Admission process for July 2012 session of **Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has commenced. The university invites applications for Masters, Bachelors, Diplomas and Certificate programmes for July 2012 cycle admission.

The last date for Masters of Computer Application (MCA), Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) and all certificate programmes is 15th June 2012.

For other Master degree programmes viz MA in Rural Development, Tourism Management, English, Hindi, Philosophy, Gandhi and Peace Studies, Education, Public Administration, Participatory Development, Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Adult Education, Extension and Development Studies, Gender and Development Studies, Distance Education, Anthropology, M.Com., Social Work, M.Sc. in Dietetics and Food Services Management, Counselling and Family Therapy, Library and Information Science, the last date is 30th July 2012 and with a late fee of Rs 200 upto 14th August 2012.

The university also invites applications for Bachelor degree programmes like B.A. in Political Science, History, Economics, Mathematics, Public Administration, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, English, Hindi, Urdu, Tourism Studies, Social Work, Library and Information Sciences, B.Com., B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology and Botany, Optometry and Ophthalmic Techniques, BBA in Retailing and all diploma programmes. The last date to apply for these programmes is 30th July 2012 and with a late fee of Rs 200 up to 14th August 2012. Students are required to purchase Student Handbook and Prospectus from their concerned regional centres or from the Student Registration Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068 on payment of Rs.100 in cash at the sale counter.

Prospective learners can also contact the concerned Regional Centre for further information or visit www.ignou.ac.in for detailed information.

IGNOU is world’s largest open university system with pan India and international reach, having flexible entry qualifications and wide range of academic programmes at affordable costs. IGNOU has diversified learner groups which learns through modular programmes, based on credit systems, developed by best brains. Programmes are multi-lingual with multiple media instructional packages. This makes IGNOU different from any other universities in Globe.