DECE: Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
Complete guide to IGNOU DECE programme — courses, assignments, study material, and exam resources.
Programme Overview
Courses in DECE
Below are the courses offered under the IGNOU DECE programme:
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Study Material for DECE
Download free study material for all DECE courses from official IGNOU sources:
Frequently Asked Questions
DECE stands for Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It is a Diploma programme offered through distance and online learning mode.
IGNOU DECE programme includes 0 courses. Each course has its own assignments and Term-End Examination.
Download free study material for DECE courses from eGyanKosh, IGNOU's official digital repository. Search by course code to find the relevant blocks and units.
For Bachelor's programmes, you need minimum 35% in both assignments and TEE separately. For Master's programmes, the minimum is 40% in each component. You must also meet the overall aggregate percentage.
Check your IGNOU DECE grade card at gradecard.ignou.ac.in. Enter your enrollment number to view assignment marks, TEE marks, and completion status for all courses.
IGNOU DECE programme duration varies by level. Bachelor's programmes are typically 3 years (extendable to 6 years). Master's programmes are 2 years (extendable to 5 years). Diploma and Certificate programmes range from 6 months to 1 year.