Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched its 9 One-Year Master’s Degree programmes for graduates who have completed the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP), with the aim of providing a clear postgraduate (PG) pathway aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The university, through its official X handle, released the notice announcing the commencement of the application process for its one-year master’s programmes offering flexible, learner-centric and multidisciplinary options.
List of 9 One-Year Master’s Programmes:
According to the post shared by IGNOU, the one-year master’s programmes include a total of 9 programmes listed below:
- 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
Who Can Apply for One-Year Master’s Programmes?
Candidates should note that graduates who have completed a four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) are only eligible to apply for the programme. The initiative provides an accelerated PG pathway to the students along with flexibility in choosing disciplines.
The programme has been introduced by the university in accordance with the applicable UGC notification and as part of IGNOU’s efforts to advance the vision of NEP 2020 in higher education.
According to the official notification previously released by UGC, colleges or universities that are already recognised or entitled by the UGC to offer a two-year PG programme may offer a one-year PG programme in the same discipline.
Candidates who are interested in these programmes are advised to check the eligibility requirements and admission-related details carefully through IGNOU’s official admission portal before applying. Simultaneously, follow and check the official portal of IGNOU on a regular basis to stay updated with the latest notifications in relation to the admission formalities of the one-year master’s programmes.