IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University

As per IGNOU NIRF report 2026, the overall median package received during IGNOU placements 2025 was between INR 2.45 LPA and 2.85 LPA. In UG 1-year programs,  640 students were placed and 2560 students were selected for higher studies out of 3765 graduating students.

In UG 3-year course,  6917 students were placed and 34,584 students were selected for higher studies out of total 53,206 graduating students in 2025.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (popularly known as IGNOU) is one of the top names for distance/ part-time education in India. IGNOU is UGC approved & is accredited by the NAAC with Grade 'A+.'

IGNOU online courses make it easy for working professionals to upgrade their academic stature with the flexibility of learning from their preferred location, time & study mode.

As per the latest IGNOU NIRF report, the overall median package received during IGNOU placements 2025 was between INR 2.45 LPA and 2.85 LPA.

IGNOU BA (Hons) English course curriculum include core courses, ability enhancement compulsory courses, and generic electives. The generic electives in the UG course are:

• Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture
• Indian Society: Images and Realities
• Psychology and Media
• Rethinking Development

IGNOU BA course is of three-year duration and is six semesters. The first semester syllabus include topics related to English in Daily Life, Individual and Society. Some of the subjects that the students study in the first semester are:

• Social Small Talk
• Money Matters
• Social Injustice
• Mountaineering in India
• Drug of Abuse, etc.

IGNOU BA (Hons) English course fee is INR 15,900. It is the total fees for three-year UG course. The given fee is as per the official website or sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

IGNOU offers fee waiver for SC and ST students applying for UG courses. Candidates wanting to avail this benefit need to meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The requirements to get a fee waiver are mentioned below:

• Applicant should be from SC or ST category.
• The family annual income should be below INR 2.5 lakh as per GOI norms.
• Candidate should have applied for a UG course of IGNOU.
• No similar fee waiver or scholarship should have been taken from other sources.

The course fee for Bachelor Degree from IGNOU is INR 4,00,000 along with uniform and kit fees which is INR 25,000. 

Indira Gandhi National Open University or IGNOU has a variety of courses available. These courses are offered across UG and PG levels. Thus, the university offers education in different streams, such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, etc. MBA is a popular programme offered by the university. MBA in Hospital Management is offered at the PG level for the duration of 2 years. Students who do not want to attend regular college, IGNOU is a great option for them. After completing the degree students can work both government sector or private clinics.