Indra Gandhi National Open University

IGNOU CONVERGENCE SCHEME
Partner Institution: St. Xavier’s College (PI-Code: SXC7016)
Phone: 22551288
Email: sxc7016@ignou.ac.in

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 focusing 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 enhancing the quality and quality of education delivery in the context of social dimensions of the country, with a thrust on capacity building 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/ correspondence 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 rural 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.
 

Admission Procedure

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

For application form can be obtained from Room no. 7 (Ground floor) St. Xavier’s College, on payment of Rs 100 between 11 AM and 6 PM (Phone no. 22551288) or visit our website www.sxccal.edu.

Application forms may also be downloaded from the website and completed application form is to be submitted at Room No. 7 by paying a registration fee of Rs. 100/-. Eligible candidates may get direct admission subject to the fulfillment of norms.

Click here to Download Application Form [PDF]
 

Important Dates:

• 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 June 2012
   
• Inauguration session for MPS, MEG, MSW, MCOM:
  28 July 2012
   
• Commencement of session for MPS, MEG, MSW, MCOM:
  August 2012

• Date of Birth Proof (self attested photocopy)*
   
• 2 Copies of Passport Photograph
  (one each to be pasted on Admission Form and ID Card Form)
   
• Qualifying Marksheet (attested photo copy) covering all 3 years *
   
• Duly filled up admission form
   
• Duly filled up ID Card Form
   
• Category Certificate for ST/SC/OBC (attested photo copy)*

* Original Documents are to be shown for verification at the time of Admission
 

• Fees can be paid by cash/Demand Draft/Pay Order.
• Course Fee for MEG: 3700, MAH: 3700, MPS: 3700, MCOM: 4900, MSW: 12100
• Fees in cash are to be paid at the counter of the Syndicate Bank on the college premises from 9am. to 1pm. (weekdays),
  9am. to 11am (Saturdays)
  [please attach a photocopy of the paid Bank Challan with the form.]
• Demand Draft/Pay Order for Course Fees to be prepared in favour of PI Code: SXC7016, payable at Kolkata [please write your Name & Course backside of the Demand Draft/Pay Order and also keep a photocopy of the Demand Draft/Pay Order]

Last date of submission of OPENMAT forms for MBA:
7 July  2012

Admission Dates
10 – 30 November, 2012

Commencement of session for MBA:
January 2013