The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced an extension of the re-registration deadline for its January 2026 academic session for students enrolled in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes. This move gives students additional time to complete their re-registration process and continue their studies without interruption.
📌 Re-Registration Deadline Extended
IGNOU has extended the last date for re-registration from the earlier deadline of January 15, 2026 to January 31, 2026. This extension aims to benefit students who were unable to submit their re-registration forms by the previous cutoff due to various challenges, including technical issues or delays in completing requisite steps.
📚 Who Needs to Re-Register?
Re-registration at IGNOU is mandatory for all existing students who wish to continue their education in the next semester or academic year. Students who fail to complete this process will not be permitted to advance in their programmes or receive study materials, take exams, or participate in academic activities.
🧾 Why Is Re-Registration Important?
Re-registration allows students to:
- Update personal and contact details
- Select subjects or courses they wish to pursue in the upcoming semester
- Pay the necessary re-registration fee
- Ensure their enrollment remains active and valid for the upcoming term
Without successful re-registration, a student’s academic progression can be delayed or halted.
📝 How to Complete IGNOU Re-Registration
Students must complete the re-registration process online through the official IGNOU portals:
- Visit the Ignou Samarth portal at ignou.samarth.edu.in or the main IGNOU site ignou.ac.in.
- Log in using your enrolment number and password.
- Select your courses for the upcoming semester.
- Update personal information, if necessary.
- Pay the requisite fee through the secure online payment gateway.
- Save or download the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.
🔗 Students are advised to re-register well before the deadline to avoid last-minute glitches or slow processing due to heavy traffic on the portal.
📆 Important Dates to Remember
- Re-Registration Start Date: 1 December 2025
- Original Deadline: 15 January 2026
- Extended Deadline: 31 January 2026
Stay updated with IGNOU notifications through the official websites to ensure you don’t miss any future announcements related to admissions, re-registration, exams, or study resources.
