IGNOU is a Central University established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 (Act No. 50 of 1985). IGNOU Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates are recognised by all the member institutions of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and are at par with Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates of all Indian Universities / Deemed Universities / Institutions.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University was eatablished by an Act of Parliament in 1985 to achieve the following objects -

Democratising higher education by taking it to the doorsteps of th learners.

Providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it irrespective of age, region, religion and gender.

Offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocational orientation to the courses.

Promoting and developing distance education in India.
Setting and maintaining standards in distance education in the country as an apex body. To know more about IGNOU

IGNOU Offers "Round the Year Admission" under the ' Walk-In-Admission' Scheme. Candidates can avail admission application forms and prospectus at the office of the IGNOU Partner Institute Uttar Barpeta College, Barpeta.

Courses Offered By IGNOU
Diploma in Turism Studies
Certificate in Disaster Management
Certificate in Environmental Studies
Certificate in Rural Development
Certificate in Business Skill
Diploma in Youths in Development Work
Certificate in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics
Certificate in Computing