IGNOU : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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BA {Hons.} at IGNOU is a 3-year Part Time UG Degree. The course is offered in 12 specializations. The most popular specializations include Political Science, (Hindustani Music), Economics.

The total BA {Hons.} Fees at IGNOU for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 15,000 - 28,200.

To be eligible for the IGNOU BA {Hons.} program, candidates must have passed Pass 10+2 (or equivalent).

Read the section below for further details on IGNOU BA {Hons.} admission 2025, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

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IGNOU BA {Hons.} Fees

IGNOU BA {Hons.} Fees 2025 - 2026 is ₹ 15,000 - 28,200 for the entire course duration. This is an increase of 2.17% (~₹600) from the previous year fee. Students must pay approximately ₹ 5,000 - 9,400 per year.

Based on 279 reviews and 2.3 K views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular BA {Hons.} specialisation is Political Science, (Hindustani Music), Economics.

  • BA {Hons.} Political Science total fees is ₹ 16,000
  • BA {Hons.} (Hindustani Music) total fees is ₹ 28,200
  • BA {Hons.} Economics total fees is ₹ 15,000

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Fee TypeTotal Amount (INR)
total fees₹ 15,000 - 28,200
* Fees is refundable

IGNOU Latest Updates and News

02 Feb, 2026 IGNOU Admission (Jan 2026 Session) is open for all ODL programs. Apply now! The application deadline is Feb 15, 2026 (extended).

02 Feb, 2026 IGNOU has opened re-registration for the January 2026 session for all ODL and Online programs. Register now! The last date to apply @ignou.ac.in is Feb 15, 2026 (Extended).

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IGNOU BA {Hons.} Admission 2026

Students must have Pass 10+2 to be eligible for BA {Hons.} admission at IGNOU.

IGNOU BA {Hons.} Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to IGNOU BA {Hons.} program was October 15.


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Satyam Kumar Mehta
Satyam Kumar Mehta
5.0Helpful
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025(Enrolled 2025)

Fees and Financial Aid:

I am in first semester and there are 6 sem in 3 year i pay 5000 per sem for this course The fee structure for sc and st is less than general category person My batchmates paid same as i pay Did not get any scholarship
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Shivam Sharma
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Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025(Enrolled 2025)

Fees and Financial Aid:

Fee structure of my course is 5400 but I belong to SC student so I have discount 50 percent and I gave 3100 rs . The tution fees is 300 . And I don't know about my batchmates because I have taken a addmission in open Schooling so because I don't know my batchmates. I don't know about IGNOU SCHOLARSHIP
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Onkar Kumar
Onkar Kumar
4.8Helpful
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

Fees and Financial Aid:

Year wise fee - 6000 Scholarship is best ,more than 100 all over India Good environment with good study.. IGNOU is best in terms of education Fee structure is also very good with great structure and people love it
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Harsh Verma
Harsh Verma
3.4
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

Fees and Financial Aid:

1st year my fee 5000 (2020) 2nd year 4800 (2021) 3rd year 4500 (2022) obc tution fee yearly fee 8000 caution fee refundble 3000 admission fee 3000 lab fee 2500 other chargers 2000 my batchmates from management sc, st, catagories paid diffrent fee amount. as per their catagory structure. their fees ranged from 5000 to 10000 depending on the category and scholarship benifits. The students of our batch had access to multiple scholarship options such as merit cum need scholarship 10000 govt post matric schloraship 15000 need. based fee concession 5000-7000. and several external scholarships ranging beetween 2500 to 10000
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Harsh Patahak
3.4
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

Fees and Financial Aid:

My yearly fees for BA was Rs 4000 for 3 years so I have paid Rs 12000. Registration fees was 2000, Admission fees was 4000. Tution fees was Rs 1000 monthly. and I don't have any idea about other courses.
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Keshav Sharma
Keshav Sharma
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Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025(Enrolled 2025)

Fees and Financial Aid:

