IGNOU December 2026 Exam Form: Extended to 7 Oct Without Late Fee
Exam-form update — 2 October 2026: IGNOU extended the December 2026 TEE examination-form schedule to 7 October 2026 without late fee. The late-fee window is 8–15 October 2026 with a ₹1,100 late fee. Use the official examination-form route and save the acknowledgement and payment receipt.
Last reviewed: 3 October 2026.
Current status: The December 2026 TEE exam form is open. The current no-late-fee deadline is 7 October 2026, replacing the earlier 30 September date shown in older notices. A ₹1,100 late-fee window follows from 8 to 15 October 2026.
December 2026 exam-form schedule
| Period | Current position |
|---|---|
| Up to 7 October 2026 | Submit within the extended no-late-fee window |
| 8–15 October 2026 | ₹1,100 late fee applies in addition to applicable examination fee |
| Official route | IGNOU Examination Portal |
Who should submit the exam form?
Eligible learners intending to appear in the December 2026 TEE should submit the examination form for their eligible registered course codes. Admission, re-registration, assignments and the examination form are separate processes.
How to submit correctly
- Open the official IGNOU examination portal.
- Confirm that the form is for the December 2026 TEE.
- Verify enrolment number, programme and registered course codes.
- Select only eligible papers.
- Review the examination fee and any applicable late fee shown by the official system.
- Complete payment once.
- Save the acknowledgement, transaction reference and selected-paper list.
Exam form vs other IGNOU processes
| Process | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Re-registration | Continues an existing learner into the next eligible semester/year. |
| Assignment/project | Separate academic component with course/programme-specific requirements. |
| TEE exam form | Applies to appear in eligible December 2026 TEE papers. |
| Date sheet | Shows the examination schedule. |
| Hall ticket | Candidate-specific examination document/centre details when released. |
Payment deducted but status pending
Do not immediately make a duplicate payment. Preserve the bank/UPI reference, wait for the portal/payment status to update, and follow the current official instructions if the transaction ultimately fails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current last date without late fee?
The extended no-late-fee deadline for the December 2026 TEE exam form is 7 October 2026.
What happens after 7 October?
The notified late-fee window runs from 8 to 15 October 2026 with a ₹1,100 late fee, in addition to applicable examination fees.
Is re-registration the same as submitting the exam form?
No. Re-registration continues your programme; the TEE exam form applies for eligible examination papers.
Do I need to select individual course codes?
Yes. Verify your eligible registered course codes carefully before payment.
Where should I submit the December 2026 exam form?
Use the official IGNOU examination portal/current official examination-form route.
What if payment is deducted but status is pending?
Keep the transaction reference and check the official payment/form status before making another payment.
Should I keep the acknowledgement?
Yes. Save the final acknowledgement, payment receipt and list of selected course codes.
Is the date sheet the same as the exam form?
No. The exam form is your examination application; the date sheet is the schedule.
When will I need the hall ticket?
Download the applicable hall ticket when IGNOU releases it and verify your course codes and examination centre.
Can I rely on the old 30 September deadline?
No. The current extension supersedes that date for the December 2026 exam-form schedule.
Can IGNOU revise the schedule again?
Official dates can be revised, so check the latest IGNOU notice and live portal before payment.
Official sources
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