The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will close the registration window on September 15, 2026. The application process is being conducted through the university’s official admission portal, and candidates are advised to complete the form well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical or payment-related issues.Candidates interested in IGNOU’s online programmes can submit their applications through ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. Applicants will have to register on the portal, enter their personal and academic information, upload the required documents and pay the prescribed registration fee.Candidates should carefully check all the information entered in the form before submitting it. The university has also clarified that the registration fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.Importantly, the September 15 deadline applies specifically to online programmes under the July 2026 admission cycle. Candidates should not treat this date as the deadline for certificate programmes, as these follow a separate admission schedule.
IGNOU July 2026 online programmes: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to apply for the IGNOU July 2026 online programmes:
- Go to the official
IGNOU admission portal at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. - Register on the portal by entering the required details, including the preferred programme, username and password.
- Submit the registration details to receive the username through SMS and email.
- Log in and complete the application form with the required personal and academic information.
- Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable registration fee through the authorised online payment methods.
- Use the preview option to check the entire application form carefully.
- Submit the application after confirming that all details are correct.
- Save a copy of the submitted application or take a printout for future reference.
Candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for the IGNOU July 2026 admissions.Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the IGNOU July admissions.
