IGNOU July 2026 Admission: Registration last date extended for ODL and online courses; apply by October 13

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date to submit applications for the July 2026 admission cycle to October 13, 2026. The IGNOU July 2026 admission last date extension applies to candidates seeking admissions through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online modes, except semester-based and certificate programmes.

The IGNOU July 2026 admission process was released on May 25, 2026. Candidates applying for ODL courses can apply through the IGNOU admission portal at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in, while those who applying for online courses can access the apply link at ignouiop.samarth.edu.in.

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IGNOU July 2026 Admission: Steps to apply

As the IGNOU July 2026 admission last date extended, candidates can follow the below steps to complete the registration process.

• Visit the relevant IGNOU admission portal.
• Click on New Registration and create an account.
• Select the desired programme.
• Enter personal and academic details.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the application or programme fee online.
• Submit the form and download the confirmation for future reference.

Candidates should check the eligibility criteria, programme details and fee structure before submitting the application.