IGNOU

About IGNOU

The Indian Parliament set up Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in 1985 to make higher education more accessible and affordable through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recognized IGNOU as one of the largest open universities in the world, with millions of students in India and other countries. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) was established in 1985 by an Act of Parliament to provide accessible and affordable higher education through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), IGNOU is one of the largest open universities in the world, serving millions of students in India and abroad.