IGNOU Extends July 2026 Admission, Re-registration Deadline Till August 16
Candidates seeking fresh admission to ODL programmes can apply through the IGNOU Samarth ODL portal, while those opting for online programmes should register through the IGNOU Online Programmes portal.
NEW DELHI: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for fresh admissions and re-registration for the July 2026 academic session again till August 16, 2026.
The extension is applicable to all notified programmes offered through both the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online modes.
Candidates seeking fresh admission can submit their applications through the respective Samarth portals for ODL ignou.samarth.edu.in or ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in
Existing students eligible to continue to the next semester or academic year can complete their re-registration through the university’s official re-registration portal ignou.samarth.edu.in before the revised deadline.
The extension of the last date of submission of Online Re-registration form for July, 2026 session till 16th August, 2026 for all programmes offered in ODL and Online mode. https://t.co/OQFGyt3140
— IGNOU (@OfficialIGNOU) August 1, 2026
How to apply for IGNOU July 2026 re-registration
Step 1: Visit the official website ignou.samarth.edu.in
Step 2: Open the link “Register Online.”
Step 3: Read all instructions on the portal.
Step 4: Log in using the required credentials and fill in personal details and selected courses.
Step 5: Upload documents, if required, and make the fee payment.
Step 6: Review the form, submit it, and download the confirmation page and receipt.
Applicants need to register using a valid email ID and mobile number, choose their programme, upload the necessary documents and pay the prescribed fee online before submitting the application.
IGNOU has advised candidates to carefully read the programme eligibility criteria, duration and fee details available in the prospectus before applying.
IGNOU Admissions 2026 fee
For the July 2026 admission cycle, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of Rs 300 along with a development fee of Rs 400, in addition to the programme fee, which varies depending on the course.
Undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate programmes have different fee structures, and candidates can check the programme-wise fee details in the July 2026 Common Prospectus available on the IGNOU website before submitting their application.
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, postgraduate diploma and certificate programmes in disciplines including humanities, social sciences, science, commerce, management, computer applications, education, social work, library and information science, tourism, rural development, journalism, agriculture, health sciences, vocational education and several professional and emerging fields.