Indira Gandhi National Open University: Admission to Online Programmes for International Students, 2026 (July 2026 Admission Cycle)

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Indira Gandhi National Open University

New Delhi, Delhi (NCT)

Admission to Online Programmes for International Students, 2026 (July 2026 Admission Cycle)

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Centre for Online Education (COE)
New Delhi, Delhi (NCT)
Admission to Online Programmes for International Students, 2026 (July 2026 Admission Cycle)

Last date for submission of Application 15^th July, 2026

The option for cancellation of application is available in the applicant's login. Please do not send mail or submit request at iGRAM for cancellation of application. Please note that cancellation is an irreversible process. Once cancelled, the application shall not be restored and refund, if applicable, shall be initiated as per the University Rules.

Important Instruction:

This portal is meant for foreign students only.
Indian national students residing in India shall apply through separate portal https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in for ODL Programmes and https://ignouiop.samarth.edu.in for ONLINE Programmes.
If you are a first time applicant you are advised to download the Prospectus for International Students and read carefully the Rules of the University.
You are also requested to see available programmes in the Programme Module of the International Student Online Programme Admission System and select the desired programme and carefully read the details of programme including eligibility criteria, fee details, duration, etc. in the Prospectus for International Students.
Before proceeding for filling the form online the applicant must have the following:
- Scanned Photograph (less than 100 KB)
- Scanned Signature (less than 100 KB)
- Scanned copy of relevant Educational Qualification (less than 200 KB)
- Passport / Visa / Study Visa
- Citizenship Card / Proof of Nationality
- Proof of residence in India (if Applicable)
- OCI / PIO / UNHCR Refugee Card
Fee can be paid by following methods:
- Credit Card (Master / Visa)
- Debit Card (Master / Visa)

It is suggested to scan documents from your originals. Once you have uploaded the document, click the next button you will get the Form preview option. Save/Print your form for future reference.

Note: Furnishing of incorrect information/suppression of information would lead to rejection of application form as per IGNOU Rules.

Online Programmes on Offer

Master of Arts (HINDI) (MHD)
Master of Arts in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MAGPS)/MGPS
Master of Arts (Translation Studies) (MATS)
Bachelor of Tourism (BTS)
Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLIS)
Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS)
Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS)
Post Graduate Certificate in Agricultute Policy (PGCAP)
Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS)
Certificate in Information technology (CIT)
Certificate Programme in Library and Information Science (CLIS)
Certificate Programme in Peace Studies and Conflict Management (CPSCM)
Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBS)
Certificate in Arabic Language (CAL)
Certificate in Russian Language (CRUL)
Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)

