IGNOU 1-Year Master's Admissions Open: 9 NEP Courses

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has opened admissions for nine one-year Master's degree programs. These courses are designed for students who have completed a four-year undergraduate degree, including Honors or Honors with Research programs. The university developed these programs in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's 4+1 model. This offers a faster route to postgraduate study compared to traditional two-year Master's degrees.

The one-year Master's programs cover disciplines in Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, and Media. They include M.A. Economics, M.A. Sociology, M.A. History, M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication, M.A. English, M.A. Hindi, M.A. Sanskrit, M.A. Urdu, and M.Com. These degrees are awarded through Open and Distance Learning (ODL). IGNOU states these degrees hold legal equivalence to conventional two-year Master's degrees. They fulfill eligibility requirements for UGC-NET, Ph.D. admissions, UPSC, and other central and state government competitive exams.

Program Details and Application

Students can apply online through the IGNOU Samarth admission portal at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in . Applicants must provide their APAAR ID during the registration process. The application requires selecting a one-year Master's program and submitting qualifying four-year undergraduate degree mark sheets. Program fees can be paid online via debit card, credit card, or net banking.

Eligible Programs

The nine one-year Master's programs are categorized as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must possess a four-year Bachelor's degree, specifically an FYUP with Honors or Honors with Research. This degree must be from a university recognized by IGNOU. A mandatory APAAR ID number is also required for all online applications. The application window is currently open.