Student Handbookand

Prospectus

January, 2015

Master of Education(M.Ed.)

A DEC-NCTE COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMME

School of EducationIndira Gandhi National Open University

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068

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2Last date to submit filled-inapplication form to the concernedRegional Centre is 15-7-2014

May, 2014

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RECOGNITION1. IGNOU is a NATIONAL UNIVERSITY established by anAct

of Parliament in 1985 (Act No. 50 of 1985). IGNOU Degrees/Diplomas/ Certificates are recognised by all the memberinstitutions of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)and are at par with Degrees/ Diplomas/Certificates of allIndian Universities/Deemed Universities/ Institutions.

2. Recognised by NCTE vide their letter No. F.NRC/NCTE/F3/DH-389/2007/40880 dated 13 March 2008.

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3CONTENTS1. About the University 5

2. University Rules 9

3. School of Education 18

4. Master of Education (M.Ed.) Programme 19

Appendices 27

Some Forms for Use 87

Instruction for Filling-in the Application Form 113

Application Form 115

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4Members of Faculty School of Education

Prof. N.K. Dash Director

Prof. M.C. Sharma Professor

Prof. S.V.S. Chaudhary Professor

Prof. Vibha Joshi Professor

Prof. C.B. Sharma Professor

Prof. Saroj Pandey Professor

Prof. Dusyam Venkateshwarlu Professor

Prof. Amitav Mishra Professor

Ms. Poonam Bhushan Associate Professor

Dr. Eisha Kannadi Associate Professor

Dr. M.V. Lakshmi Reddy Reader

Dr. Bharti Dogra Reader

Dr. Yalavarthi Nirmala Reader

Dr. Vandana Singh Lecturer

Dr. Sutapa Bose Lecturer

Dr. Gaurav Singh Lecturer

Dr. Elizabeth Kuruvilla Lecturer

Dr. Niradhar Dey Lecturer

Ajith Kumar C Lecturer

Dr. Ajnuli Suhane Lecturer

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51. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY1.1 Introduction

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) came into being on September 20, 1985, byan Act of Parliament (1985) to achieve the following objectives:

democratizing higher education by taking education to the doorsteps of the learners;

providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it irrespective of age,region, religion and gender;

offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocationalorientation to the courses;

promoting and developing open and distance education in India; and

as an apex body, setting and maintaining standards in open and distance education in thecountry.

1.2 Prominent FeaturesIGNOU has certain unique features such as:

international jurisdiction

flexible admission rules

individualized study: flexibility in terms of place, pace and duration of study

use of latest information and communication technologies

nationwide student support services network

cost-effective programmes

modular approach to programmes

resource sharing, collaboration and networking with conventional universities, open universitiesand other institutions/organizations

socially and academically relevant programmes based on students need analysis

1.3 Important Achievements

Emergence of IGNOU as the largest open university in the world.

Recognition as Centre of Excellence in Distance Education by the Commonwealth ofLearning (1993).

Award of Excellence for Distance Education Materials by Commonwealth of Learning (1999). Launch of a series of 24 hour Educational Channels Gyan Darshan. IGNOU is the nodal

agency for these channels and regular transmissions are done from the studio at EMPC,IGNOU.

Student enrolment has doubled in four years from 1.5 million to over 3 million. UNESCO declared IGNOU as the largest institution of higher learning in the world in 2010. On the spot delivery of study material to students. Largest network of learning support system.

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6 Declaration of Term-end result within 45 days.

Increase in academic programmes manifold over the years.

1.4 The Schools of Studies & CentresWith a view to develop inter-disciplinary studies, the University operates through Schools of Studies.Each School is headed by a Director who arranges to plan, supervise, develop and organize itsacademic programmes and courses in coordination with the School faculty, staff and different academic,administrative and service wings of the University. The emphasis is on providing a wide choice ofcourses at different levels. The following Schools of Studies are currently in operation :

School of Humanities (SOH)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)

School of Sciences (SOS)

School of Education (SOE)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)

School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)

School of Computer & Information Sciences (SOCIS)

School of Agriculture (SOA)

School of Law (SOL)

School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)

School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)

School of Tourism Hospitality Service Sectoral Management (SOTHSSM)

School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS)

School of Social Work (SOSW)

School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)

School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)

School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)

School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)

School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA)

1.5 Academic Programmes

The University offers a wide range of academic programmes both short-term and long-term leadingto Certificates, Diplomas, Undergraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Degrees, and Doctoral Degrees,which are conventional as well as innovative. Most of these programmes have been developed afteran initial survey of the demand for such studies.

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certification,

improvement of skills,

acquisition of professional qualifications,

continuing education and professional development at work place,

self-enrichment,

diversification and updation of knowledge,

empowerment

1.6 Course Preparation

Learning materials are specially prepared by experts drawn from different well reputed institutionsand universities all over the country as well as in-house faculty. These materials are scrutinized bycontent experts, supervised by the instructors/unit designers and edited by content, language andformat editors before they are finally sent for printing. Similarly, audio and video CDs are producedin consultation with content experts, in-house faculty and experts from the Electronic Media ProductionCentre of IGNOU. The material, thus, prepared is previewed and reviewed by the faculty as well asoutside media experts and edited/modified, wherever necessary, before they are finally dispatched tothe Study Centres and telecast on Gyan Darshan.

1.7 Credit System

The University follows the Credit System for most of its programmes. Each credit is equivalent to30 hours of study, which comprises all learning activities (i.e. reading and comprehending the printmaterial, listening to audio, watching video, attending counselling sessions, teleconference and writingassignment responses). A six-credit course, for instance, involves 180 study hours. The course weightageis expressed in terms of credits. This helps the learner to understand the academic effort one has toput in, in order to successfully complete a course. Completion of an academic programme (Degree,Diploma or Certificate) requires successful completion of assignments, term-end examination andother activities such as practical, dissertation, etc. as per the requirement of a programme.

1.8 Support Services

In order to provide individualized support to its learners, the University has a large number of StudyCentres/ Programme Study Centres throughout the country. These Study Centres/Programme StudyCentres are managed by a part-time coordinator appointed by the University. These are coordinatedby 56 Regional Centres. At the Study Centres, the learners interact with the Academic Counsellorsand their peer groups, refer to books in the library, watch video programmes and listen to audioprogrammes and interact with the Coordinator on administrative and academic matters. The list ofRegional Centres is given as Appendix III. The support services are also provided through WorkCentres, Programme Centres and Special Study Centres.

1.9 Programme Delivery

The methodology of instruction in this University is different from that of conventional universities.The Open University system is more learner-oriented, and the learner is an active participant in theteaching and learning process. Most of the instruction is imparted through distance mode rather thanface-to-face communication.

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a) Self-learning Printed Material

The printed material (written in self-learning style) for both theory and practical componentsof the programme is supplied to the learners, which comes in the form of a booklet (Block)usually comprising three to five units.

b) Audio-Visual Material Aids

The learning package contains audio and video CDs which have been produced by the Universityfor better clarification and enhancement of understanding of the course material given to thelearner. A video programme is normally of 25-30 minutes duration. The audio and videomaterials are used at the Study Centres during the counselling sessions which are duly notifiedby the Coordinator of Study Centre.

The video programmes are telecast on National Network and enrichment channel of Doordarshan.Some of the selected stations of All India Radio also broadcast the audio programmes. Learnerscan confirm the dates for the programme from their Study Centres. The information is alsoprovided through the National Newspapers and IGNOU Newsletters sent to the learners regularly.

c) Counselling Sessions

Counselling sessions are held as per the schedule drawn beforehand by the Co-ordinator. Theyare mainly held on weekends, that is to say, Saturday and Sunday of the week.

d) Contact Programme

The University organises contact sessions for selected programmes to meet specific learnersneeds. This also gives an opportunity for face-to-face interaction of learners with the membersof the faculty and other experts in the subject.

e) Teleconferencing

Live sessions are conducted via satellite through Training and Development CommunicationChannel (TDCC), the schedule for which is made available at the programme centres. Thelearner will have to go to the nearest reception centre at the scheduled time for taking the benefitof this facility.

f) Interactive Radio Counselling (IRC)

Interactive Radio Counselling is a concept in distance learning in India. Live counselling isprovided on radio by the experts. Learners can interact with experts directly from their homeson telephone. The complete details are made available with the Programme Centres. A toll freetelephone number 1800112345 has been provided for this purpose from selected cities.

g) Distance Learning Facilitator

If the number of learners for a particular programme at a study centre falls below 10 (ten) thenusual counselling sessions will not be conducted. The support services may be handled by aDistance Learning Facilitator (DLF).

h) Practicals

Practicals are held at designated institutions for which schedule is provided by the ProgrammeCentre. Attendance in practical sessions is compulsory.

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9i) Practical Handbooks

The practical handbooks are specially prepared for the learners who enrol for the programmeand for the resource persons who are involved in the programme. These handbooks provide thecomplete information and guideline about the practical components of the Programme. Thesehandbooks further explain the role and responsibility of the learners and the resource personsand other functionaries involved in the delivery of the programme.

2. UNIVERSITY RULESThe University reserves the right to change the rules from time to time. Students are otherstackeholders are advised to keep themselves updated by visiting the website regulary. However,latest rules will be applicable to all the students irrespective of the year of their registration.

2.1 ReservationThe University provides reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, non-creamylayer of OBC, War Widows, Kashmiri Migrants and Physically Handicapped learners, as per theGovernment of India rules, for admission to its various programmes. However, submission of forgedcertificate under any category shall lead not only to cancellation of admission but also be legallyimplicated as per Govt. of India rules.

2.2 Educational Qualification Awarded by Private InstitutionsAny educational qualification awarded by the Private Universities established under the provisions ofthe Chhattisgarh Niji Kshetra Vishwavidylaya (Sathapana Aur Viniyaman), Adhiniyam, 2002are non-existent and cannot be made the basis of admission to higher studies with IGNOU.

2.3 Scholarships and Reimbursement of FeeThe learners belonging to reserved categories, viz. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and PhysicallyHandicapped have to pay the full fee at the time of admission to the University along with othergeneral category candidates.

The learners belonging to above categories admitted to IGNOU Programme(s) are eligible forfee reimbursement as per Government of India rules. They are advised to collect the relevant formfrom the Directorate of Social Welfare or from the Office of the Social Welfare Officer, of their State,fill it up and submit the duly completed form to the Regional Director at the Regional Centre (wherehe/she stand admitted/registered for the programme, he/she applied for admission) for necessarycertification by the Regional Director.

