Diploma in Creative Writing in English at IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad

If you are looking at Diploma in Creative Writing in English, IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad runs it as a 1-year, full-time diploma course. Fees for the full course come to ₹1,800 – ₹15,500.

IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad is a public/government institute, founded in 1988. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad as a group.

300

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

To be considered for Diploma in Creative Writing in English, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad'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 polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad 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.

IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad runs 10 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education
• Diploma in Dairy Technology
• Diploma in Tourism Studies
• Diploma in Creative Writing in Hindi (DCH)
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Diploma in Retailing
• Diploma in HIV and Family Education
• Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables
• Advanced Diploma in Construction Management (ADCM)

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

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Creative Writing in English genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹1,800 – ₹15,500 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad compare with other colleges offering UGD?