Akashdeep: An IAF – IGNOU Program to Enable One Lakh Airmen Achieve Graduate Status in Service

Addressing professional certification needs of higher learning of its personnel below officers rank including recognition of ‘in service’ training, Indian Air Force (IAF) today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), launching ‘Akashdeep’– a project registering existing airmen training institutes as Community Colleges enabling all serving airmen to obtain a Bachelor’s degree within 8-13 years of their service.

The MoU allowing conferring of educational certifications to airmen and NCs (E) (Non Combatants) (Enrolled) within the parameters laid down by IGNOU for Community Colleges was signed by Air Officer-In-charge Personnel, Air Marshal KJ Mathews on behalf of IAF and by IGNOU Vice Chancellor, Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai in the presence of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal PV Naik, senior IAF, IGNOU Officials and the MoU beneficiaries – IAF Airmen and NCs (E).

Under the arrangements, the two modules of the Joint Basic Phase Training (JBDT) will enable airmen to earn credit points that would be transferred to IGNOU for completing their Certificates, Diplomas and Associate Degrees in Arts, Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Hotel Management, Hospitality services, Medical services, Para Medical Sciences, Office Management, Automobile Trade performing skill, Music, Instrument Music. Subsequent to this, an airman can enroll for a one-year distance learning programme with IGNOU leading to award of Bachelor’s Degree.

For the non-combatants, the basic trade training imparted at IAF Training Institutes will make them eligible for award of Certificates in their respective trade by IGNOU. The launch of the project will immediately benefit nearly one lakh IAF personnel who will, on completion of the syllabus receive a Degree from the National University that has the potential to transform their post-retirement life besides helping them prepare for competitive jobs.

Presently, the entry level qualification requirements for airmen in IAF is 10+2 in Group-X and Y trades (Technical and non-technical trades), and Class-X for Group-Z trade (Musicians). For NCs (E), the minimum educational qualification requirement is also Class-X. However, individuals who did not complete 10+2 examination prior to joining the IAF can undergo a bridge programme of one semester before qualifying for registration to the Associate Degree.

Better qualified human resources will help IAF in gainful utilization of its resources. The programme, while validating IAF training curriculum is also one among the several welfare measures for its personnel. Project Akashdeep also signifies IAF’s association with sky and its quest for knowledge.

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52 thoughts on “Akashdeep: An IAF – IGNOU Program to Enable One Lakh Airmen Achieve Graduate Status in Service”

  1. surendra kumar

    sir ,what is the procedure of applying to the project akasdeep in online registration in session 2012-2013.as i have completed mod-2 exam succesfully.

  2. MANIMESH KUMAR SINGH

    SIR, i have registred with ignou- akashdeep project, and according to advertisement, i should get associate degree by july 2012 and registration for final degree course examination will be held by Dec 12. but still i could get neither information for associate degree nor intimation for registration in final degree course.please let us know the current news regarding distance learning and registration for rest over one year exam.
    Manimesh Kumar Singh
    [email protected]
    7275101424

  3. ashutosh pathak

    Dear sir,
    i have done my registration with ignou- akash project, and according to advertisement, i should get associate degree by july 2012 and registration for final degree course examination will be held by Dec 12. but still i could get neither information for associate degree nor intimation for registration in final degree course.

  4. Can Ex servicemen apply for graduation certificate vide Aakashdeep project by IGNOU? If it is so, then please elaborate about the procedure. Thanks

  5. sir,
    I have completed 18 yrs of service in iaf can I apply for graduation exam as per your Akashdeep program.Pls advice and what is the procedure.

  6. Sir,I have completed mod-I in oct 2010.plz tell me i am eligible for registeration or not ?

  7. Sgt shameem ahmed

    Sir,
    I have done 10+3years polytechnic diploma in electrical&electronics Egg and completed 13 years of service. I was told by education section that i am not eligible for one year graduation of akashdeep project as i have not done plus2 after 10th.please advice.

  8. Sir, i have 13 yrs of service plz tell me am i eligible for registering project akashdeep for one year BA course if yes plz brief the procedure

  9. sr,
    I have completed my B-level from Doeacc and also have B.A degree,i too have comleted my 07 years of service pls tell me whether i can do B-tech in computer science from Ignou .

  10. Naveen Singh Bisht

    Sir, iam met asst non tech , want to know about admission for BCA . can i admit in BCA being non-tech.

  11. what is d procedure of registrtion in akashdeep and last date for graduate prgm in y grp…….. please

  12. Sanjay Chakraborty

    Sir, I have completed 15 years of service. My trade is MT Fit. I have passed 10+2 in the year 1996 in science stream. Later I have completed BA from Calcutta University (02 year degree course). Can I Join your pro gramme for Master Degree. Or Can I get the opportunity for B.Sc course. please inform me. Thanking you.

  13. sir u hav given that we can enroll for 3rd year after 3 year of getting associate degree but i hav completed my mod II and ojt 3 year back so can i take admission just after getting associate degree for 3rd year

  14. i have completed 18 yrs mf service and want to complete gradutati
    on through your akashdeep programme i want to know applying procedure

  15. sir,
    please tell about my graducation how to admission.i m 10 passed but reding in 12th that time wheni was join the indian air force so plzzzzzzzzzzzz sir tell me what is bridge programming

  16. IGNOU launches portal for IAF personnel

    IGNOU LAUNCHES PORTAL FOR IAF PERSONNEL

    PROJECT “AKASHDEEP” WILL EBNABLE AIRMEN TO
    COMPLETE THEIR BACHELOR’S DEGREE

    IGNOU on Tuesday launched an online registration portal for the Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel under project Akashdeep, which enables airmen to complete their bachelor’s degree, officials said.

