IGNOU admission process
- Application mode
- online portal
- Admission cycles
- IGNOU operates January and July admission cycles; current 2026 notices govern the exact deadline.
- Entrance requirement
- Programme-specific; most notified programmes use the stated admission process, while some programmes may have entrance/selection rules.
How to apply
- 1
Create registration on the relevant IGNOU Samarth admission portal.
- 2
Enter applicant and academic details.
- 3
Select the notified programme.
- 4
Upload required documents.
- 5
Submit application and applicable fee.
- 6
Track admission/status through the portal.
Programmes at IGNOU
Frequently asked questions
Eligibility varies by programme and university. This section is populated from structured CMS data so each page shows its own verified criteria.
Most universities allow semester-wise or EMI payments. Exact figures are maintained per programme and updated every admission cycle.
Degrees from UGC-entitled and DEB-approved programmes carry the same recognition as on-campus degrees.
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