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IGNOU Courses and Fees For 2025
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers diverse range of courses ranging from Bachelors, Masters, Diploma , PG Diploma, Certificate and PhD levels. The model of this Open University is to make sure that students are able to learn right from the comfort of their homes irrespective of their geographical locations. Here, we will look more into details on each course offered by IGNOU and their fee structures. Lets first look at the various School of Studies or academic departments at the University.
IGNOU Schools of Studies
- School of Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Engineering and Technology
- School of Social Sciences
- School of Humanities
- School of Management Studies
- School of Continuing Education
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Computer and Information Sciences
- School of Law
- School of Journalism and New Media Studies
- School of Foreign Languages
- School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Management
- School of Gender and Development Studies
- School of Social Work
- School of Extension and Development Studies
- School of Performing and Visual Arts
- School of Translation Studies and Training
- School of Vocational Education and Training
- School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies
- School of Agriculture
Courses Offered at IGNOU
Before we delve into details on each course , we need to understand the academic structure at IGNOU. The University offers both Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and normal programs. In CBCS courses, the University follows a semester based approach while in other normal programs, annual examination system is followed. IGNOU offers programs at all academic levels and therefore the eligibility for a student ranges from completing 10+2 to having advanced degree in specialize courses. Here are details on level wise courses at IGNOU.
IGNOU Bachelors Courses For 2025
IGNOU offers undergraduate or bachelor degree courses in various disciplines such as science, computer application, business and commerce, fine arts, tourism and social work. The duration for each of these courses are different. However, they typically range from 3-4 years. Here are more details on some of the popular bachelor courses offered by IGNOU along with their eligibility criteria, program duration and fees.
| SNo. | Course Name | Code | Eligibility Criteria | Fee Structure (Per Year) | Minimum Duration | Admission Validity | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bachelor of Science (BSc.) | BSCM | 10+2 with science subjects or its equivalent | Rs. 6000 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English & Hindi |
| 2. | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | BAM | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 4,500/- per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English & Hindi |
| 3. | Bachelor of Education (BEd) | BED | At Least 50% in Bachelors or Masters Degree OR (i) Trained in-service teachers in elementary education. (ii) Candidates who have completed a NCTE recognized teacher education programme through face-to-face mode. | Rs. 55,000 for full course | 2 Years | 5 Years | English & Hindi |
| 4. | Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | BCA | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 8000 per semester | 3 Years | 6 Years | English |
| 5. | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | BBA | 10+2 Passed or its equivalent | Rs. 10,000 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English & Hindi |
| 6. | Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) General | (BCOMG) | 10+2 or BPP from IGNOU | Rs. 2700 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English & Hindi |
| 7. | Bachelor of Tourism Studies | BATS | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 5000 | 3 Years | 6 Years | English & Hindi |
| 8. | Bachelor of Library and Information Science | BLIS | Bachelors degree with 50% marks for General and 45% and for the SC/ST/OBC/PH category respectively. OR Bachelors degree with Diploma (one year) in Library Science OR Bachelors degree with 2 years of working experience in Library and Information Centre | Rs. 8,700 for full course | 1 Year | 2 Years | English (Students can write assignmen ts and TEE in Hindi language also.) |
| 9. | Bachelor of Arts (Major) Journalism and Digital Media | BAFJDM | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 10,600 per year | 4 Years | 8 Years | English & Hindi |
| 10. | Bachelor of Arts (General) | BAG | 10+2 or BPP from IGNOU | Rs. 2400 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English & Hindi |
Visit here to find out details on all IGNOU bachelors courses along with their individual prospectus and career opportunities.
IGNOU PG/ Masters Courses For 2025
The University is known to provide advanced specialized masters or postgraduate level courses in diverse fields such as Arts, Science, Computer Applications, Library Science, Education, Tourism, Social Work etc. These programs at providing technical knowledge and skills that help students choose their employment in a particular area and develop technical expertise. Typically, masters courses at IGNOU last for two years. Here are some popular PG / Masters courses offered by IGNOU along with their eligibility criteria, program duration and fees.
