IGNOU January 2026 re-registration deadline extended again till February 15; apply at ignou.ac.in

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has once again extended the last date for re-registration for the January 2026 session. Candidates applying for programmes through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online modes can now submit their IGNOU January 2026 re-registration forms until February 15, 2026.

Candidates can register for the IGNOU January 2026 session through the official website, onlinerr.ignou.ac.in.

In order to register, candidates are required to pay an IGNOU January 2026 re-registration fee of Rs 300 to apply for the ODL and online programmes.

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The registration portal is open for both Indian and international students. Earlier, the IGNOU January 2026 re-registration deadline was January 31, 2026.

While registering for the IGNOU January 2026 ODL programme , candidates will have to upload a scanned photo, signature, educational qualification certificates, experience certificate, and category certificate (if applicable).

“If you are already registered, you can log in with your username and password. If you have issues like not receiving an OTP or forgetting your login details, contact your Regional Centre for help with resetting your account or updating your email or mobile number,” the official website reads.

IGNOU Re-registration 2026: Steps to apply?

Follow the instructions below to fill the IGNOU re-registration form for January 2026.

• Visit the official website, onlinerr.ignou.ac.in
• Click on the ‘IGNOU January 2026 re-registration’ link.
• Now, enter your IGNOU user ID, password, and security pin.
• Click on the link ‘Login’.
• Fill the IGNOU application and choose your course.
• Pay the re-registration fees in online mode.
• Submit the completed IGNOU form and take a printout of it for your future use.