The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for admission to master's and bachelor's degree programmes till August 31.

Candidates will have to pay a late fee of Rs.200 with the application.

The courses include Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management, Master of Arts in English, Hindi, History, Political Science, M.Com, Public Administration, Sociology, Economics, Rural Development, Library and Information Science, and Tourism Management.

The bachelor's degree programme includes courses in Arts, Commerce, Science, Computer Application, Tourism Studies, Library and Information Sciences, and Bachelor of Social Work.

Applications can be downloaded from the website: www.ignou.ac.in

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be an Indian student
• Be enrolled in a master's or bachelor's degree programme at IGNOU
• Meet the academic requirements set by IGNOU
• Not be receiving any other scholarship or financial aid

1. Visit the IGNOU website at www.ignou.ac.in
2. Download the application form and fill it out carefully
3. Attach the required documents, including proof of admission and academic records
4. Pay the late fee of Rs.200 and submit the application
5. Wait for the scholarship committee to review and approve the application