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
Significantly more affordable than private online universities. Full UG programme typically ₹18,000–₹36,000 total (3-year programme). Semester-wise payment. Direct to IGNOU.
Paid directly by you to the university on their invoice. Simple Degree never holds university fees.
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