    ‘This could be a model for many countries in terms of size and services. We are getting empowered by providing such capacity and showing that a university too can undergo such collaborations,’ IGNOU vice-chancellor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai said.

    According to Air Vice-Marshal Satyendra Kumar, the initiative will reach out to airmen posted anywhere in the country, where they can register themselves for an associate degree online online.

    According to the university, 10 airmen registered themselves in-person after the launch ceremony.

    Project Akashdeep was launched in December 2010. Under it, all serving airmen can obtain bachelor’s degrees within 8 to 13 years of their service.

    FOR ADMISSION CLICK BELOW

    REGISTRATION

  17. sir i have completed six and a half year of service in IAF .and i m 10+2 with non-medicle. can i do B. SC. in 1 sitting.i have completed my JBPTC -1 TO JBPTC-5 ALSO. PLZ SIR TELL ME THE PROCEDURE.

  18. gd aftr nn sir.my name is amit.i hv completed 5 n half yr of service also i hv completed mod-2.i wnt 2 know am i elligeble 2 ds prgrm?if so dn wn i can apply for it?kindly mail me on my email id.thanks fr ur kind time.

  19. Sir,i have completed six year of service can i eligible for this program.when the form will fill up.

  20. LAXMIDHAR BEHERA

    SIR, I HAVE COMPLETED 22 YRS OF SERVICE IN IAF. CAN I GO FOR UPPER STUDY AFTER HAVING CERTIFICATE FROM AKASHDEEP PLAN.

  21. sir,
    i m going to be completed six yrs of my service in Gp ‘X’.My education qualification is 10+2. Can i avail this facility of Akashdeep plan.

  22. rajesh kumar

    sir kindly guide me i have completed my 09 years of service and wanted to seek admission will i eligible for the same.i have completed my 10+2

  23. i have completed 13year ser.can i do bechler deegree through AKASHDEEP PROGRAM.is it equb to 10+2+3Program.

  24. Sir,i have completed mod-1 and mod-2.How much time it w’ll take 2 complete graduation degree.when w’ll the admissions be started.

  25. A Venkata Santosh Kumar

    Sir,
    I have completed 5 yrs of service and passed the module II course of AirForce .Now what I have to do for registering in Akashdeep project for bachelor’s degree from ignou. Pls send reply to email ID

  26. sanjiv kumar

    sir,i have completed 9 years of service and my qualification is intermediate of art.i am very glad to know about akashdeep. could you advice me when i can get admission and from where could i get the form.please guide me on my email address.

  27. Sir, i have completed my 15yrs of service in iaf, i am very glade to know about akashdeep can you advice me that when we should fill up the form to get Btech degree from ur akash deep project as i m working in technical trade as radio fitter.kindly advice me on my e mail address. Pl advice in my email id as earliest as possible .what is the procedure for same please tell me & what r necessary documents for the above said sir pls reply regarding above said quires i m waiting for ur reply

  28. Sir, i have completed my 15yrs of service in iaf, i am very glade to know about akashdeep can you advice me that when we should fill up the form to get Btech degree from ur akash deep project as i m working in technical trade as radio fitter.kindly advice me on my e mail address. Pl advice in my email id as earliest as possible .what is the procedure for same please tell me & what r necessary documents for the above said

  29. manash paul

    sir i have completed my 5 yrs service. i completed my module 2 on 1st may 2010. now please tell me that from where i can get the associate degree under akashdeep project. and also the process of this project.
    thanking u.

  30. sir, i have completed 4.5 yers of service and also completed my module-II in Jan-Mar 10.Now i want to register my name for distance learning for graduation, but i have no idea to join where as registration started from 01 jul 11. so kindly advice me further action on my email. thnku

  31. Ajay Sharma

    Sir, I’ve completed 21 yrs of service. Iam matriculate till date. Now I want to pursue higher qualification.Please advise how and when to apply.
    Regards.
    Ajay Sharma

  32. Sir I have done my module2 in last month can u tell me when I can fill the form for graduation

  33. Sir, i have completed my 14yrs of service in iaf, i want 2 complete my graduation in 1 siting pl advice when i should fil the form n where i wil get, I am X group trade. Pl advice in my email id

  34. Sir, i have completed my 12yrs of service in iaf, i want 2 complete my graduation by Akashdeep project, pl advice when i should fil the form n where i wil get, is this under 10+2+3 scheme. Pl advice in my email id.

  35. P C HARICHANDAN

    Sir, i have completed 07 year of service my qualification is intermediate(10+2).I am very glade to know about akashdeep can you advice me that when we should fill up the form and the procedure.kindly advice me on my e mail address.

  36. Sir, please let me know the procedure/path to apply for 10+2 through project akashdeep. Thank you and awaiting for your reply

  37. Ajay Sharma

    Sir, I’ve rendered 20 yrs of service. Enrolled as matriculate. Now I want to gain my academic qualification. Project Akash Deep seems to be a ray of light for me. Please advise when and how to apply.

    Regards.

  38. Mohsin Akhtar

    Sir,
    I have completed module II and I want to complete my graduation,please give me the details of courses in science stream and how much time it will take to complete my Graduation.How much time it will take to get my Bachelor Degree.

  39. vijay kumar

    sir my name is vijay kumar and i have put 7 yrs of service and i am trained in JIIT pattern. sir i am intermediate and how can i get benifit of akashdeep . sir plz advice me.

  40. Sir, i have completed 21 year of service my qualification is intermediate of art. i am very glade to know about akashdeep can you advice me that when we should fill up the form.kindly advice me on my e mail address.

  41. birender singh

    Sir, i have completed my 16yrs of service in iaf, i want 2 complete my graduation in 1 siting pl advice when i should fil the form n where i wil get, is this uder 10+2+3 scheme. Pl advice in my email id. Tq

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