Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 28: The deputy director of IGNOU from Regional Centre Bengaluru to visited the Study Center 1302 Mangaluru division of St Aloysius University after 3 years to promote new admission and look into the functions of the Study Center.
During the visit, Dr Kasturi had a fruitful interaction with the staff and took time to listen to the problems and challenges faced by the Study Center, she also congratulated the staff of the Study Center for the meticulous work and specially thanked St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) headed by Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, for providing the space and opportunity to help learners continue their dream of higher education even in challenging times.
After which, the University organised a press conference in the conference room of the University. Dr Anup Denzil Veigas, the coordinator of the Study Centre 1302 and other officials of the University were present for the press conference.
During the press conference, Dr Kasturi spoke to the media people on the benefits of studying at IGNOU and also mentioned that there are 52 study centers under Regional Centre, Bangalore, and out of which, 9 centers are recognised as exam centers. The 1302 Mangaluru Study Centre is one among them and around 1500 students are pursuing their Masters and Bachelor degrees through distance learning.
She further informed about 4 new skill-based courses offered by IGNOU under the directive of UGC and said that, there is no fear about the validity of the certificate as it is officially approved by the UGC and AICTE. She also addressed students and told them to take certificate, diploma and add-on courses as these courses help to complete dual degree.
After taking up the question and answer session with the media, the event concluded with a vote of thanks by RJ Abhishek.
After the interaction with the staff and media, Dr Kasturi had a radio interaction in Community Radio Sarang 107.8 FM of St Aloysius University, where she briefed on various courses and admission procedure and the eligibility criteria for enrolment in IGNOU, the host of the show RJ Abhishek interacted with questions and uncovered more details.