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IGNOU Fee Structure 2026 is one of the most affordable among Indian universities, with programme fees ranging from approximately INR 2,200 for certificate courses to over INR 70,000 for professional programmes such as MBA.
IGNOU provides a wide range of courses at UG, PG, Doctoral levels through distance/part-time and Online mode. IGNOU Fee Structure for each level of courses varies depending on the specializations. B.Ed is among the popular courses offered at IGNOU at UG level. IGNOU MBA and its specialisations have the highest programme fee among the regular academic programmes.
IGNOU has also released the revised programme fee structure for the July 2026 and January 2027 admission cycles.
- IGNOU Certificate Course Fees: Start from INR 2,000+, making them the most affordable programmes offered by IGNOU.
- IGNOU Diploma Course Fees: Generally range from INR 3,000 to INR 20,000, depending on the programme and specialization.
- IGNOU PG Diploma Fees: Typically range between INR 4,000 and INR 22,000 for most postgraduate diploma programmes.
- IGNOU UG Course Fees: Undergraduate programmes are available between INR 4,500 and INR 50,000, depending on the course and duration.
- IGNOU PG Course Fees: Most postgraduate programmes cost between INR 14,000 and INR 60,000, including MA, M.Com, MCA, MSW, and M.Sc. programmes.
- IGNOU MBA Fees: MBA and MBA specialisations have a total programme fee of approximately INR 66,000.
- IGNOU B.Ed Fees: The IGNOU B.Ed programme fee is INR 60,000 for the complete course (as per the latest admission notification).
- IGNOU Ph.D. Fees: Approximately INR 16,800 for most Ph.D. programmes
IGNOU Course specific fee structure has been discussed in detail in this article. Check: IGNOU Admission 2026.
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Note: The official IGNOU Common Prospectus 2026 contains the complete programme-wise fee structure, including UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate, PhD, and other academic programmes. The Summary List of Programmes with fee structure begins on page 32 and continues up to page 59 of the official prospectus.
The School of Management Studies (SOMS), School of Humanities (SOH), School of Social Sciences (SOSS), School of Sciences (SOS), and School of Education (SOE) are among the major Schools of Studies at IGNOU.
IGNOU Undergraduate Programme Fee Structure 2026
The exact fee varies depending on the course, specialization, and mode of study. IGNOU allows students to pay the admission fee online through UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, and other digital payment options available on the admission portal.
Impoortant Note:
- The programme fees listed in the IGNOU Summary List of Programmes do not include the University Development Fee. A one-time University Development Fee of INR 400 is payable separately at the time of admission.
- Candidates must also pay a non-refundable registration fee of INR 300 along with the programme fee during the admission process.
- For FLIP (Fixed Learning Intake Programme) courses such as PGDMCH, PGDGM, PGCMDM, CESEIVI, CESEIHI, and CESEIID, a non-refundable registration fee of INR 500 is applicable instead of INR 300 at the time of application.
IGNOU Bachelor's Degree Fee Structure 2026
The table below shows the annual/semester-wise and total fee structure for IGNOU Bachelor's degree programmes for the 2026 admission cycle.
| Programme | Annual/Semester Fee | Total Programme Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | INR 5,000/year | INR 15,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | INR 5,000/year | INR 15,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | INR 6,500/year | INR 19,500 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | INR 10,500/year | INR 31,500 |
| BBA (Retailing) | INR 11,000/year | INR 33,000 |
| BBA (Services Management) | INR 18,000/year | INR 54,000 |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | INR 8,300/semester | INR 49,800 |
| Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLIS) | Full Programme Fee | INR 9,000 |
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | INR 6,700/year | INR 20,100 |
| Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management (BTTM) | INR 5,500/year | INR 16,500 |
| Bachelor of Performing Arts (Hindustani Music) | INR 9,400/year | INR 28,200 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Gender Studies) | INR 4,500/year | INR 13,500 |
| Bachelor of Science (Applied Science – Energy) | INR 7,500/year | INR 22,500 |
| B.Ed | INR 30,000/Year | INR 60,000 |
IGNOU BA (Hons.) Fee Structure 2026
The 2026 BA (Major/FYUP Honours) fee structure shows a INR 200 annual increase for most programmes, including Economics, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Urdu. However, the fees for B.Sc. Anthropology and B.Sc. Biochemistry remain unchanged, while the annual fee for B.Com (Major/FYUP Honours) has increased by INR 200 from 2025.
