IGNOU · Postgraduate

MA English

Programme code: MEG · Languages: EN / ML

IGNOU MEG is A 2-year postgraduate degree in English literature, popular with school teachers and UPSC aspirants.

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 MEG community and study alongside students and mentors who have your back all year.

Step 1 · Secure your admission

Begin your MEG 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 MEG

• 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 MEG community

Already enrolled? Choose a plan and step straight into the MEG 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 MEG at IGNOU?

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 is the eligibility for IGNOU MEG?

Any bachelor's degree from a recognised university in any discipline qualifies. Strong English reading + writing is what predicts success, not the bachelor's stream.

What is the last date for MEG 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.

Is IGNOU MEG good for teaching?

Yes — MEG is widely accepted for TGT / PGT teaching roles, NET English eligibility, and KVS / NVS recruitment. Pair it with B.Ed for school teaching or use it as the academic base for civil-services optional papers.