Key takeaways
- IGNOU revised UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate and Appreciation programme fees effective July 2026, valid through January 2027.
- Most fee increases fall between Rs 200 and Rs 500; a few specialised PG programmes rose by Rs 1,000 or more.
- The Online MBA (MBAOL) is charged per semester: Rs 14,000 each for semesters 1, 2 and 4, and Rs 16,000 for semester 3, a total of Rs 58,000.
- The non-refundable application/registration fee for most UG programmes such as BCom is Rs 300.
- IGNOU gives a 50% fee concession to eligible SC/ST students.
- Always confirm the exact figure for your programme code on the official IGNOU admission portal before paying.
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IGNOU fee update 2026: what changed
IGNOU's Planning and Development Division announced revised programme fees for the July 2026 and January 2027 admission cycles in a notification dated 25 May 2026. The revision covers undergraduate, postgraduate, PG diploma, diploma, certificate and appreciation programmes.
- New fees apply from the July 2026 admission cycle.
- The same revised fees carry over to the January 2027 session.
- Most programmes see a hike of Rs 200 to Rs 500.
- Some specialised PG and PG Diploma programmes increase by Rs 1,000 or more.
- UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate and Appreciation programmes are all included.
Why students are searching IGNOU fees in 2026
IGNOU is widely chosen for low-cost distance and online learning in India, so any fee revision draws attention. After the May 2026 notice, students commonly ask how much fees increased, which course stays cheapest, and whether IGNOU is still affordable for 2026-27 admission.
Even after the revision, IGNOU remains one of the most cost-effective universities in India for UG and PG study.
Updated IGNOU postgraduate programme fees 2026-27
Postgraduate fees below reflect the revised 2026-27 structure for selected programme codes. Figures marked LER (larger effective revision) were among the programmes with a bigger jump.
| Programme code | Existing fee | Revised fee 2026-27 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCOM / MCOMOL | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,200 | Rs 200 |
| MAEG / MEG / MEGOL | Rs 8,000 | Rs 8,200 | Rs 200 |
| MAJEM | Rs 12,500 | Rs 13,500 | Rs 1,000 (LER) |
| MAMIDI | Rs 6,000 | Rs 7,000 | Rs 1,000 (LER) |
| MAPFHS | Rs 6,000 | Rs 7,000 | Rs 1,000 (LER) |
| MSCGI | Rs 15,700 | Rs 16,000 | Rs 300 |
| MARD / MARDOL | Rs 7,500 | Rs 8,000 | Rs 500 |
| MATS / MATSOL | Rs 7,000 | Rs 7,500 | Rs 500 |
| Programme code | Existing fee | Revised fee 2026-27 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCOM / MCOMOL | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,200 | Rs 200 |
| MAEG / MEG / MEGOL | Rs 8,000 | Rs 8,200 | Rs 200 |
| MAJEM | Rs 12,500 | Rs 13,500 | Rs 1,000 (LER) |
| MAMIDI | Rs 6,000 | Rs 7,000 | Rs 1,000 (LER) |
| MAPFHS | Rs 6,000 | Rs 7,000 | Rs 1,000 (LER) |
| MSCGI | Rs 15,700 | Rs 16,000 | Rs 300 |
| MARD / MARDOL | Rs 7,500 | Rs 8,000 | Rs 500 |
| MATS / MATSOL | Rs 7,000 | Rs 7,500 | Rs 500 |
This is a representative extract, not the full list. Match your exact programme code on the official IGNOU admission portal before paying.
Updated IGNOU undergraduate programme fees 2026-27
Undergraduate fees mostly rose by Rs 200 per programme in the 2026-27 revision, with a smaller set of programmes rising by Rs 500.
| Programme code | Existing fee | Revised fee 2026-27 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM / BAG | Rs 4,800 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 200 |
| BCOMF / BCOMG / BCOMFOL | Rs 4,800 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 200 |
| BBA | Rs 10,300 | Rs 10,500 | Rs 200 |
| BSCM / BSCG | Rs 6,300 | Rs 6,500 | Rs 200 |
| BSWG / BFSW / BSWGOL | Rs 6,500 | Rs 6,700 | Rs 200 |
| BAFEDU | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,500 | Rs 500 |
| BFTTM / BFTTMOL | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,500 | Rs 500 |
| Programme code | Existing fee | Revised fee 2026-27 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM / BAG | Rs 4,800 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 200 |
| BCOMF / BCOMG / BCOMFOL | Rs 4,800 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 200 |
| BBA | Rs 10,300 | Rs 10,500 | Rs 200 |
| BSCM / BSCG | Rs 6,300 | Rs 6,500 | Rs 200 |
| BSWG / BFSW / BSWGOL | Rs 6,500 | Rs 6,700 | Rs 200 |
| BAFEDU | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,500 | Rs 500 |
| BFTTM / BFTTMOL | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,500 | Rs 500 |
Separate published overviews list Bachelor of Commerce at around Rs 12,000 plus exam fees, Bachelor of Computer Applications at around Rs 36,000 plus exam fees, and Bachelor of Social Work at around Rs 17,700 plus exam fees -- treat these as broad course-level figures and cross-check the programme-code table above for your exact specialisation.
Popular IGNOU online UG courses at a glance
| Course | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management | Rs 15,000 + exam fees |
| Bachelor of Social Work | Rs 17,700 + exam fees |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Rs 36,000 + exam fees |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Rs 12,000 + exam fees |
| Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences | Rs 23,700 + exam fees |
| Bachelor of Tourism | Rs 10,200 + exam fees |
| Course | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management | Rs 15,000 + exam fees |
| Bachelor of Social Work | Rs 17,700 + exam fees |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Rs 36,000 + exam fees |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Rs 12,000 + exam fees |
| Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences | Rs 23,700 + exam fees |
| Bachelor of Tourism | Rs 10,200 + exam fees |
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