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Online MA from O.P. Jindal Global University

Master of Arts · Sonipat, Haryana

Updated 23 Oct 2026

Duration

12–24 months (12 courses)

Total fee

₹3,00,000

Specialisations

5

Government of India

Institution of Eminence

About O.P. Jindal Global University

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in Sonipat, Haryana, was established in 2009 and is one of the universities the Government of India has declared an Institution of Eminence. Its schools of law, business, public policy and international affairs are well known, and JGU Online brings some of these programmes online.

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Online MA from O.P. Jindal Global University: overview

An online MA (Master of Arts) is a two-year postgraduate degree in a humanities or social-science subject, studied online over four semesters. Universities offer it in subjects such as English, Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, Psychology and Journalism and Mass Communication.

Key highlights

Key highlights
CategoryDetails
UniversityO.P. Jindal Global University
ProgrammeOnline MA (Master of Arts)
EligibilityBachelor's degree in any field from a recognised university; no work experience needed
Duration12–24 months (12 courses)
Total fee₹3,00,000
ModeOnline courses taught by JGU faculty, on the partner platform for Coursera-delivered programmes
ExamsOnline
ApprovalsGovernment of India, UGC

Specialisations

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in any field from a recognised university; no work experience needed

A bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Most universities accept any stream, often with 40% to 50% marks; a few ask for the subject at graduation level, especially for Psychology and Economics.

Fees, EMI and scholarships

Fees
FeeAmount
Total programme fee₹3,00,000

₹3,00,000 total tuition for the MA in Public Policy, and the same for the MA in International Relations, Security and Strategy, on JGU's Coursera programme pages (October 2026). The MA IRSS runs four terms (core courses in international relations theory, diplomacy, intelligence, maritime security, terrorism, conflict negotiation) with a dissertation or elective pathway; intakes in April and October. The MA in India Studies fee wasn't readable.

Scholarships

  • Monthly instalment option (Jodo Cred) for Indian learners; JGU doesn't list scholarships on the partner pages we read

Syllabus

Term 1

  • Microeconomics: Foundation and Insights
  • Theories of Public Policy
  • Qualitative Analysis and Survey Design

Term 2

  • Law, Governance and Public Policy
  • Macroeconomics: Foundation and Insights
  • Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

Term 3 (by track, plus one elective)

  • Data Analytics: Econometrics Theory and Practice; Introduction to Data Science
  • Policy Design: International Organizations and Policy Regimes; Public Finance
  • International Development: Political Economy of Development; International Trade and Development

Term 4 (by track, plus two electives or a dissertation)

  • Data Analytics: Machine Learning, AI and Public Policy
  • Policy Design: Programme Design and Evaluation
  • International Development: Project Management and Evaluation in Development
  • Optional faculty-guided master's dissertation (10 credits) instead of the two electives

Rankings and approvals

Approvals
BodyStatus
Government of IndiaInstitution of Eminence
UGCCheck your online programme and session on deb.ugc.ac.in (JGU Online's own pages couldn't be read)

Admission process

  1. Apply online for your programme (on the partner platform for Coursera-delivered programmes)
  2. Upload your degree certificate or transcript and a valid ID
  3. Accept the offer and pay the registration amount
  4. Pay the remaining instalments before the dates in your offer

Career opportunities

Careers
RoleTypical salary
Teacher (with B.Ed) or Lecturer (with NET/SET)Average base pay about ₹3.6 lakh a year for high-school teachers; middle 80% earn ₹1.1 lakh–₹8.8 lakh (PayScale India, updated May 2026). Government school pay follows the state or central pay scale.
Content Writer or EditorAverage base pay about ₹3.4 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹1.8 lakh–₹6.7 lakh (PayScale India, updated June 2026)
JournalistAverage base pay about ₹3.8 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹2 lakh–₹9.9 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2025; small sample)
Social Media ManagerAverage base pay about ₹3.6 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹1.8 lakh–₹8.4 lakh (PayScale India, updated June 2026)
Research or Policy AnalystVaries widely by organisation; think tanks and NGOs often pay less than corporate roles.

Other universities for the Online MA

Fees by university
UniversityDurationTotal feePer semester
Jain OnlineBengaluru, Karnataka2 years₹15,000–Details
Parul University OnlineVadodara, Gujarat2 years (4 semesters)₹66,000₹16,500Details
LPU OnlinePhagwara, Punjab2 years (4 semesters)₹80,000₹20,000Details
Online ManipalJaipur, Rajasthan24 months (4 semesters)₹80,000–Details
Shoolini University OnlineSolan, Himachal Pradesh2 years (4 semesters)₹84,000–Details
Chandigarh University OnlineMohali, Punjab2 years (4 semesters)₹1,00,000–Details
Amity University OnlineNoida, Uttar Pradesh2 years (4 semesters)₹1,30,000–Details
Compare O.P. Jindal Global University with others

FAQs

Is the Online MA from O.P. Jindal Global University valid?

O.P. Jindal Global University is listed as: Government of India Institution of Eminence; UGC Check your online programme and session on deb.ugc.ac.in (JGU Online's own pages couldn't be read). Check the programme on deb.ugc.ac.in for your session before you pay.

What is the fee?

The total fee is ₹3,00,000. ₹3,00,000 total tuition for the MA in Public Policy, and the same for the MA in International Relations, Security and Strategy, on JGU's Coursera programme pages (October 2026). The MA IRSS runs four terms (core courses in international relations theory, diplomacy, intelligence, maritime security, terrorism, conflict negotiation) with a dissertation or elective pathway; intakes in April and October. The MA in India Studies fee wasn't readable.

What is the eligibility?

Bachelor's degree in any field from a recognised university; no work experience needed

How long does it take?

12–24 months (12 courses)

Which subjects can I study in an online MA?

It depends on the university. Common subjects are English, Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, Psychology and Journalism and Mass Communication. Each university page lists its options.

Can I do an MA in a subject I didn't study at graduation?

Most universities accept graduates of any stream for most subjects. A few ask for the subject at graduation, especially for Psychology and Economics.

Is an online MA valid for NET, SET and teaching jobs?

Under the UGC's 2020 Regulations, an online degree from an entitled university is to be treated as equivalent to the regular degree. Check the specific exam or job notification for any additional conditions.

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