Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced that the registration deadline for the January 2026 session has been extended. Earlier, the last date to apply was February 28, but now students can submit their applications for online programmes until March 15.
This extension is only for online programmes. It does not apply to certificate courses or semester-based programmes.
The students who want to apply are advised to fill out and submit their forms before March 15 to avoid any last-minute technical problems. For more detailed information, students can access the official website of IGNOU.
Indira Gandhi National Open University offers a wide range of courses in different fields.
At the undergraduate level, students can apply for programmes like Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). Many of these courses are available in honours and specialised streams. This allows candidates to focus on specific subjects as per their choice.
For the postgraduate level, the university offers programmes like Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts (MA) in different key specialisations, Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and Master of Commerce (MCom). This gives students options to continue their studies in their selected field.
Documents Required for IGNOU Application Form
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the application form:
Scanned photograph (less than 100 KB)
Scanned signature (less than 100 KB)
Scanned copy of educational qualification certificates (less than 200 KB)
Scanned copy of experience certificate, if required (less than 200 KB)
Scanned copy of category certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates), if applicable (less than 200 KB)
Candidates are advised to ensure that all documents are clear and within the given file size. They should check it before uploading to avoid any last minute chaos.
Steps to Apply for IGNOU Online ODL Courses
All the students who want to apply and pursue an online degree from IGNOU can follow these simple steps as given below.
Step 1: Visit the official admission portal at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
Step 2: Click on the “New Registration” option.
Step 3: Enter the required basic information to create your account, such as personal and contact details.
Step 4: After registering, sign in with your username and password.
Step 5: Complete the online application form carefully.
Step 6: Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
Step 7: Lastly, click on the submit button and download a copy for future reference.
Apart from degree programmes, IGNOU also provides diploma and advanced certificate courses. All these courses aim to improve thecareer opportunities and provide practical training to the students. Students can choose from programmes in different areas such as languages, information technology, environmental studies and management.
