India, Australia to start dual degree programme for students: Piyush Goyal

 

Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that education will act as a bridge between India and Australia, highlighting that both countries will soon be starting dual degree programmes for students.

Goyal and Dan Tehan, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment of Australia said they are working on a dual degree programme under the trade agreement with an aim to enhance collaboration between universities of both countries.

Union Commerce Minister Goyal who was in the University of New South Wales (NSW) in Sydney, said, "I invite the University of New South Wales to expand its footprints in India and enable students on both sides to gain."

Goyal is in Australia for a three-day visit after inking India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).

Goyal said that both sides are working on a dual degree programme and the move would help in recognizing each other's degrees, and course contents.

IGNOU announces exam dates for Basic B.Sc Nursing & B.Ed courses

 

Indira Gandhi National Open University, IGNOU has released the exam dates for Basic B.Sc Nursing and B.Ed courses. The examination for both the programs will be conducted on May 8, 2022. Candidates can check the exam date notice on the official site of IGNOU on ignou.ac.in. 

The registration process was started on March 23 and will end on April 17, 2022. The exam duration is for 2 hours for both the courses. Candidates who still have not applied for the courses, but want to apply can check the eligibility and other details below.

Eligibility Criteria 

B.Sc Nursing: In-service Nurses, that is Registered nurse and Registered Midwife (RNRM) having 10+2 with three years, Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with minimum of Two Years experience in the profession after RNRM.

B.Ed: At least 50% marks either in the Bachelor’s Degree and /or in the Master’s Degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/ Commerce/ Humanities. Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualifications equivalent thereto.

Examination Fees

Candidates will have to pay ₹1000 using a credit card or a debit card issued by Banks in India or through online Banking. For more related details candidates can check the official site of IGNOU. 

IGNOU Issues Notice for Campus Placement Drive

 

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Campus Placement Cell in association with Regional Centres of Delhi NCR will hold a placement drive for "College Dekho.”

As per the latest IGNOU notice, the placement drive for College Dekho will be conducted on March 15 and March 30, 2022 in the Convention Centre, IGNOU Campus.

The reporting and registration time is between 9.30 and 10.30 am. The pre-placement talk will start at 11 am, the notice added.

Job Description and Details:

Academic Counsellor/ Sr. Academic Counsellor/ Content Writer

Nature of Employment: Permanent

Salary And Incentive: 2.8 LPA to 4.0 LPA

Academic Qualification: Graduate

Work Experience: 0 to 5 Years

Age: Up to 30 Years

Posting Location: Gurgaon Sector 62

Career Path

Academic Counsellor > Senior Academic Counsellor > Team Leader > Assistant Manager (18 – 24 months between two levels)

Key Skills

- Excellent communications skills (English) and interpersonal skills

- Inherent ability to have engaging conversations

- Excellent listening skills

- Self-starter and ability to execute high velocity closures

- Ability to work in low supervision but high ownership environment

- Genuine interest in helping people succeed

 Selection Process

Round I: HR Interview

Round II: Business Interview

“Applicants are required to carry two copies of their updated Resume/CV and IGNOU ID Card (two copies). The selection process may continue till late evening. Applicants are advised to come prepared to stay till late evening,” the notice read.

IGNOU Extends Admission Deadline For ODL Courses And Re-registration

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline to apply for programmes offered through open and distance mode (ODL) and also via online mode. The deadline to apply will now end on February 21, 2022. Earlier it was supposed to be closed on February 10, 2022. Even before that, IGNOU extended the last date for admission to these courses from January 31 to February 10, 2022. Interested candidates can apply online.

IGNOU launches certificate programme in Food and Nutrition

 

School of Continuing Education, The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), launched a certificate programme in Food and Nutrition through a virtual ceremony on Monday, February 14, 2022. Interested candidates can visit the IGNOU SAMARTH website at www.ignouiop.samarth.edu.in and register for the programme.

The certificate in Foods and Nutrition is a post-literacy level awareness programme that is meant for people with basic reading and writing skills. The Programme aims to acquaint the learners with the role of food in ensuring healthy living for the individual, family and community.

NCPSL, IGNOU ink MoU for Sindhi Chair

 

A signing ceremony organized by the School of Translation Studies and Training, IGNOU for the renewal of MoU for Sindhi Chair between Indira Gandhi National Open University and National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language (NCPSL), Ministry of Education today.

