Get fees on WhatsAppYes. Indira Gandhi National Open University holds UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited, and a degree from an entitled university carries the same legal standing as the campus version for government recruitment, PSU applications and further study. Confirm the entitlement covers your intake year before you pay any fee.
IGNOU online degrees at a glance
Indira Gandhi National Open University publishes 7 online and distance programmes, priced from ₹13,200 for the Bachelor of Arts up to ₹62,000 for the Master of Business Administration — so what you pay at IGNOU depends far more on which degree you pick than on the university itself. Based in New Delhi, Delhi, it holds UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited, so the online award is treated the same as the campus degree by employers and by universities you apply to later. The catalogue splits 3 bachelor's and 4 master's programmes across 0 specialisations, which is wide enough to move from a UG to a PG here without changing university.
- Fee range
- ₹13,200 – ₹62,000
- Approvals
- UGC, UGC-DEB, AICTE
- Programmes
- 7
- Mode
- Distance
Fees and eligibility last verified on 2026-08-10 against the university's official pages.
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Totals run from ₹13,200 for the Bachelor of Arts to ₹62,000 for the Master of Business Administration, covering the complete programme rather than a single year. Each course page carries the semester-wise split.
Compare them on four things only: total published fee, approval status, whether your specialisation exists, and the support you actually get during the programme. Our side-by-side page puts IGNOU and Amity Online, Online Manipal, VGU in one table so the difference is visible instead of implied.
Online learners at IGNOU get career-services access rather than a campus placement guarantee — resume support, job boards and recruiter drives where the university runs them. Treat any package figure as a description of the whole learner base, not a promise attached to your enrolment.
Fee concessions are handled per intake rather than as a standing scheme. Category concessions for defence personnel, divyangjan learners, women and merit applicants are common in Indian online programmes — confirm the current scheme with IGNOU before applying.
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At a glance
Mode
ODL
Programmes
7
Levels
UG & PG
Duration
2–3 Years
Location
New Delhi
Recognition
2 published approvals
Overview
IGNOU is a national open university offering a large range of programmes through open and distance learning, with specific online programmes also available. The university publishes current prospectuses and programme-specific handbooks that should be treated as the primary source.
The page must clearly distinguish IGNOU ODL programmes from IGNOU Online programmes. Do not use 'online' as a blanket label for every IGNOU programme.
Indira Gandhi National Open University is a university in New Delhi, Delhi. 7 programmes are tracked here across PG and UG levels, with published totals from ₹13K to ₹62K. Delivery on record: Distance. Recognition on record: UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission, UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised, AICTE Approved programmes, NAAC NAAC accredited.
- Central open university; official 2026 prospectus
- Official prospectus/DEB framework
Approvals at a glance
UGC
Recognised by the University Grants Commission
UGC-DEB
Distance Education Bureau recognised
AICTE
Approved programmes
NAAC
NAAC accredited
| Body | Published status |
|---|---|
| UGC | Central open university; official 2026 prospectus |
| UGC-DEB | Official prospectus/DEB framework |
| Body | Published status |
|---|---|
| UGC | Central open university; official 2026 prospectus |
| UGC-DEB | Official prospectus/DEB framework |
Fee structure
Fees in IGNOU
| Course | Fees | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Online MA Sustainability Science (MASS) | ₹7,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online M.Com | ₹9,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA | ₹6,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Rural Development (MA-RD) | ₹5,900 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Journalism & Mass Communication | ₹12,500 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MBA | ₹14,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MCA | ₹12,700 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Translation Studies (MA-TS) | ₹4,800 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA (Hindi) | ₹6,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Gandhi & Peace Studies (MA-GPS) | ₹4,500 / year | 2 Years |
| Online Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management | ₹4,000 / year | 3 Years |
| Online BCA | ₹6,000 / semester | 3 Years |
| Online Bachelor of Social Work | ₹5,900 / year | 3 Years |
| Online B.Com | ₹4,000 / year | 3 Years |
| Online BLIS | ₹7,900 / year | 1 Year |
| Online Bachelor of Tourism | ₹3,400 / year | 3 Years |
| Course | Fees | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Online MA Sustainability Science (MASS) | ₹7,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online M.Com | ₹9,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA | ₹6,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Rural Development (MA-RD) | ₹5,900 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Journalism & Mass Communication | ₹12,500 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MBA | ₹14,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MCA | ₹12,700 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Translation Studies (MA-TS) | ₹4,800 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA (Hindi) | ₹6,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Gandhi & Peace Studies (MA-GPS) | ₹4,500 / year | 2 Years |
| Online Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management | ₹4,000 / year | 3 Years |
| Online BCA | ₹6,000 / semester | 3 Years |
| Online Bachelor of Social Work | ₹5,900 / year | 3 Years |
| Online B.Com | ₹4,000 / year | 3 Years |
| Online BLIS | ₹7,900 / year | 1 Year |
| Online Bachelor of Tourism | ₹3,400 / year | 3 Years |
Programme fees as published by IGNOU.