After the above certification, the form be collected from the Regional Centre and submitted at theoffice of the Social Welfare Officer or Directorate of Social Welfare in their State, as the case maybe, for reimbursement of Programme Fee. Scholarship scheme of National Centre for Promotion ofEmployment of Disabled People (NCPEDP) for Post Graduate level programmes is applicable to thestudents of this University also. Such students are advised to apply to awarding authority directly.

2.4 Change/Correction of AddressThere is a printed proforma for change/correction of address and change of Study Centre providedin the Programme Guide given/sent to the admitted learner alongwith the study material in the veryfirst lot of despatch. In case there is any correction/change in the address, the learners are advised tomake use of proforma provided in the Programme Guide and send it to the Regional Directorconcerned who will forward the request after verifying the students signature to SR Division, MaidanGarhi, New Delhi - 110068. Requests received directly at SRD, New Delhi will not be entertained.The form of change of address can also be downloaded from IGNOU Website www.ignou.ac.in.

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Learners are advised not to write letters to any other officer in the University in thisregard. Normally, it takes 4-6 weeks to effect the change. Therefore, the learners areadvised to make their own arrangements to redirect the mail to the changed address duringthis period. In case a change of Study Centre is desired, the learners are advised to fill theproforma and address it to the Regional Centre concerned. Since counselling facilities are notavailable for all Programmes at all the centres, learners are advised to make sure that counsellingfacilities are available, for their subjects, at the new centre they have opted for. Request forchange of Study Centre is normally accepted subject to availability of seat for the programmeat the new centre asked for. Change of Address and Study Centre are not permitted until admissionsare finalized. Similarly, change of Study Centre is not permissible in programmes wherepractical components are involved.

2.5 Validity of AdmissionCandidates who are offered admission must join on or before the due date specified by theUniversity. In case they seek admission for the next session, they have to apply afresh next yearand go through the admission process again.

2.6 Incomplete and Late ApplicationsIncomplete and late application forms/Re-registration forms, wrong options of courses or electives,furnishing false information, will be summarily rejected without any intimation to the candidateconcerned. Candidates are, therefore, advised to fill up the relevant columns carefully and encloseall the copies of the necessary certificates duly attested by a Gazetted Officer as and when askedfor and submit the form to the Regional Director concerned only on or before the due date.In this connection no other correspondence will be entertained. The application form sent toother offices of the University will not be considered and the applicant will have no claimwhatsoever an account of this.

2.7 Simultaneous RegistrationStudents who are already enrolled in a programme of one year or longer duration can alsosimultaneously register themselves for any certificate programme of 6 months duration. However,if there is any clash of dates of counselling or examination schedule between the two programmestaken, University will not be in a position to make adjustment.

2.8 Refund of FeeFee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. It is also not adjustable against anyother programme of this University. However, in cases where University denies admission, theprogramme fee will be refunded after deduction of registration fee through A/c Payee ChequeOnly.

2.9 Study Materials and AssignmentsThe University sends study materials and assignments wherever prescribed to the students byregistered post and if a student does not receive the same for any reason whatsoever, the Universityshall not be held responsible for that. In case a student wants to have assignments, he canobtain a copy of the same from the Study Centre or Regional Centre or may download itfrom the IGNOU website: www.ignou.ac.in. For nonreceipt of study material students arerequired to write to the Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre where they stand enrolled/admitted.

2.10 Disputes on Admission and Other University MattersThe place of jurisdiction for filing of a suit, if necessary, will be only New Delhi/Delhi.

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2.11 Re-admissionThe students who are not able to clear their programme within the maximum duration can take re-admission for additional period in continuation of the earlier period as under:

Programmes Duration Re-admissionPeriod Period

Certificate Programmes 6 Months 6 Months

Diploma Programmes 1 Year 1 Year

Bachelors Degree Programmes 3 Years 2 Years

Masters Degree Programmes 2 Years 2 Years

For re-admission the student has to pay pro-rata fee for each incomplete course. The details of pro-rata fee and the Re-admission Form is available at the Regional Centres and also in the Website forthe courses which they have not been able to complete. For further details, please see the website.The students who fail to pay the prescribed full programme fee during the maximum duration of theProgrammes shall have to pay full fee for the missed years in addition to pro-rata course fee for re-admission.

2.12 Change of Regional Centre/Programme Centre or bothThe University reserves the right to allocate Programme Study Centre to the students once theadmission is finalized. The change of Regional Centre as well as Programme Study Centre is notpermissible under any circumstances for M.Ed. programme.

2.13 Foreign StudentsForeign students residing in India are eligible to seek admission in IGNOU programme who havevalid student visa for the minimum duration of the programme. Such students are required to remitthe fee at par with foreign students (fee structure of foreign students could be downloaded from thewebsite: www.ignou.ac.in). Admission of foreign students residing in India will be processed by theInternational Division of the University after ensuring their antecedents from the Ministry of ExternalAffairs/Ministry of Human Resource Development.

However, the programmes with limited number of seats are not on offer for foreign students.

2.14 Term-end ExaminationThe University conducts Term-end Examinations twice a year in the month of June and Decemberevery year. Students will be permitted to appear in Term-end Examination subject to the condition thatregistration for the courses in which they wish to appear is valid, maximum time to pursue theprogramme is not elapsed and they have also submitted the required number of assignment(s), if any,in those courses by the due date.

Examination Fee

Examination fee of Rs. 60/- per course is required to be paid through Bank Draft in favour of IGNOUpayable at the city of Regional Centre where submitting the examination form. The examinationforms are available at all the Study Centres and Regional Centres. Students can also submit on-lineexamination form as per guidelines through IGNOU website at www.ignou.ac.in

Examination Centre

Normally the Study Centre/Programme Centre is the examination centre. However, a student isrequired to fill the exam centre code in the examination form. For the purpose you are advised to gothrough the list of study centres available in the Student Handbook and Prospectus/Programme Guide.

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In case any student wishes to take examination at a particular centre, the code of the chosencentre be filled up as the examination centre code. However, if the examination centre chosenby a student is not activated for the Prog/Course concerned for examination, the University willallot another examination centre under the same Region.Date of Submission of Examination FormsTo avoid discrepancies in filling up examination form/hardship in appearing in the term-endexamination students are advised to :1. Remain in touch with their Regional Centre/Study Centre/Student Evaluation Division for

change in schedule of submission of examination form, fee, if any;2. Fill up all the particulars carefully and properly in the examination form to avoid rejection/

delay in processing the form;3. Retain proof of mailing/submission of examination form till you receiving the examination

hall ticket;4. Although all efforts are made to declare the result in time, there will be no binding on the

University to declare the results of the last examination before commencement of nextexamination. You are, therefore, advised to fill up the examination form without necessarilywaiting for the result and get it cancelled at a later date if so required.

JUNE, TEE DECEMBER, TEE LATE FEE WHERE TO SUBMIT THE FORM

1st March to 31st March 1st Sept to 30th Sept NIL

1st April to 20th April 1st Oct to 20th Oct ` 300/-21st April to 30th April 21st Oct to 31st Oct ` 500/-1st May to 15th May 1st Nov to 15th Nov ` 1000/-

*Examination for these students will be conducted at Regional Centre City only.

Issue of Examination Hall TicketUniversity issues Examination Hall Ticket to the students at least two weeks before thecommencement of Term-end Examination, the same could also be downloaded from theUniversitys website www.ignou.ac.in. In case any student fails to receive the Examination HallTicket within one week before the commencement of the examination the students can downloadthe hall ticket from the website and approach the examination centre for appearing at theexamination.2.15 Counselling and Examination CentreAll Study Centres, Programme Centres, Special Study Centres are not Examination centres.Practical Examination need not necessarily be held at the centre where the learner has undergonecounselling on practicals. Regular counselling sessions will be conducted at the learner supportcentres provided the number of the learners for a particular course is equal to or more than 10.If the number is less than 10, then in place of regular counselling sessions, intensive counsellingsessions will be held.2.16 Early Declaration of ResultThe student can apply for early declaration of Term-End-Examination result with a fee of Rs. 700/- per course. The application for early declaration of result shall be entertained only if the studenthas been selected for any post or applied for further studies. The student must compulsorily submitdocumentary evidence (proof) in support of the reason for early declaration of result to the concernedEvaluation Centre whose details are available on the University website.Early Declaration is permissible in Term-End-Examination only. This facility is not applicable forLab/Practical courses Project Assignment, Workshop, seminar etc. based courses. The Application

At the Regional Centre concerned underwhich your examination centre falls.

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for Early Declaration of result shall be entertained for final year only. Prescribed Form along-withrules & regulations is enclosed in the Student Handbook and Prospectus and also made available onIGNOU website.2.17 Re-evaluation of Term-End-ExaminationAfter the declaration of result, if they students are not satisfied with the marks awarded, they can requestthe University to re-evaluate theirAnswer Scripts on payment of Rs. 500/- per course. The request for re-evluation by the student must be made within one month from the date of declaration of result to theconcern Evaluation Centre in the prescribed format along-with the fee of Rs. 500/- per course in the formof Demand Draft in favour of IGNOU payable at the city where submitting the Re-evaluation form.Prescribed Form along-with rules & regulations is enclosed in the Student Handbook and Prospectusand also made available on IGNOU website.2.18 Obtaining Photocopy of Answer ScriptsAfter the declaration of result, if the students are not satisfied with the marks awarded, they can requestthe University for obtaining Photocopy of Answer Scripts on payment of Rs. 100/- per course. Therequest for obtaining Photocopy ofAnswer Scripts by the student must be made within 45 days from thedate of declaration of result to the concern Evaluation Centre in the prescribed format along-with the feeof Rs. 100/- per course in the form of Demand Draft in favour of IGNOU payable at the city wheresubmitting the Photocopyform. Prescribed Form along-with rules & regulations is enclosed in the StudentHandbook and Prospectus and also made available on IGNOU website.2.19 Official TranscriptThe University provides the facility of official transcripts on request made by the learners on plain paperaddressed to Registrar, Student Evaluation Division (SED), Block-12, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, NewDelhi-110068. A fee of Rs. 200/- per transcript payable through DD in favour of IGNOU is charged forthis purpose. In case of request for sending transcript outside India, the students are required to pay Rs.400/-. Prescribed Form along-with rules &regulations is enclosed in the StudentHandbook and Prospectusand also made available on IGNOU website.2.20 Duplicate Grade CardThe learner can apply for obtaining duplicate Grade Card in case of lost/misplaced/damaged by payingthrough Demand Draft of Rs. 150/- in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi. Prescribed Formalong-with rules & regulations is enclosed in the Student Handbook and Prospectus and also madeavailable on IGNOU website.

