

IGNOU MA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Admission 2025, Placements, Curriculum
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IGNOU MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025
IGNOU MA programme of two-year duration is offered in 31 specialisations with a maximum duration of four years. This course is available in two cycles - January and July. Available in online/open and distance modes, IGNOU MA admission is completely based on merit scores obtained by the students in their graduation degrees.
The following table mentions the IGNOU MA eligibility criteria for some of the specialisations:
MA Specialisation |
Eligibility & Medium of Instruction |
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English |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university Medium of instruction: English |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university Medium of instruction: Hindi |
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Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university Medium of instruction: Hindi |
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Jyotish |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university Medium of instruction: Hindi |
Urdu |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university + There would be no admission test knowledge of reading good writing Urdu is necessary Medium of instruction: Urdu |
Political Science |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university Medium of instruction: English & Hindi |
History |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised University. Medium of instruction: English & Hindi |
Sociology |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised University. Medium of instruction: English &Hindi |
Psychology |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university Medium of instruction: English |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised University. Medium of instruction: English & Hindi |
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Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised University. Medium of instruction: English & Hindi |
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Read more: Eligibility/ Duration & Fee for remaining MA specialisations |
Check: IGNOU Admission Prospectus 2024
IGNOU MA Fees 2025
The applicants are required to pay the fee amount to confirm their admission. The IGNOU course fee is cumulative of multiple components, such as a tuition fee, a one-time fee, and a registration fee. In addition, the registration fee amount is non-refundable. Students can pay fees for admission to IGNOU courses in online mode via credit card/debit card/net banking. IGNOU MA tuition fees range between INR 7,000 and INR 25,000. This fee amount is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. Find below the IGNOU MA video:
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IGNOU MA Admission Dates 2025
IGNOU admission cycle runs twice a year: Jan and Jul sessions. Candidates should stay updated with important event dates. The applications must be submitted on or before the prescribed date. Find below the IGNOU MA admission dates:
Dates | Past Events |
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30 Sep '25 | M.A. (ODL/Online mode-July 2025) Fresh registration last date |
30 Sep '25 | M.A. (ODL/Online mode-July 2025) Re-registration last date |
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IGNOU MA Curriculum
MA is a two-year course spread across four semesters. The course curriculum includes a semester-wise subject list. It must be noted that the subjects covered in an MA course can vary based on the chosen specialisation. In the second year of the course, candidates may also have to go through an internship programme. The IGNOU MA curriculum for the desired specialisation can be downloaded from the below table:
Specialization | Curriculum |
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M.A. in Psychology,IGNOU | |
M.A. in English,IGNOU | |
M.A. in Hindi,IGNOU | |
M.A. in Jyotish,IGNOU | |
M.A. in Drawing and Painting,IGNOU |
IGNOU M.A.Seats
Courses | Seats |
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M.A. in Adult Education | 100 |
IGNOU MA Placements 2024
The IGNOU MA placements data is not available for the year 2024, as of now. Graduates of open university However, some of the key highlights of IGNOU placements in the recent past are mentioned below:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics |
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Average package |
INR 3 LPA – INR 4 LPA |
Highest package |
INR 15 LPA |
Placement rate |
Between 70% and 80% |
NOTE: The above-mentioned placement data is gathered from online sources and hence may vary.
Insights on Placements
Based on 476 Student ResponsesInternships and industry projects
Students get substantial industry exposure
Employment opportunities
Higher in core jobs
Higher studies preferences
Majority opted in India
Placement support
Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves
Placement support
Some students found placement process useful, some didn't
Alumni network
Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities
Overall feeling of students
Love being in college
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IGNOU MA 2025 FAQs
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