IGNOU Master’s Degree (School of Continuing Education): IGNOU is deemed to be one of the renowned universities in India which is known to be offering several programmes through distance learning. The Open University offers various Open Schools which have been established to provide the distance learning courses. The School of Continuing Education(SOCE) is one of the open schools which offers the masters programmes of Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MA(RD)), Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy (MSCCFT), and Master of Science Degree in Dietetics and Food Service Management (M Sc(DFSM)).
Candidates, who are willing to take admission in IGNOU’s ‘School of Continuing Education’ (SOCE) to pursue the Master programme in Rural Development, Counselling and Family Therapy and Dietetics and Food Service Management, can get all the necessary information which is all about the Eligibility Criteria, Application Form, Admission process and the fee details.
IGNOU SOCE Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can apply for admission in the ‘School of Continuing Education’ (SOCE) to pursue the Masters level programme in Translation Studies as per the eligibility criteria given in the following table:
| S.No. | Name of the Programmes | Required educational qualification | Min and max age limit |
| 1. | Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MA(RD)) | Graduates from any discipline are eligible to apply | No bar |
| 2. | Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy (MSCCFT) | Bachelor’s degree with specialization in subjects like Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development, Human Development and Childhood Studies, Child Development and Family Relationships, Home Science, Psychology, Social Work, Medicine or other allied disciplines | No bar |
| 3. | Master of Science Degree in Dietetics and Food Service Management (M Sc(DFSM)) |
B.Sc. in Home Science with specialization in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition or its equivalent Or Graduate (B.Sc.) or equivalent (MBBS, BHS etc.) from any of the following backgrounds: Home Science/ Food Science and Technology, Science, Health Care, Medical, Pharmaceutical Catering along with the DNHE or CNCC or CFN offered by IGNOU |
No bar |
How to apply for IGNOU SOCE Admission?
- Candidates can apply for admission by submitting the application form through the official website of the University.
- Candidates need to fill the application form with the correct details as asked.
- Candidates can fill up and submit the application form at the IGNOU’s regional learning centre as well.
- Candidates will also be required to pay the application fee while filling the details in the application form.
- The admission fee will be submitted through the demand draft which will be in the name of the university which can be paid through the online mode.
- The demand draft can be submitted at the regional learning centre.
IGNOU SOCE programmes’ Fee Details
- Candidates, who apply for admission, will be required to pay the admission fee at the time of admission.
- Candidates need to have their demand draft (DD) issued before they apply for admission to the desired programme.
- The demand draft must be in favour of IGNOU payable at the city where the Regional Centre is located.
The fee details of the SOCE Masters programmes have been given in the following table:
| S.No. | Name of the courses | Fee amount | Min and max duration of course |
| 1. | Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MA(RD)) | Rs. 9,000 | 2-5 years |
| 2. | Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy (MSCCFT) | Rs. 28,000 | 2-5 years |
| 3. | Master of Science Degree in Dietetics and Food Service Management (M Sc(DFSM)) | Rs. 27,000 | 2-5 years |
IGNOU School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
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