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 am applying for BA degree at 35 convocation but payment is not done there is some issue regarding payment. What should I do??
I completed MCA from IGNOU in 2005 December. I haven’t taken Convocation certificate / Original Degree certificate. How do I apply to get the Certificate?
My enrol no. 145961004 passed MCOM in 2019 December. How can i receive my final certificates. Please reply.
Sir-
I unable to register for convocation via online. What should I do ?
Please help on the same?
Thanks,
Josmi Jose
Sir/ Madam,
My name is Sasmita Padhi , I have completed post graduate in 2019 December, I already registered for 33 & 34 convocation in month of December .But yet I didn`t get my MA degree. I have paid 600 fees . My enrollment number-178141188, and payment control number-390271.
please assist me with my degree.
Sir, I have completed my MA Hindi but forgot to apply for convocation. Now it says closed. Kindly help me out to get my degree. Can I go to the RC and pay the fee.
Sir /Madem,how to get Masters degree certificate
I have completed my Masters in 2016,but not yet received my certificate….
I m not able to register in 34th convocation as it is closed. I Need urgent my degree certificate as I have selected in government job.Please help. I passed my degree programme in 2012.Pls guide me .
I have completed my master’s degree in 2050 and now I am applying for the degree online but it’s showing that I have to pay 1200rs. Bt most of my classmates pay only 600 why??
The 34th convocation registration is not working for me. I have completed my program in Dec 2019.
Could you please suggest
If registration closed, is there any chance to reopen?
My name is Jaydip Kanango ( Enrol no 121490416 for MP). How do I get my final certificate. Pls advise.
मैंने 2014 में ग्रेजुएशन पास किया था और 2020 में पास की है और दीक्षांत समारोह के लिए आवेदन नहीं कर पाया , अब हमें ओरिजिनल सर्टिफिकेट कैसे प्राप्त होगा??
I have completed my BEd degree successfully. Degree certificate is not issed to me till date so plz help me to get original degree certificate. My enrollment number is_184394880
Name :Mohammed Rafiq Khatana
From j&k Baramulla district.
Sir,
I completed my M. Com in 2017.but i not applied the convocation certificate. So i need my convocation certificate. How can i apply in 2017?
Pls give me a solution..
Sir,
I have completed my BA in Dec 2013, but I have not applied for convocation certificate. I need my degree certificate. Please give me solution how can I get my certificate.
Thankyou.
I passed English major B A exam in Dec 2019 even today I don’t have convocation certificate my enrollment no 170195511 please reply when I get my convocation certificate please send me as fast as you may possible
Yours faithfully
H S Shobha
Recently i have completed the course in 26aug 2021. After that what i have to do so that i get original certificate?
I have registered online in 34th convocation. I have paid the fees Rs.600. But is going to be about one month still I have not received my certificate.
I was supposed to register in 34th convocation, but i missed the date. I had emailed ignou several times earlier but received no reply. Kindly guide what can i do now?
Dear sir I have completed my graduation from EPS Maj in 2019 and register 34 convocation but still I didn’t receive degree and certificate.What can I do?
Hlow sir.,
I am completing my ba 2019 from ignou. Now what is the procedure of original degree. Plz reply fast I want my degree as well as possible.
Sir, how can I get original MBA certificate.i completed the course 2019.Already I got duplicate certificates..but for official use I needed original one..is it possible to get post..because I’m from kodagu, karnataka.
Hello sir,
I’m Jyoti Sharma, I completed my BCOM degree from IGNOU my enrollment no. Is 165290870. Because of lockdown I’m not registered for 34 convocation. What can I do now for registration in convocation ? Please help me
Sir iam registered 33 rd convocation
But i did not get my certificate.
What i do
Pls reply
I no register for 34 convocation, now I want for registration
Hi,
Already registered for 34 convocations on March 21(paid 1200) still have not been received my degree which was supposed to be by post. Kindly revert when will I receive my originals. Enrollment – 181087920, programme code- MCOMPGDIBO
Please guide properly link is not working. Plz send the convocation form to get it fix.
sir
i have completed my BA degree course in the year of 2019 february 22 and with two certificate like marksheet or provisional certificate which i have l.
i want my original BA certificate how can i get that.
Can apply convocation from different centre??
Convocation link is not working plz its open.
I already registered for 34th convocation in month of mar 2021. I didn’t get my MCOM degree. Now my status showing not registered. I have paid 600 fees in march and degree not received till today. I have control number for mar payment. My enrollment no is 175294028 and payment control number 109232.
Please assist me with my degree.
I registered for my MSO degree certificate on 7 March 21 for 34 th convocation. I did not get my certificate till now. My control no is 131157 and enrollment no is 165363441.I still didn’t get any dispatch information from ignou. I need it urgently
Please assist for my degree certificate.
