The one-year M.Com programme provides 4-year undergraduate degree holders with a
platform to complete their M.Com in just one year, rather than the standard two-year
duration. Its specific objectives are: first, to provide students with accelerated command of
core commerce domains, enabling them to build strong subject expertise in a shorter
timeframe; and second, to develop analytical, numerical, and logical reasoning skills essential
for high-level decision-making in both corporate and academic environments. In essence, the
programme is built to fast-track capable graduates into advanced commerce competency
without compromising depth
Beyond being an academic option aligned with UGC regulations, this programme has been
designed to directly address the requirements of the National Education Policy (NEP),
respond to genuine learner needs, and improve graduates' employability. It also strengthens
the institution's competitiveness in the higher-education space, all while remaining true to
IGNOU's founding mission of delivering quality, accessible education to a wide base of
learners. In short, the programme reflects IGNOU's effort to modernise its offerings in line
with NEP's emphasis on flexible, multiple-entry/exit academic pathways, while keeping
quality and inclusivity at the centre.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), through its School of Management
Studies, is introducing a one-year M.Com programme designed for students who already hold
a 4-year Bachelor's degree. The programme carries a total of 40 credits and can be completed
in a minimum of one year, with a maximum permissible duration of two years. Instruction is
offered in both English and Hindi, and the entire programme is delivered only through the
Open & Distance Learning (ODL) mode. Any candidate holding a 4-year Bachelor's degree
from a recognised institution is eligible to apply, and admissions follow the same simple
online process used for all other IGNOU programmes.

Any four-year Bachelor’s Degree with Honours or Honours with Research

Rs.10200/- for full programme, plus registration fee & development fee as applicable