The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced a fresh extension of the application deadline for January 2026 admissions and re-registration. Candidates can now apply or re-register for the January 2026 academic session until February 15, 2026 by visiting the official website.
Apart from this IGNOU has also issued an important advisory for online programmes.
- Students enrolled in online programmes must study through digital platforms.
- A laptop or computer with reliable internet access is mandatory.
- Learners should be comfortable using online learning systems and tools.
- IGNOU will not provide physical study materials for online programmes.
- All course content and learning resources will be available in digital format only.
- Students who prefer printed study materials and direct academic support should opt for ODL programmes.
- ODL programmes follow a more traditional learning approach.
- Complete details and admission guidelines for ODL programmes are available on the official portal: ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
Steps to apply
- Visit the official IGNOU website at ignou.ac.in.
- Click on Register Online and select Fresh Admissions.
- Choose New Registration and complete the registration details.
- Create a username and password and submit the form.
- Log in using the credentials sent to your email and mobile number.
- Fill in the application details, select the desired programme, and submit the form.
