IGNOU MSc Admission 2026: Last Date, Specialisations, Fees & Syllabus

IGNOU MSc Admission 2026: IGNOU offer admission for the MSc admission in specialisations like Applied Statistics, Geoinformatics, Zoology and others. The University will start fresh admissions for the 2-year MSc course in the July academic batch. A bachelor’s degree from any UGC-approved university is required to enrol in this postgraduate program. The last date of IGNOU MSc Admission 2026 is 30 June 2026 (expected). The registration process will be done online through the www.ignou.ac.in website. IGNOU MSc application fee is INR 300, which is non-refundable. IGNOU offers MSc 16 specialisations with an admission fee range of INR 7,700/- to INR 36,600/- per year. Interested candidates can visit the official page for more information and pay their fee online.

IGNOU MSc Admission Updates

• Admission for IGNOU MSc in the July academic year is going to begin from 03 June 2026. The interested students will be able to apply online at @ignou.ac.in.
• The last date of MSc admission 2026 will be 30 June 2026* at IGNOU for all specialisations. The applicants will be able to apply for admission online after paying a registration fee of INR 300.

IGNOU MSc Admission 2026 Highlights

IGNOU MSc Admission 2026

For the July 2026 academic session, the IGNOU MSc admission portal is likely to open on 03 June 2026 for eligible applicants. The students will be able to fill out the admission form online till the expected deadline of 30 June 2026. The students can apply online via the @ignou.ac.in official website. The applicants can apply for admission online by paying an INR 300 application fee.  Admission to MSc courses at IGNOU is conducted based on merit only for eligible students. The basic eligibility for this course is a UG degree from an UGC approved University in any specialisation.

Master of Science is a postgraduate course. This PG IGNOU program takes 2 years to complete. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has opened the MSc admission for 2026. This university provides an MSc in 16 specialisations. For 2026, IGNOU offers admission in 2 cycles. IGNOU  admission is open for the MSc distance education program.

This course offers a wide range of specializations that provide detailed knowledge of subjects like physics, chemistry, environmental science, counselling, family therapy, etc. Students get the help of IGNOU study support services like E-Gyankosh, study modules, and online libraries. To help access these services, students get an online username and password at the time of IGNOU MSc admission.

IGNOU MSc Admission Eligibility Criteria

The applicants who are going to apply for the IGNOU MSc course must meet basic admission eligibility requirements, which is UG degree from an UGC approved universities in the relevant stream. Some courses, like MSc Geography, accept any graduation subjects. There is no minimum mark eligibility for the IGNOU MSc program. Although students need to graduate from a UGC recognized university.

IGNOU MSc Admission 2026 Fees

IGNOU fee structure contains many different types of amounts. Students get to pay the IGNOU MSc course fee, the IGNOU application fee, and extra charges like the University Development fee. IGNOU MSc course fee is between INR 7,700/- to INR 36,600/- per year. This fee can be paid online on the IGNOU student login portal. This is given to the student after the completion of the MSc IGNOU admission process. The first semester fee of this course is collected at the end of the IGNOU admission process. That amount is called the IGNOU MSc admission fee.

The application fee for the MSc course is INR 300. Another amount of Rs. 400/- is collected during the admission process as the University Development fee. This fee is the general amount taken for the maintenance university’s online services and structure.

Table 1: IGNOU MSc Fee Structure 2026-27

IGNOU MSc Courses List and Fees

How to apply for IGNOU MSc Admission 2026

• Students should go to the admission portal. which is available on the official website. @ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. 
• Here, students can click on the “New Registration” tab and make a new admission account.
• New username is sent to the registered email. Log in with the newly made admission ID and password.
• Start filling up the IGNOU MSc admission form to start the fresh admissions procedure. 
• Students applying need to complete their personal and academic records for verification.
• Select the IGNOU specialization for MSc admission.
• Submit the documents and let the university verify the details. Complete the procedure with accurate details so that your form is not rejected. 
• Pay the application fee. Submit the required amount online.
• Submit the IGNOU MSc admission form.

