Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) conducts its Convocation each year at the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Convention Centre, IGNOU HQ, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, along with simultaneous ceremonies at all Regional Centres across India and selected overseas centres. The University held its 38th Convocation on 5 March 2025 for students who successfully completed their programmes in the December 2023 and June 2024 Term-End Examination (TEE) sessions. A recorded webcast of the event is available through IGNOU’s official channels.
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IGNOU 38th Convocation 2025 – Live Updates
Many students eagerly await each convocation to receive their original degree certificates. IGNOU opened the online registration for the 38th Convocation for all eligible learners, and fees were payable online only.
Students who completed their programme in the December 2023 or June 2024 sessions were eligible for the 38th Convocation.
Missed registration? Students who were unable to register for the convocation can still apply to receive their degree certificate by post through the IGNOU Degree Delivery Portal.
Clarification: Students who missed registration for the 37th or any earlier convocation can also register on the Degree Delivery Portal and pay the requisite fee (if applicable) to receive their certificate from IGNOU Head Office or the respective Regional Centre.
IGNOU 38th Convocation 2025: Dates & Venue
The University organized the 38th Convocation at IGNOU’s main campus in New Delhi, with parallel events held at Regional Centres across the country. The convocation was also broadcast live through official channels.
| Events | Official Dates & Details |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Online Registration | January 2025 |
| Last Date of Online Registration | 25 February 2025 |
| Fees for IGNOU Convocation | Rs. 600 per certificate (Degree/Diploma) and Rs. 200 per certificate (PG Certificate/Certificate) |
| Date of IGNOU 38th Convocation | 5 March 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Convocation Timing | 11:00 AM |
| Venue | IGNOU Headquarters, New Delhi, and respective Regional Centres |
| Chief Guest of Convocation | Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Education Minister of India |
| Dress Code for Male Candidates | White or cream-coloured Indian attire |
| Dress Code for Female Candidates | White or cream-coloured Salwar Kameez, Sari, or Kurta set |
Note: Eligible students were required to register within the deadline to ensure timely issuance of their certificates. Students who missed registration can now apply through the Degree Delivery Portal to receive their certificates.
Who is Eligible for the 38th Convocation?
All candidates who successfully completed their degree or diploma programmes in the Term-End Examinations held in December 2023 and June 2024 were eligible to register for the 38th Convocation and receive their original degree certificates.
Where to Attend the 38th Convocation?
Learners were invited to attend the convocation at their respective Regional Centres or the IGNOU Headquarters as per their registration details.
Students who opted not to attend in person but paid the registration fee will receive their certificates by post after the convocation.
IGNOU Convocation Registration Procedure 2025
Registration for the 38th Convocation was conducted online. Candidates needed to log in using their 9-digit or 10-digit enrollment number, fill out the registration form, and pay the fee online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
For non-registered or undelivered cases: Students can now apply through the IGNOU Degree Delivery Portal to receive their certificates by post after paying the applicable fee.
IGNOU Convocation Fee 2025
- Rs. 600 per certificate for PhD, MPhil, Master’s, Bachelor’s, PG Diploma, and Diploma programmes.
- Rs. 200 per certificate for PG Certificate and Certificate programmes.
For students who completed Certificate or PG Certificate programmes between the 20th and 33rd Convocations, there is no fee for receiving certificates. Those who completed during the 34th to 38th Convocations must pay Rs. 200 per certificate.
IGNOU Convocation Status 2025
Students who registered online can print their acknowledgement after successful payment of the convocation fee. If the acknowledgement is not visible immediately, IGNOU advises students to wait up to 48 hours before trying again.
IGNOU Degree Certificate Not Received?
If you missed the convocation registration or have not yet received your certificate, you can still obtain it using the following steps:
- Visit the IGNOU Degree Delivery Portal (for 20th to 38th Convocations) and apply online.
- Verify whether your certificate is available at your Regional Centre or Headquarters.
- Pay the requisite fee (if applicable).
- For payment-related queries, contact 011-29572209 or email convocation_feequery@ignou.ac.in
- For Certificate or PG Certificate queries, contact 011-29572224 or email convocation@ignou.ac.in
- For Degree or Diploma queries, contact your Regional Centre.
IGNOU Convocation 2025: FAQs
Q1. Can I obtain my degree certificate without registering for the convocation?
No. Registration is mandatory to receive the original IGNOU degree certificate. If you missed the registration window, you can apply through the Degree Delivery Portal.
Q2. Is it possible to apply for convocation offline?
No. All registrations and payments must be completed online.
