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The 19th Convocation of IGNOU was held on the16th of February, 2008 at the headquarters and at32 Regional Centres of IGNOU simultaneously viateleconference (Please see detailed list of RegionalCentres Page no.4). 101346 students including 58gold medalists were awarded degrees and diplomasat this Convocation.
Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor,IGNOU welcomed the Vice-President of India, Sh.Hamid Ansari Chief Guest of the Convocation, thedistinguished Honoris Causa recipients, guests andsuccessful candidates at the glittering 19th Convocationfunction.
The Vice Chancellor then presented in a nutshell, theprogress of activities of Indira Gandhi National OpenUniversity during the last one year.
Vice Chancellor IGNOU, Prof V N Rajasekharan Pillai presentingthe Convocation Report
Vice Chancellor’s Report & Address
Consolidation of the academic programmes and activitiesof the existing Schools of Study, Centres, Divisions,Units and Projects and infrastructural and technologicalfacilities was at the top of the agenda during the last oneyear, noted Prof Pillai.
Time-bound processes like curricular revision,implementation of assignments as compulsorycomponents of the courses, strengthening of research,revigorating refresher and orientation courses for teachersand academic counselors, and expedient conduct andevaluation of term-end examinations were initiated, theVice Chancellor reported.
He reported that almost all the teaching vacancies in theexisting schools of studies have been filled. Career
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advancement of teachers and several years’ backlog offilling of teaching positions according to the newreservation policy for SC/ST/OBC are now complete.Research and technological capabilities for the existingschools and teaching faculty are being systematicallystepped up.
Taking cognizance of the national and global challengesfor Distance Education in the areas of vocationaleducation, teacher education and capacity building,alternate education, media education, arts and crafts andin the interdisciplinary and trans disciplinary areas ofknowledge and skills, the University has taken up anumber of new initiatives reinforcing its basic principles,mandate and objectives, the Vice-Chancellor explained.
To serve the disadvantaged sections of the society,IGNOU has established a large number of special studycentres focusing on SC/ STs, women, minority groups,jail inmates, physically challenged, and student remotefrom and rural areas and low literacy districts. Duringthe last year, 35% of the fresh enrolled learners werewomen, and 25% were SC/ST learners. With thesefigures, which continue to grow, IGNOU has crossed thenational target of 33% women and 22.5% SC/ST inhigher education student enrolment he said.
The procedures for credit transfer, joint degrees and dualdegrees from IGNOU with other universities andinstitutions, to promote learner mobility, are beingfinalized. The teaching and non-teaching staff of theUniversity is availing opportunities for capacity buildingand career advancement by participation in sponsoredtraining programmes, national and international seminars,conferences and discussions. IGNOU continues to takeup more and more socially and economically relevantsponsored projects from the various ministries and othernational and international agencies in the areas of trainingof teachers, Education For All, vocational education,ICT-enabled teaching-learning and in satellite basededucation. Several new national and internationalcollaborations were also initiated.
(A detailed write up of the current activities of IGNOUis given in Profile-2008, which is available on the IGNOUwebsite www.ignou.ac.in).
He congratulated all the candidates who received variousdegrees and diplomas. His special congratulations wentto the toppers receiving distinctions and medals. He alsocongratulated Prof. C.N.R. Rao, Prof. M.S. Valiathan,Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Prof. Indira Goswami, Pandit ShivKumar Sharma and Prof. Rahman Rahi on receiving the
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Newsletterhonorary doctorates of the University. By honouringthem, the University is being honored, Prof. Pillai said.
Hon’ble Vice President of India and Vice Chancellor of IGNOU atthe Convocation
The Vice Chancellor expressed his profound gratitude toShri Mohammad Hamid Ansari, Hon’ble Vice-Presidentof India, for accepting the University’s invitation to bethe Chief Guest and for delivering the ConvocationAddress. IGNOU is indeed fortunate to have thisdistinguished statesman, scholar and thinker to bless thegraduates in this convocation ceremony, he said.
He then briefly spoke about the distinguished recipientsof the Honoris Causa degrees, the six eminent dignitarieswho have made seminal contributions to knowledge, thearts and literature.
• Prof. C.N.R. Rao, renowned teacher, researcherand institution builder, Linus Pauling ResearchProfessor, Honorary President, Jawaharlal NehruCentre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangaloreand Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister;
• Dr. Anil Kakodkar who has contributed to nuclearscience and engineering, and in international policymaking in the area of nuclear energy utilization;
• Prof. M.S. Valiathan, world-renowned medicalscientist, known for his path-breaking contributions inthe development of Chitra Heart Valve;
• Prof. Indira Goswami, Jnanpith Award winner inAssamese Literature;
• Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, accomplished musicianand exponent of the Santoor; and
• Prof. Rahman Rahi, renowned Kashmiri poet,literary critic and Jnanpith Award winner.
Before concluding his Report, he once again thanked theChief Guest, the Vice-President of India, Shri Mohammad
Hamid Ansari for his abiding interest in education anddevelopment. He ended his speech by appreciating andacknowledging the dedicated efforts of the Pro-Vice-Chancellors, Members of the Board of Management,Registrars, Finance Officer, Directors of Schools, Headsof Divisions, Centres and Units, Members of theAcademic and Research Councils, Planning Board andall other expert committees, and the entire teaching andnon-teaching staff of the University for their continuedefforts in making Indira Gandhi National Open Universitya success story in the democratization of education inthe country.
Honoris Causas Conferred
Left to right: Prof Indira Goswami, Pandit Shiv Prasad Sharma, DrAnil Kakodkar, Hon’ble Vice President of India Sh M. Hamid Ansari,Prof VN Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, IGNOU, Prof. M.S.Valiathan and Prof. Abdur Rehman Rahi at the Convocation
As per convention, the successful candidates were presentedby the Directors of the respective Schools of Study for theaward of degrees and diplomas by the Vice chancellor.
The honorary degrees (Honoris Causa) D.Sc. /D.Litt.were thereafter awarded to the distinguished personalitiesby the Vice Chancellor:
Prof. C.N.R. Rao Addressing the gathering
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Gold Medals Awarded
Following the Honoris Causa Awards, the Vice Chancellorrequested the Chief Guest to award the gold medals to the58 meritorious candidates of the various disciplines. (Pleasesee page-5 for detailed list of awardees)
Seven Special Awards were also given at the Convocationby the Vice-Chancellor which are as under:
� Prof. G. Ram Reddy Memorial Gold Medal awardwas given to Ms. Priti Agarwal, MA Economics forhighest aggregate marks in Master’s DegreeProgramme in Social Science Subjects.
� CEMCA Annual Award was given to Mr. BhavanaShukla, MCA for the ‘Best female graduate’ studentin technology.
� Prof. Grover award was given to Mr. Samir KumarRouth, MCom for Physically Handicapped MeritoriousStudent in Commerce
� Award for Innovation in Open and Distance Learningwas given to Dr. Manoj Kulshrestha, IGNOU on thetheme “Instructional Design”
� Indian Bank sponsored Gold Medal was given to Dr.Bharat Inder Fozdar, IGNOU and Dr. Lalita S.Kumar,IGNOU for ‘Best Research paper’- “Mobile Learningand Student Retention.”
� Silver Medal was given to Dr. Pushplata Tripathy,IGNOU and Ms.Shella Srivastava, IGNOU for second‘Best Research Paper’ “Mechanism to Combat Toxicityin Cobalt Resistant Mutants of Aspergillus Nidulans”.
� Best Services Award was given to Agartala RegionalCentre IGNOU.
� ERP Logo Contest Rs 5,0000 given to Sh. R.K.Sony, ARD, Jabalpur.
The Vice- Chancellor then invited the Chief Guest toaddress the Convocation.
CHIEF GUEST’S ADDRESS
His Excellency, Hon’ble Sh. M.Hamid Ansari – Vice President ofIndia, addressing the gathering
Addressing the assembled guests, Sh Ansari noted thatthere was a sense of uniqueness about the occasion.While usually university convocations are location-specific,due to IGNOU’s the tele-conference facility, 32 centresacross the country are participating in this Convocationand no less than a hundred thousand would be recipientsof degrees, diploma and certificates. He also noted theuniqueness of this largest university in the world, withstudents from 32 countries.
