IGNOU Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies Online Details

Post graduate diplomas awarded through online mode by IGNOU are fully recognized and treated as equivalent to conventional awards under UGC regulations. This equivalence applies to learners enrolled in the PGDEVSOL programme for the July 2026 session. Candidates can verify academic details on the admission portal at ignouiop.samarth.edu.in while registering. If portal details fail to display properly, students should raise a query through the iGRAM portal at igram.ignou.ac.in.

IGNOU charges separate project and practical evaluation fees of 300 rupees per course for up to 4 credits and 500 rupees per course for above 4 credits. This rule applies across all academic programmes from the January 2023 admission cycle onwards during Term-End Examination form filling. Learners must submit fees online on the TEE portal using debit cards, credit cards, or net banking. If an online transaction fails, candidates should verify payment status with their concerned Regional Centre.

Incomplete online application forms or entries with false information and wrong course choices are summarily rejected by IGNOU without any prior intimation. This condition applies strictly to candidates applying for the PGDEVSOL programme on the Samarth admission portal at ignouiop.samarth.edu.in. Applicants must upload clear scanned documents under 200 KB and verify preview entries before final submission. If a submitted application is rejected due to errors, candidates must submit a fresh registration in the next admission cycle.

IGNOU refunds the full programme fee prior to admission confirmation and deducts 15 percent capped at 2,000 rupees after confirmation. This refund policy applies for the July 2026 admission session, which closed on 13 October 2026. Applicants must initiate cancellation directly through applicant login on the Samarth portal at ignouiop.samarth.edu.in instead of emailing iGRAM. If the cancellation request is submitted after 60 days from the admission closing date, no refund is granted.

Providing a valid APAAR ID is mandatory for all candidates registering for IGNOU online programmes. This rule applies to learners applying for the PGDEVSOL programme during the July 2026 session on the Samarth portal at ignouiop.samarth.edu.in. Applicants must enter their APAAR ID during the registration step after clicking New Registration. If candidates encounter issues generating their APAAR ID, they must access the help link available on the main online portal.

Candidates must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognized university to qualify for the IGNOU PGDEVSOL programme. This requirement applies to all applicants registering for the July 2026 session on the Samarth admission portal at ignouiop.samarth.edu.in. Applicants who completed a two-year degree before 1998-99 must complete a one-year bridge course. If eligibility documents fail verification during processing, IGNOU rejects the application without refunding the registration fee.

The last date to submit online applications for the IGNOU PGDEVSOL programme was 13 October 2026. This deadline applied to all candidates seeking admission for the July 2026 session on the Samarth online portal at ignouiop.samarth.edu.in. Applicants were required to complete registration, document upload, and fee payment before midnight on that date. Candidates who missed the closing date must wait for IGNOU to open the next online admission window.

IGNOU does not provide printed study materials to students enrolled in online programmes like PGDEVSOL. This rule applies to all learners admitted through the Samarth portal at ignouiop.samarth.edu.in for the July 2026 session. Admitted online students must access digital learning materials through the eGyanKosh repository or the IGNOU e-Content mobile application. If learners prefer printed study books, they must enrol in the programme offered in ODL mode instead.

IGNOU requires passport photographs and signatures in JPEG format under 100 KB, while educational and category certificates must be in JPEG or PDF format under 200 KB. These document upload limits apply to all PGDEVSOL applicants registering for the July 2026 session on the Samarth portal at ignouiop.samarth.edu.in. Applicants must scan clear copies directly from original documents before uploading. If file upload fails due to size limits, candidates must compress images before re-attempting submission.

IGNOU charges a fee of 1,000 rupees per course for Indian students seeking early declaration of Term-End Examination results. This facility applies to learners who are selected for job posts or applying for further studies before normal results are released. Candidates must submit documentary proof alongside their online application on the gateway portal to the concerned Evaluation Centre. If documentary evidence is missing, the Student Evaluation Division will not process the early declaration request.

Learners with a disability of 40 percent or more are given an additional two years beyond the maximum duration prescribed for IGNOU programmes. This relaxation applies to eligible candidates enrolled in diploma and degree courses, including PGDEVSOL for the July 2026 session. Candidates must upload a valid PwBD certificate in JPEG or PDF format under 200 KB on ignouiop.samarth.edu.in. If the disability certificate is invalid or missing, standard duration rules apply without extension.

IGNOU refunds the full programme fee minus only the registration fee for applicants who opt for soft copy study materials and request cancellation. This rule applies to candidates registering for online programmes like PGDEVSOL for the July 2026 session on ignouiop.samarth.edu.in. Learners must initiate cancellation directly through the applicant login on the Samarth portal instead of contacting iGRAM. If the request is submitted after 60 days from the admission closing date, IGNOU grants no refund.

IGNOU charges a fee of 750 rupees per course for learners seeking improvement of marks in theory examinations. This facility applies to students who have completed their programme and submit their application within six months of grade card issuance. Candidates must send the prescribed application form and demand draft to the Registrar, Student Evaluation Division, at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. If the maximum duration of the programme has expired, IGNOU does not permit performance improvement.

IGNOU accepts online fee payments using Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, and UPI modes. This payment policy applies to candidates submitting fees for the PGDEVSOL programme during the July 2026 session on ignouiop.samarth.edu.in. Applicants must select their preferred payment gateway in the final step of registration after previewing uploaded documents. If an online fee transaction fails or encounters an error, learners should verify payment status before initiating a fresh transaction.

IGNOU requires candidates to create a username between 8 to 16 characters and an alphanumeric password between 8 to 16 characters long. This requirement applies to applicants registering for the PGDEVSOL online programme during the July 2026 session on ignouiop.samarth.edu.in. Candidates must click New Registration and submit an active email ID and mobile number to receive account credentials via SMS and email. If account details do not arrive, applicants should use the credential recovery features available on the login screen.