IGNOU Launches 9 One-Year Master's Courses

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched nine new one-year master's degree programmes for graduates of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP).

These programmes were introduced in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and are intended to provide flexible postgraduate learning via the open and distance learning system.

The application deadline for the newly introduced programmes is August 16, 2026. Candidates applying for these courses are advised to prepare their Aadhaar credentials before beginning the registration process.

The nine one-year courses include MA Economics, MA Sociology, MA History, MCom, MA Journalism and Mass Communication, MA English, MA Hindi, MA Sanskrit and MA Urdu.

These courses are available across humanities, commerce, social sciences and journalism.

To be eligible for these one-year postgraduate programmes, candidates must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree under the FYUP system. Students who have completed a conventional three-year undergraduate degree will not be eligible for the one-year master’s courses.

Instead, they will have to opt for IGNOU’s conventional two-year postgraduate programmes.

The application process can be completed through the official IGNOU admission portal. Candidates can visit the portal at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in and follow the given steps to apply.

Step 1: Visit the IGNOU admission portal and click on the “New Registration” option. Step 2: Enter a valid email ID and mobile number. Step 3: Log in using the registered credentials and select the preferred course and study centre.

Step 4: Enter the required personal, academic and communication details. Step 5: Upload the mandatory documents in the prescribed format. Step 6: Pay the application fee and submit the application form.

Candidates are advised to visit the official IGNOU website for the latest updates regarding eligibility criteria, application details, course structure and fee information.

The introduction of these new courses is a significant development in the field of education, providing more options for students who have completed their undergraduate degrees.

It is expected to benefit a large number of students who are looking for flexible and convenient postgraduate programmes.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has been instrumental in bringing about changes in the education system, and the introduction of these new courses is a step in that direction.

Overall, the launch of these new courses by IGNOU is a positive development that is expected to have a significant impact on the education sector in the country.