With 14 National and State Open Universities and around130 Distance and Correspondence Education Institutionsof conventional universities, distance education accountsfor 24% of the total enrollment in higher education in thecountry; IGNOU alone caters to 13% of students enrolledin higher education, he noted.
However, questions of equity stare us in the face inrelation to the enrollment in higher education, he added.The biggest challenge is to provide quality higher educationto the greatest number at minimum possible cost to theintended beneficiaries.
The inclusiveness and outreach of distance educationmakes it an ideal instrument for galvanizing communityeducation and action and energizing civil society groups.
The eventual entry of previously disadvantaged and non-traditional learners into the productive workforce of thenation has tremendous implications for sustaining oureconomic growth and making it inclusive.
Distance education, by virtue of its openness, flexibilityand delivery across multiple platforms, facilitates highereducation of those with special needs. Our conventionaluniversities have not been suitably reconfigured to caterto those with special needs, leading to their exclusionfrom higher education, he said.
Identifying some issues in higher education the Vice-President felt that that
1. Capacity building activity in higher education iscurrently focused on campuses rather than studentsand learners. This places premium on products of asuperior campus rather than the skill set of students.
2. Systemic rigidity prevents movement across systems,institutions or academic programmes. Skills acquisitionthrough academic credits and portability of creditsacross institutions is probably the answer.
3. Distance education now needs to develop qualitybenchmarks and standards
4. Strengthening partnerships with industry, NGOs andcivil society would impart appropriate skills andtraining to students of distance education.
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He congratulated the distinguished personalities on whom theUniversity conferred the degrees of Doctor of Science andDoctor of Letters (Honoris Causa), and felicitated thestudents graduating that day, wishing them all success in life.
While the Convocation closed at the Headquarters, theConvocations continued at the Regional Centres as pertheir respective programmes.
An exhibition of the major achievements and events ofthe University was organized by the Regional ServicesDivision of the University at the Convention Centre onthe occasion.
Viewing the Exhibition, Prof D K Chaudhuri, PVC and Prof VNRajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor at one of the stalls
Convocation at Regional Centres
The Convocation was held simultaneously at the following32 Regional Centres of IGNOU via teleconferencing
1. Hyderabad Regional Centre, Hyderabad- 500029.
2. Guwahati Regional Centre, Guwahati- 781003.
3. Patna Regional Centre, , Patna-800001.
4. Ahmedabad Regional Centre, Ahmedabad- 382481.
5. Karnal Regional Centre, Karnal-132001.
6. Shimla Regional Centre, Shimla-171002.
7. Jammu Regional Centre, Jammu-180001.
8. Bangalore Regional Centre, Bangalore- 560082.
9. Cochin Regional Centre, Cochin-682017.
10. Bhopal Regional Centre, Bhopal-462016.
11. Pune Regional Centre, Pune-411016.
12. Shillong Regional Centre, Shillong-793014.
13. Bhubaneshwar Regional Centre, Bhubaneshwar-751013.
14. Srinagar Regional Centre, Srinagar-190008, J&K.
15. Jaipur Regional Centre, Jaipur-302020.
16. Chennai Regional Centre, Chennai-600113.
17. Lucknow Regional Centre, Lucknow-226024.
18. Dehradun Regional Centre, Dehradun-248001.
19. Ranchi Regional Centre, Ranchi-834002.
20. Kolkata Regional Centre, Kolkata-700091.
21. Khanna Regional Centre, District Ludhiana, Khanna-141401.
22. Raipur Regional Centre, Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
23. Aizawl Regional Centre, Aizawl-796001.
24. Agartala Regional Centre, Agartala-799004.
25. Koraput Regional Centre, Koraput-764020.
26. Jabalpur Regional Centre, Jabalpur-482001
27. Kohima Regional Centre, Kohima-797001.
28. Itanagar Regional Centre, Itanagar-791110.
29. Gangtok Regional Centre, Gangtok-737102.
30. Imphal Regional Centre, Imphal-795001.
31. Darbhanga Regional Centre, Darbhanga-846004.
32. Port Blair Regional Centre, Port Blair 744144
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LIST OF GOLD MEDALISTS
Meenakshi GroverMaster of CommerceKhanna Regional Centre
K. Mathan SundaramMaster in Business Administration
Muscat, Oman Partner Institute
Debmaya MukherjeeMaster of Arts in TourismManagementDelhi -I Regional Centre
Priti AgarwalMaster of Arts in Economics
Kolkatta Regional Centre
Sabina JahanMaster of Arts in SociologySrinagar Regional Centre
Bhavana ShuklaMaster of Computer Applications
Pune Regional Centre
Sajida FakhriMaster of Arts in EnglishJeddah, Saudi Arabia Patrner Institute
Jagat SinghMaster of Arts in HistoryDelhi -II Regional Centre
ParamjyotiMaster of Arts in Political ScienceDelhi-I Regional Centre
Alia Hamed AliBachelor of Arts
Jeddah, Saudi Arab Partner Institute
Zahra Imtiaz AliBachelor of CommerceKuwait Partner Institute
Akhilesh KumarBachelor of Science
Delhi-I Regional Centre
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Arnab ChakrabartiMaster of Science in HospitalityAdministrationAizwal Regional Centre
Krishnan SrinivasanBachelor of Information Technology
Kuwait Partner Institute
Atika KaushikBachelor of Library &Information SciencesDehli-II Regional Centre
Venkata Sabitha DarisiPG Diploma in Computer
ApplicationsHyderabad Regional Centre
Abhishek JainPG Diploma in Rural DevelopmentShimla Regional Centre
Ritu VermaPG Diploma in Radio Prasaran
Delhi-II Regional Centre
Pankaja Arvindrao BhuyarPG Diploma in Hospital and HealthManagementPune Regional Centre
W.M. Chilaka Dayanthi KumariPG Diploma in Distance Education
DEMP, Sri Lanka Partner Institute
Jyotika SlathiaPG Diploma in Journalism and MassCommunicationJammu Regional Centre
Chanpreet KheraPG Diploma in Management
Bhopal Regional Centre
Shalini M.PG Diploma in Geriatric MedicineBangalore Regional Centre
Prem Nath GautamPG Diploma in Human Resouce
ManagementBhopal Regional Centre
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Aruna S.PG Diploma in IntellectualProperty RightsBangalore Regional Centre
Guriwinder KaurPG Diploma in Environment &
Sustainable DevelopmentKhanna Regional Centre
Maithili Sharan GuptaPG Diploma in Financial ManagementDelhi-I Regional Centre
Uma Shanker PrajapatiPG Diploma in Marketing
ManagementPune Regional Centre
Biju M. K.PG Diploma in OperationsManagementCochin Regional Centre
Matta RavikiranPG Diploma in Disaster Management
Karnal Regional Centre
Amit Kumar GodaraDiploma in HIV and Family EducationJaipur Regional Centre
Ridhhi AgarwalDiploma in Creative Writing in English
Delhi-II Regional Centre
Hav. S. Thanga MariappanDiploma in Mechanical EngineeringBangalore Regional Centre
Mickey MahajanDiploma in Nutrition &
Health EducationJammu Regional Centre
Manisha NarayanDiploma in Value Added Products inFruits & VegetablesLucknow Regional Centre
Sambhav GargDiploma in Tourism Studies
Kamal Regional Centre
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Rakesh Kumar SemwalDiploma in Construction Manage-mentDehradun Regional Centre
Theresa Jacintha VasBachelor of Science (Nursing)
Bangalore Regional Centre
Anjali GuptaBachelor of Social WorkDelhi-II Regional Centre
Pawan KumarAdvanced Diploma in ConstructionManagementDelhi-I Regional Centre
Manasi M. BidikarBachelor of Hospitality Management
Dehli-I Regional Centre
Akhila P.N.Diploma in Early Childhoodcare
& EducationChennai Regional Centre
Sumita SinghPG Diploma in Maternal
and Child HealthPatna Regional Centre
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Feedback from some Gold Medalists of the 19th Convocation
Neerja Sharma (PGDRP)Neera says she got enrolled in thisPGDRP Course because she is alreadyassociated with AIR and she wantedto enhance her skills. This course gavea boost to her career. She had tomanage her job, household and studiessimultaneously. She used to go throughher notes and study material whenever she got time.Although she had referred to other books also, the studymaterial sent by the University was self- sufficient. Butin order to prepare, AIR professionals should also lend ahelping hand in the making of the study materials, shesuggests. The doubt clearing session at the centre alsohelped a lot. Listening to Radio Programmes gave apractical account of the text. In the end she would liketo thank IGNOU for providing her this golden opportunityand in future if any such kind of interesting course isintroduced, she would definitely go for it.
