IGNOU, other distance studies for non-engg not banned: Govt clarifies

 

New norms meant for engineering cadre alone.

Srinagar, Feb 25 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday clarified on its recently issued order pertaining to norms for processing of higher studies by the employees of R&B department and inclusion in the seniority list thereof.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), on para 09 of the government order in question having No: 81-PW (R&B) of 2020, Dated: 16-02-2021, it was stated that “no permission for part time / correspondence/ distance study shall be granted.”

In the backdrop of the sentence, various wings of the R&B had rejected the pleas of its employees who were studying or intending to study various courses through distance mode of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) or other universities offering courses through distant mode.

IGNOU TEE December 2020 Result declared. Direct link to download

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced the IGNOU December TEE Result 2020 on its official website today (February 23). Candidates who have appeared for the IGNOU Term End Exam (TEE) for various courses can check their results online at ignou.ac.in.

https://termendresult.ignou.ac.in/TermEndDec20/TermEndDec20.asp

International Mother Language Day - 21 Feb 2021

International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999. The UN General Assembly welcomed the proclamation of the day in its resolution of 2002.

On 16 May 2007 the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution A/RES/61/266 called upon Member States "to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world". By the same resolution, the General Assembly proclaimed 2008 as the International Year of Languages, to promote unity in diversity and international understanding, through multilingualism and multiculturalism and named the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to serve as the lead agency for the Year.

Today there is growing awareness that languages play a vital role in development, in ensuring cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, but also in strengthening co-operation and attaining quality education for all, in building inclusive knowledge societies and preserving cultural heritage, and in mobilizing political will for applying the benefits of science and technology to sustainable development.

 

Many Tihar inmates pursuing PG courses

 A prison may not jump to mind when you think of the pursuit of education. But Tihar jail has many inmates who are undertaking courses from Indira Gandhi National Open University, including master’s degree in public administration, postgraduate diploma in business operations, bachelor’s degree in social work and certificate in food and nutrition.

An RTI filed by law student Aniket Gaurav elicited these details of courses being pursued by Tihar inmates for the past five years. Most students are enrolled in certificate and diploma courses. A large number, of course, are undertaking Class X and XII courses. There are many incarcerated students enrolled in bachelor’s degree courses.

UGC allows top universities to set up campuses abroad

 

India’s top ranked universities with Institute of Eminence status, such as the Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institute of Science, can now set up branch campuses abroad after India’s higher education regulator the University Grants Commission (UGC) this month amended its regulations to allow them to set up offshore campuses.

Public or private ‘Institutes of Eminence’ would have to submit an application to the Ministry of Education with details of their 10-year strategic vision plan and a five-year implementation plan, including academic plans, faculty recruitment, student admissions plan, research, infrastructure development, financial, administrative and governance plans, with clear annual milestones and identifiable outcomes, according to the UGC, which will also review the applications together with an Empowered Experts Committee.

Institutions must also obtain permission from the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs to start an overseas centre, it said.

But the rules for overseas centres are stringent and could be difficult for most Indian institutions to meet. The UGC guidelines state that an institute wanting to set up an overseas centre must ensure it evolves as a multi-disciplinary research and teaching campus with at least three faculties and a minimum of 300 teachers and 3,000 students by the end of 10 years.

The ‘norms and standards’ of the off-campus centre should be the same as the main campus for similar courses, and should have similar admission criteria, and curriculum, examination and evaluation systems, it said.

Government proposes nine higher education hub cities

The Indian government plans higher education hubs in nine cities, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during her budget speech last week.

Sitharaman unveiled a proposal to set up formal ‘umbrella structures’ to capitalise on ‘research synergies’ between research institutions, universities and colleges, while also maintaining internal autonomy of institutions.

Nine cities will have a ‘higher education cluster’ each, for better collaboration among institutions and assisting collective development without limiting their individual autonomy, Sitharaman said in her address to parliament.

Sitharaman named the southern city of Hyderabad in Telangana state as an example, with 40 major institutions. The city is already a centre for the technology industry while the University of Hyderabad was ranked first among Indian universities for research output by Nature Index for 2019-20.

Distance Education

Distance education, also called distance learning, is the education of students who may not always be physically present at a school/college.

Traditionally, this usually involved correspondence courses wherein the student corresponded with the school/college via mail. 

Today, it involves online education. A distance learning program can be completely distance learning, or a combination of distance learning and traditional classroom instruction (called hybrid or blended). Massive open online courses (MOOCs), offering large-scale interactive participation and open access through the World Wide Web or other network technologies, are recent educational modes in distance education. 

A number of other terms (distributed learning, e-learning, m-learning, online learning, virtual classroom etc.) are used roughly synonymously with distance education.

Examination Dates for Management , B.Ed. and Post Basic B.Sc.

 

Aspirants of Management Programme, B.Ed. and post basic B.Sc. Nursing programme - January, 2021 session

It is informed that the entrance test towards admission into the Management Programme, B.Ed. and post basic B.Sc. Nursing programme - January, 2021 session is [tentatively] scheduled for conduct on 11th April, 2021 (Sunday).

