Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the re-registration deadline for the July 2026 session. Students must complete re-registration by July 15 to continue their studies. This applies to programs offered in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online modes. Re-registration is required for students moving into their next academic year or semester.
Special Application Process
Certain specialized programs require applicants to use a different portal. These programs are:
- PG Certificate in Medical Management of CBRNE Disasters (PGCMDM)
- Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion - Hearing Impairment (CESEIHI)
- Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion - Visual Impairment (CESEIVI)
- Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion - Intellectual Disability (CESEIID)
Students applying for these courses must visit ignouflip.samarth.edu.in .
How to Re-Register
Current IGNOU students can re-register for the July 2026 session through the official IGNOU admission portal. The website is ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in .
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official IGNOU admission portal.
- Log in using your existing username and password.
- Select the re-registration link.
- Submit any required documentation.
Successful completion will register you for the upcoming semester or academic year.
Scholarship Applications
Students admitted to IGNOU can apply for government scholarships. The application process is managed through the official government portal: scholarships.gov.in .
A One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before applying for any scholarship. This registration is a prerequisite for all scholarship applications.
Required Documents for Application
Applicants must prepare the following documents in the specified formats:
- Clear, color passport-sized photograph with a white background (JPEG, less than 100 KB).
- Softcopy of signature (JPEG, less than 100 KB).
- Softcopy of relevant educational qualifications (JPEG or PDF, less than 200 KB).
- Softcopy of experience certificate, if applicable (JPEG or PDF, less than 200 KB).
- Softcopy of category certificate for SC/ST/OBC applicants (JPEG or PDF, less than 200 KB).
Admission Cancellation Policy
Students requesting admission cancellation after confirmation will face a fee deduction. The deduction equals 15% of the program fee. This deduction is capped at Rs. 2,000.
