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IGNOU Online Courses, Admission, Fees & Placement 2025

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• Updated on 15 Sept, 2025 by Shruti Thakur

 

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. IGNOU University Online – Course Offerings
  3. Program Structure & Learning Mode
  4. Program Eligibility Criteria
  5. Fee Structure of the Courses Provided by IGNOU Online
  6. Scholarships at IGNOU Online
  7. Refund Policy at IGNOU Online
  8. Career Opportunities & Salary Packages
  9. Placement Highlights

 

Introduction

IGNOU Online offers an extensive selection of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs tailored for today’s learners. With flexible schedules, affordable fee structures, and a learner-friendly platform, online IGNOU courses are ideal for students, working professionals, and lifelong learners who wish to pursue UGC-approved education without disrupting their careers or personal commitments. The seamless IGNOU online admission process makes it easier than ever to start your academic journey from anywhere.

 

IGNOU University Online – Course Offerings

 

Program Level

 

Program Name

 

Specializations

Master’s Degree

Online MA in English (MEGOL)

English Literature

Online MA in Hindi (MHDOL)

Hindi Literature

Online MA in Sanskrit (MSKOL)

Sanskrit Language & Literature

Online MA in Rural Development (MARDOL)

Rural Development

Online MA in Distance Education (MADEOL)

Distance Education

Online MA in Sustainability Science (MASSOL)

Environmental & Sustainability Science

Online MA in Journalism & Mass Communication (MAJMCOL)

Media & Communication Studies

Online MA in Translation Studies (MATSOL)

Translation Theory & Practice

Online MA in Gandhi & Peace Studies (MAGPSOL)

Gandhian Philosophy, Peace & Conflict Resolution

Online Master of Business Administration (MBAOL)

General, HRM, Finance, Marketing, Operations

Online Master of Commerce (MCOMOL)

General

Online Master of Computer Applications (MCAOL)

Computer Applications

Bachelor’s Degree

Online B.Com (BCOMOL)

General

Online BCA – Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCAOL)

Online BCA (New) – Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA_NEWOL)

Updated Online Curriculum for Computing

Online BSW – Bachelor of Social Work (BSWOL)

Online BTS – Bachelor of Tourism Studies (BTSOL)

Tourism

Online BFTTM – Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management (BFTTMOL)

Travel, Tourism & Management

Online BLIS – Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLISOL)

Library Science

Diploma Program

Online PG Diploma in Environmental & Occupational Health (PGDENOHOL)

Environmental and Public Health

Online PG Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDEOL)

Distance Education

Online PG Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRDROL)

Rural Development

Online PG Diploma in Development Communication (PGDDCOL)

Development & Media Communication

Online PG Diploma in Digital Media (PGDIDMOL)

Mobile & Digital Communication

Online PG Diploma in Gandhi & Peace Studies (PGDGPSOL)

Gandhian Philosophy & Conflict Studies

Online PG Diploma in Sustainability Science (PGDSSOL)

Sustainability & Environmental Awareness

Online Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education (DNHEOL)

Nutrition & Health

Online Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTSOL)

Tourism

Online Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCEOL)

English Writing & Literary Expression

Online Diploma in Urdu Language (DULOL)

Urdu Language

Certificate Program

Online Certificate in Information Technology (CITOL)

Computer Basics, Software, Hardware, Multimedia

Online Certificate in Rural Development (CRDOL)

Rural Development

Online Certificate in French Language (CFLOL)

Basic French

Online Certificate in Spanish Language (CSLCOL)

Basic Spanish

Online Certificate in Urdu Language (CULOL)

Urdu Language

Online Certificate in Peace & Conflict Management (CPSCMOL)

Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution

Online Certificate in Food & Nutrition (CFNOL)

Nutrition & Dietetics

Online Saral Sanskrit Bodh (SSBOL)

Sanskrit for Beginners

Online Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTSOL)

Introduction to Tourism

Online Certificate in Agriculture Policy (PGCGAPOL)