Mohan Lal Chopra (MBA)Indian Institute of Banking & Finance’scollaboration with IGNOU motivatedhim to enroll for MBA (Banking &Finance). He was not expecting theGold Medal but his family, institutionand teachers are the instruments in hisachievement, he says. He generallystudied after 9 pm and noted theimportant points and difficulties andalso made short notes for future references. Althoughthe study material provided by IGNOU was sufficient,he also consulted other reference books. The supportand guidance at his study centre (ARSD College) is verygood, he feels. As regards suggestions, his submission isthat Assignments should be evaluated and returned beforethe Term end Examination. He is planning to enroll forthe PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights. Hissincere advice to students is that since they are learningin a world class open university in a flexible environment.“Hard work and sincere efforts will get you a number ofopportunities in the career” says Mohan.
Vikas Bhutani (MBA)He chose the MBA programme ofIGNOU due to its flexibility of timeand course material. “My aim was tocomplete the course and get benefited,not study for the gold medal.” Due tohis hectic work schedule, he got timeonly in the early morning and surfed
the Internet a lot for knowledge other than the materialprovide by IGNOU. He got full support from his wifeand son. Mr. Ramdeo was his mentor for revision ofknowledge. He feels that the study centre requires aproper library for MBA students. This course hasdeveloped his leadership skills and he is using theknowledge in his current job requirements.
Dr. Alok Mittal (PGDIBO)Dr Mittal has completed MBA in 1994,and PGDOM in 2005 from IGNOU.The past familiarity, reputation ofIGNOU along with recognition of itscourses worldwide made him enrollfor PGDIBO. He had done well inassignments/ term end examination andexpected a good percentage. He usedto study 2-3 hours daily. Exhaustivepreparation of curriculum was done keeping in viewprevious term end examination papers. IGNOU studymaterial was sufficient but certain websites/referencebooks were consulted to enrich knowledge and enhancequality. The study centre provided excellent support andfullest cooperation. IGNOU authorities should quicklyincorporate assignment marks after they are sent fromthe study centres, he suggests. He is into the academicprofession since 1997 due to qualifications received fromIGNOU and DAV, Indore. He would advise other studentsto pursue versatile courses offered by IGNOU forprofessional growth.
Naresh Kumar (MHD)He decided to enroll for the MHDProgramme of IGNOU because hewanted to study Hindi and IGNOU’smode of open learning system isexcellent. He worked hard to get thefirst Division but did not expect a goldmedal. He studied 2-3 hours dailyregularly with IGNOU study material.This material is sufficient if novels and dramas are alsoprovided by IGNOU. He would suggest to MPDD thatall novels and plays included in the course may bedispatched to students by IGNOU along with otherstudy materials. Study centre services may also improvedin respect of PCP of library books. He wants to do MHI,MEG & Phil (Hindi) in future from IGNOU. Thisdegree will help him to get departmental promotion as alecturer. He advises other learners of IGNOU that theyshould seriously study their all Course materials providedby IGNOU regularly, as they are real means of anysuccess.
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NewsletterSanjukta Mohanty (DWED)
She enrolled for this DWEDProgramme in IGNOU while pursuingM.A. in Social Work as the Coursewas linked of with her subject and wasalso helpful to enter the present daySocial Work Market. She sees the GoldMedal as a reward for her hard workand the blessing of God. She completedthe assignments in due time and prepared for the term –end exam by studying all materials of IGNOU andconsulted other sources to gain depth knowledge aboutparticular concepts. Her advice to other students is towork hard as per the requirement of the Course andsuccess will automatically follow.
Ajay Indorkar (PGDT)
He takes interest in writing and readingbooks on different disciplines. His jobis related to printing and somewhatrelated to translation and to attainproficiency in it he decided to learnand understand the techniques andprinciples of translation in the firstinstance. And for the present he thinks he can handle theonerous work with full confidence and capabilities. Hewas expecting a respectable position but getting goldmedal is a boon to him, he says. For achieving this goal,he scheduled his study hours in such a manner that hecould get optimum advantage. Despite heavy workloadat his work place, he devoted 3 to 4 hours to his studiesespecially in the early hours. The material supplied byIGNOU is sufficient to cater to the needs of studentsenrolled in the course even though he consulted otheravailable material in the library to complete the projectand assignments. I coined new words and vocabulary, hesays, consulted dictionaries on technical terminologyand also legal and constitutional glossaries. Supportservice at his study centre i.e. Ram Lal Anand College,New Delhi was of great value and the guidance given byShri R.P. Gautam gave inspiration, confidence and asense of devotion towards the work. The learning atIGNOU filled him with the confidence of handling thetranslation work of his organization i.e. Rajya SabhaSecretariat. The students should follow the innovativeguidelines of IGNOU while proceeding in their studies,he advises.
Madhurima Dutta (MPA)
She took up Masters in Public Administration because itwould help her in teaching. Topping in graduation fosteredher desire to get it at the Master’s level too. Studying
IGNOU‘s self sufficient coursematerial, solving questions of previousyears completing assignments withsincerity and taking assistance fromIGNOU’s study centre helped her insorting time out from her teachingschedule. She would further like topursue Ph.D in Public Administrationfrom IGNOU which would help her in NET and research.She would like to advise other students to refer toIGNOU study materials and do assignments withdevotion.
Brindaban Bhandari (DPE)
He got a golden chance to enroll inDPE Programme due to becoming apara teacher under the JharkhandGovernment. He did not expect to geta gold medal. He follows a definiteand hour daily for this programme forstudying. He studied IGNOU materialscarefully and underlined important points after whichthat he wrote and revised frequently. He also followedaudio and video Programmes. He did consult some othermaterials for clear concepts. He did not face anydifficulty in pursuing his studies. His study centre wasvery helpful. He was supported in many ways likeworkshop, practice of teaching. He was fully satisfiedwith these. He intends to B.Ed. & M.A. (Eco) fromIGNOU in future. His qualification of DPE proved veryfruitful because after he completed it, he got a welfareteacher’s job under Jharkhand Government. He believeshard labour is the key to success.
Saurabh Krishna (BTS)
He desired to be a graduate inTourism Studies so he decided toenroll for this programme (B.T.S) ofIGNOU. He expected to perform wellbut did not expect to get the goldmedal. IGNOU materials were enoughfor him. Moreover, he consulted othermaterials also. The quality of support services at hisstudy centre (Calicut) were encouraging and he wasfully satisfied with these. He intends to do MTM andaccordingly he has enrolled himself for the same fromIGNOU. His IGNOU qualification has not benefitedhim professionally as yet, but he expects to bebenefited sooner or later as “sweet are the fruits oflabour”. Students requiring need based academicprogrammes at affordable costs should join IGNOU.This is sure to enhance their knowledge and maketheir future prosperous, he says.
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Babula Behera (BTCM)He decided to enroll for the BTCMprogramme from IGNOU because it isa correspondence course and he coulddo it while working as a J.E. (Civil) inthe works Department of Orissa in R&B wing. In spite of a busy service lifehe had sincerely attended all the classesof IGNOU in the local study centre.He didn’t expect to get the gold medal but with hardlabour, quality teaching and excellent study materialsalong with consulting various reference books , he wasable to achieve the gold medal. He suggests that IGNOUshould take the initiative to open M-tech programme indifferent fields of civil engineering which will be verymuch beneficial to in - service engineers. He will neverforget the support given by the teachers of local studycentres and support of Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar.
