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IGNOU Admission 2026: Last Date, Fees, Application, Courses, Eligibility, Status, Re-Registration

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IGNOU Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   What is the admission cycle of IGNOU?
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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.

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

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Q:   What after IGNOU application process is over?
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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.

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Q:   What is the application fee for B.Ed at IGNOU?
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The B.Ed application fee is INR 1,000. Students submit the application form. The application fee payment can be done in online mode via credit card/debit card/net banking. Students must also keep the fee payment receipt safe for future references.

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IGNOU Eligibility & Selection 2026

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IGNOU Admission Process 2026

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Q:   What is the IGNOU admission process for NRI student?
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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 should I do after taking online admission in IGNOU?
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Candidates who are selected for admission need to confirm their seat by paying the course fee. Here are few things that students will recieve after taking admission in IGNOU:

  • Once a students get admission into IGNOU, he or she will recieve the enrollment number and ID for future login to the samarth portal of the university.
  • Based on the choice made by the candidate while filling the application form, he or she will then recieve the study material. Soft copy is available on the official website of the university. 
  • Registered students also recieve a mail from the regional or study centre for counselling. It is an induction ceremony where the course is introduced to the students.
  • A schedule of classes is also shared through mail. For any query regarding classes, students must contact their study centre.
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at IGNOU?
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For the IGNOU MBA course, the minimum aggregate is 50% (45% for reserved category candidates). Candidates must hold the pass certificates (original/ copies) at the time of admission. These documents are required for verification purposes. The open university verifies that the applicants meet the eligibility requirements before offering seats.

IGNOU B.Ed Admission 2026

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Q:   How can I get admission for B.Ed at IGNOU?
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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:   How much does B.Ed at IGNOU, Delhi cost?
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The total tuition fee for B.Ed at IGNOU is INR 55,000This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. For more details, students are advised to contact the admission office. Although, in the fee, a non-refundable registration fee of INR 200 (unless specified otherwise) shall be charged along with the programme fee for the first semester/ year at the time of admission.

Q:   What are the essential qualifications for admission to B.Ed course at IGNOU?
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) provides admission to its distance course Bachelor of Education (B.Ed. ) on the basis of merit in an entrance test conducted by IGNOU. IGNOU allows a maximum 5-year duration to complete this degree course. The eligibility criteria for the IGNOU B.Ed. are as follows: Academic eligibility: Graduation and/or post-graduation in any subject with at least 50% aggregate (except degrees in technology or engineering, where you need 55% aggregate). Professional Eligibility: Either be a trained "in-service" teacher in elementary education or have completed an NCTE-recognised teacher education programme in regular mode. Entrance exam qualification: The IGNOU-B.Ed. entrance test.
Q:   What is IGNOU cutoff 2023?
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IGNOU cutoff 2023 for the BEd and the Integrated BEd courses is based on the BEd Entrance test. As per the previous year, IGNOU cutoff 2023 ranged between 293 and 339 for the General category All India Quota. Tabulated below is IGNOU BEd cutoff 2023 for General All India:

CourseCutoff 2023
Integrated B.A. + B.Ed. in Special Education365
Integrated B.Com. + B.Ed. in Special Education293
Integrated B.Sc. + B.Ed. in Special Education339
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IGNOU NIRF Student Demographics Report 2025

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IGNOU UG - 1 years student admission report: Open UniversityAccordion Icon V3
UG 1 years2024-25
Total students15901
% Female students
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47%
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IGNOU UG - 3 years student admission report: Open UniversityAccordion Icon V3
UG 3 years2024-25
Total students291083
% Female students
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44%
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Q:   What is the IGNOU selection procedure for an MBA?
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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)

Q:   What is the IGNOU cutoff for BEd course?
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IGNOU conducts its own entrance examination for admission to Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. The IGNOU BEd cutoff for 2026 is 78–90 marks for the General AI category. The IGNOU BEd Entrance Test is an all-India level entrance test conducted by Indira Gandhi National Open University. Students can click on this link for more information. 

Q:   How much is the tuition fee for MCom in IGNOU?
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Indira Gandhi National Open University MCom tuition fee ranges between INR 7,000 and INR 18,000. Candidates have to pay the required course fee amount at the time of admission for enrollment. From the second year of the course, the re-registration and exam fees has to be paid. It must be noted that the mentioned tuition fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is the last date to apply for BCA in IGNOU?
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IGNOU BCA 2024 registrations closed for the July session, and the deadline has passed.  Candidates should ensure that they submit their applications on or before the prescribed due date. The applications are accepted in online mode. Candidates can visit the official website to apply.

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Updated on Feb 18, 2026

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