IGNOU admission takes place twice a year, i.e. in the month of January and July. The largest open University, IGNOU is run by the Central Government, offers courses like BA, BBA, BEd, BCom, BSc, MSc, MA, MBA, MCom, MCA, PhD. IGNOU admission 2025 is based on merit. However, for admission to the BEd, MPhil, Post-Basic BSc Nursing, and PhD programs, IGNOU conducts entrance tests.
For admission to the PhD program, you will be selected based on personal interview round after UGC NET or IGNOU PhD Entrance Test. Interview shall have three components comprising Research Methodology (40%), subject domain (40%) and Communication skills (20%). For admission to the BEd program, you need to appear for IGNOU Entrance Test.
Application form is both online and offline mode. You need to register through the official website and create a DEBI ID before applying for the application process. For the offline application process, you need to visit your Regional Centre to buy and submit the application form.
IGNOU Admission: Important Dates
Given below are the important dates of upcoming event in IGNOU admission 2025.
Courses/Exams | Events | Important Date |
IGNOU Admission (January Session) | Re Registration Deadline | 31st January 2025 |
IGNOU Admission Process
IGNOU offers courses like BA, BBA, BEd, BCom, BSc, MSc, MA, MBA, MCom, MCA, PhD. You can also opt for various Diplomas and Certificate courses ranging from 6 months to 1 year duration. IGNOU admission to UG and PG programs is both through online and offline process. The admission takes place twice a year and is based on merit along with entrance test for BEd, MPhil, Post-Basic BSc Nursing, and PhD programs. You need to pay INR 300 to register for IGNOU admission.
How to Apply for IGNOU Admission?
You can check the steps given to apply for IGNOU admission.
- Visit IGNOU official website: https://www.ignou.ac.in/.
- Click on your desired mode of program i.e. ODL, Online Program, foreign IOP. You can also apply for the PhD program and re-registration.
- After logging in, carefully fill out the application form.
- Upload all the necessary documents.
- Submit the form.

Documents Required
- Scanned Photograph (less than 100 KB)
- Scanned Signature (less than 100 KB)
- Scanned copy of relevant Educational Qualification (less than 200 KB)
- Scanned Copy of Experience Certificate (if any) (less than 200 KB)
- Scanned Copy of Category Certificate, if SC/ST/OBC (less than 200 KB)
IGNOU Re-Registration Admission Process
For admission to the January 2025 session, you need to apply for re registration. Follow the steps given to apply for IGNOU admission 2025.
- Visit IGNOU site: ignou.ac.in/Default.aspx

- Tick the check box and click on ?Proceed for re-registration".
- Enter your enrollment number and password.
- Click on Login.

- Carefully fill out the application form.
- Submit it.
IGNOU Admission Status
Once you have submitted the application form, you can check your admission status from ?Know Your Status? option. You will know whether your application is ?pending? or ?approved?. However, IGNOU will inform you about your candidature within two months via email and text message.
IGNOU Admission: Courses and Fees
IGNOU offers a wide range of UG, PG, and PhD programs. Apart from these, you can also apply for Certificate and Diploma courses offered in different fields of study. The courses range from 6 months to 1 year. You can check IGNOU Courses and Fees, along with eligibility and selection of various programs.
Courses | Duration and Fees | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
BA | Duration: 3 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 4.5k-10.6K | 10+2 Merit Based |
BBA | Duration: 3 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 10K-20K | 10+2 Merit Based |
BEd | Duration: 2-4 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 55K | 10+2 IGNOU Entrance Test |
BCom | Duration: 3 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 4.5K-8.1K | 10+2 Merit Based |
BSc | Duration: 3 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 6K-43.5K | 10+2 Merit Based |
MSc | Duration: 2 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 7K-27.6K | Graduation Merit Based |
MA | Duration: 2 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 7.7K-12.8K | Graduation Merit Based |
MBA | Duration: 2 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 8.9K-15.5K | Graduation with 50% Merit Based |
MCom | Duration: 2 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 9.3K | Graduation Merit Based |
MCA | Duration: 2 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 25K | Graduation with Mathematics Merit Based |
PhD | Duration: 3 Years | Post Graduation with 55% (50% for the reserved category) UGC-NET, IGNOU PhD Entrance Test |