The Global Open University (TGOU), Nagaland has been established by an Act of State Legislature under "The Global Open University Act 2006" (Act 3 of 2006) by the Government of Nagaland. After receiving the assent from the His Excellency, Governor of Nagaland, the establishment of the university was notified in Government Gazette vide notification number Law/Act-10/2006 on dated 18th September 200
6. The Distance Education Council, New Delhi has recognised the Global Open University (TGOU), Nagaland vide letter DEC/GOU/NGL/Recog/2008/8685 dated 2nd June 2008. The Global Open University (TGOU), Nagaland is empowered to award degree as specified under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956 vide UGC Letter No. 4- 2/2007 (CPP-1) dated 26th February 2008. The Global Open University (TGOU), Nagaland is administered by a Governing Council. The Council has distinguished dignitaries among its members having representatives of Nagaland Government, an educationist of repute and an academician nominated by Pro-Chancellor. The Academic Council is responsible for all academic matters. The Global Open University (TGOU) has interim headquarters at Dimapur (Nagaland). The Global Open University (TGOU) Campus has well-equipped physical and academic infrastructure with workshop, laboratories, computer lab and library. The Act of The Global Open University (TGOU), Nagaland permits the university to offer programmes through online mode across the country and abroad. The Global Open University (TGOU), Nagaland has become a pioneer in India by introducing Technology Enabled Learning (TeL) and on demand online Examinations to pursue its mission of providing means for ”Self – Paced, Self – Styled” any time, any where learning. The Global Open University (TGOU) was established by Government of Nagaland to achieve the following objectives:
» Accommodation of those who could not get entry into the conventional system.
» Democratizing higher education by taking it to doorstep of the students
» Expansion of Higher Education Opportunity
» Promoting and developing distance and online education in India and Abroad
» Offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocational orientation of the courses. PROMINENT FEATURES:
The Global Open University (TGOU) has certain unique features such as:
» University recognised by DEC, New Delhi
» International Jurisdiction
» Hazel free admission process
» Independent Study: flexibility in terms of place, pace and duration of study.
» International Student support services network
» Use modern information and communication technologies
» On Demand Online Examination examination and results are also announced the next day.
» Affordable fee structure
» Socially and academically relevant programmes based on students' needs analysis
» UGC approved syllabus
» All Courses as per UGC approved nomenclatures.
» Scholarship to needy and intelligent students. The Government of Nagaland have allotted the Government buildings and youth hostels for conducting Tourism, Hotel Management, Catering Technology and other job oriented courses for the benefit of young boys and girls from Nagaland. The Government of Nagaland has been approached for allowing the civil hospitals and animal husbandry campus to be used by “The Global Open University. Nagaland for conducting Theory and Practical classes of UG, PG and other research programmes. As of now “The Global Open University (TGOU), Nagaland” have 30 Departments for conducting different programmes including Doctoral, Master's, Bachelor's, Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma Programmes in the field of IT, Management, Engineering, Paramedical, Hospitality and Tourism etc. In continuation of its primary objective of increasing access to higher education, “The Global Open University (TGOU), Nagaland” has pioneered the latest concept of Technology Enabled Learning (TeL) and this mode of education empowers the student for anywhere, anytime education that offers M.Phil, Master's, Bachelor's, Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma Programmes in the field of IT, Management, Engineering, Paramedical, Hospitality and Tourism etc. The focus area is the community which can not pursue higher education due to their constraints of geography, time, economy or social status. Apex Foundation, which is the Exclusive Learning Resource Provider for “The Global Open University (TGOU), Nagaland". delivers the programmes through the Web Portal and authorised e- Learning Points spread across the country and abroad. These e-Learning Points act as an access point for the purpose of advising, counseling, spot admission, or rendering any assistance required by the student in the context of the University's Technology Enabled Learning (TeL) Programme. The University uses a strong nationwide network of e-Learning Points to fulfill its mission of online education. This enables a student to choose an e-Learning Point that is easily accessible to them. To improve the quality of education, University authorised e-Learning Points will be equipped with an effective interactive Technology Enabled Learning (TeL) System. All courses offered by “The Global Open University (TGOU), Nagaland are as per the Nomenclature specified by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi that makes these courses universally acceptable.
“The Global Open University (TGOU), Nagaland" revises its curriculum periodically as per the industry requirements and offers latest subjects and technologies empowering the students to get the latest skills to be employable. Learning Resource Provider also has industry tie ups with different Multinational Companies, Banks, Financial Institutions, Hotels & Restaurants, Hospitals, Clinics and other establishments to give hands-on industry exposure to the students. “The Global Open University (TGOU), Nagaland" offers a unique multi entry and multi exit system called the pyramid structure of the course under a system wherein a 10+2 student after going through one year of UG programme can take a diploma and exit or continue with the graduation degree. The Diploma students can enter the same system after some time from where they had left. The same mechanism works for Post Graduate courses. The Examination pattern of university ensures that understanding and knowledge of the candidate is extensively tested, the exam centers are established at reputed institutions all over India and abroad keeping in mind that students do not have to travel much far for appearing in the examination. The Aims of Technology Enabled Learning (TeL) Programmes are
» To bring remunerative, more affordable, high quality and skill based education for all human beings.
» To simultaneously spread this kind of education to all parts of the globe at a rapid pace.
» To constantly monitor, manage and upgrade the programmes.
» Expansion of Higher education opportunity
» To produce energetic, effective, employable, efficient and ethically driven graduates and post graduates to serve the society
The aim is not only focus on imparting subject knowledge and skills, but also to mould students with better conduct and character committed to the societal needs and national development. JURISDICTION
Any dispute arising in all matters relating to TGOU Technology Enabled Learning (TeL) Programme shall be referred to the Courts and Tribunals having jurisdiction over Dimapur only. Admission cannot be claimed as a matter of right. The Global Open University (TGOU) is not responsible for the loss of or the delay in the delivery of postal articles sent to TGOU and Online Campus.
