IGNOU CCH Admission 2026: The IGNOU Admission has started for their Certificate in Community Health(CCH) course into the July 2026 academic year. Applicants required to hold a bachelor’s degree in BSc Nursing, PB BSc, GNM, and BAMS from an UGC approved university and there is no age limit for enrolling. 16 August 2026 is the last date to apply for IGNOU CCH admission in July session.

Candidates required to visit the official portal of the university @ignou.ac.in to complete admission process. IGNOU CCH course fee is INR 15,000 and application form fee is INR 300. IGNOU offers the Certificate in Community Health (CCH) through its School of Health Sciences.

This programme is designed to develop knowledge and practical skills in community healthcare, public health, primary care services, preventive and promotive healthcare, and basic laboratory services in accordance with standard healthcare protocols. Candidates who have completed GNM, B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or BAMS from a recognized institution are eligible to apply for the programme.

CCH course is designed with the collaboration or funding of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to enhance the skills and knowledge of the learners who are providing community healthcare services. This certified course is only offered to state government-sponsored applicants (registered nurses, Ayurveda, and RNRM practitioners) who are selected by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHWF).

IGNOU CCH Course Highlights Table

Feature	Details
Program Name	Certificate in Community Health (CCH)
Exam System	Semester-based
Total Credits	18
Course Duration	Minimum 6 months
Eligibility	Registered Nurses (GNM/B.Sc. Nursing/PB BSc. Nursing) or Ayurveda practitioners (BAMS)
Core Courses	Foundations of Community Health, Primary Health Care in Common Conditions, Public Health and Primary Health Care Skills
Credit System	Candidates must earn 18 credits to obtain the certificate
Mode of Learning	Distance learning with self-study materials
Collaboration	Designed in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India

Interested candidates can read this full article for more information like eligibility criteria, admission process, Fee details and future scopes after getting enrolled in this course. 

IGNOU CCH Course Details

IGNOU CCH program covers a total of 18 credits out of which 8 credits are theory and 10 credits are practical. It has two theory courses and 1 practical course. A candidate studies Common conditions and emergencies, Laboratory investigations, public health, Maternal health, Yoga and health, Nutrition, Health and hygiene, Newborn and child health, Reproductive and adolescent health, etc in this program with enhancing their skills.

After getting a certificate a candidate is ready to serve as a Health Promotion Specialist, Community Health Worker, Social Worker, Health Educator, Health Program Coordinator, Medical Assistant, Community Outreach Coordinator, Health Policy Analyst, Health Services Manager, Public Health Advocate, and many more.

The duration of the Certificate in Community Health Government (CCH) Oriented course is 6 months and the total fee of this program is INR 15,000. Other than this the fee for the registration is INR 300.

IGNOU CCH Admission 2026

The last date is 16 August 2026 to apply for IGNOU CCH Admission into the July 2026 academic year. IGNOU has begun admission form fill out process for their Certificate in Community Health course. Candidates who are interested they required to visit the official portal of the university @ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.

The application fee is INR 300 students can pay by using debit card, credit card, and internet banking. If any applicants is facing any kind of problem in filling out an admission form online can follow the steps that is mentioned below or also can complete the admission form through offline mode by reaching out the regional centre of IGNOU. They have to submit a hard copy of the admission form, documents and fees at the regional centre. 

IGNOU CCH Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this government-oriented program a candidate must have:-

• A bachelor’s degree in BSc nursing, PBsc Nursing, GNM, and BAMS from any UGC-approved University.
• The candidates for this program are selected by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the program is open only for those who are sponsored by the state government.
• There is no age limit for enrolling in this program.

IGNOU CCH Course Fees

Those Candidates who are eligible for this government-oriented program must know about the fees of IGNOU’s CCH. The fee structure of the CCH is as follows:-

• The complete IGNOU CCH course fee is INR 15,000 for six months certification course. 
• The application form fee is INR 300 for IGNOU CCH programme.
• A candidate can pay the fee via credit card, debit card, and internet banking.

IGNOU CCH Admission Process 2026

A candidate can follow these steps while filling the admission form of Certificate in Community Health (CCH) to avoid any consequences in the future. Also if any candidate doesn’t want to fill the form online he/she can visit the regional centre of IGNOU and submit the hard copy of admission form, documents as well as payment of the fees.

Steps to Apply for IGNOU CCH Admission 2026

NOTE:- DEB ID is mandatory for submission of application. Please create your DEB ID before starting the application process

• Visit the official website of IGNOU i.e. @ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in Click on this link for the new registration.
• Now register yourself by filling in your username, password, and email. Id and mobile no. 
• After the registration, open the homepage of the site and click login on the right side. Fill up your name and password correctly.
• Now, fill out the admission form and upload all necessary documents carefully.
• Before submitting the form candidate must keep in mind to preview the form to avoid any kind of mistake.
• After rechecking your form, submit your form.
• After the submission, pay the fee via credit card, debit card, and internet banking. 
• Now you will receive a confirmation mail on your registered mail ID through which you can check the status of your application form.
• Also, a candidate doesn’t forget to download the payment receipt as proof.

Documents required for the admission form:-

• Applicant’s scanned copy of experience certificate (less than 200 KB)
• Scanned passport-size photograph of the candidate (less than 100 KB)
• Applicant’s scanned educational qualification (less than 200 KB)
• Scanned signature of the candidate  (less than 100 KB)
• Identity proof, either Aadhar card or PAN card, Category certificate, Professional registration certificate, Relevant Educational certificates

Applicants can also fill out the form by watching the video available on YouTube in both Hindi and English. 

Link for the YouTube video:-

• https://youtu.be/T1ZNABFPm7Y (Hindi)
• https://youtu.be/URiAvPkyffs (English)

IGNOU CCH Course Syllabus

Course Code	Name of Course	Nature of Course	Credits
BNS 41	Foundations of Community Health	Theory	4
BNS 42	Primary Health Care in Common Conditions	Theory	4
BNSL 43	Public Health and Primary Health Care Skills	Practical	10
	Total Credits		18

Future and Career Scope & Jobs After Completing IGNOU CCH

If any candidate completes this certification course successfully he/she will get many opportunities in the health sector. They can enhance their skills in community health services, healthcare management, and public health. 

The career scopes for the candidates are Health Promotion Specialist, Community Health Worker, Social Worker, Health Educator, Health Program Coordinator, Medical Assistant, Community Outreach Coordinator, Health Policy Analyst, Health Services Manager, Public Health Advocate, and many more. 

A candidate can have a bright future on completion of this course as there are ample job opportunities in the health sector.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Related IGNOU CCH Course

Question: Who is eligible for the CCH course at IGNOU?

Answer: Candidates who are selected by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and sponsored by the state government with bachelor’s degrees in BSc nursing, PB BSc nursing, GNM, and BAMS from any UGC approved University can enroll in the CCH program at Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Question: Does IGNOU’s CCH certificate have any value? 

Answer: Yes, IGNOU is a well-known and respected institution among the employers and educational organizations. If any candidate successfully completes this course he/she will have ample job opportunities in the healthcare sector and with this a candidate can enhance their skills as IGNOU provides the certification courses from a distance.

Question: What is IGNOU CCH Full form?

Answer: In Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) the term, “CCH” stands for Certificate in Community Health.

Question: What is the fees of CCH course near Delhi?

Answer: IGNOU CCH course fee is INR 15,000 for the complete programme near Delhi.

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