Q3. Do I have to attend the convocation in person to get my certificate?
No. Attendance is not compulsory. Your degree certificate will be sent to you by post if you selected that option during registration.
Q4. Who was eligible for the 38th Convocation?
Students who completed their programmes in the December 2023 and June 2024 Term-End Examinations.
Q5. What were the convocation fees for 2025?
Rs. 600 per degree/diploma and Rs. 200 per certificate.
Q6. Who was the Chief Guest of the 38th Convocation?
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Education Minister of India.
Q7. When was the IGNOU 38th Convocation held?
On 5 March 2025, at IGNOU Headquarters, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, and Regional Centres across India.
Sir
I’m a student of MARD I want to apply for convocation but the registration was already closed…please sir tell me how to get to register for this 31st convocation.my enrollment no. Is 127695150.. it’s very urgent to get my original master certificates…
Dear sir
Please tell me when is the 31 conversation going to be held I am waiting for very long time
I also want to know if I can bring any guest
Who can take my video
What is the dress code for this
Date and time
My birthday is on 25 th October
I am a working teacher in st Mary school
I have needed original certificate of B. Ed. I have applied for the 31st convocation. But when will be the 31st of convocation.
I have paid the fee 600 for the certificate when I will get?
Respected Sir
I Have completed my bcom AF in the month of december 2017 and i am need of my original mark sheet and the degree so let me the procedure for the same.
I have completed my Post Graduation Diploma in International Business and I forgot to register for 31st convocation. I heard some of the certificates that are except for registration. Is it necessary for registration for getting PGDIB certificate?
Sir/Madam,
Good evening! I have applied for 31st Convocation. I gave mailing address as my Home Town Address. Could you please inform me what will be the probable date of receiving the Award Certificate. I have completed my M.A(English).
Sir i have completed my bca programme in dec 2017. Am i eligible to register in 31st convocation program??? Becoz i entered my enrolment number to fill the form but it says that this enrolment number doesn’t exists…so i want to ask that if i am eligible or not
You are not eligible
sir i filled up the form for convocation but yet not getting acknowledgement. I already paid 600 rs from icici bank but it says that amont nt received I also called to given number but they didn’t picked the call.I also mailed but not get any reply pl. help me my enr.no 151085181
Programme Bed
Name sharanjit kaur
I am Priyanka having Registration Number 220933463/08/2010, i have mailed to concerned person about issuing marksheet even that they are not issuing mark sheet after 2 months they revert will proceed. if they reply after 2 months for proceed then how much time they will take to issue mark sheet.
Your Good office not ready to pick call. poor service provided by you.
please issue mark sheet as earliest.
Sir i am very happy.but I wait convocation in ignou university.I want degree certificate.kindly help me regarding the same..thanks….sir
sir i filled up the form for convocation but yet not getting acknowledgement. I already paid for it but it says that amont nt received I also called to given number but they didn’t picked the call.I also mailed but not get any reply pl. help me my enr.no 151085181
Programme Bed
Sir i’m anil kumar kamath I want to register for 31st convocation but the page is still not activated . kindly help me regarding the same . when will i able to register for 31st convocation kindly i request u tell me urgently,
Sir i forgot to register in 31st convocation. Now the dates are already gone.Sir I want to register for 31st convocation but the page is still not activated . kindly help me regarding the same . when will i able to register for 31st convocation
when will be the list of gold medalist in 31 convocation will be out? please help me with this list
Sir
I have completed my PGDOM and MBA (Operations Management) and I have received the Original certificates in the 30th Convocation at Cochin. But after the improvement result, total percentage of marks and Division are changed and I have got provisional certificates. Please send me the procedure for getting the original certificates after the improvement as early as possible. My enrollment number is 125938603, Cochin-14, study centre: 1407.Can I get the certificate in 31st convocation? When will be the convocation? I COULDN’T REGISTER IN THE 31st CONVOCATION.IT DISPLAYS AS “ENROLMENT NUMBER IS NOT FOUND”.Please take necessary steps to add me in the 31st convocation.Please send me the correct procedure for getting new certificates. I already send many e-mails, but I didn’t not get any correct reply. So please help me
same here bro please tell me if u found a way please i am also facing same issue
I am ma psychology passed out student last year is it mandatory for me to pay 600/- for 31 convocation ignou
I`M RAVI KUMAR MY ENROLLMENT NUMBER IS 118561714.I HAVE COMLETED BTMEVI IN DEC 2016.I HAVE APPLIED FOR 31ST CONVOCATION, BUT STATUS SHOWING THAT ATTENDING CONVOCATION :N ,BUT I WANT TO ATTEND CONVOCATION. PLEASE HELP ME.
