IGNOU Admission Status 2025: Login to Check Status

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Nishtha Shukla
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4 mins readUpdated on Aug 26, 2025 12:11 IST
This article is all about IGNOU Admission Status 2025. Students can check their Jan Registration Status basis the details available in this article. After the application form filling, students can now check their admission status with the help of credentials, such as Name

IGNOU admission status 2025 can now be checked for fresh registrations and re-registrations by visiting the official website, i.e., ignou.ac.in. Candidates can check the status for IGNOU admission by visiting the official website and logging in or can wait (from the time of application submission) to receive a confirmation email or text message from IGNOU informing about the same.

The registrations for IGNOU fresh admissions of the July batch is already open. After completing the application form, students can now check their admission status with the help of credentials, such as Name, Enrolment Number, etc.

Table of contents
  • Why is checking IGNOU admission status 2025 crucial?
  • How to Check IGNOU Admission Status 2025?
  • What all details are mentioned on IGNOU admission status 2025 window?
  • Why is my IGNOU admission status ‘not confirmed’?
  • IGNOU Admission Status 2025 FAQs

Why is checking IGNOU admission status 2025 crucial?

Students must check their IGNOU admission status for both Jan and Jul sessions, as the application forms are sometimes rejected or stand at a ‘pending’ status due to eligibility issues or incorrect academic documentation issues.

Q:   What is the admission cycle of IGNOU?
A:

IGNOU admission cycle opens twice in a year i.e. January and July. The registrations for January session usually begins in December and close by March. The July session for ODL/ Online programmes begin in May and continue till July. The mode of application is online for all the courses.

Q:   How can I get admission for B.Ed at IGNOU?
A:

Application form for B.Ed can be obtained online from the official website of IGNOU. At least, 50% marks either in the Bachelor's degree and/or in the Master's degree in sciences/social sciences/commerce/humanity. Candidates, who are trained in-service teachers in elementary education, will be eligible to apply for the entrance exam and further for admission or who have completed a NCTE recognised teacher education programme through face-to-face mode. Candidates can apply for the exam online by visiting the official website of university i.e. www.ignou.ac.in. Thanks!

Q:   What is the IGNOU selection procedure for an MBA?
A:

Indira Gandhi National Open University offer entrance-based admission to its MBA programmes. Candidates seeking admission have to appear for the university entrance exam. Before applying, the aspirants should check out the course-specific eligibility requirements. The basic eligibility requirement is as follows:

Eligibility: A pass in any bachelor's degree of a minimum of three years duration with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category candidates)

How to Check IGNOU Admission Status 2025?

All IGNOU courses' applicants need to check their IGNOU admission status so that they can take remedial actions in case there is a problem with their application form. As mentioned before, there are two methods of checking the admission status of Indira Gandhi National Open University. These are as follows: 

  • First, is by visiting the official website at ignou.ac.in. On the official website, students can log in using their name and enrolment number (also referred to as the 10-digit unique control number) and see the status.  
  • The second way is to wait to post the application submission. However, this wait can extend up to two months. This is because the general waiting period confirmed by IGNOU for admission confirmation is two months. Once the status is confirmed, the university sends an SMS to the shortlisted candidate.
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What all details are mentioned on IGNOU admission status 2025 window?

The registration portal of IGNOU displays the following details to a candidate willing to check their admission status:

  • Personal details of the student
  • Admission year/ session
  • Admission validity (Maximum duration to complete the program).
  • Study centre/ regional center allocated
  • Course registered
  • Address of the student (New Address change request (if applicable)
  • Email ID
  • Mobile Number

Have any other queries regarding IGNOU admission? Check IGNOU QnA here. 

Q:   What after IGNOU application process is over?
A:

Students who have applied for B.Ed, MBA or PB BSc Nursing must appear for the required entrance and check if they've qualified it. Followed by application, application fee payment and entrance, students who have completed their registration can check their status by entering their registration number on the IGNOU admission status page. The university also notifies students about their admission confirmation or rejection through an email and a text message in the next two months.