The table below provides the latest fee structure for IGNOU BA (Honours) programmes for the 2026 admission cycle.
| BA (Honours) Programme | Annual Fee | Total Programme Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons.) Economics | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) History | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Political Science | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Public Administration | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Sociology | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) English | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Hindi | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Sanskrit | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Urdu | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Philosophy | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Education | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Home Science | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Journalism & Digital Media | INR 10,600 | INR 31,800 |
| BA (Hons.) Facilities & Services Management | INR 10,500 | INR 31,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | INR 5,600 | INR 16,800 |
| BA (Hons.) Applied Sanskrit | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Applied Hindi | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
| BA (Hons.) Applied Urdu | INR 5,500 | INR 16,500 |
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IGNOU B.Sc. (Hons.) Fee Structure 2026
The table below provides the latest fee structure for IGNOU BSc (Honours) programmes for the 2026 admission cycle.
| B.Sc. (Honours) Programme | Annual Fee | Total Programme Fee |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology | INR 6,300 | INR 18,900 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry | INR 14,500 | INR 43,500 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Safety & Quality Management | INR 6,000 | INR 18,000 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | INR 6,000 | INR 18,000 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Fabric & Apparel Design | INR 11,000 | INR 33,000 |
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IGNOU PG Course Fees 2026
IGNOU offers PG programmes across disciplines such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, Social Work, Library Science, Tourism, Fine Arts, and Journalism. Most PG programmes have a duration of 2 years, while a few, such as MLIS, are completed in 1 year. The fee structure varies depending on the programme and is payable annually, semester-wise, or as a one-time programme fee.
Most IGNOU MA programmes have witnessed a fee increase of INR 200 per year (INR 400 overall) for the 2026 admission cycle, while the fees for MA Economics (MAEC) and MLIS remain unchanged.
The table below provides the latest fee structure for IGNOU PG Courses for the 2026 admission cycle.
| MA Programme | Annual Fee | Total Programme Fee |
|---|---|---|
| MA (English) | INR 8,200 | INR 16,400 |
| MA (Hindi) | INR 8,200 | INR 16,400 |
| MA (Political Science) | INR 8,200 | INR 16,400 |
| MA (History) | INR 8,200 | INR 16,400 |
| MA (Sociology) | INR 8,200 | INR 16,400 |
| MA (Economics) | INR 9,500 | INR 19,000 |
| MA (Public Administration) | INR 8,200 | INR 16,400 |
| MA (Anthropology) | INR 9,500 | INR 19,000 |
| MA (Gandhi & Peace Studies) | INR 7,500 | INR 15,000 |
| MA (Rural Development) | INR 8,000 | INR 16,000 |
| MA (Education) | INR 10,200 | INR 20,400 |
| MA (Distance Education) | INR 7,500 | INR 15,000 |
| MA (Adult Education) | INR 8,700 | INR 17,400 |
| MA (Philosophy) | INR 8,200 | INR 16,400 |
| MA (Development Studies) | INR 8,000 | INR 16,000 |
| MA (Corporate Social Responsibility) | INR 8,000 | INR 16,000 |
| MA (Urban Studies) | INR 8,200 | INR 16,400 |
| MA (Population & Family Health Studies) | INR 7,000 | INR 14,000 |
| MA (Women & Gender Studies) | INR 8,000 | INR 16,000 |
| MA (Gender & Development Studies) | INR 7,500 | INR 15,000 |
| MA (Translation Studies) | INR 7,500 | INR 15,000 |
| MA (Journalism & Mass Communication) | INR 13,500 | INR 27,000 |
| MA (Journalism & Digital Media) | INR 10,000 | INR 20,000 |
| MA (Journalism & Electronic Media) | INR 13,500 | INR 27,000 |
| MA (Development Journalism) | INR 10,000 | INR 20,000 |
| MA (Sanskrit) | INR 8,000 | INR 16,000 |
| MA (Urdu) | INR 7,500 | INR 15,000 |
| MA (Jyotish) | INR 7,500 | INR 15,000 |
| MA (Hindi Vyavsayik Lekhan) | INR 8,000 | INR 16,000 |
| MA (Vedic Studies) | INR 8,000 | INR 16,000 |
| MA (Hindu Studies) | INR 7,500 | INR 15,000 |
| MA (Applied Urdu) | INR 7,500 | INR 15,000 |
| MA (Bhagavadgita Studies) | INR 7,500 | INR 15,000 |
| MA (Folklore & Culture Studies) | INR 7,500 | INR 15,000 |
| MA (Environmental & Occupational Health) | INR 7,700 | INR 15,400 |
| MA (Sustainability Science) | INR 8,200 | INR 16,400 |
| MA (Environmental Studies) | INR 7,000 | INR 14,000 |
| MA (Migration & Diaspora) | INR 7,000 | INR 14,000 |
| MA (Human Values & Ethics) | INR 8,000 | INR 16,000 |
| MA (Spanish) | INR 8,200 | INR 16,400 |
IGNOU M.Com Fee Structure 2026
The IGNOU MCom fee has increased by INR 400 in 2026, with the annual fee rising from INR 10,000 to INR 10,200. Despite this revision, the programme remains one of the most affordable postgraduate commerce courses in India.
