About IGNOU
IGNOU Highlights 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 1985 |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi NCR |
| Institute type | Open University |
| Fee range | ₹2,700 - ₹2.63 Lakh |
| Ranking | NIRF Open Universities ranking placed the institute at 1 in 2025 |
IGNOU Fees 2026
The total fee for MBA at IGNOU is ₹2.62 Lakh for General Quota.
The total fee for B.Com (Hons.) at IGNOU is ₹45,100 for General Quota.
The total fee for BCA at IGNOU is ₹1.94 Lakh for General Quota.
| Course | Fee Quota | Total Fees | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | General Quota | ₹2.62 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Com (Hons.) | General Quota | ₹45,100 | 2026 |
| BCA | General Quota | ₹1.94 Lakh | 2026 |
| BA (Hons. Economics) | General Quota | ₹61,800 | 2026 |
IGNOU Courses and Eligibility 2026
| Course | Degree | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | MBA | UG | - |
| B.Com (Hons.) | B.Com | UG | - |
| BCA | BCA | UG | - |
| BA (Hons. Economics) | BA | UG | - |
| B.Sc (Hons. Mathematics) | B.Sc | UG | - |
IGNOU Admission Process 2026
Admission at IGNOU depends on the selected course. Applicants should check the course page for eligibility, application route, counselling requirement and fee payment steps before applying.
IGNOU Rankings 2026
NIRF Open Universities ranking placed the institute at 1 in 2025.
IGNOU FAQs
Ques. Which are the popular courses at IGNOU?
1What is the fee range at IGNOU?
The fee range is ₹2,700 - ₹2.63 Lakh. Students should check course-wise fee and quota before payment.
2Is IGNOU ranked?
NIRF Open Universities ranking placed the institute at 1 in 2025.
Fee Range
₹2,700 - ₹2.63 Lakh
Average Package
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Courses
60
Established
1985
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IGNOU Courses
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IGNOU Fees
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| Course | Fee Quota | Total Fees | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com | General Quota | ₹42,500 | 2026 |
| MBA | General Quota | ₹2.62 Lakh | 2026 |
| MCA | General Quota | ₹2.07 Lakh | 2026 |
| BA (Economics) | General Quota | ₹45,300 | 2026 |
| BA (History) | General Quota | ₹45,300 | 2026 |
| M.Com | General Quota | ₹80,300 | 2026 |
| MA (English) | General Quota | ₹64,300 | 2026 |
| M.Sc (Mathematics) | General Quota | ₹1.04 Lakh | 2026 |
| BA (Political Science) | General Quota | ₹45,300 | 2026 |
| BA (English) | General Quota | ₹44,000 | 2026 |
| MA (Economics) | General Quota | ₹70,300 | 2026 |
| BBA | General Quota | ₹1.22 Lakh | 2026 |
| BCA | General Quota | ₹1.94 Lakh | 2026 |
| MA (History) | General Quota | ₹64,300 | 2026 |
| BA (Sociology) | General Quota | ₹45,300 | 2026 |
| MA (Political Science) | General Quota | ₹64,300 | 2026 |
| MBA (HR) | General Quota | ₹2.62 Lakh | 2026 |
| BA | General Quota | ₹56,300 | 2026 |
| MA (Hindi) | General Quota | ₹64,300 | 2026 |
| MA (Sociology) | General Quota | ₹61,500 | 2026 |
| MBA (Marketing) | General Quota | ₹2.62 Lakh | 2026 |
| BA (Hindi) | General Quota | ₹59,700 | 2026 |
| MA (Education) | General Quota | ₹80,300 | 2026 |
| B.Sc (Mathematics) | General Quota | ₹55,100 | 2026 |
| B.Lib.I.Sc | General Quota | ₹34,500 | 2026 |
| MA (Sanskrit) | General Quota | ₹51,400 | 2026 |
| MSW | General Quota | ₹1.47 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Sc (Chemistry) | General Quota | ₹1.29 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Sc (Physics) | General Quota | ₹85,400 | 2026 |
| BA (Public Administration) | General Quota | ₹51,400 | 2026 |
| M.Lib.I.Sc | General Quota | ₹48,700 | 2026 |
| M.Sc (Zoology) | General Quota | ₹1.09 Lakh | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in French | General Quota | ₹20,800 | 2026 |
| PGDCA | General Quota | ₹48,900 | 2026 |
| BA (Philosophy) | General Quota | ₹55,600 | 2026 |
| BA (Education) | General Quota | ₹43,700 | 2026 |
| BA (Home Science) | General Quota | ₹15,700 | 2026 |
| BA (Sanskrit) | General Quota | ₹45,300 | 2026 |
| BA (Urdu) | General Quota | ₹59,700 | 2026 |
| BA (Hons. Economics) | General Quota | ₹61,800 | 2026 |
| BA (Hons. English) | General Quota | ₹61,800 | 2026 |
| BA (Hons. Hindi) | General Quota | ₹61,800 | 2026 |
| BA (Hons. Political Science) | General Quota | ₹61,800 | 2026 |
| BA (Hons. Sanskrit) | General Quota | ₹61,800 | 2026 |
| BA (Hons. Sociology) | General Quota | ₹61,800 | 2026 |
| BA (Hons. Urdu) | General Quota | ₹61,800 | 2026 |
| BBA (Retail Management) | General Quota | ₹1.24 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Com (Hons.) | General Quota | ₹45,100 | 2026 |
| B.Sc | General Quota | ₹74,700 | 2026 |
| B.Sc (Hons. Mathematics) | General Quota | ₹18,700 | 2026 |
| BSW | General Quota | ₹68,500 | 2026 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Translation | General Quota | ₹29,200 | 2026 |
