Archive · 18 Dec 2025
IGNOU Opens January 2026 Admission Registration
IGNOU has started taking applications for new students who want to join in January 2026.
You can apply online for different courses until January 31, 2026.
To apply, you need to go to the IGNOU website, fill in your details, and upload some documents like your photo and school certificates.
You can also apply for scholarships after you are accepted.
If you change your mind and cancel before your admission is confirmed, you can get a refund, but if you cancel after, they will deduct some money.
Make sure to have your APAAR ID ready before you start applying.
IGNOU began registration for January 2026 fresh admission on December 16, 2025.
Students can apply for ODL and online programs until January 31, 2026.
The list of available programs is on the official website iop.ignouonline.ac.in.
Applicants need to have their APAAR ID ready and upload scanned documents.
Refunds are available if cancellation is requested before admission confirmation, with deductions applied after.
- Who
- Students seeking admission to IGNOU's January 2026 session
- What
- Registration for fresh admission to online distance learning (ODL) and online programs
- When
- Registration open from December 16, 2025, to January 31, 2026
- Where
- Online via the official IGNOU website
- Why
- To enroll in IGNOU's January 2026 academic session
- Registration Start Date
- December 16, 2025
- Registration End Date
- January 31, 2026
- Official Website
- iop.ignouonline.ac.in
- Registration Fee
- Non-refundable
- Refund Policy
- 15% deduction or max Rs 2,000 after admission confirmation
- Required Documents
- Scanned photograph, signature, educational qualifications, experience certificate (if any), category certificate (if applicable)
- Scholarship Portal
- scholarships.gov.in