Regards
I still did not get the the degree by post please assist for my degree enrollment no.-179220057
Sir, I registered myself in 34th convocation for degree certificate but have not received yet
Plz help
Dear sir, My name is saraswathi. I have already registered for 34th convocation on 30.3.2021and paid fee of 600, but not received my original certificate, please help me sir.
Enrollment no.145037107
Programme code. BCA
You have to register for dispatching the certificate in convocation portal again it will ask for any address change and Inperson or post delivery options
I have already applied for 34 convocation in April but I still haven’t received my degree I did even mail then but haven’t really received any reply.
How to go about it further?
Kindly help.
I got my certificate today.
Thank you sir.
,I am Maneesh Kallazhi. (Roll number-084181) [3 Years-2008-2011]. I completed my studies successfully and now looking to join the higher institution for specialized studies. I was not able to collect my course completion certificate due to some personal reasons .Therefore, I would kindly wish to bring to your attention for an advise on my current situation to get my course completion certificate at the earliest.
same problem here.
I have already registered for 34th convocation on 10.03.2021. Now the site is re-open for registration but when I am checking for registration status it shows that I have not registered.
Sir please do the needful as soon as possible.
just wait you will receive soon…same problem with me..plz read new re-opened form , alredy mentioned who had alredy paid needed to wait…but i have issue why acknowledgement slip not opened…
Hello Laxmipriya,
When did you register yourself for 34th convocation. I am not able to register myself. Kindly reply.
I have registered for 34th convocation in the month of Feb 2021 and paid fee of Rs 600/- unfortunately I haven’t printed out the Acknowledgement. I’m not received the original certificate yet . Programme. MEG
Reg.no. 160280069
Did you get your degree certificate
I have registered for 34 convocation certificate but not received my certificate. How will I get the status of my dispatch certificate.
I had applied for BA degree certificate and also registered at 34 convocation nearly a month ago but still not received my degree certificate by post .
But my marks card and provisional certificate received within 2 weaks
I have pass my BTS in TEE-2019, still I have not received any document through post like grade card, provisional Certificate, now due to pandemic how can I get my original documents along with Degree through by hand. Please Guide.
Hello Laxmipriya,
When did you register yourself for 34th convocation. I am not able to register myself.
Hi Nishtha
I registered on 10th March for 34th convocation.
I applied for ത്തെ convocation certificate but have not yet got what to do?
My programm : BSC Zoology
My enroll no.152699938
I have registered for convocation certificate but till now i have not received it
Programme :MAH
How can I check the postal status for delivery of this certificate?
I have registered for convocation certificate but till now i have not received it
Programme :MAH
I already paid 600 rupee but not receive my certificate
My Enr no 161446608 anuja bhanudas biradar
34th convocation
My ignou Mark sheet not received,my enrollment number is A20303873, convocation is completed
My name is kuldeep singh maine 2 month pehle degree ke liye apply kiya tha Abhi Tak degree nhi aayi sir please inform me my roll no is 167522736
I have registered for 34th convocation certificate but still I haven’t got any response (certificate) through postal. So what shall I do?
How will I get the certificate dispatcher status?
Same problem facing here😔
I even emailed them but got no response.😔
within 2 weeks you will get your degree at you address. dispatch is in process.
May I know will degree be available at Regional center also?
if it will be delivered to my inlaws residence. they will not give it to me.
Maina March main apply kiya th abhi tk nhi mila degree
I’m also suffering about my degree certificate till now I didn’t receive it. mine is 34th convocation please any one tell me how to get my degree certificate
I am registration 34th convocation but i can not receive my certificated. What can i do.
How can I apply for my “MP” degree to be received through post as 34th online convocation registration is showing closed?
What is the process to apply for it?
Dear sir, madam My name is Ansari Mohsim raza mobin my enrollment number ,158434899 can I apply after four months there lockdown now my grade card completed but not received my final degree certificate please help me sir madam
My name is Mohd Ayoub Shahri my enrollment no. Is 175581257 i have completed my MSO degree in December -2019 and have applied to Online convocation and pay Rs 600 online but not received degree yat sir what to do now please inform me
प्रिय महोदय मैं दिनेश कुमार सिंह BA का छात्र हूं मैं सभी बिषय में पास कर चुका लेकिन अभी तक मेंरा कोई सर्टिफिकेट नहीं मिला आप से अनुरोध है कि BA का फाइनल सर्टिफिकेट भेजने का क्रपया करें अनुक्रमांक 157486680 है पता गांव। कुरुन थाना भंडरिया जिला गढ़वा झारखण्ड पिन कोड 822127