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The Scheme is titled "Convergence Scheme". IGNOU Convergence Scheme converges the
best of Open and Distance Learning systems(ODL) and Conventional Educational Systems.
The objective of the scheme is to achieve the targets set out in the Eleventh Plan
Document for Higher Education.
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The Scheme jointly conceived by University Grants Commission(UGC), Indira Gandhi
National Open University (IGNOU), Distance Education Council(DEC) and All India
Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the guidance of the Ministry of Human
Resources Development , aims to focus on enchancing the quality and quanyity of
education delivery in the context of social dimensions of the country, with a thrust
on capacity buliding and strengthening of the conventional university and collegiate
education system.
Convergence of the face-to-face mode teaching departments of conventional universities
with their distance education directorates/ correspondance course wings as also
with open universities/ institutions offering distance education, shall be impressed
upon to bridge the gap in distance and conventional face-to-face mode of education.
A top quality education is the only thing that would differentiate you from competition
in today’s professional environment. It is essential to explore your potential and
build a strong base for a professional career. Imperial College enables the students
aspiring for top quality education to choose the right course which is probably
one of the most important decisions they will ever have to face. We aim to work
towards enabling our students in getting the right education in the right environment
that would in turn make their future bright.
There are more than 400 Partner Institutions offering around 150 IGNOU programmes
and 75000 students enrolled under the IGNOU Convergence Scheme. The Partner Institutions
in the rural areas have benefited a large number of r ural students especially women
students who are otherwise deprived of higher education/vocational education. To
mention few, the Computer Literacy Program of Ignou which is a non-credit programme
has influenced in imparting the computer skills to the common men and women through
the Partner Institutions in the north-Eastern region and Eastern region of rural
area.