Yearly Fee - INR 5500 (Tution fee) + 600 ( Practical fee) +1600 ( exam Fee) General sholarships available. Usually category based ( SC/ST , Differently abled , Other communities). For offline study material ( optional) - INR 5800 per year ( approx)
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Amrita Tamang
4.2
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

Fees and Financial Aid:

IGNOU (indira Gandhi national Open University ) This university is offering distance education and flexible learning option to all students who want to complete their studies . They have all courses available multiple options students can choose according to their interest. They took fees early for every year whie doing regisration we have to pay fee around 5000, Apart from that they charge examination fee at the time of exam per subject they charge 200 if in case students are failed to fill the examination form on time. they have option that they can enrolled and filll the form with late fee even for that they have a particular date. This is the only amount they took for the entire course but per year we have to pay registration fee and examination fee.best part is universuty sent books to our door steps.Study material wwhic they provide to students are very help full.
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JAHANVI
JAHANVI
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Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

Fees and Financial Aid:

I am pursuing BA English (Honours) from IGNOU. The fee structure is quite affordable and consistent throughout the course. The total duration of the program is 3 years. The fee per year is ?4,000, which brings the total course fee to ?12,000. There are no hidden charges like development fees or lab fees since this is a distance learning program. Admission fee is included in the yearly fee. There is a registration fee of ?300 during the first year only, which means the total fee for the first year is ?4,300. Students from reserved categories such as SC/ST can apply for fee reimbursement under various state and central government schemes. IGNOU also provides financial aid options for economically weaker sections, and scholarships like “IGNOU-Scholarship for SC/ST students” are available depending on eligibility. The fee has remained the same over the years and hasn’t increased as of now. Compared to regular universities, IGNOU offers a much more economical education, especially for working students or those who cannot attend regular college. From the affordability point of view, I would rate this course 5 stars as it provides good academic value at a minimal cost.
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College Ninja
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Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

Fees and Financial Aid:

I have to pay around Rs. 10,000 per year plus exam (theory + practical) fee. The exam fee for my second year was around Rs. 3000 (Rs. 2000 for theory and Rs. 1000 for practicals). The fee slowly seems to be increasing, but it is still a very affordable place for quality education. It has students from all walks of life, many of whom could not pay the hefty fee that other colleges charge. But IGNOU provides them with the opportunity to learn at their own pace in an affordable way.
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Khushboo
3.8
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025(Enrolled 2021)

Fees and Financial Aid:

I paid total of amount yearly 5300rs/- I don't take tuitions,no caution fees,no lab fees only admission and exam fees. Other batchmates of my they had same feeling structure of my course but don't know other course batches.
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IGNOU: 2 Answered Questions

Is IGNOU good for BA courses?

Supriya Sarkar
Amritesh SinhaB.A English Honours, Indira Gandhi National Open University (2017)

IGNOU BA course is a good option for distance learning education. You will have many elective options. The study materials are enough for self-study, you won’t need to buy additional books. The admission and examination procedure can be done online. The examinations and publication of results are on time. 

If you are looking for flexibility and ease, IGNOU BA is a good option. 

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What are the minimum subjects to be taken for the BA programme of IGNOU?

Arunima Sethi
Lakshita AhujaStudied at Indira Gandhi National Open university (IGNOU)

In BA you have 96 credits in total. From which:

  • 24 credits are of 3 compulsory courses of 8 credits each.

  • 64 or 56 credits are of the courses of your choice.

  • 8 or 16 credits are of application oriented courses.

You are allowed to complete only 32 credits every year. If you want minimum courses for your BA program you should choose all courses of 8 credits each. That will be 12 courses for 3 years, 4 courses per year.

But if you want your BA degree to be a BA major, then you must complete 48 credits in one specific subject (subject in which you want a BA major). 

2 more important things to know are:

  1. The theory exams of the 4 credit courses are of 50 marks in 2 hrs.

  2. The theory exams of the 8 credit courses are of 100 marks in 3 hrs.

Note that these 48 credits must be completed in 3 years with minimum 16 credits per year in that specific subject.

