What is the eligibility criteria for MSc courses at IGNOU?
Indira Gandhi National Open University's (IGNOU) M.Sc. programme eligibility requirements vary by program, but generally speaking, applicants need to fulfil the following standards. To be eligible, candidates must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or its equivalent. Usual

The eligibility criteria for all MSc courses are as follows:
MSc specialisations | Eligibility |
|---|---|
Food Nutrition | BSc (Home Science) specialisation in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition or PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition or Graduate (BSc Hons) or equivalent (MBBS, BHHS, etc.) from the following background – Home Science/ Food Science and Technology, Life Science, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical, Catering along with the DNHE or CNCC or CFN offered by IGNOU (simultaneous admission for CFN/ CNCC is also permitted) |
Counselling and Family Therapy | Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university |
Environmental Science | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Science/ Engineering/ Agricultural Science/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science from a recognised university |
Mathematics with Application in Computer Science | - Graduate with a major or Hons in Mathematics with at least 50% aggregate - If the seats at a centre remain vacant then: Graduate with a BA/ BSc degree with Mathematics as one of the three main subjects with equal weightage, with at least 50% aggregate and 55% aggregate in the Mathematics |
For more details on MSc fee, eligibility & selection, click here.
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