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IGNOU MA Economics Admission 2024 (July): Application Form, Fees, Dates, Eligibility, Assignment

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Master of Arts [MA] (Economics)

Course Fees

Course Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

9.2 K

1 Year Fees

9.2 K

Total Fees

18.4 K

Detailed Fees

general

year	Tuition Fees	Total Fees
year 1	₹ 9200	₹ 9.2 K
year 2	₹ 9200	₹ 9.2 K

Course Information

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have a passed Graduation from a recognized university

Course Details

IGNOU MA Economics admission 2024 for the July session has been started. The last date to apply is July 15, 2024. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website of IGNOU @ignou.ac.in. Admissions will be granted based on marks secured in the qualifying examination. Check IGNOU Admission 2024

Table of Content

IGNOU MA Economics Study Materials
IGNOU MA Economics Assignment
IGNOU MA Economics Admission
IGNOU MA Economics Course Details
IGNOU MA Economics Fee Structure
IGNOU MA Economics Placements
IGNOU MA Economics FAQ’s

IGNOU MA Economics Admission Dates

Event	Dates
IGNOU admission 2024 July Session Last Date	July 15, 2024

IGNOU MA Economics Study Material

IGNOU provides study material to students free of cost. Here are the links for MA Economics study materials that are tabulated below. Students can easily download or view the study material from here without any registration. It will help students to understand & get a clear idea about the course curriculum.

Course Name	Click to Download
MA Economics	Download

IGNOU MA Economics Assignments 2024

Assignments constitute continuous evaluation. The marks that you secure in the assignments will be counted in your final result. As mentioned earlier, an assignment of a course carries 30% weightage. You are therefore advised to take your assignment seriously.

Non Submission of Assignment

The TMA for each semester can be downloaded from the Student Zone of the University website. You have to complete the assignment within the due dates specified in the assignment booklet. You will not be allowed to appear for the term-end examination for any course if you do not submit the assignment in time for that course. If you appear in the term-end examination, without submitting the assignments, the result of the term-end examination is liable to be canceled.

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IGNOU MA Economics Admission

The Admission form can be filled through the admission portal available on the official website of the university.

Also, Foreign students residing in India and having valid student visa can seek admission in the selective programs. They have to register in a separate process as mandated by the University. The steps for application to be followed by Indian Candidates are:

Register at the University official website with the valid details.
Log in again to the account through the username and password and fill the admission form and upload the necessary documents.
After the completion of the application form-filling process, one has to do the payment of admission fee of INR 600. Payment of registration fees can be done through credit/debit cards or net banking.
It is advisable to save or print the admission letter for safety purposes.
Candidates can track the process of admission through the registration status portal.
Foreign residential candidates have to download the admission form and have to submit it physically with relevant documents along with the registration fee and admission charges as applicable, at the university.
Students except for PIO/OCI cardholders need to submit the No-Objection certificate from the concerned embassy in India.

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Documents Required

Scanned Photograph (less than 100 KB)
Scanned copy of Age Proof (less than 200 KB)
Scanned copy of relevant Educational Qualification (less than 200 KB)
Scanned Copy of Experience Certificate (if any) (less than 200 KB)
Scanned Copy of Category Certificate, if SC/ST/OBC (less than 200 KB)
Scanned Copy of BPL Certificate, if Below Poverty Line (less than 200 KB)
Scanned Signature (less than 100 KB)

IGNOU MA Economics Course details

IGNOU MA Economics offers much openness and flexibility by allowing the students to complete this program in a minimum of 2 years or up to a maximum of 4 years.

The program consists of a total of 64 credits which are covered through 8 courses which include theory, practical and project components.
1st year comprises 4 compulsory courses with 8 credits each and the 2nd year comprises 2 compulsory courses and 2 elective courses with 8 credits each.
Candidates are required to attain these 64 credits to complete this course.
The university provides flexibility by providing the students with Choice-based time schedule (i.e.) to complete the program as per their time schedule and with the choice of a particular course that they want to study in a particular year.
Learners with more than 40% disability are given additional 2 years beyond the maximum period for completion of the course.

Program delivery and Instructional system

IGNOU being an Open University system, its program delivery method is unique from other universities. Most of the instructions are given through distance mode and face to face as per the necessity. Following are the multimedia approaches used by the university:

Self-instructional print material
Audio and video cassettes
Video content through e-Gyan Kosh
Assignments
Audio-video transmission programs through TV or Radio.
Teleconferencing session
Face to face counselling at study centres

IGNOU MA Economics Fee structure

The program fee can be paid through credit/debit cards on the official site of the university.

Students under the SC and ST category are assured with concession in program fees under SCSP and TSP schemes. People who are employed or the one who is already availing of concession through any other means are not eligible for this scheme.
As per the agreement with Kendriya Vidhyalay Sangathan (KVS) for Scholarships,100 students are eligible to get a 50% concession in the programs fees for one year.
The fees payment schedule is given below.

Year	Amount
1st	INR 8600
2nd	INR 8400
2nd	INR 8400

IGNOU MA Economics Placement

The university has established the Placement cell widely known as CPC with the motive of serving a platform to the students pursuing UG, PG, diploma, and doctoral degrees in various IT/NON-IT sectors.