The table below provides the latest fee structure for IGNOU MCom for the 2026 admission cycle.
| Programme | Annual Fee | Total Programme Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Commerce (MCom) | INR 10,200 | INR 20,400 |
IGNOU M.Sc. Fee Structure 2026
The 2026 M.Sc. fee structure shows minor revisions from 2025. M.Sc. Applied Statistics increased by INR 400, M.Sc. Physics and M.Sc. Geography by INR 400 each, and M.Sc. Geoinformatics by INR 600, while the fees for M.Sc. Mathematics with Application in Computer Science, M.Sc. Zoology, and M.Sc. Biochemistry remain unchanged from 2025.
The table below provides the latest fee structure for IGNOU MSc. programmes for the 2026 admission cycle.
| M.Sc. Programme | Annual/Semester Fee | Total Programme Fee |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. (Data Science & Analytics) | INR 13,000/semester | INR 52,000 |
| M.Sc. (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) | INR 13,000/semester | INR 52,000 |
| M.Sc. (Home Science – Community Development & Extension Management) | INR 7,500/year | INR 15,000 |
| M.Sc. (Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science) | INR 7,500/semester | INR 30,000 |
| M.Sc. (Applied Statistics) | INR 7,800/semester | INR 31,200 |
| M.Sc. (Physics) | INR 14,200/year | INR 28,400 |
| M.Sc. (Geography) | INR 14,200/year | INR 28,400 |
| M.Sc. (Geoinformatics) | INR 16,000/year | INR 32,000 |
| M.Sc. (Zoology) | INR 20,000/year | INR 40,000 |
| M.Sc. (Biochemistry) | INR 30,000/year | INR 60,000 |
| M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry) | INR 23,300/year | INR 46,600 |
| M.Sc. (Chemistry) | INR 20,400/year | INR 40,800 |
| M.Sc. (Renewable Energy & Environment) | INR 12,500/year | INR 25,000 |
| M.Sc. (Industrial Safety) | INR 12,100 (Year I); INR 12,900 (Year II) | INR 25,000 |
| M.Sc. (Food Safety & Quality Management) | INR 13,200/year | INR 26,400 |
| M.Sc. (Environmental Science) | INR 8,700/year | INR 17,400 |
| M.Sc. (Climate Change) | INR 8,000/year | INR 16,000 |
IGNOU Other Master's Programme Fee Structure 2026
The table below provides the fee structure for other IGNOU Master's programmes offered for the 2026 admission cycle.
| Programme | Annual/Semester Fee | Total Programme Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | INR 13,000/semester | INR 52,000* |
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | INR 18,500/year | INR 37,000 |
| Master of Social Work (Counselling) | INR 18,500/year | INR 37,000 |
| Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) | One-time Programme Fee | INR 12,000 |
| Master of Tourism & Travel Management (MTTM) | INR 9,100/year | INR 18,200 |
| Master of Fine Arts (Painting) | INR 9,000/year | INR 18,000 |
IGNOU MBA Fees 2026
IGNOU offers several MBA specialisations through the School of Management Studies (SOMS) and the School of Engineering & Technology (SOET), along with an MBA in Agribusiness Management under the School of Agriculture (SOA).
