About School of Humanities, IGNOU
IGNOU’s School of Humanities, started in 1988, teaches English, Hindi, Sanskrit and Urdu through distance BA, MA and PhD programmes.
The School of Humanities (SOH) of the Indira Gandhi National Open University traces its start to a decision of the university’s Board of Management in May 1988. It works in four language and literature disciplines: English, Hindi, Sanskrit and Urdu. Students can choose a general or multidisciplinary BA, honours or four-year BA programmes in English and other languages, and MA programmes such as MA English and MA Hindi. The Sanskrit discipline adds applied Sanskrit, Vedic and Indic studies, and a PhD. The school also runs PG diplomas, including one in book publishing, and short certificates, all through distance or online study from New Delhi.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Distance | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Distance | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Distance | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Direct
Admission to this school's programmes is handled centrally by IGNOU through open and distance learning. Candidates apply online on the IGNOU Samarth admission portal (ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in) when the university opens an admission cycle, and most programmes admit students who meet the stated eligibility. PhD admissions run through a separate IGNOU PhD portal (ignou-phd.samarth.edu.in) with their own notification.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
Which languages does the IGNOU School of Humanities teach?
English, Hindi, Sanskrit and Urdu.
Does IGNOU offer an MA in English?
Yes. MA English (MEG) is one of the school's programmes, along with MA Hindi.
When did the School of Humanities start?
It was created following the Board of Management meeting held on 20 May 1988.
Sources
Information verified on 19 Oct 2026
- Indira Gandhi National Open University · Official site, accessed 19 Oct 2026
- School of Humanities - IGNOU · Official site, accessed 19 Oct 2026
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