IGNOU has officially continued the fee support/exemption scheme for SC/ST learners for the July 2025 admission cycle. Eligible candidates in specific undergraduate programmes can claim fee support by uploading their documents during online admission or as directed by their Regional Centre. Re-registering SC/ST students who availed exemption earlier remain eligible as per the latest notifications.
IGNOU Fee Reimbursement / Exemption Form 2025
For fresh admission in the July 2025 cycle (eligible UG programmes), learners choose the SC/ST Fee Exemption option on the online admission portal and upload the required certificates. Some Regional Centres also publish a Registration Form for Fee Reimbursement under SCSP/TSP (mainly for specific cases and re-registration). Check your RC announcement page for the current form and instructions.
IGNOU provides this support to widen access to higher education for marginalized communities. The scheme’s 2025 continuation and operational details were reconfirmed via University notifications and Regional Centre circulars.
Eligibility (July 2025)
Category: Applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category and upload a valid caste certificate.
Family Income: Annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh (FY 2024-25 for July 2025 fresh applicants). Upload a valid income certificate as per your State’s norms.
Eligible Programmes (Fresh Admission): Select Undergraduate General programmes in BA / BCom / BSc only (as notified for 2025 cycles).
Fees to be paid by learner (Fresh Admission):Registration Fee ₹300 (non-refundable) + Development Fee ₹200 are payable even when availing the exemption.
Re-registration: SC/ST students who availed fee exemption at fresh admission remain eligible for fee support during re-registration as per University notifications for 2025. Some RCs specify the extent of support; follow your RC’s circular.
Not Eligible: Employed applicants drawing similar benefits or learners already availing fee support from other sources for the same programme are not eligible.
IGNOU Fee Refund / Reimbursement – How to Get the Form
Visit the admission portal: ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. Choose the eligible UG programme and select the SC/ST Fee Exemption option (fresh admission).
Upload the required documents (SC/ST certificate, income certificate, ID proof) in the specified fields and complete admission by paying the applicable ₹300 registration and ₹200 development fees.
If your RC requires a separate form (mainly for re-registration/SCSP-TSP processing), download the Registration Form for Fee Reimbursement from your RC announcements page and submit it with documents at the RC within the cycle deadline.
How to Avail Fee Exemption for SC/ST (2025)
Fill the online admission application and select the SC/ST Fee Exemption option (for eligible UG programmes).
Upload: SC/ST Caste Certificate, Income Certificate (≤ ₹2.5 lakh), and other KYC documents.
Re-registration: If you availed exemption earlier, choose the fee-support option during re-registration (or follow your RC’s fee-reimbursement form process where applicable).
Note: IGNOU has reiterated the scheme for January & July 2025 cycles via official notifications; uploaded Notification No. 81 (SCSP/TSP) also confirms income criteria and RC processing instructions.
IGNOU SC/ST Free Course List 2025 (Fresh Admission)
For the fee-exemption scheme in 2025, fresh SC/ST applicants are eligible in the following Undergraduate General programmes (subject to University/RC circulars):
Bachelor of Arts (General)
Bachelor of Commerce (General)
Bachelor of Science (General)
Check the latest list and RC notices for any additions/changes for the current cycle.
Required Documents for IGNOU Fee Exemption
IGNOU ID (if already a learner) / Photo ID
SC/ST Caste Certificate (self-attested)
Income Certificate showing ≤ ₹2.5 lakh (latest FY)
Address/ID proofs (Aadhaar, etc.)
Any RC-specified form (SCSP/TSP registration form), if instructed
Important Instructions for the Fee Waiver Scheme (2025)
The scheme continues in 2025; follow University notifications and RC circulars for the July 2025 cycle timelines.
Income ceiling: ₹2.5 lakh per annum (latest FY) for fresh applicants.
Re-registering SC/ST learners who availed waiver earlier are eligible for fee support during re-registration (as per the 2025 notifications/RC circulars).
Benefits from other State/Central schemes for the same programme generally make the learner ineligible for this waiver.
Apply/submit documents before the close of the admission cycle; late claims are not entertained.
IGNOU Fee Exemption for SC/ST 2025: FAQs
Q1. Who is eligible for fee concession?
