"When was IGNOU established?"

"IGNOU university was established in 1985. It is a UGC-approved public university."

"Is IGNOU part of Delhi university?"

"IGNOU and DU-SOL both have its main offices in Delhi, however IGNOU also has regional centres spread out over India in other states. Both of these universities provide their students with interactive online lectures as well as paper study materials."

"Is IGNOU a private or government university?"

"IGNOU Delhi is a public university run by the government of India. It claims to be the largest university in the world with over 4 million active enrollments."

"Does IGNOU provide job placement?"

"Yes. IGNOU has a dedicated placement cell that conducts placement drives and job fairs for its students throughout the year."

"Does IGNOU provides scholarships?"

"Yes. IGNOU university provides scholarships to the reserved category students. As per the IGNOU Scholarship scheme, reserved category students get fee exemption/ reimbursements as per the university norms."

"Where is IGNOU located in Delhi?"

"The address of IGNOU is 3 Maidan Garhi Road, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, which is 15.5 km away. The Nizamuddin Railway Station is 14.7 km from the IGNOU New Delhi campus."

"Is IGNOU a private or government university?"

"IGNOU is a government university established in 1985 by Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985 (IGNOU Act 1985)"

"Is IGNOU a distance education?"

"IGNOU is one of the largest open universities which offers more than 200 courses from IGNOU study centers in distance learning mode."

"Is there any entrance exam for IGNOU?"

"IGNOU Admission to UG courses is primarily based on merit. However, for certain courses including B.Ed, M.Ed, Post Basic B.Sc, Nursing, M.Phil, and Ph.D, IGNOU conducts an entrance exam."

"Is it compulsory to attend online classes in IGNOU?"

"It is not mandatory to attend online classes in IGNOU. However, students should collect their study material, submit the assignment, and appear for examinations as scheduled by IGNOU."

"Can I join IGNOU anytime?"

"IGNOU Admissions to various courses are conducted twice a year in January and July. Students can fill out the application form for admission from IGNOU’s official website: ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in"