IGNOU Admission 2026: IGNOU has already started its admission procedure for various UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses, including MA Political Science. The programme is delivered through an Open and Distance learning mode. Candidates having a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline can apply through IGNOU’s official website. There will be an application fee of INR 300 that is mandatory to pay and is non-refundable. The Total Programme fee is INR 16,000 plus the development and registration fee.
IGNOU is one of the reputed Universities of India and also the world’s largest Open University. It is UGC approved, AIU-recognised, and the most preferred Distance University among students. Last date to apply for MA Political Science is 30 September 2025.
About MA Political Science
MA Political Science (MPS) is a postgraduate-level programme with a course duration of 2 years. IGNOU does not follow semester structure for this programme. MPS’ aim’s is to provide learners a sound base in political studies by an in depth learning into a broad range of political phenomena at regional, national and international levels. With this programme, students acquire skills in political analysis as well as critical and analytical skills.
IGNOU offers this course in 64 credits for both years. In the 2nd year, students have the option to choose their 32 credits.
IGNOU MA Political Science Highlights points
| Particulars | Programme Details |
| University | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
| Established in | 1985 |
| Approval | UGC approved |
| Accreditation | NAAC ‘A++’ Grade |
| Programme Name | MA (Political Science) |
| Programme Code | MPS |
| Last date of Admission | 30th September |
| Admission Process | Completely online |
| Application Fee | INR 500 |
| Mode of Learning | ODL |
| Programme Coordinator | satishkumar@ignou.ac.in |
| Official Website | https://www.ignou.ac.in/ |
| Main Campus Address | Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi, India Pin Code: 110068 |
IGNOU MA Political Science Eligibility
Candidates need to complete eligibility criteria as mentioned in IGNOU’s guidelines. All interested candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field/discipline from a recognized and UGC approved University board. They should have 50% aggregate marks in Eligible candidates must also have DEB ID which is essential for applying for OL and ODL programmes.
Reserved Category students (SC/ST/Other categories) get relaxation in marks and need 45% in their last qualifying exam.
Those who do not have a DEB ID can create one through UGC DEB portal, https://deb.ugc.ac.in/.
IGNOU MA Specialization Fee Structure
IGNOU MA Specialization in Political Science has affordable and budget-friendly fee structure. Its total programme fee is INR 16,000. In addition to this, candidates also have to pay a registration fee of INR 500 and a Development fee as mentioned by IGNOU in its fee guidelines. Registration fee is non-refundable, not even after cancellation of admission.
All candidates have to pay the complete fees at the time of submitting the application form. They can later apply for the Government of India Scholarship at the NSP Portal, after their admission is confirmed.
Refer to the table below for the detailed fee structure:-
| Details | Fees |
| Registration Fee (General) | INR 500 |
| Registration Fee | INR 250 |
| Development fee | INR 200 |
| Programme Fee | INR 8,000 per year |
How to apply for the MA Admission at IGNOU
Follow the given steps to apply online for admission in MA Political Science from IGNOU:
Step 01: Go to the official website or the IGNOU Samarth Admission Portal. Then, complete your registration as a ‘New User’ by filling in your basic details.
Step 02: Log in again on the admission portal with the Username and Password received on the registered Email ID.
Step 03: Choose your preferred programme and start filling out the application form with the correct information.
Step 04: Then upload all required documents in scanned format. Documents should be scanned from the original one only; otherwise, it will not be considered valid.
Step 05: Now review your form carefully then pay applicable fees through online payment mode (UPI/Netbanking/Credit or Debit card)
Step 06: Download filled copy of application form and wait for further update by IGNOU.
Required Documents: Scanned
- Applicant’s Recent photograph
- Scanned signature
- 10th marksheet/certificate
- 12th marksheet/certificate
- Bachelor’s degree/Provisional certificate
- Government-issued ID Proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
IGNOU MA Political Science Assignments
Assignments are a mandatory component for the Evaluation of marks in IGNOU. Assignments consist of 30% marks of the final result and without submitting them, no student can appear for the Term End Examination (TEE), as the University will not allow them to.
Assignments consist of some questions that not only add in the evaluation but also help as a practical material for students and prepare them for their TEE. Students can submit assignments at their allotted study centre before the deadline date. Online or late submission is not allowed at the University.
How to Download the Assignment Question Paper:
- Go to the official website of IGNOU.
- Click on Student Services.
- Then click on ‘Assignments’ option from the dropdown.
- Select your programme and download latest Assignment paper.
IGNOU MA Political Science Admission offline process
To apply offline, candidates needs to follow these steps:
Step 01: Visit your nearest regional centre of IGNOU and collect the admission form from the Student Service Cell or any other admission window.
Step 02: Start filling all required details carefully. If candidates makes any mistake, they can ask for another admission form.
Step 03: Now attach photocopies of all relevant and required documents like Government ID proof, 10Th/12th marksheet, Bachelor marksheet, Photograph, etc.
Step 04: Pay programme fee, development fee and admission form fee through a Demand Draft and submit your form to the Student Service Cell.
NOTE: IGNOU may accept offline admission forms, but only ata few regional centres, as Offline submission is becoming less common. So, it is best advised to check first whether there is an offline admission applicable for MA Political Science or not.
Career opportunities after completing the MA course
IGNOU has a Central Placement Cell (CPC) which dedicatedly works in providing placements and internships to its students. It organizes various recruitment drives/ job fairs and offers internship opportunities to students.
There are a lot of career opportunities after doing M.A in Political Science. Graduates can find job in both Private sector and Government Sector. They can become Policy Analysts, Research Analysts, Lecturers, Journalists, Public Relations Specialists, Content Writers, Professors, Market Researchers, Lecturer, and so on. They can also prepare for Competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, etc. Average salary offered falls between INR 4 LPA and INR 11 LPA.
