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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced the start of admissions for the July 2026 academic session, encouraging students from around India to enroll in its diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs. Admissions for the July 2026 session will be open beginning May 25, 2026, with the application deadline set for July 15, 2026. Students can apply through the IGNOU’s official website, ignou.ac.in. IGNOU offers chances for both online distance learning and online programs.
“Fresh Admission for the July, 2026 session for the ODL and Online modes commenced from 25th May, 2026 on the Samarth Portal. The last date of Fresh Admissions for the July, 2026 Session is 15th July, 2026https://t.co/7U6I9tD8AF (ODL mode)https://t.co/CEsoSY4bua (Online mode)” pic.twitter.com/z8EOfEiWq5
— IGNOU (@OfficialIGNOU) May 25, 2026
The university provides approximately 200 programs at the Certificate, Diploma, UG, PG, and PhD levels across 21 academic schools. Popular undergraduate programs include BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, and BCA, as well as MA, MBA, MCom, MCA, and MSc at the postgraduate level, all of which are offered online and via Open Distance Learning (ODL).
How to apply for IGNOU July 2026
The July admission form is available on the official portal at ignou.samarth.edu.in. Students can complete the process through the following steps:
Step 1: Visit ignou.ac.in and open the fresh admission link
Step 2: Read all instructions on the portal.
Step 3: Log in using the required credentials and fill in personal details and selected courses.
Step 4: Upload documents, if required, and make the fee payment.
Step 5: Review the form, submit it, and download the confirmation page and receipt.
Additionally, the Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU) on May 22 has released the admit cards for the June 2026 term-end exams (TEE). Students can access the June 2026 TEE hall ticket from the official website at ignou.samarth.edu.in.
To download the admit card, candidates must first go to the Samarth Portal at ignou.samarth.edu.in and log in using the Login ID they created while filling out the TEE form. The hall ticket will include important information such as the candidate’s details, exam schedule, exam venue, forbidden objects, documents to bring, and so on. Students are required to thoroughly verify their information and report any anomalies to the University.
The IGNOU term-end exams are slated to begin on June 1, 2026. As previously stated through a public notice, requests for a change in the exam center will not be accepted, and all students are compelled to appear for the exams at their respective exam centers as specified in their hall ticket issued by IGNOU.
Source: IE
