How good is IGNOU for B.A.Psychology?

IGNOU is a great option for pursuing BA in Psychology. The course curriculum is well-designed. It covers almost every aspect of Psychology. IGNOU study materials are excellent. The coursework includes practical sessions that you need to attend with your batch mates. Assignments and examinations aren’t easy. You need to prepare well to score decent grades. During the final year, students are required to do an internship. This course provides the knowledge and skillsets required to change into senior posts in the field.

How hard is the IGNOU MA in psychology?

The level of difficulty of a program depends on your passion mostly. If you are passionate about learning then an MA in psychology from IGNOU is not that difficult. You can even work while pursuing a Masters. Firstly attend all classes and complete all practicals. You will be guided by facilitators throughout. This will help you at the time of examinations. Also, the study material provided by IGNOU is very easy so I don’t think overall it will be a difficult ride.

IGNOU BA Psychology: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fees (2025 - 2026)	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)
Tuition Fees	₹5500	₹5500	₹5500
Yearly Fees	₹5500	₹5500	₹5500

Fees	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)
Tuition Fees	₹4400	₹4400	₹4400
Registration Fees	₹300	-	-
Other Fee	₹200	-	-
Yearly Fees	₹4900	₹4400	₹4400

Course Highlights	Details
duration	3 Years (Part Time)
course level	UG (Degree)
mode of study	Distance
total fees	₹ 16,500
eligibility	Pass 10+2

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹16,500
total fee	₹16,500

Events	Dates
Last Date of Application Submission for Session 2025 [BA]	Oct 15, 2025
Date for Submission of Application for July Session 2025 [BA]	May 15, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025

The college offers a supportive environment with around six educators for a class of 40, both in core and elective subjects. The BA Psychology program lasts three years, with applications submitted via the IGNOU website for a fee of INR 300. The exam system consists of two exams annually, with assignments contributing 30% to the semester grade. While some faculty members are unfriendly, most provide significant support, especially during exams.

The institution has over 100,000 students at its regional center, conducting exams in June and December. Its study materials are highly regarded, often surpassing those of private institutions. A 6-month internship program with various companies is available, including to international students, enhancing the college’s standing among central government colleges in India. IGNOU’s fees are affordable, ranging from INR 4,500 to 6,000 annually, with examination fees at about INR 200 per subject and practical fees between INR 200 and 500 based on credit hours.

Scholarships are offered based on merit, need, and category (OBC/SC/ST), with applications available on the university’s website. Due to its distance learning format, on-campus placements are not available, but a 15% discount is offered for choosing e-study materials. Students need to consider tuition, registration, exam fees, and other compulsory charges when calculating the total cost, and should verify the latest scholarship information with the university.

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Keshav Sharma

2.6Helpful

BA, Psychology

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025(Enrolled 2025)

IGNOU is Affordable

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The college offers higher studies at very affordable price
Due to Open learning system , I can also pursue other skills or jobs simultaneously.

Dislikes

Exam checking and grading system is not good
Study material provided is not enough to prepare for the exam.
the assignment system is not so smooth , it does not provide any help in study

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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College Ninja

3.0Helpful

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

IGNOU: for those who want a fun college experience with home-cooked food and hostel mates feel like family ;)

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.

Khushali Shah

2.6

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

My experience on my college

5,200 to 5,600 depending on additional charges for offline study material. Also the registration fees and exam fees during practicals are additional. The fees depends on the course selected however it is affordable. There are many financial aid services provided by them but I am not aware of it completely.

mohd asif tragwal

5.0Helpful

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025(Enrolled 2019)

good and affordable college

it is not easy to score good in ignou any programme if you have good skill and techmique you will achieve good score

ignou has a top choice because it has a strong reputation offer affordable coarses and provide a wide range of programm ignou bag program fee structure first year fee 5000 rupees second year 5000 rupees third year 6000 rupees and this university provide scolarship for student

Avinash Sharma

3.4

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

How's life in IGNOU University

My programme is Ba psychology hons. And it's fees was 5500 per years, it's 3 year programme quite affordable. If we include examination and practical exam fees it's 200,300 per subject. And we have to submit handmade assignment also which mostly cost us making 500-700rs including sheets and envelope for submission. IGNOU is best for students who are struggling with money problem it provides so many subjects and courses at very affordable prices.

Sreejata Mallick

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

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Course fees is 6000 per year College provides study material College has scholarship College has so many study centres College is late at reply to emails or phone calls College has many platform where you can know about the college and it can help you with your course and studies

NILANSHU SINGH

3.8Helpful

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

IGNOU is best for open university

It is an open university that follow low fees courses from other collages. this collage fees of the psychology course total is only rs 50000. and is produce by the total in the form of the indian collages and the form of the iopen things in the form of the per year/semester 1 semester fees : rs 8333 2semester fees : rs 8333 same fees for all semester in the form of equality. special exam fees per sunbject 200rs

Anthapurnya

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Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

Experience Psychology hons at Ignou through my lenses

No books delivered on time. Ignou delivers your books a day before your exam only if you are lucky.

Yearly fees is around 5000, ignou charges 200 rupees per subject while doing registration for exams as exam fees, ignou gives a concession of 15% if you opt for e study material instead of printed material. Practical fees is also charged for every practical subject which is 200.

Sneha

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

College story of a student

they only increase the fees at the time when we re-register after completing a year the complete cost of my course is affordable i have not opted any kind of scholarship and i also don't have complete information about that

Mansi

1.5

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024(Enrolled 2020)

The real truth about IGNOU

I liked that you can complete a degree and not have to worry about going back and forth for classes everyday.
One can give exams easily by selecting the study centre as per their comfort and examination process is also quite smooth.

One has to pay the fees on yearly basis the fees is generally around 4000 to 5000/- or a little more depending on the course. We have to pay exam fees separately which is around 200/- per subject, so if a person has around 8 subjects they would pay 1600/-. There are no scholarships since the fee itself is quite minimal, and after the course there is no guaranteed placement, atleast not from college's side, one can explore it on their own.