2.21 Improvement of MarksThe improvement of marks/grades is applicable only for the Bachelors/Masters degree programme,who have completed the programme. The eligibility is as under:a) The students of Bachelors/Masters Degree Programmes who fall short of 2% marks to secure

2nd and 1st division.b) The students of Masters Degree Programmes only, who fall short 2% marks to secure overall

55% marks.Under the Provision of improvement, a maximum of 25% of the maximum credits required for successfulcompletion of a programme shall be permitted. The improvement is permissible only in theory papers.No improvement is permissible in Practicals/Lab courses, Projects, Workshops and Assignments etc.Only one opportunity will be given to improve the marks/grade.Students wishing to improve the marks will have to apply within six months from the date of issue offinal statement of marks/grade card to them on payment of Rs. 500/- per course in the form of demanddraft favouring IGNOU payable at the New Delhi, subject to the condition that their registration for theprgramme/course being applied for improvement, is valid till the next term-end examination in whichthey wish to appear for improvement. Prescribed Form along-with rules & regulations is enclosed in theStudent Handbook and Prospectus and also made available on IGNOU website.

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2.22 Change of CategoryPlease note that any request for change of category code shall not be entertained by the Universityunder any circumstance.

2.23 Change of Elective/CourseChange of Elective/Course is permitted within 30 days from the receipt of first set of coursematerial in the respective year only on payment of Rs. 300/- for elective up to 2/4 credits courseand Rs. 600/- for elective upto 6/8 credits course for Master degree courses by way of demanddraft drawn in favour of IGNOU, payable at New Delhi. The request for change of Elective/Course should be addressed to Regional Director of Regional Centre concerned. The studentis required to return the study material already received to Registrar (MPDD) by registered postor in person along with the request for change of Course/Elective.

2.24 Correction/Change of Name/Surname of LearnerSpelling mistakes, if any, committed at the time of data entry stage will be rectified at theRegional Centre and corrected data will be transmitted to Student Registration Division forupdating in the database. However, learners are expected to write their correct name (as indicatedin the High School Certificate) in the Admission Form. In case there is any change in the name(other than the one mentioned in his/her High School Certificate), then it is mandatory for aprospective learner to furnish legal evidence of having changed his/her name/surname whilesubmitting the admission form.

For Change of Name/Surname, after confirmation of admission, the learners are required tosubmit the following documents at the Regional Centre, for onward transmission to Registrar,SRD:

i) Original copy of Notification in a daily newspaper notifying the change of name;

ii) Affidavit, in original, on non-judicial Stamp Paper of the appropriate value sworn in before1st Class Magistrate specifying the change in the name;

iii) Marriage Card/ Marriage Certificate in case of women candidates for change in surname;

iv) Gazette Notification, in original, reflecting the change of name/surname;

v) Demand Draft of Rs. 400/- drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi.

Request for correction and/or change of Name/Surname will not be entertained after completionof the programme.

2.25 RecognitionIGNOU Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are recognized by all member universities of Associationof Indian Universities (AIU) and are at par with Degrees/Diplomas/ Certificates of all IndianUniversities/Institutions, as per UGC Circular letter No. F-1 -52/2000(CPP-II) dated May 5, 2004and AIU Circular No. EV/1 1(449/ 94/176915-177115 dated January 14, 1994 (see AppendicesI & II). The Programme is duly recognized by NCTE vide their letter No. F.NRC/NCTE/F-3/DH-389/2007/40880 dated 13 March 2008.

2.26 Prevention of Malpractice/Notice for General PublicStudents seeking admission to various academic programmes of Indira Gandhi National OpenUniversity are advised to directly contact IGNOU headquarters at New Delhi or Regional Centresof IGNOU only.

Students interacting with intermediates shall do so at their own risk.

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However, in case of any specific complaints regarding fraudulent institutions, fleecing students,please contact any of the following members of the Malpractices Prevention Committee:

Director, Research Unit (Tele: 2953 4336)

Registrar, SRD (Tele: 2953 2741)

Registrar, SED (Tele: 2953 5828)

Director, RSD (Tele: 2953 2118)

Director, SSC (Tele: 2953 5714)

Registrar, MPDD (Tele: 2953 4521)

Dy. Registrar, P&A (Tele: 2953 4934)

Dy. Registrar, SRD, Convenor (Tele: 2953 1112)

Alternatively complaints may be faxed on 29536588, 29532312

E-mail: ignouregistrar@ignou.ac.in

Website: http://www.ignou.ac.in

Note: Except the above mentioned complaints, no other queries will be entertained at theabove numbers.

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As per directions of Honble Supreme Court of India ragging is prohibited. If any incident ofragging comes to the notice of the authority, the concerned student shall be given liberty toexplain and if his explanation is not found satisfactory, the authority would expel him from theUniversity.

INFORMATION REGARDING IGNOU POLICY FOR THE PREVENTION,PROHIBITION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AND

PUNISHMENT THERE OF

The Indira Gandhi National Open University, in adherence with the guidelines of the SupremeCourt of India has evolved a specific policy and procedures to combat sexual harassmentin the workplace. In compliance with the mandate of the Supreme Court judgement, IGNOUadopts this policy to prevent, prohibit sexual harassment of women at the workplace andpunish the offendent. IGNOU is committed to providing for all women who fall within itsjurisdiction, including its academic, non-academic staff and students, a place of work andstudy from sexual harassment, intimidation and exploitation.

For further information regarding the policy, definition of sexual harassment, rules andprocedures approved by IGNOU, students may visit the IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in).In case of any incidents of sexual harassment, students may contact any member of theIGNOU Committee Against Sexual Harassment (ICASH) at the headquarters in New Delhi,the Regional Services Division Committee against Sexual Harassment (RSDCASH -overseeing committee for all Regional Centres) or the Regional Centre Committee againstSexual Harassment (RCCASH) at their nearest regional centre. The ACASH (ApexCommittee Against Sexual Harassment) will serve as the final appellate body for allcomplaints. Further contact information and administrative assistance may also be soughtfrom the CPRO and Security Office of IGNOU.

PLACEMENT SERVICES

In order to further extend learner support services to its geographically distributed studentpopulation who are pursuing various IT and Non-IT related Degree, Diploma and Mastersprogramme, the University has recently established the Campus Placement Cell (CPC). Themission and endeavour of CPC is to enhance and facilitate the process of prospectingsuitable employment opportunities that are commensurate with the personal profiles of ourlearners. All students interested in seeking the assistance of CPC for procuring suitable jobopportunities are requested to send their current resume/ biodata tocampusplacement@ignou.ac.in. They are further advised to visit our home pagewww.ignou.ac.in for regular updates on placement related activities.

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Important NoticeIGNOU admissions are made strictly on the basis of merit. Only those learners who satisfy the eligibility criteria fixedby the University will be admitted. Learners will not be admitted if they are not eligible as per the eligibility criteria.Therefore, the candidates should not be misled by the false promises of admission made by any private individualsor institution.

WHOM TO CONTACT FOR WHAT

1. Identity Card, Fee Receipt, Regional Centre concernedBonafide Certificate, Migration,Certificate, Scholarship Forms

2. Non-receipt of study material Regional Centre concernedand assignments

3. Schedule/Infomation regarding Exam-form, Assistant Registrar (Exam.II), SED, IGNOU, Block-12,Entrance Test, Date-sheet, IGNOU, Room No. 2, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068Hall Ticket E-mail : sgoswami@ignou.ac.in or

Ph. :29572202, 29572209

4. Result, Re-evaluation, Grade Card, Deputy Registrar (Exam-III), SED, IGNOU, Block-12,Provisional Certificate, Early Declaration Room No. 1, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.of Result, Transcript kramesh@ignou.ac.in or

Ph. :29536103, 29535924-32/Extn. : 2201, 2211, 1316

5. Non-reflection of Assignment Grades/Marks Asstt. Registrar, (Assignment) SED, Block-3,Room No. 12, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.assignments@ignou.ac.in orPh. : 29535924 / Extn. : 1312, 1319, 1325

6. Change of Elective/Medium/ Regional Centre concernedopting of left over electives/Deletion of excess credits

7. Re-admission and Credit Transfer Student Registration Division, Block No. 3,Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

8. Original Degree/Diploma/Verification of Deputy Registrar (Exam.I), SED,Degree/Diploma Block 9, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.

Ph. : 29535438, 29535924-32 / Extn. : 2224, 2213

9. Student Grievances (SED) Asstt. Registrar (Student Grievance)SED, Block-3, Room No. 13, IGNOU Maidan Garhi,New Delhi-110068 sregrievance@ignou.ac.inPh. : 29532294, 29535924 / Extn. : 1313

10. Purchase of Audio/Video Tapes Marketing Unit, EMPC, IGNOU,Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

11. Academic Content Director of the School concerned

12. For Programme Details Programme Coordinator

12. Submission of BCA & MCA, Project Reports Regional Centre concerned

13. Student Support Services and Director, Student Service Centre,Student Grievances, pre-admission IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068Inquiry of various courses in IGNOU ssc@ignou.ac.in

Telephone Nos.: 29535714, 29533869, 2953380Fax: 29533129

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3. SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONThe functions of the School of Education are within the broad framework of the objectives ofIGNOU, i.e., to undertake academic activities pertaining to two major areas:

i) The various aspects of the practice of education as a profession, and

ii) The various branches of education as an academic discipline.

The School comprises the following four disciplines:

a) Education

b) Distance Education

c) Educational Technology

d) Adult Education

The academic programmes being offered by the School of Education are:

Ph.D. in Education

Master of Arts in Education (MA Edu.)

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Post-graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)

Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET)

Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration (PGDEMA)

Post-graduate Diploma in Pre-Primary Education (PGDPPED)

Post-graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management (PGDSLM)

Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd)

Certificate in Guidance (CIG)

Professional Development of Teachers of Kendriya Vidyalayas

Certificate in Inclusive Education (CIED)

The academic programmes at various stages of development are:

M.Phil. in Education

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4. MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.) PROGRAMME4.1 IntroductionThe M.Ed. Programme designed and developed jointly by the erstwhile Distance EducationCouncil (DEC), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and National Council ofTeacher Education (NCTE) is a two- year programme offered through open and distance learning(ODL) system. It is an innovative programme, utilizing self-learning materials (SLMs) andinformation and communication technologies (ICTs) along with an interactive personal contactprogramme component. To effectively impart instruction, the programme follows the multimediaapproach, viz., print materials, audio-video components, teleconferencing, Interactive RadioCounselling (IRC), assignments, counselling sessions, personal guidance for research, workshops,individual and group activities, etc.

The main purpose of this programme is to prepare teacher educators and educational administrators/managers to develop a global as well as a national vision for education in the modern conceptof the 21st century, acquainting them with the state-of-the-art technology applicable in the practiceof education. Further, it seeks to prepare educational experts capable of generating knowledgeby the application of scientific method of inquiry or investigation, and to develop a critical mindwhich can sense gaps in knowledge and find solutions to problems relating to the theory andpractice of education. It further seeks to widen the horizon of teachers/ educational administratorsand to enable them to obtain an international perspective in education.

