IGNOU Online PGCAP Admission 2025 | Syllabus & Fee

IGNOU Online PGCAP Admission 2025: Students can apply for admission to IGNOU online Post Graduate Certificate in AP course. Eligibility for online PGCAP admission for January session 2025-25 is a graduate degree. Students from foreign countries are also allowed to apply. IGNOU PGCAP admission process is online. Last date to apply for PGCAP admission 2025 at IGNOU is 31 March 2025.

Application fee for online admission process is Rs. 300/-. Course fee for online certificate in agriculture admission is Rs. 3,600/- for Indian students. Students can apply to use the online learning services of IGNOU in the form of recorded classes, online PDFs of PGCAP modules, and IGNOU assignments.

IGNOU Online PGCAP 2025 January Session Update

• Last Date Update: For the current session candidates can still apply for PG Certificate in Agricultural Policy till 31 March 2025.
• Make DEB ID for Admission: Students need DEB ID for IGNOU PG Certificate in Agriculture policy admission.

IGNOU Online PGCAP Admission 2025 Highlights

IGNOU Online PGCAP Details

IGNOU Post Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy is a 6 months online programme. It is offered by IGNOU for students interested in understanding the different aspects of agriculture policy. Students learn about the need and technical hurdles of agriculture policy. They study about the stakeholders and the people affected by policies on agriculture. IGNOU Online PGCAP syllabus consists of national and international trade policies and research and development policy.

To help students understand the course better IGNOU uses online learning materials. Students are given recorded classes, online PDFs, and assignments for practice. After the semester end students appear for final examinations. These examinations are needed for the final IGNOU PGCAP grade card. IGNOU allows students from different countries to take admission in PGCAPOL course.

Online PGCAP IGNOU Admission Eligibility Criteria 2025

Students interested in Post Graduate online Certificate in Agricultural Policy can apply for IGNOU admission 2025 after getting a bachelor’s degree. This undergraduate degree can be in arts, science, or any other stream. IGNOU doesn’t restrict international students to apply for PGCAPOL admission. Students from SAARC and other foreign countries can apply for admission in the agricultural policy certificate. They will need to show an Indian UG equivalent degree. There is no age group requirement. This IGNOU PG certificate course is open to every age student.

IGNOU PGCAP Online Fees

Course fee for Post Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy for Indian students is Rs. 3,600/-. This fee is for the full certificate programme. But the fee for SAARC students for the same course is Rs. 6,000/-. These fees cover academic expenses for IGNOU PGCAPOL course. International students from countries other than SAARC pay $ 400/- for this 6 month IGNOU certificate course.

During the online PGCAPOL admission process IGNOU collects application fee. Students have to deposit Rs. 300/- online. Afterwards, during semester end an exam fee of Rs. 200/- per theory subject is expected. Similarly, IGNOU PGCAP practical subjects also need an exam form fee of Rs. 300/-.

Table 1. IGNOU PGCAPOL Fee Structure 2025

IGNOU Online PGCAP Application Process

Step 1: Open online courses portal on IGNOU website.@iop.ignouonline.ac.in

Step 2: Click “Apply Now” on the homepage.

Step 3: Select the candidate’s Nationality “Indian” or “International“.

Step 4: Provide email ID and mobile number. Register by filling the Registration form.

Step 5: PGCAPOL admission form can be now filled on the IGNOU portal. Login on the portal using username and password. It will be sent to the registered mail.

Step 6: Login and start filling the application form for IGNOU Agriculture certificate.

Step 7: Enter personal information and fill academic details.

Step 8: Upload documents to the application form as required. 

Step 9: Deposit the online IGNOU application fee.

Step 10: Submit the completed application form.

Documents for PGCAPOL Admission

• 10th Mark Sheet
• 12th Passing Certificate
• 12th Equivalent Mark Sheet (if needed)
• Passport Size Colored Photograph
• Signature scanned copy
• Job Experience Letter (if available)
• Category Documents (if required)
• National IDs like Aadhaar Card, Driving License etc.
• International documents like Passport (for international students)

IGNOU PGCAP Course Structure

Indira Gandhi National Open University offers PGCAP totally in online mode. Students are given the syllabus as online learning modules. Students can use the Learning Management System (LMS) to download PDF of these online modules. This programme also provides Agriculture Policy recorded classes. IGNOU teachers make these classes for students. They cover essential topics and subjects of PGCAP course. 

IGNOU also takes help of assignment modules for course practice. These assignments make up 30% marks in the final PGCAP grade card. Total marks and performance of the student is released by IGNOU after the final term-end examinations (TEEs). IGNOU TEEs are conducted during PGCAP semester end. Students complete Post Graduate certificate in Agriculture Policy programme using assignment, exams, recorded classes, contact classes, and learning modules.

IGNOU PGCAP Syllabus

Table 2. IGNOU PGCAPOL Syllabus 2025

IGNOU Learning Management System

IGNOU online study materials and learning modules are available on the Learning Management System(LMS). Enrolled students in the online PGCAP course can access these resources using the online username and password that is given to them after IGNOU PGCAPOL admission 2025. This online portal has recorded PGCAP classes, online course modules, library links, YouTube Video Links, Radio Shows, and IGNOU notifications. 

Students can use LMS resources to complete their assignments and prepare for IGNOU PGCAP term end examination. There are multiple benefits that LMS provides by combining different forms of PGCAP learning materials. Students get practical and theoretical course assistance at one place.

