How to get degree certificate from IGNOU? (20th to 37th Convocation)

How to get degree certificate from IGNOU – If you’re an IGNOU student who has completed your program and are now waiting for your degree certificate, this guide will walk you through the steps on how to get your degree certificate from IGNOU. Whether you’ve graduated from a Master’s, Bachelor’s, Post Graduate Diploma, or Diploma program, here’s everything you need to know.

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Convocation Dates and Certificate Distribution

IGNOU organizes convocation ceremonies periodically, and the certificates for eligible students are issued after each convocation. The most recent convocations, along with the corresponding term-end exams, are as follows:

• 20th to 32nd Convocation: December 2007 to June 2018
• 33rd Convocation: February 17, 2020 (Term-end exams: December 2018, June 2019)
• 34th Convocation (Virtual Mode): April 15, 2021 (Term-end exams: December 2019, June 2020)
• 35th Convocation: April 26, 2022 (Term-end exams: December 2020, June 2021)
• 36th Convocation: April 3, 2023 (Term-end exams: December 2021, June 2022)
• 37th Convocation: February 20, 2024 (Term-end exams: December 2022, June 2023)

Certificates for Master’s, Bachelor’s, Post Graduate Diploma, and Diploma Programs are sent to the regional centers where students have opted to receive them. However, certificates for Post Graduate Certificate and Certificate programs are available at the IGNOU Headquarters.

Steps to Get Your Degree Certificate from IGNOU

If you haven’t received your degree certificate or diploma, here’s what you need to do:

1. Check Certificate Availability
   • If you haven’t received your degree certificate, find out where it was sent. It could be at your regional center (for Master’s, Bachelor’s, Post Graduate Diploma, and Diploma) or at the IGNOU Headquarters (for Post Graduate Certificate and Certificate programs).
2. Apply Online for Your Certificate
   • If your certificate has been sent but you haven’t received it yet, you can apply online to request it. You’ll need to:
     • Register on the IGNOU website if you haven’t already.
     • Log in to fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents (such as your IGNOU ID card and grade card or provisional certificate) in JPG/JPEG format (file size up to 100KB).
3. Pay the Required Fee
   • For Post Graduate Certificate and Certificate programs (for students in the 34th to 37th convocations), there is a fee of Rs. 200. Students who graduated in the 20th to 33rd convocations do not need to pay any fee for these programs.
   • You can pay the fee online using your Debit/Credit Card (Master/Visa/Rupay) or Net Banking.
4. Acknowledge Payment
   • After successfully completing the payment, print the acknowledgement receipt. If you don’t receive the acknowledgement immediately, please wait for 48 hours.

Certificate Collection: Where to Get It

• Master’s, Bachelor’s, Post Graduate Diploma, and Diploma Program Certificates: These are sent to your chosen regional center. Contact the concerned regional center for more details. You can find the address and email of your regional center by logging into your account.
• Post Graduate Certificate and Certificate Program Certificates: These are available at the IGNOU Headquarters.

If you still have any concerns, here’s how you can get assistance:

• For Degree, Diploma, or Post Graduate Diploma Certificates: Contact the regional center where your certificate was sent. You can find their contact details on the IGNOU website.
• For Post Graduate Certificate and Certificate Program Certificates: Reach out to the IGNOU Headquarters at 011-29572224 or email [email protected].

Additional Queries and Issues

• If there are any issues with the payment of the convocation fee, you can reach out to the IGNOU convocation team at 011-29572209 or email [email protected].
• For any further questions regarding the process or status of your certificate, the regional center and headquarters will be happy to assist you.

Conclusion

Getting your degree certificate from IGNOU is a straightforward process, but it’s important to follow the necessary steps for successful registration, payment, and document submission. By following this guide, you’ll be able to easily obtain your degree certificate and get one step closer to your academic achievements.

For more information and to register for receiving certificates for old convocations, you can visit the official website at the following link: Click here