IGNOU July 2025 deadline extended again: Find new date, direct link, and step-by-step enrollment procedure here

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has again extended the July 2025 re-registration and admission deadline. A deadline on August 15, 2025, has now been assigned to students to complete the process. The deadline is for fresh admissions and old student re-registration.

IGNOU operates courses in distance learning (ODL) and online mode, and the form must be completed on its official websites. The deadline has been extended again to give the students who took time for fee payment or submission of documents. IGNOU is said to offer flexible higher studies to lakhs of Indian and overseas students.

New deadline extended date for IGNOU registration

The new deadline of August 15 is for:

New admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses under ODL and Online modes

Renewal for continuing students

How to apply for IGNOU new admission

Here is how potential candidates can apply online for IGNOU admission for July 2025 session:

Go to the corresponding admission portal.

Click on "New Registration".

Input personal, educational, and contact information.

Upload documents if necessary: passport-size photo, scanned signature, marksheets, and ID proof.

Select your programme from a list of available ODL or online programmes.

Pay registration fee through UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking.

Submit and download confirmation slip for reference.

IGNOU applicants' tips

Apply early so as to get away from heavy portal traffic.

Ensure your scanned documents are of proper size and format.

50% fee concession to SC/ST students for ODL undergraduate courses, excluding already eligible for another concession.

In case there is any technical problem or fee confirmation delay, wait for maximum 24 hours and then re-try. IGNOU system rejects duplicate payments automatically.