Indira Gandhi National Open University was established in which year?

The Indira Gandhi National Open University was established in 1985 as the national open university for distance and open learning.

It was set up by an Act of Parliament to widen access to higher education across the country.

The year 1975 predates its founding and marks no such establishment.

The year 1980 is likewise too early for IGNOU.

The year 2000 falls well after it was already functioning and expanding.

IGNOU also serves as the apex body coordinating the open and distance learning system in India.