Learning materials are prepared for the courses by teams of experts drawn from conventional universities; management institutions and professionals from all over the country and in-house faculty. These materials are edited by the content experts and language experts at IGNOU before they are finally sent to the press. Similarly audio and video programmes are produced in consultation with the course writers, in-house faculty and producers. These materials are previewed and reviewed by the faculty as well as outside experts and edited or modified wherever necessary before they are despatched to the Study Centres and Doordarshan.

Printed material is supplied directly to the students at the addresses supplied by them and their cost is covered in the programme fee. Audio/Video programmes are made available at the Study Centres where Audio/Video playing equipment is also available. Audio/Video programmes of the University are also broadcast as per a prearranged schedule. Print materials and audio/video tapes are available for a price. Interested persons/institutions may request for a catalogue from The Registrar (MPDD), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110 068.