MAJY (स्नातकोत्तर कला उपाधि – ज्योतिष) is IGNOU's postgraduate programme in Jyotish, covering the history of Indian astrology, siddhanta, panchang, kundli construction, astronomy, eclipse calculations and phalit.
MAJY Course Overview
MAJY is the code for Master of Arts (Jyotish) – in Hindi, स्नातकोत्तर कला उपाधि (ज्योतिष). It is an ODL programme of IGNOU's School of Humanities. According to the official programme page, it introduces learners to Indian traditional knowledge of time, planetary motion, solar and lunar eclipses, and how celestial events relate to human life as understood by Indian sages. Learners also see how Jyotish, a Vedanga, is studied as Jyotirvigyan, along with the mathematics, theory and phalit (predictive) parts of the subject.
Programme Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme name | Master of Arts (Jyotish) – MAJY |
| School | School of Humanities (SOH), IGNOU |
| Mode | Open and Distance Learning (ODL) |
| Medium | Hindi (Hindi and Sanskrit per the July 2026 prospectus) |
| Duration | Minimum 2 years (24 months), maximum 4 years (48 months) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree (any stream) or higher from a recognised university |
| Exam system | Year-wise |
| Admission sessions | January and July |
| International students | Not offered, as stated on the official programme page |
Fee Structure
The IGNOU Common Prospectus (July 2026) lists ₹7,500 per year (total ₹15,000) for MAJY. A registration fee of ₹300 and a university development fee of ₹400 are paid at admission, and exam fees are charged separately. Please confirm the current amount on the official admission portal.
Course Structure & Syllabus
The programme has eight courses, four in each year, and each course is listed with 8 credits on IGNOU's programme page.
| Course code | Course title | Credits | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJY-001 | भारतीय ज्योतिष का परिचय एवं ऐतिहासिकता | 8 | Year 1 |
| MJY-002 | सिद्धांत ज्योतिष एवं काल | 8 | Year 1 |
| MJY-003 | पंचांग एवं मुहूर्त | 8 | Year 1 |
| MJY-004 | कुण्डली निर्माण | 8 | Year 1 |
| MJY-005 | ज्योतिर्विज्ञान | 8 | Year 2 |
| MJY-006 | गणित, ग्रहण, वेध एवं यन्त्रादि विचार | 8 | Year 2 |
| MJY-007 | संहिता ज्योतिष | 8 | Year 2 |
| MJY-008 | फल विचार | 8 | Year 2 |
Study Material
IGNOU supplies self-learning material to enrolled learners, and digital copies are available on eGyanKosh. Previous question papers can be downloaded from the IGNOU website.
Assignments, Examination & Evaluation
- Assignments: IGNOU uses continuous evaluation mainly through tutor-marked assignments. Assignment responses must be submitted before appearing in the Term-End Examination, as per the common prospectus.
- Term-End Examination (TEE): held twice a year, normally in June and December. A fresh examination form must be filled online for every session.
- Exam fee: ₹200 per theory course (July 2026 Common Prospectus); examination fee is not part of the programme fee.
- Grading: numerical marks are converted into grades on IGNOU's five-point scale (A–E). Marks and division can be provided on request.
- Hall ticket: no printed hall ticket is sent; download it from the IGNOU website a few days before the exams and carry your IGNOU ID card.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MAJY in IGNOU?
MAJY is the programme code for Master of Arts (Jyotish), a postgraduate ODL programme of IGNOU's School of Humanities.
What is the eligibility for IGNOU MAJY?
A bachelor's degree in any stream, or a higher degree, from a recognised university.
How long is the MAJY programme?
The minimum duration is 24 months and the maximum is 48 months.
What is the fee for MAJY?
The July 2026 Common Prospectus lists ₹7,500 per year (₹15,000 total), plus registration and development fees. Exam fees are separate.
In which language is MAJY taught?
The official programme page gives Hindi as the medium; the prospectus lists Hindi and Sanskrit.
How many courses are there in MAJY?
There are eight courses, MJY-001 to MJY-008, four per year.
Can international students take MAJY?
The official programme page states that this programme is not offered for international students.
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