IGNOU Extends January Admission Application Submission Date

Q: Which programmes does the extended deadline apply to?

The extension applies mainly to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes. Separate deadlines may apply for certificate-based and semester-based courses.

Q: Where can I submit my IGNOU January 2026 application?

You can apply online through the official IGNOU admission portal (ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in) before the revised deadline.

Author :

Shilpa Nigam

Last Updated on : 03 Mar 2026 10:46AM

For the January 2026 admission cycle, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline for the ODL & Online courses till 15 March 2026. This submission deadline applies only to undergraduate and postgraduate courses, not to certificate and semester-based programs.

Students who want to enrol in the next semester can also re-register themselves until 15 March 2026.

For the entrance exam in B.Ed, B.Sc. Nursing (PB) and PGDRPC have been extended to 10 March 2026, while the exam schedule for the same is on 29 March 2026.

IGNOU January Admission 2026: How to Apply

ODL Programmes: Apply through the IGNOU Admission Portal.
Online Programmes: Apply through the IGNOU IOP Portal.
Re-Registration: Use the Official Re-registration Link.

IGNOU Application Deadlines (Jan 2026 Cycle):

The following are the details of the last dates for different courses.

Category	Last Date to Apply	Portal Link
Fresh Admission (Most UG/PG/Diploma)	15 March 2026	IGNOU ODL Samarth
Re-Registration (Continuing Students)	15 March 2026	Re-registration Portal
Online Programmes (Fully Digital)	15 March 2026	IGNOU Online (IOP)
Entrance-Based (B.Ed / B.Sc Nursing)	10 March 2026 (6 PM)	B.Ed Entrance Portal