IGNOU MBA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility & Selection, Last Date, Application Form

IGNOU is very good institute and provide better education to the students. MBA is a general business degree training students for top level management positions up to CEO or for those with the objectives of starting their own business. MBA helps people to prepare for aspects in careers and opens doors of opportunity. I think the PGDBM will not give u depth knowlwdge as campared to MBA. u shold prefer to do MBA.In MBA there are certain specialisation like HR, Finance,Hospitality management etc. According of ur interst u can choose any of them . There are certain good colleges/universities providing better education and placements to the students like Birla Institute of Management, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Lovely Professional University.

Indira Gandhi National Open University offers two-year MBA course in five specialisation options. Candidates have to choose the desired specialisation in the third semester of the programme. Under each specialisation, certain subjects are offered to choose from. Mentioned below are specialisation-wise subjects that the candidates can choose from:

Financial Management Area:

• Working Capital Management
• Capital Investment and Financing Decisions
• Management Control Systems

Operations Management Area:

• Operations Research
• Project Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

You may apply for government job where they accept MBA in distance mode. Companies like SBI does not accept MBA in distance mode. For private job, any distance MBA does not work as employer does not give any weightage to a distance MBA and MBA from not known and not reputed institutes. Knowledge wise, IGNOU MBAs are excellent

The last date for fresh admission and re-registration for IGNOU July 2024 session is extended till Sep 10, 2024. Candidates can apply online on the official website of the university. Candidates shall ensure that they submit their application on or before the prescribed deadline. Besides, the date sheet for June 2024 TEE online is available for students registered under E-Vidya Bharti. 

If you missed the last date of registration for admission to IGNOU you can still apply for admission through the "late admission" process. IGNOU offers a provision for late admission with a late fee, which allows students to apply for admission even after the last date has passed. To apply for late admission to IGNOU you can follow these steps: 1. Visit the official website of IGNOU and go to the "Admissions" section. 2. Click on the "Late Admissions" link and read the instructions carefully. 3. Select the programme that you wish to apply for and fill in the required details in the online application form. 4. Pay the admission fee and late fee online through the available payment modes. 5. Upload the required documents and submit the application form. After submitting the application form, you will receive a confirmation message or email from IGNOU. You can also check the status of your application by logging in to your IGNOU account. It is important to note that the late admission process is usually open for a limited time and seats may be limited. Therefore, it is recommended to apply for admission as soon as possible after the last date has passed to avoid missing out on the opportunity to enroll in your desired programme.

IGNOU MBA (Banking and Finance) course curriculum is inclusive of subjects related to the field of Management and related to the course specialisation. The curriculum include semeste-wise subjects and specialisation courses that can be opted in the third semester of the programme. Some of the subjects covered during the course are:

• Business Environment
• Marketing Management
• Business Laws
• Information Systems for Managers
• International Business Management
• Business Ethics and CSR, etc. 

Yes, distance MBA from IGNOU can help freshers with no experience in their professional journey. There are pros and cons of a distance MBA. However, it can be preferred by candidates wanting to gain a degree along with a regular job. The PG course is accredited by UGC and AICTE, and is valid for further studies and in overseas countries as well. IGNOU distance MBA programme can also help freshers in gaining essential skills, such as leadership, financial management, and communication.

The application process for IGNOU is completely online. Candidates willing to apply must visit the official website and apply. A step-by-step process of filling IGNOU registration form is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU. Click on 'Register Online' and then on 'Fresh Admission'.

Step 2: In the next window, select ' Click here for New Registration'.

Step 3: Register online by adding all the required details. 

Step 4: Log in using the credentials created during the registration process, fill out the form, pay the application fee and submit it.

The candidates applying for an MBA at IGNOU need to submit the course fee after completing application formalities. It is the first-year fee amount. The total tuition fee for IGNOU MBA/PGDM programmes range from INR 6,300 to INR 68,000. Following this, the registration fee has to be paid for registration in consecutive years of the programme. The admission fee payment can be done online via credit card/debit card/net banking. It must also be noted that the mentioned fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Candidates can fill out exam form IGNOU on the official website of the university. Term End Exams are held twice in a year-June and December. Candidates are required to appear once depending on their admission year. Aspirants need to visit the official website of IGNOU and register with an application fee for term end exam. The registration fee varies with course. After filling out the form and paying the application fee, aspirants are confirmed for sitting for term end exam.