Archive · 2 Feb 2026
University Admissions 2026: Registration Begins
Several universities in India have started their admission processes for the 2026-27 academic year.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) began registrations on February 2, 2026, for over 43,000 seats across 130 colleges.
Students need to create ABC and APAAR IDs.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) started registrations on February 1, 2026, with entrance exams scheduled from April 2026.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) extended its registration deadline to February 15, 2026.
GGSIPU's counselling is expected to start in June 2026.
These universities are offering a wide range of programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and professional courses.
GGSIPU and AMU have started the registration process for UG, PG, and doctoral programs for the 2026-27 academic session.
GGSIPU offers over 43,000 seats across 130 affiliated colleges, with registration ending on March 31, 2026.
AMU's entrance exams are scheduled from April 12 to June 7, 2026, with application fees ranging from Rs 750 to Rs 1,050.
IGNOU extended the registration deadline for January 2026 admissions to February 15, 2026.
GGSIPU's counselling is expected to begin in June 2026 and continue through July 31, 2026.
- Who
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- What
- Release of admission brochures and registration for UG, PG, and doctoral programs for 2026-27 academic session
- When
- Registration starts February 1, 2026 (AMU) and February 2, 2026 (GGSIPU), ends March 31, 2026 (GGSIPU)
- Where
- GGSIPU, AMU, and IGNOU
- Why
- To facilitate admissions for various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs
- Registration Start Date (GGSIPU)
- February 2, 2026
- Registration End Date (GGSIPU)
- March 31, 2026
- Application Fee (GGSIPU)
- Rs 2,500
- Entrance Exam Dates (GGSIPU)
- April 25 to May 17, 2026
- Counselling Start Date (GGSIPU)
- June 2026
- Counselling End Date (GGSIPU)
- July 31, 2026
- Total Seats Available (GGSIPU)
- Over 43,000
- International Student Seats (GGSIPU)
- 25% supernumerary seats
- Registration Start Date (AMU)
- February 1, 2026
- Application Fee (AMU)
- Rs 750 to Rs 1,050
- Entrance Exam Dates (AMU)
- April 12, April 19, April 26, June 7, 2026
- Registration Deadline Extension (IGNOU)
- February 15, 2026
Sources
IPU Admissions 2026: Registration starts from Feb 2
IGNOU extends January 2026 fresh admission, re-registration deadline till February 15
AMU Admission 2026: UG, PG Registration Begins; Entrance Exams From April
