

IGNOU MBA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Last Date, Application Form
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IGNOU MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2025
IGNOU MBA course is offered in a variety of course specialisations. IGNOU MBA admission was subject to valid scores obtained by the students in the IGNOU OPENMAT exam. However, OPENMAT was not conducted for admission for the January and July sessions. Hence, now the admission shall be granted on a merit basis.
More details about the IGNOU MBA course are provided in the following table:
Particulars | IGNOU MBA Highlights |
---|---|
Specialisations | General | Banking & Finance | Financial Management | HRM | Marketing Management | Operations Management |
Eligibility for MBA (General, Financial Management, HRM, Marketing Management and Operations Management) | A pass in any bachelor’s degree of a minimum of three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category candidates) |
Eligibility for MBA in Banking and Finance, i.e. MBF |
- A pass in any bachelor’s degree of a minimum of three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category candidates) - A pass in CAIIB examinations of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, Mumbai, and awarded the requisite qualification/ credentials therefore by the institute - Must have been working with the Banking or Financial Services sector for at least two years |
Duration |
Minimum duration: Two years | Maximum duration: Four years |
Medium of instruction |
English |
For more details about curriculum, scholarships, reservation, study material and fee-related details, download the below PDFs:
- IGNOU MBA Prospectus
- IGNOU MBA in Banking & Finance Prospectus
- IGNOU MBA in Financial Management | HRM | Marketing Management | Operations Management Prospectus
IGNOU MBA Fees 2025
Candidates have to pay the required fee amount to confirm admission. The IGNOU courses fee includes a tuition fee, a one-time fee, and a registration fee in the total fee. The registration fee amount is non-refundable. Moreover, the fee payment for IGNOU courses is accepted online via credit card/debit card/net banking. The table below showcases IGNOU MBA fee bifurcation:
Course | One-Time Fee | Tuition Fee |
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MBA | INR 300 | INR 6,300 - INR 68,000 |
NOTE: The aforementioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.
IGNOU MBA Study Material
IGNOU sends study material to all the registered students via registered post/speed post. For nonreceipt of study material, learners are required to write to the Registrar, Material Production and Distribution Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068. The University has a provision to provide a soft copy of the self-learning material in place of printed material. A learner opting for the soft copy will be given a 15% discount on the course fee. The option to this effect has to be indicated by the learners while filling in the online admission form. Such learners will not be given printed self-learning material.
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IGNOU MBA Admission Dates 2025
IGNOU admission dates are expected to be released soon. The admission cycle runs twice a year: Jan and Jul admission sessions. Aspirants shall ensure that they submit their application on or before the prescribed deadline. Check out the below table for more details on IGNOU MBA admission dates:
Dates | Past Events |
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30 Sep '25 | MBA/PGDM (ODL/Online mode-July 2025) Fresh registration last date |
30 Sep '25 | MBA/PGDM (ODL/Online mode-July 2025) Re-registration last date |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
IGNOU MBA Curriculum
The school offers different areas of specialisation under the MBA programme, such as Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Operations Management, Marketing Management, and Services Management. Candidates can choose any one specialisation area in which they want to pursue their MBA. The MBA programme of IGNOU consists of 28 courses in all and includes:
- Twenty (20) Core courses (from MMPC-001 to MMPC-020)
- Seven (07) courses from any one of the chosen specialisation area
- One (01) Project course (MMPP-001 equivalent to 2 courses)
- Students need to select 7 courses in each of the semesters during the programme
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Commonly asked questions On Curriculum
IGNOU MBA/PGDMIGNOU MBA Seats 2025
The seat count for the MBA programme is not announced by the Indira Gandhi Open University. IGNOU MBA seat availability is directly proportional to the number of applicants in the specific admission year. The selection of the PG course is now merit-based. Hence, eligible candidates can apply through the IGNOU registration portal to get a seat in the programme.
Commonly asked questions On Seats
IGNOU MBA Placements 2024
There is no IGNOU MBA placement data available for the year 2024, as of now. However, some of the key highlights of IGNOU placements in the recent past are mentioned below:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics |
---|---|
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
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Employment opportunities
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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 MBA 2025 FAQs
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