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Indira Gandhi National Open University courses and fees

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Profile from the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026. NIRF ranks are checked against NIRF 2025 and the record is matched to the official registers. Fees and packages are as listed there, so confirm them with the college. What we check

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Course fee range
₹5k – ₹66k
As listed, read 2 October 2026
Highest package
Not published
As listed, read 2 October 2026
NIRF 2025
No. 1 Open University
Programmes listed
20
Data from IGNOU's official website

IGNOU courses: distance (ODL) and online programmes, duration and fees

IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi) was set up by an Act of Parliament in 1985. You study from home: in ODL (open and distance learning) mode with printed or digital study material and counselling sessions at a study centre, or in online mode on IGNOU's own learning platform. There is no entrance exam for these programmes; admission is on eligibility. Fees below are as listed on IGNOU's programme pages; exam fees are extra.

After Class 12
ProgrammeDurationSpecialisationsFee (as charged)Full course
BA (ODL)3 to 6 yearsNo specialisation₹5,000 for the full programme₹5,000
BA (Hons) English (ODL)3 to 6 yearsNo specialisation₹5,500 per year₹16,500
BA (Hons) Economics (ODL)3 to 6 yearsNo specialisation₹5,500 per year₹16,500
BA (Hons) Psychology (ODL)3 to 6 yearsNo specialisation₹6,000 per year₹18,000
B.Com (ODL)3 years minimumNo specialisation₹5,000 per year₹15,000
B.Sc (ODL)3 to 6 yearsNo specialisation₹6,500 per year₹19,500
BBA (ODL)3 to 6 yearsNo specialisation₹10,500 per year₹31,500
BCA (ODL)3 to 6 yearsNo specialisation₹8,300 per semester₹49,800
BCA (Online)3 to 6 yearsNo specialisation₹8,300 per semester₹49,800
After graduation
ProgrammeDurationSpecialisationsFee (as charged)Full course
MBA (ODL)2 to 4 yearsNo specialisation₹16,000 per semester (₹18,000 in the 3rd semester)₹66,000
MBA (Online)2 to 4 yearsNo specialisation₹16,000 per semester (₹18,000 in the 3rd semester)₹66,000
MCA (ODL)2 to 4 yearsNo specialisation₹13,000 per semester₹52,000
MCA (Online)2 to 4 yearsNo specialisation₹12,700 per semester₹50,800
M.Com (ODL)2 to 4 yearsNo specialisation₹10,200 per year₹20,400
M.Com (Online)2 to 4 yearsNo specialisation₹10,200 per year₹20,400
MA English (ODL)2 to 4 yearsNo specialisation₹16,400 for the full programme₹16,400
MA Psychology (ODL)2 to 4 yearsNo specialisation₹10,500 per year₹21,000
MA History (ODL)2 to 4 yearsNo specialisation₹8,200 per year₹16,400
MA Education (ODL)2 to 4 yearsNo specialisation₹10,200 per year₹20,400
MSW (Online)2 to 4 yearsNo specialisation₹18,500 per year₹37,000

All programmes are 100% online: live and recorded classes, study material on the university learning platform, and online exams from home.

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Source: IGNOU official website (ignou.ac.in): programme pages for eligibility, duration and fees. Checked 30 October 2026. Confirm the current fee and dates before you pay.

Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi, Delhi lists 11 programmes on Disha Stars: 6 undergraduate & diploma and 5 postgraduate.

Courses

All 14 programmes are listed with the college; these are the ones you can search on Disha.

Undergraduate & diploma

Postgraduate

Entry route by course

Entry route for each programme at Indira Gandhi National Open University: most programmes admit directly on eligibility, with no entrance exam. Programmes such as B.Ed have their own entrance test; check the programme page before you apply.

CourseUsual entry routeTypical eligibility
MBADirect admission on eligibility, no entrance examA bachelor's degree in any subject
BCADirect admission after Class 12, no entrance examClass 12 (10+2) or equivalent
MCADirect admission on eligibility, no entrance examA bachelor's degree, usually with Mathematics
B.ComDirect admission after Class 12, no entrance examClass 12, usually commerce or with Mathematics
B.ScDirect admission after Class 12, no entrance examClass 12 with science subjects
BADirect admission after Class 12, no entrance examClass 12 in any stream
B.EdA state B.Ed entrance test or the university's own testA bachelor's degree
DiplomaA state polytechnic entrance test, or Class 10 marksClass 10

Not sure which route fits your marks? A counsellor can check eligibility for Indira Gandhi National Open University with you.

Estimate the total cost

Fees used here: ₹5k – ₹66k. As listed in the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026; confirm with the college.

₹2,500
₹2,500₹62,000
Estimated total
₹4,37,500
about ₹12,153 a month over the course
Course fee (whole course): ₹2,500+ ₹4,35,000

An estimate to plan with. The listed range covers all courses at this college, confirm the exact fee for your course, and ask about scholarships.

Questions about Indira Gandhi National Open University courses

Which courses does Indira Gandhi National Open University offer?

Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 11 programmes: BCA, B.Com, B.Sc, BA, B.Ed, Diploma / Polytechnic, MBA / PGDM and MCA and more.

Which undergraduate & diploma courses are at Indira Gandhi National Open University?

BCA (3 years), B.Com (3 years), B.Sc (3 years), BA (3 years), B.Ed (2 years) and Diploma / Polytechnic (3 years).

Which postgraduate courses are at Indira Gandhi National Open University?

MBA / PGDM (2 years), MCA (2 years), M.Sc (2 years), MA (2 years) and M.Com (2 years).

How do I get admission to Indira Gandhi National Open University?

Admission depends on the course. The common entry routes for each course are listed on this page; confirm the current process, eligibility and dates with Indira Gandhi National Open University before you apply.

Entrance exams

Indira Gandhi National Open University is confirmed by an official source to admit students through NCET. See the latest NTA notices, previous papers and other colleges for each exam.

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