IGNOU Extends Registration and Re-Registration Deadline for January 2026 Session
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced an extension for both fresh admissions and re-registration across its online and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes for the January 2026 academic session. Students now have until 15 March 2026 to complete their applications through the official IGNOU portal.
This extension applies to first-time applicants as well as continuing students who need to renew their enrolment for the upcoming session. The university has directed all candidates to use the designated login links on the IGNOU portal to finish the application process without any hassle.
Documents Required for Application
Before starting the online application, students must keep scanned copies of the following documents ready for upload:
- A recent passport-size photograph (under 100 KB)
- A clear scanned signature (under 100 KB)
- Educational qualification certificates (under 200 KB)
- Work experience certificates, if applicable (under 200 KB)
- Category certificates such as SC/ST/OBC, if applicable (under 200 KB)
All fee payments must be made online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking facility. No offline payment options are available for this process.
How to Apply for Fresh Admission
Candidates applying for the first time should follow these straightforward steps:
- Visit the official IGNOU website
- Click on the online registration link
- Select the new registration option
- Enter the required personal and academic details
- Fill out the complete application form
- Pay the application fee through the online gateway
- Save and submit the form for final confirmation
Re-Registration Process for Continuing Students
Students who are already enrolled with IGNOU and wish to continue their programmes for the January 2026 session must complete the re-registration procedure as outlined below:
- Go to the official IGNOU website
- Click on the re-registration link
- Log in using your username and password
- Provide the necessary details as prompted
- Complete the fee payment online
- Save and submit the form to conclude the process
The university strongly advises all students to complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues or server congestion. Candidates are also encouraged to check the official IGNOU website regularly for any further announcements or updates regarding the admission cycle. Keeping all documents pre-scanned and ready will help streamline the submission process and prevent unnecessary delays.