M.Ed. is a professional programme and, therefore, it focuses on comprehensive and integratedprofessional development of teachers and other personnel engaged in educational managementand administration.

The programme is aimed at developing competency and skills in learners so that they can sharethe responsibility of preparing teachers for diverse situations by using a variety of instrumentalitiesincluding ICTs. The Programme is, therefore, intended to address professional areas of concern,knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to how to teach and how to facilitate learning. The otherfocused areas include the role of teachers in changing global socio-economic concerns, organizationof teacher education in the country, understanding teaching in a comparative perspective, meetingthe requirements of education for all, and training for all, and preparing teachers to meet thechallenges of the 21st century.

4.2 Objectives of the ProgrammeTo achieve this comprehensive goal/objective, the programme seeks to:

develop specialized knowledge and understanding about the philosophical and sociologicalbases of education;

develop ability to understand human behaviour and personality, and capability to applythis knowledge and understanding to guide the learners to learn efficiently and effectively;

develop national and international perspective about educational theory and practice toenable the learners to visualize the inter-linkages and dependency among differenteducational systems;

develop a working knowledge of ICTs and their application in formal and non-formalsystems of education and for teacher empowerment;

develop knowledge and understanding of management, planning and financing ofeducation; as also develop managerial and administrative capabilities and skills toeffectively manage educational institutions;

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develop knowledge and understanding of the process of educational research and aptitudefor and skill in conducting research in specialized areas of education and thus generateknowledge or critically evaluate existing knowledge; and

generate awareness and understanding of some specialized areas of education and humandevelopment like special needs of education, curriculum development, environmentaleducation, vocational education, teacher education, elementary education, measurementand evaluation, value education and human responsibility so as to widen the horizon ofunderstanding of modern educational practices and to develop critical thinking pertainingto issues related to education.

4.3 Target PopulationThe programme is offered to:

In-service graduate/postgraduate teachers with B.Ed. degree working in primary, secondaryor senior secondary schools/colleges/equivalent academic positions in DIETs, SCERTs,or similar educational institutions.

Headmasters/Principals and educational administrators/functionaries with B.Ed. degree.

Only working teachers are eligible.

4.4 EligibilityB.Ed. with fifty five percent marks. Two years teaching/professional experience after completionof B.Ed programme in a Government/Government recognized school/NCTE recognized teachereducation/research institution in education. The cut-off date for teaching/professional experiencewill be the last date of submission of filled-in application form.ReservationThe reservation for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and other categories shall be regulated as perthe rules of the Central Government/State Government, whichever is applicable.i) The reservation for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and other categories shall be as per the

rules of the Central Government.ii) The candidate should submit his/her application form only at the Regional Centre concerned

under whose jurisdiction/operational area the working school/educational institution falls.iii) Masters Degree awarded without a first degree is not accepted for purpose of academic

studies in IGNOU.iv) As per Government of India Notification dated 7th March, 2013, the concession for the

wards of Kashmiri migrants for admission during academic session 2013-14 shall be adheredto with regard to the following:1) Relaxation in cut off percentage upto 10% subject to minimum eligibility requirement.2) Increase in intake capacity upto 5% course wise.3) Reservation of at least one seat in merit quota in technical/professional institutions.4) Waiving of domicile requirements.

4.5 AdmissionAdmission shall be done Regional Centre-wise/State-wise on the basis of the score obtained inthe entrance test conducted by IGNOU all over India. The candidate will be required to submitthe filled-in application form with attested copies of documents as specified in Entrance-cum-Admission Form (Please see Employment Certificate which is a part of the form). The originaldocuments are to be submitted later after receiving the offer letter for admission from the RegionalCentre after the entrance test. The change of programme centre outside the Region is not permissibleat all. No change of category code shall be entertained from the candidate after the submissionof Entrance-cum-Admission Form.

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4.6 Entrance TestThe Entrance Test will be held on 17.8.2014. Hall tickets will be provided to the candidatesbefore ten days of the Entrance Test. In case of non-receipt of Hall Tickets three days before thedate of Entrance Test, candidates can download the same from IGNOU website: www.ignou.ac.in.and report to the Examination Centre for appearing in the Entrance Test.Mere allowing candidates to take Entrance Test would not amount to acceptance of their eligibilityfor admission to M.Ed. The final admission to the programme shall be subject to their rankin the merit list in the Entrance Test and production of proof of their eligibility alongwithoriginal certificates and deposition for programme fee. The number of seats of each PSC islimited to 35 only. The University reserves the right to conduct the examination at differentcentres and change the examination centre of the candidates without assigning any reason thereof.4.7 Medium of InstructionThe medium of instruction is English. In due course of time, the programme may be availablein Hindi also. However, you can write your answers in the term-end examination and assignmentsin Hindi.4.8 Duration and Weightage of the ProgrammeTotal number of credits : 60 credits including research dissertationMinimum period to complete the programme : 2 yearsMaximum period to complete the programme : 4 years4.9 Programme FeesThe Programme fee is Rs.40,000/- for the entire programme of two years. The total fee is to bepaid at the time of admission. Candidates seeking admission to the M.Ed. programme areadvised not to pay the fee along with the filled-in application form. They will get a separatecommunication about their admission and payment of fee.The programme fee should be paid only by way of Demand Draft drawn in favour of IGNOUpayable at the city where the Regional Centre of the candidate is situated. Please write in capitalletters your name and the programme to which admission is sought i.e. M.Ed., on the back ofthe Demand Draft to ensure proper credit of your fee to the relevant account.4.10 Course DetailsAs already mentioned, the programme can be completed in a minimum of two years and amaximum of four years duration. The theory courses and dissertation will be offered in the firstyear and the second year as given below:

1st Year Credits

Compulsory Courses:

MES-051 : Education : Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives 6 Credits

MES-052 : Psychology of Learning and Teaching 6 Credits

MES-053 : Educational Management, Planning and Finance 6 Credits

MES-054 : Methodology of Educational Research 6 Credits

Optional : Any one course out of the following:

MESE-057 : Measurement and Evaluation in Education 6 Credits

MESE-058 : Educational and Vocational Guidance and Counselling 6 Credits

MESE-059 : Teacher Education in India : Growth and Development 6 Credits

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2nd Year Credits

Compulsory Courses:

MES-055 : Comparative Education : National and International 6 CreditsPerspectives

MES-056 Educational Technology 6 Credits

Optional : Any one of the following courses:

MESE-060 : Curriculum Development and Transaction 6 Credits

MESE-061 : Open and Distance Learning Systems 6 Credits

MESE-062 : Vocational Education 6 Credits

MESE-064 : Special Needs Education 6 Credits

MESE-066 : Information Technology and Education 6 Credits

MESE-067 : Elementary Education. 6 Credits

MESP-068 : Dissertation (Compulsory) 12 Credits

4.11 Structure of Theory CoursesCompulsory CoursesMES-051 : Education: Philosophical and Sociological PerspectivesBlock 1 Philosophical Perspectives in EducationBlock 2 Schools of Philosophy and their Implications for EducationBlock 3 Sociological Perspectives of EducationBlock 4 Education, Society and School System

MES-052 : Psychology of Learning and TeachingBlock 1 Psychological Perspectives of Education Implications for TeachersBlock 2 Learning Theories and ApproachesBlock 3 Individual DifferencesBlock 4 Educational Psychology Practicals

MES-053: Educational Management, Planning and FinanceBlock 1 Educational Management: Meaning and ScopeBlock 2 Educational PlanningBlock 3 Financing of EducationBlock 4 Recent Trends in Educational Management in India

MES-054: Methodology of Educational ResearchBlock 1 Educational ResearchBlock 2 Research ProblemBlock 3 Data Collection and Analysis

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Block 4 Analysis and Interpretation of DataBlock 5 Methods of ResearchBlock 6 Research Report and Dissemination

MES-055: Comparative Education: National and International Perspectives

Block 1 Understanding Comparative EducationBlock 2 Educational Scenario: Indian ContextBlock 3 Education in Selected CountriesBlock 4 International Agencies and Organisations: Roles and Functions

MES-056: Educational TechnologyBlock 1 Introduction to Educational TechnologyBlock 2 Instructional DesignBlock 3 Applications of Educational TechnologyBlock 4 Development of Teaching-Learning MaterialsBlock 5 Agencies, Policies and the Future of Educational Technology

Optional Courses

MESE-057: Measurement and Evaluation in Education

Block 1 Basic Concepts in Educational Evaluation

Block 2 Tools and Techniques of Evaluation An Overview

Block 3 Construction of Achievement and Selection Tests

Block 4 Psychological Testing and Management

Block 5 Recent Trends and Innovative Practices in Evaluation

MESE-058: Educational and Vocational Guidance and Counselling

Block 1 Guidance: Nature, Scope and Philosophical Basis

Block 2 Guidance Methods and TechniquesBlock 3 Essentials of CounsellingBlock 4 Organising Guidance and Counselling Services

MESE-059: Teacher Education in India: Growth and Development

Block 1 Teacher Education in India: Historical PerspectiveBlock 2 Teacher Education Programmes and InstitutionsBlock 3 Teacher Education Curriculum and TransactionBlock 4 Teacher Education through Open and Distance LearningBlock 5 Innovations in and Research on Teacher Education

MESE-060: Curriculum Development and TransactionBlock 1 Introduction to Curriculum

Block 2 Curriculum Development

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Block 3 Curriculum TransactionBlock 4 Curriculum Evaluation

MESE-061: Open & Distance Learning SystemBlock 1 Open and Distance Learning: Concepts and DevelopmentsBlock 2 Instructional InputsBlock 3 Instructional Transaction and DeliveryBlock 4 Evaluation and Research in ODLBlock 5 Recent Trends and Developments in ODL: National and International Perspectives

MESE-062: Vocational EducationBlock 1 Vocational Education for Sustainable National DevelopmentBlock 2 The National ScenarioBlock 3 The Global PerspectiveBlock 4 Recent Trends in Vocational EducationBlock 5 Futuristic Approach

MESE-064: Special Needs EducationBlock 1 Understanding People with Special Needs and Social ResponseBlock 2 Education of Children with Special NeedsBlock 3 Development of Adaptive Skills: Assistive Devices and Special TherapiesBlock 4 Inclusive EducationBlock 5 Recent Trends and Innovations

MESE-066: Information Technology and EducationBlock 1 Basics of Computer in EducationBlock 2 Computers and CommunicationBlock 3 Use of the Internet for Teaching-LearningBlock 4 Computer and Diverse Educational Needs

MESE-067: Elementary EducationBlock 1 Elementary Education: Its Context and LinkagesBlock 2 Indian Constitution and Status of Elementary EducationBlock 3 Pre-service and In-service Elementary Teacher EducationBlock 4 Curriculum and Research in Elementary Education and Elementary Teacher Education

MESP-068: Dissertation (Compulsory)

4.12 Instructional SystemThe University follows the multimedia approach in instruction, which comprises:l Self-learning printed course material

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Assignments for assessment and feedback

Audio-video programmes

Counselling sessions, face-to-face interaction at the Programme Centre/Study Centre.

