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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) named after the ex-Prime Minister of India- Late.Smt.Indira Gandhi is the world's largest university.It was established in the year 1985 under an act of Parliament with the aim of delivering quality higher education, in various disciplines, through distance learning to three category of students:
- Those who reside in remote areas and do nothave access to the higher education.
- Those who cannot join regular courses due tofinancial and other constraints.
- Professionals aspiring for additional qualification.
The educational programmes imparted by the IGNOU are considered at par with the education provided by any other recognised institute of the country.Approximately 1.5 million students in India are presently being enrolled in the various programmes of IGNOU.The number surges if one adds the foreign students who are enrolled in its programme through International Cell.At present, 35 countries are the takers of its undergraduate, post graduate and certificate programmes.
IGNOU- the apex body of education to promote and maintain standards of distance education in and around the country is recognised as a 'Centre of Excellence' by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), which offers Executive Management program in India and utilizes IGNOU as a platform for the conduct of CEMAT Entrance Examination and management training.