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shivangi
Mar 21, 2024 17:58
Is there any fee difference between MA Eco and MA Geography?
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Sweta Kumari
Mar 26, 2024 21:28

The first-year fee for the MA in Economics is INR 9,500, and for the second year is INR 9,000 at the IGNOU.  It offers an MSc in Geography, the first year fee is INR 14,500, and the 2nd year fee is INR 14,000. 

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sujeet yadav
Jan 20, 2024 00:35
I have completed my MSc. Chemistry so I want to pH.d in Chemistry in egnou distance please help me and send brochure with fee structure
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Shikhar Srivas
Jan 20, 2024 22:21

The total fee structure for the course is INR 16,800 and you can check out the page IGNOU New Delhi PhD Chemistry and navigate to “Download Brochure” to get the brochure mailed to you.

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darshan v
May 30, 2023 19:38
Hi i have a completed bsc after I would like to continue my education please help me
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Shikhar Srivas
Jun 6, 2023 23:56

Admission to PG courses followed by B.Sc is done based on merit, however, the dates for the same have already been over by now. You can check them out at IGNOU New Delhi courses & fees.

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simanti sen gupta
Apr 7, 2023 23:49
Please send me the brochure for PGD in Statistics. Cannot find it in the IGNOU website
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Sinbad Chongtham
Apr 15, 2023 15:19

IGNOU offers a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics program. The total course fee is INR 7600. Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for this program. For more information please visit the program page on the university’s website for more information.

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priyanshu bhardwaj
Mar 28, 2023 20:24
Can I get admission in ba after 60 percent in +2
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Sinbad Chongtham
Mar 31, 2023 14:10

Yes, if you have passed Class XII examination from a recognized board in any discipline you will be offered admission in the BA program of IGNOU. You can submit your application for the January 2023 session till March 31, 2023.

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vanshika singh
Mar 27, 2023 20:25
when admission is gonna open again of 2023 ?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Mar 31, 2023 14:35

There are two admission sessions of IGNOU: January and July: The application process of January 2023 session is going on right now and the application deadline has been extended till March 31, 2023. The notification for the next admission session is yet to be released.

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kajal
Jan 30, 2023 19:10
What course should i choice after i completed by bsc in phy, b.ed ??? I want to do a distant course .
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Shikhar Srivas
Jan 30, 2023 19:13

You are open to M.Sc Physics course too, but if you want to pursue B.Ed, you can do the same. To check it out, visit IGNOU New Delhi B.Ed.

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payal shrikrushna atilkar
Nov 23, 2022 15:25
what is the last date for PGDCA admission
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Sinbad Chongtham
Nov 24, 2022 16:58

IGNOU has closed the admission process for the July 2022 session on 15 November 2023. But the admission process for the January 2023 session is expected to begin very soon. You can submit your application online once the university has released the admission portal on its official website.

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vasudeva rao
Nov 7, 2022 07:41
I had completed my B.Ed in earlier years . I am an Employee . Now , I would like to admit in M.Ed. course in distance mode . How can I proceed ??? Plz Suggest
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Sinbad Chongtham
Nov 7, 2022 18:14

IGNOUno longer offers M.Ed program. But please check the institutes that offer M.Ed program in open distance learning mode, their admission criteria and other information from Distance M.Ed.

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supraja s
Sep 17, 2022 10:12
In IGNOU BCA exams are in offline or online mode ?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Sep 19, 2022 12:22

IGNOU TEEs are conducted offline at the IGNOU exam centers. IGNOU exam centers are generally the study centers. Students will be allotted their respective exam centers.

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anshu choudhary
Sep 17, 2022 09:25
Shall I be eligible for ma hindi from ignou? I had completed my graduation in btech.
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Sinbad Chongtham
Sep 19, 2022 12:26

Yes, students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for admission in the MA Hindi program of IGNOU. Please submit your application form for the July 2022 sssion on or before 22 September 2022.