Course fees for IGNOU are taken from the university's own published fee structure. Where the university publishes only a per-year or per-semester fee, that is what is shown — no programme total is estimated.
Sample degree
The degree awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University is recognised by the relevant regulatory bodies and makes no mention of the learning mode, so it is accepted for every career and higher-study route.
UGC-DEB entitled
The degree is valid for government, private and overseas jobs as well as higher studies.
Digitally verifiable
Carries QR / online verification so employers can authenticate it instantly.
Officially stamped
Issued with the university seal and signatures — identical to the on-campus degree.
Course-wise fees
2 years62,000 total
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% reserved categories)
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Courses & fees
2 years62,000 total
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% reserved categories)
Fee structure
Fees in IGNOU
| Course | Fees | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Online MA Sustainability Science (MASS) | ₹7,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online M.Com | ₹9,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA | ₹6,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Rural Development (MA-RD) | ₹5,900 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Journalism & Mass Communication | ₹12,500 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MBA | ₹14,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MCA | ₹12,700 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Translation Studies (MA-TS) | ₹4,800 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA (Hindi) | ₹6,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Gandhi & Peace Studies (MA-GPS) | ₹4,500 / year | 2 Years |
| Online Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management | ₹4,000 / year | 3 Years |
| Online BCA | ₹6,000 / semester | 3 Years |
| Online Bachelor of Social Work | ₹5,900 / year | 3 Years |
| Online B.Com | ₹4,000 / year | 3 Years |
| Online BLIS | ₹7,900 / year | 1 Year |
| Online Bachelor of Tourism | ₹3,400 / year | 3 Years |
| Course | Fees | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Online MA Sustainability Science (MASS) | ₹7,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online M.Com | ₹9,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA | ₹6,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Rural Development (MA-RD) | ₹5,900 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Journalism & Mass Communication | ₹12,500 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MBA | ₹14,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MCA | ₹12,700 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Translation Studies (MA-TS) | ₹4,800 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA (Hindi) | ₹6,000 / year | 2 Years |
| Online MA Gandhi & Peace Studies (MA-GPS) | ₹4,500 / year | 2 Years |
| Online Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management | ₹4,000 / year | 3 Years |
| Online BCA | ₹6,000 / semester | 3 Years |
| Online Bachelor of Social Work | ₹5,900 / year | 3 Years |
| Online B.Com | ₹4,000 / year | 3 Years |
| Online BLIS | ₹7,900 / year | 1 Year |
| Online Bachelor of Tourism | ₹3,400 / year | 3 Years |
Programme fees as published by IGNOU.
Course fees for IGNOU are taken from the university's own published fee structure. Where the university publishes only a per-year or per-semester fee, that is what is shown — no programme total is estimated.