Agriculture Policy & Governance

Online Certificate in Library & Information Science (CLISOL)

Library Operations

Online Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBSOL)

Tribal Culture, Welfare & Development

Online Certificate in Arabic Language (CALOL)

Beginner’s Arabic

Online Certificate in Russian Language (CRULOL)

Beginner’s Russian

 

Program Structure & Learning Mode

 

Program Level

 

Duration

 

Mode of Learning

Undergraduate

3 Years

100% Online

Postgraduate

2 Years

100% Online

Diploma

1 Year

100% Online

Certificate

6 Months

100% Online

 

Program Eligibility Criteria

 

Program Level

 

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate

10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university

Diploma

Varies by type:

 

• General Diplomas – 10+2 or equivalent

 

• Post Graduate Diplomas – Bachelor’s degree in the same or related discipline

Certificate

10th / 12th pass or equivalent (varies depending on course; some may require basic subject knowledge)

 

Fee Structure of the Courses Provided by IGNOU Online

 

Postgraduate

Program

Specialization

Per Year Fee

Total Fee

Online Master of Arts

Sanskrit (MSKOL)

₹7,000

₹14,000

Sustainability Science (MASSOL)

₹7,000

₹14,000

Online Master of Commerce

Commerce (MCOMOL)

₹9,000

₹18,000

Online Master of Arts

Distance Education (MADEOL)

₹6,000

₹12,000

Rural Development (MARDOL)

₹5,900

₹11,800

English (MEGOL)

₹6,000

₹12,000

Journalism and Mass Communication (MAJMCOL)

₹12,500

₹25,000

Online Master of Business Administration

Business Administration

₹14,000 (Sem 1,2,4), ₹16,000 (Sem 3)

₹58,000

Online Master of Computer Applications

Computer Applications

₹12,700 per semester

₹50,800

Online Master of Arts

Translation Studies (MATSOL)

₹4,800

₹9,600

Hindi (MHDOL)

₹6,000

₹12,000

Gandhi and Peace Studies (MAGPSOL)

₹4,500

₹9,000

 

Undergraduate

Program

Per Year Fee

Total Fee

Online Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

₹5,000

₹20,000

Online Bachelor of Social Work

₹5,900

₹17,700

Online Bachelor of Computer Applications

₹6,000

₹18,000

Online Bachelor of Commerce

₹4,000

₹12,000

Online Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences

₹7,900

₹7,900

Online Bachelor of Tourism

₹3,400

₹10,200

 

Diploma

Program

Specialization

Total Fee

Online PG Diploma

Environmental and Occupational Health (PGDENOHOL)

₹6,600

Online Diploma

Creative Writing in English (DCEOL)

₹4,100

Online PG Diploma

Development Communication (PGDDCOL)

₹5,000

Digital Media (PGDIDMOL)

₹5,000

Distance Education (PGDDEOL)

₹6,000

Rural Development (PGDRDOL)

₹2,400

Online Diploma

Urdu Language (DULOL)

₹1,800

Nutrition and Health Education (DNHEOL)

₹3,000

Online PG Diploma

Environmental and Occupational Health (PGDEOHOL)

₹6,600

Sustainability Science (PGDSSOL)

₹6,200

Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPSOL)

₹3,700

Online Diploma

Tourism Studies (DTSOL)

₹4,500

 

Certificate

Program

Specialization

Total Fee

Online Certificate

Saral Sanskrit Bodh (SSBOL)

₹1,500

French Language (CFLOL)

₹6,600

Rural Development (CRDOL)

₹1,800

Urdu Language (CULOL)

₹1,200

Spanish Language and Culture (CSLCOL)

₹4,500

Food and Nutrition (CFNOL)

₹1,400

Online PG Certificate

Agriculture Policy (PGCAPOL)

₹3,600

Online Certificate

Tribal Studies (CTRBSOL)

₹900

Online PG Certificate

Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPSOL)

₹2,200

Online Certificate

Peace Studies and Conflict Management (CPSCMOL)

