - PGDPPED	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology - PGDET	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management - PGDSLM	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Education - PGDAE	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice - PGDCJ	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security - PGDIS	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management - PGDPSM	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights - PGDIPR	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
PG Diploma in Criminal Justice - PGDCJ	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
PG Diploma in Information Security - PGDIS	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development - PGDUPDL	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health - PGDMCH	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine - PGDGM	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in HIV Medicine Programme - PGDHIVM	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine - PGDGM	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies - PGDFCS	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing - PGDBP	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management - PGDFSQM	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Plantation Management - PGDPM	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science - PGDSS	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health - PGDMH	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Counselling - PGDCOUN	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s & Gender Studies - PGDWGS	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Migration and Diaspora	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental and Occupational Health	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness (PGDAB)	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education - DNHE	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma in Tourism Studies - DTS	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration and Development - DPLAD	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma in Creative Writing in English - DCE	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma in HIV and Family Education -DAFE	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma Programme in Urdu - DUL	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development - DWED	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma in Critical Care Nursing - DCCN	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Diploma in Paralegal Practice - DIPP	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Diploma in Nursing Administration - DNA	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing in Finance and Accounting - DBPOFA	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Diploma in Critical Care Nursing - DCCN	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Diploma in Production of Value Added Products from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds - DPVCPO	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetables - DVAPFV	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma in Fish Products Technology - DFPT	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma in Dairy Technology - DDT	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma in Meat Technology - DMT	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma in Event Management - DEVMT	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language - DTG	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 4 years to complete the course
Diploma in Retailing - DIR	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Diploma in Horticulture	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course

IGNOU Certificate Courses in India

IGNOU also offers various certification courses to the students to enhance their skills and gain professional education in particular deciplines. The following are some of the leading IGNOU courses availabe in 2026:

Name of the Course	Course Duration
Advanced Certificate in Information Security - ACISE	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management - ACPDM	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Certificate in Malayalam-Hindi Translation - PGCMHT	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Education - PGCAE	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
PG Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation - PGCBHT	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies - PGCGPS	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy - PGCAP	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Certificate in Geoinformatics - PGCGI	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of Visually Impaired - PGCIATIVI	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Performing Arts – Theatre Arts - CPATHA	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting - CVAP	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Performing Arts-Hindustani Music - CPAHM	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Art - CVAA	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Performing Arts-Bharatanatyam - CPABN	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Performing Arts-Hindustani Music - CPAHM	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Performing Arts-Karnatak Music - CPAKM	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in French Language - CFL	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Arabic Language - CAL	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Russian Language - CRUL	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate Programme in NGO Management - CNM	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Disaster Management - CDM	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Environmental Studies - CES	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Urdu Language - CUL	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Business Skills - CBS	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in HIV and Family Education - CAFE	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language - CTE	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System - CSWCJS	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Functional English (Basic Level) - CFE	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Health Care Waste Management - CHCWM	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing - CMCHN	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Newborn and Infant Nursing - CNIN	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Community Radio - CCR	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Tourism Studies - CTS	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Home Based Health Care - CHBHC	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Sericulture - CIS	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care - CNCC	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Food and Nutrition - CFN	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Water Harvesting & Management - CWHM	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Organic Farming - COF	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Poultry Farming - CPF	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Consumer Protection - CCP	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Beekeeping - CIB	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in International Humanitarian Law - CIHL	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law & Business Laws - CCLBL	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in International Humanitarian Law - CIHL	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking - CAHT	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics - CTPM	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Energy Technology and Management - CETM	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate Programme in Value Education - CPVE	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Library and Information Science - CLIS	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in First Aid - CFAID	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of B.R. Ambedkar - CLTA	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Appreciation Course on Environment - ACE	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Tribal Studies - CTRBS	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Korean Language and Culture - CKLC	Minimum is 6 months and Maximum is 2 years to complete the course
Certificate in Japanese Language- CJL	Minimum is 1 year and Maximum is 3 years to complete the course
Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming - APDF	Minimum is 2 months and Maximum is 6 months to complete the course
Awareness Programme on Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables - APVPFV	Minimum is 1.5 months and Maximum is 6 months to complete the course

IGNOU Admission Prospectus 2026

Aspirants looking forward to seeking IGNOU admissions in any programme are required to buy a prospectus from the nearest IGNOU regional centre. The IGNOU admission prospectus has all the information about the course, admission process, important dates, etc. Apart from that, the IGNOU admission prospectus has details about the process to fill the IGNOU application form.

IGNOU Online Admission Process 2026

Candidates who are first-time applicants for the IGNOU online admission process must check the availability of the programme on the homepage itself. Candidates will have to download the IGNOU common prospectus as well. After that, interested candidates will have to register themselves on the website to further proceed with the process.

Documents Required for IGNOU Online Admissions 2026

There are a certain set of documents required while applying for IGNOU online admissions and they are as follows:

• Scanned Signature and Copy of Age Proof
• Category Certificate (If Applicable)
• Educational Certificates and Experience Certificate
• BPL Certificate (If Applicable)

Note: All the above documents should be scanned copies and less than 100Kb

IGNOU Admissions Important Dates 2026

The IGNOU admission dates vary for UG, PG, Certificate and Diploma courses. Given below are the IGNOU admissions important dates in the table below:

Important Events	Important Dates - July 2025 Cycle	Important Dates - January 2026 Cycle	Important Dates - July 2026 Cycle
Fresh Admission (Apply Online)	June 9, 2025	November 2025 to January 2026	To be Announced
IGNOU Re-registration	September 19, 2025	February 2026	To be Announced
Submission of the Project	To be Announced	To be Announced	To be Announced
Submission of the Assignment	To be Announced	To be Announced	To be Announced
IGNOU Term End Examination (all courses)	To be Announced	To be Announced	To be Announced
IGNOU Results	To be Announced	To be Announced	To be Announced

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