IGNOU Student Login 2025: Re-Registration, Student Portal, Enrollment Number

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Manori Sahni
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IGNOU Student Login 2025 is the sign-in page for the enrolled students. Students seeking admission are required to register on the IGNOU official website. The credentials generated during the registration such as enrolment number along with programme and date of birth can be used to login.

What's New?

  • The last date to apply for admission to all the courses (ODL/online mode) is extended to Aug 15, 2025.
  • IGNOU has started PhD admission 2025. Candidates can apply till Oct 31, 2025.

IGNOU Student Login 2025 is the sign-in page for enrolled students. Students seeking admission are required to register on the IGNOU official website. The credentials generated during the registration, such as enrolment number along with programme and date of birth, can be used to log in. Through the IGNOU Student Login 2025, students can apply for fresh admission or do IGNOU re-registration for the next semester/ year. The student login page page looks like this:

Table of contents
  • What is the 10-digit Enrolment Number in the IGNOU Student Login 2025?
  • IGNOU Student Login 2025: How to Log in using IGNOU Enrolment Number?
  • IGNOU Re-Registration Login 2025
  • Behind the IGNOU Student Login 2025
  • What to do if I have forgotten the IGNOU Student Login Username?
  • What to do if I have forgotten the IGNOU Student Login Password?
  • IGNOU Student Login 2025: Important Pointers
  • IGNOU Student Login 2025 FAQs
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What is the 10-digit Enrolment Number in the IGNOU Student Login 2025?

Each of the students registering for IGNOU admission gets a unique enrolment number. This is an important credential, which is required to sign in on the IGNOU student login page 2025. Earlier, it was a nine-digit number. The enrolment number of old students is also now made to be a 10-digit number. Students can log on to the IGNOU Samarth portal by using this number. Check your IGNOU admission status for 2025 here.

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Commonly asked questions
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:   Is IGNOU admission to Post Basic BSc Nursing merit-based?
A: 

No, for admission to PB BSc nursing at IGNOU, students are required to apply and appear for a written test conducted by the university followed by a counselling session. Aspirants who meet the eligibility requirements need to appear for IGNOU OPENNET exam. Candidates get a seat in the course based on the exam score. The entrance test is conducted in offline mode via OMR sheets. Duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.

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)

IGNOU Student Login 2025: How to Log in using IGNOU Enrolment Number?

Logging in to the IGNOU student portal is a three-step process. As the enrolment number is now 10 digits, IGNOU has opened a new portal for new candidates (admitted in/after Jan 2024). New students might not be able to log in through the login window on the official website (ignou.ac.in). 

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IGNOU Re-Registration Login 2025

Students pursuing a course from the Open University can apply for another course by re-registration. In addition, re-registration also has to be done for each semester exam. It can be done through the IGNOU student login page or from the re-registration website. The steps to be followed for IGNOU Re-Registration login are:

Step 1: Go to the IGNOU re-registration website (onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/).

Step 2: Read the instructions, check the box and click on “Proceed for Re-Registration”.

Step 3: On the sign-in page, enter the enrolment number, password, and captcha.

Step 4: Click on the login button.

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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:   What is the IGNOU MBA application deadline for Jul cycle?
A: 

IGNOU MBA (ODL/ Online) admissions are open. Candidates seeking admission must register and apply on or before the prescribed deadline. The last date to register for the Jul admission cycle is Jul 15. Eligible candidates can go to the official website to register and submit the application form. 

Q:   I've scored less than 50% in 12th boards, can I get admission in IGNOU for BSc?
A: 

Yes, students get IGNOU BSc asmission with 50% marks in Class 12 boards. It is mandatory to qualify class 12 in Science strea, with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The institute accepts application through online mode. 

Q:   What is the procedure to take BSc admission at IGNOU?
A: 

Aspiring students are required to register on the admission page of IGNOU’s official website and fill out the application form online. In the form, fill in all the details asked, upload the required documents, preview the data and pay the application fee. 