Dissertation/Field Projects

Broadcast/Gyan Vani

Gyan Darshan

EduSat

Interactive Radio Counselling (IRC)

Teleconference with two-way audio and one-way video

Workshops

Induction programme

Self-learning Printed Material: The printed self-learning material for both theory and practicalcomponents of the programme is supplied to the learners in the form of blocks (booklets) forevery course. A block usually comprises 3 to 5 units.

Audio-visual Material: The learning package contains audio and video materials, which havebeen produced by the University for better clarification and enhancement of understanding of thecourse material given to the learner. A video programme is normally of 25-30 minutes duration.The audio and video materials are listened to and screened at the study centres respectively,during specific sessions, which are duly notified for the benefit of the learners.

In addition to learning support at the Study Centres/Programme Centre, the video programmesare telecast on National Network of Doordarshan and Gyan Darshan. Selected stations of AllIndia Radio and Gyan Vani FM Radio Channels also broadcast the audio programmes. Learnerscan confirm the dates for the programmes from their Study Centres. The information is alsoprovided through the National Newspapers and IGNOU Newsletters sent to the learnersperiodically.

Counselling Sessions: Normally counselling sessions are held as per schedule drawn by theStudy Centres/ Programme Centres. These are mostly held on Saturdays and Sundays at the hostinstitutions where the Study Centre/Programme Centre are located.

Teleconferencing: Live sessions are conducted via satellite through interactive Gyan DarshanChannel as well as simultaneously telecast on EduSat Channel from the University studios atElectronic Media Production Centre (EMPC). The schedule of these teleconferences is madeavailable at the study centers.

Gyan Darshan: The Channel provides educational programmes on a variety of subjects for 24hours a day to enhance the learning process. Steps are being taken to relay the Gyan DarshanChannels through different Cable Operators in the Country for wider outreach.

Gyan Vani: IGNOU manages FM Radio network in 40 cities and towns for education anddevelopment. EMPC is the nodal agency for implementing the project. As many as 26 FM RadioStations at Allahabad, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Vishakhapatnam, Mumbai, Lucknow, Bhopal,Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Panaji, Kanpur, Mysore, Guwahati, Shillong,Ahmedabad, Jabalpur, Raipur, Rajkot, Indore, Varanasi and Aurangabad broadcast educationalprogrammes. The broadcasts in English, Hindi and the regional languages/dialects are conductedby local resource persons. The detailed schedule can be accessed at IGNOU EMPC-Gyandarshanwebsite http://www.ignou.ac.in/gyandarshan/scindex.html.

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Interactive Radio Counselling (IRC): Interactive Radio Counselling is a recent concept indistance learning in India. Live radio counselling is provided by the experts. Learners can interactwith experts right from their home on telephone. These sessions are conducted for one hour. Thecomplete details are made available with the Programme Centres. A toll free telephone number1800112345 has been provided for this purpose from selected cities.

4.13 Evaluation

The University follows the following evaluation system:

Self-assessment exercises (non-credit)

Continuous evaluation through assignments, workshops, etc.

Term-end examination

Evaluation of dissertation and viva voce

4.14 Grading System

IGNOU uses the Grading System for evaluating the learners achievement on a Five Point Scaleusing Letter Grades A, B, C, D & E. The notional correlates of the letter grades are as follows:

IGNOU M.Ed. Programme admissions are made strictly on thebasis of entrance test conducted by the University. Therefore,the candidates should not be misled by false promises ofadmission made by individuals or private institutions.

Letter grade Description Point grade

A Excellent 5

B Very Good 4

C Good 3

D Satisfactory 2

E Unsatisfactory 1

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Appendix 1UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARGNEW DELHI-110002

No.F. 1 -52/2000(CPP-II)The RegistrarIndira Gandhi National Open University 5th May, 2004Maidan GarhiNew Delhi-110068

Sub.: RECOGNITION OF DEGREES AWARDED BY OPEN UNIVERSITIES

Sir/Madam,

There are a number of open Universities in the country offering various degrees/diploma throughthe mode of non-formal education. The Open Universities have been established in the countryby an Act of Parliament of State Legislature in accordance with the provisions contained inSection 2(F) of the UGC Act, 1956. These universities are, therefore, empowered to awarddegrees in terms of Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.

A circular was earlier issued vide UGC letter N.F. 1 -8/92(CPP) dated February, 1992 mentioningthat the Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open Universityare to be treated equivalent to the corresponding awards of the Universities in the country.Attention is further invited to UGC circular No. F1 -25/93 (CPP-II) dated 28th July, 1993 (copyenclosed) for recognition of degrees and diplomas as well as transfer of credit for coursessuccessfully completed by students between the two types of Universities so that the mobility ofstudents from Open University stream to traditional Universities is ensured without any difficulty.

The UGC has specified the nomenclature of degrees under Section 22(3) of the UGC Act, 1956to ensure mandatory requirements viz. minimum essential academic inputs required for awardingsuch degrees. A copy of Gazette Notification regarding specification of degrees issued vide No.1-52/97(CPP-II) dated 31st January 2004 is enclosed. The details are also given in UGC Website:www.ugc.ac.in

May, I therefore request you to treat the Degrees/Diploma/Certificates awarded by the OpenUniversities in conformity with the UGC notification on specification of Degrees as equivalentto the corresponding awards of the traditional Universities in the country.

Yours faithfully

(Dr. [Mrs.] Pankaj Mittal)Joint Secretary

Endl: As above

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Appendix II

ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN UNIVERSITIESAIU HOUSE, 16 KOTLA MARG , NEW DELHI-110002

Phones : 3312305, 33133903310059, 3312429

Gram: ASINGUTelex: 31 66180 AIU IN

The Registrar(s) Fax: 011-3315105Member Universities No. EV/II(449)/94/1 76915-177115

January 14, 1994

Subject: Recognition of Degrees/Diplomas of Open Universities

Dear Sir,

The Standing Committee at its 237th meeting held at Utkal University and the 68th AnnualSession of the AIU and in December, 1993 at the University of Delhi have decided to in principlethat the Degrees of the Open Universities be recognized in terms of the following resolutions:

Resolved that the examinations of one University should be recognized by another on a reciprocalbasis, provided that the entrance qualification, duration of course and the general standard ofattainment are similar to those prescribed by the recognized university.

Further resolved that in case of Degrees awarded by Open Universities, the conditions regardingentrance qualifications and duration of the course be relaxed provided that the general standardof attainment are similar to those prescribed by the recognized university.

The decision is brought to the notice of the Universities for favour of appropriate action in thematter. The additional information, if required in this behalf, may kindly be obtained from theRegistrar of the Universities direct.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(K.C. KALRA)Joint Secretary

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Appendix IIILIST OF STATE CODES

Code Description

State Code

01. Andhra Pradesh02. Andaman & Nikobar Islands (UT)03. Arunachal Pradesh04. Assam05. Bihar06. Chandigarh (UT)07. Delhi08. Goa09. Gujarat10. Haryana11. Himachal Pradesh12. Jammu & Kashmir13. Karnataka14. Kerala15. Madhya Pradesh16. Maharashtra17. Manipur18. Meghalaya19. Mizoram20. Nagaland21. Orissa22. Punjab23. Rajasthan24. Sikkim25. Tamil Nadu26. Tripura27. Uttar Pradesh28. West Bengal29. Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu (UT)30. Lakshadweep (UT)31. Pondicherry (UT)32. C/o56APO33. C/o99APO34. Learners Abroad35. Chhattisgarh36. Jharkhand

37. Uttarakhand

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Sl. REGIONAL CENTRE, ADDRESS OF THE JURISDICTIONNO. CODE REGIONAL CENTRE

TEL., FAX & E-MAIL

1 AGARTALA REGIONAL DIRECTOR (I/C) STATE OF TRIPURA (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 26 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DHALAI, NORTH TRIPURA, SOUTH

M.B.B. COLLEGE COMPOUND TRIPURA, WEST TRIPURA)P.O. AGARTALA COLLEGEAGARTALA - 799 004, TRIPURA0381-2519391, 0381-2516266rcagartala@ignou.ac.in

2 AHMEDABAD REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF GUJARAT (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 09 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE AHMEDABAD,ANAND, BANASKANTHA,

OPP. NIRMA INSTT OF TECHNOLOGY BHARUCH, DAHOD, GANDHINAGAR,SARKHEJ-GANDHINAGAR HIGHWAY MEHSANA, PATAN, SABARKANTHA,AHMEDABAD - 382 481, CHHARODI, GUJARAT SURAT, VADODARA, VALSAD, DANG,02717-242975-242976 KHEDA, NARMADA, NAVSARI,02717-241579 PANCHMAHAL, TAPI)02717-256458,02717-241580rcahmedbad@ignou.ac.in

3 AIZWAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF MIZORAM (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 19 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE AIZWAL, LUNGLEI, KOLASIB,

REGIONAL DIRECTOR SERCHHIP, SAIHA, CHAMPHAI,IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE LAWNGTLAI)LAL BULAIA BUILDING, M.G. ROADAIZWAL - 796 001, KHATLA(NEAR CENTRAL YMCA OFF), MIZORAM0389-2311693 / 23116920389-2311789rcaizwal@ignou.ac.in

4 ALIGARH REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF UTTAR PRADESHRC CODE: 47 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE ALIGARH, AGRA, BUDAUN, ETAH,

3/310, MARRIS ROAD ETAWAH, FIROZABAD, J.P. NAGAR,ALIGARH - 202 001, UTTAR PRADESH KASHIRAM NAGAR/KASGANJ,0571-2700120 / 2701365 MAHAMAYA NAGAR/HATHRAS,0571-2402147 MAINPURI, MATHURA, MORADABAD,rcaligarah@ignou.ac.in RAMPUR)

5 BANGALORE REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF KARNATAKA (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 13 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BANGALORE, BANGALORE RURAL,

