IGNOU MA Economics Admission: IGNOU Online admissions for the Master’s in Arts Economics 2026 January Session are open. Students can apply for this 2-year course with a bachelor’s degree. The online application fee is Rs. 300/-. 15 February 2026 is now the extended deadline for IGNOU MA Economics Admission for the January 2026 academic cycle. The applicants apply for admission online from anywhere in the world through the official website @ignou.ac.in.
MA Economics IGNOU syllabus teaches the themes of economics and analytical ability. Course fee for IGNOU MA Economics is Rs. 18,400/-. This course makes use of study centres for assignment submission and contact classes. IGNOU will release the final MA Economics term-end examination results as grade cards on the official website.
IGNOU MA Economics Important Points
- Eligibility: A UGC recognized bachelor’s degree. Students can choose any stream.
- Entrance Exam: No entrance exams are needed for the MA Economics admission.
- Fee: The MA Economics program has a fee of INR 18,400 and INR 9,500 annually.
- Last Date: The Admission portal has started. The last date is 15 February 2026.
- Application Fee: INR 300/- as a one-time payment during the admission process.
- Official Website: IGNOU 2026 website @ignou.ac.in
- Admission Portal: The ODL courses admission portal is @ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
- Average Salary: The average salary package for the MA Economics course is ₹3-5 LPA for entry-level positions and ₹10-12 LPA for specialized roles.
IGNOU MA Economics Admission Updates
- Indira Gandhi National Open University has notified that the last date of re-registration is 15 February 2026. Students who want to continue applying before the due date. Source
- The Last date to submit the application for the IGNOU 2026 academic session is 15 February 2026. Those who are interested can fill up the form before the deadline. Source
IGNOU MA Economics Admission Highlights
| Full Form | Master of Arts in Economics |
| Duration of the Course | 2 years |
| Maximum Duration | 4 years |
| Eligibility Criteria | Bachelor’s from any recognized university |
| Fees | INR 18,400/ for the full programme |
| Medium of Instruction | Hindi & English |
| Specialization | 4 |
| Admission 2026 | IGNOU Admission |
| IGNOU Official Website | ignou.ac.in |
What is IGNOU MA Economics?
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Master in Economics is a 2 year post graduate course. Students can apply for studying Economical Quantitative Methods, Economics of Growth and Development, etc. IGNOU Economics study materials are available online and offline for enrolled students. Similarly IGNOU gives study support such as MA Economics contact classes, E-gyankosh online books and recorded classes.
Assessment and grading for MA Economics course is done in accordance to the NEP 2026 guidelines. Assignments are used by IGNOU every semester to prepare students for final term end examination. MA Economics graduates can appear in job roles like Financial advisors, Teachers, Economical Consultants, etc. Final exams for MA Economics at IGNOU are conducted at various exam centres in June to July. Students will have to fill in the examination form online or offline at the regional Centre.
IGNOU MA Economics Specialization
Students get 4 specializations in MA Economics course. IGNOU gives options to choose from:
| Specialization | Last Date |
| MA Economics in Data Analytics |
15 February 2026 |
| MA Economics in Energy and Environmental Economics |
15 February 2026 |
| MA Economics in Insurance and Finance |
15 February 2026 |
| MA Economics in Social Policy | 15 February 2026 |
Students have to complete 20 credits from their chosen specialization. However, if a student does not want to choose any specialization he can complete a total of 20 credits from sthe ubjects of these specializations in the final semester.
MA Economics Admission Criteria
Students who hold a bachelor’s degree can apply for 2026 admissions. The UG degree can be in any stream from a UGC recognized institution. IGNOU MA Economics admission has no minimum age limitation.
IGNOU MA Economics Online Admission
- Step 1: Open IGNOU ODL admission portal. @ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
- Step 2: Start the “New Registration” process by clicking on the linking.
- Step 3: Give your email address and mobile number.
- Step 4: Check inbox new credentials.
- Step 5: Open admission portal for ODL coruse and login to see the MA Economics admission form.
- Step 6: Enter personal and academic details.
- Step 7: Select MA Economics under subject.
- Step 8: Upload documents scanned copy for information verification.
- Step 9: Pay the IGNOU MA Economics application fee of Rs. 300/-.
- Step 10: Submit the application form.
