Bhubaneswar, 03 August (H.S.): The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline for fresh admissions and re-registration for the July 2026 academic session until August 16, providing additional time for aspiring learners to apply. The information was shared by Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash, Senior Regional Director, IGNOU.
The university has invited applications for a wide range of programmes, including Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), PG Diploma, and Certificate courses across various disciplines. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for individuals of any age who had previously discontinued their studies or were unable to pursue higher education.
IGNOU has also announced a 50% fee concession for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) applicants seeking admission or re-registration in undergraduate programmes such as Bachelor of Arts (General), Bachelor of Science (General), and Bachelor of Commerce (General). However, candidates already availing fee concessions from other sources will not be eligible for this benefit.
Interested candidates can apply for fresh admission through the official portal at https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in, while re-registration can be completed at https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in.
For further assistance, students may contact the IGNOU Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar via email at rcbhubaneswar@ignou.ac.in or reach out through telephone numbers 0674-2971071 and 0674-2301348.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda
