In recent years, digital certificates have become a popular way of verifying academic credentials, especially in the online learning space. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), one of India’s premier distance learning institutions, offers digital certificates to its students upon the completion of their respective courses. In this blog, we will discuss the process of downloading a digital degree certificate from IGNOU.
Step 1: Visit the IGNOU website
To begin, visit the official IGNOU website at http://ignou.ac.in/. Once on the homepage, click on the “Student Zone” tab located on the top menu bar under “Student Support”.
Step 2: Access the Digital Degree Download Process
From the Student Zone page, scroll down to the bottom and click on the “Digital Degree“ link under the “Student Zone” section.
Step 3: Click on New Registration
Step 4: Fill the details
Go to choose programme then select your programme, your Name along with your enrolment number then enter the captcha and submit.
Step 5: Enter Mobile Number to receive OTP
An OTP will be sent to your mobile number / registered email address. Enter the OTP and click submit.
Step 6: Create Password
You will be asked to create your password, so please create your new password and remember the same for future use (also remember your username).
Step 7: Login
Again go to https://ignou.samarth.edu.in and login with credentials
Step 8: Click to My Certificates
Step 9: Click to All certificates & go to download
Step 10: Open the PDF
Once downloaded open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Reader for Signed Digital Degree.
Finally, it is important to verify the authenticity of your digital degree certificate. You can do this by visiting the official website of IGNOU and clicking on the “Verify Authenticity” link located under the “Student Zone” section. Here, you can enter the details of your digital degree certificate and check if it is valid.
In conclusion, the process of downloading a digital degree certificate from IGNOU is simple and straightforward. By following these steps, you can obtain a valid digital certificate that can be used for various purposes like job applications or further studies. It is important to note that digital degree certificates are gaining acceptance worldwide, and IGNOU’s digital certificates are no exception.
