The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for July 2025 admissions for ODL (Open and Distance Learning) and online programmes till September 30, 2025. Students can apply through the official portals, ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in for ODL programmes and ignouiop.samarth.edu.in for online courses. The extension does not cover certificate courses or semester-based programmes.
Key Points of IGNOU Admission 2025
- Last date for fresh registration: September 30, 2025
- Applicable for ODL and online programmes only
- The registration fee is non-refundable
- Cancellation and refund rules apply
- Students must upload a scanned photograph, signature, and educational documents
How to Apply for IGNOU July 2025 Admission?
- Visit the official website: ignou.ac.in
- Click “Register Online”, then select Fresh Admissions
- Click New Registration and enter basic details: name, DOB, email, mobile, and address
- Create a username and password; note them for login
- Log in and select the programme (ODL or online)
- Submit the registration form and save or print the confirmation
IGNOU Registration Fee 2025
- The registration fee paid during admission is non-refundable
- Fee payment is mandatory to complete the registration process
Admission Cancellation Rules
- Cancellation before confirmation: full programme fee refunded
- Cancellation after confirmation: 15% deduction of programme fee (max ₹2,000)
- For a soft copy of study materials (SLM), only the registration fee is deducted
IGNOU Refund Policy 2025
- Fee exemption cases: only the development fee is refundable
- No refund after 60 days from the last admission date
Documents Required for IGNOU Admission
- Passport-size photograph — <100 KB
- Signature scan — <100 KB
- Educational certificates — <200 KB
- Experience certificate (if applicable) — <200 KB
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC, if applicable) — <200 KB
Once admission is confirmed, students can apply for government scholarships at scholarships.gov.in.
