IGNOU

Indira Gandhi National Open University
UGC-entitledNAAC A++Central University
10
Online Programs
1985
Established
April & October
Intake
New Delhi
Delhi
NAAC A++Central UniversityNew Delhi

About IGNOU

India's largest open university and a pioneer in distance education, offering 200+ programs across disciplines. UGC-recognised degrees at par with on-campus qualifications.

Why Choose IGNOU?

  • ✓ India's largest open university
  • ✓ Government-run, globally recognised
  • ✓ Most affordable fee structure
  • ✓ No entrance exam for most programs
  • ✓ Pan-India study centres

University Info

LocationNew Delhi, Delhi
TypeCentral University
AccreditationNAAC A++
Established1985

Fee Range

Starting fromContact university for fees/yr
Up to₹26,000/yr

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Online Programs (10)

PGM.Com
Commerce · 2 years
Annual Fees₹9,000
Total Fees₹18,000
Monthly EMI (est.)≈ ₹750/month*
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PGM.Sc. AIML (ODL)
· 2 years
Annual Fees₹26,000
Total Fees₹52,000
Monthly EMI (est.)≈ ₹2,167/month*
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PGMBA
Management · 2 years
Annual Fees₹18,000
Total Fees₹36,000
Monthly EMI (est.)≈ ₹1,500/month*
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PGMCA (ODL)
· 2 years (min); 4 years (max)
Annual Fees₹26,000
Total Fees₹52,000
Monthly EMI (est.)≈ ₹2,167/month*
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PGMFA Painting (ODL)
· 2 years
Annual Fees₹8,250
Total Fees₹16,500
Monthly EMI (est.)≈ ₹688/month*
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UGB.Com
Commerce · 3 years
Annual Fees₹8,000
Total Fees₹24,000
Monthly EMI (est.)≈ ₹667/month*
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UGB.Sc (IT)
Technology · 3 years
Annual Fees₹12,000
Total Fees₹36,000
Monthly EMI (est.)≈ ₹1,000/month*
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UGB.Sc. AIML (ODL)
· 3 years
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UGB.Sc. FAD (FYUP)
· 4 years (NEP FYUP)
Annual Fees₹11,000
Total Fees₹44,000
Monthly EMI (est.)≈ ₹917/month*
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UGBCA (Online)
· 3 years (min); 6 years (max)
Annual Fees₹12,000
Total Fees₹36,000
Monthly EMI (est.)≈ ₹1,000/month*
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* Approximate monthly instalment based on annual fee ÷ 12. Actual EMI options vary by university.

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"The online format let me keep my full-time job while studying. Live sessions were recorded, so I never missed a class even during work travel."

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Rahul K.
Working professional · via DegreeCompare
Enrolled 2024

"Counsellors walked me through the admission process end to end. The UGC-entitled degree gave me the confidence that it would be recognised by employers."

SP
Sneha P.
Career switcher · via DegreeCompare
Enrolled 2023

"Fees were transparent and the EMI option made it affordable. The digital library and mentor support made distance learning feel just as rigorous as on-campus."

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Arjun V.
Recent graduate · via DegreeCompare
Enrolled 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions — IGNOU Online

Yes. Indira Gandhi National Open University holds UGC-DEB (Distance Education Bureau) entitlement — the specific approval required to award fully online degrees in India. These degrees are legally equivalent to on-campus degrees under UGC Regulations 2020. The university is NAAC A++ accredited.

Indira Gandhi National Open University offers 10 online programs: M.Com, M.Sc. AIML (ODL), MBA, MCA (ODL), MFA Painting (ODL), B.Com, B.Sc (IT), B.Sc. AIML (ODL), B.Sc. FAD (FYUP), BCA (Online).

Yes. Online degrees from UGC-DEB entitled universities like Indira Gandhi National Open University are accepted for all government job applications, UPSC examinations, and higher education admissions in India. They carry the same legal status as on-campus degrees.

Online program fees at Indira Gandhi National Open University range from Contact university for fees to ₹26,000 per year, depending on the program.

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