IGNOU Bangalore

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

IGNOU Launches One-Year Master’s Degree Programmes

A New Opportunity for FYUP Graduates!

IGNOU has introduced One-Year Master’s Degree Programmes in accordance with the applicable UGC notification, offering eligible graduates of Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (FYUP) an opportunity to pursue postgraduate education in just one year.

9 One-Year Master’s Degree Programmes
M.A. Economics
M.A. Sociology
M.A. History
M.Com.
M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication
M.A. English
M.A. Hindi
M.A. Sanskrit
M.A. Urdu

The programmes are aligned with the vision of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and provide greater flexibility and access to higher education.
Eligibility: As per the applicable UGC/IGNOU admission guidelines for the respective programme and academic track.
July 2026 Session
Fresh Admission & Re-registration Deadline: 31 July 2026

Apply Online:
Fresh Admission Portal: https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/

Re-registration Portal:
https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in

For More Information

IGNOU Regional Centre Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2344113
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ignou.ac.in

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18/08/2026

Interactive radio counseling session can be accessed through radio at the frequency 105.6 MHz. The phone numbers for interaction are —01129533581, 01129536131, 29533103 and 1800112347.
IRC Session for 19th August 2026 are :-
1) 11 AM - 11.30 AM
Topic: Hotel Kitchen
Course Code: BFO-015
Programme Code: BAFSM/BAFFSM
Expert : Prof Jatashankar Tewari, SOTHSM

2) 11.30 AM -12 NOON
Topic: Preparing Dissertation
Course Code: BFOP - 001/ BFOP-105
Programme Code: BAFSM/BAFFSM
Expert : Prof Paramita Suklabaidya, SOTHSM

3) 12 Noon - 1PM
Topic: The Field of Curriculum (Block-1),
Course Code: MDE 416
Programme Code:MADE
Expert : Prof Amiteshwar Ratra, STRIDE

18/08/2026

The last date for July, 2026 Fresh Admission extended till 31st August, 2026 in respect of all notified programmes offered in ODL and Online mode.

https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in (ODL Admission Portal)

https://ignouiop.samarth.edu.in (Online Programme Admission Portal)

18/08/2026

18/08/2026