Documents Requirement
IDs:
- Aadhar Card
- Driving License
Education certificates:
- 10th Mark Sheet
- 12th Passing Certificate
- 12th Equivalent Mark Sheet (if needed)
- Bachelor Degree
- Category Documents (if required)
- Job Experience Letter (if available)
- Colored Photographs (passport size)
- Signature scanned copy
IGNOU MA Economics Admission Fee
| IGNOU Fee Structure 2026 MA Economics | |
| Course Fee | Rs. 18,400/- |
| Per semester fee | Rs. 4,600/- |
| Application Fee | Rs. 300/- |
| University Development Fee | Rs. 200/- |
| Exam Theory Fee | Rs. 200/- |
| Exam Practical Fee | Rs. 300/- |
Tabel 1: IGNOU Fees for MA Economics Admission
Enrolled students in the MA Economics course have to pay IGNOU a total sum of Rs. 14,600/-. IGNOU MA Economics per semester fee is Rs. 4,600/-. First installment that students deposit at IGNOU after MA Economics admission process is called the admission fee. Apart from the academic fee, IGNOU university development fee of Rs. 200/- is also collected as a one time payment. Similarly, application fee is also an one time payment fee. Exam fee is for both theory and practical subjects needs to paid every semester.
IGNOU MA Economics Syllabus
| IGNOU MA Economics Syllabus 2026 | |
| Title of the Course | Credits |
| I Year (First Semester) | |
| Microeconomic Theory and Analysis (MEC 101) | 6 |
| Macroeconomic Theory and Analysis (MEC 102) | 6 |
| Quantitative Methods (MEC 203) | 8 |
| Total Credits | 20 |
| I Year (Second Semester) | |
| Economics of Growth and Development (MEC 104) | 8 |
| Research Methods in Economics (MEC 109) | 6 |
| Indian Economic Policy (MEC 205) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 20 |
| II Year (Third Semester) | |
| Public Economics (MEC 106) | 6 |
| International Trade and Development (MEC 107) | 6 |
| Money, Financial Institutions and Markets (MEC 110) | 8 |
| Total Credits | 20 |
| II Year (Fourth Semester) | |
| Group A – Specialization in Data Analytics | |
| Introductory Econometric Methods (MECE 101) | 4 |
| Advanced Econometric Methods (MECE 102) | 4 |
| Data Science and Big Data (From MCA Programme) (MCS 226) | 4 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (From MCA Programme) (MCS 224) | 4 |
| Geographical Information Systems-I (From MA Geography Programme) (MGG 011) | 4 |
| Project Work-I (MECP 102) | 4 |
| Total Credits | 24 |
| Group B – Specialization in Energy and Environmental Economics | |
| Introductory Econometric Methods (MECE 101) | 4 |
| Advanced Econometric Methods (MECE 102) | 4 |
| Economics of Environment and Social Sector (MECE 104) | 6 |
| Project Work-II (MECP 101) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 20 |
| Group C – Specialization in Insurance and Finance | |
| Introductory Econometric Methods (MECE 101) | 4 |
| Advanced Econometric Methods (MECE 102) | 4 |
| Actuarial Economics (MECE 103) | 6 |
| Project Work-II (MECP 101) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 20 |
| Group D – Specialization in Social Policy | |
| Introductory Econometric Methods (MECE 101) | 4 |
| Gandhi’s Economic Thoughts (MGPE 6) | 4 |
| Women in the Economy (MWG 011) | 8 |
| Gender Issues in Work, Employment and Productivity (MGSE 009) | 4 |
| Project Work (MECP 102) | 4 |
| Geo Spatial Analysis (From MA Geography Programme) (MGGL 004) | 4 |
| Total Credits | 28 |
Table 2: IGNOU MA Economics Syllabus 2026
IGNOU Study Material MA Economics
Students can download study materials such as notes PDF file, recorded lectures, and radio shows on MA Economics syllabus. IGNOU offers study notes made by IGNOU in house teachers. Subject matter experts also help IGNOU teachers to prepare notes on important topics of MA Economics. On the page they can find the enrolled login dialogue box. Enter the enrollment number. Click the course icon on the taskbar and select the MA Economics course.
Recorded classes can be downloaded or streamed at the IGNOU E-gyankosh website. These classes are also aided by radio shows on IGNOU Gyanvaani. Link for such radio shows is also present on the E-gyankosh website.
How to Download Economics Study Material
- Step 1: Visit @egyankosh.ac.in E-gyankosh website.
- Step 2: Search for the Economics subject in the search box.
- Step 3: List of all available subjects of the course will be online. Search for the needed subject.
- Step 4: Click on the selected code. Open the PDF online.
