IGNOU BBA Admission 2025: Jan Session Registration (Extended till March 31), Eligibility, Pattern, Fees
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IGNOU BBA Admission 2025: Jan Session Registration (Extended till March 31), Eligibility, Pattern, Fees

Rajyalaxmi VenkatapuramUpdated on 16 Mar 2025, 12:57 PM IST

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released the BBA applications 2025 for January cycle. The IGNOU BBA 2025 admission notification was released at the official website - ignou.ac.in. Candidates can register online and apply for BBA admission 2025. The applicants need to fill out and submit the IGNOU BBA application form 2025 before the last date. The BBA application form last date is March 31, 2025.

This Story also Contains

  1. IGNOU BBA Admission 2025 - Overview
  2. IGNOU BBA Admission 2025 - Important Dates
  3. IGNOU BBA 2025 Admission - Application Process
  4. IGNOU BBA Eligibility Criteria 2025
  5. IGNOU Admission BBA Fee Structure
IGNOU BBA Admission 2025: Jan Session Registration (Extended till March 31), Eligibility, Pattern, Fees
IGNOU BBA Admission

IGNOU offers three types of BBA degrees: BBA, BBA in Service Management (BBASM), and BBA in Retailing (BBA RL). The IGNOU BBA admission is offered in 2 cycles every year, i.e. January and July. Students interested in IGNOU BBA admission 2025 can choose to apply either in the January or July session. Read the complete article to know more about IGNOU BBA admission 2025, fee structure, eligibility criteria.

IGNOU BBA Admission 2025 - Overview

IGNOU offers BBA admission to the aspirants who are keen to pursue their education in the field of management.

IGNOU BBA Admission 2025 - Highlights

Particulars

Details

IGNOU BBA official website

ignou.ac.in

IGNOU BBA admission/application weblink

ignouiop.samarth.edu.in

BBA admission eligibility

10+2 passed or its equivalent

IGNOU BBA course duration

3 Years

IGNOU BBA fee payment modes

Through credit/debit card/net banking

IGNOU BBA fee per year

Rs. 10,000

IGNOU BBA Admission 2025 - Important Dates

The January cycle dates for BBA from IGNOU admission have started. The candidates must know the important dates in order to not miss the IGNOU BBA admission last date. Here is a table of important dates for the aspirants who want to get a degree of BBA through IGNOU.

IGNOU BBA Admission 2025 application start date

January 2025

IGNOU BBA 2025 application form last date

March 31, 2025

IGNOU BBA 2025 Admission - Application Process

The IGNOU BBA application form was released online. The application form for IGNOU BBA admission 2025 January cycle can be filled in online mode only. The candidates are advised to go through the common prospectus and the process of filling out the application form before proceeding further. Given below is a complete step-by-step process to fill the IGNOU BBA 2025 application form online.

Instructions to fill out the IGNOU BBA application form are as follows :

  • Visit the official webpage - ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in

  • Click on the link ‘new registration’

  • Provide your own email id and mobile number

  • Login credentials will be allotted and will be sent through email or SMS.

  • Upload the necessary document scan copies

  • Click on the submit button.

  • Take a printout of the filled application form for future reference

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Documents required before proceeding to fill the IGNOU BBA admission 2025 application form are as follows.

Documents Required

Size of the Documents

Scanned copy of photograph

Less than 100 KB

Scanned copy of signature

Less than 100 KB

Scanned copy of relevant Educational Qualification

Less than 200 KB

Scanned copy of Experience Certificate (if any)

Less than 200 KB

Scanned copy of Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)

Less than 200 KB

Note: A non-refundable online registration fee has to be paid at the time of admission through credit card or debit card or net banking. This will be included with the refundable programme fee.

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IGNOU BBA Eligibility Criteria 2025

Aspirants willing to seek IGNOU admission to the BBA programme should meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the below table for IGNOU BBA eligibility criteria based on the specialisations.

BBA with specialisation

Eligibility criteria

BBA

Candidates must have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent

BBARL (Retailing)

Candidates must have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent

BBASM (Services Management)

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

  • Must have attained at least 18 years of age, as on the admission year

  • Must have passed the entrance examination conducted for the purpose of admission to this programme

  • Must be working / willing to work in the services industry as a full time Intern / Apprentice / Employee

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IGNOU Admission BBA Fee Structure

Candidates planning to take admission to the IGNOU programmes need to know the BBA fee structure. The IGNOU BBA fee structure is available at the official website - ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. Aspirants can find below the BBA fees structure in the table below as per the specialisation.

BBA with specialisation

Fees per year (in Rs.)

BBA

Rs. 10,000/- per year with Registration and Development fee as applicable

BBA - Retailing

Rs. 10,500/- per year plus registration fee + development fee as applicable

BBA - Services Management

Rs.20,000/- per year and Registration Fee Rs.300/-

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is BBA from an open university good?
A:

Yes, universities like IGNOU provide world class education that is well recognised. 

Q: Can I take IGNOU BBA 2025 admission in July?
A:

Yes, there will be 2 cycles every year in IGNOU, i.e. January and July. Candidates who missed out to obtain BBA admission for January cycle can opt for July cycle. 

Q: What is the BBA fee in an open university?
A:

The BBA fee in IGNOU is Rs. 10,000 per year. In total the fee is Rs. 30,000 for three years along with additional admission fee. Also, the BBA fee structure varies based on the specialization opted by the candidate.

Q: Does IGNOU offer BBA general?
A:

Yes, IGNOU offers the BBA general programme.

Q: What is the BBA application form release date?
A:

The IGNOU BBA 2025 registrations are ongoing for the January cycle.

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