IGNOU Convergence Scheme

The Indira Gandhi National Open University established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, is one of the leading Universities in the world with knowledge and capabilities in the area of open and distance learning. In order to meet the projected XI plan access rates for tertiary education, it has taken several steps. During the year 2008-09 a new initiative was taken to involve well established educational institutions, to achieve the projected targets related to access and equity in higher education. A convergence between the conventional university system and the open and the distance learning system through enhanced and optimal utilisation of physical facilities, intellectual and knowledge resources in colleges is aimed at through Convergence Scheme St Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa is one of the partner institutions chosen by IGNOU, under Convergence Scheme. As a partner institution St Xavier's College is granted permission to offer undergraduate, post graduate, certificate and diploma programms of IGNOU. The Convergence Scheme provides for a combination of printed self learning course material, face to face academic counseling enabled by technology.

For details, students are advised to contact Mr. B.Rajasekhar, co-ordinator, Convergence Scheme IGNOU (Phone no: 9420161490; email ID: r_bathini@redifmail.com.)