IGNOU CCH Admission 2026:- Students are invited to apply for IGNOU CCH program for the current admissions session July 2026. Registration is open for already registered nurses/ RNRM/Ayurveda practitioners in online mode. Application form is accessible on IGNOU SAMARTH portal along with processing fee of INR 300/-(non-refundable). Late fee of INR 200/- is also charged by the university for late submission. Hence, a duly filled application form has to be submitted online before on the 15th July 2026 is last date. Students are advised to read admission guidelines, course eligibility before proceeding ahead to avoid any mishap. Apply now and visit IGNOU official webpage @ignou.ac.in for detailed updates.
IGNOU CCH Admission July 2026 Latest Updates
- IGNOU CCH Admission 25th May 2026 has started for eligible candidates. Applications for the Certificate in Community Health programme can be submitted online through the IGNOU Samarth Portal. The last date to apply is 15th July 2026. Source
IGNOU CCH Course Admission 2026
CCH full form is certificate in community health. It is a certificate course specializing in community health. Which helps in improving the skill and knowledge of registered nurses/ RNRM/Ayurveda practitioners and competent for primary health care services. CCH is offered in open and distance learning mode under the school of health science. It runs for the course length of 6 months in English medium. However, the course can be extended for a maximum duration of 2 years. This program is approved by UGC-DEB and was developed in collaboration with the ministry of health and family welfare, government of India. Students can contact program coordinator Dr. Reeta Devi through reetadevi@ignou.ac.in.
IGNOU CCH Courses Highlighted Table
| Highlights | Details |
| Program name | Certificate in community health |
| Eligibility | GNM/B.Sc. Nursing/PB B.Sc. Nursing/ Ayurveda Graduates with BAMS |
| course duration | Maximum Six months and maximum two years. |
| Type | Certificate |
| Course fee | INR 15,000/- |
| Mode of examination | Semester wise |
| Admission criteria | Merit based |
| Approved by | UGC-DEB |
| Medium | English |
Online Application Process For IGNOU CCH Program
It is advisable to read instructions and guidelines laid out by the university regarding admission before filling the form. Changes and corrections are only allowed before the submission of the form, hence students must fill all the details with utmost care.
- Access application on https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/.
- Register yourself, with a mobile number and email ID.
- Create your username and password.
- Otp will be mail or sms for verification purposes.
- Login with the credentials and proceed to fill required details.
- Enter correct educational and personal details.
- Select an interested program and fill in the correct course details.
- Upload scanned signature, photo and relevant documents.
- Make online fee payment as prescribed by the university.
- Preview all the details and submit the form.
- Save or print out the online application form for reference.
Who Can Apply For IGNOU CCH Program?
As IGNOU has started the admission process for CCH Program, only eligible students with following qualification can apply. Only registered GNM/B.Sc. Nursing/PB B.Sc. Nursing/Ayurveda Graduates with BAMS can apply for the program. However, admission will be given to only those students sponsored by respective state governments. Certificate in community health is a 16 credit course, which will be delivered in English medium. University has not mentioned any lower or upper age limit, so students of any age group can apply for the course. Admission to Certificate in community health program is open to both working professionals and students with above qualification.
What Documents Are To Be Submitted For IGNOU CCH Admission?
Following documents are to be submitted for admission to certificate in community health program.
- Class 12th marksheet and certificate.
- Class 10th certificate and marksheet.
- Aadhaar card, voter ID, pan card for identity verification.
- Caste certificate if applicable.
- Experience certificate if applicable.
- Recent colored photo and scanned signature under 100kb size in JPG format.
IGNOU CCH Course Admission Fees 2026
Students looking for a low cost open university offering Certificate in community health can opt for Indira Gandhi national open university. It offers a CCH program in distance mode along with an affordable fee. Which makes IGNOU desirable among working professionals, students and especially individuals facing financial challenges.
Check out the detailed fee structure of the IGNOU CCH program given below.
| Particulars | Fee |
| Total program fee | INR 15,000/- |
| Registration fee | INR 300/- |
| Examination fee for per theory course | INR 200/- |
| University development fee | INR 400/- |
Study Material For IGNOU CCH Program for Admission 2026
IGNOU CCH self learning study material is accessible online on IGNOU website for Admission 2026. It is also available in printed form and in digital version via E-GYANKOSH website. At the time of admission, students are offered a 15% program fee concession if they opt for soft copy study material. To access digitized study material for certificate in community health program, follow the steps given below.
- Go to IGNOU E-GYANKLOSH wbeiste-https://egyankosh.ac.in
- Click the link – IGNOU SEFL LEARNING STUDY MATERIAL.
- Choose SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE.
- Click on LEVEL.
- Choose CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.
- Press on CURRENT and choose TOPIC.
- Choose BLOCK.
- Select UNIT and click on VIEW/OPEN button to download/print or VIEW the study material.
IGNOU Scholarship And Fee Waiver 2026
Indira Gandhi national open university offers program fee exemption to students belonging to SC/ST category. However individuals are not eligible for the exemption if they are employed, availing another scholarship, and if parents income exceeds more than INR 2.5 lakhs. Applicants have to submit an income certificate issued by an Authorized Government Agency. However, students have to pay registration fee, development fee, convocation fee, term end examination fee, etc.
IGNOU also offers a fee waiver to jail inmates admitted in programs without project / practical / workshop / field work / seminar components. Only one inmate is admitted in a particular session, and they have to submit an Aadhaar card if the individual is availing financial assistance from the university.
Also, learners enrolled in IGNOU can avail government of India scholarship through National Scholarship Portal –https://scholarships.gov.in/.
Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship, students belonging to SC category can avail for financial assistance. Read details on SC scholarship PDF and for ST category information is available on ST scholarship PDF and ST scholarship detail PDF.
IGNOU CCH Course Admission 2026 Syllabus
Certificate in community health is a 6 month program with a total of 18 credits. It has two theories and one practical.
| Program code | Program name | Credit |
| BNS 41 | Foundations of Community Health | 4 – theory |
| BNS 42 | Primary Health Care in Common Conditions | 4 – theory |
| BNSL 43 | Public Health and Primary Health Care Skills | 10 – practical |
| Total credits | 18 | |
IGNOU CCH Admission FAQ :-
Q1. What is the last date for CCH admission 2026?
Ans:- The last date to apply for the IGNOU Certificate in Community Health (CCH) admission for the July 2026 academic session is 15th July 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the IGNOU Samarth Admission Portal before the deadline.
Q2. How do I get a CCH certificate?
Ans:- The Certificate Course in Community Health (CCH) is a one-year certification program offered by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.
