IGNOU MA Admission 2026–27

Popular IGNOU MA programmes

• MA EnglishMAEG (earlier MEG) · ₹8,200 per year · English
• MA HindiMAHD (earlier MHD) · ₹8,200 per year · Hindi
• MA SociologyMASO (earlier MSO) · ₹8,200 per year · English & Hindi
• MA Political ScienceMAPS (earlier MPS) · ₹8,200 per year · English & Hindi
• MA HistoryMAHI (earlier MHI) · ₹8,200 per year · English & Hindi
• MA EconomicsMAEC (earlier MEC) · ₹9,500 per year · English & Hindi
• MA Public AdministrationMPA · ₹8,200 per year · English & Hindi
• MA Journalism & Mass CommunicationMAJMC · ₹13,500 per year · English & Hindi

All two-year IGNOU MA programmes & fees

Minimum 2, maximum 4 years. Fees per year for the July 2026 and January 2027 cycles; tap a code for IGNOU’s official page with eligibility.

• Plus a one-time ₹300 registration fee and ₹400 development fee at admission.
• Opt for soft-copy study material instead of printed books and the programme fee drops by 15%.

One-year IGNOU MA programmes

For students with a four-year bachelor’s degree (Honours or Honours with Research). Codes end in OY.

IGNOU MA admission 2026–27: last date

IGNOU has not yet announced the January 2027 admission dates (as of 12 November 2026). Fees for the January 2027 cycle are already fixed by Notification No. 103.

• Usual window: IGNOU's academic calendar runs January-session admission for yearly programmes like the MA from November to February.
• Last cycles: January 2026: last date 28 February, extended to 15 March and then 30 March 2026. July 2026: extended several times, finally to 13 October 2026.

Sources: IGNOU academic calendar, announcements and fee notification No. 103. Last dates are often extended — check ignou.ac.in before you apply.

How to apply for IGNOU MA at IGNOU

1. 1

   Register on IGNOU's admission portal with your name, email (compulsory) and mobile — the username and password are sent by SMS and email.

2. 2

   Log in and fill the admission form: programme, regional centre, personal and education details. Choose soft-copy study material here if you want the 15% fee discount.

3. 3

   Upload your photo and signature (JPG, up to 100 KB each) and scanned documents such as mark sheets and category certificate (JPG/PDF, up to 200 KB each).

4. 4

   Accept the declaration, preview the form and pay the fee online — net banking, debit/credit card or UPI.

5. 5

   Download the submitted form. IGNOU checks eligibility at your regional centre and confirms admission by SMS and email; fix any discrepancy it flags within the given time or the form is rejected.

Steps from IGNOU’s admission portal FAQ and Common Prospectus July 2026. InsideEdge is not IGNOU — apply only on the official portal.

Prepare with IGNOU MA previous papers

See what MA term-end exams look like: IGNOU MA previous year question papers for every course, and the free study material on eGyanKosh.

Is an IGNOU MA right for you?

Fees and eligibility are the easy part. Workload, exams, assignments and what the degree actually does for your career are better answered by someone already studying it. Talk to a verified IGNOU MA student on InsideEdge before you apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

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