Most MBA programmes follow the same semester-wise fee structure of INR 16,000 for Semesters I, II, and IV and INR 18,000 for Semester III, making the total programme fee INR 66,000. The only exception is the MBA in Health Care and Hospital Management, which has a total fee of INR 70,000.
The IGNOU MBA programme fee remains the same as the previous year, with no change in the fee structure for 2026.
The table below provides the latest fee structure for IGNOU MBA programmes for the 2026 admission cycle.
| MBA Programme | Fee (Annual/Semester) | Total Programme Fee |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (General) | INR 16,000 (Sem I, II & IV) + INR 18,000 (Sem III) | INR 66,000 |
| MBA (Human Resource Management) | INR 16,000 (Sem I, II & IV) + INR 18,000 (Sem III) | INR 66,000 |
| MBA (Financial Management) | INR 16,000 (Sem I, II & IV) + INR 18,000 (Sem III) | INR 66,000 |
| MBA (Operations Management) | INR 16,000 (Sem I, II & IV) + INR 18,000 (Sem III) | INR 66,000 |
| MBA (Marketing Management) | INR 16,000 (Sem I, II & IV) + INR 18,000 (Sem III) | INR 66,000 |
| MBA (Banking & Finance) | INR 16,000 (Sem I, II & IV) + INR 18,000 (Sem III) | INR 66,000 |
| MBA (Construction Management) | INR 16,000 (Sem I, II & IV) + INR 18,000 (Sem III) | INR 66,000 |
| MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) | INR 16,000 (Sem I, II &IV) + INR 18,000 (Sem III) | INR 66,000 |
| MBA (Agribusiness Management) | INR 16,000 (Sem I, II & IV) + INR 18,000 (Sem III) | INR 66,000 |
| MBA (Health Care and Hospital Management) | INR 16,000 (Sem I & II) + INR 20,000 (Sem III) + INR 18,000 (Sem IV) | INR 70,000 |
IGNOU PhD Course Fees 2026
IGNOU offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes in multiple disciplines through its Schools of Studies. Admission is generally based on the UGC NET/UGC-CSIR NET score or the IGNOU PhD Entrance Test, followed by an interview as applicable. The fee structure below is as mentioned in the prospectus.
| PhD Programme | Programme Fee |
|---|---|
| PhD (All Disciplines) | INR 16,800 (Full Programme Fee) |
IGNOU PG Diploma Fees 2026
The 2026 Post Graduate Diploma fee structure shows selective revisions. The fee for PG Diploma in Rural Development increased by INR 1,000, PG Diploma in Translation by INR 500, and PG Diploma in Sindhi-Hindi Translation by INR 400, while programmes such as PG Diploma in Early Childhood and Foundational Stage Education, International Business Operations, continue with the same fee structure as 2025.
The table below provides the fee structure for other IGNOU PG Diploma Courses offered for the 2026 admission cycle.
IGNOU Certificate Programmes Fees 2026
The 2026 certificate programme fee structure shows minor revisions, with most courses witnessing an increase of INR 200–INR 500, while a few programmes continue with the same fees as 2025.
The table below provides the fee structure for other IGNOU Certificae programmes offered for the 2026 admission cycle.
