IGNOU January 2026 ODL Admission Deadline Extended
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• Updated on 16 Feb, 2026, 4:49 PM, by Amrita Das
IGNOU has extended the January 2026 ODL admission deadline to 28 February 2026. Candidates must generate APAAR ID and DEB ID before applying. The BEd programme application will close on 27 February 2026, with admission through an entrance test.
IGNOU has extended the application deadline for January 2026 admissions to its Open and Distance Learning programmes. Earlier scheduled to close on 15 February 2026, the last date has now been revised to 28 February 2026. Candidates can apply online through the official admission portal.
IGNOU January 2026 ODL Application Process and Fee
Applicants must submit their forms at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in within the revised deadline. A non-refundable application fee of INR 300 is required at the time of submission.
Before beginning the registration process, candidates must ensure that they have generated their APAAR ID. Additionally, it is mandatory to create a Distance Education Bureau (DEB) ID, which is essential for completing the ODL application. Candidates must upload scanned copies in the prescribed format to avoid rejection.
- Photograph and signature (each under 100 KB)
- Educational qualification certificates
- Experience certificate, if applicable
- Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC), if applicable
IGNOU ODL Courses Offered for January 2026 Session
The university offers admission to a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes under the ODL mode. Undergraduate programmes include BBA, BA, BCom and BSc. Postgraduate options include MSc, MCA, MBA, MA and MCom. Research-level programmes such as MPhil and PhD are also available, with admission based on performance in the entrance examination.
IGNOU Admission Refund Policy and Scholarship Details
IGNOU has outlined its refund policy for confirmed admissions. If a candidate cancels admission after confirmation, 15 per cent of the programme fee (up to INR 2,000) will be deducted. No refund will be granted if cancellation is requested after 60 days from admission confirmation. Eligible students can apply for Government of India scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) after securing admission.
IGNOU BEd Admission 2026: Last Date and Entrance Test
IGNOU has also invited applications for the Bachelor of Education programme. The last date to apply for BEd admission is 27 February 2026. Applications must be submitted online at ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in. Admission to the programme will be granted through an entrance test conducted by the university. The procedure ensures proper registration for the entrance examination.
- Complete online registration
- Fill the application and entrance test form
Eligibility is based on minimum academic qualifications, including a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree with required marks and fulfilment of NCTE norms. Detailed eligibility criteria and entrance test guidelines are available on the official portal.
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