IGNOU Online PGCGPS Admission 2025 | Eligibility, Fee & Syllabus

IGNOU Online PGCGPS Admission 2025: Applications are accepted for IGNOU online PG certificate Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS). IGNOU accepts online applications on the Online Learning Admission portal @ignouiop.samarth.edu.in. Students have to pay Rs. 300/- as the IGNOU PGCGPS application fee. There is no age limitation although IGNOU PGCGPS eligibility criteria needs a Bachelor’s degree for both Indian and international students. Apply before the last date to apply on 31 March 2025.

IGNOU PGCGPS course fee is Rs. 2,200/-. Students have the chance to study Gandhian way of conflict resolution and application on social conflict solutions. This course is offered in online mode with the help of learning materials and study centres.

Latest Update IGNOU Online PGCGPS January 2025

• Last Date Extend: For courses other than certificate and semester based, IGNOU last date is extended to 31 March 2025. 
• DEB ID is Now Mandatory!! – For the new update IGNOU has announced the need of Distance Education Bureau ID for IGNOU 2025 admission.

IGNOU Online PGCGPS Highlights

IGNOU Online PGCGPS An Overview

Indira Gandhi National Open University online Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS) is a 6 month programme. This online programme can be completed in 2 years. IGNOU PGCGPS online learning syllabus contains subjects with focus on Gandhian way of resolving conflict and social differences. Gandhi made non violence as a tool for peaceful resolution of social problems and issues. This includes peaceful agitations, collective demand, and political presence. IGNOU Post graduate certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies online learning (PGCGPSOL) teaches students subjects like Conflict Resolution and Non Violence after Gandhi. 

IGNOU has many online resources that they can use to help their online study of the PGCGPS course. Students have many interesting options after PG IGNOU certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies admission 2025. IGNOU allows students to take admission to PG Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Study or MA in Gandhi and Peace Studies under New Education Policy (NEP). This approach keeps students motivated to study further higher education. 

To help students study diligently, IGNOU gives online learning materials for PGCGPS. This includes various audio visual learning aids and written notes. All learning materials will be available online on the Learning Management System. IGNOU PGCGPS programme have assignments and term-end examinations for every semester.

Online PGCGPS IGNOU Eligibility

Indian students can apply online after getting their bachelor’s degree. There is no special degree needed for this course. Admissions are accepted after Arts, Science, and other UGC recognized UG degrees. International students also have a chance to apply.

SAARC and other international students can apply with an Indian UG equivalent international level degree. Various streams of degrees are accepted for foreign students too. There are no age limitations and constraints for IGNOU PGCGPS admission 2025.

IGNOU Online PGCGPS Application Form

Interested students who meet the eligibility criteria can fill the application form for Post Graduate certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies. IGNOU accepts online applications for this PG certificate programme. Students get a window to apply every semester. They have to submit the online application form with information such as personal details, address, academic history. These details are used by IGNOU to make the admission list for PGCGPSOL.

IGNOU admission process opens in January and July. Students can go to the admission portal and apply for IGNOU online PGCGPS admission. Currently IGNOU is accepting online admissions for this programme.

How to Apply IGNOU Online PGCGPS

Step 1: IGNOU online courses website should be visited. @iop.ignouonline.ac.in

Step 2: Homepage link naming “Apply Now” is given on the website.

Step 3: Click on it, start the registration process by selecting the “Indian” or “International“.

Step 4: Email ID and mobile number must be entered in the registration form.

Step 5: Get the new username and its password in the inbox of the provided mail.

Step 6: Login to the student admission portal.

Step 7: Complete the application form subject as online PGCGPS and enter personal information.

Step 8: Upload required documents.

Step 9: Pay Rs. 300/- as online PGCGPS application fee.

Step 10: Submit the completed application form.

Required Documents

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

Programmer Coordinator IGNOU PGCGPS

Professor Satish Kumar

• Phone: 011-29572705
• Mobile: +91 9313487857
• Email ID: Satishkumar@ignou.ac.in

IGNOU Online PGCGPS Programme Fee Structure

Indian candidates for IGNOU PGCGPS is INR 2,200/-. This is the amount for the full PG certificate programme. Examination and application fee not included in this amount. However, SAARC countries students pay a slightly different fee. IGNOU Online PGCGPS course fees for SAARC students is Rs. 4,000/-. International students needs $ 250/- for PGCGPS programme.

