IGNOU Admission 2026: Application deadline extended for July session ODL courses; register by August 16..

IGNOU: There is welcome news for students planning to enroll in the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The university has extended the admission deadline for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online courses for the July 2026 session to August 16, 2026.

Students who were unable to fill out their forms within the previously set timeframe can now apply. IGNOU offers a wide range of programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, PG diploma, and certificate courses.

**Wide Range of Courses Available at IGNOU**
IGNOU offers admission opportunities for popular courses such as BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, MA, MBA, MCA, and M.Com. Additionally, the university conducts various diploma and certificate programs.

Eligibility criteria vary for each course; therefore, candidates should verify the specific qualifications and requirements for their chosen course before applying.

**IGNOU Admission 2026: How to Apply**
First, visit the IGNOU admission portal for your chosen course.
Register using your email ID and mobile number.
Verify your account using the OTP.
Log in and select your preferred course.
Accurately fill in all the information requested in the application form.
Upload your photograph, signature, and academic documents.
Pay the application fee online and submit the form.

**IGNOU Admission 2026: Registration Fee and Refund Rules**
The option to cancel the application will be available in the candidate's login account. There is no need to send an email or submit a request via iGRAM to cancel the application. Application cancellation is a permanent process; once cancelled, the application cannot be restored.

**Fee Refund Rules**
The registration fee is non-refundable. Fees deposited prior to admission confirmation may be refunded in accordance with the rules.
If a student has opted for the soft copy of study materials, the registration fee will be deducted during the refund process. Students who have availed of the fee waiver and paid only the registration and development fees will be refunded only the development fee upon cancellation of their application.
Claims for fee refunds will not be accepted 60 days after the last date of admission.

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