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IGNOU MFA Courses & Fees 2026

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  • Public/Government University
  • Estd. 1985

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Q:   What is the admission cycle of IGNOU?
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IGNOU admission cycle opens twice in a year i.e. January and July. The registrations for January session usually begins in December and close by March. The July session for ODL/ Online programmes begin in May and continue till July. The mode of application is online for all the courses.

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

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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.

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.

IGNOU MFA
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Q:   Is a degree from IGNOU valid?
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IGNOU is a trusted and accredited distance education university. This central university was established by an ACT of parliament in 1985. IGNOU degree is equivalent to a degree granted by any recognised university in India. It is acceptable and valid overseas and in foreign countries with ease. This is because, IGNOU is a recognised university under UGC and is a governmental university too. An IGNOU degree is approved by DEC and AICTE.

Q:   Is an IGNOU degree valid for UPSC?
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Yes, all IGNOU degrees are valid for any purpose, whether you are appearing for any entrance exams or employment exams. It has recognition at the national as well as international levels. IGNOU is a recognized university under the UGC and a government university. Adding further, an IGNOU degree is approved by the Distance Education Bureau (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as well. Additionally, IGNOU provides free UPSC CSE coaching to scheduled caste candidates at no cost. Every year, IGNOU invites applications from scheduled caste students for free coaching of UPSC IAS (prelims and mains).
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Answered 2 weeks ago

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 studen

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Nupur Madavi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

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 t

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Manashjyoti Goyal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

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

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Himanshi Gupta

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

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

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Virajita Madavi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

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.

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Ranjeeta Karan

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