The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is accepting applications for its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The deadline to apply is February 15 . Interested candidates can submit their applications online via the official IGNOU website, ignou.ac.in.
Application Details
The application fee for the IGNOU MBA program is Rs 300 . This fee is non-refundable.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the IGNOU MBA program, applicants must hold a three-year bachelor’s degree. A minimum of 50% marks is required. Candidates belonging to reserved categories need to have secured at least 45% marks .
Program Overview
IGNOU offers MBA specializations including business administration, agribusiness management, construction management, financial management, health care and hospital management, human resource management, logistics & supply chain management, marketing management, and operations management. The program is delivered through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode by IGNOU’s School of Management Studies (SOMS).
The MBA is a two-year program. It is available in English, Hindi, and Odia for select courses. The minimum duration for completion is 24 months, with a maximum of 48 months.
Fee Structure
The total fee for the IGNOU MBA program is Rs 66,000 . Students will pay Rs 16,000 for the first, second, and fourth semesters. The third semester fee is Rs 18,000.
How to Apply
Prospective students should follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official IGNOU website: ignou.ac.in.
- Locate and click the link for the “IGNOU MBA Application Form 2026”.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Complete the application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload recent photographs and required documents in the specified format and size.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form. Download and save a copy for future reference.