IGNOU Fee Structure 2025: Admission, Registration Fees

IGNOU Fee Structure Students can find the latest IGNOU fee structure details here. Use this page to understand registration fees, programme fees, and information for international learners. Fees can be revised by the University any time through official notifications/prospectus updates; always verify on the admission portal before payment.

IGNOU Fee Structure 2025

At the time of admission, the total payable amount is split into two parts: (i) Registration Fee and (ii) Programme Fee. Registration Fee is charged once at fresh admission and is non-refundable. Programme Fee depends on the specific course and the billing unit (per year / per semester / full programme).

IGNOU Registration Fees 2025

Indicative one-time registration charges at fresh admission (non-refundable):
Programme Group Registration Fee
General UG / PG / Diploma / Certificate ₹300
PGDGM, PGDMCH, PGDHHM, PGCMOM, PGDHIVM, DNA ₹500
BCOMAF, MCOMFT ₹800
Note: Registration fee heads may be updated by the University; confirm on the online admission portal for your cycle.

IGNOU Programme Fees 2025

Programme fees vary by course and are billed per year, per semester, or for the full programme. Always check the current brochure/admission portal for the exact amount before paying.

Ph.D. (Research Programmes) — Fee (w.e.f. 2020 and in force)

  • First year: ₹17,850 (includes ₹8,400 registration + ₹1,050 for 18-credit coursework; balance as per University schedule).
  • Re-registration: ₹8,400 per year thereafter till thesis submission / maximum duration (payable in June every year).
Click here for the Course-wise Fee Structure (2025)

IGNOU Fee Structure for International Students (FSRI) — January 2025 onwards

For Foreign Students Residing in India (FSRI), the University has notified a programme-wise fee schedule effective from the January 2025 session. Amounts differ for SAARC and Other-than-SAARC categories and are billed per the programme’s unit (year/semester/full programme).

Sample FSRI Fees (Jan 2025 Notification)

Programme (Code) SAARC (INR) Other than SAARC (USD) Fee Unit
B.A. (Major) English (BAFEG) ₹10,000 $600 Per Year
B.Com (BCOMF) ₹9,000 $500 Per Year
B.Sc (Mathematics) (BSCFMT / BSCM) ₹12,000 $700 Per Year
BCA (BCA_NEW) ₹16,000 $1,000 Per Semester
BLIS ₹17,000 $1,100 Full Programme
BA Journalism & Digital Media (BAFJDM) ₹21,000 $1,300 Per Year
B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) [BSCN(PB)] ₹46,000 $2,800 Per Year
MBA (General) ₹17,500 (Sem 1,2,4) / ₹20,000 (Sem 3) $1,400 (Sem 1,2,4) / $1,800 (Sem 3) Per Semester
M.Com (MCOM) ₹19,000 $1,200 Per Year
MCA (MCA_NEW) ₹25,000 $1,600 Per Semester
MLIS ₹23,000 $1,500 Full Programme
PGDGM ₹53,000 $3,500 Full Programme
PGDMCH ₹60,000 $4,500 Full Programme
PGDIS (Information Security) ₹22,000 $1,500 Per Semester
DECE (Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education) ₹10,000 $750 Full Programme
DDT (Diploma in Dairy Technology) ₹30,000 $2,100 Full Programme
CLIS (Certificate in Library & Info. Science) ₹6,000 $400 Full Programme
This is an excerpt for guidance. For the complete FSRI (Jan 2025) schedule covering UG, PG, Diplomas, PG Diplomas, Certificates and Awareness/Appreciation programmes, refer to the official list. Click Here for the full International (FSRI) Fee Structure 2025

IGNOU Fee Refund Policy 2025

The IGNOU allows students to cancel their admission within specific timelines as per the latest University policy (effective from July 2024 cycle). Below are the updated refund guidelines for the January and July 2025 admission sessions.
  • The Registration Fee is non-refundable.
  • The programme fee paid shall be refunded only if the cancellation request is received prior to confirmation of admission.
  • If a cancellation request is received after confirmation of admission, an amount equivalent to 15% of the programme fee (subject to a maximum of ₹2,000) will be deducted, and the remaining amount will be refunded.
  • In case a student has opted for a soft copy of the study material, the fee will be refunded after deducting the Registration Fee only.
  • If a student has availed fee exemption (SC/ST category) and paid only the Registration and Development fees, only the Development Fee will be refunded upon cancellation.
  • No refund of any kind will be admissible after 60 days from the closing date of admissions for that session.
Students are advised to carefully review the admission confirmation status before requesting a refund. For complete details, refer to the IGNOU Admission Portal or the IGNOU Common Prospectus. Effective from July 2024 Cycle – applicable to all January and July 2025 admission sessions.

