The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), headquartered in New Delhi, is India’s central open and distance learning university, established in 1985 to provide accessible, quality higher education to all, claiming to be the world’s largest university with over 4 million students. It offers a vast range of programs (certificates, diplomas, degrees, doctorates) through distance education, promoting standards for open learning across India and functioning as a national resource center. IGNOU is recognized by UGC and other bodies, ensuring its degrees are valid for competitive exams and employment.
