IGNOU CCH Admission 2026: Application Process, Eligibility, Fees & Last Date

IGNOU CCH Admission 2026: IGNOU offers the CCH (Certificate in Community Health) course twice a year, in January and July sessions. The Indira Gandhi National Open University is expected to start accepting admission applications from December 2025. Students willing to take admission in the certificate course can apply by going through the official website of the university. To take admission to IGNOU CCH, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria. The minimum eligibility for IGNOU CCH is GNM, BSc Nursing, PB BSc Nursing, or a BAMS degree, + the candidate must be sponsored by the State government. The application fee is INR 300, and the total course fee is INR 15,000.

The course has a minimum duration of 6 months, and the maximum time to complete the course is 24 months. The IGNOU CCH course syllabus consists of the subjects that strengthen the skills of healthcare professionals in primary healthcare services. Subjects are taught in English. 

IGNOU CCH Admission 2026

The IGNOU CCH Admission 2026 is expected to begin by December 2025 for the upcoming academic session. All the eligible candidates can apply for CCH admission by going to the official website of IGNOU before the deadline. The application fee is INR 300. Eligibility to pursue the Certificate in Community Health (CCH) is GNM/B.Sc Nursing/PB BSc Nursing/BAMS. The complete course fee is INR 15,000, and the course duration is 6 months (Minimum) and 24 months (Maximum). It is advised that students who want to take admission in the course must upload clearly scanned copies of the required documents and should not wait for the last date to fill out the application. They should complete the admission as soon as possible.

IGNOU CCH Admission 2026 Important Dates

IGNOU CCH Admission 2026 Important Points

IGNOU CCH Application Form 2026

IGNOU will release the CCH application form for the academic session January 2026 from 01 December 2025*. Eligible candidates can visit the university official admission portal to fill out the application before the last date, 31 January 2026*. Before filling out the application, candidates must be sure that they meet the minimum qualifications for admission (BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing, BAMS, or GNM + Sponsored by the State government). 

They are not required to give any university or national-level entrance exam. The entire admission process is online, and candidates can fill out the form easily by making a payment of INR 300 application fee through UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Card. They need to upload scanned copies of their photograph, signature, ID, educational documents, etc., to complete the application process.

IGNOU CCH Admission Criteria 2026 

IGNOU provides the CCH (Certificate in Community Health) for candidates seeking knowledge and hands-on experience of community health and services. To enroll in this course, the candidates must ensure they fulfill all mandatory qualifications that are given below:

• General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) + the applicant should be sponsored by the State government
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) + applicant should be sponsored by the State government
• Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PB B.Sc Nursing) + applicant should be sponsored by the State government
• Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) + applicant should be sponsored by the State government

IGNOU CCH Admission Process 2026

Applicants must fill out the application form to get admission in the IGNOU CCH course by paying INR 300 (a non-refundable registration fee). The total course fee is INR 15,000, and the duration of the course is a minimum of 6 Months and a maximum of 24 Months/2-Year. Eligibility for the CCH includes completion of a GNM/BSc Nursing/PB BSc Nursing/BAMS degree in Ayurveda + applicants should be sponsored by the State government. Applicants are required to follow the steps below to complete the admission process:

IGNOU CCH Syllabus 2026

The Certificate in Community Health (CCH) course offered by IGNOU is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals in providing primary healthcare services required for the community’s well-being. The course syllabus comprises a total of 18 Credits categorised into the subjects given in the following table:

IGNOU CCH Fee Structure 2026

*Note: The information is liable to change, depending on the academic year.

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