IGNOU MA Economics Admission 2026: Last Date, Eligibility & Fee Structure

For the IGNOU MA Economics (MEC) admission for the 2025-26 academic session, here are the key details you need:

1. Important Dates (Expected)

• Application Start Date: Likely May 2025 (Tentative)

• Last Date to Apply: July 31, 2025 (Tentative)

• Re-registration for 2nd Year (if applicable): June-July 2025

(Note: Exact dates will be updated on the official IGNOU website once released.)

2. Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

  • No minimum percentage is required (open to all graduates).

• Mathematics Requirement:

  • For MA Economics (MEC): Basic knowledge of mathematics at the 10+2 level is recommended.

  • For MA Applied Economics (MAAE): A background in Economics/Mathematics/Statistics is preferred but not mandatory.

3. Fee Structure (2025-26)

• Total Programme Fee: ?12,600 (for the full 2-year programme)

  • 1st Year Fee: ?6,300

  • 2nd Year Fee: ?6,300

• Exam Fee: ?200 per course (approx. ?1,600 for all 8 courses in a year).

(Fees are subject to change; check IGNOU’s official website for updates.)

4. Admission Process

• Mode of Application: Online (via IGNOU’s admission portal).

• Steps to Apply:

  1. Visit ignou.ac.in

  2. Register & fill the MA Economics (MEC/MAAE) form.

  3. Upload documents (Degree certificate, photo, ID proof).

  4. Pay fees online (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking).

5. Programme Details

• Duration: Min. 2 years, Max. 5 years.

• Medium: English & Hindi (available in both).

• Study Material: Provided free in online format (printed books available for extra cost).

6. Job Prospects After MA Economics

• Career Options: Economist, Policy Analyst, Financial Consultant, Researcher, Bank PO, Government Jobs (UPSC/State PSC).

• Higher Studies: PhD, UGC-NET, RBI Grade B, etc.

For the latest updates, check the official IGNOU website: https://ignou.ac.in.