IGNOU Extends ODL Registration Deadline To April 10, 2026: Check Application Steps & Required Documents

IGNOU ODL Registration 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University has extended its IGNOU ODL Registration until February 28, 2026. Earlier, the registration was extended until February 15, 2026. Candidates can register themselves by adding their personal, academic, and educational details.

The official IGNOU website also advises students to have their APAAR ID ready before beginning the application process. This admission process admits students to ODL programs such as BBA, BA, MCom, MPhil, MBA, BCom, BSc, MSc, MCA, MA, and PhD based on their entrance exam scores.

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IGNOU ODL Registration 2026: Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: April 10th, 2026

IGNOU ODL Registration 2026: Documents Required

Before proceeding to fill out the form online, the applicant must have the following: -

Scanned Photograph and Signature (less than 100 KB)

Scanned copy of relevant Educational Qualification (less than 200 KB)

Scanned Copy of Experience Certificate (if any) (less than 200 KB)

Scanned Copy of Category Certificate, if SC/ST/OBC (less than 200 KB)

IGNOU ODL Registration 2026: How to Apply?

Step 1: Applicants can check the following details to apply:

Step 2: Go to the admissions portal at ignou.ac.in.

Step 3: Click on "New Registration," then make a profile for yourself.

Step 4: Enter your login credentials, such as registered username and password, to log in.

Step 5: Enter all your details.

Step 6: Provide scanned documents asked for in the format and size specified.

Step 7: Select the program you wish to apply for and confirm your eligibility.

Step 8: Make the application fee payment.

Step 9: Fill out the form, then download the confirmation page.

IGNOU ODL Registration 2026: Application Fee
Applicants can pay the fees via debit cards, credit cards, Visa, and Mastercard.

Non-Refundable Fee - Rs 300

Published on: Friday, April 03, 2026, 04:37 PM IST