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IGNOU Law Admissions 2024 - Application Form, Eligibility, Fee, Courses

IGNOU Law Admissions 2024 - Application Form, Eligibility, Fee, Courses

Edited By Shubham Bhakuni | Updated on Nov 22, 2023 12:35 PM IST | #IGNOU

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will release the application form for various law programmes to be offered in January 2024 session tentatively in December 2023. IGNOU law programmes 2024 include PG and advanced diploma, PG and advanced certificate courses and various other programmes. All these law programmes of IGNOU are offered in online, distance education mode. It should be noted that, IGNOU doesn’t offer 3-year LLB, BA LLB, BBA LLB or LLM programmes because the apex legal education body, the Bar Council of India doesn’t recognise the law degree programmes completed in distance education mode.

What is School of Law, IGNOU?

The law department of IGNOU is known as - School of Law, IGNOU. It was established in 2005 to impart legal education through the distance learning system. IGNOU offers Cyber Law, Criminal Justice, IPR, Para Legal, Consumer Law, Human Rights, Humanitarian Law and Human Trafficking and other programmes.

IGNOU Law Admission 2024

Indira Gandhi National Open University will release the IGNOU law application form for the January 2024 session in online mode tentatively in December 2023. It should be noted that there is no entrance exam for IGNOU law programmes (except for PhD in Law). Candidates have to simply register themselves for IGNOU law programmes by filling out the application form and submitting their application fee along with the course fee. The application process is explained below.

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How to fill IGNOU Application Form for Law

  • Visit the official admission portal of IGNOU.

  • Click on the link given for new registration.

  • Read the instructions and fill the registration form.

How to fill IGNOU Application Form for Law

  • Select the law programme and mode of receiving study material.

  • Upload the relevant documents and submit the course fee using IGNOU’s payment gateway.

  • Take a printout of the filled-in application form for future reference.

  • Check IGNOU registration status once the status has been updated by the authorities.

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Law Courses offered by IGNOU in 2024

The IGNOU law programme can be divided into four broad categories.

  • PG and Advance Diploma

  • PG and Advance Certificate

  • Diploma

  • Certificate

The details of IGNPU law programmes are given below.

PG and Advance Diploma

Post-Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR)

Course duration - One year (maximum duration - three years)

Eligibility - The candidate should be a graduate in any discipline.

Course fee - Rs 10,200

Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ)

Course duration - One year (Maximum duration - Three years)

Eligibility - Graduation in any discipline.

Course fee - Rs 10,800

IGNOU Law Programmes - PG and Advance Certificate

Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law (PGCCL)

Course duration - Six months (maximum duration - two years)

Eligibility - The candidate should be a graduate in any discipline. Also, candidates who are 4th and 5th-year students of the Five-year integrated LL.B course and who have passed three years may also apply for PG Certificate in Cyber Law.

Course fees - Rs. 8.400

  1. Post-Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice (PGCPP)

Course duration - 6 months (maximum duration - two years)

Course Fee: Rs. 9,600

Eligibility criteria

  • The candidates should have a degree in Science/Technology/Medicine.

  • Candidates appearing in the 4th or 5th year of the five-year integrated LL B Course who passed three years are also eligible to apply for a Post-Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice.

IGNOU Law Diploma in Paralegal Practice

Course duration - One year (maximum - 3 years).

Course fee - Rs. 8,400

Eligibility criteria

The candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent of IGNOU is Bachelor's Preparatory Programme.

Language - English and Hindi

IGNOU Law Certificate Programmes

SOL-IGNOU offers the following certificate programmes.

  • Certificate in Human Rights (CHR)

  • Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP)

  • Certificate in International Humanitarian Law (CIHL )

  • Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking (CAHT )

  • Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law (CCLBL )

Eligibility criteria

To apply for the IGNOU law certificate programmes mentioned above, the candidate should have passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination at a recognised board/institution, or Bachelor's Preparatory Programme (BPP) from IGNOU.

For IGNOU’s Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law (CCLBL), the graduate freshers are eligible to apply.

