IGNOU ODL admission 2026 January session registration begins; apply by January 31

New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started the registration process for the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes January 2026 session. Candidates can register for IGNOU January 2026 ODL programme through the official website, ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. The last date to apply is January 31, 2026.

The Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID, scanned photograph and signature, copies of educational qualification, experience certificate and category certificates (if any) is required mandatorily while applying.

The official notice reads, 'Candidates applying for IGNOU January 2026 admission will have to create a DEB ID, as it is mandatory for submitting the application.'

Once the admission is confirmed, eligible students can apply for Government of India scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal.

To apply for IGNOU admission 2026 January cycle, candidates need to follow the below mentioned-

If a cancellation is requested after admission is confirmed, 15% of the programme fee, or a maximum of Rs. 2,000, will be deducted from the refund amount. The fee amount will not be refunded after 60 days from the date of admission.

IGNOU offer admission to ODL programmes which include BCom, BBA, BA, BSc, MBA, MSc, MCA, MA, MCom, MPhil and PhD based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance exam.

For undergraduate programme admission, candidates need to qualify Class 12 exam from a recognised board. For postgraduate admission, a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university is required. For some diploma and certificate courses, work experience or specific qualifications may also be required.