About IGNOU

Indira Gandhi National Open University, popularly known as IGNOU was established 1985 and has been promoting distance and online learning since then. The government-run institution was started to provide quality education to students who struggle in affording and fitting their schedules with regular colleges. The university's mission is to give the finest quality education to people from all walks of life. IGNOU has 67 regional centres throughout the world and offers 227 different programmes through 21 different schools.

Since its inception, the federal government has governed, owned, and supervised the school, which now has four million students enrolled. The UGC-DEB has authorised the university's internationally recognised distance MA programme. In this blog post, you'll learn everything you need to know about Indira Gandhi National Open University's Distance MA programmes.

This blog is solely about the fee structure and payment methods for the MA course provided by the university. Considering that the fee structure at IGNOU is pretty reasonable, this blog will help you know everything in detail about the course.

What are the Fees for IGNOU Distance MA? – Detailed Fees Structure

MA is a postgraduate course available for the students who have completed their bachelor’s degree in any relevant domain. IGNOU offers various specializations under this course and hence, the fee structure for all the specific domains will vary depending upon what the students want to go for. The general MA programme has a fee structure of INR 10, 800. We will further read about the fee structure of all the specializations under the course MA.

IGNOU MA Fees For SC Students

When compared to other institutions, IGNOU's tuition fees are extremely low, making it possible for students to pay for their education on their own. The goal of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is to provide high-quality education to people from all walks of life. On the official website of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, students from both the restricted and unreserved categories can apply for distance MA programmes (IGNOU). SC students, on the other hand, do not receive a tuition reduction, and the academic price is the same for everyone.

IGNOU MA Online Exam Fee Payment

The examination costs for TEE June 2024 have been raised from Rs 150 to Rs 200. The IGNOU Exam Fees at the end of the term would be the same for both Theory and Practical Exams. Candidates must pay the relevant fees for any courses they wish to take the exam for in June 2024.

Exam forms for the June Term-End Examination and the December Term-End Examination must be submitted by March 31st for the June Term-End Examination and by September 30th for the December Term-End Examination to avoid a late charge. If the following requirements are met, exam forms will be accepted without a late fee. Students may be assessed late penalties if they do not complete their assignments within the specified time frame. Students can contact the university via email if they have any questions.

IGNOU MA Registration Fees

A non-refundable Registration Fee of Rs. 200/- will be collected at the time of admission in addition to the non-transferable programme price for the first semester/year (unless otherwise noted). If the event is cancelled, the registration fee will not be refunded. Also Read: Ignou MA Syllabus Course 2024.

The students who fill in a request for the cancellation of the fee payment, they should go through the University’s refund policy. We are mentioning the conditions for refunding of the fees, following:

- The money would be repaid after deducting Rs.200/- from the total amount of the fee paid before the deadline for submission of the admission form.
- Within 15 days of the final date for submitting the admission form, fees will be refunded after a deduction of Rs.500/- from the amount payable.
- If the application is received within 30 days of the deadline for filing the application, fees will be repaid after a Rs.1,000 processing charge is deducted.

It shall be taken into account both the deadline for submitting an application without a late fee and the deadline for submitting an application with a late fee. However, any late costs will not be repaid.

FAQs

⭐ What is the fee of IGNOU MA?

The total academic fee of IGNOU MA is INR 10, 800 and it is split in 4 semesters.

⭐ Do I have to pay the Registration Fee for MA in IGNOU?

Yes, you need to pay the registration fee while taking admission in the distance MA course of IGNOU. The payable registration fee is Rs. 200 and it is non-refundable.

⭐ Is there any Value of a MA from IGNOU?

MA from IGNOU is a valuable course for those who are unable to attend regular classes and it provides the entry level job opportunities such as Professor, Lecturer, Research domain.