Kathmandu

May 22:

Distance mode of education in Asia is expanding and diversifying in the new century. Asia has more students who study in the distance mode than anywhere else in the world. Open universities in the region have growing enrollments, and many campus-based universities are developing ‘dual mode’ options for adult and off-campus learners. Distance Learning can be defined as a system of education where students and teachers are separated by time and distance, aimed principally at people with a desire to investigate and who don’t require permanent contact with professors or classmates. Technology has mobilised the way we communicate, revolutionised our style of work and also our manner of study. In the field of teaching it is already common to talk about open learning universities, distance system, virtual classrooms and online universities. Educational institutions worldwide offer courses and university careers through the distance education system. As a result, there is no longer any excuse for those who live far from big cities or those who cannot coordinate their schedule with the programmes of a traditional university.

Never before there has been a possibility for million of people to earn a degree without neglecting their families, jobs and other social commitments. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), an apex body for open and distance learning in India, is one of the mega open universities of the world. It provides professional, academic and awareness-oriented education through the open and distance modes of learning. The University caters to over 1.3 million students through a network of 47 regional centres and over 1,200 study centres in India and 36 international study centers spread across 30 countries. ICA - 9601, Partner Institution of IGNOU, Nepal. The University fulfills its pledge to reach those in need of education through a learner-centric approach, which gives students flexibility of time, place and pace. INGOU is a credible member of the International Open Learning community and has taken upon itself the responsibility of focusing the open learning experience into the international context.

The international division was established for promoting the offering of academic programmes

of the university by establishing bilateral and multi-lateral cooperation and exchange programmes at the international level. The University Act was amended in 1997 to pave way for the university to make available its products and services abroad. Since then, the university is spreading its wings outside India, offering its programmes in various disciplines.

Currently, the university’s academic programmes are on offer in the Middle East (Gulf countries), the Indian Ocean Island Nations, Asia and Africa. Time has changed and now many universities around the world have adopted their educative processes to the circumstances and need of the candidate.

ICA Pvt Ltd PI – 9601 is the partner institute of IGNOU in Nepal. Registered under the laws of HMG Nepal, it has been providing internationally acclaimed quality education in the field of computer science, management studies, tourism studies, social sciences, health science and many other subjects through distance education in joint venture with IGNOU through its international study centre situated at various regions of Nepal. Other IGNOU centres located in Nepal besides Kathamandu are Dharan, Biratnagar, and Narayanghat. Currently around 300 students are perusing their academic programmes in different faculties. Admission in IGNOU is open twice a year. The fee structure is defined by IGNOU. Study material, counseling fee, video/audio material, examination cost (one-time sitting), practical/project fee (when required) are all included in the fee structure. The examination centre is Kathmandu and Dharan. The exams are conducted under the supervision of embassy of India. The candidates can give their examinations at any of the two examination centres.

(Student Support Section

IGNOU – International Study centre (Nepal)