Diploma in Nursing Administration at IGNOU

If you are looking at Diploma in Nursing Administration, IGNOU in Delhi runs it as a 1-year, full-time diploma course. The total fee on record is ₹9,600, which works out to about ₹10,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers anatomy, physiology, nursing care and community health, with long clinical postings.

IGNOU is a other institute, founded in 1985. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IGNOU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means anatomy, physiology, nursing care and community health, with long clinical postings. Typical first jobs: staff nurse in hospitals and community health roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask IGNOU for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IGNOU before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Nursing Administration, you usually need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state nursing entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IGNOU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state nursing entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IGNOU on its website (ignou.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of Between 70% and 80%, an average package of ₹8 lakh and a highest package of ₹16 lakh at IGNOU. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IGNOU runs 9 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Online Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHEOL)
• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Diploma in Horticulture
• Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing Finance and Accounting
• Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education
• Diploma in Womens Empowerment and Development
• Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in anatomy? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹9,600 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IGNOU compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Delhi?