IGNOU January 2026 Registration Deadline Extended to March 15

admin March 3, 2026

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended its registration and re-registration deadline for January 2026 intake. The new deadline for applications to online and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs is March 15, 2026 .

This extension applies to new applicants and current students seeking to re-register. The university announced the extended deadline via social media channels on March 2, 2026.

Registration Details

Students must apply through the official IGNOU Samarth portal. The portal is accessible at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. First-time applicants should select the new registration option. Returning students will use their existing login credentials.

Applicants must have required documents prepared for upload before starting the process. These include a scanned photograph, signature, educational qualification certificates, and potentially experience or category certificates.

Required Documents for Upload

  • Scanned Photograph (under 100 KB)
  • Scanned Signature (under 100 KB)
  • Scanned Educational Qualification (under 200 KB)
  • Scanned Experience Certificate (if applicable, under 200 KB)
  • Scanned Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC, if applicable, under 200 KB)

The application fee must be paid online. Accepted payment methods include credit card, debit card, and net banking.

Re-Registration Information

The deadline extension also covers re-registration for the January 2026 session. A late fee of Rs. 200/- applies to all ODL and online programs, excluding semester-based programs.

Students can re-register by logging into their accounts on the IGNOU Samarth portal. The process involves entering credentials, updating information, submitting the registration fee, and confirming submission.

Application Steps

The following steps outline the registration process for ODL programs:

  1. Visit the official IGNOU website.
  2. Click the online registration link.
  3. Select the new registration option.
  4. Enter personal details.
  5. Complete the application form.
  6. Submit the application fee.
  7. Save and submit the application.

For re-registration, students should follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the IGNOU official website.
  2. Click the re-registration link.
  3. Log in using username and password.
  4. Update necessary information.
  5. Submit the registration fee.
  6. Save and confirm submission.
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