Archive · 16 Sep 2026
IGNOU Extends July 2026 Admissions Deadline to September 30
IGNOU is giving students more time to apply for July 2026 admissions.
The new deadline is September 30, 2026.
The deadline covers eligible online programmes but not certificate or semester-based programmes.
Overseas students, including SAARC, Non-SAARC, FSRI and NRI applicants, can apply online.
They should use the overseas student portal at ignouforeigniop.samarth.edu.in.
Students applying through open and distance learning can use ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
Applicants need to check the rules and fees for their chosen programme.
They must upload documents such as a photograph, signature, educational records and passport or visa documents when applicable.
After paying and submitting the form, they should save the application and payment receipt.
IGNOU has extended the July 2026 fresh-admission deadline to September 30, 2026.
The deadline applies to eligible online programmes, excluding certificate and semester-based programmes.
Overseas applicants from SAARC, Non-SAARC, FSRI and NRI categories can register through the overseas admission portal.
Overseas students should apply at ignouforeigniop.samarth.edu.in, while ODL applicants can use ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
Applicants must check eligibility and fee details and upload the required documents before paying and submitting the form.
- Who
- Candidates seeking eligible IGNOU July 2026 admissions, including overseas students and ODL applicants.
- What
- IGNOU has extended the fresh-admission registration deadline to September 30, 2026.
- When
- Applications are due by September 30, 2026.
- Where
- Applications can be submitted through IGNOU's general Samarth portal or its overseas student portal, depending on the applicant category.
- Why
- The articles do not state why the deadline was extended.
- University
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- Admission cycle
- July 2026
- Application type
- Fresh admissions
- Deadline
- September 30, 2026
- Excluded programmes
- Certificate and semester-based programmes
- Overseas portal
- ignouforeigniop.samarth.edu.in
- General admission portal
- ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in
- Document requirements
- Photograph, signature, educational qualification documents and passport or visa documents, as applicable
