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All the admission forms submitted via the Online Admission System are scrutinised and confirmed for admission subject to the fulfilment of eligibility criteria. These forms are processed region-wise on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Can I take admission in IGNOU in August? What is IGNOU admission last date?

IGNOU admission is conducted in two cycles, i.e. January and July. While the registrations for the January session generally get over in March, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) admission for the July session opens in June and remains open till Jul-Aug. The admissions are mainly based on merit. Students unable to get admission in the January batch are open for admission in the July batch.

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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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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.

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IGNOU M.Lib.I.Sc. Courses & Fees 2027

Saket, Delhi

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 10.8K - 12K

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Q: Is a degree from IGNOU valid?

IGNOU is a trusted and accredited distance education university. This central university was established by an ACT of parliament in 1985. IGNOU degree is equivalent to a degree granted by any recognised university in India. It is acceptable and valid overseas and in foreign countries with ease. This is because, IGNOU is a recognised university under UGC and is a governmental university too. An IGNOU degree is approved by DEC and AICTE.

Q: Is an IGNOU degree valid for UPSC?

Yes, all IGNOU degrees are valid for any purpose, whether you are appearing for any entrance exams or employment exams. It has recognition at the national as well as international levels. IGNOU is a recognized university under the UGC and a government university. Adding further, an IGNOU degree is approved by the Distance Education Bureau (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as well. Additionally, IGNOU provides free UPSC CSE coaching to scheduled caste candidates at no cost. Every year, IGNOU invites applications from scheduled caste students for free coaching of UPSC IAS (prelims and mains).

Q: What are the top 5 courses in IGNOU?

One of the leading universities in India, IGNOU offers over 200 UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral courses via open and distance learning (ODL) mode. Candidates interested in IGNOU admission can apply through the online admission portal for ODL programmes, i.e. ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. In addition, the university launched an Online Education portal under its umbrella and now, it offers more than 40 UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses via the same.

Out of all these courses, some of the popular ones are listed below:

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MBA
B.Ed

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30 Sep '26	M.Lib.I.Sc. (ODL/Online mode-Jul 2026) Fresh registration last date

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What is the fees for MA at IGNOU?

Answered 3 weeks ago

The total tuition fees for MA is INR 14,000-INR 27,000 at IGNOU. The fees is the highest for MA in Education. For most of language programmes, the fees is at lower end.

Nishtha Shukla

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Can I apply for IGNOU MA without any entrance exam?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, candidates do not require passing any entrance exam for admission in MA at IGNOU. Aspirants are selected based on their scores in the qualifying exam. Selected candidates have to pay course fees to confirm their seat.

Nishtha Shukla

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Can I get admission to IIT Bombay through JAM 2027 if my IGNOU BSc is completed after the admission deadline?

Answered a month ago

No, you cannot get admission to IIT Bombay if your degree completion extends into September.

IIT JAM regulations generally allows provisional admission for final-year students, but you must submit proof of passing your qualifying degree by a strict deadline which is typically September 30 of the admi

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How can I get IGNOU, SOL, and NIOS exam date notifications?

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To get exam notifications for IGNOU, SOL and NIOS, you must check the announcement section of the official website and notifications.

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"Can I pursue a BSc Agriculture after completing Class 12 with Agriculture (RBSE)?

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Yes, you can pursue a BSc Agriculture after completing Class 12 with Agriculture (RBSE).

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