Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOU
and
CSI Colleges Madurai
Convergence Programmes are part of the Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOU
Schemes targeting the student community already enrolled in regular modes of study.
It helps them to fruitfully use their extra time and energy to acquire an additional
certificate / Diploma of their own choice simultaneously, which would help
them to gain extra potential in their job pursuits. CSI Group of Colleges (CSI Arts and Science College, CSI
College of Education and CSI College of Nursing have been recognized as partner institutions for
convergence Programme.
The courses offered in the following study centers are :
Partnership Institution
Introduction
The Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOU was
established by an Act of Parliament in 1985. IGNOU Degrees / Diplomas /
Certificates are recognized by all the member institutions of the Association of Indian Universities - AIU
and at par with Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates of all Indian Universities / Deemed Universities / Institutions.
Its Objectives are :
Democratizing higher education by taking it to the doorsteps of the learners.
Providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it irrespective of age, region, religion and gender.
Offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocational orientation to the courses.
Promoting and developing distance education in India.
Setting and maintaining standards in distance education in the country as an apex body.
Course Preparation
Learning material is specially prepared by teams of experts drawn from different Universities and
specialized Institutions in the area throughout the country. Similarly audio and video cassettes are
produced in consultation with the course writers.
Credit System
The University follows the Credit System for its programmes. Each credit in the system is equivalent
to 30 hours of student study comprising all learning activities such as reading and comprehending the print
materials, listening to audio, watching video, attending counseling sessions,
teleconference and writing assignment responses. Completion of an academic programme requires successful completion of
the assignments, practical projects and the term-end examination of each course in a programme.
Support Services
It is provided by the center. The contact classes will be handled by our own faculty and experts drawn
from the field of specialization. The students can avail all the facilities of the institution like
library, Laboratory, Web surfing, Computers etc.,
Programme Delivery
Most of the Instructions are imparted through distance education methodology and face -to-face mode as per the
requirement.
Evaluation System
It differs from conventional evaluation systems. It follows as multi-tire system as
1. Self-assessment exercise within each unit of study.
2. Continuous evaluation mainly through assignments which are tutor marked, practical
assignments and seminar / workshops / extended contact programmes.
3. The term-end examinations.
4. Project works.
Term-end Examinations
The university conducts Term-end Examination twice an year in the months of June and December.
Students will be permitted to appear for the term-end examinations subject to conditions already
mentioned.
Examination fee of Rs.50/- per course is required to be paid at the stipulated time in the study
centers and late payment will earn penalty.
Partnership Programmes
With IGNOU, the CSI Colleges, Madurai have been functioning as partnership Institutions
in offering IGNOU Courses at Madurai.
Appropriate subjects are selected by Institutions based on their faculty and infrastructural facilities
available. These courses are offered at Certificate or Diploma level with the fees prescribed by IGNOU.
The socially and academically relevant programmes can be selected by the students according to their
needs and interest. It is a convergence of Open and Conventional Educational Systems for the benefit of
students who enroll in the Partnership Institutions.
Centers of Partnership
CSI Colleges of DM and R are the partners in the programme. According to the resources available,
the courses are offered for easy access to the students during their free time and weekends. The classes
will be conducted considering the convenience of Teacher and Students. The free time and space available
will be used for the betterment of students and success depends on mutual commitment of staff and students.
Dual degree is belieced to empower the students and offer facility to avoid waste of time and energy of the youth.
Similarly Teachers with willing heart and mind take this opportunities in the CSI Colleges Madurai to serve the student
community with commitment and services.
Empowerment for Employment
A student of B.Ed in addition can acquire a certificate in Functional English CFE and Certificate in Computing - CIC
in the same academic year and he will definitely at better position in the job market. Similarly a graduate with
PG Diploma in Operation Management or Certificate in Business Skill will have advantage in placement.
Student of Nursing with Diploma in Nursing administration - DNA or a Certificate in Laboratory Techniques
will find easy access to a job. Thus the programmes are designed to empower those who are willing to
take extra pain and work.
Free Time and Extra Energy
These two are the strength and weakness of a student unless properly channelized by the system. We do the process
to harvest their potentials in sharpening their ability to their advantage. Utilization of better opportunities
available at the doorsteps will enhance ones total personality over their peers.
Its a right place, to make a right choice.
The courses offered in the following study centers are :
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Madurai
Study Center - I
C.S.I. College of Education
Pasumalaui, Madurai - 04 Ph: 0452-6455655
1. M.A [Education] -- IGNOU, Madurai
2. P.G. Diploma in Higher Education [PGDHE] -- IGNOU, Madurai
3. Diploma in Primary Education [DPE] -- IGNOU, Madurai
4. Certificate in Elementary Teacher Education [CETE] -- IGNOU, Madurai
5. Certificate in Guidance [CIG] -- IGNOU, Madurai
6. Certificate in Computing [CIC] -- IGNOU, Madurai
7. Certificate in Teaching of English [CTE] -- IGNOU, Madurai
8. Certificate in Functional English [CFE] -- IGNOU, Madurai
9. Certificate in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics [CTPM] -- IGNOU, Madurai
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Madurai
Study Center - II
C.S.I. College of Arts and Science
K.Pudur, Madurai - 07 Ph: 0452-2561443
1. M.Sc [Maths]-- IGNOU, Madurai
2. M.Com -- IGNOU, Madurai
3. B.Com -- IGNOU, Madurai
4. Bachelor of Computer Application [BCA] -- IGNOU, Madurai
5. Certificate in Business Skill [CBS] -- IGNOU, Madurai
6. Bachelor of Preparatory [BPP] -- IGNOU, Madurai
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Madurai
Study Center - III
C.S.I. College of Education
Pasumalaui, Madurai - 04 Ph: 0452-2370676
1. Diploma in Nursing Administration [DNA] -- IGNOU, Madurai
2. Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education [DNHE] -- IGNOU, Madurai
3. Certificate in Laboratory Techniques [CLT]-- IGNOU, Madurai
4. Certificate in Food and Nutrition [CFN]-- IGNOU, Madurai
Updated : SEP 2008