Click Here for IGNOU Course-wise Fee Structure 2025

We’re compiling a programme-wise table for domestic learners. Until then, use the official prospectus/admission portal to confirm the latest figures for your chosen course.

Click Here for IGNOU International Fee Structure 2025 (FSRI)

The complete FSRI schedule (effective January 2025) lists fees for each programme with separate rows for SAARC and Other-than-SAARC categories and the billing unit (year/semester/full).

34 thoughts on “IGNOU Fee Structure 2025: Admission, Registration Fees”

  1. sir , I am admitted MSW in 2013 and I completed my course within 2015. but my 1st journal has been stolen from IGNOU at 2015 and then my family proble I had submitted it 2018 . it’s almost late then it’s not possible to me to do 2 yr journal then whenever Ioss my girl child at that time. Due to that still I can’t complete 2nd yr journal. how can I do.

  2. एनटीटी और पीटीटी का कोर्स कराया जाता है क्या

  3. I have done my+2 in madhya Pradesh board in Hindi medium may open board B.A. karna cahata hu Chandigarh 28 sector panchkula se lekin mera contact nahi ho pa Raha hai sir send me contact number and fees prosess kya hai……..

  4. I want to take admsn in dl.e.d . What should I do for that and when the application form will be released and also wanted to know about fees structures etc…

  5. Hi, fee structure of MBA is displaying in your site is approx 38000 but when I resisted and checked the fee structure then they instructed me to pay 58000.

    Kindly help me should I pay that much or not.

  6. I want take admissions in Master of public administration sir but not Shaw .please Suggestion me.

  7. Sir / Madam I want to do M.A. in History so i would like to know when will be the last date for admission for December session . thank you .

  8. Good morning, I am Nepalese Citizen living in the UK and interesting in studying only with IGNOU BA Honors in political science. How can I register and continue my study as an international student? Is there any way to get registered from the UK? Would you kindly supply me some ideas and instructions please.
    Sincerely,
    Ram Ijam

  9. Sir मैं 2019-20मैं पोस्ट ग्रेजुएट डिप्लोमा इन रूलर डेवलपमेंट कर रहा हूं आगे मैं इसी में m.a. करना चाहता हूं तो मैं यह चाहता हूं कि मेरा यह पोस्ट ग्रैजुएट डिप्लोमा एम ए फर्स्ट ईयर मे अकाउंट हो जाए मैं सीधा है मैं 2020-21 MA सेकंड ईयर के पेपर देना चाहता हूं जिससे मेरा 1 साल बच जाए तो इसके लिए क्या प्रोसीजर रहेगा

  10. Sir I want to B.A. with English (honors) but I have passed 12th with percentage of 43% in 1992.pls suggestion to me.

    1. I have done my+2 in madhya Pradesh board in Hindi medium may open board B.A. karna chahta hu Chandigarh 28 sector panchkula se lekin mera contact nahi ho pa Raha hai sir send me contact number and fees process kya hai……..

  11. HI IGNOU Team , i had taken admision in Saudi Arabia IGNOU for BTS Course in year 2006 my practical exams was submitted in saudi Center too at Jedhha location and then i had gone to Mumbai to give my Theory Exams on may 2007 and was removed out of the hall due to not having original Hall tickets with me so due to embarrassment i didn’t continue my education further But now I understand the importance for me to complete my Graduation and i want to pursue it further , i am currently living in Sharjha UAE please guide me whats the steps for Re Admission or do I have to Enroll my self a New candidate.

  12. sir,
    i have taken admission in MHD for 2017-18 semester, due to many unfortunate circumstance i have not further completed the MHD. now, i want to complete this course. how to up to what date i can pay 2nd year fee and how many year my admission is live.

  13. dear sir, pls give me information for new admission for Bcom .I can study in tuition class in doha ? where the location ? how much is the fees ?please replay me

    1. How much fees should I pay for MA RURAL DEVELOPMENT, at the time of admission and how.

    2. Good evening. I am a Bangladeshi from Bangladesh, want to study in this university. How can I do it?

  14. Good Evening Thanks for your response but l did not get the link for Certificate Courses. I have more queries regarding the courses. I have tried to contact your regional center khalini, Shimla but didn’t get any response.

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