NSSS KALYANA KENDRA CHIKBALLAPUR, CHITRADURGA,293, 39TH CROSS, 8TH BLOCK DAVANAGERE, KOLAR,BANGALORE - 560 070, SHIMOGA, TUMKUR,RAMANAGARA,JAYANAGAR, KARNATAKA CHAMARAJANAGAR & CHIKMAGALUR080-26654747/26657376 DAKSHINA KANNADA, HASSAN,080-26639711 KODAGU, MANDYA, MYSORE, UDUPI)080-26644848rcbangalore@ignou.ac.in

6 BHAGALPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF BIHAR (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 82 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE KISHANGANJ, ARARIA, KATHIHAR,

CAMP OFFICE, MARWARI COLLEGE PREMISES PURNEA, BHAGALPUR, BHAGALPUR,BHAGALPUR, BIHAR 812007 BANKA & MUNGER, KHAGARIA,rcbhagalpur@ignou.ac.in MADHIPURA)0641-2905028/2905029 (Note : Currently under

Darbhanga and Patna RCs)

REGIONAL CENTRE CODES AND ADDRESSES

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7 BHOPAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF MADHYA PRADESHRC CODE: 15 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT:ALIRAJPUR, BHIND, DATIA,

SANCHI COMPLEX, 3RD FLOOR HARDA, KHANDWA, MANDSAUR,OPP. BOARD OF SECONDARY EDN. NEEMUCH, RAJGARH, SHAJAPUR,BHOPAL - 462 016, SHIVAJI NAGAR BAWANI, BHOPAL, DEWAS, GUNA,MADHYA PRADESH HOSHANGABAD, JHABUA, KHARGONE,0755-2578455/2578452 MORENA, RATLAM, SHEOPUR,0755-2762524 VIDISHA, ASHOK NAGAR, BETUL,rcbhopal@ignou.ac.in BURHANPUR, DHAR, GWALIOR,

INDORE, RAISEN, SEHORE, SHIVPURI,UJJAIN)

8 BHUBANESHWAR REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF ORISSA (DISTRICT: ANGUL,RC CODE: 21 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BHADRAK, BARAGARH, BALASORE,

C - 1, INSTITUTIONAL AREA CUTTACK, DEOGARH, DHENKANAL,BHUBANESHWAR - 751 013, ORISSA GANJAM, GAJAPATI, JHARSUGUDA,0674-2301348 / 2301250 JAJPUR, JAGATSINGHPUR, KHORDHA,0674-2301352 KEONJHAR, KANDHAMAL,0674-2371457, 0674-2300349 KENDRAPARA, MAYURBHANJ,rcbhubaneswar@ignou.ac.in NAYAGARH, PURI, SAMBALPUR,

SUNDERGARH)

9 BIJAPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF KARNATAKA COVERINGRC CODE: 85 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICTS BAGALKOTE, BIJAPUR,

C/O BLDEAS JSS COLLEGE OF EDU. BIDAR, GULBARGA, KOPPALRAICHURSS JUNIOR COLLEGE CAMPUS & YADGIR, HAVERI, GADAG,BIJAPUR -586101, KARNATAKA STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (DISTRICTS08352-258417 SOLAPUR, LATUR)09901498384rcbijapur@ignou.ac.in

10 CHANDIGARH REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF PUNJAB (DISTRICT: PATIALA,RC CODE: 06 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE MOHALI, RUP NAGAR, FATEHGARH

SCO 208, SECTOR 14 SAHEB), STATE OF HARYANAPANCHKULA - 134 109, HAYRANA (DISTRICT: AMBALA, PANCHKULA),0172-2590277, 2590278 CHANDIGARH (U.T.)0172-2590279rcchandigarh@ignou.ac.in

11 CHENNAI REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF TAMILNADU (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 25 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE CHENNAI, THIRUVALLUR,

3RD FLOOR G R COMPLEX KANCHIPURAM, VELLORE,407-408 ANNA SALAI, CHENNAI - 600 035 THIRUVANNAMALAI, KRISHNAGIRI,NANDANAM, TAMILNADU DHARMAPURI, SALEM, NAMAKKAL,044-24312766/24312979 VILLUPURAM, CUDDALORE,044-24729779, 0044-24312799 PERAMBALUR, NAGAPATTINAM,rcchennai@ignou.ac.in THIRUVARUR, ARIYALUR),

PONDICHERRRY (U.T.)

12 COCHIN REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF KERALA (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 14 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE ALAPPUZHA, ERNAKULAM, IDUKKI,

KALOOR, COCHIN - 682 017, KERALA KOTTAYAM,MALAPPURAM,0484-2340203 / 2348189 / 2330891 PALAKKAD,0484-2340204 THIRUSSUR, LAKSHADWEEP (U.T.)rccochin@ignou.ac.in

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13 DARBHANGA REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF BIHAR (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 46 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BEGUSARAI, DARBHANGA, EAST

LALIT NARAYAN MITHLA CHAMPARAN, GOPALGANJ, SARAN,UNIV. CAMPUS, KAMESHWARANAGAR SHEOHAR, SITAMARHI, SAMISTIPUR,NEAR CENTRAL BANK, BIHAR MADHUBANI,MUZAFFARPUR &DARBHANGA - 846 004 WEST CHAMPARAN)06272-25183306272-251318, 06272-253719rcdarbhanga@ignou.ac.in

14 DEHRADUN REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF UTTARANCHAL (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 31 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DEHRADUN, PAURI, CHAMOLI, TEHRI,

NANOOR KHERA, TAPOVAN UTTARAKASHI, RUDRAPRAYAG,RAIPUR ROAD, DEHRADUN - 248 001 HARIDWAR, NAINITAL, ALMORA,UTTARANCHAL PITHORAGARH, US NAGAR,0135-2789205 CHAMPAWAT, BAGESHWAR), STATE0135-2789200 OF UTTAR PRADESH (DISTRICT:0135-2665317 SAHARANPUR, MUZAFFAR NAGAR,0135-2789190 BIJNORE, SHAMLI (PRABUDH NAGAR))rcdehradun@ignou.ac.in

15 DELHI 1 REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF DELHI (COVERING AREASRC CODE: 07 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE OF MEHRAULI, CHANAKYAPURI, LODHI

PLOT NO J-2-1 BLOCK - B 1 COLONY, SOUTH EXTENSION,MOHAN COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL R.K. PURAM, VASANT KUNJ, SAKET,NEW DELHI - 110 044 GREEN PARK, LAJPAT NAGAR, G.K.,ESTATE, MATHURA ROAD, DELHI MALVIYA NAGAR, BHOGAL, ASHRAM,011-26990091 /26990082-83 HAUZ KHAS, MUNIRIKA, OKHLA011-26058354 SANGAM VIHAR, FRIENDS COLONY,011-26990084 BADARPUR), STATE OF HARYANArcdelhi1@ignou.ac.in (DISTRICT: FARIDABAD, PALWAL)

16 DELHI 2 REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF DELHI (COVERING AREASRC CODE: 29 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE OF KARALA, PRAHLADPUR, BANAGAR

GANDHI SMRITI & DARSHAN SAMITI LIBASPUR, RAMA VIHAR, RANI BAGH,RAJGHAT, NEW DELHI - 110 002, DELHI SULTAN PURI, BUD VIHAR,011-23392374 /23392376 23392377 MANGOLPURI, PITAMPURA, JAHANGIR011-26493257 PURI, JHARODA MAJA, BURAI,011-23392375 DR. MUKHERJEE NAGAR, MODELrcdelhi2@ignou.ac.in TOWN, SHAKURPUR, COLONY,

GTB NAGAR, ASHOK VIHAR,SHASTRI NAGAR, CIVIL LINES,YAMUNA VIHAR, NAND NAGRI BHR)

17 DELHI 3 REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF DELHI (COVERING AREA SOFRC CODE: 38 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE MUNDKA, NANGLOI JAT, PEERAGARHI,

F-634-636 PALAM EXTENSION PUNJABI BAGH, BAKARWALA,RAM PHAL CHOWK MEERA BAGH, MOTI NAGAR,NEW DELHI - 110 045 TILAK NAGAR, TILANGPUR, KOTLA,(NEAR SECTOR 7) DWARKA, DELHI VIKASPURI, SUBHASH NAGAR,011-25088964 UTTAM NAGAR, JANAKPURI,011-25088983 NAZAFGARH, MAHAVIR ENC.,rcdelhi3@ignou.ac.in SAGARPUR, DWARKA, PALAM,

PALAM FARMS, KAPASERA, DHAULAKUAN, NARAINA, MAHIPALPUR,MANSAROVAR GARDEN),STATE OF HARYANA (DISTRICT:GURGAON, MEWAT)

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18 DEOGHAR REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF JHARKHAND COVERINGRC CODE: 87 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICTS KODAGU, MANDYA,

A S COLLEGE, DEOGHAR MYSORE, UDUPI), DEOGHAR,DEOGHAR, JHARKHAND 814142 SAHIBGANJ, PAKUR, DUMKA, JAMTARA06432-34448 & GIRIDIH)rcdeoghar@ignou.ac.in

19 GANGTOK REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF SIKKIM (DISTRICT: EASTRC CODE: 24 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SIKKIM, WEST SIKKIM, NORTH SIKKIM,

GAIRIGAON TADONG, PO SHUMVUK HOUSE SOUTH SIKKIM)GANKTOK - 737 102, SIKKIM0359-22709230359-2212501rcgangtok@ignou.ac.in

20 GUWAHATI REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF ASSAM (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 04 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE TINSUKIA, DIBRUGARH, SIBSAGAR,

HOUSE NO 71, GMC ROAD, GUWAHATI DHEMAJI, JORHAT, LAKHIMPUR,CHRISTIAN BASTI, ASSAM 781003 GOLAGHAT, SONITPUR, KARBI,0361-2343786 / 2343783 ANGLONG, NAGAON, MARIGAON,0361-2343784 DARRANG, KAMRUP, NALBARI,rcguwahati@ignou.ac.in BARPETA, BONGAIGAON, GOALPARA,

KOKRAJHAR, DHUBRI, NORTHCACHAR HILLS, CACHAR,HAILAKANDI, KARIMGANJ,KAMRUP, METROPOLITAN,BAKSA, UDALGURI, CHIRANG)

21 HYDERABAD REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESHRC CODE: 01 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: ADILABAD, ANANTAPUR,

PLOT NO 207, KAVURI HILLS HYDERABAD, KADAPA, KARIM NAGAR,PHASE II, NEAR MADHAPUR PS, KURNOOL, MEDAK, MAHABOOBHYDERABAD - 500 033 NAGAR, NALGONDA, NIZAMABAD,JUBILEE HILLS (P.O.), ANDHRA PRADESH RANGA REDDY, WARANGAL)040-23117550-53040-27152527040-23117554rchyderabad@ignou.ac.in

22 IMPHAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF MANIPUR (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 17 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BISHNUPUR, CHURACHANDPUR,

