IGNOU Admissions 2025 : Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started the admission process for the new session, which is July 2025, for the open and distance learning and online courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Interested candidates can apply within the stipulated time as admissions will be closed on July 15, 2025. The applications are completely online, and the official portals for admission are ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in and ignouiop.samarth.edu.in.
The Availability of Programs
With over 300 programs stretching across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Vocational Studies, and other specialised fields, IGNOU opens doors for school leavers, working adults, and anyone seeking flexible, inexpensive, and credible higher education.
Eligibility and Fee Waiving
Candidates interested in seeking admission into the IGNOU programmes should fulfil basic academic requirements as per the course requirements. The candidates must be 10+2 for undergraduate programmes and have a bachelor’s degree for postgraduate programmes. The university provides a 50% exemption from registration and re-registration fees for SC/ST candidates who take one of the selected undergraduate courses, which are under Arts, Science, and Commerce. This is available only on condition that the students are not simultaneously availing themselves of any government scholarship.
How to Apply Online
Below are the steps to fill out the form for the admissions July session 2025:
1. Visit the admission portal ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
2. If UGC recognition is obtained, then click on “New Registration” to create a DEB ID.
3. Fill in the required personal and educational details to create an account.
4. Upload scanned documents related to identity verification (photo, signature, educational certificates).
5. Proceed to payment through any preferred method (3,000 for most UG/PG/diploma programmes).
6. Submit the application form and download the generated confirmation slip for future reference.
All students wanting to go on with ongoing degree programs undergo re-registration, which is open to all.
It is the open system of online re-registration that IGNOU has activated for all continuing programs for students wishing to register for their continuing programs. It puts the students in an opportunity to prepare for re-registration for the next semester or academic year source-wise online portal for their convenience by 30 June 2025 on the portal-onlinerr.ignou.ac.in. This is what guarantees them completion of their examination/course on time.
New Courses Offered This Session
As per the New Education Policy, IGNOU also launches a fresh BA in Home Science under the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP). This program has several exit points (i.e., certificate, diploma, and degree levels) in which a student can navigate based upon his/her constraints of flexible learning needs. Furthermore, the course offers numerous career paths in nutrition, education, and social services.
Why IGNOU?
Probably the world’s biggest open university, IGNOU has more than 3 million students across India and abroad. This UGC-recognised institution has been accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC for providing quality education at affordable costs. For distance learners, it stands first for its friendly ambience, wide spectrum of programs, and innumerable support centres spread across the country.
Final Intimation
The last date for submitting the new application form for admission into the July 2025 session is July 15, 2025. This is the call for all interested students; they should not waste a moment to fill out their applications early to secure a seat in their desired courses. Admission, eligibility criteria, course structure, and other information can be seen by students in the official IGNOU admission portal ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
It stands to thrive completely in India through its outreach in access to higher education. IGNOU simply stands to fail for those who want flexibility and accessibility.