What is the IGNOU Admission Last Date 2026 for July & January Sessions?

Part of IGNOU Admission: IGNOU Admission 2026: Courses, Fee Structure, and Samarth Portal Process

IGNOU fresh admission for the July 2026 session closed on 13 October 2026 across ODL and online programmes. Candidates submit fresh admission forms through the IGNOU Online Admission Portal (Samarth). The Student Evaluation Division extended assignment submissions for the December 2026 TEE to 31 October 2026.

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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, offers 325 academic programmes in open, distance, and online learning modes. For the July 2026 admission session, fresh admissions for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes closed on 13 October 2026. Re-registration for existing students closed on 30 September 2026 with a late fee of Rs 200. This page provides official deadlines for fresh admissions, re-registration, December 2026 Term-End Examination (TEE) forms, and assignment submissions.

IGNOU admission last date 2026: July session schedule and status

IGNOU fresh admission for the July 2026 session closed on 13 October 2026 for ODL and online programmes. Candidates submitted online applications through the IGNOU Online Admission Portal (Samarth) for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

IGNOU July 2026 Session Important Dates

IGNOU re-registration last date: July 2026 session deadline

IGNOU re-registration for the July 2026 session closed on 30 September 2026 with a late fee of Rs 200. Existing learners completed re-registration for subsequent years or semesters through the IGNOU Student Portal (Samarth).

• Re-registration applies to continuing undergraduate and postgraduate students entering their next semester or year.
• A late fee of Rs 200 applied to all re-registration submissions completed after the initial deadline.
• IGNOU has not published the January 2027 re-registration schedule on its site as of 30 October 2026.

IGNOU exam form last date: December 2026 TEE deadlines

IGNOU examination form submission without late fee for the December 2026 Term-End Examination ended on 7 October 2026. The extended window with a late fee of Rs 1100 closed on 15 October 2026.

• The December 2026 Term-End Examinations are scheduled to commence on 25 November 2026 according to the SED revised tentative date sheet.
• Students who failed to submit the exam form by 15 October 2026 cannot appear for the December 2026 examinations.

IGNOU assignment submission last date: December 2026 TEE extension

IGNOU Student Evaluation Division extended the assignment submission deadline for the December 2026 TEE to 31 October 2026. This extension applies to ODL, Online, GOAL, and EVBB learners submitting Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA).

• Learners submit hard copies of assignments at their designated Learner Support Centres or upload soft copies online if permitted.
• Submission of assignments before 31 October 2026 is mandatory to qualify for appearing in the December 2026 TEE.

IGNOU PhD admission 2026: July session centre selection notice

IGNOU PhD admission applications for the July 2026 session closed on 15 July 2026 on the IGNOU PhD Admission Portal. The university issued an official notice on 7 September 2026 extending the deadline to select examination centres for the PhD Entrance Test.

• Course work for admitted PhD candidates lasts six months and requires mandatory 80% physical attendance at IGNOU Campus, New Delhi.
• Part-time PhD applicants must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview.

IGNOU online admission process: How to apply on Samarth portal

IGNOU fresh admission applications are processed online through the dedicated Samarth admission portal. Candidates must create a new account, upload self-attested documents, and pay the programme fee online.

1. Open the official IGNOU Online Admission Portal (Samarth) and click on ‘Click Here for New Registration’.
2. Enter your username, full name, valid email address, mobile number, and set a password.
3. Log in using your registered credentials and fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and programme selection.
4. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, age proof, qualifying educational marksheets, and category certificates.
5. Pay the required programme fee using net banking, credit card, or debit card, and save the payment receipt and control number.

IGNOU admission status check: Control number and enrollment steps

IGNOU candidates receive a unique Control Number immediately after submitting the online application and fee payment. The Regional Centre verifies uploaded documents before confirming admission and issuing an Enrollment Number.

1. Visit the IGNOU Online Admission Portal (Samarth) and log in with your credentials.
2. Check the application status dashboard to view the verification status of your application and control number.
3. If any document discrepancy is flagged by the Regional Centre, re-upload the corrected clear document immediately.
4. Once verified, download your official IGNOU identity card directly from the student portal.

IGNOU January 2027 admission: Upcoming session schedule status

IGNOU offers admissions twice a year in January and July cycles across various ODL and online programmes. Fresh applications for the upcoming January 2027 admission cycle usually open following official university announcements.

• IGNOU has not published the January 2027 admission schedule on its site as of 30 October 2026.
• Prospective applicants should monitor official university notifications for the January 2027 application start date.

Where to go on the IGNOU site

• Apply for ODL fresh admission onlineignouadmission.samarth.edu.in ↗
• Check PhD admission notices and portalignou-phd.samarth.edu.in ↗
• Complete re-registration and check admission statusignou.samarth.edu.in ↗
• View official IGNOU admission notificationsignou.ac.in ↗

Key facts

• July 2026 Fresh Admission Last Date: 13 October 2026 (Closed)
• July 2026 Re-Registration Last Date: 30 September 2026 (Closed)
• December 2026 TEE Exam Form (With Late Fee): 15 October 2026 (Closed)
• December 2026 TEE Assignment Last Date: 31 October 2026
• December 2026 TEE Start Date: 25 November 2026
• January 2027 Admission Status: Unpublished as of 30 October 2026

Notices and Documents from IGNOU

• IGNOU Common Prospectus Admission Session July 2026 PDF — Common Prospectus with programme details, fees, and rules

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