Other fixed charges like IGNOU application fee of Rs. 300/- is to be paid during the PGCGPS admission process. It is a one time payment. While charges like IGNOU Re registration and IGNOU exam form fee are to be paid every semester. IGNOU charges Rs. 200/- for theory subject exam form fee.

Table 1. IGNOU Online PGCGPS Fee Structure 2025

IGNOU Online PGCGPS Programme Syllabus

Table 2. IGNOU Online Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies Syllabus 2025

Study Materials IGNOU PGCGPS

Successful completion of IGNOU Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies depends on students studying the course diligently. IGNOU online learning materials for Gandhi & Peace Studies PG Certificate programme help students to learn and practice course topics. IGNOU has a Learning Management System (LMS), a learning online platform that keeps recorded lectures on the four subjects that PGCGPS has. Students get course modules with subject notes made by IGNOU in-house teachers. These teachers are employed by IGNOU to make student friendly learning materials.

Students can go to the LMS website and download PGCGPS study material. PDF download option is available for every topic. Additionally, students can watch free YouTube videos on Gandhi and Peace studies topics, and radio shows on Gyanvani. These learning materials help students to prepare for Term-end Examinations, complete assignments and projects.

Assignments for IGNOU Online PGCGPS Programme

IGNOU offers practice assignments to online course students. Online Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies students can download their IGNOU assignments after admission process 2025-26. IGNOU uploads PG Certificate assignments on the Learning Management System (LMS). Gandhi and Peace studies certificate assignments have subjective and objective questions on the topics of Non-Violence, Gandhian Approach to Peace, and The Life of Gandhi.

Students need to submit these assignments for 30% marks in the final IGNOU PGCGPS grade card. Also, IGNOU assignments are used as an eligibility criteria for students to appear in the final IGNOU PGCGPS term-end examinations (TEEs). This makes the completion of these assignments vital for enrolled students.

Download IGNOU Assignments Using LMS

Step 1: Visit website of learning resource management website of IGNOU Learning Management System online.

Step 2: Use the login menu on the homepage of LMS to enter the username and password given by the IGNOU admission cell after PGCGPS admission process 2025-26.

Step 3: Open the homepage after login. It will list all the IGNOU online courses towards the bottom of the page. Click on the PGCGPS subject link.

Step 3: Find the assignment link on the now open webpage.

Step 4: All the open assignment links are given. They will be listed with subject codes.

Step 5: Search for the subject code of PGCGPS course.

Step 5: Click on the link for assignment PDF download.

Online Submission IGNOU PGCGPS Assignments

Step 1: Visit website for LMS.

Step 2: Open the login dialogue box and enter details for login credentials.

Step 3: Homepage for IGNOU LMS login will open. Find the notification section on the taskbar.

Step 4: Click on the notifications icon. Fresh links for the IGNOU assignment submission are given on this section.

Step 5: Open the found link and upload the PDF file for completed assignment of PG certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies.

IGNOU PGCGPS Fee Refund Policy

Admission cancellations for PGCGPSOL made before final admission list given students 100% fee refund. There is a fine of 15% for students cancelling their admission after being selected for IGNOU PGCGPS course. This fine is collected of the PG certificate course in Gandhi and Peace Studies online fees. However, the time limit to apply for fee cancellation is 60 days from the last date of admission process 2025. If these 60 days have passed no refund will be made after it.

Application fee and exam fees are non refundable. Similarly, no refunds are allowed on the IGNOU re-registration fees. Although this is a 6 month course so students who complete this course in the minimum time will not have to submit a IGNOU re registration fee.

Table 3: IGNOU PGCGPSOL Fee Refund Policy

FAQ

Q. What is the eligibility for PGCGPS IGNOU online admission?

A. Students can apply for PG Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies after getting their bachelor’s degree.

Q. Where can I access PGCGPS student IGNOU login?

A. Students can use their username and password for IGNOU LMS login and admission login at IGNOU online admission portal.