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

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 content
  • 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 next admission date for IGNOU 2025?
A:

IGNOU admission 2025 is open for July Session. The last date to apply for Online/ ODL courses is Sep 15, 2025. Candidates can fill out the application form on the official website of IGNOU. Aspirants have to first register and then login to fill out the application form.

Q:   How to apply for B.Ed. in IGNOU? Is the registration open?
A:
IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) offers a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed. ) programme for aspiring teachers. Here is some information on how to apply and the status of registration: Eligibility Criteria: Candidates who have completed their graduation or post-graduation with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for the B.Ed. programme. However, there is a relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates. Admission Process: The admission process for the B.Ed. programme includes an entrance test called the IGNOU B.Ed. Entrance Exam. The exam is conducted once a year, and the application forms are released on the official website of IGNOU. Application Procedure: The application form for the IGNOU B.Ed. Entrance Exam can be filled online through the official website of IGNOU. The application fee is Rs. 1000/- and can be paid through credit card, debit card, or net banking. Registration Status: The registration for the IGNOU B.Ed. programme usually starts in the month of March or April every year. However, the registration process for the current year is closed now. You can check the official website of IGNOU for updates on the next cycle of admission. Course Duration: The B.Ed. programme is of two years duration, and the maximum duration to complete the programme is five years. Course Fee: The total fee for the B.Ed. programme is Rs. 50,000/-, which can be paid in installments over the duration of the course. So, if you are interested in applying for the IGNOU B.Ed. programme, you should keep an eye on the official website for updates on the next admission cycle.
Q:   Can I get direct admission in IGNOU?
A:

Yes, students could take direct admission to a lot of UG and PG programmes offered at IGNOU. IGNOU admissions for many undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MBA, MA, and MSc are based on the merit of the last qualifying exam. IGNOU admission is conducted twice a year. Students should apply for IGNOU admissions 2025 before the last date of admission.

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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.

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. 

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.

Check IGNOU course reviews by the latest batch students. 

Q:   How do I apply for admission in IGNOU?
A:

IGNOU application is completely online. The step-by-step process of filling IGNOU registration form is as follows:

  • Visit the website.
  • Click on 'New Registration' and fill the required details.
  • Click on the 'Submit' button. 
  • Click on 'Login' button and fill out the online application form.
  • Pay application fee and submit the form. 
Q:   What is the IGNOU admission process for an international student?
A:

IGNOU offers only very selective programmes to international students through its overseas partner institutes. These partner institutes render student support services to such students. Such students aspiring to pursue IGNOU programmes must contact the concerned partner institute in their vicinity and fill out the admission form along with the requisite fees within the stipulated time. Click here to view the list of partner institutes along with their contact details.

Q:   What is the admission procedure at IGNOU for BA course?
A:

IGNOU BA application window is open. Students apply through the official website. The BA course at IGNOU application mentioned below:

Visit the website. Click on 'Apply Online'.

Select the 'Click here for New Registration' option.

Register online with required details.

Log in, fill out the form, pay the application fee, and submit the form.

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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