Printing & Binding for IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)
IGNOU specifies: four hard copies submitted soft bound or spiral bound for evaluation. Cover: maroon, with the lettering and material in golden colour. Printster prints and binds to that specification and delivers to New Delhi in 4–7 working days, with black & white from ₹0.60 a page and hard binding from ₹250 a copy.
IGNOU — Indira Gandhi National Open University — has millions of enrolled learners across India, making it the world's largest university by student count. The open and distance learning model means most study material is distributed digitally: SLMs (Self Learning Materials) downloaded from eGyanKosh, assignment question papers posted on the IGNOU website, and project synopsis formats shared via regional centres. Many IGNOU learners — working professionals, homemakers, first-generation college students in smaller towns — find it far more practical to print these materials offline and study from physical copies, especially for lengthy SLMs that run 200–400 pages per course. Printster's fully online workflow requires no campus trip: upload the PDF from your phone or laptop, configure printing preferences, pay online, and receive the prints at your home or regional centre address anywhere in India.
Institution type: Open / Distance University, City: Delhi, Delhi; delivery: 4–7 working days.
Printing IGNOU Study Material (SLMs)
IGNOU publishes Self Learning Materials for every course on eGyanKosh as freely downloadable PDFs. Each SLM block is typically 80–150 pages; a full semester may involve 3–4 blocks per course, plus multiple courses. Printing all SLMs for a programme like BCA, BA, B.Com or M.Com can total 600–1,200 pages. At ₹0.60/page B&W printed double-sided, the cost is very manageable compared to buying printed course books. Upload the PDF directly from your download folder — no reformatting needed.
Assignment Printing and Submission Preparation
IGNOU's tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) require handwritten or typed responses that students physically submit to their Study Centre. Many learners type their answers, print them, and submit the hard copy. Printster accepts DOCX and PDF for assignment files; printing a 15–20 page assignment answer booklet is a small, fast job. Be sure to include your enrolment number and programme code on your assignment cover page before uploading.
Project Reports and Synopsis
Many IGNOU programmes require a project work component — MEG, MSW, MCA, MBA and B.Ed. students all submit bound project reports. These submissions commonly need spiral binding (from ₹40) for draft copies reviewed by supervisors, or perfect binding (from ₹110) for final submission. IGNOU's regional offices in Delhi handle project submissions, but learners across India can order prints locally delivered through Printster.
Ordering and All-India Delivery
Printster delivers to addresses across India. Delhi deliveries take 4–7 working days; most other locations receive prints in 5–10 working days from the next working day after your order. This suits IGNOU learners well — assignment submission windows are typically weeks long, giving ample time to order, receive and review before the deadline. Pay via UPI, card or net banking; cash on delivery is not available.
IGNOU submission specifications
Taken from the institution’s own published guidelines: IGNOU Research Unit — Ph.D. Guidelines 2022, clause 12.6. Where a specification is not published we say so rather than guess — always confirm the current requirement with your department before printing.
| Binding required | Four hard copies submitted soft bound or spiral bound for evaluation. After the viva-voce, one hard-bound copy is submitted to the Research Unit for record once errata are incorporated. |
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| Cover colour | Maroon, with the lettering and material in golden colour. |
| Spine text | Not publicly specified — confirm with your department. |
| Title page layout | The thesis must include a declaration by the research scholar that the work is original and carried out by the scholar, with material from other sources duly acknowledged, plus a certificate signed by the supervisor(s). The certificate format is published on the Research Unit's page of the IGNOU website. |
| Margins | 1.25 inch from all four sides. |
| Paper size and weight | Typed or word processed on both sides of the paper. Paper size and weight (GSM) are not specified. |
| Line spacing | One and a half line spacing. Font size 12 pt in Times New Roman or Calibri; Hindi font size 14. |
| Copies for submission | Four hard copies of the thesis plus one electronic copy on CD, submitted to the Research Unit through the Director of the School. Five hard copies of the thesis summary are also required. |
| Submission deadline | Five hard copies of the thesis summary (3,000 to 5,000 words) must reach the research supervisor at least 45 days before the thesis itself is submitted. |
Verified on 2026-08-31. 8 of 9 specifications are publicly documented for IGNOU. University requirements change — this page is re-checked periodically, and the source link above is the authority.
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Specification above taken from IGNOU Research Unit — Ph.D. Guidelines 2022, clause 12.6, checked 2026-08-31.
- How to format a thesis for binding — what to fix in the file before it goes to print.
- Binding margin and gutter — how much inner margin a bound thesis needs so text is not swallowed by the spine.
- Spine width calculator — work out the spine thickness for gold foiling before you order.
- Hard binding, in detail — what a case-bound thesis actually is, at ₹250 a copy or ₹350 with gold on the front and spine.
- All 12 binding types with prices — hard binding ₹250, with gold on front and spine ₹350 a copy.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I print IGNOU SLMs downloaded from eGyanKosh directly?
- Yes. eGyanKosh PDFs can be uploaded directly to Printster without modification. If the PDF is very large (over 100MB), split it into blocks using a free PDF splitter before uploading, as Printster's per-file limit is 100MB.
- How much does it cost to print an IGNOU study material block (150 pages)?
- At ₹0.60/page B&W, 150 pages costs approximately ₹90 for the printing. Printed double-sided (75 sheets) it's even more economical in paper. Use the Printster calculator to get the exact quote including binding and delivery.
- Does Printster deliver to smaller towns where IGNOU study centres are located?
- Yes, Printster ships pan-India. For cities outside Delhi NCR, the delivery window is 5–10 working days. Enter your complete pin code at checkout to confirm serviceability for your specific location.
- What binding should I choose for an IGNOU project report?
- Most IGNOU programmes specify a cover page format and recommend spiral or soft binding for project reports. Spiral binding starts at ₹40 and is sufficient for most IGNOU project submissions; confirm with your Study Centre coordinator if there are programme-specific requirements.
- Can I print on both sides (double-sided) to save paper and cost?
- Yes. Printster offers single-sided and double-sided printing. Choosing duplex reduces the sheet count by roughly half and lowers the total paper cost, making it ideal for bulky IGNOU SLMs.
- What payment methods does Printster accept for IGNOU students?
- Printster accepts UPI, debit card, credit card and net banking. Cash on delivery is not available. UPI is the quickest checkout option for most learners using mobile devices.