As advised by IGNOU, new students must go through these three documents to understand how IGNOU and their programme works, so that their life becomes easier.

Dear students, 

Please ensure to have/download the following three documents and read them. It is advisable to prepare your relevant Notes for successfully completing your Programme. 

👉 IGNOU Prospectus:

It has every type of related information which you need to know about the University and it's rules and regulations. Download your copy of the Prospectus TODAY which covers your respective Programme from www.ignou.ac.in. Common Programmes are covered in IGNOU Common Prospectus, and, few specific programmes like B. Ed. and Management Programmes etc. have their separate Prospectus. 

👉 Programme Guide:

It is a must document to Know Your Programme (KYP). It specifically covers all required details which are related to your particular Programme. Download the softcopy of your Programme Guide TODAY from http://egyankosh.ac.in/ Also, if your Programme has Project component therein, then you must have your Project Handbook also. Read your Programme Guide to KYP. 

👉Deeksharambh:

This is a Welcome document for all newly admitted students and tells them about the basics you need to know initially. It is a must have and must read document. Download and read your copy of Deeksharambh TODAY which is available in public domain at IGNOU website at http://www.ignou.ac.in/.../e-book%20on%20SIP,%2018-04...

If you have the above documents with you and if you have gone through them thoroughly and if you know your programme details and requirements, then, half the academic battle has already been won by you. For the remaining half, we are here to support you.

The above message is from the following post on the official IGNOU RC Delhi 1 group.