5. What is the fee for degree certificate? 

✅ Complaint: What is the fee for degree certificate?

✅ Answer:

The fee for obtaining an IGNOU degree certificate depends on whether it is a regular, duplicate, or digital degree certificate.

📌 Fee Details

1. Regular Degree Certificate (First Issue)
   • Usually included in the programme fee paid at the time of admission.
   • No extra fee is charged for the first issue.
2. Duplicate Degree Certificate
   • Fee: ₹300 – ₹500 per certificate (may vary slightly by RC).
   • Payment via Demand Draft (DD) or online payment at the RC.
3. Digital Degree Certificate (Samarth Portal)
   • Usually free of additional cost for students who have completed their programme and updated profile.

📌 Important Notes

• Fee for duplicate certificates is non-refundable.
• Payment receipt or proof must be submitted along with duplicate certificate request.
• For digital degrees, ensure your programme completion is verified on the Samarth portal.
• Always confirm the fee with your Regional Centre (RC) as it may slightly differ for some programmes.

👉 Tip: Keep all receipts and proof of payment safe when requesting duplicate or printed certificates.