Q:   Are admissions open at IGNOU?
A:

Yes, IGNOU admissions 2026 are open now. Interested students can apply online at the official website of the university. The last date to apply is extended until Feb 28, 2026.

Q:   Do I need to appear for an entrance exam for IGNOU admission?
A:

IGNOU offers admission based on merit of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam to most of the programmes. However, candidates need to appear for entrance exam for a few courses. Below are the courses accepting IGNOU entrance exam scores for admission:

  • B.Ed
  • Post Basic BSc Nursing
  • PhD 

Why is my IGNOU admission status ‘not confirmed’?

IGNOU officials verify all the documents and application forms of the candidates who apply for IGNOU admission every year. If a student fails to see the admission status, it could be due to one of the following reasons:

  • The process could be taking some time: In this case, the student should keep rechecking their IGNOU admission status every few days.
  • Non-recognised academic certificates: In a lot of cases, students complete their past academics from institutions that are not recognized by the board of education, and the students are provided unauthorized certificates by the schools. In such cases, IGNOU rejects such application forms.
  • Documentation Issue: At times, the size of the documents is not appropriate or the documents are not scanned properly. This becomes one of the reasons why an application is rejected.
  • Eligibility Issues: The university in its official brochure, released for each academic year, clearly states the eligibility required to pursue every course. In case the academic background of the student does not match the eligibility set by the university, the form status stands rejected.

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IGNOU Admission Status 2025 FAQs

Q. I filled the IGNOU admission form and it’s already been 36 days but my admission is not confirmed yet. Does anyone know how many days it takes for the admission to be confirmed in IGNOU?

A. As per the information on web, students gets confirmation for IGNOU admission within 24 hours of filling out the form. In case, students does not gets the confirmation, they can reach out to the regional centre for the same. Students must carry the fee receipt or print out of the filled form.

Q. How do I know my IGNOU admission is confirmed?

A. Students once they fill out the application form and pay the fee, they receive a confirmation mail or message. Students can also check the admission status by following the below process:

  • Visit the official website at ignou.ac.in. On the official website, students can log in using their name and enrolment number (also referred to as the 10-digit unique control number) and see the status.  

Q. Does IGNOU reject admission?

A. Usually, IGNOU does not rejects admission. However, there are some cases in which the admission of the aspirants might be cancelled. Below are the cases:

  • Not meeting the eligibility criteria
  • Invalid documents
  • Unable to pay fee

Q. What details can I check on IGNOU admission status portal?

A. Students can access the IGNOU admission status portal by providing the enrollment number and course. Students can check the below details on the portal:

  • Personal details of the student
  • Admission year/ session
  • Admission validity (Maximum duration to complete the program).
  • Study centre/ regional center allocated
  • Course registered
  • Address of the student (New Address change request (if applicable)
  • Email ID
  • Mobile Number

Q. What if my IGNOU admission is not confirmed?

A. Students must wait for 24 hours for confirmation. In case they do not receive confirmation then form is most likely to get rejected. Usually, IGNOU accepts all the applications for admission. However, in some case the form might get rejected. There can be several reasons for rejection. One of the most common is invalid documents. In case admission get rejected, students are advised to re-apply with correct details and documents. They can also contact the regional centre to know the reason for receiving confirmation.

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You should start preparing for IGNOU TEE at least six months before exam. This gives enough time to read all study materials, complete assignments, and revise properly.

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To prepare IGNOU TEE in 6 months, you should read the official books first and not skip them. Do your assignments early cause they help you learn better. Make some plan that you can follow easy. First two months just try to understand topics good. Then next months write small notes and revise again.

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Difficulty of IGNOU TEE depends on your preparation. For students who study provided materials, complete assignments, and revise regularly, exam is generally easy to moderate. 

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