ODL in IGNOU stands for Open and Distance Learning. It is an educational mode that grants students the freedom to learn at their own pace and convenience. The ODL system is a facility for promoting, supporting, re-engineering, and disseminating innovations in Open and Distance Learning. IGNOU is a renowned institution in India that offers a wide range of Diploma, Degree, and Certificate courses through open and distance learning. The programs of IGNOU are given for ODL, Online, and Fixed Learner Intake. The online and ODL programs of IGNOU are heavily offered on academic performance rather than entrance test inclusion. Recently, IGNOU has added several fresh courses in an online mode such as MCA, BCA, MBA, Certificate in French, and Spanish, etc. . Some recently added IGNOU ODL programs are PGDRD, DHORT, MSC FSQM, etc. . The course fee for ODL programs varies depending on the course, and the registration fee is Rs. 6100.