- Step 5: Download the MA Economics learning material PDF. Save in on the device.
| IGNOU Study Material | Master of Arts in Economics |
IGNOU MA Economics Assignments
IGNOU MA Economics assignments PDF are open for download. Enrolled students can visit the official assignment portal to download PDF file of IGNOU Economics MA assignments.
Economics MA assignments are professionally made by IGNOU in-house teachers. Students get subjective and objective Economics course questions. Student can use these assignments to practice and understand Economics theoretical subjects and also to prepare for IGNOU term end examination (TEE). However, IGNOU assignments are graded for 30% marks.
IGNOU MA Economics Assignment PDF Download
- Visit the IGNOU Website.
- Click below taskbar on “Student Services“.
- “Download” menu now opens.
- Click “Current Assignment Portal”.
- Search subject code to get to the specific assignment.
- Download the PDF file.
IGNOU MA Economics Offline Assignment Submission
- Spiral bind your assignment.
- IGNOU allocates study centre and Regional Centre. Visit your allocated centre.
- Look for employee working at Student Service Cell.
- Give them the assignment file.
- Get the acknowledgement receipt.
IGNOU MA Economics Placement Cell
Indira Gandhi National Open University has a placement cell for MA Economics students. It helps enrolled students in job and internship preparation. Placement cell can be contacted on the email address campusplacement@ignou.ac.in. IGNOU Regional centres campus organizes job interviews for enrolled students with the help of IGNOU placement cell. MA Economics students can visist the website of IGNOU regional centres to keep up with the new interview sessions.
Placement Information
MA Economics students have job prospects in consulting, Stockbroker, Teaching, Research, Corporate consulting, Senior Business Analyst, Marketing Manager and Branch Retail Manager, etc., with salaries up to 10 Lacs. The average salary range is between 4 Lacs to 8 Lacs. This Degree is also valid for UPSC and all government exams in India.
IGNOU MA Economics Fee Refund Policy
Enrolled MA Economics course has a fee refund policy. Students are allowed to apply within 60 days for a 100% fee refund. However, to get a total refund students must apply before the final list is released for MA Economics admission. After final list a 15% fine is deducted from the refund amount. This fine is calculated on MA Economics course fee.
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IGNOU MA Economics Fee Refund Policy 2026 |
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| Condition | Refund Fees |
| Before confirmation | 100% fee refund |
| After Final List of Admission | 15% of fine on course fee |
| After 60 days | No refund |
Table 3: IGNOU MA Economics Fee Refund
How to Apply for MA Economics Fee Refund
- Step 1: Open email account registered with IGNOU. No request for admission cancellation is accepted from an unregistered email.
- Step 2: Compile a mail with course name, candidates name, and enrollment number applying for MA Economics admission cancellation.
- Step 3: Send the mail to canceladms@ignou.ac.in.
- Step 4: IGNOU will start the refund process.
IGNOU MA Economics Coordinator Contact
| Prof. Narayan Prasad | narayanprasad@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29572745 |
| Dr.Vijeta Banwari | vijetabanwari@ignou.ac.in, Ph.011-2957270 |
IGNOU MA Economics FAQs
Q: Can I pursue MA Economics from IGNOU while working?
Ans: IGNOU’s distance education programme has a flexible learning model. Working students can make their schedule as they need.
Q: What is the last date for IGNOU MA Economics Admission?
Ans: The Last date for January 2026 MA Economics admission at IGNOU is 15 February 2026.
Q: What is the duration of MA Economics at IGNOU?
Ans: It is a 2 years course. Students can take a maximum of 4 years to complete.
Q: Where can I download IGNOU MA Economics syllabus, Study material and books?
Ans: For downloading IGNOU MA Economics syllabus PDF, students have to create account on IGNOU E-gyankosh website. Alternatively, students can directly visit regional centre for the printed Syllabus. IGNOU also provides printed material and books through speed post to the registered address.
Q: Is IGNOU MA Economics degree valid?
Ans: Yes, IGNOU Master of Arts in Economics is valid from UGC and AICTE.
Q: Where to download prospectus for MA Economics from IGNOU?
Ans: Go to the E-gyankosh website to get the IGNOU MA in Economics prospectus.
Q: Can we convert MA Economics into MA English in IGNOU?
Ans: No, you cannot convert MA Economics degree into MA English degree in IGNOU. If you need MA English you have to enrol separately in MA English.
Q: What is the eligibility for IGNOU MA Economics admission?
Ans: The eligibility for the IGNOU MA Economics is that the Student must have a bachelor’s degree with 45% marks from a recognized university.
