Bachelor Course

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers a variety of undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree programs through its distance learning mode. Some of the programs offered by IGNOU include:

  1. Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  2. Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
  3. Bachelor of Science (BSc)
  4. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  5. Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
  6. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
  7. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
  8. Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)


It also has some programs in collaboration with universities and professional bodies like B.Tech in collaboration with AICTE, B.A and B.COM in collaboration with the University of London, diploma and certificate courses in various fields.

Please note that the courses offered by IGNOU can change based on the academic year or other factors, and the above list may not be exhaustive or completely up-to-date.

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) program offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a 3-year degree program that can be completed through distance learning. The program is designed to provide students with a broad-based education in the arts and humanities and to develop their analytical, critical, and communication skills.

The program is divided into 6 semesters, and students are required to complete a total of 36 credit hours to graduate. The program includes courses in various subjects such as:

  1. English
  2. Hindi
  3. History
  4. Political Science
  5. Economics
  6. Public Administration
  7. Sociology
  8. Philosophy
  9. Psychological Foundation of Education

The program also includes a number of elective courses, which students can choose from a range of options to suit their interests and career goals.

Students must pass the Term-end Exam and Practical/Projects/Assignments/Tutorials in order to be qualified for the degree, The evaluation is done on the total marks obtained by students in the Term-end Examination and Practical/Projects/Assignments/Tutorials separately and the result is given based on the aggregate of both.

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a 3-year degree program that can be completed through distance learning. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the field of commerce and management and to develop their analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

The program is divided into 6 semesters, and students are required to complete a total of 36 credit hours to graduate. The program includes courses in various subjects such as:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Business Economics
  • Business Environment
  • Business Management
  • Business Laws
  • Business Statistics
  • Cost Accounting
  • Income Tax Laws and Practice
  • Auditing

he program also includes a number of elective courses, which students can choose from a range of options to suit their interests and career goals such as:

  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Foreign Trade Policy and Procedures
  • Globalization and the Indian Economy
  • Human Resource Management
  • Introduction to Capital Markets
  • Money and Financial System
  • Marketing Management

Students must pass the Term-end Exam and Practical/Projects/Assignments/Tutorials in order to be qualified for the degree, The evaluation is done on the total marks obtained by students in the Term-end Examination and Practical/Projects/Assignments/Tutorials separately and the result is given based on the aggregate of both.

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) program offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a 3-year degree program that can be completed through distance learning. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the field of science and to develop their analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

The program is divided into 6 semesters, and students are required to complete a total of 36 credit hours to graduate. The program includes core courses in various subjects such as:

  1. Mathematics
  2. Physics
  3. Chemistry
  4. Environmental Science
  5. Biology
  6. Computer Science
  7. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and GIS

The program also includes a number of elective courses, which students can choose from a range of options to suit their interests and career goals such as:

Geography
Nutrition
Health & Family Welfare
Geology
Industrial Chemistry
Oceanography
Students must pass the Term-end Exam and Practical/Projects/Assignments/Tutorials in order to be qualified for the degree, The evaluation is done on the total marks obtained by students in the Term-end Examination and Practical/Projects/Assignments/Tutorials separately and the result is given based on the aggregate of both.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a 3-year degree program that can be completed through distance learning. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the field of business administration and management and to develop their analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

The program is divided into 6 semesters, and students are required to complete a total of 36 credit hours to graduate. The program includes core courses in various subjects such as:

Business Environment
Business Economics
Financial Accounting
Organizational Behavior
Business Law
Business Statistics
Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions
The program also includes a number of elective courses, which students can choose from a range of options to suit their interests and career goals such as:

Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Management Accounting
International Business
Entrepreneurship Development
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Operation Management
Students must pass the Term-end Exam and Practical/Projects/Assignments/Tutorials in order to be qualified for the degree, The evaluation is done on the total marks obtained by students in the Term-end Examination and Practical/Projects/Assignments/Tutorials separately and the result is given based on the aggregate of both.

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

The Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a 3-year degree program that can be completed through distance learning. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in computer science, information technology, and programming, and to develop their analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

The program is divided into 6 semesters, and students are required to complete a total of 36 credit hours to graduate. The program includes core courses in various subjects such as:

Fundamentals of Computer
C Programming
Data Structures
Database Management Systems
Data Communication and Computer Networks
Operating Systems
Web Technology
The program also includes a number of elective courses, which students can choose from a range of options to suit their interests and career goals such as:

Object Oriented Programming using C++
Object Oriented Programming using Java
Visual Programming
System Analysis and Design
Software Engineering
Computer Graphics and Multimedia
Mobile Computing
Students must pass the Term-end Exam and Practical/Projects/Assignments/Tutorials in order to be qualified for the degree, The evaluation is done on the total marks obtained by students in the Term-end Examination and Practical/Projects/Assignments/Tutorials separately and the result is given based on the aggregate of both.

Please note that the program structure and course offerings may change based on the academic year and other factors. I suggest you visit the Programmes at IGNOU – Bachelor’s Degree for the updated curriculum and details.