Archive · 1 Oct 2026
IGNOU Extends July 2026 Admission Deadline to October 13
IGNOU has given students more time to apply for the July 2026 admission session.
The new last date to submit fresh applications is October 13, 2026.
This applies to programmes taught through distance learning and online study.
It does not apply to semester-based or certificate programmes.
Students should check whether their chosen programme is covered.
They must fill in the application carefully.
They should also upload the required documents.
Applying before the new deadline can help eligible students avoid missing the admission opportunity.
Indira Gandhi National Open University extended the July 2026 fresh-admission deadline to October 13, 2026.
The extension covers notified programmes offered through Open and Distance Learning and online modes.
Semester-based and certificate programmes are excluded from the revised deadline.
Eligible students can submit fresh admission applications online before the new deadline.
Applicants should prepare photographs, signatures, identity proof, academic documents, and applicable certificates.
- Who
- Indira Gandhi National Open University and eligible students seeking fresh admission.
- What
- The university extended the deadline for July 2026 fresh-admission applications.
- When
- Applications can be submitted until October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Through the online admission process for programmes offered in Open and Distance Learning and online modes.
- Why
- To give eligible students additional time to complete and submit their admission applications.
- University
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- Admission session
- July 2026
- Revised deadline
- October 13, 2026
- Covered programmes
- Notified Open and Distance Learning and online programmes
- Excluded programmes
- Semester-based and certificate programmes
- Application type
- Fresh admission applications
- Approval
- The extension was issued with approval from the Competent Authority