IGNOU MA Economics Admission: Online applications for Master in arts Economics IGNOU 2025 January session is open. Students can apply for this 2 year course with a bachelor’s degree. Online IGNOU application fee is Rs. 300/-. Admission portal will remain open till the IGNOU MA Economics admission 2025 last date on 31 March 2025. MA Economics IGNOU syllabus teaches the themes of economy and analytical ability. Course fee for IGNOU MA Economics is Rs. 18,400/-.
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 MA Economics admission.
- Fee: MA Economics program has a fee of INR 18,400.
- Last Date: Students will find the admission portal open till 31 March 2025.
- Application Fee: INR 300 as a one time payment during admission process.
- Official Website: IGNOU 2025 website @ignou.ac.in
- Admission Portal: ODL courses admission portal is @ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
IGNOU MA Economics January Session Latest Updates
- Last date extended: IGNOU last date for MA Economics admission 2025 January session for is extended to 31 March 2025.
- Assignment June 2025: Last date for submitting IGNOU 2025 assignment is 20 April 2025*.
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 |
| IGNOU MA Economics Fees | INR 18,400/ for the full programme |
| Medium of Instruction | Hindi & English |
| Specialization | 4 |
| Apply For Admission | 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 2025 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.
IGNOU Specialization MA Economics
Students get 4 specializations in MA Economics course. IGNOU gives options to choose from:
- A – Data Analytics
- B – Energy and Environmental Economics
- C – Insurance and Finance
- D – Social Policy
Students have to complete 20 credits from their choosen specialization. However, if a student does not want ot choose any specialization he can complete 20 credits from the subjects of these specialization in the final semester.
IGNOU MA Economics Eligibility Criteria
Students who holds a bachelor degree can apply for 2025 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
MA Economics IGNOU Fee Structure
| IGNOU MA Economics Fee Structure 2025 | |
| 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: Fees for IGNOU 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 after admission process is called IGNOU MA Economics admission fee. Apart from the academic fee, IGNOU university development fee of Rs. 200/- is also collected as a one time payment. Similarly, other one time payment such as application fee also comes under IGNOU MA Economics fee structure. Exam fee is for both theory and practical subjects needs to paid every semester.
IGNOU MA Economics Syllabus
| IGNOU MA Economics Syllabus 2025 | |
| 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 2025
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 helps IGNOU teachers to prepare notes on important topics of MA Economics.
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.
| IGNOU Study Material | Master of Arts in Economics |
MA Economics IGNOU Assignments
IGNOU MA Economics assignments PDF are open for download. Deadline for submissionfor completed assignments is 15 May 2025. 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.
Download MA Economics IGNOU Assignment PDF
Step 1: Visit the IGNOU Web Site.
Step 2: Click below taskbar on “Student Services“.
Step 3: “Download” menu now opens.
Step 4: Click “Current Assignment Portal”.
Step 5: Search subject code to get to the specific assignment.
Step 6: Download the PDF file.
IGNOU MA Economics Offline Assignment Submission
Step 1: Spiral bind your assignment.
Step 2: IGNOU allocates study centre and Regional Centre. Visit your allocated centre.
Step 3: Look for employee working at Student Service Cell.
Step 4: Give them the assignment file.
Step 5: Get the acknowledgement receipt.
Submit IGNOU MA Economic Assignment Online
- Visit regional centre website.
- Go to notification section.
- Look for a link for a google form. Assignment submission is done through a google form.
- Open the Google form.
- Fill the candidate details.
- Upload the PDF file for MA Economics.
- Click on submit and exit
MA Economics Term End Exam
Final Master in Arts in Economics examination are conducted every semester. Students who have submitted number of assignment are eligible for IGNOU MA Economics term end examination (TEE). IGNOU MA Economics TEE are 3 hours paper with subjective and objective questions. TEEs are organized for MA Economics at study centers.
Hall tickets are released after enrolled students fill the MA Economics examination forms online. After checking the eligibility IGNOU releases the hall ticket online on the official website. Students can also visit the regional centre and study centre to download their hall ticket.
Evaluation System
- Continuous Assessment: Both projects, Economics assignments, and theory subjects are graded. Assignments carry 30% marks.
- Term-End Exams: In the final grade card 70% marks are counted for MA Economics.
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 regioanl centres to keep up with the new interview sessions.
Placement Information
MA Economics have job prospects in consulting, teaching, Research, Corporate consultant, etc. with salary upto 10 Lacs. Average slalaries range is between 4 Lacs to 8 Lacs.
MA Economics IGNOU Fee Refund
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 2025 |
|
| 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 |
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 duration of MA Economics at IGNOU?
Ans: It is a 2 years course. Students can take a maximum of 4 years to complete.
Q: Are there any offline classes for MA Economics at IGNOU?
Ans: IGNOU offers contact classes for MA Economics degree.
Q. Is IGNOU MA Economics degree valid?
Ans: Yes, IGNOU Master of Arts in Economics is valid from UGC and AICTE.