This is to bring to your notice that I vinoth balasubramanian reg no 159639046 passed PGDSLM in the year June 2016 however I completed my ECP in May 2017 after requesting to keep ECP.
After several times informing RC Mumbai my grade card was updated and I got my certificate in August 2017. By this time I paid my convocation certificate amount of 600 in 30th convocation as told to us to pay for June 2016 passout. I scored 87.69%
Now 31 convocation regISTRATION going on and it is said to pay fees of 600 and ALSO I want to know about gold medallist in my subject
Sir i have complete MA(RD) from your institution in the year 2017 but sir till today i have not got my marksheet and certificate. When i try to register for convocation through online but it show you are not eligible. Sir how can i get my certificate and marksheet and how can i apply for convocation
I am hardeep kaur . My enrollment number is 146457475. I have completed B. A . In june 2017. When will 31 convocation held?
When will IGNOU prepare the list of eligible candidates for the purposes of the 31st convocation
I have completed my B.Ed in Ignou distance education.. I have received provision and mark sheet..I finished in the year of Dec 2016.when i have to apply for convocation…kindly send the details
I have qualified MEG on June 2017 session, I need ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE now,
So, kindly suggest me the date of convocation, and date of apply
Namastey sir, sir maine 2016 main BA complete ki thi maine 31th convocation 2018 ke liye apply karna hai degree ke liye convocation ki kya date hai.
Hello I’m Manisha Basak.My enrollment number is 130629370.I have passed the BSc major in chemistry in June 2017 and have received the provisional certificate.please inform me about the 31st convocation where about. Thank you
I haven’t registered and now registertion has been closed so plzz tell me what i do???
hi pooja
abhi to registration start hi nhi huva 31 st convocation ka .
Ok thnxx
Sir I want to register for 31st convocation but the page is still not activated . kindly help me regarding the same . when will i able to register for 31st convocation
Can you seriously provide a link of online Registration of convocation form?
Sneha J
Below email reply I received from IGNOU:
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Those students who have completed their programme in December, 2016 and June, 2017, may eligible for award of degree or diploma in ensuing 31st convocation. 31st convocation date is not yet decided. After deciding the date it will be appeared on IGNOU Website. It will be held in any time in July or August, 2018. Please wait.
When will it prepare the list of eligible candidates for the purposes of the 31st convocation
31 st convocation program kb hoga kisi ko pata hai kya
Hii,
I am seema Hallepurge. I have completed my BCA in 2016 and i did’t know about the convocation process to get my original ceritifiacate,And i was busy in my marriage also .so,that’ way i was not able to get details about it. can i apply for the convocation of 2018 to get my degree in my current location? can i apply for the convocation in this month?please reply
How can one register for the 31ST IGNOU convocation
I am ignou student.my enrol no is 092166908 .I had completed my degree in 2016 .I didnt get my provisional certificate yet.I need to go further studies.so I request you to send my provisional or original certificate soon in a way to join MA english with ignou in this acadamic year.please reply.
I vinoth balasubramanian reg no 159639046 passed PGDSLM in the year June 2016 however I completed my ECP in May 2017 after requesting to keep ECP.
After several times informing RC Mumbai my grade card was Not updated and I got my certificate in August 2017. By this time I paid my convocation certificate amount of 600 in 30th convocation as told to us to pay for June 2016 passout. I scored 87.69%
I got the mail from RC Mumbai saying that I will get certificate in 2018 as I have paid earlier and mentioned about coming for convocation. Will I get my certificate posted or I need to come to Delhi to receive.
Few questions I wanted to know:
when would I get my certificate also am I eligible for gold medal.? When we will get the list of eligible candidates online? My grade card shows not completed but I got grade card and provisional
Hi sir can you please update me the
Convocation date time
Guest no
Place time
Sholud I fill up the form
When form open for 31st convocations online registration
Ignou is updating online system . it will we online soon with in march. You can fill form online.
Dear Sir
Till date (29/03/2018) the site of the 31st convocations online registration does not opened
from which date the Online registration procedure will be available for the same..??
Any tentative date & schedule for the 31st convocations available so far..??
When will 31st convocation held.pls reply
Hi,
I have completed BA in June 2015 received provisional degree certificate but not received original final degree certificate yet.Also not received any convocation related communication.Please suggest.
