Is distance BEd from IGNOU valid?
The Indira Gandhi National Open University is run by the central government of India, and with a total active enrolment of over 4 million students, it is one of the largest open universities in the world. Yes, if you pursue your from IGNOU through a correspondence/distance program, your B.Ed will be
Yes, an Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) distance learning Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree is recognised. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has acknowledged IGNOU as a university and it is recognised in India. This indicates that the distance learning B.Ed programme
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Yes, IGNOU admissions 2026 are open now. Interested students can apply online at the official website of the university. The last date to apply is extended until Feb 15, 2026.
IGNOU offers around 19 BA Online specializations. Some of the top chosen ones are here
Note - The information is taken from the official body of the college.
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Yes, there's one. It's a certification programme called Certificate in Communication and IT Skills. It's a 6-month course but the maximum duration to complete is 2 years. The fee is INR 5,700 only. You need Class 12 marks to get admission to this course.
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The Student Evaluation Division (SED) of IGNOU is entrusted with the responsibility. They conduct the examinations and evaluate for 2 sessions of examinations in a year both in offline and online modes.
No, even in IGNOU, students need to study and clear the exams. They even need to complete the assignments as 40 marks are given out of it.
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