IGNOU Announces Closure of Four Tourism Studies Programs Starting January 2025
New Delhi, February 18, 2025 – In a significant development affecting students of tourism studies, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced the closure of four of its programs starting from January 2025. This decision impacts the Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS), Certificate in Tourism Studies Online (CTSOL), Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS), and Diploma in Tourism Studies Online (DTSOL).
According to a recent notice published on the official IGNOU website, these programs will no longer be offered from the upcoming academic session. The notice, which can be accessed at http://rcjodhpur.ignou.ac.in/news/detail/1/CTSCTSOL_DTS_DTSOL_not_in_offer_from_January_2025-665, states that the decision to withdraw these programs was made effective from January 2025.
The closure of these programs has been shared widely on social media platforms, with posts from accounts like “AH Helpline” highlighting the impact on students. The post included a link to a YouTube video discussing the implications of this decision, emphasizing the disappointment among the student community.
IGNOU, known for its extensive range of distance education courses, has been a pivotal institution for those pursuing education in tourism management and related fields. The discontinuation of these specific programs has raised concerns about the availability of similar educational opportunities through IGNOU in the future.
Students currently enrolled in these programs are advised to complete their courses by the end of the current academic cycle. For those planning to enroll, IGNOU has introduced a new program, the Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management (BFTTM), which will be available under the new scheme, potentially serving as an alternative for prospective students interested in the field of tourism.
This move by IGNOU reflects the university’s continuous efforts to adapt its offerings to meet current educational demands and industry standards. However, it also underscores the dynamic nature of educational program availability, urging students to stay updated with university announcements.
IGNOU has not yet released further details on why these specific programs have been discontinued, but the university is known for periodically reviewing and updating its curriculum to ensure relevance and quality in education.
For more information, students and interested parties are encouraged to visit the official IGNOU website or contact the university’s regional centers.