Enrolment no : 105058182
Regards,
Ravinderjit Singh Gill
Contact regional center
sir
I completed M.COM program
how i submit application for original certificate.
application form can’t see on the website
formA can’t get.
Hello i m student of ignou. My enrolment number is 145576833. I completed my PGDIBO course. I have paid rs 600 for 30th convocation. But i did not get my convocation certificate. So please send my original certificate very soon.
Sir Maine 30th convocation mein degree certificate apply Kiya Tha online fee payment hui thi but show nai ho rahi hai Name Aman Mahajan enrollment number 116290340
Sir I have forgotten to register for 30th convocation. Please let me know how can I get my certificate of B. ED
Sir i forgot to register in 30th convocation. Now the dates are already gone. Please help me.
Please send me 30conviction form……
Hppatel2711@gmail.com… Please.. Because online registration is closed..
My name is karthikeyan. My enrolment number is 142582323. I complete my b.ed course. I paid rs 600 for 30th convocation. But i did not get my convocation certificate. So please send my convocation certificate very soon.
Hello, I am student of IGNOU and completed the BCOMAF course and i have paid the 600 fee(mentioned NO convocation) for my certificate still i did not get any original certificate from IGNOU, please let me know the status of my certificate disbursement.
Hello Sir
I am Anjali Rai from Sikkim and my course is DELEd 2014-2015 is unable to registered for 30th convocation because online registration is already closed by the centre and my DELEd Enrolment is 141371255 and my home address is Ralang Namlung Village South Sikkim pin no.737139 pls help
Sir i forgot to register in 30th convocation. Now the dates are already gone. Please help me.sadhana sahoo
i think you collect your certificate from your respective regional center
You go to your RC and demand the same
I forgot to apply for the 33rd convocation now what shall I do. Please let me know
Maene 33rd convocation ke liye fee pay ki he jo ki aaj 17 th feb ko hona he mae 29 RC Rajghat ki st hu ,mujhe kahan jana chahiye
What will we get in convocation
U have to wait for 31 convocation link will be available between July to August…
I am not getting my bed 31st convocation i fill all correct information in online but i cant get my certificate
I am Indu Bala inrolment no 140276786 program BSW I received my provisional certificate July 2018 but my convocation registeration not successful why? When we attended convocation and get original degree please answer me.
sir i filled up the form for convocation but yet not getting acknowledgement. I already paid for it but it says that amont nt received I also called to given number but they didn’t picked the call.I also mailed but not get any reply pl. help me my enr.no is 141366239 BA batch 2016 Dec.
Same here.. Wht i can do now.
Sir, my enrollment number 130348350.passed the exam 2017 .provisional certificate received but original certificate not received by mail. Pls suggest me,
I also from Sikkim, but now at delhi
I AM KUNTAL CHATTERJEE .A STUDENT FROM IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE KOLKATA BIKASH BHAWAN (B.A MAJOR IN ENGLISH)BEARING ENROLLMENT NUMBER 110962787.I HAVE COMPLETED MY DEGREE AND RECEIVED A PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ON APRIL 2014, WHICH HAS THE VALIDITY OF 1 YEAR ONLY..I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY CONVOCATION LETTER YET..SO I AM UNABLE TO COLLECT THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.HOW CAN I GET THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.
PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AND GIVE ME ANY SOLUTION TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE..CONTACT DETAILS -KUNTALCHATTERJEE1991@GMAIL.COM
MOB-9804629391
AN EARLY REPLY WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED
If you are facing any problem from stating of any course till getting final certificate u must b go through the programme guide of your selective courses…all solutions are there .I am also a student of IGNOU i am using my programe guide to get more solution about my subject ,exam,certificate etc..
They should send this by post (if u have submitted the relevant fee).if not then u should approach your regional centre.,surely with ur documents.
Kya aapko certificate mila.or 31 convocation kab hoga.plzzz kuch jaante ho to btaao.
nahi hoga 31st convocation is canceled. collect your degree from your regional center
Me too not in receive degree certificate what is the solution?
Sir i have registered for IGNOU 33 convocation and printed the acknowledgement but i haven’t received any invitation till now so what to do should I go to venue or not…. Pls reply as soon as possible.
I also face this prob…..
I have registered 32 convocation and necessary amount has been paid rs.600 for degree certificate but till today not received my mba degree certificate. My enrollment id is 112059477
They have no arrangements for sitting they just want to collect money from all and fill their pockets. My 5 friends all we did registration for 33 rd convocation but didnt get any invitation.
Me too
Now we can just hope that they will send it by post ✌✌