IGNOU Diploma Courses After 12th Course Fee & Eligibility Update
IGNOU Diploma: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), one of the leading Universities in India offers high-quality teaching through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode.
If you have always wanted to know about IGNOU Diploma Courses after 12th then keep reading this article because I will discuss with you everything you need to about the course details, fee and eligibility update.
The Open University offers high-quality, innovative and need-based programs at different levels, to all those who require them; IGNOU Programs are Cost-effective and are offered through open and distance learning in the country.
IGNOU offers Diploma Programs in different streams as given below. These programs vary in duration. The course fee, eligibility and course details are also provided.
IGNOU Diploma Courses
Given below are Admission Details to various IGNOU Diploma Courses
| IGNOU Course Name | Course Fee | Duration | Eligibility |
| Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE) | Rs. 2,400/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
10+2 or it’s equivalent |
| Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education (DNHE) | Rs. 2,400/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
10+2 or it’s equivalent |
| Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration and Development (DPLAD) |
Rs. 3,600/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
10+2 or it’s equivalent |
| Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) | Rs. 4,200/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
10+2 or it’s equivalent OR BPP from IGNOU |
| Diploma in Aquaculture (DAQ) | Rs. 7,800 | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum : 3 Years |
10+2 Pass |
| Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE) | Rs. 3, 000/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
10+2 or anyone without 10 +2 but age should be 20 years or above. |
| Diploma Program in Urdu (DUL) | Rs. 1,800/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum : 3 Years |
10th Pass with Urdu as one of the subjects or its equivalent or Certificate in the Urdu Language from IGNOU |
| Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE) | Rs. 3, 000/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
10+2 or it’s equivalent or BPP from IGNOU OR Matriculation with higher qualification recognized by Central/ State Govt. |
| Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing — Finance and Accounting (DBPOFA) |
Rs. 19,200/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum : 3 Years |
10+2 or it’s equivalent with English as compulsory subject & 50% aggregate. OR Bachelors degree and above (with English as a compulsory subject at 10+2 level) |
| Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development (DWED) | Rs. 3, 600/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
10+2 or it’s equivalent OR Non 10+2 with three years working experience as development workers at any level. |
| Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP) | Rs. 8, 400/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum : 3 Years |
10+2 or it’s equivalent OR BPP from IGNOU |
| Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA) | Rs. 10, 800/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum : 3 Years |
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with two years of experience in the profession. (for male nurses or nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM program should have a certificate in any of the nursing the course of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council instead of midwifery) OR B.Sc. (Nursing) with no experience |
| Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (DCCN) | Rs. 6,000 | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum : 3 Years |
Registered Nurse (RN) and (RNRM) at all levels (GNM/BSCN/ or above) |
| Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetables (DVAPFV) |
Rs. 14,400/- (i and ii) Rs.15,600/-(iii) |
Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
i) 10+2/ Senior secondary pass outs ii) BPP (under IGNOU/ODL mode) iii) 10th pass may enroll simultaneously for the BPP and Diploma Program |
| Diploma in Dairy Technology (DDT) | Rs. 14,400/- (i and ii) Rs.15,600/-(iii) |
Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
i) 10+2/ Senior secondary pass outs ii) BPP (under IGNOU/ODL mode) iii) 10th pass may enroll simultaneously for the BPP and Diploma Program |
| Diploma in Meat Technology (DMT) | Rs. 14,400/- (i and ii) Rs.15,600/-(iii) |
Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
i) 10+2/ Senior secondary pass outs ii) BPP (under IGNOU/ODL mode) iii) 10th pass may enroll simultaneously for the BPP and Diploma Program |
| Diploma in Production of Value Added Products from Cereals, Pulses, and Oilseeds (DPVCPO) |
Rs. 13,200/- (i and ii) Rs.14,400/-(iii) |
Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
i) 10+2/ Senior secondary pass outs ii) BPP (under IGNOU/ODL mode) iii) 10th pass may enroll simultaneously for the BPP and Diploma Program |
| Diploma in Fish Products Technology (DFPT) | Rs. 10, 800/- (i and ii) Rs.12, 000/-(iii) |
Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
i) 10+2/ Senior secondary pass outs ii) BPP (under IGNOU/ODL mode) iii) 10th pass may enroll simultaneously for the BPP and Diploma Program |
| Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM) | Rs. 12, 000/- (i and ii) Rs.13, 200/-(iii) |
Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
i) 10+2/ Senior secondary pass outs ii) BPP (under IGNOU/ODL mode) iii) 10th pass may enroll simultaneously for the BPP and Diploma Program |
| Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Langauge (DTG) | Rs. 7, 000/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
DTG is meant for all persons who have a B.A., German knowledge of 81 (according to the Common European Framework of References for Languages) and who want to teach German as a Foreign Language at Indian secondary schools. |
| Diploma in Retailing (DIR) | Rs. 9,200 | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum : 3 Years |
(i) Category A–Direct Entry (a) 10+2 / equivalent based on the merit of physically fit candidates. The student shall submit a demand draft in favor of IGNOU payable at New Delhi along with the duly filled in application form. The Regional Center shall interview on the spot to assess the physical fitness and merit of the student. (b) University provides reservation of seats as per Government of India rules. (ii) Category B – Sponsored Admission The sponsor is allowed to nominate employees, who have passed 10+02/equivalent, from their Retail Organization. The sponsor will submit a letter on the company’s letterhead issued by the competent authority along with an individual application form of the candidate nominated with the Program fee through a Demand Draft drawn in favor of IGNOU payable at New Delhi. |
| Diploma in Culinary Arts (DCUL) | Rs. 10, 500/- | Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 4 Years |
10+2 or it’s equivalent with English subject as one of the subjects |
Frequently Asked Question
Answer: The application process for these courses is both offline and online.
Answer: The IGNOU admission for undergraduate/postgraduate/diploma/certificate courses started from November 15, 2020 for January 2021 session.
The admissions for July 2021 cycle will start in the month of May 2021 and will be open till September 2021 for UG, PG, Certificate and Diploma programmes.
Answer: The entrance examination will be held for the following IGNOU 2021 courses – B.Ed., M.Ed., MBA, Post B.Sc. Nursing.
Answer: Candidates are allowed to pursue only a certificate course along with a programme of one year or longer. However, the university will not make any adjustments if the dates of examination or counselling of both the subjects clash with each other.
Answer: The TEE for these courses will be held in December 2020 for January 2020 cycle, while the TEE for July 2020 cycle will be held in June 2021. IGNOU June TEE 2020 for July 2019 session will conducted from June 1 to June 27, 2020.
Answer: There are approximately 8 undergraduate, 30 postgraduate, 57 diploma, 67 certificate courses at IGNOU in 2020.
Answer: The results for June TEE 2020 will be out by August, while the IGNOU result for December TEE 2020 will be out in February 2021.
Answer: Students enrolling themselves with the university for any of these courses will be evaluated on the basis of assignment marks, TEE theory marks, and TEE practical marks. IGNOU adopts its own grading system and awards marks to the candidates accordingly.
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