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”
Iam a sc student in ignou …but ididnt get any fee relaxation from the university and also I submitted all certificate including caste certificate and income certificate …please help me to refund my fee …there is no response from regional center…pls help me ease reply
HI ATHIRA ,
I am Nimisha. I also in same situation as you are. I tried to contact them through calls and e mails, but I didn’t get any replies from them yet. please, would you like to share your experience or what you have done while facing this problem?
did you get fee reimbursement ? . if you reply to me ,it would be huge help to me.
mail to ugc
Hello Sir/Madam ..I’m seeking for fee reimbursement from IGNOU…as per as I have completed my MA from there…I belong to SC community…how I will get reimbursement… would anyone let me know please.
sir i am joined to the course of d m t d ( diploma in meat technology) my enrolment number is 2254590854. sir i am a s /c candidate. please help my course fees refunded my account. nov- admission as an s c candidate.
sir i am madhu i am joined to the course of d m t (diploma in meat technology ) my enrolment number is 2254590854 . sir i am a sc candidate. .please my course fee re_impersemet in nov admission 2022 as an sc candidate.
Respectively Sir/Mam, I am passed ma sociology from Panjab University can I do MSW in IGNU 2022-23.and I am belong to sc category for concessions in fee….
sir i am a sc student for this july 2022 session BA free admission and i am contractual employee
programme fee is countable for me please reply me mail.
I had filled fresh Registration form for the course of MBA. I belong to SC community. I am unable to avail the exemption while i opted option fee exemption and i am unemployed. My family income is less than Rs.50000/-
I am trying since last year for every session. But after filling the admission form, it takes me to payment page.
I believe you need to pay the total amount first and then reach your Regional Center to fill out a Fee Reimbursement Form which will ask for your personal and bank details to get the fee deposited into your account in a few days.
I suggest you go to the Regional Center first to confirm all this and take steps accordingly.
you should not fill the amount of scholarship eligible column,and upload caste income with educational certificates
Because you entered income 500000, or fee concession it should be less then 2lakh
Hello Prem,
Recently i enquired in regional office pune they are saying there no fee exemption for MBA course. I was planning to take admission but now i doubt what should i do
sir where did i get fee reimbursement form 2022 for sc student. please reply. Is it available on line?
I AM IGNOU STUDENT FOR GET MCOM DEGREE. I BELONG IN SC CATAGORY. BUT I DID NOT GET MY REIMBURSEMENT MONEY AFTER ADMISSION. MY ENROLMENT NO IS 2252093571.
Sir my question is SC Student deposit examination fees current exam
sir SC ke student fees bharni hai ya phir free hai exam fees
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.
Iam a sc student in ignou …but ididnt get any fee relaxation from the university and also I submitted all certificate including caste certificate and income certificate …please help me to refund my fee …there is no response from regional center…pls help me ease reply
HI ATHIRA ,
I am Nimisha. I also in same situation as you are. I tried to contact them through calls and e mails, but I didn’t get any replies from them yet. please, would you like to share your experience or what you have done while facing this problem?
did you get fee reimbursement ? . if you reply to me ,it would be huge help to me.
mail to ugc
Hello Sir/Madam ..I’m seeking for fee reimbursement from IGNOU…as per as I have completed my MA from there…I belong to SC community…how I will get reimbursement… would anyone let me know please.
sir i am joined to the course of d m t d ( diploma in meat technology) my enrolment number is 2254590854. sir i am a s /c candidate. please help my course fees refunded my account. nov- admission as an s c candidate.
where do I download the reimbursement form??
Sir my money is not back when I had admission in august m from sc category
Sir i want to apply for fee riumbursement in july admission 2022 as an ST students,can you please tell me the details about this process.
sir i am madhu i am joined to the course of d m t (diploma in meat technology ) my enrolment number is 2254590854 . sir i am a sc candidate. .please my course fee re_impersemet in nov admission 2022 as an sc candidate.
Respectively Sir/Mam, I am passed ma sociology from Panjab University can I do MSW in IGNU 2022-23.and I am belong to sc category for concessions in fee….
sir i am a sc student for this july 2022 session BA free admission and i am contractual employee
programme fee is countable for me please reply me mail.
Sir,
I had filled fresh Registration form for the course of MBA. I belong to SC community. I am unable to avail the exemption while i opted option fee exemption and i am unemployed. My family income is less than Rs.50000/-
I am trying since last year for every session. But after filling the admission form, it takes me to payment page.
I do not know what is the issue.
Please help me in this regards.
Kindly do the needful.
I believe you need to pay the total amount first and then reach your Regional Center to fill out a Fee Reimbursement Form which will ask for your personal and bank details to get the fee deposited into your account in a few days.
I suggest you go to the Regional Center first to confirm all this and take steps accordingly.
you should not fill the amount of scholarship eligible column,and upload caste income with educational certificates
Because you entered income 500000, or fee concession it should be less then 2lakh
Hello Prem,
Recently i enquired in regional office pune they are saying there no fee exemption for MBA course. I was planning to take admission but now i doubt what should i do
sir where did i get fee reimbursement form 2022 for sc student. please reply. Is it available on line?
What is the admission fees for distance PG?
my date of year 1966. I am pass new ssc in science, but 12th not clear. I want to study minimum graduation. how can i do?
Did Fees exempted ST/SC students admission seekers had to pay Processing Fees for the current admission cycle January 2022
Can refund my fees i cannot admit your university
Is the ST Student’s has to Pay any Processing Fees for admission in the Jan-2022 cycle, which was under exemption lists.
what is the process of fee reimbursement
I AM IGNOU STUDENT FOR GET MCOM DEGREE. I BELONG IN SC CATAGORY. BUT I DID NOT GET MY REIMBURSEMENT MONEY AFTER ADMISSION. MY ENROLMENT NO IS 2252093571.
Sir my question is SC Student deposit examination fees current exam
sir SC ke student fees bharni hai ya phir free hai exam fees
sir i am belongs to sc student but i didn’t applied NSP… why.. and fees also not refund to me.. ? ?? replay me plzz