The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline for January 2026 re-registration for students enrolled in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes. Eligible learners can now complete the process till January 31, 2026, the university said on Friday.
Students can now submit their re-registration applications through the official Samarth portal at ignou.samarth.edu.in.
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In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), IGNOU said: “The last date of submission of Online Re-registration form for January, 2026 session extended till 31st January, 2026 for all programmes offered in ODL and Online mode.”
The last date of submission of Online Re-registration form for January, 2026 session extended till 31st January, 2026 for all programmes offered in ODL and Online mode.https://t.co/OQFGyt3yTy
— IGNOU (@OfficialIGNOU) January 16, 2026
The extension has been granted to help students who were unable to complete the process within the earlier deadline due to personal or technical reasons.
What re-registration means for students?
Re-registration is mandatory for continuing students who wish to proceed to the next academic term. By following this process, learners can update their personal information, choose courses for the upcoming semester or year, and can pay the required programme fees.
The facility applies only to students already enrolled in IGNOU programmes and does not include fresh admissions.
University officials have advised students to complete the process well before the revised deadline to avoid last-minute issues related to payment or portal access.
IGNOU is one of the country’s largest open universities, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate programmes through distance and online modes.
