IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) — central university, established 1985, UGC-recognised — is Simple Degree’s primary credit-transfer destination for Continue My Degree pathways. IGNOU’s Credit Transfer Scheme is among the most accommodating in India, published explicitly, well-tested across thousands of cases.
Is IGNOU UGC-DEB approved?
IGNOU is a UGC-recognised central university. All IGNOU programmes are recognised nationwide and equivalent to any state or central university degree.
Important: UGC-DEB approval is granted session-wise. Always verify approval is current before enrolling. Simple Degree verifies automatically before every admission.
Online programmes offered by IGNOU
- BCom (including specialisations)
- BA (English, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, History, etc.)
- BBA
- BCA
- PG options: MA, M.Com, MBA, MCA
Is a IGNOU degree valid?
Validity in India
Full validity nationwide. IGNOU’s recognition is, if anything, broader than most state universities because of its national-university status.
Validity in GCC
IGNOU degrees are widely accepted in Gulf employment for promotions and visa category upgrades, subject to attestation.
IGNOU fees
IGNOU is by far the most affordable UGC-recognised option — typically used for credit-transfer pathways rather than fresh admissions. Total 3-year UG programme cost typically ₹18k–₹36k. — Source: IGNOU prospectus 2026.
Get your personalised IGNOU fee breakdown.
Pricing depends on which specific programme + elective fits your case, and which discounts you qualify for. Your free 48-hour pathway report unlocks all three:
- Exact fee for the programme + elective recommended for your specific profile
- Discount eligibility — which one-time or yearly payment discounts you qualify for
- Total programme cost over your full degree, plus EMI options if needed
48-hour written answer · No payment until you’ve read it · WhatsApp + email delivery
Who should choose IGNOU?
- Students with 2–4 completed semesters at a UGC-recognised Indian university who want to credit-transfer and continue
- Budget-conscious clients — IGNOU is dramatically cheaper than private online universities
- Anyone wanting a central-university name that’s instantly recognised anywhere in India
Common questions about IGNOU
Last reviewed: April 2026. Approval status verified against the current UGC-DEB session before every admission. Canonical sources: deb.ugc.ac.in, naac.gov.in.