Is IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) AICTE approved for an M.Com?

The following information will clear all your doubts regarding IGNOU being AICTE approved: IGNOU is not only a central university but also a nodal body to regulate distance education in India. IGNOU can commence any course, even technical courses without or with approval of AICTE since it has the right to do so as per its constitution. IGNOU has its own SOET (school of engineering and technology) duly approved by HRD and UGC. Their degrees and diplomas are equivalent to any other technical system in India. AICTE never recognizes any degree/diploma in distance courses and hence it should be clearly understood for any institution. Nonetheless, IGNOU courses are themselves valid. However, through a joint resolution of DEC(IGNOU) and AICTE, IGNOU is no longer offering any technical degree/diploma and neither recognizes other universities in DEC mode.

IGNOU M.Com : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Part Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	Distance
total fees	₹ 20,700
median package	₹ 3.5 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹20,700
total fee	₹20,700

Events	Dates
Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [M.Com]	Feb 01, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026 Ongoing

Events	Dates
Submission of Applications Dates for Admission [M.Com]	Oct 15, 2025

Events	Dates
Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [M.Com]	Feb 01, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026 Ongoing

Events	Dates
Submission of Applications Dates for Admission [M.Com]	Oct 15, 2025

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers a Master of Commerce program, which spans two years with two semesters each year and four subjects per semester. Despite minimal student-faculty interaction, the faculty is supportive and well-qualified, assisting students primarily through study centers. Exams are held every semester, with each paper graded out of 100 marks, split into 70 for exams and 30 for assignments. The exam center assignment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and revaluation costs Rs.

750. Placement opportunities for final-year students are limited, with few small BPOs and insurance companies offering unpaid internships. The placement process through the Samarth portal lacks efficiency and documentation, leading to student skepticism. IGNOU's M.Com program is cost-effective, with annual fees between Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 9,700, and an overall yearly cost of around Rs. 10,500 when including examination fees. Scholarships are mainly available for economically disadvantaged students or those from reserved categories, with government scholarships ranging from Rs.

13,000 to Rs. 15,000, especially benefiting girls. While there are no campus jobs, IGNOU occasionally organizes placement fairs and provides employment opportunities through its Samarth portal.

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Median Package	₹3.50 Lakhs	₹3.36 Lakhs	₹2.88 Lakhs

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TESTvenky

4.6

M.Com, General

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026(Enrolled 2017)

Excellent in Terms of Flexible Learning

Fees and Financial Aid:

One of the Best thing in the IGNOU was fee is only 11000 and we have to pay only 5000 per year and course was inculed Tution Fee, Book and Other Utilities fee was approx 1000 and Exam fee was 500 Per Year , Rest No Scholarhsip was for General and any SC ST will be get the Benifits form govt. Over all Expiricenee was Good as Flexibale Study and many other Utilitis Benifits

Fizana Ashraf Malik

5.0Helpful

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025(Enrolled 2018)

College life.

Likes

Fees was also not that high .so i didnt have any difficulties to pay fees on time.

Total was 20000, i paid 8000 for 2 years and 4000 as exam fees. In Indira gandhi national open university fees was not that much and i really liked the overall experience and it also allows me to do any side by side activities as well especially i was a working person so i managed my education and job smoothly while studying in indira Gandhi national open university. For categories and otber financially weak students there was relaxation for those students .

Shubhangi

4.4Helpful

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

LIFE AT IGNOU

hello , I am paying 9700 per year fees of MCOM. degree, all other fees are included in these fees , additional charges are apply on regestration fees, and application fees . my batchmate also paying the same fees of same course,little bit discount available for reserve categories . scholarship available only for other categories like sc , st , obc . amount will be paid from government to student are around 13k to 15k, specially for girls.

Pranav Prashun

4.0Helpful

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025(Enrolled 2017)

IGNOU Best Way to Study Further

Affordability and relevance of curriculum to those students who want to study further and donnt have enough financial help. And also working professionals can pursue their higher studies.

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Examination conducted were mismanaged by the management as i have appear for multiple seating arrangement for a single examination.

For the first year i have paid for Rs. 5500 including tuition fees and other related fees like the enrollment fees and identity card. Tuition Fees - Rs. 5000 Identity Crad - Rs. 100 Enrollment Fees and Other Charges - Rs. 400 The first year has an addiittional specification like as dual degree of Post Graduate Diploma in Internal Business Operations along with Master of Commerce First year. I got an oline portal to make the payment of tuition fees and other examination form fees according to papers. As IGNOU is an open learning university so the fees for each student is same Pan India.

Pankash Rai

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

My honest review.

We should get a guide from the University before exam.

Yearly i have to submit 20,000/- I do self study at home so no tution fees. My batch mates submits more than me because of the different streams they have chosen. PM Yashasvi Post Matric Scholarship i had applied and i received an amount of 2,000/- as an OBC student.

SHANU KUMAR JHA

3.8

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

MY COLLEGE LIFE IN THE IGNOU.

all the student afford these type of online education fees structure

many student have less known information about exam tiimimg fees and course subject and fees structure
yes ignou does not create any take eny type of college classes and without classes exam will be tough to give

per year cost approx 10500 per year and also you have to pay examination fees 200 per subject that total cost of 8 subject is equal to 1600 rupees i applies for masters of commerce (m.com) and i did give the exams in dec 2024 for 1st sem after paying 800 rs examination fees and my 2nd sem exam will be held on june 2025 and i didnt get any scholarship

Reshma Suresh

1.9

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024(Enrolled 2021)

Suitable for distance learning

It is a good option for distance learning. But personally I hate the way examiner examines the exams.. Also there is a burden of assignments to be submitted along with it for all subjects but on the pros side these help in getting 30? in final grades

Nikky kumari

3.9Helpful

Reviewed on May 31, 2024(Enrolled 2020)

Experience of a student.

As per my idea no increase in fee structure and the cost of education and other fee are very genuine. As per my knowledge no scholarship is distributed in this university, I unable to get the benefit of scholarship in the both year of my class, also there is no other extra activities to generate employment and other job responsibilities.

Simran gupta

2.8

Reviewed on May 26, 2024(Enrolled 2021)

Everything about ignou and mcom

It's flexible . You can give exams whenever you want
Fees was less as compared to other universities
You can work while pursuing degree as it's open university

There are no classes for mcom students . In du sol there are classes

I didn't get any scholarship. Also fees is low 8000 per year so it is quite good because it was masters as compared to others . There is another charge for exams which is not included in course fees which is 1400(200 per subject)

Saryu Bakshi

Reviewed on May 6, 2024(Enrolled 2020)

M.com at IGNOU

The study material was easily available in online mode too.
The comfort of attending the classes in the weekends.
The freedom of doing another course while I was doing my certificate course.

Assignments entirely emphasize on theoratical concepts instead of practicality.
The university does not include placement policies in the offered course
Minimum exposure to practical and interactive sessions

Given the fact the university is widely known for providing education via Open Learning, the fee structure is reasonably justified with the growing demand of the course in that comfort zone of open learning. University does not offer campus employment which could be incorporated in the course.

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