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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 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 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:   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.

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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 a week 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

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Answered a week 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 week 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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Answered a week ago

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 be

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Mohit Sharma

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Answered 3 weeks ago

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

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