Does IGNOU notes on BA and MA public administration help for optional public administration in the UPSC?

Yes, IGNOU notes on BA and MA public administration are surely helpful for optional public h administration in the UPSC. This is because IGNOU study material is prepared by experienced professionals. They are PhD degree holders. There are many candidates who have passed UPSC alongside pursuing a PG course from IGNOU. They give the rightful credit to IGNOU for passing the UPSC. Times of India has interviewed many such candidates of IGNOU who have claimed the study material from the university to be their best friend. IGNOUs study material has been designed to facilitate self study. This is why it is easier than other course material. Also, the quality is top notch. It is available at your study centre for a fairly low price.

IGNOU MA Public Administration: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Part Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	Distance
total fees	₹ 16,700
median package	₹ 3.5 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹16,000
total fee	₹16,700

Events	Dates
Submission of Applications Dates for Admission [MA]	Oct 15, 2025
Date for Submission of Application for July Session 2025 [MA]	May 15, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025

IGNOU is an open university known for its knowledgeable and approachable faculty, accessible through regional centers due to the absence of direct meetings with teachers. While faculty support is strong, their limited availability can lead to delays in addressing student issues. Exams occur annually and are manageable with at least a month's preparation. The university maintains a low fee structure, making education accessible to many. For a typical 2-year master's program, the total fees are approximately Rs. 15,000, split into Rs. 7,500 per year, excluding additional exam and registration fees.

Some master’s programs have annual fees ranging from Rs. 11,000 to Rs. 12,000. Scholarships, especially for minority communities, and government financial assistance are available, with opportunities detailed on the National Scholarship Portal. IGNOU also provides job placement assistance to support students in finding employment after graduation.

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Yearly Placement Package Comparison
Median Package	₹3.50 Lakhs	₹3.36 Lakhs	₹2.88 Lakhs

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ISHITA PANDEY

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MA, Public Administration

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

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In IGNOU, the course takes place yearly, not semester-wise. So, you register once every year for your two-year course. The fees for my course for the 1st year were 7000 + 1000 study material charges, which are optional. Again, for the next year, it would be similar.

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Tushar Chopra

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Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

IGNOU a necessity of employees

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It is a distance course that allows you to have a full time job

The total fees for the course is ?15000 that has to be paid yearly as 7500 for each year in a 2 year masters program with that additional of exam fees and registration fees has to be paid at the appropriate time

Prakash kumar

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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The affordability of the course at any individual whether rich or poor can join the college.

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After the payment of fees in the starting we don't even know that we are enrolled or not it takes alot of time to get confirmation.

For the entire course the student have to pay around 22000 without the addition of exam fees before the exam you have to pay the exam fees according the number of subjects you have. For the scholarship you can check national scholarship portal if any scholarship is available.

Ujjwal Jain

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Reviewed on May 11, 2023(Enrolled 2020)

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Fees depend on the course which you are doing.. as Masters fees approximately 11000 to 12000 per year. Examination fees were different from admission fees. Some governmental scholarships and financial assistance will be provided.

Satendra Kumar

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2022(Enrolled 2020)

Overall good

Fee structure is minimum in IGNOU. This gives everyone opportunity to study. Scholarship is also available for minorities community. University aslo give assistance of campus job placement. And this is very good to say.

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