IGNOU Extends January 2026 Admission, Re-Registration Deadline To February 15

NEW DELHI: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended 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, iop.ignouonline.ac.in.

Advisory for online programme 

• The 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.

Poster/Flyer for further Extension of last date for January, 2026 Fresh Admission and RR pic.twitter.com/bFAyR9McoC

— IGNOU RC-CHENNAI (@RCCHENNAI1) February 2, 2026

How to apply for IGNOU courses

Step 1: Visit the official IGNOU website, ignou.ac.in.

Step 2: Click on Register Online and select Fresh Admissions.

Step 3: Choose New Registration and complete the registration details.

Step 4: Create a username and password and submit the form.

Step 5: Log in using the credentials sent to your email and mobile number.

Step 6: Fill in the application details, select the desired programme, and submit the form.