The CPC was established with the mission to enhance and facilitate the process of suitable employment opportunities that are equivalent to the resumes of the students.
Students seeking the assistance of CPC cell for placements have to submit their corresponding resumes or CVs at the official website of the placement cell of the university.

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IGNOU MA Economics FAQs

Ques. Is there any entrance exam conducted for admission into MA Economics program at IGNOU New Delhi?

Ans. No, there is no entrance exam for the admission process. Selections for this program are merit-based.

Ques. Are there any reserved seats for OBC, SC, ST class at IGNOU New Delhi?

Ans. Yes, the university provides reservation of seats for SC, ST, OBC, and economically weaker sections (EWS), war widows, Kashmiri migrants and physically handicapped students as per the rules made by the government.

Ques. What is the re-registration process at IGNOU New Delhi?

Ans. Re-registration means registration process done in the next semester/year, no matter if the candidate has passed the first year exam or not, they can seek admission for the 2nd year by submitting the re-registration form and fees.

Ques. Can we change the particular course, program, or medium at IGNOU New Delhi?

Ans. Yes, any changes can be done except CBCS based BAG, BCOMG and BSCG programs.

Change of optional courses can be done within 30 days of receipt of course material by making payment of INR 1200 for 6-8 credit courses and INR 600 for 4 credit courses.
One can change the particular program within 30 days of receipt of the study material.
Change of medium is possible within 30 days of receipt of the first set of course material in the 1st year on payment of INR 350 + fees for each credit course.

Ques. What is the procedure for taking admission by an international student at IGNOU New Delhi?

Ans. IGNOU offers selective programs for international students through Overseas Study Centres (OSCs) that provide student support services on behalf of IGNOU. Students seeking admission can contact the concerned OSC regarding the further processes.

Ques. What are the facilities provided to the students by IGNOU New Delhi?

Ans. The open university provides online education through Gyan-Darshan- an educational channel, Gyan-Vani- FM radio channel running with 26 stations, IGNOU podcasts, and printed study materials directly at your home service. Along with that, IGNOU consists of a cafeteria, IT infrastructure, guest-rooms, Audio-video library, anti-sexual harassment committee, anti-ragging committee, medical facilities and an auditorium for the benefit of the students.

NOTE:

Registration fee of Rs 300/- (Non-refundable) is to be paid at the time of admission in addition to the programme fee given in the following table. University Development fee of Rs 200/- is to be paid at the time of admission in addition to the programme fee
Registration fee of Rs 500/- (Non-refundable) is to be paid at the time of application in addition to the programme fee given in the following FLIP (Fixed Learning Intake Programme): PGDMCH, PGDGM, PGDHHM, PGDHIVM, DNA, PGCMDM
Registration fee of Rs 850/- (Non-refundable) is to be paid at the time of admission in addition to the programme fee

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Indira Gandhi National Open University - [IGNOU]: 254 answered questions

Does IGNOU have any importance? Is IGNOU good?

Shikha Sehrawat

12 Oct 22

It is advised that you do not consider whether the IGNOU certificate is valuable in terms of getting a job. However, the acquired knowledge and skills will be precious to you. Time management, submitting assignments on time, and sitting for exams at the end are all essential requirements.

The institute's name serves only as an icebreaker at first; once hired, there is no turning back. Put that knowledge to use at work.

Most importantly, it is a GOVERNMENT OF INDIA recognized certificate that is accepted almost everywhere in the world.

So, if you want to work while studying or can't afford a regular course, IGNOU is far superior to good.

Is the IGNOU a good option for distance learning?

Aditi Bhardwaj

21 Oct 22

Below mentioned are some of the positive aspects of IGNOU:

When compared to other private universities such as Symbiosis Distance Learning, you pay nearly one-tenth the price to complete your degree or PG (except for an MBA, which is half the price).

It's the government. University is recognized worldwide until the criteria state that only full-time courses are permitted.

You get standard books that will not only impart good knowledge but will also help you clear competitive exams in simple and easy language, and they are available in both Hindi and English.

Transfers are available in almost all states if you need to relocate during your academic career.

There are several other benefits to joining this university and simply completing your tasks on time, such as assignments that are given only once a year and you have almost 6 months to complete them, and the answers are easy to find in your course books.

It provides an excellent platform for your success in life. If you want to study at IGNOU, you should definitely do so.

Why is IGNOUs paper checking so poor? Are they just playing with the students' futures?

Sugandha Shukla

13 Oct 22

Yes. The IGNOU marking system is very poor, and you must have a lot of patience if you are pursuing any degree from IGNOU. If you fail to submit your assignment grades, your results will be delayed for several months.

IGNOU is certainly playing with students' careers because they are so unconcerned about their grades and future. They are unconcerned about how and what is written on the answer sheets. They only postpone things and do not address the issue.

What is the best distance learning MBA Program: Symbiosis Pune, IMT Ghaziabad, NMIMS, or IGNOU?

