IGNOU invites Applications for “Information Security” Programmes 2012

The Indira Gandhi National Open University’s (IGNOU) School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET) has started several new programmes which have been made keeping in mind the market requirements. The programs on offer provide knowledge enhancement, skills development and help in preparing an individual for job placements in the market. 

SOVET invites applications for the following courses for the year 2012-13:

• PG Diploma in Information Security (PGDIS)
• Advanced Certificate in Information Security (ACISE)

These programmes spread awareness about how to secure personal or professional data and prevent it from being hacked.

The last date to apply for the advanced certificate programme and the PG Diploma programme is 30 July 2012 with late fee of Rs. 200 up to 14 August 2012.


“These programmes aim to raise high professional ethics in the individuals and students towards providing information security and makes one competent enough to acquire the necessary skills and techniques to ensure protection against any infiltration,” said programme coordinator, Ms. Urshla Kant, Assistant Professor, SOVET, IGNOU.


The PG Diploma in Information Security (PGDIS) is a one year course with an exit option of PG Certificate in Information Security (PGCIS) after successful completion of first semester and 32 credits of worth. Students can complete this programme in a maximum period of three years.

The Advanced Certificate in Information Security (ACISE) is a six months course with an exit option of Certificate in Information Security (CISE) after successful completion of first three courses of 12 Credits.


“The programme has been designed to prepare the youth to experiment and learn the skills and techniques needed for providing protection and security to the information available in the virtual environment and to make learners both responsible and smart net users. The eligibility to apply for this course is 10th pass or its equivalent,” added Kant.

Eligibility Criteria for Applying to PG Diploma and Advanced Certificate in Information Security Programme by IGNOU:

The applicant should be graduate in B.Sc. Computer Science, BCA, B. Tech (Computer Science), B. Tech (IT) or Bachelor Degree in any discipline or its equivalent from a recognised University/ Institute with CIT/CIC/ACISE/CISE from IGNOU or a Certificate in Computer Science/Computer Application from a govt. recognized institute with a minimum duration of six months or studied Computer Course as part of the curriculum in Bachelor/PG Degree or bachelor degree in any discipline or its equivalent from the recognized university/ institute with one year working experience in computer application/ IT.


Application Process

The application form is available in common prospectus which can be purchased from Headquarter, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi and regional centres of IGNOU and the same duly completed along with programme fee in the form of Demand Draft i.e Rs.8000/- for Ist semester of PGDIS and Rs. 4000/- for ACISE and attested mark sheets and certificates in support of the educational qualifications can be submitted to the concerned Regional Centre.

Source: Official Website of IGNOU

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