Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme (BPP)

Six-month preparatory program by IGNOU for students without 10+2 qualification, enabling entry to non-formal BA, B.Com, or related programs.

The Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme (BPP) offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University provides a pathway to higher education for students who have not completed 10+2 but are at least 18 years old. The program is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge in mathematics, social sciences, and commerce to prepare them for enrollment in IGNOU’s non-formal BA, B.Com, BSW, or BTS programs. BPP has no credit weightage and is not equivalent to 10+2. The duration ranges from 6 months to 2 years, with examinations conducted by IGNOU through ICA. Academic counseling is provided selectively.

Duration
6 months minimum, up to 2 years

Eligibility
Anyone aged 18 or above

Documents Required
Valid proof of birth (passport, citizenship, driving license, or academic certificate), 4 PP size and 2 auto size photographs

Program Structure
Choose any two of the following courses:

• OMT 101: Preparatory Course in General Mathematics
• OSS 101: Preparatory Course in Social Sciences
• PCO 01: Preparatory Course in Commerce