Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) cutoff 2025 will be released soon after entrance exam results for programs requiring tests, such as B.Ed, MBA, and integrated programs like BA+B.Ed. The IGNOU cutoff represents the minimum marks required for admission to these courses. IGNOU uses entrance exams for specific programs, while most courses are merit-based with eligibility criteria (e.g., 50% in graduation). Below are the IGNOU Cutoff 2025 (expected) and IGNOU Cutoff 2024 for key programs, optimized for general and OBC categories.
The IGNOU B.Ed Cutoff 2025 will be released with the B.Ed entrance exam results, expected in April 2025, on the IGNOU official website (ignou.ac.in) or the Samarth portal (ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in). The cutoff is based on the entrance test (100 marks) and varies by category. The expected IGNOU B.Ed Cutoff 2025 for general and OBC categories is provided below:
| Category | IGNOU B.Ed Cutoff 2025 (Expected Marks) |
|---|---|
| General | 78–90 |
| OBC | 60–77 |
| SC | 54–65 |
| ST | 50–60 |
The IGNOU Cutoff 2024 for the B.Ed entrance exam has been released. The cutoff marks for general and OBC categories are provided below:
| Category | IGNOU B.Ed Cutoff 2024 (Marks) |
|---|---|
| General | 78–61 |
| OBC | 60–57 |
| SC | 60–54 |
| ST | Not Available |
IGNOU MBA admissions are based on entrance exams like CAT, MAT, or state-level tests, with a minimum cutoff requirement. The IGNOU MBA Cutoff 2025 is expected to be 40% in the entrance exam for general and OBC categories, to be confirmed on the IGNOU website (ignou.ac.in).
| Category | IGNOU MBA Cutoff 2025 (Expected Percentile) |
|---|---|
| General | 40–50 |
| OBC | 35–45 |
The IGNOU Cutoff 2024 for MBA via CAT/MAT/state-level exams is as follows:
| Category | IGNOU MBA Cutoff 2024 (Percentile) |
|---|---|
| General | 40 |
IGNOU offers integrated programs like BA+B.Ed and B.Com+B.Ed, which may require entrance exams or merit-based cutoffs. The IGNOU Cutoff 2025 for these programs is expected to range from 180–370 marks for BA+B.Ed and 100–300 for B.Com+B.Ed, based on CUET or internal criteria.
| Program | IGNOU Cutoff 2025 (Expected Marks) |
|---|---|
| BA+B.Ed | 180–370 |
| B.Com+B.Ed | 100–300 |
The IGNOU Cutoff 2024 for integrated programs is not fully detailed in the provided data. Estimated cutoffs based on trends are as follows:
| Program | IGNOU Cutoff 2024 (Estimated Marks) |
|---|---|
| BA+B.Ed | 150–350 |
| B.Com+B.Ed | 80–280 |
Note: Exact cutoffs are unavailable. Candidates should check the IGNOU website for official data.
For the MBA program at IGNOU, admission is based on entrance exam percentiles in CAT, XAT, CMAT, and MAT. As per the previous year trend, IGNOU cutoff is around 60-65 percentile for CAT/ XAT/ CMAT and around 75 percentile for MAT for general category. These scores are typically the minimum percentile requirements to be considered for further selection rounds (GD/ PI). Candidates can check below the expected IGNOU MBA cutoff 2026:
Candidates can check below the expected exam-wise IGNOU MBA cutoff 2026 for the general category.
| Entrance Exam | Cutoff Percentile (Expected) |
| CAT | 60 percentile |
| XAT | 65 percentile |
| CMAT | 60 percentile |
| MAT | 75 percentile |
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹32,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, cleared entrance examination conducted by IGNOU or any other equivalent examination recognized by the university |
| B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹6,000 - 60,000 | 10+2 education or equivalent, studied Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology) in 10+2 curriculum, Diploma in Engineering or Technology with a minimum of three years of duration |
| B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | ₹4,300 - 12,600 | 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized board or university |
| B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) | ₹10,300 - 20,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university, no age limit, any stream eligible. |
| B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | ₹16,600 | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, studied Mathematics as a subject, three-year diploma in engineering from a recognized institution or university |
| B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) | ₹4,800 - 7,200 | 10+2 or equivalent, Bachelor's Preparatory Programme (BPP) from IGNOU, good command of the English language |
| Diploma | ₹2,000 - 15,200 | Higher secondary education or its equivalent from a recognized board or university, specific requirements set by the respective diploma program, prior work experience, relevant qualifications |
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹7,000 - 30,000 | Bachelor's degree in the relevant field, Minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination |
| B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) | ₹27,500 | Bachelor's degree or higher degree from a recognized university, teaching experience of at least two years in a government or government-aided school or in a school recognized by the central or state government, completion of a NCTE recognized teacher education program through face-to-face mode. |
| M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹6,000 - 43,200 | Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, Minimum duration of bachelor's degree: three years, Professional degree in law, medicine, engineering, or any other discipline, Minimum of 50% marks |
| Post Graduate Diploma | ₹3,500 - 60,000 | Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university |
| M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | ₹10,000 | Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com.) or equivalent qualification, Bachelor's degree in any discipline with professional degree in Chartered Accountancy (CA)/Cost and Works Accountancy (ICWA)/Company Secretaryship (CS), minimum required percentage criteria. |
| Certificate | ₹500 - 18,600 | Higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board or equivalent |
