Ignou MEd Admission 2026 | Fee Structure, Admission Process, Credit System

IGNOU MEd admission window has not opened yet for the January 2026 session. It offers admission in multiple UG and PG programmes. Students with bachelor’s degrees can apply for M.ed programme via official website of IGNOU. M.ed programme total fees for 2 years is INR 20,000. It is a UGC approved course. Students have to fill an application form if they are interested in admission to this University. The tentative date of the admission start is expected to be 15 December 2025*. The medium of instruction for the M.Ed programme is English.

IGNOU MEd Admission 2026: Highlights

About IGNOU

IGNOU is the largest Open University not only in India but the whole world. Established in 1985, it is a UGC approved University and also recognised from AIU. NAAC has also accredited it with ‘A++’ grade. IGNOU is popular for its top quality education delivery, placement benefits and low-cost fee structure. It has an aim of providing accessible education to all. 

IGNOU MEd Programme Overview

IGNOU offers a Master of Arts (Education) postgraduate programme with a course span of 2 years divided into 4 semesters. M.ed course is especially designed to enhance skills of teachers and educational administrators among students. University aims at preparing a team of well trained students knowledgeable in education and its various dimensions. Under its curriculum, students get learning experience which enables them to understand knowledge structure & paradigms of education. University also creates a community of scholars that adequately equip students with educational discourse. IGNOU also encourages students for effective participation in different areas of education. 

IGNOU MEd Admission 2026

IGNOU offers admission twice a year for numerous Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. IGNOU MEd admission will start soon for the January 2026 session. Eligible students can apply for admission through official website of IGNOU. There is an application fee that needs to be paid by every student. The expected date of starting admission is 15 December 2025*. 

Eligibility Criteria For IGNOU MEd Admission 2026

Just like other universities, IGNOU has also implemented eligibility that must be fulfilled by every interested candidate. They must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University. Though, a Bachelor’s degree in Education from recognised university is a benefit to students. Minimum passing marks in Bachelor’s should be 50% for General students and 45% for Reserved category students. 

In addition to this, every candidate who is applying should also have a DEB ID, which is important if someone is applying for OL or ODL courses. Eligible candidates can go to official website and apply from there. 

IGNOU MEd Admission Fees Structure 2026

IGNOU offers M.ed Programme with low cost fee structure so that it could be affordable to majority of students. Total fees of the programme is INR 20,000. IGNOU also imposes development fee and application fee. Reserved Category students (SC/ST/OBC) get relaxation in application fee. Application fee is compulsory to pay and is a non refundable amount. Refer below for detailed breakdown of fees:

IGNOU MEd Admission Process 2026

Follow the given steps to apply for M.ed Programme without facing problems:

• Step 1: Visit official website of IGNOU to apply or directly apply through IGNOU Admission Portal
• Step 2: Create account under ‘New Registration’ by using your own Email ID and contact number
• Step 3: Again login on portal with same credentials received on Email ID and get access to registration/application form and select course you are interested in
• Step 4: Fill in required personal details (phone number, contact, name, residential address, etc) and relevant academic qualification 
• Step 5: Upload documents (scanned) for documentary proof of details
• Step 6: Check all details before going forward to final submission
• Step 7: Pay application and programme fees 
• Step 8: submit your application and download filled application form & fee acknowledgement receipt Step 09: Once University will verify all your documents, then you will receive a confirmation mail of admission on your registered Email ID.

Required List of Documents For IGNOU MEd Admission

• Identity Proof (less than 200 KB)
• Relevant Educational documents (less than 200 KB)
• Recent Photograph of candidate (less than 100 KB)
• Experience Certificate, if applicable (less than 200 KB)
• Specimen Signature (less than 100 KB)
• Category Certificate (if applicable( (less than 200 KB)

NOTE: All documents must be scanned from original documents only

IGNOU MEd Programme Evaluation and Credit System 

IGNOU has different evaluation system in comparison to other universities. Its evaluation involves assignments and Term End Examination (TEE). Assignments contribute to 30% marks and TEE contributes to 70% marks of final result. Assignments are necessary component to qualify for TEE. If assignments are not submitted then they will not be allowed to appear. 

M.ed Programme consists of 60 credits, 30 credits for each year. Each credit is equivalent to 30 hours of studying comprising all learning activities. This helps students to know how much effort they have to put in to pass the course they have applied in. 

IGNOU MEd Admission Cancellation Policy

IGNOU offers admission cancellation policy if any student decides to back out or withdraw from admissions. Registration/application fee will not be refunded.

• If students cancel prior to their admission confirmation, then they will get complete refund (excluding registration fee).
• If they cancel after confirmation of admission then 15% of admission fee and INR 2,000 will be deducted.
• If a student who has received scholarship applies for admission cancellation then only development fee will be refunded to them.
• If a student cancels after closing of the admission window, then no amount will be refunded to them.