Indira Gandhi National Open University

Welcome to Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), a premier institution established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 with the mission to democratize education in India and beyond. Empowered by the IGNOU Act, the University holds a unique mandate to provide inclusive and equitable access to higher education across the nation and through its overseas learner support centres, reflecting its expansive jurisdiction and global vision.

IGNOU proudly stands as the No. 1 Open Universityin the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and the first Open University to receive the prestigious A++ accreditation from NAAC, these are recognitions of its excellence in the open, distance and online learning system. With over 69 Regional Centres, 2,000+ Learner Support Centres pan-India, and 25 Overseas Study Centres in 15 countries, IGNOU reaches the remotest corners of India and serves diverse learners, including marginalized communities, persons with disabilities, and international students.

As a torchbearer of innovation, IGNOU integrates technology with education through initiatives like MOOCs on SWAYAM, SWAYAM PRABHA channels, and e-Gyankosh, ensuring quality education is both accessible and affordable. With 325 programmes, including Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUP) and skill-based courses, the University continues to align with the National Education Policy 2020 to meet emerging educational and professional needs. IGNOU offers 45 online academic programmes through its own Learning Management System (LMS).

IGNOU has attained a significant milestone in the realm of innovation and has been ranked among the top ten "Institutes of National Importance and Central Universities" due to its endeavors to promote entrepreneurship and innovation. Furthermore, it has been positioned within the 151-300 range of overall rankings according to the NIRF-Innovation rating-2023. The role of the university in shaping India’s educational landscape is immense. Through strategic collaborations, groundbreaking research, and its unwavering commitment to quality, IGNOU reinforces the pillars of access, affordability, equity, and excellence in education.