IGNOU July Admission 2025: Registration deadline extended again; apply by August 15 for online, ODL programmes

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has once again extended the registration deadline for the July 2025 admission to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes. Eligible candidates can now fill out the IGNOU July application form till August 15 through the official website at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.

Initially, the deadline for IGNOU July 2025 registration was July 15; however, it was later extended to July 31. The Distance Education Bureau (DEB) ID is mandatory for the submission of the application. Candidates are required to provide a valid DEB ID at the time of registration to complete the application process.

Candidates are required to upload scanned copies of their photograph and signature, each within 100 KB, while submitting the IGNOU July 2025 online application form.

Candidates will also have to upload scanned copies of their educational qualification certificates, experience certificate (if applicable), and category certificate for—Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Other Backwards Classes (OBC)—each within 200 KB.

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IGNOU July 2025 Admission: Cancellation and refund policy

The university has also opened the IGNOU July 2025 application cancellation facility, which is accessible through the applicant’s login. As per the institute, the registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

“Please note that cancellation is an irreversible process. Once cancelled, the application shall not be restored and refund, if applicable, shall be initiated as per the University Rules,” the official website said.

• If the admission is not confirmed, the entire programme fee paid (excluding registration fee) will be refunded.
• If the cancellation request is received after confirmation of admission:
• 15% of the programme fee (subject to a maximum of Rs 2,000) will be deducted.
• For students who have opted for the soft copy of the Self Learning Material (SLM), only the registration fee will be deducted; the remaining amount will be refunded.
• For students who have availed fee exemption and paid only the registration and development fees, only the development fee will be refunded.
• No refund will be issued if the cancellation request is submitted more than 60 days after the closing date of admission.