Eligibility for Admission and other detail

Master of Arts (HINDI) (MHD)
Eligibility for admission: Bachelor's Degree or a higher degree from a recognised University.
Age: Minimum No bar Maximum No bar
Medium of Instruction: Hindi
Duration of the programme: Minimum 2 Years Maximum 04 years
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Master of Arts in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MAGPS)/MGPS
Eligibility for admission: Bachelor's degree or a higher degree in any discipline from a recognised University. The programme is offered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode throughout the country both in Hindi and English Medium.
Age: Minimum No bar Maximum No bar
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Duration of the programme: Minimum 02 Years Maximum 04 years
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Master of Arts (Translation Studies) (MATS)
Eligibility for admission: Graduate in any discipline with adequate knowledge of Hindi and English
Age: Minimum No bar Maximum No bar
Medium of Instruction: Hindi
Duration of the programme: Minimum 02 Years Maximum 04 years. offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Bachelor of Tourism (BTS)
Eligibility for admission: 10+2 OR its equivalent OR BPP from IGNOU
Age: Minimum No bar Maximum No bar
Medium of Instruction: English
of the programme: Minimum 03 Years Maximum 06 years. Offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLIS)
Eligibility for admission:
- Bachelor’s Degree with Diploma (one year) in Library Science; or
- Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of working experience in Library and Information Centre; or
- Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks and 45% for General and for the SC/ST/OBC/PH category respectively.
Age: Minimum No bar Maximum No bar
Medium of Instruction: English or Hindi
Duration of the programme: Minimum 01 year; Maximum 02 years
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS)
Eligibility for admission: Any graduate
Age: Minimum No bar Maximum No bar
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration of the programme: Minimum 01 Year Maximum 03 years
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS)
Eligibility for admission: Any graduate
Age: Minimum No bar Maximum No bar
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration of the programme: Minimum 06 Months Maximum 02 years
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Post Graduate Certificate in Agricultute Policy (PGCAP)
Eligibility for admission: Graduation in any discipline
Age: Minimum No bar Maximum No bar
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration of the programme: Minimum 06 Month; Maximum 02 years
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS)
Eligibility for admission: 10+2 OR its equivalent OR BPP from IGNOU
Age: Minimum No bar Maximum No bar
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration of the programme: Minimum 01 Year; Maximum 03 years
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Certificate in Information technology (CIT)
Eligibility for admission:10th Standard OR SSC OR IGNOU'S BPP or Microsoft's DLC or equivalent
Age: Minimum No bar Maximum No bar
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration of the programme: Minimum 6 Months - Maximum 02 years
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Certificate Programme in Library and Information Science (CLIS)
Eligibility for admission: 10+2 Passed or BPP from IGNOU
Age: Minimum No bar Maximum No bar
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration of the programme: Minimum 6 Months Maximum 2 years
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Certificate Programme in Peace Studies and Conflict Management (CPSCM)
Eligibility for admission: In accordance with the university’s general policy of openness and flexibility vis-à-vis eligibility criteria any student with +two (10+2) qualification is eligible for admission. Those, who don’t posses 10+2 qualification can also be admitted after clearing IGNOU’s Preparatory Programme.
Age: Minimum No bar Maximum No bar
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration of the programme: Minimum 06 Months Maximum 02 years
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBS)
Eligibility for admission: 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration of the programme: Minimum 06 Month; Maximum 02 years
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Certificate in Arabic Language (CAL)
Eligibility for admission: 10+2, Or Minimum 18 years of age
Medium of Instruction: Arabic and English
Duration of the programme: Minimum 06 Month Maximum 02 year
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Certificate in Russian Language (CRUL)
Eligibility for admission: Minimum age 18 years. No formal qualification is required Class 10 level of English proficiency is desirable.
Medium of Instruction: Russian and English
Duration of the programme: Minimum 06 Month; Maximum 02 year
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1
Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)
Eligibility for admission: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration of the programme: Minimum 06 Months; Maximum 02 years
Fee Structure for International Students: Please see Annexure-1

Fee Structure

Fee Structure for IGNOU Online Programme for International Students

Sl. No.	Prog Code	Final Fee		Fee Type
Sl. No.	Prog Code	SAARC INR (Rs.)	NON SAARC US$	Fee Type
1	MHD	11,000/-	400	Per Year
2	MAGPS/MGPS	8,000/-	300	Per Year
3	MATS	8,000/-	300	Per Year
4	BTS	6,000-	200	Per Year
5	BLIS	13,000/-	500	Per Year
6	PGDGPS	6,000/-	300	Full Programme
7	PGCGPS	4,000/-	100	Full Programme
8	PGCAP	6,000/-	200	Full Programme
9	DTS	8,000/-	300	Full Programme
10	CIT	11,000/-	400	Full Programme
11	CLIS	5,000/-	200	Full Programme
12	CPSCM	6,000/-	200	Full Programme
13	CTRBS	2,000/-	100	Full Programme
14	CAL	3,000/-	100	Full Programme
15	CRUL	4,000/-	200	Full Programme
16	CTS	4,000/-	100	Full Programme
Note: One time application processing fees for SAARC is INR2 000/- and $200 for Non-SAARC