Pl keep on visiting www.ignou.ac.in for more updates [about admission application etc.].

STRATEGIES AND MODELS FOR SUSTAINABILITY -SWAYAM platform (MOOCs)

 

IGNOU is offering free online course on : STRATEGIES AND MODELS FOR SUSTAINABILITY under Government of India's Initiative to provide free education- SWAYAM platform (MOOCs) and admission is open for January 2021 session. The course is interdisciplinary in nature and is suitable for a wide range of backgrounds- Graduate, Post Graduate students, Research Scholars, College/University teachers, Scientists, Policy makers or Anyone who is interested for building knowledge on Environment and Sustainability Science.

Enrollment Started from 15 February 2021

Further details and to enroll in this course, please visit –

https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou21_ge13/preview

Course Fee- NIL (Please note no fees will be charged for enrolment)

Extension of last date of Re-Registration for the January 2021 Session till 28th February, 2021

Dear Students,

The last date of Re-registration (RR) for the January 2021 Session has been extended till 28th February, 2021.

Links:

1. https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/

2. https://ignou.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login

With best wishes,

Centre In-charge

IGNOU SC-0742 (D)

IGNOU has been awarded A Plus grade by the NAAC

 

IGNOU January 2021 Session: Re-Registration Dates Extended Till February 15

 

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for the online submission of re-registration forms for the January 2021 session till February 15. Students now have another fortnight to re-register online for the next year or next semester of the undergraduate, postgraduate, semester-based programmes of two to three year durations.

“The last date of Re-Registration for the January 2021 Session has been extended till 15th February, 2021. The learner can re-register Online through the link; https://ignou.samarth.edu.in,” an IGNOU statement said.

The programmes offered by IGNOU comprises several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including MA in English, BA in Hindi, PGD in Rural Development, PG Certificate in Adult Education, Appreciation Course on Environment, Population and Sustainable Development, Awareness Programme on Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables and Dairy Farming.

Steps To Re-Register IGNOU For January 2021 Session

Step 1: Visit the official website -- ignou.samarth.edu.in or ignou.ac.in

Step 2: Login at the admission portal using the details including enrollment numbers, names of the programme, and dates of birth

Step 3: The portal will display your details and pre-filled admission forms based on the previous semester, check the details and enter.

Step 4: Pay the IGNOU January 2021 session re-registration fee online

Step 5: Download the receipt or form generated online confirming the admission to the programme

IGNOU January 2021 Admission Begins; Here's How To Apply

  

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has begun the admission process for January 2021 session. All the candidates who seek admission into programmes offered by IGNOU can apply through the online IGNOU admission portal-

 ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. The last date of online registration for the January session is February 28, 2021. The programmes will be offered both in open and distance (ODL) mode.

All those applicants who will be registering for the first time will have to click on the available programme tab on the homepage of the online admission system and select the desired programme. Candidates are advised to read the details regarding eligibility criteria, application fee, duration, etc., carefully before filling the application form.

Steps To Fill IGNOU Admission Form 2021

Step 1: Visit the official website- ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in

Step 2: Click on the ‘New Registration’ tab

Step 3: Fill the required details and register

Step 4: Assign a username and password which will be required to login later

Step 5: After submission, the username will be sent on the registered mobile numbe

Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority Inks Pact With IGNOU

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on Tuesday signed a preliminary pact for collaboration towards utilizing tele-lecturing facility for investor awareness programmes through distance learning mode.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been inked for utilising the tele-lecturing facility of Gyan Darshan Channel (EPMC), the corporate affairs ministry said in a release. Corporate Affairs Secretary Rajesh Verma said that the IEPFA is sure to benefit from this association with IGNOU and Gyan Darshan channel in spreading the investor education and awareness messages.
He is also the Ex-Officio Chairperson of IEPFA. Manoj Pandey, a Joint Secretary in the ministry, said this is for the first time that the IEPFA is venturing into an association for utilising the electronic and digital platforms for conducting investor awareness programmes.

IGNOU Opens Registration For PG Diploma In Corporate Social Responsibility; Apply by February 28

 

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has opened the application  window for the Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (PGDCSR). A graduate in any discipline can apply online for the one-year postgraduate diploma course till February 28, 2021.

The IGNOU PGDCR can also be applied by senior, mid-level and entry level employees of companies undertaking CSR and professionals working in the development sector and NGOs implementing CSR activities. As per an IGNOU statement, development functionaries and civil servants of State and Central Governments, faculty, researchers and students in universities, research organisations and colleges can also apply for the one-year PGDCSR programme.

PG Diploma In Corporate Social Responsibility - Direct Link

IGNOU Launches Diploma In Value Education Programme

 

Indira Gandhi National Open University has launched a new Diploma in Value Education (DPVE) in its January session. The aim of this course is to train elementary school teachers and inculcate positive values among the teachers, parents and students.

The interested candidates can apply at https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/.

Link for Hall Ticket of December 2020 Examination to be held from 8th Feb 2021

 

Link for Hall Ticket of December 2020 Examination to be held from 8th Feb 2021

Link for Hall Ticket