Indira Gandhi National Open University

Contributors

 * Dr. Pankaj Khare


 * Dr. R. C. Sharma
 * Dr. Sanjaya Mishra

About the University
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a national university with its headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi, India. Named after former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, the university was established in 1985 when the Parliament of India passed the Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985 (IGNOU Act 1985).

IGNOU; generally considered one of the largest universities in the world; was founded to impart education by means of distance and open education, provide higher education opportunities particularly to the disadvantaged segments of society, to encourage, coordinate and set standards for distance and open education in India and strengthen the human resources of India through education.

Apart from teaching and research, extension and training form the mainstay of its academic activities. It also acts as a national resource centre, and serves to promote and maintain standards of distance education in India.

Historical Development


Organizational Structure


Instructional System


School of Studies/Faculties


Learning Support Network


Academic Programmes


Enrolment and Success


Administration and Governance


Finance and Budget


Research


Extension Activities


International Reach


Acheivements and Highlights


Reflections
