IGNOU Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of IGNOU

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - Former President of India, graduated in 1982, known for his contributions to aerospace engineering and as a key figure in India's civilian space program and military missile development.
• Shashi Tharoor - Indian politician, diplomat, and author, completed a course in 1980, recognized for his work in international diplomacy and literature.
• Nandini Sathpathy - Former Chief Minister of Odisha, studied at IGNOU, notable for being one of the first female chief ministers in India.
• Arvind Kejriwal - Indian politician and activist, graduated in 2001, known for founding the Aam Aadmi Party and serving as the Chief Minister of Delhi.