IGNOU PGCAPOL Learning Material PDF

Step 1: Open IGNOU LMS login page.

Step 2: Enter login details and password.

Step 3: Click on the course icon.

Step 4: Select “ALL” courses.

Step 5: Every available Agriculture Policy LMS content will be displayed. 

Step 6: Click on the subject for which you want the learning material. 

Step 7: Select the unit and open the learning material.

Step 8:; Download the PDF and save it for later.

IGNOU Online PGCAP Assignment

Practice questions and modules for IGNOU Agriculture policy certificate are given to students for practice. IGNOU releases its PGCAP assignments after admission process 2025-26 for PGCAP. These assignments contain syllabus questions in long questions and MCQ type format. Students can download the PGCAP assignments on the Learning Management System (LMS).

These assignments are useful for PGCAP students in their practice and marks. IGNOU uses performance in PGCAP assignments for continuous assessment. Assignements have a 30% marks weightage in the final IGNOU grade card. For the 2025 session last date for submission of PG Certficate in Agriculture Policy assignment is 31 March 2025.

IGNOU Assignment Download

Step 1: Open the IGNOU Learning Management System online.

Step 2: Login using the credential produced during the IGNOU online PGCAP admission 2025-26 process.

Step 3: Link for “Assignments” will be listed on the homepage.

Step 4: Search for subject code of Online PGCAP Assignments.

Step 5: Click and save the PDF file of the assignments.

How to Submit IGNOU Assignments

Step 1: Visit the webpage of LMS.

Step 2: Enter the details in the login link on the website.

Step 3: Go to the notification section.

Step 4: Click IGNOU assignment submission link.

Step 5: Open the link and upload completed PGCAP assignment PDF.

PGCAP IGNOU Term End Examination

IGNOU Term-End Examination (TEEs) is the final examination of the IGNOU PGCAP semester. These exams are subjective type exams of 3 hours. These are conducted twice a year, at the end of July semester in December and during June for the January session. Students get their PGCAP IGNOU grade card after the result is announced for TEEs.

These exams are conducted offline at IGNOU exams centres. IGNOU selects these exam centres with the help of regional centres. To appear for IGNOU PGCAP TEEs enrolled students will have to fill an exam form for TEE on the official website of IGNOU @ignou.ac.in. Eligibility criteria for Agriculture Policy IGNOU TEE is the submission of IGNOU assignments before the final date. Students that have not submitted IGNOU assignments will not be allowed for final term end examinations. After filling the exam form a IGNOU Hall ticket for TEE is released online. Students can download the IGNOU Hall ticket from the IGNOU web portal.

IGNOU PGCAP Grade Card

To see the complete result of the IGNOU semester students can use the IGNOU grade card. This online report card contains all the marks of the IGNOU PGCAP subjects. Students can view IGNOU grade card for PGCAP after the results for IGNOU term end examinations are released. Link for downloading the PG Agriculture Policy certificate is released on the official website. There students can view their grade card using their enrollment number. It contains marks achieved in assignments and final TEE papers.

IGNOU Placement Cell

A placement cell is provided for students at IGNOU. It is responsible for organizing placement drives for PGCAP students. IGNOU takes help from various corporate and government companies to give students opportunities for internships and jobs.

IGNOU Placement Cell takes periodic placement drives at various regional centres. During such opportunities, IGNOU publishes the date on the website of the regional centre and allows IGNOU PGCAP students to attend the placement drive. PGCAP program enhances job prospects and prepare students for –

• Government sector jobs in agriculture departments
• Research positions in agriculture institutes
• Roles in international organizations focusing on food and agriculture
• Opportunities in agribusiness companies
• Consulting firms specializing in rural development

Salaries for these jobs range between 3 Lac to 8 Lacs per annum after graduation.

IGNOU PGCAP Fee Refund

Students can cancel their PGCAP IGNOU admission and get a fee refund. IGNOU has a fee refund policy in place to process the PGCAP admission cancellation requests. A 100% fee refund is given in case students decide to cancel their admission before 60 days from PGCAP last date of admission. However, students have to make sure to apply for a fee refund before admission 2025 final list is released by IGNOU.

Admissions that are cancelled after final list is released get a 15% fine on the course fee. This fine is calculated on the course fee. But despite that the maximum fine amount is Rs. 2,000/-. After 60 days there will be no refund made. 

Table 3: IGNOU PGCAP Online Learning Fee Refund Policy

Apply for PGCAP Fee Refund

Step 1: Open candidate’s registered email ID used during the PGCAP admission 2025.

Step 2: Send a PGCAP admission cancellation mail to official IGNOU email ID @canceladms@ignou.ac.in.

Step 3: Mention the following details of candidates enrollment number and name of the course.

Step 4: Wait for fee refund process to start in few days. IGNOU will contact the candidate via mail.

FAQs

Q: What is the last date for IGNOU Online PGCAP program?
A: IGNOU admission last date to apply for January session is 31 March 2025.

Q: What is the duration for IGNOU PGCAP course?
A: Minimum duration for PGCAP completion is 6 months, and this can be extended up to 2 years.

Q: Is the IGNOU PGCAP degree recognized?
A: Yes, IGNOU is a UGC recognized central university. PGCAP degree is valid across India and internationally.

Q: Can I pursue PG certificate in Agriculture Policy while working?
A: IGNOU online teaching model and flexible schedule makes it suitable for working students.

Q: How do I access study materials for the PGCAP program?
A: IGNOU provides digital study materials through its e-Gyankosh portal and Learning Management System.