Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) School of Law was established in the year 2005. It offers Certificate, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Law through Distance mode. It offers Ph.D. in Law in regular mode.
IGNOU offers admission twice a year – January & July cycles. Admission is done based on merit. Candidates can submit applications in either Online or Offline mode.
The Certificate courses in Law are offered for six months. Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma courses are offered for one year. Post Graduate Certificate is offered for six months. The duration of the Ph.D. course is three years.
Through this article, we would like to update you about IGNOU Law courses, fees, duration, mode, eligibility criteria and admission process.
IGNOU Law Courses, Eligibility, Fees & Duration – Certificate, Diploma, Ph.D.
IGNOU offers variousCertificate courses, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, Post Graduate Certificate and Ph.D. in Law courses. Except for Ph.D., every course in law conducted by IGNOU is through Distance mode. Ph.D. in Law is in Regular mode. Certificate course and Post Graduate Certificate is of 6 months duration, Diploma course and Post Graduate Diploma is of one-year duration. Ph.D. is of three years duration. Here is the duration and course fee of the various law courses conducted by IGNOU-
Course Name | Course Duration | Fees (Approx.) | Mode of Course |
Certificate in Anti-Human Trafficking (CAHT) | 6 Months | INR 1400 | Distance |
Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP) | 6 Months | INR 1800 | Distance |
Certificate in Human Rights (CHR) | 6 Months | INR 2400 | Distance |
Certificate in International Humanitarian Law (CIHL) | 6 Months | INR 2700 | Distance |
Certificate in Co-Operation, Co-Operative Law (CCLBL) | 6 Months | INR 8400 | Distance |
Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP) | 1 year | INR 8400 | Distance |
Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR) | 1 year | INR 10200 | Distance |
Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ) | 1 year | INR 10800 | Distance |
Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law (PGCCL) | 6 Months | INR 8400 | Distance |
Post Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice (PGCPP) | 6 Months | INR 9600 | Distance |
Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PHDLE) | 3 years | INR 16800 | Regular |
IGNOU Law Courses – Eligibility Criteria
For Certificate courses and Diploma courses, candidates must have passed 10+2 examinations from a recognized board Or Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) from IGNOU. For Post Graduate Diploma courses and Certificate in Co-Operation, Co-Operative Law (CCLBL), candidates must have passed Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
For Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law (PGCCL), the candidate must have passed Graduate in any discipline OR five-year BA LLB course (Fourth/Fifth-year student who passed three-years) from a recognized university. For Post Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice (PGCPP), the candidate must have passed a Graduate degree in Law, Science, Technology, Medicine OR five-year BA LLB course (Fourth/Fifth-year student who passed three-years) from a recognized university.
In the case of Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PHDLE), a candidate must have passed an LLM degree with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university.
Here is the detailed list of law courses at IGNOU and the Eligibility criteria for each one-
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Certificate in Anti-Human Trafficking (CAHT) | 10+2 examination from recognized board Or Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) from IGNOU |
Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP) | 10+2 examination from recognized board Or Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) from IGNOU |
Certificate in Human Rights (CHR) | 10+2 examination from recognized board Or Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) from IGNOU |
Certificate in International Humanitarian Law (CIHL) | 10+2 examination from recognized board Or Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) from IGNOU |
Certificate in Co-Operation, Co-Operative Law (CCLBL) | Any Graduate Degree |
Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP) | 10+2 examination from recognized board Or Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) from IGNOU |
Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR) | Graduate in any discipline |
Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ) | Graduate in any discipline |
Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law (PGCCL) | Graduate in any discipline OR five-year BA LLB course (Fourth/Fifth-year student who passed three-years) |
Post Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice (PGCPP) | Graduate degree in Law, Science, Technology, Medicine OR five-years BA LLB course (Fourth/Fifth-year student who passed three-years) |
Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PHDLE) | LLM with minimum 55% marks |
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IGNOU Admission Process 2022: Law Courses
IGNOU offers admission to Law courses for which candidates can apply through Online or Offline mode. Admission is done based on the merit of the previous examination.
Online Mode:
1. Visit the official website of the university.
2. Click on ‘Register Online’ and click on the ‘Fresh Registration’ option.
3. Next, click on ‘Register Yourself’ and fill up the information.
4. Make a unique ID and password.
5. Log in using ID and password and fill the information required.
6. Upload the required documents, pay application fees and submit the application.
Offline Mode:
1. Visit the nearest regional centre of IGNOU.
2. Submit the application form along with a Demand Draft (DD) in favour of IGNOU to pay the application fees.
3. An application confirmation message will be received via post, email or message within 45 business days.
Application Fees: INR 200
Documents required for submitting Application:
1. Passport size Photograph
2. Signature
3. Age Proof (10th Passing Certificate/Birth Certificate)
4. Academic Certificates and Marksheets
5. Experience Certificate (if Any)
6. Category Certificate (if Applicable)
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