Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) was established in 1985 by an Act of Parliament, with a view to democratise education and reaching the unreached. IGNOU has now emerged as the largest University in the world. It has mandate to cover large segments of population across the length and breadth of the country particularly the disadvantaged groups of society engaged in various vocations and professions and unemployed youth. The primary emphasis is on innovation, flexibility and cost-effectiveness of education. The University follows a learner-centric approach. It has successfully adopted a policy of openness and flexibility in terms of relaxed entry qualifications and provision for multiple entry and exit, pace, place of study, etc.
In addition, IGNOU also has the responsibility to promote and develop distance education system in India.

Courses in Gurukul Vidyapeeth Affiliated from IGNOU:
B.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering)
B.Tech. (Electronics & Communication Engineering)
B.Tech. (Civil Engineering)
B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering)
Diploma in Engineering (IGNOU): CSE, CIVIL, ECE, MECH, EE
Contact Address:
Coordination Cell (IGNOU-VIEP Project),
New Academic Complex,
School of Engineering and Technology, Block C, Room no.113,
IGNOU Campus,
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, 110068, INDIA
Phone : 011-32719636, 011-32719635, 011-32088853,011-29572925