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anil
Sep 5, 2022 17:49
can i do bbarl in ignou. im 12th passed from cbse. now what can i require for this course and please also tell me this course effect my current job due internship.
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Sinbad Chongtham
Sep 6, 2022 17:39

You can apply for admisison in the BBA RL course of IGNOU if you have passed Class XII examinaiton from a recognized board in any stream. The course is offered in distance learning mode. You can apply for admission till 9 September 2022.

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tilottama wankhede
Aug 24, 2022 17:13
I require to complete my B'ed degree this year, plz give me any option of admition
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Sinbad Chongtham
Aug 25, 2022 16:18

IGNOU invites application for admission inthe B.Ed program only once in a year. The B.Ed admission process for the current year has been concluded. But you can apply for admission in the next year. Admission is based on the entrance test conducted by the university.

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aishah siddiqah
Aug 18, 2022 09:28
Does IGNOU offers BA in geography public administration and sociology
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Jaspreet Kaur
Aug 22, 2022 00:01

IGNOU only offers BA in Public Administration and BA in Sociology on a full-time basis. You are eligible to apply if you have passed the 12th standard board examination in any stream from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. 

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chikun behera
Aug 13, 2022 12:56
I have completed b.sc in physics. Can I take admission m.sc in mathematics in IGNOU??
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Jaspreet Kaur
Aug 16, 2022 02:03

No, you are not eligible to apply for the Masters of Science (M.Sc) Mathematics for this academic session as the minimum eligibility set requires one to have a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. 

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Chitranshi Baranwal
Aug 17, 2022 17:08

No, You need to have Mathematics as one of the three major subjects in BSc to take admission to the MSc mathematics. IGNOU offers Msc mathematics with eligibility criteria of Graduate with a Major, or Honours in Mathematics with at least 50% marks in aggregate or you need to have B.A/BSc in mathematics as one of the three major subjects with 50% aggregate in total and 55% aggregate in mathematics. 

Read more: IGNOU MSc Mathematics course details 

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tanya verma
Aug 10, 2022 19:34
I completed my 12th from PCM, can i do bsc biochemistry from IGNOU?
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Nishtha Roy
Aug 11, 2022 00:23

In order to be eligible for admission for B.Sc. Hons [Biochemistry], you should have passed 10+2 with science subjects, namely, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Since you did not have biology as a subject, you might not be eligible for admission into Biochemistry. Click here for more information: IGNOU B.Sc. Biochem 2022

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tulmoni bhuyan
Aug 10, 2022 10:21
Is ignou offfer M.Sc in Zoology
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Nishtha Roy
Aug 11, 2022 00:29

Yes, IGNOU does offer M.Sc. in Zoology as a program. The course fee is from INR 10,000 to INR 25,000. You can refer to the prospectus provided on the official IGNOU website for the same.

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jyoti chaudhri
Aug 3, 2022 11:03
Is ignou offer msc with chemistry ??
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Sinbad Chongtham
Aug 3, 2022 16:50

No, IGNOU does not offer M.Sc Chemistry. The university offers M.Sc courses in a few streams and you can check the availble course from IGNOU M.Sc Courses.

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fousiya muhammed
Jul 31, 2022 09:44
Do ignou offers msc in computer science
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Sinbad Chongtham
Aug 1, 2022 17:59

No, IGNOU does not offer M.Sc Computer Science course but offers an M.Sc Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science. Students seeking admisison to this course must have a bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as compulsory subject and a score of at least 50% in aggregate.

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shubhangi sawant
Jul 29, 2022 08:57
can i get admisson in IGNOU Second year for ba psychology after my first year in ba from mumbai university idol?? Plzzz reply
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Sinbad Chongtham
Aug 3, 2022 18:04

No, IGNOU does not accept lateral admission to its courses. To get admission to the BA Psychology course you must apply for admission from the first year. The deadline to register for the July 2022 session is 12 August 2022.

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