Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is one of the largest open universities in the world, offering more than 350 programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral levels. IGNOU is widely preferred by working professionals, fresh graduates, and competitive exam aspirants due to its flexible learning model and affordable fee structure.
The university offers programmes across diverse disciplines such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Education, Social Sciences, and Technology. IGNOU courses are designed to provide academic flexibility without compromising the recognition and validity of degrees.
IGNOU fees generally range from ₹500 to ₹72,400, depending on the programme and specialisation, making higher education accessible to students from all economic backgrounds.
| Course | Eligibility | Total Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Post Graduation | 17,850 |
| MA | Graduation | 10,800 – 25,900 |
| B.Sc | 10+2 | 15,900 – 43,800 |
| BA | 10+2 | 8,700 – 27,900 |
| M.Sc | Graduation | 15,900 – 72,400 |
| B.Ed | Graduation with 50% | 55,000 |
| MBA | Graduation | 2,700 – 68,000 |
| BCA | 10+2 | 48,000 |
| BBA | 10+2 | 15,000 – 31,500 |
IGNOU Ph.D programmes are offered across more than 45 disciplines including Psychology, Management, Sociology, Education, Economics, Political Science, and Computer Science. The fee structure remains uniform across all Ph.D specialisations.
| University | Ph.D Total Fees |
|---|---|
| IGNOU | INR 17,850 |
| NSOU | INR 30,000 |
IGNOU MA programmes are offered in over 40 specialisations and are among the most affordable postgraduate courses in India.
| MA Course | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MA Psychology | Graduation | INR 19,500 |
| MA English | Graduation | INR 15,400 |
| MA Political Science | Graduation | INR 15,400 |
| MA Sociology | Graduation | INR 14,600 |
| MA History | Graduation | INR 15,000 |
| B.Sc Specialisation | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 10+2 | INR 18,200 |
| Zoology | 10+2 | INR 18,200 |
| Physics | 10+2 | INR 18,200 |
| Chemistry | 10+2 | INR 18,200 |
| Botany | 10+2 | INR 16,500 |
| Geography | 10+2 | INR 15,900 |
| M.Sc Course | Total Fees (INR) |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 15,900 |
| Zoology | 28,400 |
| Chemistry | 40,400 |
| Biochemistry | 72,400 |
| Physics | 28,000 |
| Applied Statistics | 30,800 |
IGNOU students can apply for various government-funded scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. Reserved category students and economically weaker sections are eligible for fee assistance under central and state schemes.
No, IGNOU fees vary based on programme and specialisation. Technical and science programmes usually cost more. Arts and humanities courses are comparatively affordable.
Yes, IGNOU is significantly more affordable. It is designed to provide cost-effective higher education. Fees are subsidised by the Government of India.
Most IGNOU programmes charge fees annually. Some professional courses may follow semester-wise payments. Fee structure is mentioned at the time of admission.
IGNOU allows fee refunds under specific conditions. Refund policies depend on programme type and timeline. Official guidelines should be checked before withdrawal.