₹3,500

Library and Information Science (CLISOL)

₹3,000

Information Technology (CITOL)

₹6,000

Tourism Studies (CTSOL)

₹1,800

Arabic Language (CALOL)

₹1,800

Russian Language (CRULOL)

₹2,500

 

Scholarships at IGNOU Online

IGNOU Online offers scholarships and fee reimbursement schemes primarily for students belonging to SC/ST, economically weaker sections, and differently-abled categories. These are provided under various government-sponsored schemes such as:

  • Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students
  • National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes
  • Fee waiver for economically disadvantaged learners (on select programs)

Eligible students can apply through their respective State Government Social Welfare Departments or via the National Scholarship Portal. IGNOU also offers support in the application process through its regional centres.

 

Note: Scholarship availability may vary by state and program.

 

Refund Policy at IGNOU Online

IGNOU follows a transparent refund policy in line with UGC and university regulations. The key points are:

  • Full Fee Refund: If a candidate applies for cancellation before the last date of admission, the full fee (excluding processing charges) may be refunded.
  • Partial Refund: If the request is made after the last date, only a part of the fee may be refunded, subject to university discretion.
  • No Refund: After the admission is confirmed and the course material is dispatched or accessed online, no refund is typically provided.
  • Rejection/Non-Admission: If admission is denied due to eligibility or document issues, the full fee is refunded.

Note: Refund requests must be submitted in writing along with valid proof and bank details. Processing time may vary based on the case.

 

Career Opportunities & Salary Packages

 

Programs

 

Job Roles

 

Average Salary Package for Freshers (Per Annum)

Online MBA

Business Analyst, HR Manager, Marketing Executive

₹4 – ₹7 LPA

Online MCA

Software Developer, System Analyst, Data Analyst

₹3.5 – ₹6 LPA

Online M.Com

Accountant, Financial Analyst, Tax Consultant

₹3 – ₹5 LPA

Online MA (English, Hindi, etc.)

Content Writer, Lecturer, Research Assistant

₹2.5 – ₹4.5 LPA

Online MA in Journalism

Journalist, Editor, Media Executive

₹3 – ₹5 LPA

Online MA in Rural Development

Development Officer, NGO Project Coordinator

₹3 – ₹5 LPA

Online BCA

Web Developer, IT Support Executive

₹2.5 – ₹4 LPA

Online B.Com

Accounts Executive, Tally Operator, Audit Assistant

₹2 – ₹4 LPA

Online BSW

Social Worker, Program Assistant, NGO Field Officer

₹2.5 – ₹4 LPA

Online BTS/BFTTM

Travel Executive, Tour Planner, Hospitality Coordinator

₹2.5 – ₹4.5 LPA

Online BLIS

Librarian, Documentation Assistant

₹2.2 – ₹4 LPA

Online PG Diplomas (Media, Edu, etc.)

Instructional Designer, Digital Media Executive

₹3 – ₹5 LPA

Online Certificate Programs

Entry-level roles in IT, Nutrition, Languages, Tourism

₹1.8 – ₹3 LPA

 

Placement Highlights

  • Highest Package Offered: ₹7 LPA
  • Average Package (UG Programs): ₹2.5 – ₹4 LPA
  • Average Package (PG Programs): ₹3.5 – ₹6 LPA
  • Placement Rate: Varies by program; improving steadily through IGNOU’s Campus Placement Cell (CPC) and regional support
  • Top Recruiting Companies: Amazon, Infosys, Genpact, ICICI Bank, Idea, Policybazaar, Capgemini, Dainik Jagran, BYJU’S

IGNOU Online offers a wide variety of UG, PG, diploma, and certificate programs designed to cater to learners from all walks of life. With its affordable fee structure, flexible learning modes, nationally recognized credentials, and seamless admission process, IGNOU ensures that quality education remains accessible and inclusive. For students and professionals aiming for academic growth and career advancement, IGNOU Online is an innovative and reliable choice.

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