Convergence Scheme a new scheme was conceived jointly by UGC, IGNOU, Open and Distance Learning system Council and AICTE under the guidance of the ministry of Human Resources Development, a synergy of ODL and Conventional Systems which was formally as the scheme on Convergence of Open and Distance learning and Conventional systems in Nov. 2007 which became operational in March 2008. The Scheme is titled "Convergence Scheme". IGNOU Convergence Scheme converges the best of Open and Distance Learning systems(ODL) and Conventional Educational Systems. The objective of the scheme is to achieve the targets set out in the Eleventh Plan Document for Higher Education, and focussing on access and equity issues.

The Scheme ,jointly conceived by University Grants Commission(UGC), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Distance Education Council(DEC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the guidance of the Ministry of Human Resources Development , aims to focus on enchancing the quality and quanyity of education delivery in the context of social dimensions of the country, with a thrust on capacity buliding and strengthening of the conventional university and collegiate education system.

Convergence of the face-to-face mode teaching departments of conventional universities with their distance education directorates/ correspondance course wings as also with open universities/ institutions offering distance education, shall be impressed upon to bridge the gap in distance and conventional face-to-face mode of education.

There are more than 400 Partner Institutions offering around 150 IGNOU programmes and 75000 students enrolled under the IGNOU Convergence Scheme. The Partner Institutions in the rural areas have benefited a large number of r ural students especially women students who are otherwise deprived of higher education/vocational education. To mention few, the Computer Literacy Program of Ignou which is a non-credit programme has influenced in imparting the computer skills to the common men and women through the Partner Institutions in the north-Eastern region and Eastern region of rural area.

Vision and Mission

The objective of the Scheme is to achieve the projected targets related to access and equity in Higher Education during the XIth plan. A Convergence between the Conventional University System and the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) System through enhanced and optimal utilization of the physical facilities, intellectual and knowledge resources in institutions is an integral part of this Scheme.

Courses Offered (for July Session)

 

Courses Offered (for January Session)

Name of the Program	Eligibility	Duration	Programme fee
Management Programme(MP)	Graduate in any discipline (Details in prospectus)	2.6 years	Rs. 21000

Admission Procedure

Walk-in-Admission for MPS, MEG, MSW and MCOM

 

MBA admission through passing of OPENMAT or any other Management Entrance.

 

Issue of forms & prospectus for MPS, MEG, MSW, MCOM and MBA:

1st March onwards

 

Last date of submission of forms for MPS, MEG, MSW and MCOM:

30 May 2011 (Up to 30 June 2011 with late fine of Rs. 200/-)

 

Last date of submission of forms for MBA:

15 June 2011

Commencement of session for MPS, MEG, MSW, MCOM:         

August 2011

 

Commencement of session for MBA:

January 2012

 

The prospectus along with the application form can be obtained from Room no. 7 (Ground floor) St. Xavier’s College, on payment of Rs.100/- by cash (Rs 500 for Management Programme) between 11 AM and 7 PM. [Ph. No. 22551288.] For further course related information, candidates are also advised to visit IGNOU’s website www.ignou.ac.in.