IGNOU Admission 2025: Last Date Extended to September 30 for ODL

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date to submit applications for its July 2025 session. The extension applies to all Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online mode programmes, with the new deadline now set to 30 September 2025. The extension excludes semester-based programs and certain certificate courses. Prospective students must complete registration via IGNOU’s admission portal at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.

IGNOU Admission 2025: Key Details & Eligibility

Below is a summary of what candidates need to know about the extended admission process:

Eligibility requirements vary by programme level:

• UG courses: Completion of 10+2 from a recognised board.
• PG courses: Bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognised university.
• Diploma/Certificate programmes: Specific criteria for each programme.

How to Apply for IGNOU Admission 2025 (July Session)?

Eligible candidates must follow these steps to secure admission under the extended deadline:

1. Visit the official IGNOU admission portal: ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in
2. Click on “New Registration / Fresh Admission – ODL/Online Courses” Fill out the form with personal, academic, and contact details.
3. Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates).
4. Pay the application fee (as applicable) via online mode.
5. Submit the form and download the confirmation.

Candidates are urged not to wait until the last minute. The portal indicates that a UGC-DEB ID is mandatory before submission.

Implications & Notes

• Students who missed earlier deadlines now have a final chance to apply.
• Certificate programmes and semester-based programmes are excluded from this extension.
• Re-registration for existing students may have separate deadlines.
• Applicants should ensure eligibility and document correctness to avoid rejection.

Institutions offering ODL and Online courses under IGNOU provide flexible learning opportunities, which this extension briefly lengthens. Students interested should act before 30 September 2025.