Today Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) announced the updated deadline for fresh & re-registrations in its ODL & online programs in the academic session of July 2023 as 10th August 2023. Earlier, this date was 31st July 2023, so those who missed their chance can now grab this opportunity & save their whole year.

A tweet from the official handle of IGNOU confirmed this update.

IGNOU offers a variety of programs in different categories of UG, PG degree programs, postgraduate diplomas, postgraduate certificates, and other certificate and diploma courses in the ODL & online mode. If you are interested in any of the program categories mentioned here, you can opt for your specialized course in this academic session.

To get the exact course list & their eligibility criteria, you can visit ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in for ODL programs, ignouiop.samarth.edu.in for online programs, and onlinerr.ignou.ac.in for re-registration. Candidates can use their old registration credentials (username & password) to complete the formalities at the mentioned website of IGNOU for re-registrations.

How to Apply?

• Step 1: Visit the official IGNOU website.
• Step 2: Register by filling in some basic details.
• Step 3: Use your old username & password in case of re-registration.
• Step 4: Choose your course & fill out the application form.
• Step 5: Upload the required documents in the correct size & format.
• Step 6: Review your form & proceed with the fee payment.
• Step 7: Download the acknowledgment slip for future reference.

Documents Required to Apply at IGNOU

If you are interested in seeking admission at IGNOU, you must keep the scanned copies of below-mentioned documents ready with you prior to the admission process. 

• Email ID
• Authentic Mobile Number
• Bank Details
• Passport Photographs
• Signature
• Identity Proof
• Age Proof
• Academic Certificates

Note: The specific format & size can be confirmed from the official IGNOU website to upload these documents.