IGNOU January 2026 Re-Registration Open; Apply Before Jan 15

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially started the re-registration process for the January twenty twenty six academic session for students enrolled in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online programmes. The application process commenced on December one, twenty twenty five, and eligible learners can submit their forms till January fifteen, twenty twenty six through the official portal. The re-registration facility is meant for existing IGNOU students who wish to continue their studies in the next semester or academic year. University officials have advised students to complete the process at the earliest to avoid last-minute technical issues caused by heavy traffic on the portal.

Who Can Apply for IGNOU Re-Registration 2026?

The re-registration process is open to:

• Students already enrolled in ODL and Online programmes
• Learners continuing into the next semester or next academic year
• International students pursuing programmes under IGNOU

Re-registration is mandatory for all continuing students. Failure to complete the process within the deadline will result in ineligibility to appear in upcoming examinations or continue academic activities.

IGNOU Re-Registration 2026 Last Date and Application Portal

The last date to apply for IGNOU January 2026 re-registration is January fifteen, twenty twenty six. The application must be submitted through the official Samarth portal at ignou.samarth.edu.in. During re-registration, students are required to update personal details, select courses for the upcoming term, and pay the prescribed programme fee. The university accepts multiple online payment modes, including:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking
• UPI

International students can make payments using VISA or Mastercard as per approved international transaction guidelines.

Refund Policy and Payment Advisory

IGNOU has clarified that in case of payment failure, students should wait before attempting another transaction. If a student accidentally makes a double payment, the excess amount will be refunded automatically to the original payment source. After successful submission, students must download and securely retain the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.

Step-by-Step IGNOU Re-Registration Process for January 2026

• Visit the official portal at ignou.samarth.edu.in
• Click on “Register Online” under the re-registration section
• Log in using enrolment number and program details
• Fill in updated personal and academic information
• Select courses for the upcoming semester or year
• Upload required documents, if applicable
• Complete the fee payment and review the form
• Download and save the confirmation page and receipt

Important Advisory for Students

IGNOU has urged all eligible learners to avoid waiting till the last day to complete re-registration. Delayed submission may affect course allocation, examination scheduling, and digital learning access for the January two thousand twenty six session. Students are advised to regularly monitor the official IGNOU website for updates related to examination schedules, assignment submission dates, and academic calendars for the upcoming term.

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