SC/ST learners with annual family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh and applying to the notified UG (General) programmes. Supporting documents must be uploaded/produced.
Q2. How do I apply?
During online admission, choose the SC/ST Fee Exemption option and upload the caste & income certificates. For re-registration/specific RC cases, follow your RC’s fee-reimbursement form instructions.
Q3. Is IGNOU completely free for SC/ST students?
The waiver applies to selected UG (General) programmes. Registration (₹300) and Development (₹200) fees are still payable. Other programmes may not be covered; check the latest RC list.
Q4. Do SC/ST students get scholarships?
IGNOU also encourages learners to use the Government of India’s National Scholarship Portal; RCs often publicize these options alongside the fee-support scheme.
103 thoughts on “IGNOU Fee Exemption for SC/ST Students 2025: Eligibility, Free Courses List”
is fee reimbursement scheme is not for Masters of computer Application student
Maine sir BA complete ki h ignou se or 2 time maine apne document b de diye h regional center me.. pr abi tk SC fees abi refund nhi hua.. 2016-2020 session h ji.. or Abi MA second year h ignou se. Uska pta nhi ki fees refind hogi ya nhi..
I have applied for certificate course in peace studies and conflict management but i didn’t received any study material option and as i belong to SC category there is also fee exemption for me … How can i get my study material? Please reply
mein reginol centre gaya tha tab unhone man kar de ke koi exemption nahe hai ab kisi student se pata laga, to mein application laker gya lakin unhone application nahe le aur man kar diya ke fee wapas nahe milege. esa nahe hona chaheye. category se hai to fee maaf hone chahey.
where can I get the reimbursement form? send me link if possible……im bscn student…..sc categories..
bscn 2nd student .2021….in this. Reimbursement eligible is there or not plz tell sir/mam
SIR MAINE MA SANSKRIT ME FORM BHARA HAI SC SE HAI TO MAINE FEES EXEMPTION KE LIYE YES TICK KIYA HAI LEKIN AAGE PROCESS ME PAYMENT MANG RAHA HAI SOLUTION BATAYE
Hello dear ,I also belong to St category and I am also having to pay for this session , as far my knowledge first during admission time you will have to pay money ,after completing ,you can claim your reimbursement fee
I have taken admission in bachelor social work now it is asking to pay 5600, I had uploaded all the documents while applying for the course, not able to visit the center due to lock down what I should do now why they are asking money I’m an sc student
I belongs to SC category.I have applied for the PGDT in IGNOU. But while filling the application form when I click on the Submit button in preview section, ask me for the final submit and do not ask for fee.Application got submitted without showing fee option
I have done bachelor degree programme ( B.A) and as well as certificate in business skills ( CBS) from Ignou.
I am belong to *sc* category. Being a sc category I have taken admission in *Diploma in business process outsourcing Finance and account ( DBPOFA). It is an offline process for sc /st candidate .
I took admision in dec session 2018 MSO master degree
Am i eligible for fee reimburshment
I have SC certificate nd my father having low income certificate certificate also
Can i apply
If i can apply
Tell me procedure
I am Mamta Rani from Hisar perusing BSC from IGNOU.I didn’t come to know about the fee reimbursement schedule.I have re registered myself in 25th March 2019 for Final year for the session 2019-20. Can I apply for fee refund? I also forget to reimbursement for the fee paid by me on 10th Oct 2017 for BSC 2nd year to appear in the exam held in Dec 2018. Could someone please tell me how to reimburse the fee now as the applying period is over..
When reimbursement Fees will be deposited please let me know. I Have submitted all the document to regional center mid of Jan 2019 still fees not received. Kindly please updated any news & deposit schedule
Sir i am late for submitting the reimbursement sc form. So i will submitting or not in 25 march. Actually mujhe nahi pata tha ki sc / or St ka form submit hota he kiya me ab march me submit kr sakti hu pls sir
Its been about 2 months since I’ve submitted my reimbursement form along with other documents attached at my RC, but the fee has got reimbursed? Can u tell me how long it will take??
I have applied for PGDHHM..am I eligible to apply for reimbursement ?? Please reply ..