Anamika Ghose

20 May 22

IGNOU is best for distance learning MBA. IGNOU MBA course structure is pretty good. You will get to learn the basics first then the main concepts. The study materials are good and make the learning process smooth. IGNOU also has a better reputation.

Symbiosis Pune is also a good option for MBA. You can choose one of these two options based on fee structure and eligibility.

Is an MBA from IGNOU a valued one or not?

Pooja Agrawal

13 Oct 22

Even an IIM degree may be worthless if you do not learn anything while pursuing it.

Because you have not specified the nature of your use for an MBA degree, it is assumed that you are a working professional interested in gaining theoretical knowledge of management through an MBA from IGNOU.

When we compare IGNOU to other distance learning universities such as SMU and Symbiosis, we can see that IGNOU stands out due to the well-structured course material and the importance of assignments. The faculty who are mentoring SOMS IGNOU (School of Management Studies) is top-tier professors from IIMs and IIFT, as well as senior government officials.

However, expecting an MBA to be equivalent to a regular MBA degree to get a job is unrealistic. Most MBA programs in India are extremely rigorous and intensive. This is because a future manager is expected to perform under pressure, and a management student is subjected to that pressure from day one of his MBA program. As a result of regular case study discussions and extensive knowledge sharing in peer groups, a regular MBA is considered to be far more valuable than a distance MBA. However, a regular MBA requires a significant time and financial investment.

So, if you are already in a well-established job and want to advance to a management position or simply learn more about the theoretical aspects of management, an MBA from IGNOU will undoubtedly help you serve the purpose with minimal investment of both time and money.

What is the value of an IGNOU degree?

Anupama Kumari

14 Oct 22

The worth of an IGNOU degree can be determined in several ways:

Under its legitimacy as a degree. (Accredited by UGC and AICTE)
Under its eligibility for government jobs (Almost all govt jobs)
The caliber of its course curriculum (Yes, It has one of the updated courses with the latest trends)
Because of its reputation in the private sector. A large number of bright students who are unable to attend regular courses for various reasons attend them.
Because of its teaching methodology. (They provide distance education, but they engage you for a full year with assignments, projects, exams, and weekend classes.)

However, if you compare the quality of knowledge inducted in distance course vs regular course, you will find that regular course provides better exposure. Any job is dependent on the candidate's skills, and if you are talented enough to learn the necessary skills, finding work will be easy. One must not blame a degree if you are a mediocre learner.

What is your review of Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU?

Prateeksha Garg

13 Oct 22

In IGNOU, none of the faculty members at your regional center or study center will assist you in answering your questions. You must assume everything on your own and act accordingly. If you have any questions about your assignment submission or lab courses, your study center will simply tell you to contact the regional center. And in the regional center, no one will answer the phone, and no one will respond to your emails. If you accidentally sent your document or something to the wrong center, they will notify you after the form submission deadline and tell you that there is nothing you can do and that you must submit the form again in the upcoming semester. Rude teachers will respond to your inquiries. You may feel as if you are studying without paying fees, and the teachers are unconcerned about your problems. They are simply teachers by designation; they have no idea what to do or how to assist students with assignments/labs, etc.

Students are pursuing distance education because they are unable to attend college daily due to their jobs. However, they expect them to travel to a regional center that is not in the same city every month to have our basic questions answered. In terms of projects, they may say in viva that the report should look like this. When you submit the report as instructed the next time, another superintendent will be present to reject it and instruct you to format it as before.

How does IGNOU issue degree mark sheets?

Madhav Aneja

14 Oct 22

IGNOU does not provide semester or year-end grade reports. It will provide you with a consolidated mark sheet at the end of your program. However, if you want a mark sheet halfway through, you must apply it separately. You will be charged a nominal fee and will receive IGNOU marksheet for all of the papers you have already examined, as well as the results.

The university gives you the option of coming to the convocation ceremony to get your degree certificate or sending an Rs. 200 demand draft as they post the degree.

How good is IGNOU?

Harshita Poona

13 Oct 22

To be honest, IGNOU is an undesirable university in India. Don't believe those who claim that "it's the best open university" and other such nonsense. They don't give a damn about you, your future, or your time. When you go to the regional center, they tell you to go to the IGNOU headquarters. And the office of concern in the headquarter of Ignou will tell you to go to the post office, and the post office will tell you to bring the dispatch number from the headquarters of IGNOU, and they will tell you that the regional center will provide the dispatch number of the book but it would not get into your hands even at the end.

IGNOU is the worst open university; they value the number of students over the quality of education. They do nothing to help students, and IGNOU is just a big scam run by undeserving people and goons. It is strongly advised to avoid IGNOU. AMU and Jamia are far superior for open studies.

What is the minimum passing marks for BA in IGNOU?

Shivani Bhat

21 Nov 22

The passing marks at IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) are

Theory - 30 out of 100 / 18 out of 50
Assignments - More than 50%

If you fail to score 50% in assignments, you will have to resubmit them. If you score above 30 out of 100 or 18 out of 500 in theory, then you will pass without having submitted assignments.

Percentage Calculation - Assignments- 30% weightage and Term End Examination- 70% weightage for FST (Foundation Course in Science & Technology) and FHS (Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Sciences).