The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, has continuously striven to build an inclusive knowledge society through inclusive education. It has tried to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of the country by offering high-quality teaching through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. Today, it serves the educational aspirations of over 3 million students in India and abroad through 21 Schools of Studies. The University offers about 228 certificate, diploma, degree and doctoral programmes. The Indira Gandhi National Open University, the National Resource Centre for Open and Distance Learning, with international recognition and presence, shall provide seamless access to sustainable and learner-centric quality education, skill up gradation and training to all by using innovative technologies and methodologies and ensuring convergence of existing systems for large-scale human resource development, required for promoting integrated national development and global understanding. The University has made a significant mark in the areas of higher education, community education and continual professional development. The University has been networking with reputed public institutions and private enterprises for enhancing the educational opportunities being offered by it. As a world leader in distance education, it has been conferred with awards of excellence by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada, several times. The degrees /diplomas/ certificates awarded by the university are at par and also have full recognition from the UGC as well as AICTE.
The University offers as many as 80 certificate programmes in different useful disciplines having minimum course duration of six months (with a maximum of 2 Years). Study centre at our college was established in 1998 and around 2500 learners enrolled every year in different courses of study. It was definitely an opportunities for the regular students of our college to pursue any certificate programmes in their own choice as an add-on programmes without devoting any extra time to the same. This may help in building carrier opportunities in future. The following certificate programmes are activated at our college study centre. Students may choose any of the following according to their own choice and convenience.
Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES), Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT), Certificate Programme Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM), Certificate Programme in Rural Development (CRD),Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN), Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC), Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS), Certificate in Information Technology (CIT), Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP), Certificate in Guidance (CIG),
The different courses available at our study centre along with the eligibility criteria, duration of the course and course fees are listed below for ready reference of the learners. The interested aspirants should get themselves admitted through online mode in either of the two sessions January and July every year. Most of the courses are offered in either English or Hindi medium. For all types of enquiry please contact the study centre on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 pm onwards or visit the websites www.ignou.ac.in or www.ignoukolkatarc.com .
NAME OF PROGRAMME | DURATION | COURSE FEE TOTAL (YEARLY) | ELIGIBILITY | |
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Master of Arts in English (MEG) | 2 Y | 4 Y | Rs. 115400 (@7700 per Year) | Bachelors or a higher degree from a recognised University. |
Master of Arts in Hindi (MHD) | 2 Y | 5 Y | Rs. 13200 (@6600 per Year) | Bachelors or a higher degree from a recognised University |
Master of Arts in History (MAH) | 2 Y | 5 Y | Rs. 9000 (@4500 per Year) | Bachelors or a higher degree from a recognised University. |
Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA) | 2 Y | 5 Y | Rs. 14600 (@7300 per Year) | Bachelors or a higher degree from a recognised University. |
Master of Arts in Sociology (MSO) | 2 Y | 5 Y | Rs. 14600 (@7300 per Year) | Bachelors or a higher degree from a recognised University. |
Master of Rural Development (MARD) | 2 Y | 5 Y | Rs. 14000 (@7000 per Year) | Bachelors or a higher degree from a recognised University. |
Master of Commerce (MCOM) | 2 Y | 5 Y | Rs. 19400 (@9700 per Year) | Bachelors or a higher degree from a recognised University. |