What is the Last date of fee reimbursement.I have recently pay my fee for third year B Sc program.
Sir sc students
Ba degree ke kitni fees ha
I have applied for MAEDU. M I eligible to apply reimbursements?
Sc st aawedan date badaye
Reimbursement fee ka form kahang milaga ya online link baji na
Is fee exemption is available for bca program
About the fees reimbursement I don’t received yet enrollment no. / ID card. But pay the amount, while I go to the Institute and they told me that i need to fill the form through online.
I want to take admission in BA 1st year
When I can take admission?
When i’ll get that money
SIR is there distance course for post basic nursing
How to apply for scholarship sir
please provide the mail adress
All courses are eligible master nd bachelor both?
No
does a student of MA in english of sc category get fee reimbursement
IGNOU has officially continued the fee support/exemption scheme for SC/ST learners for the July 2025 admission cycle. Eligible candidates in specific undergraduate programmes can claim fee support by uploading their documents during online admission or as directed by their Regional Centre. Re-registering SC/ST students who availed exemption earlier remain eligible as per the latest notifications.
is fee reimbursement scheme is not for Masters of computer Application student
Sc student can pay any fees
Maine sir BA complete ki h ignou se or 2 time maine apne document b de diye h regional center me.. pr abi tk SC fees abi refund nhi hua.. 2016-2020 session h ji.. or Abi MA second year h ignou se. Uska pta nhi ki fees refind hogi ya nhi..
From where do i get fee reimbursement form? Could u please say the procedure for refunding the fee?
I have applied for certificate course in peace studies and conflict management but i didn’t received any study material option and as i belong to SC category there is also fee exemption for me … How can i get my study material? Please reply
mein reginol centre gaya tha tab unhone man kar de ke koi exemption nahe hai ab kisi student se pata laga, to mein application laker gya lakin unhone application nahe le aur man kar diya ke fee wapas nahe milege. esa nahe hona chaheye. category se hai to fee maaf hone chahey.
student who has taken admission in master in economics can also apply for fee reimbursement ??
Sc students ki MA ke liye kitni fee hai ???
It is available for BSCN 2nd year students ?
where can I get the reimbursement form? send me link if possible……im bscn student…..sc categories..
bscn 2nd student .2021….in this. Reimbursement eligible is there or not plz tell sir/mam
SIR MAINE MA SANSKRIT ME FORM BHARA HAI SC SE HAI TO MAINE FEES EXEMPTION KE LIYE YES TICK KIYA HAI LEKIN AAGE PROCESS ME PAYMENT MANG RAHA HAI SOLUTION BATAYE
Sir bachelor of library and information science me sc st ko fees vaps milti h kya
Is it available for BA History (Hons.) ??
Hello dear ,I also belong to St category and I am also having to pay for this session , as far my knowledge first during admission time you will have to pay money ,after completing ,you can claim your reimbursement fee
Do ST/SC student get study material after fee reimbursement? Should i have to choose option of printed material??
I have taken admission in bachelor social work now it is asking to pay 5600, I had uploaded all the documents while applying for the course, not able to visit the center due to lock down what I should do now why they are asking money I’m an sc student
Scholarship k liya study centre kya apply karna hai
qualification kitni chahie b.ed k liye plz reply
I belongs to SC category.I have applied for the PGDT in IGNOU. But while filling the application form when I click on the Submit button in preview section, ask me for the final submit and do not ask for fee.Application got submitted without showing fee option
I have the same problem today. Any updates?
re registration sc candidate are allowed or not
I have done bachelor degree programme ( B.A) and as well as certificate in business skills ( CBS) from Ignou.
I am belong to *sc* category. Being a sc category I have taken admission in *Diploma in business process outsourcing Finance and account ( DBPOFA). It is an offline process for sc /st candidate .
I fill July 2019 bsc in chemistry form so I am in 1st year so when give all books ??
Pg ya any diploma ke lia sc st valo ko kitne fee deni hogi
how to apply for july session the form has feb date
I took admision in dec session 2018 MSO master degree
Am i eligible for fee reimburshment
I have SC certificate nd my father having low income certificate certificate also
Can i apply
If i can apply
Tell me procedure
i am ba student and session is dec. when is last last for sc st subm.