| SNo. | Course Name | Code | Eligibility Criteria | Fee Structure (Per Year) | Minimum Duration | Course Admission Validity | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | MBA | Bachelors Degree (Minimum 3 years) with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category). | Rs. 15,500 per semester | 2 Years | 4 Years | English |
| 2. | Master of Arts (English) | MEG | Bachelor’s Degree or higher from a recognized University. | Rs. 7,700 per year | 2 Years | 4 Years | English |
| 3. | Master of Commerce | MCOM | Bachelor’s Degree or higher from a recognized University. | Rs. 9,700 per year | 2 Years | 4 Years | English & Hindi |
| 4. | Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | MCA_New | Passed B.C.A/B.Sc (Computer Science)/ B.Sc. (IT)/ B.E.(CSE)/ B.Tech. (CSE)/B.E. (IT)/B.Tech. (IT) or Equivalent Degree with at least 50% marks (45% marks for reserved category) OR Passed any Graduation Degree with at least 50% marks (preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level ) | Rs. 12,700 per semester | 2 Years | 4 Years | English |
| 5. | Master of Library and Information Science | MLIS | Bachelor’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science or Associateship from NISCAIR or DRTC | Rs. 11,500 | 1 Year | 2 Years | English (Students can write assignments and TEE in Hindi language also.) |
| 6. | Master of Arts in Public Administration | MPA | Bachelor’s Degree or higher from a recognised University. | Rs. 7,700 per year | 2 Years | 4 Years | English & Hindi |
| 7. | Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations | PGDIBO | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or equivalent | Rs. 8,200 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English & Hindi |
| 8. | Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication | PGJMC | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject. | Rs. 12,500 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English & Hindi |
| 9. | Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management | PGDIHRM | Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretary ship) with at least 50% marks ( 45% for reserved category) | Rs. 20, 000 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English |
| 10. | Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management | PGDIFM | Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretary ship) with at least 50% marks ( 45% for reserved category) | Rs. 20, 000 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English |
Visit here to read about all the masters courses offered by IGNOU along with their individual prospectus and career opportunities.
IGNOU Diploma Courses For 2025
IGNOU also offers a range of diploma courses for students to develop skills and expertise in their specific areas of interest. Infact, some of the diploma courses also help them with eligibility to apply at certain job opportunities. IGNOU provides diploma in various disciplines such as management, journalism and mass communication, creative English, teaching english as second language, counselling and guidance, women empowerment, tourism studies etc. The Diploma and PG Diploma courses at IGNOU are conducted from 6 months to 1 year. Here are some of the popular diploma and PG diploma courses offered by the University along with their eligibility criteria, program duration and fee structure.
| SNo. | Course Name | Code | Eligibility Criteria | Fee Structure (Per Year) | Minimum Duration | Course Admission Validity | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education | DECE | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 3,000 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English, Hindi & Tamil |
| 2. | Diploma in Tourism Studies | DTS | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 4,500 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English & Hindi |
| 3. | Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education | DNHE | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 3,000 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English & Hindi |
| 4. | Diploma in Creative Writing in English | DCE | 10+2 or any one without 10 +2 but age should be 20 years or above | Rs. 3,800 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English |
| 5. | Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing — Finance and Accounting | DBPOFA | 10+2 or its equivalent with English as compulsory subject & 50% aggregate. OR Bachelors degree and above (with English as compulsory subject at 10+2 level) | Rs. 5,000 per semester | 1 Year | 3 Years | English |
| 6. | Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration and Development | DPLAD | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 3,600 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English & Hindi |
| 7. | Diploma in Event Management | DEVMT | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 8,000 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English & Hindi |
| 8. | Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development | DWED | 10+2 or its equivalent OR Non 10+2 with three years working experience as development workers at any level | Rs. 3,600 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English & Hindi |
| 9. | Diploma in Dairy Technology | DDT | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 15,200 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English, Hindi & Telugu |
| 10. | Diploma in Retailing | DIRIL | Direct Entry 10+2 / equivalent OR (b)University provides reservation of seats as per Government of India rules. OR Sponsored Admission The sponsor is allowed to nominate employees, who have passed 10+2/equivalent, from their Retail Organization. | Rs. 10, 000 | 1 Year | 3 Years | English & Hindi |
Visit here to get a list of all the diploma and PG diploma courses provided by IGNOU along with their individual prospectus and career opportunities.
IGNOU Certificate Courses For 2025
The University also provides a range of Certificate courses in areas such as nutrition and health education, rural development, environment studies, human rights, IT and entrepreneurship. The aim of offering certificate courses is mainly to enhance students knowledge and prepare them for higher promotional positions in their existing work roles. The IGNOU Certificate programs are usually 6 months long. Here are some of the popular certificate courses offered by IGNOU along with their eligibility criteria, program duration and fee structure.
| SNo. | Course Name | Code | Eligibility Criteria | Fee Structure (Per Year) | Minimum Duration | Course Admission Validity | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Certificate in Library and Information Science | CLIS | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 3,000 | 6 months | 2 Years | English. Students can write assignmen ts and TEE in Hindi Language also |
| 2. | Certificate in Information Technology | CIT | 10th Pass OR SSC OR DLC from Microsoft or equivalent | Rs. 6,000 | 6 months | 2 Years | English |
| 3. | Certificate in Business Skills | CBS | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 3,200 | 6 months | 2 Years | English |
| 4. | Certificate in Communication & IT Skills | CCITSK | 10+2 pass with English as one of the subject | Rs. 5,700 | 6 months | 2 Years | English |
| 5. | Certificate in Tourism Studies | CTS | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 2,400 | 6 months | 2 Years | English & Hindi |
| 6. | Certificate in Environmental Studies | CES | 10+2 or its equivalent | Rs. 2,400 | 6 months | 2 Years | English & Hindi |
| 7. | Certificate in Food and Nutrition | CFN | No formal qualification, Minimum age of 18 years as on the last date for receipt of Admission form. | Rs. 1,900 | 6 months | 2 Years | English, Hindi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayala m, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Oriya |
| 8. | Certificate Programme in Yoga | CPY | 10+2 from any recognized board | Rs. 5,000 | 6 months | 2 Years | English |
| 9. | Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting | CVAP | 10th pass | Rs. 4,000 | 6 months | 2 Years | English |
| 10. | Certificate in Performing Arts Hindustani Music | CPAHM | 10th pass | Rs. 4,400 | 6 months | 2 Years | English, (Program Delivery – Through Web Enabled Academic Support). |
Visit here to have full list of certificate courses provided by IGNOU along with their individual prospectus and career opportunities.