Master of Arts in Economics (MEC) | 2 Y | 5 Y | Rs. 12000 (@6000 per Year) | Bachelors or a higherdegree from a recognised University. |
Master in Social Work (MSW) | 2 Y | 5 Y | Rs. 36000 (@18000 per Year) | Bachelors or a higherdegree from a recognised University. |
Bachelor of Arts (BAG) UGC-CBCS | 3 Y | 6 Y | Rs.12000 (@4000 per year) | 10+2 or its equivalent |
Bachelor of Commerce (BCOMG) UGC-CBCS | 3 Y | 6 Y | Rs.8100 (@2700 per year) | 10+2 or its equivalent |
Bachelor of Science ( BSCG) UGC-CBCS | 3 Y | 6 Y | Rs. 16500 (@5500 per year) | 10+2 or its equivalent |
Bachelor of SOCIAL WORK (BSWG) UGC-CBCS | 3 Y | 6 Y | Rs. 18900 (@6300 per year) | 10+2 or its equivalent |
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBARL) | 3 Y | 6 Y | Rs. 31500 (@10500 per year) | 10+2 or its equivalent & Sponsored admission |
BA (Honours) in Economics (BAECH) | 3 Y | 6 Y | Rs.15000 (@5000 per year) | 10+2 or its equivalent |
BA (Honours) in History (BAHIH) | 3 Y | 6 Y | Rs.15000 (@5000 per year | 10+2 or its equivalent |
BA (Honours) in Sociology (BASOH) | 3 Y | 6 Y | Rs.15000 (@5000 per year | 10+2 or its equivalent |
BA (Honours) in Hindi (BAHDH) | 3 Y | 6 Y | Rs.15000 (@5000 per year | 10+2 or its equivalent |
Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS) | 3 Y | 6 Y | Rs.15000 (@5000 per year | 10+2 or its equivalent |
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS | 1 Y | 4 Y | Rs.8700/- | Second class Bachelors Degree's with 50 % marks (45 % for SC/ST/OBC/PH Category)/Bachelors Degree with Diploma in Library Science/Bachelors Degree with two years of working experience in a Library & Information Centre/ Bachelors Degree in a Professional area such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Law etc |
NAME OF PROGRAMME | DURATION | COURSE FEE TOTAL (YEARLY) | ELIGIBILITY | |
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MINI | MAX | |||
Post Graduate Diploma (Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PGDDRRM) | 1 Y | 3 Y | Rs.7400/- | Graduate in any Discipline. |
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC) | 1 Y | 3 Y | Rs.12500/- | Graduation in any discipline and two-years experience in media/ communication organisations in positions such as script writer, reporter, sub editor, photographer, technical Assistant, PRO etc. |
Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) | 1 Y | 3 Y | Rs.2400/- | Graduate in any Discipline. |
Advanced Diploma in Water Resources Engineering (ADWRE) | 2 Y | 4 Y | Rs.12500/- | Graduate in any DThree-year Diploma in Civil/ Agricultural/ Mechanical/Electrical/ Computer/ Architecture/ Chemical Engineering from a recognised polytechnic or its equivalent; and Should be employed/self employed in equivalent capacityscipline. |
Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) | 1 Y | 3 Y | Rs.4500/- | 10+2 or its equivalent |
Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE) | 1 Y | 3 Y | Rs.3000/- | 10+2 or its equivalent |
Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE) | 1 Y | 3 Y | Rs.3000/- | 10+2 or its equivalent |
Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES) | 6 M | 2 Y | Rs.2400/- | 10+2 or its equivalent |
Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT) | 6 M | 2 Y | Rs.4200/- | Pass in 10+2 standard or equivalent with science subject/ Pass in 11 year higher secondary or equivalent with science subjects and one year of experience of working in a school/college/university science laboratory/ Pass in X standard or equivalent with science subjects and two years of experience of working in a school/college/university science laboratory |
Certificate Programme Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM) | 6 M | 2 Y | Rs.1800/- | 10th pass/Working nursery, primary or elementary teachers / Passed AMT under Associate Studentship Scheme |
Certificate Programme in Rural Development (CRD) | 6 M | 2 Y | Rs.1800/- | Bachelors or a higher degree from a recognised University. |
Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN) | 6 M | 2 Y | Rs.1400/- | No Formal Qualification. |
Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) | 6 M | 2 Y | Rs.2000/- | 10+2 or its equivalent |
Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) | 6 M | 2 Y | Rs.6000/- | 10th Standard OR SSC |
Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP) | 6 M | 2 Y | Rs.1800/- | 10+2 or its equivalent |
Certificate in Guidance (CIG) | 6 M | 2 Y | Rs. 2000/- | Teachers of recognised institutions/Pass in Matriculation/SSC |
Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care (CNCC) | 6 M | 2 Y | Rs. 2000/- | 10+2 or its equivalent |