IGNOU · Postgraduate

Master of Arts

Programme code: MA · Languages: EN / ML

IGNOU MA is A 2-year general postgraduate arts degree across multiple specialisations.

Duration

2 years (4 sem)

Indicative fee

₹16,000

Eligibility

Any bachelor's

Cycles

Jan + July

How it works

1
Secure your admission. Send us one pre-written message on WhatsApp and our team personally guides you through the entire IGNOU admission process, from eligibility right through to enrolment.
2
Join your community. Once your admission is confirmed, unlock the MA community and study alongside students and mentors who have your back all year.

Step 1 · Secure your admission

Begin your MA journey

Send one message and we’ll take it from there. Our team walks you through eligibility, fees, documents, and deadlines personally. Enquiring is completely free.

Request admission on WhatsApp

Everything you get inside MA

• A complete library of past-year question papers, organised semester by semester
• Assignment guides with detailed marking schemes, so you know exactly what examiners want
• Real-time doubt support from seniors and peers who have been exactly where you are
• Every exam date and IGNOU notification, delivered the moment it drops
• Early access to our AI study bot the moment it launches — trained on every IGNOU PYQ + textbook

Step 2 · Already have admission?

Join the MA community

Already enrolled? Choose a plan and step straight into the MA community, your home for the entire term.

Pick a duration

Single one-time payment. No auto-renewal. You can renew when your subscription ends. Refunds per our refund policy.

Eligibility & fees

Who can apply: Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Fee structure: ~₹4,000 per semester

Fees vary year to year and by specialisation. Confirm the current prospectus at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in or ask us on WhatsApp.

IGNOU admission portal

Common questions

How many years is IGNOU MA?

IGNOU programmes are paced by the student. The minimum duration is 2 years across 4 semesters. The maximum allowed duration is 5 years — you can stretch if work or family commitments demand it, paying only for the semester you activate. Most of our community finishes in the minimum window.

What MA subjects does IGNOU offer?

IGNOU offers MA in English (MEG), Hindi (MHD), Sociology (MSO), Political Science (MPS), Public Administration (MPA), Economics (MEC), History (MAH), Psychology (MAPC), Education (MAEDU) and others. Pick by UPSC optional or career fit.

Is IGNOU MA accepted for PhD?

Yes — IGNOU MA is fully accepted for PhD admission across central, state, and private universities. Pair it with NET / SET qualification for research-fellow eligibility.

What is the last date for MA admission?

IGNOU runs two admission cycles per year. The July 2026 session typically closes mid-August (last seen 2026-08-15). The January 2027 session opens early November and closes mid-February. IGNOU regularly extends deadlines with late-fee windows — check ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in or message us on WhatsApp for the live date.