IGNOU Prospectus 2025 (PDF): Check Student Handbook

IGNOU Prospectus

IGNOU Prospectus 2025 – Explore and download the current session IGNOU Common Prospectus (July 2025) and Student Handbook to start your studies with IGNOU in your selected programme. The prospectus includes essential details about the University, schools, programmes, eligibility, fees, important rules, support services, and key student portals. All new and existing learners should read the prospectus carefully before admission, exam form submission, re-registration, or any other procedure at IGNOU.

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IGNOU Prospectus 2025

You can download the IGNOU Common Prospectus July 2025 free of cost from the official website. A one-time registration fee of ₹300 (non-refundable) and a University Development fee of ₹400 are charged at the time of taking fresh admission (in addition to programme fees). The PDF is available in English and Hindi through the official portals.

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List of IGNOU Prospectus 2025

Download the latest student handbooks and prospectuses below:

List of IGNOU ProspectusDirect Link
IGNOU Common Prospectus July 2025Download Here
IGNOU PhD Information Brochure July 2025Download Here
IGNOU BSc Nursing (Post Basic) Prospectus 2025Download Here
MBA (NEW) Student Handbook & Prospectus 2025Download Here

Note: The Common Prospectus for the July 2025 session is live. If you’re planning to take admission in this session, refer to the prospectus to check programme availability, eligibility, fee structure and important regulations.

International Students

IGNOU has a dedicated International Division. International learners should refer to the specific prospectus and guidelines for offered programmes, fees and other requirements, and then proceed through the indicated portals.

How to Download IGNOU Prospectus 2025

  1. Visit the official IGNOU website.
  2. Open the Student Services → Downloads section.
  3. Click Common Prospectus July 2025 to download the PDF.
  4. Save the file on your device for future reference.

What’s Inside the IGNOU Prospectus (2025)?

  • About IGNOU, Schools of Studies, and support services
  • Summary list of programmes with fees, duration, and medium
  • Admission & re-registration rules, eligibility, refund, and category-wise reservations
  • Study materials (print & digital), WEAS, eGyanKosh & mobile app details
  • Evaluation system, assignment & exam guidelines, hall ticket information
  • Important student portals and helplines

Important: New in 2025 (FYUP & ME–ME)

From the July 2025 admission session, IGNOU has introduced the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) with Multiple Entry–Multiple Exit (ME–ME). Learners can:

  • Exit after 1 year with an Undergraduate Certificate (44 credits including 4 vocational credits)
  • Exit after 2 years with an Undergraduate Diploma (84 credits including 4 vocational credits)
  • Complete 3 years for a Bachelor’s Degree (Major) (120 credits)
  • Complete all 4 years for a Bachelor’s Honours (with Research) (160 credits)

The scheme also enables lateral re-entry (subject to conditions) using credits stored in the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC).

Key Student Portals (Quick Access)

  • Fresh Admission (ODL)
  • Fresh Admission (Online Programmes)
  • Re-Registration (July/January cycles)
  • Student Portal (ID Card, account)
  • Digital Study Material (eGyanKosh)
  • Assignments Download
  • Exam Form (June/December TEE)
  • Previous Years’ Question Papers

Exam Fees (as per Prospectus)

  • ₹200 per theory course (TEE)
  • Project evaluation and practical exam fees are charged additionally based on credit value
  • Hall tickets are released online 7–10 days before the exam; carry a valid IGNOU ID card to the centre

What Includes in IGNOU Prospectus?

The 2025 Prospectus covers everything you need to navigate your programme smoothly: admission and re-registration rules, credit system, assignments, exams, fee support schemes, learner support centres, international students’ guidelines, grievance redressal (iGRAM), placement assistance, and more.

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  1. I want to do pg diploma in rehabilitation psychology from ignou in 2022 july
    But I am not able to find any plz help

  2. Sir, I have taken admission for MA(Public Administration) with necessary fee and copies of certificates submitted. My application No.2120420114S but so far I have not received reading material and Admit card. Please explore the matter and let me know the status of my admission.

