IGNOU MA Economics Admission: Online applications for the Master’s in Arts Economics IGNOU 2025 July Session are open. Students can apply for this 2-year course with a bachelor’s degree. Online IGNOU application fee is Rs. 300/-. The admission portal is open till the last date on 15 September 2025.
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.
- Last Date: The Admission portal has started. The last date is 15 September 2025.
- Application Fee: INR 300/- as a one-time payment during the admission process.
- Official Website: IGNOU 2025 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 July Session Latest Updates
- IGNOU Admission 2025: IGNOU has started fresh admission for the July 2025 session. Interested students can enrol in the MA Economics programs. The last date is 15 September 2025.
- IGNOU Re-Registration: The July 2025 session re-registration forms are open for the Master of Arts in Economics.
- IGNOU MA Economics Exams: IGNOU Term-end exams December 2025 are scheduled from 1 December 2025*
- IGNOU MA Exam Result: IGNOU result for June TEE is available at the IGNOU Website. Students have to click the Students Services tab to check out the result.
- IGNOU Assignment 2025: Assignment submission for the IGNOU MA December Term End exams will start soon.
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 2025 | 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. 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 September 2025 |
| MA Economics in Energy and Environmental Economics |
15 September 2025 |
| MA Economics in Insurance and Finance |
15 September 2025 |
| MA Economics in Social Policy | 15 September 2025 |
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 Eligibility Criteria
Students who hold a bachelor’s 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
IGNOU MA Economics Admission Fee
| IGNOU Fee Structure 2025 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 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 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 MA Economics learning material PDF. Save in on the device.
| IGNOU Study Material | Master of Arts in Economics |
MA Economics IGNOU Assignments
IGNOU MA Economics assignments PDF are open for download. Deadline for submission for completed assignments was 31 October 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
- Visit the IGNOU Web Site.
- 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.
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 are 3 hours papers with subjective and objective questions. TEEs are organized for MA Economics at study centres.
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 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.
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.
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 last date for IGNOU MA Economics Admission?
A: The Last date for July 2025 MA Economics admission at IGNOU is 15 September 2025.
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.