| M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | ₹26,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level or graduation level, PGDCA from a recognized institution, BCA/BIT/BIS from a recognized university, minimum percentage criteria set by the university. |
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹14,000 - 33,600 | Master's degree or equivalent qualification, at least 55% marks in the qualifying examination (50% for reserved category candidates), minimum of five years of teaching/research experience in a recognized institution. |
| M.Ed. (Master of Education) | ₹8,000 | B.Ed degree with at least 55% marks, D.T.Ed with an undergraduate degree |
| M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | ₹12,600 | Master's degree in a relevant discipline, minimum of 55% marks, cleared entrance examination, qualified in UGC-NET/JRF or equivalent, prior research experience, publications in peer-reviewed journals. |
| Master of Social Work | ₹18,500 | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any discipline, minimum of two years of work experience in the social work sector or related field |
| B.Lib. (Bachelor of Library Sciences) | ₹9,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university, minimum age requirement set by the university |
| B.S.W. (Bachelor of Social Work) | ₹6,500 | |
| M.Lib. (Master of Library Sciences) | ₹12,000 | Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science or related field, minimum percentage requirement set by the university |
| Bachelor of Performing Arts - BPA | ₹9,200 | 10+2 examination or its equivalent from a recognized board, keen interest and aptitude for performing arts, prior experience or training in performing arts, strong communication skills, creative skills, passion for exploring and expressing through art forms |
| Bachelor in Tourism and Hotel Management | ₹5,000 - 5,300 |
The IGNOU entrance exam, which is administered throughout India, is used to determine admission. The applicants have to submit an entrance-cum-admission form. On the day specified on the official website, the entrance exam takes place. To appear in the Entrance Test, hall tickets are uploaded to the official website (ignou.ac.in). Candidates' eligibility for admission to the B.Ed programme is not accepted by just taking the entrance exam. Final admission to the programme will depend on their placement on the IGNOU cut off list/ merit list of the entrance exam. The previous year IGNOU BEd cut off is given below:
| Categories | Cut Off |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 60-54 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 53-52 |
| General (GEN) | 78-61 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 60-57 |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 75-50 |
For the MBA course at Indira Gandhi National Open University, the cut off from the IGNOU OPENMAT is considered along with the merit from the most recent qualifying exam. The IGNOU OPENMAT cut off is published after the announcement of result in online mode, at the official website (ignou.ac.in). Candidates can find it in the individual dashboards. It is mandatory for candidates to clear the IGNOU cut off for OPENMAT in order to secure admission to MBA and other management programmes.
| Categories | Qualifying Marks |
| Reserved Category | 45% |
| General Category | 50% |
| Student Category | OPENMAT Cut Off |
| General (GEN) | 61-78 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 57-60 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 54-60 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 52-53 |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 50-75 |
IGNOU contact number is 011-29571301or 011-29571528. You can call at this number to get information about courses and admission. Indira Gandhi National Open University is accredited by NAAC with an “A+” grade. Established in 1985, the university offers certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MBA, MCom etc. are some of the popular courses offered by the university. IGNOU admissions are done on merit and entrance exam basis. The university is one of the best universities in India for distance education. IGNOU fee structure is very affordable and reasonable.
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For any queries regarding admission, coursework, examinations, etc., you can contact the helpline number of the Indira Gandhi National Open University which is 0120-2405012, 2405014. Apart from this, you can also submit your query in the form of a message through the official website of IGNOU. To do the same, you can visit the site igram.ignou.ac.in, which is the official student grievance portal of the university. Here, select the category of your query and mention your subject and then click on ‘Submit’. For any other queries, you can also mail to ssc@ignou.ac.in.
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The Indira Gandhi National Open University was set up in 1985. It is a central distance-learning university which offers flexible and quality education in disciplines like arts, commerce, science, computers, nutrition, etc. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Distance Education Council (DEC). According to UNESCO, it is one of the largest central distance learning institutions in the country which is accredited by the NAAC as well. The IGNOU admission to most of the courses is based on merit, while for some courses like MBA and B.Ed, an entrance test is conducted.
Courses are delivered in a flexible manner and through digital channels like the E-Gyankosh and E-Content apps of IGNOU, radio broadcasts, as well as online resources. The course fees are affordable and range from Rs 4,000 to Rs 30,000 per year. The university also has thirty-five academic counsellors who assist students for all doubts and queries. Further, the study material is provided through post as well as uploaded on various digital platforms. The material is highly helpful as per the various reviews provided by students.