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IGNOU MBA
A flexible MBA route from India's national open university. It is an MBA for a broad learner base, not a cohort-based Executive MBA requiring managerial experience.
Programme at a glance
| Provider | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
|---|---|
| Programme | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Format | Open & distance |
| Location | Pan-India |
| Duration | Minimum 2 years |
| Experience | Not required in the July 2026 prospectus |
| Credential | MBA degree |
| Admission route | Direct admission subject to the current prospectus and eligibility |
What stands out
- Flexible distance/online study structure
- Multiple management specialisations in the current prospectus
- Current national prospectus does not list OPENMAT for the general MBA route
Who should shortlist it
- Cost-conscious learners who can manage self-directed study
- Professionals who need geographic flexibility and a university degree
Verify before you apply
- Ignore older regional-centre pages that still mention OPENMAT
- Confirm the exact programme code, mode and current fee before registering
- Use IGNOU's July 2026/January 2027 programme-fee notification; do not rely on old OPENMAT-era pages.
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e-MBA.in last checked this listing on 31 July 2026. Admission rules, fees and schedules can change between intakes.
Relevant specialisation research
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