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

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Manori Sahni
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5 mins readUpdated on Aug 14, 2025 09:07 IST

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 content
  • 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.

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.

The below-mentioned is the IGNOU admission video:

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.

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.

Q:   What is the last date to apply for IGNOU MA fresh admission?
A:

Indira Gandhi National Open University has extended its application deadline from Jul 15 to Jul 31. Candidates seeking admission to the MA courses can apply in Jul session till the extended date. Additionally, the candidates who are pursuing the course can re-register as well. The IGNOU re-registration date is extended till Jul 31 as well.

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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