Arundhati Singhal (PGDAPP)
An urge to return back to the societysomething that she has learnt wasalways a desire. Reaching the societyusing this media was an excitingopportunity. She always aimed fordoing better rather that concentratingon winning a gold medal. Sh alwaysfollowed the radio programmes and tried to follow theinstruction from the faculty members, apart from studyingone hour a day. IGNOU material was the only that shefollowed. She had to maintain a perfect balance betweenher studies and family life. Without the support offamily members this would not have been achieved. Sheand her family were overwhelmed with her achievement.She has just started looking for job prospects with herMasters degree in educational psychology along withthis IGNOU qualification with a hope that thisqualification will definitely boost her employability,Dedication, hardwork and focus are the keyword forsuccess she adds
Shaiwali Taneja (MLIS)
The will to win, the desire to succeed,the urge to reach your full potential,these are the keys that will unlock thedoor to personal excellence. IGNOUprovide a platform to all those studentswho cant not build their career onregular basis.
Books provided by IGNOU are real good stuff to startwith, contents are updated as per the needs of the current
library and information centres. At times, she doesfollow other books, especially for computer relatedsubjects to make an edge. Over other students.
No great difficulties were faced in pursuing her studiesat IGNOU.
She got suitable support from her study centre (0771 –P) that is really sensitized to function all through the yeartowards study and progressive zeal building efforts.Centre staff constantly supports the students through outsessions.
Regarding improvements she suggests IGNOU mayprovide optional training sessions for students. It will begood to have a strong placement cell which can inductthe students for full time employment and MPhil inLibrary Science in distance learning.
Prof. APJ Abdul Kalam says “A student who does notdream is a criminal” I advise all the current students ofIGNOU to work with full diligence, as per his advice,she adds.
W.M.T.U.K. Weerasooriya (PGDDE)
Currently she work as a Lecturer and enrolled in theprogramme since the University paid the course fee. Shedid not expect to get the Gold medal. She managed to dothe course with very much difficulty. She got marriedduring the course and had to complete the assignments,even during her honeymoon. She also had academic andadministrative work responsibilities, too. From Sri Lankawe had a group of participants and we studied togetheras a group by benefiting from each other, she says. Itwas a marvelous experience. Advises and comments wereceived from resource persons of IGNOU and OpenUniversity of Sri Lanka were excellent. Being a goldmedalist has brough me a good recognition and promptedme for advanced programmes of IGNOU. I havesucceeded due to sharing of knowledge with mycolleagues and the resource persons and I would like torecommend this method for other learners too.
Mr. Shiv Kumar Pandey (MPS)
He was awarded the Gold Medal forreceiving the highest marks in MA(Political Sciences) at a specialceremony held on May 5,2008. TheAcademic Council took the decisionof awarding him the Gold Medal afterin corporation of the marks ofassignments of MED-02, making him eligible for awardof Gold Medal in MPS Programme.
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An International Workshop on “Disability RelatedResearch: Cross Disability Concerns of the DevelopingCountries in Asia” from 3rd December – 4th December,2007 was held at IGNOU Campus.
Academic Activities: Seminars,Conferences, Lectures
SEMINARS
� Hon’ble Sh. Vayalar Ravi, Minister for OverseasIndian Affairs emphasized the need for launching acourse on “Diaspora Writing” by Indira GandhiNational Open University ( IGNOU) which has beenagreed to by the University authorities. He alsoaddressed the two day International Seminar onDiasporic Writing: - The Dynamics of Be/Longingwhich was held on February 21- 22, 2008 andorganized by Faculty of School of Humanities.
� A three day International Seminar of SAARCcountries on “Distance Education including TeacherEducation for Achieving Millennium DevelopmentGoals (MDGs)” was organized by the School ofEducation, Indira Gandhi National Open University,Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -68 from 21st to 23rd ofFebruary, 2008.
� A National Seminar on “Rural Development: Issuesand Challenges” was organised by School ofContinuing Education on March 17-18, 2008.
CONFERENCES
� International Conference on Social Development,Social Movements and Marginalised perspectivesand concerns held on February 16 – 19, 2008organised by Sociology Faculty, School of SocialSciences, IGNOU.
• NODLINET LaunchedProf. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, IndiraGandhi National Open University (IGNOU) launched e-books for the National Open and Distance Learners’Library and Information Network (NODLINET), a newactivity undertaken by IGNOU.
To start with, 185 e–books (including one audio book) inthe areas of Sciences, Computer Sciences, Humanities,and Management have been subscribed from Netlibraryaggregator which has a collection of more than 1.5 lakhe-books from over 400 of the world’s best publishersand adds nearly 2000 books per month.
The e-books are accessible to IGNOU HQ and its usersat Regional Centres spread all over India. The ViceChancellor informed the National Task Force membersof NODLINET that the e-resources shall be madeavailable to other participating institutions of Open &Distance Learning (ODL) system.
IGNOU is making concerted efforts to widen the arrayof information resources in electronic format and takethem to distance learners of ODL system spread alongthe length and breadth of the country.
• Programmes on DoordarshanIndira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)introduced an Agricultural Programme on the NationalChannel of Doordarshan to offer its expertise andinfrastructure, for dissemination of latest agriculturaltechnology among farmers across the country bytelecasting TV Programmes on issues and subjects ofNational Importance.
Various Missions and Schemes have been launched byGovernment of India, with focus on various NationalIssues like enhancing productivity of paddy, wheat andpulses etc.
IGNOU has also launched a 30 min of weekly agriculturalTV programme on the National Channel of Doordarshanat 6 a.m. to 6.30 a.m. on Sundays.
VC urged the farmers to gain effective knowledge fromthe value added agricultural courses being offered by theSchool of Agriculture, IGNOU, he also informed.
Indira Gandhi National Open University and MauritiusBroadcasting Corporation (MBC) shall jointly establisha media broadcast channel for creating spheres of mediaawareness and also to offer Research and Developmentprojects in media education, announced Prof. V.N.Rajasekharan Pillai, VC, IGNOU.
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� Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, Chair SustainableDevelopment, Indira Gandhi National OpenUniversity ( IGNOU) and M.P. (Rajya Sabha),stressed the need for Sustainability Science as anindependent subject in all Universities in India. Athree day International Conference on “Issues inPublic Policy and Sustainable Development” washeld from 26th - 28th March, 08 and was organizedby IGNOU at the University Campus.
At this conference Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai,VC, IGNOU, Prof. Albert Breton, University ofToronto, Canada and Prof. Wahiduddin Mahmud,University of Dhaka Bangladesh (in absentia), Prof.Gopinath Pradhan, IGNOU and Prof. Madhubala,IGNOU also addressed the gathering.
LECTURES
� Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India,delivered the “First Mother Teresa Memorial Lecture”organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU). He spoke on “Giving Dignity to HumanLife”. He also released a book on Diploma in HIV/AIDS.
� Eminent Scientist Prof. C.N.R. Rao, was conferredthe degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) byIndira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).Prof. Rao gave a special lecture on “Doing Sciencein India” at the University Campus.
� Eighth Anuvrat Trust Endowment Lecture organizedby Indira Gandhi National Open University deliveredby Padma Shri E. Sreedharan, MD Delhi Metro RailCorporation.
DISCUSSIONS
� Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)organized a Round Table Discussion on Innovationsin Distance Education in collaboration with Microsoftand Foundation for Innovations and TechnologyTransfer, IIT Delhi to identify new and innovativesolutions for aiding the teaching – learning processin Distance Education.