The Sindhi Chair is housed in the School of Translation Studies and Training, IGNOU.
The welcome address was given by Prof Rajendra Prasad Pandey, Director, SOTST, IGNOU. Followed by opening remarks made by Prof. Sumitra Kukreti, PVC, IGNOU.

The special address was given by Prof. Aquil Ahmad, Director, NCPSL, MOE, GOI.

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, IGNOU inaugurate 33 Extension Centres to link Vocational Education with Higher Education

New Delhi: Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, and Professor Nageshwar Rao, Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) inaugurated 33 Extension Centres, aimed at strengthening the vocational and technical training framework in the skill ecosystem.

IGNOU TEE December 2021: Students ask for online exams

 

IGNOU students took to social media to trend “Justice for IGNOU students” to demand for online or blended exams. The students are also asking for new revised dates for the TEE December 2021 exams as further delay may hamper with their career paths. Read below for more information.

IGNOU's AICTE-approved MBA programmes: Admissions open for Jan 2022 session

 

IGNOU's AICTE-approved MBA programmes: The School of Management Studies (SOMS), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), has opened admissions to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme for January 2022 session. Interested candidates can visit https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ and fill admission forms online.

“The MBA programme which is considered as the flagship programme of the university, has been recently restructured completely based on industry academia needs,” a media release from IGNOU reads.

IGNOU signs MoU with skill development ministry to integrate skill training with higher education

 

IGNOU has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Tuesday to help integrate skill training with higher education.

With this MoU, the trainees affiliated to National Skill Training Institutes, Industrial Training Institutes, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras and Jan Shikshan Sansthans will get a chance to join IGNOU’s 3-year degree programme for higher education.

What is the aim of this tie-up?

The aim of this MoU between Indira Gandhi National Open University and the skill development ministry is to make higher education, better livelihood opportunities available to these students which will lead to an upward mobility for them.

Also, the MoU wants to create more employable youth by creating job opportunities for them through better avenues.

With this partnership, 32 NSTIs, more than 3,000 Government ITIs, 500 PMKKs and nearly 300 JSS will be associated with IGNOU as Registration Centres, Examination Centres and Work Centres for hands-on training.

IGNOU December TEE 2021 Exam Postponed Due To Surge In Covid-19 Cases

IGNOU December TEE 2021: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has postponed the December 2021 term-end examinations amid spike in Covid-19 cases. The December TEE exam 2021 which was scheduled to be held from January 20 to February 23 have been postponed till further notification. "The students are advised to keep checking the varsity's website for examination related information and updates at frequent intervals," IGNOU notification mentioned.

Also, the last date of submission of assignments, project reports, internship, fieldwork journal, dissertation has been extended till January 15.

IGNOU TEE will be conducted in Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) pattern for some of the programmes including BDP/BTS/BCA/BSW, CBCS based bachelors and honors degree programmes among others. Candidates appearing for the examination can check and download the IGNOU TEE 2021 date sheet at ignou.ac.in.

Students can contact to datesheet@ignou.ac.in in case of any queries or information.

Happy New Year 2022

 

IGNOU January 2022 Session: Last date today to re-register, here’s how to apply

Indira Gandhi National Open University will close down the re-registration window for IGNOU January 2022 Session on December 31, 2021. Candidates who still have not applied for the January session can do it through the official site of IGNOU on ignou.ac.in

     IGNOU January 2022 Session: How to re-register 

• Visit the official site of IGNOU Samarth on ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
• Enter the login details or register online.
• Fill in the application form and upload the necessary documents.
• Make the payment of application fees.
• Once done, click on submit.
• Your application has been submitted.
• Download the confirmation page and keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

Meanwhile, the varsity has also started the fresh admissions part. Candidates who want to take admission in MSCMACS, PGDMCH, PGDGM, PGDHHM, DNA, PGDHIVM and PGCMDM courses can apply online. The last date for fresh admissions is till January 31, 2022. For more related details candidates can check the official site of IGNOU

Atal Ranking of Institutes released, IGNOU tops in non-tech

 Atal Ranking of Institutes has been released, as many as 7 IITs have ranked among the top 10 technical institutes, while IGNOU has topped in the non-technical category.

The January 2022 Fresh-Admission cycle has commenced

 

The January 2022 Fresh-Admission cycle has commenced. Last date of Fresh-Admissions for the January 2022 Session is 31st January 2022.

https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in