| Certificate course in Arabic | General Quota | ₹6,700 | 2026 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Service Marketing Management | General Quota | ₹59,000 | 2026 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development | General Quota | ₹19,400 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Communication | General Quota | ₹17,800 | 2026 |
| PGDMM | General Quota | ₹51,200 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Fashion Design | General Quota | ₹16,000 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in German | General Quota | ₹8,500 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Human Rights | General Quota | ₹9,100 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Information Technology | General Quota | ₹19,000 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Japanese | General Quota | ₹17,500 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Korean Language | General Quota | ₹9,000 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Library and Information Science | General Quota | ₹10,200 | 2026 |
| COF | General Quota | ₹15,400 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Painting | General Quota | ₹17,000 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Persian | General Quota | ₹6,700 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Russian | General Quota | ₹9,000 | 2026 |
| CIS | General Quota | ₹17,800 | 2026 |
| Certificate course in Spanish | General Quota | ₹14,500 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Urdu | General Quota | ₹4,900 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Vedic Mathematics | General Quota | ₹2,700 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Yoga | General Quota | ₹16,000 | 2026 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking | General Quota | ₹44,500 | 2026 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication | General Quota | ₹30,000 | 2026 |
| PGDIB | General Quota | ₹21,900 | 2026 |
| Certificate in NGO Management | General Quota | ₹6,700 | 2026 |
| Certified Course in Food and Nutrition | General Quota | ₹7,400 | 2026 |
| Certified Course in Teaching of English | General Quota | ₹8,700 | 2026 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights | General Quota | ₹26,500 | 2026 |
IGNOU Rankings
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| Ranking Agency | Year | Stream | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 2025 | Open Universities | 1 | - |
IGNOU Placements
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IGNOU Cutoff
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Cutoff details
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IGNOU Scholarships
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Scholarship details
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IGNOU FAQs
Quick answers on courses, fees, admission, cutoff, placements, rankings and scholarships at IGNOU.
1Which courses are offered by IGNOU?
IGNOU has 60 courses shown here. Popular courses include MBA, BBA (Retail Management), B.Com (Hons.), BCA and BA (Hons. Economics). Open the Courses section to check stream, degree level, study mode and individual course pages.
2What is the fee structure of IGNOU?
The fee range for IGNOU is ₹2,700 - ₹2.63 Lakh. The final payable amount can vary by course, quota, hostel charges, one-time fees and academic year, so students should compare course-wise rows before payment.
3How can I get admission to IGNOU?
Admission depends on the selected course. Some programmes may follow merit-based admission, while others may require an entrance exam, counselling process or institute-level application. Students should check eligibility, documents, application dates and fee payment steps before applying.
4How should I use IGNOU cutoff data?
Use cutoffs as planning signals. Always compare exam, course, round, category, quota, gender and cutoff type before estimating admission chances. A previous cutoff does not guarantee admission because seats, competition and preferences can change every year.
5Where is IGNOU located?
IGNOU is located in New Delhi, Delhi NCR. While comparing it with other colleges, students should consider connectivity, hostel options, city cost, internship access and how comfortable the location is for regular classes.
6What should I compare before shortlisting IGNOU?
Start with the course you want. Then compare fee range, admission route, cutoff difficulty, placement value, rankings, scholarship options, location and similar colleges. This gives a more balanced shortlist than choosing only by brand name.
7How often should I check this IGNOU page?
Students should revisit the page during admission season because fees, cutoffs, application dates and counselling information can change. Before final submission, verify the latest details from the college or counselling authority.