Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU
                     Indira Gandhi National 
Open University 
(IGNOU
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a public university in India that offers distance and open learning: 
Established
In 1985, IGNOU was established by the Parliament of India to provide affordable and flexible higher education to all. 
Name
Named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, IGNOU is also known as the People's University. 
Programs
•IGNOU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate 
programs in subjects like arts, science, commerce, management, education, and health 
sciences. 
•Flexibility
IGNOU's distance education programs are designed to be flexible, allowing students to 
study at their own pace and on their own sche
Recognition
•Recognition
IGNOU degrees are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and are 
considered valid for all purposes. 
•Exams
IGNOU conducts Term End Examinations (TEE) every year for final year/ semester and 
intermediate year/ semester students. 
Network
• Network
• IGNOU has a network of 67 Regional Centres, 21 Schools of Studies, 
2000 Learners Support Centres, and 20 international institutions.