IGNOU Fee Structure 2026: Programme-wise Fees for All 368 Programmes

IGNOU fees for 2026 range from ₹900 (Certificate in Tribal Studies) to ₹69,000 (Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing). BCA costs ₹48,000 (₹8,000/semester), MBA ₹62,000 (₹15,500/semester), and BAG ₹12,000 (₹4,000/year). Most bachelor's programmes cost ₹12,000–₹17,100 in total. Here is the complete programme-wise fee structure for all 368 IGNOU programmes, verified October 2026 against IGNOU's programme directory and the Samarth admission portal.

How Much Does IGNOU BCA Cost in 2026?

IGNOU BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) costs ₹48,000 for the full programme, payable as ₹8,000 per semester across 6 semesters. The minimum duration is 3 years and the maximum is 6 years, so fees are paid semester-by-semester as long as you remain enrolled. BCA is run by the School of Computer & Information Sciences (SOCIS). Eligibility is 10+2 or equivalent with a Mathematics/Computer background. Key subjects include C, C++, Data Structures, DBMS, Web Tech, Java, Python, Software Engineering and a final project. BCA is the most popular technical programme at IGNOU and its ₹48,000 fee is among the higher undergraduate fees - only nursing and management programmes cost more.

What Is the IGNOU MBA Fee?

IGNOU MBA costs ₹62,000 for the full 2-year programme, payable as ₹15,500 per semester across 4 semesters. All MBA specializations - General, Banking & Finance (MBF), Financial Management (MBAFM) and Human Resource Management (MBAHM) - carry the identical ₹62,000 fee. Minimum duration is 2 years, maximum 4 years. For comparison, MCA (Master of Computer Applications) costs ₹52,000 (₹13,000/semester), while most MA programmes like MEG (English) and MPS (Political Science) cost just ₹16,000 (₹8,000/year). MBA is the most expensive standard IGNOU master's degree; the only costlier programme is Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing at ₹69,000.

What Are the Fees for Popular IGNOU Programmes?

Here are the total programme fees for IGNOU's most-enrolled programmes, including the per-unit payment breakdown:

Are IGNOU Fees Paid Yearly or Semester-wise?

It depends on the programme. Most bachelor's and master's degrees charge per year - BAG at ₹4,000/year, BSCG at ₹5,700/year, MEG at ₹8,000/year. Professional programmes with semester structures charge per semester - BCA at ₹8,000/semester, MBA at ₹15,500/semester. Certificate courses are usually a one-time full-programme fee (₹900–₹6,600), and doctoral programmes charge a flat ₹16,800. Fees are paid at registration/re-registration through the Samarth portal, and the Term-End Examination form fee (₹200 per theory course) is separate from programme fees. See our exam form guide for exam fees and deadlines.

IGNOU Fee Structure by Level

IGNOU's 368 programmes span seven levels. Fee ranges differ sharply by level:

Which IGNOU Programmes Are the Cheapest?

The cheapest IGNOU programmes are short certificate courses with one-time fees: Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBS) at ₹900, Certificate in First Aid (CFAID) at ₹1,200, Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE) at ₹1,500, and Certificate in Arabic Language (CAL) / Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) at ₹1,800 each. Among full degrees, BLIS (Bachelor of Library & Information Science) is the cheapest at ₹8,100 for the complete 1–2 year programme. BAG remains the cheapest full 3-year bachelor's degree at ₹12,000 total.

How to Pay IGNOU Programme Fees

1. Visit the IGNOU Samarth admission portal and register or log in
2. Select your programme and session (January or July)
3. Fill the registration form and pay the programme fee for the year/semester via net banking, UPI, or card
4. Save the payment receipt and registration confirmation
5. Pay the exam form fee (₹200 per theory course) separately when filling the TEE exam form

Fees are paid at registration and again at each re-registration cycle. Late fees (typically ₹500) apply if you miss the window. See the late fee guide for details.

Where to Check Fees for All 368 Programmes

Our IGNOU Fee Structure 2026 page lists every programme with its code, level, school, duration, eligibility and total fee - searchable by name, code, or level. Of the 368 programmes, 143 have published fees in IGNOU's directory; for the remaining programmes, verify the current fee directly on the Samarth admission portal before paying, as IGNOU revises fees occasionally.

Last verified: October 2026. Fee data compiled from IGNOU's programme directory and Samarth admission portal. IGNOU AI is an independent student platform, not affiliated with IGNOU administration - always confirm fees on official channels before payment.