I am Mamta Rani from Hisar perusing BSC from IGNOU.I didn’t come to know about the fee reimbursement schedule.I have re registered myself in 25th March 2019 for Final year for the session 2019-20. Can I apply for fee refund? I also forget to reimbursement for the fee paid by me on 10th Oct 2017 for BSC 2nd year to appear in the exam held in Dec 2018. Could someone please tell me how to reimburse the fee now as the applying period is over..
When reimbursement Fees will be deposited please let me know. I Have submitted all the document to regional center mid of Jan 2019 still fees not received. Kindly please updated any news & deposit schedule
Sir i am late for submitting the reimbursement sc form. So i will submitting or not in 25 march. Actually mujhe nahi pata tha ki sc / or St ka form submit hota he kiya me ab march me submit kr sakti hu pls sir
Sir, Mai PGDT ke July 2018 me admission liya tha but assignment samjh me nahi as rh ki konsa assignment kru 2 assignment dikha the
Sir I am late for submitting the reimbursement form. So the form will submitting or not in 26 Feb.
Sir, obc cast ke lie koi scholarship hai kya
Is there any reimbursement for MScDFSM course n CFN certification ?
sir i took admission in mca in ignou. .can i get reimbursement pls tell me soon
I have taken admission in bsc 1st year 2019-2020 (jan) session is i eligible for this sc st reimbursement?
Sir mein reimbursement kya Form bhara tha BA 1St Year mein lakin abhi tak mere account mein money nhi ayi h plz Help sir
I have taken admission in m.com in session 2019-2020 January.
Pls tell me iam eligible for reimbursement of fees or not.
Sir online submit form sc/st allowed
I AM STUDYING IN M.A. (POL. SC) FINAL YEAR. KYA M BHI REIMBURSEMENT KE LIYE ELIGIBLE HU?
I’m actually candidate and in govt jobs .kya mujhe fee reimbursement hoga
employee candidates are not eligible
If you please tell me that where I will get reimbursement form or can you give me the link to download reimbursement form?
Dear sir.
Fee reimbursement form jun 2019 kab upload hoga.
ya old wala hi fillup karna hoga.
How can I download the reimbursement form ? Can you send me the download link?
BSW student can avail fee reimbursement ???
Which are the districts in kerala have ignou bsc physics study centers?
Its been about 2 months since I’ve submitted my reimbursement form along with other documents attached at my RC, but the fee has got reimbursed? Can u tell me how long it will take??
From where I will collect form. And where to submit. .what document need to attached sir
When I get my refund.My admission is already done but I didn’t get my admission fee..I am a SC Candidate.pls help me
kab admission liye the bhai?????
where can I get the reimbursement form? send me link if possible
plz tell me how to do re registration for july for sc students
Form kha se bhare kya hum L L B Ka form bhi Bhar sakte h
From where will I get that form and what are the documents that are needed?
Kindly reply ASAP.
you get form at nearest regional centre and cast certificate required
but regional center saying ignou has not uploaded fee reimbursement form yet only notification release
Are the all students of s.c. and s.t. category eligible for fees reimbursement ? Is there not a matter of family income ?
yes..all candidates are eligible
I have applied for PGDHHM..am I eligible to apply for reimbursement ?? Please reply ..
What is the Last date of fee reimbursement.I have recently pay my fee for third year B Sc program.
Sir sc students
Ba degree ke kitni fees ha
I have applied for MAEDU. M I eligible to apply reimbursements?
Sc st aawedan date badaye
Reimbursement fee ka form kahang milaga ya online link baji na
Is fee exemption is available for bca program
About the fees reimbursement I don’t received yet enrollment no. / ID card. But pay the amount, while I go to the Institute and they told me that i need to fill the form through online.
I want to take admission in BA 1st year
When I can take admission?
When i’ll get that money
SIR is there distance course for post basic nursing
How to apply for scholarship sir
please provide the mail adress
All courses are eligible master nd bachelor both?
No
does a student of MA in english of sc category get fee reimbursement
Please help me ..where we can get form
Family income matters dear