Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline for fresh admissions and re-registrations for its July 2026 academic session to September 30.
The decision offers a crucial lifeline for prospective learners, working professionals, and those seeking to resume higher education after a gap.
The extension applies across Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), PG Diploma, and Diploma streams (excluding certificate and semester-based programs).
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│ IGNOU ADMISSION SUMMARY │
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│ Extended Deadline │ September 30, 2026 │
│ Applicable Courses│ UG, PG, PG Diploma, and Diploma Programs │
│ Re-Registration │ Requires a late fee of ₹200 │
│ Fee Concession │ 50% waiver on admission & re-registration fees │
│ │ for eligible SC/ST students in General UG courses │
│ Fresh Admission │ https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in │
│ Re-Registration │ https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in │
│ Regional Office │ IGNOU Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar │
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Key Provisions & Fee Concessions
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Re-Registration Late Fee: Students opting for re-registration will need to pay an additional late fee of ₹200.
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50% Fee Exemption for SC/ST: Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories applying for general Undergraduate programs—specifically BA (General), BSc (General), and BCom (General)—are eligible for a 50% waiver on admission and re-registration fees.
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Exclusion Clause: SC/ST candidates already availing financial assistance or fee concessions from any other official source will not be eligible for this IGNOU concession.
How to Apply and Contact Details
Interested candidates can complete their fresh admission formalities via the official portal at [https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in](https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in). For re-registration, learners must submit their forms at [https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in](https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in).
According to Dr Manoj Kumar Dash, Senior Regional Director at the IGNOU Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar, students requiring assistance can reach out via email at rcbhubaneswar@ignou.ac.in or call the official helplines at 0674-2971071 / 0674-2301348.
