The IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) has launched a Master’s course in the study of the holy book, Bhagavad Gita. As per the notification, the course will commence in the session of 2024-2025.

• The course is expected to start this July and will be available through open and distance learning.
• The duration of the course is set between two to four years, and a total of 500 seats are available for admission. It is a course carrying 80 credits and will be taught in Hindi.
• The name of the course is Masters in Bhagavad Gita Studies or MABGS.
• Professor Devesh Kumar Mishra has developed and designed the course, and he is also the coordinator of the same.
• At the moment, the course is only available in Hindi, though plans to teach it in English are also being made for the future.