The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has its fresh admission window open for the July 2026 academic session at ignou.ac.in. The last date to apply is July 15, 2026. Students can enrol in UG, PG, diploma, certificate, and PhD programmes through both Open Distance Learning (ODL) and fully online modes.
IGNOU, India’s largest open university with over 3 million enrolled students, is a NAAC A++ accredited institution. Its degrees are fully recognised by the UGC, AIU, AICTE, and NCTE across India and internationally.
Application Portals
| Mode | Portal |
|---|---|
| ODL Programmes | ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in |
| Online Programmes | ignouiop.samarth.edu.in |
| Application Fee | Rs 300 |
| Last Date | July 15, 2026 |
Popular Programmes Open for Admission
- UG: BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BCA
- PG: MA, MCom, MBA, MCA, MSc (Data Science and Analytics)
- Diploma and Certificate: Multiple professional and skill-based programmes
- BEd: Entrance-based admission — separate test required
Important Mandatory Requirements
- APAAR ID (Academic Bank of Credits ID) — create at abc.gov.in
- DEB ID (Distance Education Bureau ID) — create at deb.ugc.ac.in
- Both IDs must be linked before completing the admission form
Re-Registration Reminder: Existing IGNOU students who need to enrol for their next semester must complete re-registration by June 30, 2026 at ignou.samarth.edu.in (Rs 300 fee).
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