IGNOU invites applications for MBA programme 2026; apply by February 15

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started accepting online applications for admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. Eligible candidates can apply for GNOU MBA admission 2026 on the official website, ignou.ac.in.

The IGNOU 2026 registration for admission to MBA programmes will be active until February 15. To apply for IGNOU MBA admissions 2026, candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs 300.

Candidates who have completed a three-years bachelors degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) are eligible to apply for the IGNOU MBA admission 2026.

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IGNOU MBA Admission 2026: Fees

The MBA programmes at IGNOU offer specialisations in business administration, agribusiness management, construction management, financial management, health care and hospital management, human resource management, logistics & supply chain management, marketing management, and operations management.

The MBA programmes are offered through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode by IGNOU’s School of Management Studies (SOMS). The two-year programme is available in English, Hindi and Odia for select courses.

The IGNOU’s MBA programme has a minimum duration of 24 months and a maximum duration of 48 months. The total fee for the programme is Rs 66,000, with students paying Rs 16,000 per semester for the first, second and fourth semesters, and Rs 18,000 for the third semester.

IGNOU MBA Application Form 2026: How to apply?

Follow the instructions below to fill out the application form for IGNOU MBA admission 2026.

• Go to the official website, ignou.ac.in.
• Click on the “IGNOU MBA Application Form 2026” link.
• Register using your valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill in your personal and educational information.
• Upload your recent photos and documents in a prescribed format and size.
• Pay the IGNOU MBA application fee.
• Submit the filled form, download it, and save it for your future use.