IGNOU
SRD
NOTIFICAITON
SUB: SCHEME OF PURSUING TWO UG/PG PROGRAMMES SIMULTANEOUSLY IN IGNOU
Based on the recommendations of the Committee for preparing ne framework for IGNOU for operationalising UGC Scheme of pursuing twoo Academic Programmes simultaneously as per decision of the Academic Council: taken in its 78 meeting, the following policy in the matter will be implemented with effect from July, 2022 session:
A) The students will be permitted to pursue only two academic programmes simultaneously at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria for admission to each of the two programme(s), in the following manner:
1. One programme in Regular/ODL/Online mode from an institution Other than IGNOU along with one programme in ODL/Online mode from IGNOU:
A student who has sought admission to one programme in regular/ODL/Online in an institution other than IGNOU will be permitted to simultaneously register in an ODL/Online programme of IGNOU at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
However, there will be no change tn examination schedule in case dates clash for any such programmes in which a student has taken admission.
2. Both programmes in ODL or Online mode from IGNOU
a) Admission to Two academic programmes in ODL mode at the level of Undergraduate/ Postgraduate degree will be permitted in Two separate admission cycles ONLY.
b) In case of Two UG/PG Programmes in Online mode
Admission to Two Undergraduate/ Postgraduate degree programmes in Online Mode can be taken in two separate admission cycles in the same academic year i.c. one programme in January and another programme in July.
c) In case of One UG/PG Programme in ODL and other in Online mode
In case of one programme in ODL mode and the other programme in Online mode at the undergraduate/postgraduate level, the admission can be taken in Two separate admission cycles in the same academic year i.e. one programme in January and another programme in July.
d) The list of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to which admission can be taken is given in Anmexure-1 for July 2022 admission cycle.
B) a) If a student registers for two such programmes wherein certain number of courses are common, the credits of those courses will be given for one programme only. In such cases, the student will be required to pursue similar course(s) for the other programme in order to complete it and earn the degree.
b)The University will make appropriate prov:sions for selection of alternative Courses for such common Courses. For example, in the category of Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses of Bachelor Degree Programmes (CBCS), courses on Waste Management, Sustainable Development, HIV, Disability Studies, etc. may be provided as alternative to the Course on Environmental Studies. Similarly, alternatives to AECC Courses (Hindi Communication and English Communication) may be provided in consultation with the School concerned.
C) Simultaneous admission to the Programmes falling under the ambit of Regulatory Bodies like AICTE, NCTE and INC will not be permitted till such time the Regulatory Bodies come out with their respective guidelines in this regard.
D) Similarly, simultaneous admission will not be permitted to the programmes such as BCOMAF, BCOMFCA, BECOMCAA, BHM, MCOMBPCG, MCOMMAFS, MCOMFT, MHA, etc. which are offered in collaboration with other Institutions.
E) No retrospective benefit can be claimed by the students who have already done two academic programmes simultancously prior to the notification of these guidelines.
F) The policy will be reviewed keeping in view the guidelines issued by UGC in the matter from time to time.
The above provision has been made in addition to the current Policy on pursuing two academic programmes simultaneously under which a student can pursue a certificate programme of 6 months duration along with any other programme of the University, subject to a maximum of two programmes.
This notification is issued with the approval of the competent authority.
(Himansu K. Bose)
Registrar (SRD)
ANNEXURE-1
LIST OF PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR SIMULTANEOUS REGISTRATION IN JULY 2022 ADMISSION CYCLE
A. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
1. Master of Commerce MCOM
2. Master of Arts (English) MEG
3. Master of Arts (Hindi) MHD .
4. Master of Arts (Political Science) MPS
5. Master of Arts (History) MAH
6. Master of Arts (Sociology) MSO-
7. Master of Arts (Economics MEC
8. Master of Arts (Public Administration) MPA
9. Master of Arts (Gandhi and Peace Studies) MGPS
10. Master of Arts (Rural Development) MARD
11. Master of Arts (Education) MAEDU
12. Master of Arts (Distance Education) MADE
13. Master of Tourism and Travel Management MTTM .
14. Master of Arts (Philosophy) MAPY
15. Master of Arts (Development Studies) MADVS
16. Master of Arts (Corporate Social Responsibility) MACSR
17. Master of Arts (Urban Studies) MAUS
18. Master of Arts (Women and Gender Studies) MAWGS
19. Master of Arts (Gender and Development Studies) MAGD
20. Master of Arts (Translation Studies) MATS
21. Master of Arts (Sanskrit) MSK
22. Master of Arts (Urdu) MAUD
23. Master of Arts (Jyotish) MAJY
24. Master of Arts (Hindi Vyavsayik Lekhan) MAHV
25. Master of Arts (Vedic Studies) MAVS
26. Master of Arts (Folklore and Culture Studies MAFCS
27. Master of Arts (Environmental and Occupational Health) MAEOH
28. Master of Arts (Sustainability Science) MASS
29. Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) MAER
"30. Master of Science (Renewable Energy and Environment) MSCRWEE
31. Master of Arts in (Arabic) MAARB
B. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
32. Bachelor of Arts . BAG
33. Bachelor of Commerce BCOMG
34. Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) BTS
35. Bachelor of Arts (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management BAVTM
36. Bachelor of Arts (Vocational Studies) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises BAVMSME
37. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics BAECH
38. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History BAHIH
39. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Political Science BAPSH
40. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Public Administration BAPAH
41. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Sociology BASOH
42. Bachelor of Arts English (Honours) BAEGH
43. Bachelor of Arts Hindi (Honours) BAHDH
44. Bachelor of Arts Sanskrit (Honours) BASKH
45. Bachelor of Arts Urdu (Honours) BAUDH
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