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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for fresh admissions to its July 2025 academic session. Students now have until July 31, 2025, to apply for Online Distance Learning (ODL) and online mode programmes. This announcement provides an additional opportunity for those who missed the earlier deadline.
IGNOU officially shared the update via social media, stating:
“Further Extension of last date for July, 2025 Fresh Admission till 31st July, 2025 in respect of all notified programmes offered in ODL and Online mode.”
The fresh admission link is available on the university’s portal – ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in, where students can explore the list of available programmes and submit their applications accordingly.
📌 Key Highlights: IGNOU Fresh Admission July 2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Admission Session | July 2025 |
| Programmes Offered | ODL and Online Mode |
| Application Deadline (Extended) | July 31, 2025 |
| Official Admission Portal | ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in |
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📝 Step-by-Step: How to Fill IGNOU Fresh Admission Form 2025
Follow these steps to register for IGNOU’s ODL or Online programmes:
- Visit the official website: ignou.ac.in
- Navigate to the ‘Register Online’ tab.
- Click on ‘Fresh Admissions’.
- Select the ‘New Registrations’ tab.
- Fill in the required registration details such as name, email, mobile number, etc.
- Create a Username and Password for future logins.
- Complete the registration and submit the form.
- Log in using the credentials sent to your email and phone number.
- Fill out the remaining application details.
- Choose the desired programme and submit the application.
📂 Documents Required Before Filling the Form
Ensure you have the following scanned documents ready in the prescribed formats:
- ✅ Scanned passport-size photograph (less than 100 KB)
- ✅ Scanned signature (less than 100 KB)
- ✅ Scanned educational qualification certificates (less than 200 KB)
- ✅ Scanned experience certificate (if any, less than 200 KB)
- ✅ Scanned caste/category certificate for SC/ST/OBC (less than 200 KB)
🎁 Bonus: Scholarship Opportunity Available
Once your admission is confirmed, eligible students can apply for scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. This opens additional financial assistance opportunities for SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker sections.