MADE – Master of Arts (Distance Education): IGNOU Course Details, Syllabus, Fees & Notes

Understand the programme

Develop expertise for open, distance and blended learning. Key areas include instructional design, learner services, educational technology, management and research.

Academic home: Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE).

Source: IGNOU’s official MADE programme page.

Eligibility, duration & programme fees

Who can apply?

Graduates in any discipline may take admission into this 2 years programme OR those who have earlier completed PGDDE from IGNOU, may take lateral entry directly into the second year of MA (Distance Education).

How long does it take?

The official duration field lists a minimum of 24 months and a maximum of 48 months. Check the rules attached to your enrolment before planning an extension.

Listed programme fee

₹7,500.00 per year, as displayed on the official programme page when checked.

Examination fees are excluded. Registration, development or other applicable charges must be checked in the admission portal. Use your session’s payment schedule before making a payment; a programme-page amount is not a guarantee of future fees.

Syllabus & course structure

The following course catalogue is listed on the official programme page. Electives, alternatives and special entry requirements may apply: do not assume every listed paper is compulsory. Match your admission session and registered courses with the programme guide. For complete block and unit titles, open the corresponding official study material.

Course titles and stages follow the official catalogue, with duplicate course codes removed. Listed stages and alternatives should be checked against your registration.

Study materials, assignments & assessment

Find the right study materials

Search eGyanKosh by each paper code in your registration record. Read the programme guide first, then download the course blocks and any practical or project manuals. Keep each paper in a separate folder so your notes, assignments and revision material stay aligned.

Prepare assignments for your session

Download the official assignment question booklet for the correct programme, paper and admission session. Check the instructions on its cover, including submission route and validity. Write your own answers, keep a copy and retain submission proof. Follow your study centre’s current submission notice.

Examinations and passing requirements

Use the applicable programme guide for assessment weightage, minimum marks and separate requirements for assignments, theory, practicals and projects. Do not apply another programme’s passing rule automatically. Check official exam-form notices, the final date sheet and your hall ticket before attending an examination.

Practical and research components

Where your registered course list includes practical work, placement, internship, dissertation or a project, read that component’s manual separately. Confirm supervision, proposal approval, records, submission format and any viva requirements with the designated centre. A theory examination does not automatically complete these components.

A practical study routine

1. Start with registration: list your actual paper codes and obtain the matching official materials.
2. Read one unit at a time: record definitions, arguments or methods and write a short summary in your own words.
3. Plan submissions: keep a calendar based on official notices and centre instructions.
4. Practise answers: use previous question papers to understand question styles, then check your responses against the study text.
5. Track every component: review recorded assignment, examination and practical results before treating a paper as complete.

Useful official resources

Fees, programme versions and academic notices can change. Confirm session-specific information directly with IGNOU.

Frequently asked questions