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A great opportunity has come to study from the country’s biggest university sitting at home. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially started the application process for admission to the July 2026 session of all its Under Graduate (UG), Post Graduate (PG), Diploma and Certificate courses being run in Open Distance Learning (ODL) and Online Mode.
According to the notification issued by IGNOU, the window for online application for admission has been opened from May 25, 2026. Interested and eligible students can complete their registration by 15th July 2026.
This time ‘APAAR ID’ will have to be ready for admission.
IGNOU has made a big and important change from this session. As per the guidelines of the University, it is mandatory for all students to have their APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry ID) before starting the application process. Without this the application form cannot be completed.
Scholarship Opportunity: After confirmation of admission, eligible students can also apply online for various scholarships of Government of India by visiting National Scholarship Portal (NPS) https://scholarships.gov.in.
Steps for IGNOU Online Application (Step-by-Step Registration Process)
If you are applying for the first time in IGNOU, follow the steps given below carefully:
1.Checking Course and Eligibility:step 1.
Visit the official website of IGNOU. First of all ‘Available Programme’ Click on the tab, choose your desired course and read its eligibility criteria, fee details and duration carefully. Also download the common prospectus of the university.
2.New Registration:Step 2.
For Distance Learning (ODL) ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in or for online courses ignouiop.samarth.edu.in Go to. appearing here on the homepage ‘NEW REGISTRATION’ Click on the button.
3.Email and Mobile Verification:Step 3.
Fill your active email and mobile number in the registration form. Keep in mind, both of these OTP (One-Time Password) Will be verified immediately through.
4.Creating username and password:Step 4.
own Username Select (must be between 8 and 16 characters). followed by a strong Password Must be alphanumeric (a combination of letters, special symbols, and numbers) and between 8 and 16 characters long.
5.Submit and Login:Step 5.
After filling all the mandatory information ‘SUBMIT’ Click on the button. Your username will be immediately sent to you via email and SMS. Now login to the portal using this username and password and fill your detailed application form.
Keep these important documents ready before filling the form.
Before you start filling the online form, make sure you have all the following documents with you Scanned from Original Copies Be available in digital format:
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passport photo: Clear, color passport size photograph (JPEG format, size less than 100 KB) with white background.
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Signature: Softcopy of the signature of the candidate (JPEG format, size less than 100 KB).
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Educational qualification: 10th, 12th or graduation marksheets and certificates (JPEG/PDF format, size less than 200 KB).
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Experience Certificate: If work experience is sought for the course (JPEG/PDF format, size less than 200 KB).
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Category Certificate: If you fall under SC/ST/OBC category (JPEG/PDF format, size less than 200 KB).
Fee Payment Methods: You can pay your program fees securely through online modes like Credit Card (Master/Visa), Debit Card (Master/Visa/Rupay), Net Banking or UPI. Once the documents are uploaded, view the ‘Preview’ of the form and save a printout of it for future reference.
Strict rules for cancellation of admission and fee refund
If a student wants to cancel his/her admission after taking admission, then it is very important to know these rules of IGNOU:
| Status/Deadline | fee refund rule |
| Registration Fee | Will not be refunded under any circumstances. |
| before admission is confirmed | If your admission is not confirmed and you cancel, the full deposit fee will be refunded. |
| After admission is confirmed | Out of total program fees 15% reduction (up to a maximum of ₹ 2,000) and the remaining amount will be refunded. |
| On choosing soft copy of study material | If you have chosen digital books, the full amount will be refunded only after deducting the registration fee. |
| For fee exempted (SC/ST) students | Those who have paid only registration and development fees will get only the development fees back. |
| after 60 days | On the official date of closing of admission No fees refunded after 60 days Will be done. |
List of major online courses offered by IGNOU
Through IGNOU’s online portal (ignouiop.samarth.edu.in) students can apply for the following popular degrees from the comfort of their homes:
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Postgraduate (Master Degree): MA. (English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Translation Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Rural Development, Distance Education, Sustainability Science, Gandhi and Peace Studies), M.Com (Commerce), MBA and MCA.
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Bachelor Degree: BCA (New), B.Com, BSW, Bachelor of Tourism Studies (BTS), Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management, and BLIS – Library Science.
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Diploma: PG Diploma (Digital Media, Rural Development, Distance Education, Environment & Occupational Health, Development Communication), Diploma in Creative Writing (English), Urdu Language, Tourism Studies and Nutrition & Health Education.
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Certificate Course: Information Technology (IT), Food and Nutrition, Library and Information Science, Simple Sanskrit Understanding, Tribal Studies, French, Spanish, Russian and Arabic Language Certificate.