Fee vs other universities
| Programme | Total fee | Median elsewhere | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | ₹24K | ₹1.26 L | −₹1.02 L |
| Master of Computer Applications | ₹50K | ₹1.42 L | −₹92K |
| Master of Business Administration | ₹62K | ₹1.53 L | −₹91K |
| Master of Commerce | ₹19K | ₹1.08 L | −₹89K |
| Bachelor of Commerce | ₹18K | ₹89K | −₹72K |
| Programme | Total fee | Median elsewhere | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | ₹24K | ₹1.26 L | −₹1.02 L |
| Master of Computer Applications | ₹50K | ₹1.42 L | −₹92K |
| Master of Business Administration | ₹62K | ₹1.53 L | −₹91K |
| Master of Commerce | ₹19K | ₹1.08 L | −₹89K |
| Bachelor of Commerce | ₹18K | ₹89K | −₹72K |
5 of 5 IGNOU programmes are priced below the median published total for the same programme elsewhere on this site. Medians use published 2026-27 totals only — programmes with no published fee are excluded.
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IGNOU admission process
Programme admission
- Application mode
- online portal
- Admission cycles
- IGNOU operates January and July admission cycles; current 2026 notices govern the exact deadline.
- Entrance requirement
- Programme-specific; most notified programmes use the stated admission process, while some programmes may have entrance/selection rules.
How to apply
- 1
Create registration on the relevant IGNOU Samarth admission portal.
- 2
Enter applicant and academic details.
- 3
Select the notified programme.
- 4
Upload required documents.
- 5
Submit application and applicable fee.
- 6
Track admission/status through the portal.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Intake | July 2026 |
| Admission cycle | 2026-27 |
| Application fee | ₹300 |
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Intake | July 2026 |
| Admission cycle | 2026-27 |
| Application fee | ₹300 |
Scholarships
IGNOU scholarships
University scholarship
Government scholarships through National Scholarship Portal
University scholarshipEligible learners can apply for applicable Government of India scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal after admission confirmation; eligibility is scheme/category specific.
No university-wide scholarship scheme is listed for this university yet.
Government scholarships through National Scholarship Portal+
Eligible learners can apply for applicable Government of India scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal after admission confirmation; eligibility is scheme/category specific.
Examination pattern
IGNOU examination pattern
Programme examination pattern
- Examination mode
- programme dependent
- Assessment structure
- Online programmes use semester/term-end examination structures; the referenced current online-programme material describes AI-proctored online examinations, while IGNOU also has separate ODL examination processes.
Do not apply online AI-proctored exam mode to ODL programmes automatically.
Learning experience
Examination delivery
Examinations are conducted in programme_dependent mode.
Assessments
Online programmes use semester/term-end examination structures; the referenced current online-programme material describes AI-proctored online examinations, while IGNOU also has separate ODL examination processes.
Study mode
Programmes at IGNOU are delivered in odl mode.
Degree & certificate
The degree awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University is recognised by the relevant regulatory bodies and makes no mention of the learning mode, so it is accepted for every career and higher-study route.
UGC-DEB entitled
The degree is valid for government, private and overseas jobs as well as higher studies.
Digitally verifiable
Carries QR / online verification so employers can authenticate it instantly.
Officially stamped
Issued with the university seal and signatures — identical to the on-campus degree.
- Awarded by
- Indira Gandhi National Open University
- Credentials awarded
- 6 degree types including M.Com, MBA, B.Com
- Study mode
- ODL
- Recognition published
- Central open university; official 2026 prospectus · Official prospectus/DEB framework
Placement & career
IGNOU publishes placement assistance, which is career support such as guidance and opportunity sharing. It is not a placement guarantee, and no employment outcome is assured.
IGNOU does not publish university-wide placement numbers. Programme pages carry the career detail that is published, and you can ask the university directly for its current recruiter list.
Indicative recruiter list published for the university's online and campus programmes. Placement support does not guarantee a job offer.
IGNOU career support
Programme career outcomes
Approvals & recognition
University-level recognition, accreditation and institutional information should not be treated as proof of every programme's current online/ODL entitlement. Programme-specific facts should be verified separately for the relevant academic session.
