IGNOU July 2026 Session: Re-Registration & Fresh Admission Last Date Today

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IGNOU July 2026 Admission & Re-Registration - Final Day

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Student Registration Division (SRD), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi • July 2026 Session

LAST DATE FOR FRESH ADMISSION & RE-REGISTRATION TODAY

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has scheduled the final closure of its online admission window for the July 2026 Academic Session today, 25 September 2026. This deadline applies to both Fresh Admissions for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online programmes, as well as Re-Registration for existing students progressing to the next academic year or semester.

Prospective learners and continuing students must complete course selection, DigiLocker / ABC ID verification, and payment on the Samarth portal at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in before midnight to avoid academic session forfeiture.

IGNOU July 2026 Cycle Highlights

Admission Segment Portal Link & Deadline Details
ODL Programmes (Fresh Admission) ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in • Closing Tonight (23:59 IST)
Online Programmes (IOP Portal) ignouiop.samarth.edu.in • Closing Tonight (23:59 IST)
Re-Registration (Next Year/Sem) onlinerr.ignou.ac.in • Closing Tonight (23:59 IST)
Fee Exemption (SC/ST) Available for selected academic Bachelor’s degree courses (single programme only)

Documents Checklist for New Applicants

  • Scanned Photograph (under 100 KB, JPG/JPEG).
  • Scanned Signature (under 100 KB, JPG/JPEG).
  • Scanned copy of Relevant Educational Qualification (under 200 KB, PDF/JPG).
  • Experience Certificate (if required for specific professional courses).
  • Category Certificate for SC / ST / OBC / EWS reservation.
  • Mandatory Academic Bank of Credits (ABC ID / APAAR ID).

Step-by-Step Registration Steps

  1. Go to ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in (for ODL) or onlinerr.ignou.ac.in (for Re-registration).
  2. Click Click Here for New Registration and create a login username and password.
  3. Complete your profile, enter your ABC ID, and choose preferred Regional Centre and Study Centre.
  4. Select your target Programme and electives.
  5. Upload required marksheets and identity proofs.
  6. Pay programme fees using Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
  7. Save the enrollment control number and download the admission form copy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is today the final last date for IGNOU July 2026 admission?

Yes. The extended registration deadline for fresh admission into Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma, and Certificate courses and re-registration for existing students concludes on 25 September 2026.

Is ABC ID / APAAR ID mandatory for IGNOU admission?

Yes. In compliance with UGC and Ministry of Education guidelines, candidates must create and link their Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID or APAAR ID during registration.

Can existing students re-register if previous exam results are awaited?

Yes. IGNOU allows provisional re-registration to the next year/semester irrespective of whether earlier term-end exam results have been declared.

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