FORMAT FOR WRITING TO USName : Enrolment No.:Regional Centre : SC Name & Code : Prog. Code/ Course Code :Problem in brief :______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Any other information:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address of the Student:
Signature of the Student
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Important Memoranda of Understanding (MoU)/ Memoranda of Agreement (MoA)signed between September – 2007 to February – 2008
1. 7 Sept, 2007 MOU with Confederation of NGOs of Rural India CNRI
2. 10 Sept.2007 MOU with Indian Space Research Organization ISRO
3 10 Sept.2007 MOU with Academy of Hospital Administration (AHA)
4 17 Sept.2007 MOU with American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AH&LEI)
5 18 Sept.2007 MOU with Rehabilitation Council of India
6 12 Oct.2007 MOU with Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management – Kerala (IITMK)
7 23 Oct.2007 Agreement with MOPR – UNDP Capacity Building Project
9 13 Nov.2007 MOU with the Institute of Public Auditors of India (IPAI)
10 14 Nov.2007 MOU with the Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition (affiliated to National Councilfor Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT)
11 15 Nov.2007 Agreement with Prasar Bharti, Doordarshan Bhawan, Copernicus Marg
12 21 Nov.2007 MOU with National Institute of Public Finance and Policy NIPFP
13 27 Nov.2007 Agreement with DLP Management Consortium (Pvt.) Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal
14 30 Nov.2007 MOC with Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
15 12 Dec.2007 MOC with Higher Colleges of Technology – Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training(HCT-CERT) of Abu-Dhabi, UAE
16 13 Dec.2007 Agreement with SADC-CDE Southern African Development community – Centre for DistanceEducation
17 19 Dec.2007 MOU with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) (under Ministry ofYouth Affairs & Sports), Sriperumbudur, Chennai
18 27 Dec.2007 License Agreement with The National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
19 04 Jan.2008 MOU with Atomic Energy Education Society AEES
20 14 Jan.2008 MOU with Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP)
21 17 Jan.2008 MOU with Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha
22 29 Jan.2008 Agreement with Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwa Vidyalaya, P.B. No. 16 Panchteela,Wardha (MGAHV Wardha M.S.)
23 3 Feb.2008 MOU with Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers IETE
24 4 Feb.2008 MOU with Anna University, Chennai
25 21 Feb.2008 MOU with Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE)
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Ahmedabad Regional Centre
� A One Day Orientation Programme for AcademicCounsellors was organized at Mehsana Study Centre(0909). 60 Academic Counsellors attended theprogramme. Prof. P.K. Mehta inaugurated the programmeand delivered inspiring speech. He explained about therole of Counsellors to sustain the motivation of learners.
Dr. Kalpana Mishra, Regional Director, talked abouttutor comments and the evaluation system.
� A Three Day Workshop on Research Methodologywas organized by STRIDE at Ahmedabad during 4, 5,and 6th November 2007. 20 persons participated in theWorkshop from different educational institutions of theWest Zone. PVC, Prof. Parveen Sinclair inaugurated theprogramme and delivered the inaugural lecture on “ODLsystem - Indian perception”.
Induction Meeting at IGNOU Study Centre- 2723,Azamgarh
An Induction Meeting of all the newly enrolled studentsfor the session commencing January 2008 was held atthis centre on Sunday 27 Jan, 08 at 11 a.m. Prof. B.Tripathi, Chairman, Dental & Pharmacy College,Chandeshwar, Azamgarh was the Chief Guest. All thestudents were explained the methodology of distanceand multimedia education, their problems were explainedand doubts clarified. Prof. Tripathy in his addresswelcomed the newly enrolled students to the IGNOUfamily and exhorted them to fully avail the opportunityavailable to them at their door steps..
Induction Meeting at Study Centre – 0558b,Khagaria Distt (Bihar)
An Induction Meeting Programme was held at theIGNOU Study Centre – 0558, Koshi College, KhagariaDistrict ( Bihar) on 28th January, 2008 under thepresidentship of Dr. S.L. Tulsyan, Professor & Head,Department of Commerce and the Coordinator of theStudy Centre. Dr. Moti Prasad Singh, Principal of theCollege was the Chief Guest on this occasion, About150 learners of Bachelor & Master Degree Programmesof the new session July, 2007 and 25 academicCounsellors were present in the meeting. A number ofcounsellors spoke on the counselling, assignment anddistance education in India.
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Chennai Regional Centre
Inauguration, Induction and Orientation at ARRCollege of Education (25150p), Kumbakonam
ARR College of Education has been notified as a PSCfor B.Ed with the SC code-25150P. The formalinauguration of the centre was on 24 February, 2008. Onthe same day, induction of the students and orientationof the Academic Counsellors were also done. TheRegional Director, IGNOU, Chennai attended theprogramme. Dr. K.S. Subhramaniyam, Chairman of ARRGroup of Educational Institutions, Dr. Ram Mohan,Deputy Director, Collegiate Education, Government ofTamil Nadu, Sh.. R. Durairaj, Principal, ARR MatircSchool, Sh. Kaliayamoorthy, Principal, ARR College ofEducation took part in the inaugural function. Dr. K. S.Subhramaniyam presided over while others felicitated.Sh. Durai Jayaprakash proposed the vote of thanks.
From 11.30 AM to 01.30 PM, the induction of thestudents was arranged. The Regional Director addressedthe students, Academic Counsellors and other part-timestaff of the PSC.
In the afternoon, an orientation of the academiccounsellors and the part-time staff on academiccounselling, assignment evaluation and payment normswas conducted. The features of academic counselling asdistinct from lecturing were focused on and the need todeploy small group teaching techniques was emphasized.
Jaipur Regional Centre
1. IGNOU Regional Centre Jaipur has participated inthe Baneshwar Mela, between 18-22 Feb. 2008,Baneshwar, District Dungapur. This areas is a NotifiedTribal Area, and about 4-5 lakh people visited IGNOUstall during the mela. Information about IGNOUProgrammes was disseminated to visitors from the districtas well as adjoining areas of Gujarat and MadhyaPradesh.
2. IGNOU Regional Centre Jaipur participated in BharatNirman Abhiyan organized by Press Information Bureau,in collaboration with AIR, DAVP Doordarshan and FieldPublicity Unit. The main target groups are people fromrural areas. IGNOU Regional Centre Jaipur put up stallsat Bharat Nirman Abhiyan at Niwai, District. Tonk,Jaisalmer and Pushkar, Ajmer in Feb. 2008.
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Inauguration of IGNOU Regional Centre,Madurai
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor lit the lamp on the dais at thevenue of the Inaugural Function. Also present were Dr.K. Pannerselvam, Regional Director, Madurai, Prof. P.Maruthamuthu, Vice-Chancellor, Madurai KamarajUniversity, Madurai & Dr. Latha Pillai, PVC, IGNOU.
Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU Prof. V. N. RajasekharanPillai presented a memento to Prof. P. Maruthamuthu,Vice-Chancellor, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai,Dr. Latha Pillai, PVC, IGNOU and Dr. K. Pannerselvam,RD, Madurai were also present.
Induction Meeting 0516p, St. Xavier’s, Patna
An IGNOU Induction Meet was organized at ProgrammeStudy Centre 0516P, Xavier’s Centre for ComputerStudies, St. Xavier’s School, Patna on 27/01/08 at 10a.m. in the school auditorium for newly admitted BCA,MCA & CIC learners of January 2008 session.
The meeting was chaired by Dr. Ram Chandra (RDPatna). Fr. George (Principal St. Xavier’s) Fr. Arun
Ignatious (Director XCCS) and Md. Shams Raza (PIC0516P) attended the session from the host institutions.Academic counselors of BCA, MCA & CIC and peoplefrom press and media were present among the specialinvitees.
Induction Meeting, Sc0566, Sitamarhi
An Induction meeting for the July 2007 session wasorganized on January 20, 2008 at SC0566, SRK GoenkaCollege, Sitamarhi. Regional Director, Dr. A.N. Tripathiwas the chief guest. Welcoming the new learners, hedeliberated at length about the learner support servicesprovided by IGNOU. The Regional Director urged thestudents to contact their study centre for redress of theirproblems. He also briefed the learners about re-registration, assignments, term end examinations, choiceof electives etc. The Coordinator of the study centreProf. V. Harshwardhan organized the event, attended,among others, by the Principal of the host institution,local MLC, and many subject experts. Prof. ShyamKishore Singh, Asstt. Coordinator delivered the vote ofthanks.