ASHA JINA COMPLEX CHANDEL, IMPHAL EAST, IMPHALNORTH AOC, IMPHAL - 795 001 WEST, SENAPATI, TAMENGLONG,MANIPUR THOUBAL, UKHRUL)0385-2421190 / 24211910385-2421192rcimphal@ignou.ac.in

23 ITANAGAR REGIONAL DIRECTOR (I/C) STATE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESHRC CODE: 03 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: ANJAW, CHANGLANG, EAST

HORNHILL COMPLEX KAMENG, EAST SIANG, KURUNGC SECTOR (NEAR CENTRAL SCH.) KUMEY, LOHIT, LOWER DIBANGITANAGAR - 791 110, VALLEY, LOWER SUBANSIRI,ARUNACHAL PRADESH NAHARLAGUN. PAPUM PARE,

TAWANG, TIRAP,0360-23517051/2247536 UPPER DIBANG,0360-2247535 UPPER SUBANSIRI, UPPER SIANG,0360-2350990 WEST KAMENG, WEST SIANG)rcitanagar@ignou.ac.in

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24 JABALPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF MADHYA PRADESHRC CODE: 41 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: ANNUPUR, BALAGHAT,

2ND FLOOR, RAJSHEKHAR BHAVAN CHHINDWARA, DINDORI, JABALPUR,RANI DURGAVATI VISHVAVIDYALAYA KATNI, MANDLA, NARSHINGAPUR,JABALPUR - 482 001 SEONI, SHAHDOL, SIDDHI, SINGRAULI,CAMPUS, PACHPEDHI, MADHYA PRADESH UMARIA, DAMOH, PANNA, SAGAR,0761-2600411 /2609896, 2609902 CHHATTARPUR, REWA, SATNA,0761-2609919 TIKAMGARH)rcjabalpur@ignou.ac.in

25 JAIPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR (I/C) STATE OF RAJASTHAN (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 23 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE AJMER,ALWAR, BARAN, BHARATPUR,

70/79, SECTOR - 7, PATEL MARG BHILWARA, BUNDI, CHITTORGARH,JAIPUR - 302 020, MANSAROVAR, RAJASTHAN CHURU, DAUSA, DHOLPUR,0141-2785730 / 2785750 HANUMUNGARH, JAIPUR, JHALAWAR,0141-2274292 JHUNJHUNU, KARAULI,KOTA,0141-2785763 SAWAI, SIKAR, SRIGANGANAGAR &0141-2784043 TONK )rcjaipur@ignou.ac.in

26 JAMMU REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR (JAMMURC CODE: 12 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE REGION - DISTRICT: DODA, JAMMU,

SPMR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE KATHUA, KISHTWAR, POONCH,AUROBINDO BLOCK 1ST FLOOR RAJOURI, RAMBAN, REASI, SAMBA,JAMMU - 180 001, CANAL ROAD UDHAMPUR)JAMMU & KASHMIR0191-2579572 / 25465290191-25029210191-2561154rcjammu@ignou.ac.in

27 JODHPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF RAJASTHAN COVERINGRC CODE: 88 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICTS JODHPUR, BARMER,

C/O ONKAR MALL SUMANI JAISALMER, RAJASMAND, UDAIPUR,COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, BIKANER, JALORE, SIROHI NAGOUR,JODHPUR- 342008 RAJASTHAN DUNGARPUR, PALI, PRATAPGARH,0291-2753989 BANSWARA)rcjodhpur@ignou.ac.in

28 JORHAT REGINOAL DIRECTOR (I/C) STATE OF ASSAM (DISTRICT: NAGAON,RC CODE: 37 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GOLAGHAT, JORHAT, SHIVASAGAR,

CKB COMMERCE COLLEGE DIBRUGARH, INSUKIA, LAKHIMPUR,NEAR CIRCUIT HOUSE, DHEMAJI, SONITPUR)JORHAT-785001, ASSAM Note: Currently under Guwahati RC)9435733728rcjorhat@ignou.ac.in

29 KARNAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF HARYANA (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 10 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BHIWANI, FATEHABAD, HISAR,

06 SUBHASH MARG JHAJJAR, JIND, KAITHAL, KARNAL,SUBHASH COLONY KURUKSHETRA, MAHENDRAGARH,NEAR HOME GUARD OFFICE PANIPAT, REWARI, ROHTAK, SIRSA,KARNAL - 132 001, HARYANA SONIPAT, YAMUNANAGAR)0184-2271514 / 22600750184-22546210184-2255738rckarnal@ignou.ac.in

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30 KHANNA REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF PUNJAB (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 22 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GURDASPUR,AMRITSAR, TARN TARAN,

I.T.I. BUILDING, BULEPUR KAPURTHALA, JALANDHAR,KHANNA - 141 401, (DISTRICT LUDHIANA) HOSHIARPUR, SBS NAGAR/PUNJAB NAWANSHAHR, BARNALA, SANGRUR,01628-229993 / 237361 BATHINDA, MANSA, MUKTSAR,01628-238632 LUDHIANA, FEROZEPUR, FARIDKOT,01628-238284 MOGA)rckhanna@ignou.ac.in

31 KOHIMA REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF NAGALAND (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 20 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE KOHIMA, DIMAPUR, WOKHA,

NEAR MOUNT HERMON SCHOOL MOKOKCHUNG, ZUNHEBOTO,DON BOSCO HR.SEC SCHOOL ROAD TUENSANG, LONGLENG, KIPHIRE,KOHIMA - 797 001 MON, PEREN, PHEK)KENDOUZOU, NAGALAND0370-2260366 / 22601670370-22419680370-2260216rckohima@ignou.ac.in

32 KOLKATA REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF WEST BENGAL (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 28 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE KOLKATA, NORTH 24 PARAGANAS,

BIKASH BHAWAN, 4TH FLOOR SOUTH 24 PARAGANAS, PURBANORTH BLOCK, KOLKATA - 700 091 MEDINIPUR, PASCHIM MEDINIPUR,SALT LAKE, BIDHAN NAGAR, WEST BENGAL BANKURA, HOWRAH, HOOGHLY,033-23349850 PURULIA, BURDWAN, NADIA)033-23592719 / 23589323 (RCL)033-24739393033-23347576rckolkata@ignou.ac.in

33 KORAPUT REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF ORISSA (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 44 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE KORAPUT, MALKANGIRI, RAYAGADA,

DISTRICT AGRICULTURE OFFICE RD NABARANGPUR, KALAHANDI,BEHIND PANCHAYAT BHAVAN NUAPADA, BOLANGIR, SONEPUR,KORAPUT - 764 020, ORISSA BOUDH), STATE OF CHHATTISGARH06852-252982 (DISTRICT: BASTAR, NARAYANPUR,06852-251535 DANTEWADA, BIJAPUR)06852-252503rckoraput@ignou.ac.in

34 LUCKNOW REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF UTTAR PRADESHRC CODE: 27 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: AURAIYA, BAHRAICH,

B-1/33, SECTOR - H, ALIGANJ BALRAMPUR, BANDA, BARABANKI,LUCKNOW - 226 024, UTTAR PRADESH BAREILLY, BASTI, CHITRAKUT,0522-2746120 / 2745114 FAIZABAD, FARUKHABAD,0522-2326793 FATEHPUR, GONDA, HAMIRPURKO,0522-2746145 HARDOI, JALAUN, JHANSI,rclucknow@ignou.ac.in KANNAUJ, KANPUR RURAL,

KANPUR URBAN, KAUSHAMBI,LAKHIMPUR, LALITPUR, LUCKNOW,MAHOBA, PILIBHIT, RAEBAREILY,SHAHJANANPUR, SHRAVASTI,SIDHARTHNAGAR, SITAPUR,UNNAO)

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35 MADURAI REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF TAMIL NADU (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 43 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE COIMBATORE, DINDIGUL, ERODE,

SIKKANDAR CHAVADI KARUR, MADURAI, NILGIRIS,ALANGANALLUR ROAD PUDUKKOTTAI,MADURAI - 625 018, TAMIL NADU RAMANATHAPURAM, SIVAGANGA,0452-2380387 / 2380733 THANJAVUR, THENI,0452-2370588 THIRUVAROOR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI,rcmadurai@ignou.ac.in TIRUPUR, VIRUDHUNAGAR)

36 MUMBAI REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF MAHARASHTRARC CODE: 49 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: MUMBAI, THANE,

OM LEVA VIKAS NIKETAN RAIGARH, RATNAGIRI)NANEPADA ROAD,MULUND (E)MUMBAI - 400 081022-25633159022-25635540rcmumbai@ignou.ac.in

37 NAGPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF MAHARASHTRARC CODE: 36 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: AMRAVATI, BULDHANA,

GYAN VATIKA AKOLA, WASHIM, HINGOLI,14 HINDUSTAN COLONY PARBHANI, NANDED, YAVATMAL,AMARAVATI ROAD, NAGPUR - 440 033, WARDHA, CHANDRAPUR, NAGPUR,0712-2536999, BHANDARA, GONDIA,0712-2537999 GADCHIROLI)0712-2538999rcnagpur@ignou.ac.in

38 NOIDA REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 39 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR, GHAZIABAD,

C-53 SECTOR 62 MEERUT, BAGHPAT, BARAUT,INSTITUTIONAL AREA GHAZIPUR, BULANDSHAHR) STATENOIDA - 201 305, UTTAR PRADESH DELHI (MAYUR VIHAR PH-I & II,0120-2405012 MAYUR VIHAR EXTN., VASUNDHARA0120-2405014 ENCLAVE)0120-2405013rcnoida@ignou.ac.in

39 PANAJI REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF GOARC CODE: 08 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT : NORTH GOA, SOUTH GOA),

BEHIND CHODANKAR HOSPITAL STATE OF KARNATAKANEAR P&T STAFF QUARTERS (DISTRICT : BELGAUM,POVORIM - 403 521 DHARWAD, UTTARA KANNAD),ALTO PORVORIM, GOA STATE OF MAHARASHTRA0832-2462315 (DISTRICT : SINGDHDURG)0832-2414552rcpanaji@ignou.ac.in

40 PATNA REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF BIHAR (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 05 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE ARWAL, AURANGABAD, BANKA

2ND FLOOR, BISCOMAUN TOWER BHALPUR, BHOJPUR,WEST GANDHI MAIDAN, BUXAR, GAYA, JAMUI, JEHANABAD,PATNA - 800 001 BIHAR KAIMUR, LAKSHISARAI, MUNGER,

NALANDA, NAWADA, PATNA,0612-2219539 / 2219541 ROHTAS, SHEIKHPURA, VAISHALI)0612-26870420612-2219538rcpatna@ignou.ac.in