To be eligible for the course, candidates must pass in Class 12 with Science subjects or its equivalent. The university follows a credit system for all its programmes including BSc. One credit equals 30 hours of learners' study time. To earn a UG degree, a learner has to earn 132 credits in a minimum of six semesters (three years) with 22 credits per semester.

In the field of Science,  IGNOU offers a UG BSc programme across seven specialisations, a BSc (Hons) across two specialisations along a PB BSc Nursing course. All these courses have a minimum and maximum duration of three and six years, respectively. 

Behind the IGNOU Student Login 2025

After the IGNOU Samarth student login, the complete details about the enrolled course, student details, medium of course, and more appear on the screen. This is a dashboard for the student. They can view their IGNOU grade card, results, study material status, and more. The screenshots provided below present a view behind the IGNOU login:

IGNOU student portal

 

IGNOU student portal

What to do if I have forgotten the IGNOU Student Login Username?

There is no need to worry in case the username has been forgotten. IGNOU allows the students to reset it. There is a step-wise process to update the information. The step-by-step process to reset the IGNOU login username is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the IGNOU official website (ignou.ac.in).

Step 2: Hover over Register Online from the top menu and select re-registration or the relevant option.

Step 3: A login page appears in a new tab. Click on “Forgot Username”.

Step 4: Enter the control number and follow further instructions to reset the username.

What to do if I have forgotten the IGNOU Student Login Password?

You can log in to the IGNOU student portal even if the password is lost or forgotten. The Open University allows students to reset their passwords. It can be done in online mode from the Open University website. The step-by-step process to reset the IGNOU login password is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the IGNOU official website (ignou.ac.in).

Step 2: Hover over Register Online from the top menu and select the re-registration or relevant option.

Step 3: A login page appears in a new tab. Click on “Forgot Password”.

Step 4: Enter the control number and follow further instructions to reset the password.

IGNOU Student Login 2025: Important Pointers

Candidates shall keep certain pointers in mind while logging in to avoid any hindrance. At the time of IGNOU registration/login, students should keep in mind the pointers as highlighted below:

  • The E-mail ID and phone number provided during registration should be active. All the updates related to the course/study material updates/re-registration are communicated through these mediums.
  • For each semester/admission year, enrolled students have to re-register through the IGNOU Samarth student login.
  • Login credentials for the IGNOU login page are generated only after the student is successfully registered.

IGNOU Student Login 2025 FAQs

Q. How can I login into my IGNOU account?

A. Students who completed their registration successfully can easily login on the IGNOU student portal. The login credentials must be generated before proceeding with IGNOU’s Online Admission System (OAS). It is a three-step procedure as mentioned below:

Step 1: Go to the IGNOU official website (ignou.ac.in).

Step 2: Scroll down and in the enrolled student section, enter your enrolment number, date of birth, and select the course.

Step 3: Click on check status to log into the portal.

Q. What happens if I forget my username and password while logging into the IGNOU student portal after registered or taking any certificate course with them?

A. There is no need to worry in case you have forgotten the login credentials. In case you remember either your username or password, then the other can be recovered easily. However, the other way is to login with the enrolment number. It is a 10-digit number, which is also shared by the university on the registered email along with course details.

Q. Can I login to the IGNOU student portal without the enrolment number?

A. Yes, you can login on to the portal without an enrolment number. You can visit the IGNOU Samarth portal (ignouiop.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/index) and enter your registered username and password to login.

Q. How can I check the admission status on the IGNOU student login portal?

A. To check the admission status, you need to login on the IGNOU student login page. It can be done by entering the enrolment number, and date of birth, and selecting the applied course. After logging in, along with other details, students can also view their IGNOU admission status.

Q. How to reset the username or password of IGNOU student login?

A. IGNOU allows students to reset the username/password. Hence, there is no need to worry as it can be reset by following a few steps. The step-by-step procedure for the same is as follows:

  1. Visit the IGNOU official website (ignou.ac.in).
  2. In the top menu, hover over Register Online and select re-registration or relevant option.
  3. A login page appears in a new tab, click on “Forgot Username/ Forgot Password”.
  4. Enter the control number and follow further instructions to reset the username.
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