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� Doctoral Programmes for InternationalStudents
� Master’s Degree Programmes1. Master in English (MEG)
2. Master in Hindi (MHD)
3. Master in Political Science (MPS)
4. Master in History (MAH)
5. Master in Economics (MEC)
6. Master in Sociology (MSO)
7. Master in Public Administration (MPA)
8. Master in Public Policy (MPP)
9. Master of Commerce (MCOM)
10. Master of Science Degree in Dietetics and FoodService Management {MSc. (DFSM) }
11. Master in Computer Applications (MCA)
12. Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS)
13. Master of Science in Hospitality Administration(MHA)
14. Master of Arts in Distance Education (MADE)
15. Master in Tourism Management (MTM)
16. Master of Business Administration in HRD/ Finance/Operations/Marketing (MBA)
17. Master of Business Administration (Banking &Finance) (MBF)
18. M.A. in Rural Development, M.A.(RD)
19. M.Sc (Mathematics with Applications in ComputerScience) (MACS)
20. Master in Education MA(EDU)
21. Master of Commerce (In Finance and Taxation)(MCOM, F&T)
� Bachelor’s Degree Programmes1. Bachelor of Arts (BA)
2. Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
3. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
4. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
5. Bachelor in Nautical Science Leading to B.Sc.Nautical Science
6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. N)
ADMISSION TO ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ADMISSION TO ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ADMISSION TO ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ADMISSION TO ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ADMISSION TO ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES (JULY 2008)(JULY 2008)(JULY 2008)(JULY 2008)(JULY 2008)
PROGRAMMES ON OFFERIGNOU offers Doctoral Programmes in the following subjects :Education, Economics, History, Tourism Studies, Library & Information Science, Public Administration, Sociology,Political Science, Mathematics, Physics, Hindi, English, Management, Commerce, Women’s Studies, RuralDevelopment, Social Work, Child Development and Integrated Doctoral Programmes in Physics and Mathematics.
7. Bachelor In Library and Information Science (BLIS)
8. Bachelor in Computer Applications (BCA)
9. Bachelor of Education (B. Ed)
10. Bachelor in Technology in Civil (ConstructionManagement) (BTCM)
11. Bachelor in Technology in Civil (Water ResourceEngineering) (BTWRE)
12. Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Hotel Admn.(BHA)
13. Bachelor in Tourism Studies (BTS)
� PG Diploma Programmes1. P.G. Diploma in Library Automation & Networking
(PGDLAN)
2. P.G. Diploma in Translation (PGDT)
3. P.G. Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication(PGJMC)
4. P.G. Diploma in Radio Prasaran (PGDRP)
5. P.G. Diploma in Audio Programme Production(PGDAPP)
6. P.G. Diploma in Maternal and Child Health(PGDMCH)
7. P.G. Diploma in Hospital and Health Management(PGDHHM)
8. P.G. Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM)
9. P.G. Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)
10. P.G. Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)
11. P.G. Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE)
12. P.G. Diploma in Management (PGDIM)
13. P.G. Diploma in Human Resource Management(PGDHRM)
14. P.G. Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM)
15. P.G. Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM)
16. P.G. Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM)
17. P.G. Diploma in International Business Operations(PGDIBO)
18. Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights(PGDIPR)
19. Post Graduate Diploma in Environment & SustainableDevelopment (PGDESD)
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(PGDCC)
21. Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management(PGDDM)
Diploma Programmes1. Advanced Diploma in Construction Management
(ADCM)
2. Advanced Diploma in Water Resources Engineering(ADWRE)
3. Advanced Diploma in Computer integratedManufacturing (ADCIM)
4. Advanced Certificate in Power DistributionManagement (ACPDM)
5. Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE)
6. Diploma in Creative Writing in Hindi (DCH)
7. Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education(DECE)
8. Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education (DNHE)
9. Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE)
10. Diploma in Computer Integrated Manufacturing(DCIM) leading to B.Tech. Mechnical
11. Diploma in Primary Education (DPE)
12. Diploma in Management (DIM)
13. Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS)
14. Diploma in Youth in Development Work (DCYP)
15. Diploma in Aquaculture (DAQ)
16. Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
17. Diploma in Women’s Empoerment and Development(DWED)
18. Diploma in Civil Engineering (For ConstructionSector) (DCLE)
19. Diploma in Civil Engineering (Army Personnel only)(DCLE)
20. Diploma in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering(Army Personnel only) (DEME)
21. Diploma in Value Added Products in Fruits andVegitables (DVAPFA)
22. Diploma in Dairy Technology (DDT)
23. Diploma in Meat Technology (DMT)
24. Diploma in Production of Value Added Productsfrom Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds (DPVCPO)
25. Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA)
Certificate Programmes1. P.G. Certificate in Participatory Management of
Displacement Resettlement and Rehabilitation
2. PG Certificate in Writing for Television (PGCTW )
3. P.G. Certificate in Rural Surgery (PGCRS)
4. Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme Leading to BA,B.com for non 10+2 (BPP)
5. Certificate in Computing (CIC).
6. Computer Literacy Programme (CLP)
7. Certificate in Primary Curriculum and Instruction(CPC)
8. Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFÉ)
9. Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care (CNCC)
10. Certificate in Food & Nutrition (CFN)
11. Certificate in Food Safety (CFS)
12. Certificate in Rural Development (CRD)
13. Certificate in Guidance (CIG)
14. Certificate in Teaching of Primary SchoolMathematics (CTPM)
15. Certificate in the Teaching of English (CTE)
16. Certificate in Primary Teaching (CPT)
17. Certificate in Primary Education (CPE)
18. Certificate in Shoe Upper Stiching (CSUS)
19. Certificate in Shoe Upper Cutting (CSUC)
20. Certificate in Shoe Lasting and Finishing (CSLY)
21. Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)
22. Certificate in Craft and Design (Pottery) (CCDP)
23. Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM)
24. Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES)
25. Certificate in Human Rights (CHR)
26. Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP)
27. Certificate in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT)
28. Certificate in Competency Enhancement for ANM/FHW (CCEANM)
29. Certificate in Health Care Waste Management(CHCWM)
30. Certificate Programme in Motorcycle Service andRepair(CMSR)
31. Certificate Programme in German Language (CGL)
32. Certificate in Business Skills
33. Certificate Programme In Newborn and InfantCare(CNIC)
34. Certificate Programme in Maternal and Child HealthCare (CMCHC)
Awareness Programmes1. Awareness Course on Intellectual Property Rights
2. Awareness Course - Appreciation Course onEnvironment
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WALK-IN-ADMISSIONS
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is allset to open its admissions to students all year long.Under the university’s newly- launched ‘walk-inadmission’ scheme, which will come into effect in July,students will be able to ‘Walk in’ at any time of the yearto their nearest Regional Centre or to the IGNOUheadquarters and register themselves for the respectiveprogrammes.
Prof. V N Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice- Chancellor, IGNOU,had announced the scheme earlier this year and theAcademic Council, in February, approved it forimplementation from July.
Prospective students can walk in to the Regional Centre/headquarters along with their credentials and requisiteprogramme fee and submit their admission forms. Theirapplications will then be scrutinized and if everything isin order, their admissions will be confirmed on the spot.The scheme would not include programmes like theMBA or Bed, which require aspirants to undertake
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entrance examinations. However, all of IGNOU’sacademic programmes will now be offered for bothadmission cycles, i.e. January and July. So, the entranceexaminations for the BEd programme, which earliertook place only once a year, will also be conductedtwice.
Further, all registrations, admissions, re-admissions andfee payments will also be made available online Julyonwards. This is part of the process of reforms beingcarried out by the university in the sphere of open anddistance learning (ODL).
The online admissions would be made available onIGNOU’s website and students will be allowed to submitadmission applications at any time of the year. Studentswill also get to choose from various modes of payment– cash, credit card, debit card or bank draft.
Besides, the university also plans to arrange for on-thespot delivery of study materials to students whereverfeasible. All in all, with development such as these,IGNOU promises its aspirants an admission processthat is more flexible than ever before.
Application for Change of AddressDate: __________
ToDirector, SR&EIGNOUMaidan GarhiNew Delhi-110 068.
THROUGH CONCERNED REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Enrolment No._____________________Programme________________________Name (in caps)_____________________
1. DETAILS FOR CHANGE/CORRECTION OF MAILING ADDRESS
New Address Old Address
____________________________________________ ___________________________________________
____________________________________________ ___________________________________________
____________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Pin ________________ City____________________ Pin ________________ City___________________
State _______________________________________ State ______________________________________
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Audio Video Programme Cds for sale
Audio video programmes for almost all the academicprogrammes of IGNOU are available on sale in theCD format @ Rs. 150/- per CD.
Students can either visit our website atwww.ignou.ac.in where the list of CDs available isput up or write to: Section Officer, Marketing Unit,EMPC, IGNOU, Maidan Grahi, New Delhi-110068.
1. IMPROVEMENT IN DIVISION/CLASS
The students of Bachelors and Masters DegreeProgrammes, who have completed their programme butfalling short of 2% marks for securing Ist or IIndDivision and wish to improve may submit theirapplication to Registrar, SRE Division, New Delhi in theattached prescribed format along with the requisite feein the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of IGNOUand payable at New Delhi.
The modalities for improvement in Division/Class are asunder:-
i) The improvement of marks/grades is applicable onlyfor the Bachelor / Masters Degree Programmes.
ii) The improvement is permissible only in theorypapers. No improvement is permissible in Practical/Lab courses, Projects, Workshops and Assignmentsetc.
iii) Under the Provision of improvement, a maximum of25% of the credits for successful completion of aprogramme shall be permitted. The details of suchprogramme are as under:-
SI.No Programme with Maximum creditsMaximum No. permitted
of credits for improvement
1. 32 8
2 64 16
3 96 24
4 128 32
The maximum number of courses for which studentscan apply for improvement, subject to the limits ofcredits as above, shall be five courses.
iv) The students who fall short of 2% marks for securing2nd and 1st Division only are eligible for applying forimprovement.
v) Students wishing to improve their performance shouldsubmit the prescribed format and send to Registrar,SRED within the prescribed dates along with [email protected]/- per course by means of a Bank Draftdrawn in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi.
vi) Students who have completed the programme withinthe minimum prescribed period will only be eligiblefor improvement of marks/grades.
vii) Students wishing to improve the marks will have toapply within six months from the date of issue of
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final grade card to them, subject to the conditionthat their registration for the programme/course beingapplied for improvement, is valid till the next term-end examination in which they wish to appear forimprovement.
viii)No student will be permitted to improve if maximumduration to complete the programme, including there-admission period, has expired.
ix) Only one opportunity will be given to improve themarks/grade.
x) After appearing in the examination for improvement,better of the two examinations i.e., marks alreadyawarded, and the marks secured in the improvementexamination will be considered. In such cases, theimproved marks can be incorporated only onsurrender of the Grade Card, Provisional Certificateand Degree Certificate already issued to the student.
xi) In case of improvement, the month and year ofcompletion of the programme will be changed to theTerm-end examination in which they appear forimprovement.
xii) Students will be permitted for improvement of marks/grades provided the University conducts examinationfor the particular course in which they wish toimprove is being conducted by the University at that
time.
2. Change of Address
Please follow this new procedure for Change of Address
For Change of Address download this form fromignou.ac.in and send it duly filled-in to the concernedRegional Director, who will forward it to the Director(SRED), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi after verification ofstudent’s signatures.
Request for change of address received through e-mailwill not be entertained.
Audio Video Programme CDs for sale
Audio video programmes for almost all the academicprogrammes of IGNOU are available on sale in theCD format @ Rs. 150/- per CD.
Students can either visit our website atwww.ignou.ac.in where the list of CDs available isput up or write to: Section Officer, Marketing Unit,EMPC, IGNOU, Maidan Grahi, New Delhi-110068.
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Newsletter1. HELPLINES FOR STUDENTS
We at IGNOU are constantly on the lookout forinnovative ways to reach out to our students. We realizethat our learners from far flung areas need all the helpwe can give and as part of this, we provide the followinghelplines for our learners:
1. Registrar's SecretariatContact No.Phone No: 011-29535828/2482Intercom No. 2204/2205FAX [email protected]
2. Establishment SectionContact No.Phone No: 011-29536215Intercom No. 1315/1322E-mail:Issues related to:1) RTI2) Tender/Contract3) Parliament Questions4) Public Grievances referred by MHRD5) Bills and claims6) Stationery7) Despatch Section
3. Examination - IContact No.Phone No: 011-29535438Intercom No. 2224/2213E-mail: [email protected] related to:1) Issue of Degree/Diploma certificate2) Despatch of returned Degrees3) Verification of Degrees
4. Examination - IIContact No.Phone No: 011-29536743Intercom No. 2202E-mail: [email protected] related to:1) Issue of Provisional Certificates and Grade Cards2) issue of duplicate hall tickets3) addition and delition of course(s) in the hall ticket4) non receipt of hall tickets for term end examination5) change of examination centre
5. Examination - IIIContact No.Phone No: 011-29536103/6743Intercom No. 2201/2211E-mail: [email protected] related to:1) Declaration of pending results of TEE2) incorporation of practical marks3) Verification of provisional certificate and grade card4) Issue of transcripts
6. Examination - IVContact No.Phone No: 011-29535027Intercom No. 1308/1310/1318/1320/1321E-mail: [email protected] related to:1) status of Project Reports for Bachelor/Master's Degree
programmes (Except BTCM,BTWRE, B.Sc(N), MSC(DFSM), MADE, B.ED, BLIS & MLIS)
2) Change of Electives, programme, medium in Bachelor/Master's Degree programmes (Except BTCM,BTWRE,B.Sc(N), MSC (DFSM), MADE, B.ED, BLIS & MLIS)
3) Re-registration/-re-admission in Bachelor/s/Master'sDegree programmes (Except BTCM,BTWRE, B.Sc(N),MSC (DFSM), MADE, B.ED, BLIS & MLIS)
4) Correction in name in Bachelor/s/Master's Degreeprogrammes (Except BTCM,BTWRE, B.Sc(N), MSC(DFSM), MADE, B.ED, BLIS & MLIS)
5) credit transfer in Bachelor/s/Master's Degreeprogrammes (Except BTCM,BTWRE, B.Sc(N), MSC(DFSM), MADE, B.ED, BLIS & MLIS)
6) Issue of Student Handbook & Prospectus
7. Examination -VContact No.Phone No: 011-29532630Intercom No. 1302/1304/1301E-mail: [email protected] related to:1) status of Project Reports for BTCM,BTWRE, B.Sc(N),
MSC (DFSM), MADE, B.ED, BLIS & MLIS2) Change of Electives, programme, medium in
BTCM,BTWRE, B.Sc(N), MSC (DFSM), MADE,B.ED, BLIS & MLIS
3) Re-registration/re-admission in BTCM,BTWRE,B.Sc(N), MSC (DFSM), MADE, B.ED, BLIS & MLIS
4) Correction in name in BTCM,BTWRE, B.Sc(N), MSC(DFSM), MADE, B.ED, BLIS & MLIS
5) credit transfer in BTCM,BTWRE, B.Sc(N), MSC(DFSM), MADE, B.ED, BLIS & MLIS
8. Assignment SectionContact No.Phone No: 011-29532294Intercom No. 1312/1319/1325E-mail: [email protected] related to:non incorporation of assignment marks
9. Online Student Grievance CellContact No.Phone No: 011-29532294Intercom No. 1313E-mail: [email protected] related to:Online students grievances
10. Front Office (May I help you)Contact No.Phone No: 011-29535924-32Intercom No. 2218Issues related to:Students' General Enquiries
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APPLICATION FORM FOR IMPROVEMENT IN DIVISION/CLASS
(Rules & regulations are mentioned on next page of this form. Please go through themcarefully before filling up the form).
Prescribed dates for submission of form:- 1st to 30th April for June Term-end Exam.1st to 31st October for December Term-end Exam.
1. Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………….........................................
2. Programme: Enrolment No. :
3. Address: .........................………………………………………………………………………………………………….
........................................………………………………………………………………………………………………….
....................................………………………………………………………. Pin Code
4. Term-end examination, in which programme completed June/December ……………….
Total marks/Overall point grade obtained Percentage obtained
………………………………………….. ……………………….
