IGNOU has announced the launch of a new Postgraduate Diploma Course:
IGNOU is the first University in the country to introduce educational programmes in the area of “Sustainability Science – an emerging and need based discipline”. The IGNOU PG Diploma in Sustainability Science (PGDSS) programme mainly focuses on the genesis and principles of sustainable development, its tools, implementation and assessment strategies in a holistic way and will help create jobs and that it is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020).
The course provides an opportunity for aspirants to learn more about sustainability science. The program lasts at least one year and up to four years. To apply for the course, a student must possess a Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognized University and have taken English as a prerequisite course. Aspirants are usually selected on the basis of merit obtained in a previous degree.
PGDSS holders will be fully equipped to serve various Government and NGOs dealing with environment, development and livelihood improvements. Fresh graduates who complete this Diploma will be the potential candidates suitable for employment at the grassroots, supervisory and other middle level positions in the Environment and Development sector.
Course Highlights
| Minimum Duration: | 1 Year |
| Maximum Duration: | 4 Years |
| IGNOU Course Fee: | INR 6,200
For SAARC Students: INR31,000.00/- For NON SAARC Students 425US($) |
| Minimum Age: | No bar |
| Maximum Age: | No bar |
| Eligibility: | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University / Institute. |
IGNOU PG Diploma Courses List 2021:
Besides standard PG courses, IGNOU offers a variety of diploma programs in several fields. IGNOU offers diploma courses that are shorter than full-time courses and are a wonderful option for those wishing to advance their knowledge in a certain field or discipline. In the table below, you’ll find the complete list of diploma courses offered by IGNOU:
| Course | Fees | Duration |
| PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility | Rs. 7,200/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) | Rs. 17,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM) | Rs. 6,300/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Dip. in Gandhi & Peace Studies (PGDGPS) | Rs. 3,700/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) | Rs. 2,400/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Counseling and Family Therapy (PGDCFT) | Rs. 16,800/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Translation (PGDT) | Rs. 4,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO) | Rs. 8,200/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development (PGDESD) | Rs. 7,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (PGDAC) | Rs. 9,600/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Applied Statistics (PGDAST) | Rs. 7,600/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (PGJMC) | Rs. 12,500/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Audio Programme Production (PGDAPP) | Rs. 12,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) | Rs. 3,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET) | Rs. 6,600/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in School Leadership and Management (PGDSLM) | Rs. 6,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 2 years |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management & Administration (PGDEMA) | Rs. 6,600/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years s |
| PG Diploma in Pre- Primary Education (PGDPPED) | Rs. 9,600/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Adult Education (PGDAE) | Rs. 7,200/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management (PGDPSM) | Rs. 8,400/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Information Security (PGDIS) | Rs. 21,600/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR) | Rs. 10,200/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ) | Rs. 10,800/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Urban Planning & Development (PGDUPDL) | Rs. 3,400/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Folklore & Culture Studies (PGDFCS) | Rs. 2,700/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM) | Rs. 25,200/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM) | Rs. 25,200/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDMCH) | Rs. 27,600/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in HIV Medicine Program (PGDHIVM) | Rs. 60,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Dip. in Food Safety & Quality Management (PGDFSQM) | Rs. 14,400/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Plantation Management (PGDPM) | Rs. 6,600/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Book Publishing (PGDBP) | Rs. 9,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Women’s & Gender Studies(PGDWGS) | Rs. 7,200/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| PG Diploma in Sustainability Science (PGDSS) | Rs.7000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Social Work Counselling (PGDCOUN) | Rs. 15,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| PG Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH) | Rs. 9,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education (DECE) | Rs. 2,400/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education (DNHE) | Rs. 2,400/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Dip. in Panchayat Level Administration & Development (DPLAD) | Rs. 3,600/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) | Rs. 4,200/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma in Aquaculture (DAQ) | Rs. 7,800/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| Diploma in Value Education | Rs. 4,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE) | Rs. 3,600/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma Programme in Urdu (DUL) | Rs. 1,800/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE) | Rs. 1,500/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing in Finance & Accounting (DBPOFA) | Rs. 19,200/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development (DWED) | Rs. 3,600/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP) | Rs. 8,400/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA) | Rs. 10,800/ | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (DCCN) | Rs. 6,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 3 years |
| Diploma in Fruit and Vegetable Value-Added Products (DVAPFV) | Rs. 14,400/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma in Dairy Technology (DDT) | Rs. 14,400/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma in Meat Technology (DMT) | Rs. 14,400/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma in Value-Added Product Development from Cereals, Pulses, and Oilseeds (DPVCPO) | Rs. 13,200/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma in Fish Products Technology (DFPT) | Rs. 10,800/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM) | Rs. 12,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
| Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language (DTG) | Rs. 7,000/- | Min. 1 year and Max. 4 years |
