IGNOU January admission 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) extended registration window for admission to its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online programmes for the January 2026 session will close on February 28, 2026. IGNOU conducts admissions twice a year, in January and July. For the January 2026 cycle, the university had extended the registration window. Candidates can get admitted to numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses offered through ODL and fully Online modes. Popular programmes such as BA, BCom, BSc, MA, MCom, MBA, and various diploma courses are included under this admission cycle.Students opting for Online programmes must ensure they have stable internet access and a valid email ID. All official communicatioonline programsn from the university will be sent through registered email and SMS alerts.
IGNOU January admission 2026: Steps to register
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to register for the IGNOU January session 2026:Step 1: Visit the official ODL admission portal, ignouadmission.samarth.edu.inStep 2: Click on “New Registration” and create an accountStep 3: Fill in personal, academic and contact details carefullyStep 4: Upload scanned copies of required documents, photograph and signatureStep 5: Pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card or net bankingStep 6: Submit the form and download the confirmation pageCandidates can click on the link provided here to register for the IGNOU January 2026 admission. Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the IGNOU examinations 2026.