(Please enclose photocopy of the statement of marks/grades card)
5. Course(s), in which COURSE CODE COURSE CODE
improvement is sought:
1. .…………………. 4. ……………………
2. …………………. 5. ……………………
3. ………………….
6. Fee details:-
(The fee for this purpose is to be paid through demand draft drawn in favour of IGNOU & payable at New Delhi).
No. of Course(s) …………. …… X Rs. 300/- =
Total Amount ……………………....
Demand Draft No. ………………………… Date ………………………
Issuing Bank ………………………………………………………………
7. Term-end examination, in which you wish to appear:- June /December…………....
8. Examination centre details, where you wish to appear in term-end examination:-
Exam. Centre Code City/Town:
………………………………………............... …………………………………………
UNDERTAKING
I hereby undertake that I shall abide by the rules & regulations prescribed by the University for improvement in Division/Class.
Date: ……………… Signature: ………………………………
Place: ……………… Name: …………………………………..
P.T.O.
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RULES & REGULATION FOR IMPROVEMENT IN DIVISION/CLASS
1. The improvement of marks/grades is applicable only for the Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Programmes.
2. The students, who fall short of 2% marks for securing 1st Division or 2nd Division only, are eligible for applyingfor improvement.
3. Only one opportunity will be given to improve the marks/grade.
4. The improvement is permissible only in theory papers. No improvement is permissible in Practical/Labcourses, Projects, Workshops and Assignments etc.
5. Under the Provision of improvement, a maximum of 25% of the maximum credits required for successfulcompletion of a programme shall be permitted.
6. Students wishing to improve the marks will have to apply within six months from the date of issue of finalstatement of marks/grade card to them, subject to the condition that their registration for the programme/course being applied for improvement, is valid till the next term-end examination in which they wish toappear for improvement. However, the students who have completed the programme as on the date of issueof this notification, wishing to improve can apply for improvement in the Term-end Examination forDecember 2007 or June 2008 subject to the condition that the maximum duration to complete the programmeincluding re-admission has not expired at the time of appearing in the Examination in December 2007 andJune 2008 respectively.
7. No student will be permitted to improve if maximum duration to complete the programme, including the re-admission period, has expired.
8. After appearing in the examination for improvement, better of the two examinations i.e. marks/grade alreadyawarded and the marks/grade secured in the improvement examination will be considered. In such cases, theimproved marks/grade can be incorporated only on surrender of the statement of marks/Grade Card,Provisional Certificate and Degree Certificate already issued to the student.
9. In case of improvement, the month and year of completion of the programme will be changed to theTerm-end examination, in which students appeared for improvement.
10. Students will be permitted for improvement of marks/grades provided the examination for the particularcourse, in which they wish to improve is being conducted by the University at that time.
11. Students wishing to improve their performance should submit the application in the prescribed formatalongwith fee @ Rs. 300/- per course by means of Demand Draft drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at NewDelhi and send within the prescribed dates to the following address:-
Registrar,Student Registration & Evaluation Division,Indira Gandhi National Open University,Maidan Garhi,New Delhi-110068
12. On the top of the envelope containing the prescribed application form,
please mention ‘APPLICATION FORM FOR IMPROVEMENT IN DIVISION/CLASS’
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Students wishing to apply for re-evaluation should use this form. For details, check www.ignou.ac.in.
APPLICATION FORM FOR RE-EVALUATION OF ANSWER SCRIPT
Name:……………………………………………………………………………...........................................................................
Programme:……………………………………………………………………........
Enrolment No.
Address:
…………………………………………………………………………......................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………......................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………......................................................................................
PIN:
Month and Year of the Exam: ………………………………………………………….
Name of Exam Centre: ………………………………………………………………….
Centre Code: …………………………………………………………………………….
Courses, in which COURSE CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE
Re-evaluation is sought .......................................................... .......................................................................
.......................................................... .......................................................................
Total amount paid Rs: ……………………………………………………
(Rs.300/- per course/paper)
Bank Draft No. ...................................... (Issuing Bank) ...................................……………………………..........................
Signature of the student
Date:………………………
NOTE:
The request for re-evaluation by the students must be made before 31st March for December TEE and 30th September forJune TEE or within one month of declaration of results whichever is later. The date of declaration of results will becalculated from the date on which the results are placed on the IGNOU website.
After re-evaluation, the better of the two scores of original marks/grade and re-evaluated marks will be considered.
The revised marks after the re-evaluation shall be incorporated in the student record and the revised Grade card/Marks sheetshall be sent to the students within one month from the receipt of the application.
Re-evaluation is not permissible for the Projects, Practicals, Assignments, Seminar etc.
The filled in form with the requisite fee is to be sent to:
Dy. Registrar (Exam-III)(S.R. & E. Division)Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityMaidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068
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FROM US TO YOU
Dear Readers,
It is always a pleasure to hear from you. While we receive a large number of letters, due to space constraintswe can only publish letters which cover topics of nterest to a maximum number of readers.
Do remember to consult your Programme Guides for advice regarding redressal of grievances and subject-specific queries before approaching the Newsletter team. Please be brief, mention your enrolment number andcomplete address so that we can follow up your issues. We are providing elsewhere a format for your complaints/suggestions so that they can be speedily addressed. You are, of course, welcome to write to us on other areasof your interest.
(Sunaina Kumar)Editor
MadamI had submitted the assignment of MS-05 but even after twoyears the marks/grades are not reflected in my grade card.Kindly help.
Sgt .S. ShekharC/o 99 APO
Dear Sgt Shekhar,Your grades were sent to Computer Division on 30.3.08 andyour scores are A, B, A, respectively. Kindly await your resultthrough proper channel.Madam,The status card of my TEE June 2007 received on 20.1.2008shows my MCS051 and MCS043 as incomplete. I requestyou to kindly arrange evaluation and early intimation of MCApaper.
Saptarshi Das Enroll no. 021013688
MCADear Saptarshi Das,The marks of MCA 043 & MCS 051 have not been receivedfrom the RC/SC and a letter to the effect has been sent on 1-4- 08 by Asst./ Dy. Registrar, SRED to Regional Director,Kolkata to kindly send the awards/ marks by registered post.Kindly await the result.MadamThough I got pass marks in CS -70 (BCA) both in theory andassignment, it is shown in course completion status card/grade card as not completed. I request discrepancies maykindly be corrected and fresh course completion statusintimated.
Indira PalaEnroll. No. 993698740
Dear Indira PalaAs per information received from SRED, you have not gotan overall average of 50% in CS-70 which is why you havereceived such a status. Kindly consult your Programme Guidefor further action.Madam,I submitted my project proposal of MP with Enrolment no.012674173 to the Coordinator (project) SOMS on 26-27/9/2007 by Registered post. However despite my reminders and
letters, I have not received any reply till date. Please help.D.F. Gohil
Dear Mr. GohilYour synopsis was approved on 20.2.2008 and copy sent toyou directly as per reply received from Director SOMS.Madam,I am a student of B.Sc. with Enrolment No. 061324386. Ihad opted for English medium but latest I came to know thatdue to some error from Regional Centres side, I was awardedwith Hindi medium. I have give may application to the RCbut it has not been changed yet. Hope you will be able tohelp me in this regard.
Gyanu GurangR.C. Raipur( 35)
Dear Gyanu Gurang,The SRED informs that change of medium has already beencorrected and the same has been reflected in the registrationdetails.Madam,With due respect, I am a student of MP (MBA) having Enroll.No. 022749433,and invite your kind notice to the followingfacts:That on 11.05.2007, through courier service, I sent my ProjectProposal Proforma along with Synopsis (in original),Xeroxed.Copy Bio-Data of Supervisor duly signed by my guide. Thaton 14.05.2007 that was acknowledged by your office. That,it is regretted to state that until now no information relatingto approval has yet been received as a result of which I ammuch worried, whether it will be possible for me to completethe project work nicely within this short time.In view of the above, I found no other alternatives than tobeg your personal intervention to look into this and help mewith the same.
Sampa Mukherjee Howrah
Dear Sampa Mukherjee,As per information received from SOMS, your proposal hasnot been approved. The intimation has already been sent toyou.
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