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41 PORT BLAIR REGIONAL DIRECTOR (I/C) ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS [U.T.]RC CODE: 02 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: NORTH & MIDDLE

JNRM CAMPUS, PORT BLAIR - 744 104 ANDAMAN, SOUTH ANDAMAN,ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS NICOBAR)03192-24288803192-230111rcportblair@ignou.ac.in

42 PUNE REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 16 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NANDURBAR, DHULE, JALGAON,

MSFC BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR AURANGABAD, NASIK, JALNA,270, SENAPATI BAPAT ROAD AHMADNAGAR, BID, PUNE,PUNE - 411 016 OSMANABAD, SANGLI, SATARA,MAHARASHTRA KOLHAPUR)020-25671867 / 25651321020-25880091020-25671864rcpune@ignou.ac.in

43 RAGHUNATHGANJ REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF WEST BENGAL (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 50 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE MURSHIDABAD, BIRBHUM, MALDA)

BAGAN BARINEAR DENA BANK FULTALARAGHUNATHGANJ DT.MURSHIDABADWEST BENGAL-742 22503483-27155503483-271666rcraghunathganj@ignou.ac.in

44 RAIPUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF CHHATTISGARH (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 35 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BILASPUR, DHAMTARI, DURG,

IGNOU COMPLEX JANJGIR-CHAMPA, JASHPUR, KANKER,KACHNA, RAIPUR - 492 014 KAWARDHA, KORBA, KORIYA,POST: SADDU, CHHATTISGARH MAHASAMUND, RAJGARH, RAIPUR,0771-2428285 RAJNANDGAON, SURAJPUR,0771-5056508 SARGUJA, NARAYANPUR, BIZAPUR)0771-24458390771-2583578rcraipur@ignou.ac.in

45 RAJKOT REGIONAL DIRECTOR (I/C) STATE OF GUJARAT (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 42 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE RAJKOT, KACHCHH, JAMNAGAR,

SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS PORBANDER, JUNAGADH, AMRELI,RAJKOT - 360 005, GUJARAT BHAVNAGAR, SURENDRANAGAR),0281-2572988 DIU (U.T.)0281-25614490281-2571603rcrajkot@ignou.ac.in

46 RANCHI REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF JHARKHAND (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 32 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE RANCHI, LOHARDAGA, GUMLA,

457/A, ASHOK NAGAR SIMDEGA, PALAMU, LATEHAR,RANCHI - 834 022, JHARKHAND GARHWA, WEST SINGHBHUM,0651-2244688 / 2244699 SARAIKELA,KHARASAWAN,EAST0651-2244677 SINGBHUM, HAZARIBAGH, CHATRA,0651-2244400 KODERMA, KHUNTI, RAMGARH,rcranchi@ignou.ac.in KODERMA, KHUNTI, RAMGARH

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47 SAHARSA REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF BIHAR COVERINGRC CODE: 86 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICTS KHAGARIYA, SAHARSA,

C/O MLC COLLEGE SUPAUL, MADHEPURA,SAHARSA, KATIHAR,ARARIYA, KISHANGANJ &BIHAR 582201 PURNIA)06478-219014, 06478-21901506478-219018rcsaharsa@ignou.ac.in

48 SHILLONG REGIONAL DIRECTOR (I/C) STATE OF MEGHALAYA (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 18 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE EAST KHASI HILLS, EAST GARO HILLS,

SUNNY LODGE, NONGTHYMMI JAINTIA HILLS, RI-BHOI, SOUTHSHILLONG - 793 014 GARO HILLS, WEST KHASI HILLS,NONGSHILLIANG, MEGHALAYA WEST GARO HILLS)0364-2521117, 0364-25212710364-2252252rcshillong@ignou.ac.in

49 SHIMLA REGIONAL DIRECTOR (I/C) STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESHRC CODE: 11 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: BILASPUR, CHAMBA,

CHAUHAN NIWAS BUILDING, HAMIRPUR, KANGRA, KINNAUR,SHIMLA - 171 002, KHALINI KULLU, LAHUL & SPITI, MANDI,HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA, SIRMAUR, SOLAN, UNA)0177-2624612 / 26246130177-2620125 , 0177-2624611rcshimla@ignou.ac.in

50 SILIGURI REGIONAL DIRECTOR (I/C) STATE OF WEST BENGAL (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 45 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE COOCHBEHAR, JALPAIGURI,

17/12 J C BOSE ROAD DARJEELING, UTTAR DINAJPUR,SUBHAS PALLY, SILIGURI - 734 001 DAKSHIN DINAJPUR)WEST BENGAL0353-2526818, 0353-25268290353-2526819rcsiliguri@ignou.ac.in

51 SRINAGAR REGIONAL DIRECTOR (I/C) STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIRRC CODE: 30 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (SRINAGAR REGION - DISTRICT:

NEAR LAWRENCE VIDHYA BHAWAN ANANTNAG, BANDIPORE,KURSU RAJ BAGH BARAMULLA, BUDGAM,SRINAGAR - 190 008, JAMMU & KASHMIR GANDERBAL, KARGIL, KULGAM,0194-2311251, 0194-2311258 KUPWARA, LEH, PULWAMA,0194-2421506 , 0194-2311259 SHOPIAN, SRINAGAR)rcsrinagar@ignou.ac.in

52 TRIVANDRUM REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF KERALA(DISTRICT: KOLLAM,RC CODE: 40 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE PATHANAMTHITTA,

RAJADHANI SHOPPING COMPLEX THIRUVANANTHAPURAM),OPP PRS HOSPITAL STATE OF TAMIL NADU (DISTRICT:KILLIPPALAM KARAMANA PO KANYAKUMARI, TUTICORIN,TRIVANDRUM - 695 002 TIRUNELVELI)0471-2344113, 0471-23441150471-2590700rctrivandrum@ignou.ac.in

53 VARANASI REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 48 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE AMBEDKAR NAGAR, AZAMGARH,

GANDHI BHAWAN, B.H.U. CAMPUS BALLIA, CHANDAULI, DEORIA,VARANASI-221005 GHAZIPUR, GORAKHPUR, JAUNPUR,UTTAR PRADESH KUSHINAGAR, MAHARAJGANJ, MAU,0542-2368022 / 2368622 MIRZAPUR, SANT KABIR NAGAR, SANT0522-2364893 RAVIDAS NAGAR, SONEBHADRA,0542-2369629 VARANASI, ALLAHABAD, AMETHI,rcvaranasi@ignou.ac.in PRATAPGARH, SULTANPUR)

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54 VATAKARA REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF KERALA (DISTRICT:RC CODE: 83 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE CALICUT,KANNUR,KASARAGOD

MADHAVI BUILDING WAYANAND) KOZHIKODENUT STREET (PC)VATAKARA 673104, KERALA0496-2525281rcvatakara@ignou.ac.in

55 VIJAYAWADA REGIONAL DIRECTOR STATE OF TELENGANA/SEEMANDARARC CODE: 33 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (DISTRICT: KRISHNA, GUNTUR,

#9-76-18, 1ST FLOOR, PRAKASHAM, NELLORE, CHITTOOR,S.K.P.V.V. HINDU HIGH SCHOOL, KHAMMAM )KOTHAPETVIJAYWADA 520 0010866-2565253 / 2565959rcvijayawada@ignou.ac.in

56 VISAKHAPATNAM REGIONAL DIRECTOR (I/C) STATE OF TELENGANA/SEEMANDARARC CODE: 84 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE COVERING (DISTRICTS EAST

2ND FLOOR MVP SECTOR 12 GODAVARI, WEST GODAVARI,COMPLEX USHODAYA JUNCTION VISAKHAPATNAM, VIZIANAGARAMVISAKHAPATNAM-530017 & SRIKAKULAM)0891-2511200, 0891-2511300rcvisakhapatnam@ignou.ac.in

NAME & ADDRESS OF IGNOU SUB-REGIONAL CENTRES

Sl. RC NAME ADDRESS OPERATIONALAREANO.

1 KANDHAMAL ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR KANDHAMAL, BOUDH, GAJAPATI,IGNOU SUB-REGIONAL CENTRE BOLANGIR, SONEPURGOVT. COLLEGE CAMPUSPHULBANI, ODISHAPh. : 9437559654

2 TIRUPATI ARD(I/C) ANANTPUR, CHITOOR, KADAPA,IGNOU SUB-REGIONAL CENTRE KURNOOLOPERATING FROM MENTOR RCPh. : 8500221125

3 PITHORAGARH ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR BAGESHWAR, CHAMPAWAT, ALMORA,IGNOU SUB REGIONAL CENTRE NAINITALL.S.M. GOVT. P.G. COLLEGEPITHORAGARHUTTARAKHAND-262502Ph. : 05964-264077

4 DARJEELING ARD(I/C) DARJEELING, KALIMPONG, KURSEONG,IGNOU SUB REGIONAL CENTRE MIRIK SUB-DIVISIONC/O RAMESH CUPTALASA VILLA, DARJEELINGH. C. ROAD, WEST BENGALPh. : 08116903933, 9434199100

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IGNOU-Army, Assam Rifle, Navy Recognized Regional Centres

Sl. RC RC Address Operational AreaNo. Code

1 IAEP - 52 REGIONAL DIRECTOR WESTERN COMMAND AREACHANDIMANDIR IGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG. CENTRE

COL.EDUCATION(G.S.EDU.BRANCH)HQ WESTERN COMMANDCHANDIMANDIR -134107HARYANA0172-2589355,(CIVIL) 2670 (MILITARY)0712-2589355iaeprc52@rediffmail.com

2 IAEP - JAIPUR 56 REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOUTH WESTERNIGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG. CENTRE COMMANDEDUCATION BRANCHHQ SOUTHERN WESTERN COMMANDC/O 56 APO 908546JAIPUR,RAJASTHAN0141-6640 (MILITARY)swciaep@gmail.com

3 IAEP - KOLKATA 51 REGIONAL DIRECTOR EASTERN COMMAND AREAIGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG. CENTRECOL. EDUCATION, FORT WILLIAMHQ EASTERN COMMAND,C/O 99 APOKOLKATA - 908 542WEST BENGAL033-22222668 (CIVIL)2670 (MILITARY)rc51army_ec@yahoo.co.inrcarmy51@ignou.ac.in

4 IAEP - LUCKNOW 53 REGIONAL DIRECTOR CENTRAL COMMAND AREAIGNOU ARMY RECOG. REG. CENTREIAEP HQ.CENTRAL COMMAND-GS (EDN)LUCKNOW - 226002UTTAR PRADESH0522-2482968(CIVIL); 2670 (MILITARY)iaepcc53@yahoo.co.in