Indira Gandhi National Open University

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (Hindi: इंदिरा गाँधी राष्ट्रीय मुक्त विश्वविद्यालय), known as IGNOU is a national university with its headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi, India. Named after former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, the university was established in 1985 with a budget of 2000 crore, when the Parliament of India passed the Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985 (IGNOU Act 1985). IGNOU, the largest university ... More

Educational institution:

Also known as:

  • Indira Gandhi National Open University, main campus

Education

Phone number:

Country Code Number
  • 91
  • 29571000

Total Enrollment:

number date
  • 3,500,000
  • 2010

Number of postgraduates:

number date
  • 8,000,000
  • 2010
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Organization

Address

Indira Gandhi National Open University Headquarters

Maidan Garhi
New Delhi

Date founded:

  • 1985

Leadership:

Person Role Title
  • Chancellor
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