| Programme | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| Certificate in Environmental Studies | INR. 2,900 |
| Certificate in Food and Nutrition | INR. 2,600 |
| Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care | INR. 2,600 |
| Certificate in Rural Development | INR. 2,300 |
| Certificate in Apparel Merchandising | INR. 3,200 |
| Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion – Visual Impairment | INR. 7,800 |
| Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion – Hearing Impairment | INR. 7,800 |
| Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion – Intellectual Disability | INR. 7,800 |
| Certificate in Event Management | INR. 4,200 |
| Certificate in Guidance | INR. 2,500 |
| Certificate in Information Technology | INR. 6,200 |
| Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language | INR. 2,900 |
| Certificate in Functional English | INR. 4,200 |
| Certificate in Urdu Language | INR. 2,000 |
| Certificate in Sanskrit Sambhashan | INR. 2,000 |
| Certificate in Vedic Ganit | INR. 2,000 |
| Certificate in Tribal Studies | INR. 2,000 |
| Certificate in Organic Farming | INR. 5,000 |
| Certificate in Water Harvesting & Management | INR. 2,900 |
| Certificate in Poultry Farming | INR. 4,000 |
| Certificate in Beekeeping | INR. 2,000 |
| Certificate in Arabic Language | INR. 2,300 |
| Certificate in French Language | INR. 6,600 |
| Certificate in Russian Language | INR. 3,200 |
| Certificate in Japanese Language | INR. 5,500 |
| Certificate in Korean Language & Culture | INR. 3,200 |
| Certificate in Spanish Language & Culture | INR. 4,500 |
| Certificate in German Language | INR. 2,700 |
| Certificate in Persian Language | INR. 2,300 |
| Nurse Manager (Qualification Pack) | INR. 8,000 |
| Certificate in First Aid | INR. 3,900 |
| Certificate in Health Care Waste Management | INR. 3,200 |
| Certificate in Visual Arts | INR. 4,200 |
| Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Art | INR. 4,200 |
| Certificate in Performing Arts – Theatre Arts | INR. 4,000 |
| Certificate in Performing Arts | INR. 4,200 |
| Certificate in Energy Technology and Management | INR. 3,200 |
| Certificate in Solid Wastes Treatment Techniques | INR. 5,200 |
| Certificate in Condition Monitoring | INR. 9,500 |
| Certificate in Smart City Development and Management | INR. 5,200 |
| Certificate in Mobile Application Development | INR. 5,500 |
| Certificate in Solid Waste Management | INR. 4,000 |
| Certificate in Adolescent Health and Counselling | INR. 2,500 |
| Certificate in Gender, Agriculture and Sustainable Development | INR. 4,200 |
| Certificate in Gender in Law | INR. 2,700 |
| Certificate in Gender Science | INR. 2,500 |
| Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming | INR. 1,500 |
| Certificate in Disaster Management | INR. 2,000 |
| Certificate in Library and Information Science | INR. 2,300 |
| Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | INR. 2,300 |
| Certificate in Peace Studies and Conflict Management | INR. 3,700 |
| Certificate in Food and Nutrition | INR. 2,600 |
| Certificate in Human Rights | INR. 2,000 |
| Certificate in Consumer Protection | INR. 2,300 |
| Certificate in Co-operative Law and Business Laws | INR. 3,200 |
| Certificate in International Humanitarian Law | INR. 2,300 |
| Certificate Programme in NGO Management | INR. 3,700 |
| Certificate in Business Skills | INR. 5,900 |
| Certificate in Communication & IT Skills | INR. 5,600 |
| Certificate in Information Security | INR. 5,200 |
| Certificate in Fashion Design | INR. 4,700 |
| Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques | INR. 2,300 |
| Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics | INR. 2,000 |
| Certificate in HIV and Family Education | INR. 2,000 |
IGNOU Diploma Programmes Fees 2026
The table below provides the fee structure for other IGNOU Diploma programmes offered for the 2026 admission cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Ques. Is the IGNOU programme fee paid annually or semester-wise?
Ans. The mode of fee payment depends on the programme you choose. Most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes such as BA, B.Com, MA, and M.Com follow a year-wise fee payment system. On the other hand, professional programmes such as MBA, MCA, and BCA generally require students to pay the fee on a semester-wise basis. Candidates are advised to check the fee structure of their chosen programme before applying.
Ques. Can I pay IGNOU fees in instalments?
Ans. IGNOU does not provide a separate instalment facility for programme fees. However, students are not required to pay the complete programme fee at once for courses that follow annual or semester-wise fee structures. Instead, they only need to pay the fee applicable for the current academic year or semester. Candidates enrolled in professional programmes should follow the fee payment schedule prescribed by the university.
Ques. Which are the cheapest and most expensive courses offered by IGNOU?
Ans. IGNOU offers a wide range of affordable programmes across different disciplines. Certificate courses are among the most affordable, with fees starting from around ₹2,000. At the higher end, professional and specialised programmes such as MBA, B.Ed, MCA, and certain M.Sc. programmes have comparatively higher fees. Even then, IGNOU remains one of India's most economical universities for distance and online education.
Ques. Is the IGNOU registration fee refundable?
Ans. The IGNOU registration fee paid during the admission process is generally non-refundable. Similarly, the university development fee is also non-refundable in most cases. However, if a candidate cancels admission within the time frame specified by IGNOU, the refund of the programme fee, if applicable, will be processed according to the university's admission cancellation and refund policy.
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