IGNOU Ph.D. Courses
The University also offers doctoral programmes in more than 21 disciplines ranging from education, management, social sciences, science, humanities etc. The PhD programmes offered by IGNOU require an Entrance Interview before enrollment and are designed to foster research skills and specialized expertise. Here are some of popular PhD courses offered by IGNOU along with their eligibility criteria, program duration and fee structure.
| SNo. | Course Name | Code | Eligibility Criteria | Fee Structure (Per Year) | Minimum Duration | Course Admission Validity | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | PhD in Education | PHDES | Candidates with at least 55% marks in M.A (Education) or M.Ed (50% marks for reserved category) AND Qualify IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam at National Level | Rs. 17,850 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English |
| 2. | PhD in Management | PHDMGMT | Candidates with 55% marks in Masters degree from a UGC recognized University. Possesses Master’s Degree from a University (50% marks for reserved category) AND Qualify IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam at National Level | Rs. 17,850 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English |
| 3. | PhD in Sociology | PHDSOC | Candidates with 55% marks in Masters degree from a UGC recognized University. Possesses Master’s Degree from a University (50% marks for reserved category) AND Qualify IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam at National Level | Rs. 17,850 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English |
| 4. | PhD in Political Science | PHDPS | Candidates with 55% marks in Masters degree from a UGC recognized University. Possesses Master’s Degree from a University (50% marks for reserved category) AND Qualify IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam at National Level | Rs. 17,850 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English |
| 5. | PhD in Public Administration | PHDPA | Candidates with 55% marks in Masters degree from a UGC recognized University. Possesses Master’s Degree from a University (50% marks for reserved category) AND Qualify IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam at National Level | Rs. 17,850 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English |
| 6. | PhD in Psychology | PHDPC | Candidates with 55% marks in Masters degree from a UGC recognized University. Possesses Master’s Degree from a University (50% marks for reserved category) AND Qualify IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam at National Level | Rs. 17,850 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English |
| 7. | PhD in Social Work | PHDSW | Candidates with 55% marks in Masters degree from a UGC recognized University. Possesses Master’s Degree from a University (50% marks for reserved category) AND Qualify IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam at National Level | Rs. 17,850 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English |
| 8. | PhD in Economics | PHDSW | Candidates with 55% marks in Masters degree from a UGC recognized University. Possesses Master’s Degree from a University (50% marks for reserved category) AND Qualify IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam at National Level | Rs. 17,850 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English |
| 9. | PhD in English | PHDENG | Candidates with 55% marks in Masters degree from a UGC recognized University. Possesses Master’s Degree from a University (50% marks for reserved category) AND Qualify IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam at National Level | Rs. 17,850 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English |
| 10. | PhD in History | PHDHIS | Candidates with 55% marks in Masters degree from a UGC recognized University. Possesses Master’s Degree from a University (50% marks for reserved category) AND Qualify IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam at National Level | Rs. 17,850 per year | 3 Years | 6 Years | English |
Visit here to get all the details on the PhD Courses provided by IGNOU along with preparation for entrance test , interview and admission process.
It is important to note here that the fee structure listed in each of courses are updated by the University from time to time. Therefore, please refer to the latest prospectus released by University to check such details. The fee structure also vary depending upon the level of course and study materials provided.
Course Delivery at the University
IGNOU offers both ODL (Online Distance Learning ) and Online modes for its course delivery. While ODL mode comprises of offline learning where students might visit their study centre for assignment submissions, library facility usage, hard copy of study material (if opted) and counselling classes, Online mode is completely carried out through internet. One interesting fact about course delivery system at IGNOU is that irrespective of the mode being chosen, a student enrolled at IGNOU can study his/her lessons from wherever and whenever possible.
Admission Validity
This is an important term that you learn as soon as you take admission at IGNOU. Every course offered at the University has a certain validity which is extendable of the duration of the program. Typically, Bachelors degree courses have an admission validity of 6 years. Similarly, masters courses at IGNOU have a validity period ranging from 2 to 5 years.
This is validity is meant for students to complete submitting their assignments, project files as well as taking examination for all subjects. If a student fails to complete his/her course within the admission validity, he/she will have to apply for readmission and will have to pay full programme fees again. In this case, the student will have to apply via Re-registration .
It is therefore advisable to check the admission validity for your respective course as soon as you get admission or enrollment. You can find the admission validity for your programme through Student Portal or by checking your Admission Status.
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