IGNOU Online Admission Process 2025 - Eligibility, Dates, Application, Fees

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IGNOU Online Admission Process

IGNOU admission are offered in a variety of online degree programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate levels. Candidates looking for enrol in their chosen online courses will be offered admission on a merit basis. They need to visit the official website of the IGNOU Online and submit the online application form, along with all the necessary documents and the requisite application fee.

At the UG level, IGNOU admissions are offered in Online BSW, Online BCA, Online BLIS, Online BTS, and Online B.Com programmes. For PG courses, admissions are offered in Online MBA, Online MCA, Online M.Com, and Online MA. The eligibility criteria for online UG admissions are 10+2 with minimum passing marks. A bachelor’s degree in any discipline is required for admission to PG courses.

IGNOU Online admissions are also offered in diploma and certificate programmes. The eligibility criteria for online diploma and certificate courses vary depending on the course level.

IGNOU Online Application Process

Applicants must follow certain steps to apply for admission to IGNOU Online courses:

Visit the official website - iop.ignouonline.ac.in
Select the programme and meet the eligibility criteria
Complete the registration by entering the required details
Login with your registered email and password
Fill in the application form online
Submit the required documents
Pay the requisite admission fees

IGNOU Admissions for Online UG Courses

IGNOU Online offers admission to undergraduate programmes – Online BSW, Online BCA, Online BSIL, Online BTS, and Online B.Com. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria for their desired courses in the table below.

IGNOU Eligibility Criteria for Online UG Courses

Programme	Eligibility
Online BCA	10 + 2 or equivalent
Online BSW
Online B.Com
Online Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLIS)	Bachelor’s Degree with Diploma (one year) in Library Science or Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of working experience in Library and Information Centre or Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks and 45% for General and the SC/ST/OBC/PH category respectively.
Online Bachelor of Tourism (BTSOL)	10+2 Or its equivalent OR BPP from IGNOU

IGNOU Selection Process for Online UG Courses

The selection of candidates for online UG courses at the university is merit-based. Students need to fulfil the eligibility criteria and get document verification done to complete the enrolment process.

IGNOU Admissions for Online PG Courses

IGNOU Online offers admission to postgraduate courses - Online MBA, Online MCA, Online MCom, and Online MA. The eligibility criteria for the online PG courses are a bachelor's degree with minimum passing marks. Applicants must check the eligibility criteria mentioned in the table below.

IGNOU Eligibility Criteria for Online PG Courses

Programme	Eligibility Criteria
Online MA	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
Online M.Com
Online MBA	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 50% (45% for reserved category)
Online MCA	BCA/ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering or Equivalent Degree OR B.Sc/ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 level or Graduation level (with additional Bridge Courses) MCS-201 (Programming in C and Python) MCS-208 (Data Structures and Algorithm) Students without Mathematics at 10+2 level or Graduation level are not eligible for ODL/Online MCA programme.

IGNOU Selection Process for Online PG Courses

Candidates for online PG courses at the university are selected based on their previous academic performance. The final selection is done after document verification.

IGNOU Online Diploma Admissions

IGNOU Online offers admission to various online diploma courses. The eligibility criteria for the online diploma courses are different for each. Applicants must check the eligibility criteria mentioned in the table below.

IGNOU Eligibility Criteria for Online Diploma Courses

Programme	Eligibility Criteria
Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE)	10+2 or Anyone without 10+2 but 20 years old and above is eligible
Post Graduate Diploma in Development Communication (PGDDC)	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Media (PGDIDM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE)
Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)
Diploma in Urdu Language (DUL)	10+2 or equivalent with Urdu as one of the subject or Certificate in Urdu Language from IGNOU
Diploma Programme in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE)	10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU
Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental and Occupational Health (PGDEOH)	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science (PGDSS)	Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university
Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS)	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university
Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS)	10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

IGNOU Online Admissions for Certificate Courses

IGNOU Online offers admission to various online Certificate courses. The eligibility criteria for the online Certificate courses are different for each. Applicants must check the eligibility criteria mentioned in the table below.

IGNOU Eligibility Criteria for Online Certificate Courses

Programme	Eligibility Criteria
Saral Sanskrit Bodh (SSB)	10+2 from a recognised board
Certificate in French Language (CFL)	10+2 and 18 years of age (minimum)
Certificate Programme in Rural Development (CRD)	Bachelor’s degree in any subject
Certificate in Urdu Language (CUL)	10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board
Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture (CSLC)	10+2 or equivalent with basic knowledge of English
Certificate Programme in Food and Nutrition (CFN)	No formal qualification is required. Candidates must have a minimum age of 18 years as on the last date for receipt of admission form
Post Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy (PGCAP)	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBS)	10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU
Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS)	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Certificate Programme In Peace Studies and Conflict Management (CPSCM)	10+2 from a recognised board or candidates, who do not possess 10+2 qualification are required to clear IGNOU’s Preparatory Programme
Certificate Programme in Library and Information Science (CLIS)	10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU
Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)	10th Standard or SSC or IGNOU'S BPP or Microsoft's DLC or equivalent
Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)	10+2 or its equivalent from a recognised board
Certificate in Arabic Language (CAL)	10+2 from a recognised board
Certificate in Russian Language (CRUL)	No formal qualification is required. Class 10 level of English proficiency is desiable.