  3. Kindly provide me information regarding admission procedure for PGDHHM under IGNOU & when the session starts for 2021 -2022.. regards, Deepshikha NEIGRIHMS

  4. I have completed my graduation & i just fill the form in PGDHRM but the admission status does not show till date. what can i do next. How many month i wait for admission status??

  5. I took admission in February 2021 for BCOM(G). I received the books 2 weeks ago. I’m not sure about the next action that I have to take. Please guide me.

  6. I have taken admission in CLIS in 2020 (2 year programme) .I have not submitted any assignment and have not attented any lectures .pl guide me, what I have to do

  7. I completed B.h.ms. now I want a food nutrition course at IGNOU. So I am eligible for this course.

  8. Sir mein DTS and CTS (tourism studies) course Krna chahta hu kya aap mujhe in courses k baare me full information de sakte hai?

  9. sir main nios up se 12th kee hain mera subject science hain.
    kya main arts me sol ignou me admission le sakta hoon.

  10. I wNt to take admission for M. Com. So I wNt to know is it that studies are distance learning. And both the year fees should be paid together at one go

  11. Odisha state of Madarsa Education Bhuneshber is cobse listed Board in 45 no. What do in ignou m admission milega B. A m kya

  12. I register Baegh in ignou on 15 march but still I have not get my enrollment number plz tell when I get my admission confirmation

  13. Hello Sir ,
    I want to take admission in MBA programe in IGNOU . But I don’t know the further procedure of admission .. I have also score card of openmat entrance exam which was held in 15 November 2020 . I cleared cut off. But I don’t know which form has to be fill for admission and when ..
    I am really confuse about form number 2 .. when will be come form number 2 and last date of submission of that forms. Please help me out.

  14. Good evening Sir
    Your provided above information on the admission and it’s procedure was really helpful for me and I wish in future you’ll guide us more with your knowledge and sir if you let me know that does IGNOU offers BMLT course as I was unable to get more information regarding this course. I will be thankful for your effort on this. Thanksgiving

  15. I want to do Msc in Chemistry but there is no course in the list. Kindly guide me as the last date is 30th November.
    Secondly there is no course of LLB, kindly guide for the same

  16. I’m seeking admission in m.com and results are not out yet.
    What should I upload as graduation marksheet and certificate?
    Kindly help

  17. Still exams are pending for West Bengal 12th boards, how can we get admission into this July’2020 session?

  18. There is no PGDOM prospectus in the common prospectus. I have got admission to the same programme but found no study materials as well on the ignou website

  19. In ignou course fee is exemption for sc and st student there is a eligibility and exemption of course fee for persons with disabilities (pwd)

  20. Please make the books available as per new pattern of the syllabus For BA course.. books provided are of old pattern.

  21. Sir,
    I would like to know wether Bachelor of Tourism Studies (BTS) is available for july 2019 session

  22. I want to take Admission for BA(General) in Bankura I already took Admission in ignou at delhi. But I can’t continue this for my service purpose. Now I want to take in bankura district. Pls send me details about Admission process and where is the ignou centre in Bankura district?

  23. Sir ji me 12 maths science group se hoo cplt course Kar sakta hoo Kya online registration ki link de sakte hai kya.
    Thanks

    1. I have passed 10+2 (Art’s stream with economics) from CBSE. I want pharmacy course from ignou.

  24. I am interested in PGDIS ( Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security )
    I stay in gorakhpur please tell me the process

  25. Sir I had taken admission in MA Sociology last year in July 2017 but I could not appear in June TEE 2018 .Now I want to take readmission in MA Sociology from January 2019 admission .Kindly let me know whether I fill the form afresh or my previous registration will do.

    1. Dear Sir, I have taken admission for BSCG, and now appearing for first year examination. Do I have to fill both practicle and theory subject in examination form. Similarly do I have to pay examination fees for both practicle and theory, or only theory subjects. Waiting for your reply. Thanks

  26. I want to take admission in PGDAST and I live in Bareilly.
    Can I do this course through the distance learning ?

  27. Sir,mai BA one subject se krna chahti hu kitne time ka hoga,kya one subject & one year BA ka koi program h kya plz tell me.

    1. Sir mai Inter commerce facility se uttirn hu. Kya BA arts facility me kaun saa subject hone me le sakta hu.plzz batayiye.

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