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IGNOU MFA Courses & Fees 2026

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  • Estd. 1985

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Q:   Is IGNOU good for B.A.?
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Hello!

Yes IGNOU can be a good choice for BA Philosphy course. IGNOU is one of most well known and trusted open colleges.

Candidates can see table showing a list of benefits and disadvantages of going for a BA course from IGNOU below - 

AdvantagesDisadvantages
Affordable: Many students mention that IGNOU is an affordable option for pursuing a Bachelor's degree.Limited infrastructure: Some students feel that infrastructure at IGNOU is limited, especially in comparison to traditional universities.
Flexibility: With online courses and weekend classes, IGNOU offers flexibility to balance studies with work or personal responsibilities.Limited interaction: Since it's an open university, students miss out on interacting with peers and experiencing campus life.
Good Faculty: Several students praise teaching quality of IGNOU's professors, citing their knowledge and willingness to help.Teaching styles: A few students express dissatisfaction with certain teachers' teaching styles, finding them unhelpful or unclear.
Relevant curriculum: course curriculum is considered relevant to industry, making students industry-ready.Exam difficulties: Seminars and exams can be challenging, and some students struggle to pass.

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Hope this helped your query! All the best! 

Q:   What are the top 5 courses in IGNOU?
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One of the leading universities in India, IGNOU offers over 200 UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral courses via open and distance learning (ODL) mode. Candidates interested in IGNOU admission can apply through the online admission portal for ODL programmes, i.e. ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. In addition, the university launched an Online Education portal under its umbrella and now, it offers more than 40 UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses via the same. 

Out of all these courses, some of the popular ones are listed below:

  • BA
  • BCom
  • BSc
  • MBA
  • B.Ed

Read more on top IGNOU courses

Q:   Can I pursue 2 courses offered at IGNOU at the same time?
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As per the official brochure released, a student is allowed to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously through ODL / Online mode, as per the illustration given below.

CourseDetails
One certificate programme with any
other Programme
Admission in both programmes can be taken in the same
admission cycle
One UG + One PG ProgrammeAdmission has to be taken in two different
admission cycles
*Admission can be taken only in specified courses. Details
are available on IGNOU website
Two UG Programmes
Two PG Programmes

Certain programmes are not allowed under the simultaneous registration. Students are advised to visit
the official prospectus for the same. Additionally, there will be no change in the counseling/ assignment submission/ examination schedule in case dates for the above clash for the courses in which a student has taken admission.

Q:   What are the career scopes after pursing online course from IGNOU?
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IGNOU offers Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses in the fields of Language studies, Humanities, Computer Science, Social Work, Tourism, Journalism, etc. Students pursing these career-oriented courses can land jobs in the corporate as well government sector. For more information on IGNOU online courses, students can visit the official website.

IGNOU MFA
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Q:   How does the distance education through IGNOU work? How is the submission of assignments done and how are the semester and exams conducted?
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Once you get admission in IGNOU in distance education, students have to submit assignments, appear for term end exam and if required submit practical file. 

  • Assignments: Students can check the assignment on the official website of IGNOU as per their year of admission. Students have to submit the assignment within the specified time to their designated study centre. Some study centre might accept online submission. However, it is advised to submit a hard copy as well. Assignment has weightage of 30%.
  • Term End Exam: Term End Exam are conducted two times a year-one in December and other in June. Candidates can check the datesheet for the same on the official website of IGNOU.
Q:   What after IGNOU application process is over?
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Students who have applied for B.Ed, MBA or PB BSc Nursing must appear for the required entrance and check if they've qualified it. Followed by application, application fee payment and entrance, students who have completed their registration can check their status by entering their registration number on the IGNOU admission status page. The university also notifies students about their admission confirmation or rejection through an email and a text message in the next two months.

Q:   What should I do after taking online admission in IGNOU?
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Candidates who are selected for admission need to confirm their seat by paying the course fee. Here are few things that students will recieve after taking admission in IGNOU:

  • Once a students get admission into IGNOU, he or she will recieve the enrollment number and ID for future login to the samarth portal of the university.
  • Based on the choice made by the candidate while filling the application form, he or she will then recieve the study material. Soft copy is available on the official website of the university. 
  • Registered students also recieve a mail from the regional or study centre for counselling. It is an induction ceremony where the course is introduced to the students.
  • A schedule of classes is also shared through mail. For any query regarding classes, students must contact their study centre.
Q:   Are there any scholarships available for IGNOU students?
A: 

Students belonging to SC or ST categories or are physically challenged can apply online on the web portal of the university. IGNOU also provides scholarships to Jail Inmates and Economically Weaker students, weaver community students and transgender in the form of tuition fees.

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Answered 3 days ago

The total tuition fees for MA is INR 14,000-INR 27,000 at IGNOU. The fees is the highest for MA in Education. For most of language programmes, the fees is at lower end. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 3 days ago

Yes, candidates do not require passing any entrance exam for admission in MA at IGNOU. Aspirants are selected based on their scores in the qualifying exam. Selected candidates have to pay course fees to confirm their seat. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 2 weeks ago

No, you cannot get admission to IIT Bombay if your degree completion extends into September.

IIT JAM regulations generally allows provisional admission for final-year students, but you must submit proof of passing your qualifying degree by a strict deadline which is typically September 30 of the admi

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered 3 weeks ago

To get exam notifications for  IGNOU, SOL and NIOS, you must check the announcement section of the official website and notifications.

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Yes, you can pursue a BSc Agriculture after completing Class 12 with Agriculture (RBSE).

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