Documents Required for MSc Admission

Students require national identification cards like Aadhar card, driving license, etc. Educational certificates of UG and PG degrees (whichever is applicable) must be produced. IGNOU MSc admission process also needs online upload of coloured photographs and, signature. These documents are needed for the identification of the personal and academic details. IGNOU also collects the category certificates of students whomever is eligible for reservation and scholarships, etc. All documents listed are:

• Photographs
• Signature
• 12th mark sheet
• UG degree
• PG degree (if the student has one)
• IDs like Aadhar, Driving License
• Category Certificate

IGNOU MSc Offline Admission Process

• Get to the closest Regional Centre
• Go to “Student Service Cell” for services related to offline IGNOU admission.
• Ask for the MSc admission form.
• Start filling details like name and academic details.
• Enter details with full accuracy.
• Submit documents photocopies.
• Pay IGNOU MSc application fee.
• Submit the IGNOU admission form to finish the offline IGNOU MSc application process.

IGNOU MSc Admission Status

After successful payment, students have to wait for admission confirmation. Students can keep track of their application status on the IGNOU official website by filling in their enrollment number and password. Students can visit the admission status portal @sedservices.ignou.ac.in/oldadmission/KnowYourStatus.aspx. On the homepage of the portal, a dialogue box is given for the enrollment number. Students can submit their enrollment number to view their MSc admission status. After entering the enrollment number, click on submit to get the details about IGNOU admission 2026 on the screen.

IGNOU MSc Zoology Admission

The online application form for MSc Zoology admission at IGNOU will be released online at the official website, expected on 03 June 2026. The last date to fill out the enrollment form will be 30 June 2026*. Students can apply online for this program in the 2026 academic season. IGNOU MSc Zoology admission 2026 process is online on the ODL portal for online admission. Students need to pay Rs. 300/- as the application fee online. There are options to specialise in Entomology. 

IGNOU also provides multiple entry and exit options for students during the MSc Zoology admission process. Students can get a PG Diploma in Applied Zoology and Biotechnology from IGNOU after completing a 1-year MSc Zoology course.

IGNOU MSc Zoology Admission Fees

To complete the admission in the Zoology course at IGNOU, students will have to pay the application fee of Rs. 300/-. The first instalment of the course fee is called the IGNOU MSc Zoology admission fee. Course fee is Rs. 28,400/-.

IGNOU MSc Specialisations

• IGNOU MSCENV: IGNOU MSc Environmental Science is a specialisation course in the science field sector with a minimum of 2 years duration. Students can pursue a course after graduation in science from a recognized University or institute. The program learning is about the fundamentals of Environmental Science and Ecology, Earth Processes, Environmental Chemistry, etc.
• IGNOU MSc in (Food Nutrition): Indira Gandhi National Open University provides MScDFSM to students to provide knowledge related to advanced nutrition, food science, research methods, biostatistics, food microbiology & more. The IGNOU MScDFSM is 2 years in length. 
• IGNOU MSCCFT: IGNOU MSc in Counselling and Family Therapy program is a course that is intended for the study of therapy as well as the study of psychology. Students with a strong interest in the scientific world and who want to improve their prospects for achieving their long-term objectives might participate in this class. 
• IGNOU MSCRWEE: IGNOU offers a Master of Science (Renewable Energy and Environment) (MSCRWEE) to provide in-depth knowledge about all major renewable energy sources, along with the conversion process and their applications.
• IGNOU MSc Mathematics & Computer Science: Indira Gandhi National Open University provides an MSc in (Mathematics with an Application in Computer Science) in July and July sessions. The University offers MACS courses to students who have a degree in BA/BSc in Mathematics with a 50% score. 
• MSc FSQM: Indira Gandhi National Open University offered a Master of Science in Food Safety and Quality Management degree in two sessions January and July. Those students are eligible who have a B.Sc Home Science degree in the mentioned specialisations like Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, and Clinical Nutrition. And have a PG Diploma in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition or a BSc Hons.
• MSc (Information Security) – MSCIS
• MSc (Renewable Energy and Environment) – MSCRWEE

IGNOU MSc Syllabus

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IGNOU MSc Admission FAQs

Ques: What is the start date of IGNOU MSc admission 2026?

Ans: The deadline to fill out the application form for GNOU MSc admission 2026 will be 03 June 2026.