IGNOU extends January 2026 session application deadline for online programmes

The Indira Gandhi National Open University has extended the registration deadline for the January 2026 session. Earlier, the deadline was February 28, but now, the University will close the registration for its online programmes on March 15. The extension is only for online programmes, not for certificate and semester-based programmes.

Prospective candidates are advised to complete and submit their application forms well before the March 15 deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Further details are available on the official IGNOU website at



ignou.ac.in.

IGNOU is offering multiple academic programmes across disciplines. At the undergraduate level, the programmes include Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), along with honours and specialised streams.

The postgraduate programmes include MBA, Master of Arts (MA) in various specialisations, Master of Computer Applications (MCA), and Master of Commerce (MCom).