UGC
Recognised by the University Grants Commission
UGC-DEB
Distance Education Bureau recognised
AICTE
Approved programmes
NAAC
NAAC accredited
| Body | Published status |
|---|---|
| UGC | Central open university; official 2026 prospectus |
| UGC-DEB | Official prospectus/DEB framework |
| Body | Published status |
|---|---|
| UGC | Central open university; official 2026 prospectus |
| UGC-DEB | Official prospectus/DEB framework |
Why consider
Published recognition
Central open university; official 2026 prospectus · Official prospectus/DEB framework
Programme choice
7 programmes are listed for the current session across UG, PG levels.
Flexible study mode
ODL delivery for working learners.
Published fee range
Programme fees listed between ₹13,200 – ₹62,000.
Scholarship options
IGNOU publishes scholarship criteria for eligible applicants.
Things to consider
- Eligibility differs by programme — check the course page before applying.
- Fees differ by programme and may change between admission cycles.
- Placement assistance does not guarantee employment.
- Admission cycles and intake dates can change; confirm the current cycle on the official portal.
- Scholarship eligibility varies by programme and by the current scholarship notice.
- Fees can change between intakes; confirm the current amount before you pay.
- Verify current fee, recognition and admission details on the official IGNOU website before paying.
Who it suits
May suit
- Working professionals who need to study alongside a job
- Learners who want a flexible, non-classroom schedule
- Graduates looking for a PG programme
- Students looking for a UG degree without relocating
May not suit
- Students who specifically want daily on-campus life
- Learners who prefer classroom-based teaching
- Applicants who need a programme this university does not offer online
Should you choose IGNOU over a private online university?
Choose it if
- Your budget starts around ₹13K for the full programme — that is the lowest published total across IGNOU programmes on this page.
- You want a government/open-university degree at published state fees rather than a private online programme priced for placement services.
- You need an AICTE-recognised technical programme — that approval is on record for IGNOU.
- You want to finish UG and continue PG at the same university without re-applying elsewhere.
Look elsewhere if
- You expect recruiter drives, career coaching or an on-demand LMS experience — an open university's core promise is affordable, recognised study material and examinations.
- You want live/online classes — IGNOU delivers in distance mode.
- Placement assistance is a deciding factor for you — no placement support is published in the IGNOU record.
What to verify before applying
Before submitting an application, verify the exact programme name, awarding university, current academic session, eligibility, total fee and fee components, admission deadline, examination method, scholarship conditions and the official admission portal. These details can change by programme and admission cycle.
Last updated: August 2026
Researched university record
Indira Gandhi National Open University offers odl education through its listed programmes. The university is located in New Delhi.
UGC status
Central open university; official 2026 prospectus
UGC DEB status
Official prospectus/DEB framework
NAAC status
The university shares this detail directly with applicants — ask for it before you pay.
NIRF information
The university shares this detail directly with applicants — ask for it before you pay.
accreditation
The university shares this detail directly with applicants — ask for it before you pay.
Admission cycles
IGNOU operates January and July admission cycles; current 2026 notices govern the exact deadline.
Entrance exam
Programme-specific; most notified programmes use the stated admission process, while some programmes may have entrance/selection rules.
Researched admission steps
- Create registration on the relevant IGNOU Samarth admission portal
- Enter applicant and academic details
- Select the notified programme
- Upload required documents
- Submit application and applicable fee
- Track admission/status through the portal
Scholarship information
Government scholarships through National Scholarship Portal
Eligible learners can apply for applicable Government of India scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal after admission confirmation; eligibility is scheme/category specific.
Course-specific career opportunities are the primary source for course pages. This university-level layer provides common career-support context only.
Official university links
- official website: https://www.ignou.ac.in/
2026-27 session · Last updated: August 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Indira Gandhi National Open University holds UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited. Degrees from UGC-entitled online programmes carry the same recognition as the equivalent on-campus degree for employment and further study.
Programmes at IGNOU fall in the ₹13,200 – ₹62,000 range. Programme-wise figures are published on each course page and updated every admission cycle.
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