IGNOU Important Dates Sep 2026: 30 Sep Admission, Re-Registration & Exam Form
Last reviewed: 22 September 2026. Three major IGNOU deadlines now converge on 30 September 2026: July 2026 fresh admission for eligible notified programmes, July 2026 re-registration with a ₹200 late fee, and the December 2026 TEE examination form without late fee. Students should not rely on the earlier 15 September deadline because IGNOU officially extended admission and re-registration on 16 September.
Current important dates
| Student task | Current position | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Admission — July 2026 | 30 September 2026 for notified ODL/Online programmes, except semester-based and certificate programmes under the extension notice | Check programme availability and complete the application on the official admission portal. |
| Re-Registration — July 2026 | 30 September 2026 with ₹200 late fee | Complete re-registration and retain payment acknowledgement. |
| December 2026 TEE exam form | 30 September 2026 without late fee | Submit the examination form through the official IGNOU service and verify selected course codes. |
| Assignments | Course/session-specific | Check the current assignment PDF for your exact programme and course code. |
| June 2026 result/Grade Card | Updates continue course-wise | Check result and Grade Card separately if a component is pending. |
Why the 30 September cluster matters
Admission, re-registration and the TEE exam form are different services. A student can therefore complete one and still miss another. Continuing learners should not mistake re-registration for an exam form, and newly admitted students should not assume an admission application automatically registers them for a later TEE.
Fresh admission extension
IGNOU's Student Registration Division announced on 16 September 2026 that the July 2026 fresh-admission deadline is extended to 30 September 2026 for notified ODL and Online programmes, excluding semester-based and certificate programmes under that extension. Applicants should verify that the intended programme is actually open before paying.
Re-registration extension
The official re-registration portal currently states that July 2026 re-registration has been extended to 30 September 2026 with a ₹200 late fee. Re-registration is for continuing learners registering for the next semester/year where applicable.
December 2026 TEE exam form
IGNOU's Student Evaluation Division states that the online December 2026 TEE examination form is open and the last date is 30 September 2026 without late fee. Before submitting, match the course codes with your valid registration and current examination requirements.
Assignment dates are course-specific
Do not assume that the 30 September dates above automatically apply to every assignment. Assignment submission dates can vary by programme, course and session. Open the current official assignment PDF for the exact course code and follow the applicable instructions.
How to avoid missing a deadline
- List admission/re-registration, exam form and assignments as separate tasks.
- Verify each task on the official IGNOU portal responsible for that service.
- Confirm the notice applies to your session, programme and course.
- Complete payment/submission before the final hours.
- Save the acknowledgement and payment/submission proof.
- For local activities, also check your Regional Centre or Learner Support Centre.
Related guides
- IGNOU Admission July 2026
- IGNOU Re-Registration July 2026
- IGNOU December 2026 Exam Form
- IGNOU Assignment Guide
Frequently asked questions
What is the current July 2026 re-registration deadline?
30 September 2026 with a ₹200 late fee, according to the official re-registration portal.
What is the fresh-admission deadline?
30 September 2026 for the notified ODL and Online programmes covered by the extension, except semester-based and certificate programmes.
What is the December 2026 TEE exam-form deadline without late fee?
IGNOU states that the last date is 30 September 2026 without late fee.
Does one 30 September submission cover all three services?
No. Admission, re-registration and the TEE exam form are separate processes.
Official sources
IGNOUStatus.in is an independent student-help website. Official IGNOU sources prevail if a date changes.
More Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I verify the latest information?
Use the relevant official IGNOU portal or notice linked in this article.
Can dates or procedures change?
Yes. Check the latest official notice before acting.
What details should I keep ready?
Keep enrolment details, programme and course codes and acknowledgements.
What if the portal shows a different status?
Treat the live official portal as the operational source and preserve evidence if needed.
Should I rely on an old deadline?
No. Verify the current session and latest official deadline.
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