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IGNOU Law Certificate Programmes - Duration and Course Fee

Name of programme

Course duration

Fees

Certificate in Human Rights (CHR)

  • Minimum Duration: 6 Months

  • Maximum Duration: 2 Years


Rs. 2,400

Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP)

Rs. 1,800

Certificate in International Humanitarian Law (CIHL )

Rs. 2,700

Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking (CAHT )

Rs. 1,400

Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law (CCLBL )

Rs. 8,400

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PhD in Law from IGNOU-School of Law

IGNOU offers a doctoral degree in regular mode. The course details are given below.

Eligibility criteria

The candidate should have a Master’s degree from a UGC-recognized university with at least 55% marks (50% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and differently able candidates.

Admission test

GNOU conducts a national-level entrance test for admission to Qualifies in the entrance examination conducted by IGNOU at the National level for admission to Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PHDLE). The admission to PHDLE programme is conducted around the month of July, every year.

PhD in Law from IGNOU-School of Law - Duration and fee details

Name of programme

Minimum course duration

Maximum course duration

Course fee

Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PHDLE)

Three years

Six years

Rs 16,800

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. Can I do LLB from IGNOU?

No, IGNOU doesn’t offer the LLB programme. Also, the Bar Council doesn’t recognise LLB done through distance mode.

2. Is LLM through IGNOU distance education valid?

No, IGNOU doesn’t offer LLM through distance education. It offers PG and diploma programmes in law.

3. What are the PG diploma courses offered by IGNOU-SOL?

The School of Law-IGNOU offers PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and Criminal Justice.

4. What are the PG Certificate programmes offered by IGNOU for the law stream?

The SOL-IGNOU offers PG Certificate in Cyber law and Patent Practice.

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Questions related to IGNOU

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Hello Aspirant

Yes, both of your degrees are valid as long as you are doing your Diploma in Engineering from a UGC-recognized college. The New Education Policy has enabled students to pursue two different degrees from two different institutions at the same time but one has to be regular and one has to be from Distance Education. If you are doing the same degree twice, it's called Dual Bachelor's or Dual Master's. So, in conclusion, yes both your degree will be valid as long as you pass both the courses.

Hope this helps

Yes, both your Diploma in Engineering (regular) and IGNOU graduation (distance) will likely be valid. Here's why:

  • Distance Education Regulations: The UGC permits pursuing a graduation program through distance education (like IGNOU) while enrolled in a regular diploma program.

  • No Time Overlap: Since your diploma is regular mode and IGNOU is distance mode, there's no clash in attending classes, making it manageable.

However, a couple of points to consider:

  • University/Institute Rules: Double-check if your diploma program's university or institute has any specific regulations regarding pursuing another program simultaneously.

  • Time Management: Balancing a regular diploma and a distance graduation program requires good time management skills.

If you're unsure about your diploma program's rules, it's best to contact their administration for clarification.  Overall, both degrees should be valid as long as they are from recognized institutions.

hope this helps you!!

A B.Ed. from IGNOU may be recognized but requires additional assessments in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

  • UK : Assessment by UK ENIC and possibly additional qualifications like a PGCE.
  • Australia : Evaluation by AITSL and meeting state-specific criteria.
  • New Zealand : Assessment by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, including possible English proficiency and practical teaching requirements.

Further qualifications or training might be necessary in each country.


Hello,

Yes, candidate who has completed their Master's from IGNOU can apply for UGC-NET. The eligibility criteria of appearing in UGC-NET Exam is to score an equivalent or more than 55% in their Master's CGPA.

UGC-NET Exam happens twice a year. The June cycle has been re-scheduled. The second cycle will take place in the month of December.

A BCA degree from IGNOU is absolutely valid for appearing in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE). IGNOU is a recognized university by the UGC (University Grants Commission) of India.

The BCA program itself may not directly cover all UPSC syllabus areas that are more humanities-oriented. However, it can provide valuable skills in:

  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Logical reasoning
  • Information technology


  • IGNOU BCA as an Online Education Platform
    • Advantages:
      • Flexibility: IGNOU's distance learning format allows you to study at your own pace while managing other commitments.

      • Cost-effective: It's generally less expensive than regular universities.

      • Nationally recognized: The degree is valid throughout India.

    • Disadvantages:
      • Self-discipline required: Online learning demands strong self-motivation and time management.

      • Limited interaction: Less interaction with professors and classmates compared to a traditional setting.

      • Practical considerations: Fewer opportunities for hands-on labs or projects, crucial for some IT fields.

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