IGNOU Re-Registration for the January 2026 session has officially started. Eligible students can now apply online for their next semester or year through the IGNOU Re-Registration portal.
Latest Update: The Re-registration for the January 2026 session for all ODL and Online programmes is commencing from 1st December 2025, and the last date of Re-registration will be 15th January 2026.
If you missed the previous July 2025 session, you can re-register in the January 2026 session (subject to programme eligibility and availability). Note that this may extend your overall course duration by approximately six months.
What is IGNOU Re-Registration 2026?
IGNOU Re-Registration is the process for existing students to enroll for the next semester or academic year in their ongoing programme. The re-registration process is available only online and is applicable to students enrolled in programmes of more than one year duration.
For the January 2026 session, both Indian and International students can re-register online through the official IGNOU Re-Registration portal.
IGNOU Registration vs Re-Registration 2026
| IGNOU Registration | IGNOU Re-Registration |
|---|---|
| For fresh admission to a new programme. | For continuing your next semester or year. |
| Done once at the start of your course. | Done every semester/year until completion. |
| Requires a one-time registration fee of ₹300. | At the time of re-registration, students normally pay the prescribed programme fee for their next semester or year. Any late fee or additional re-registration charges (if applicable) will be as per IGNOU’s official notification for that session and programme. |
| Applicable for new students | Used for existing students. |
Why IGNOU Re-Registration is Important
Re-registration is mandatory for continuing your course. Without completing it within the given deadline, your enrollment may lapse, and you could lose your admission.
It ensures:
- Continuation of your academic journey.
- Access to study materials and exam registration.
- Progression to the next semester or year.
If your course is divided into multiple semesters (for example, a 2-year or 3-year programme), you must re-register before each term’s deadline to stay active.
IGNOU Re-Registration January 2026: Important Dates
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start Date of IGNOU Re-Registration July 2025 | 1st December 2025 (Monday) |
| Last Date (Without Late Fee) | 15th January 2026 (Thursday) |
| Last Date with Late Fee ₹200 | Not announced yet by IGNOU |
| Last Date with Late Fee ₹500 | Not announced yet by IGNOU |
| Expected Start for January 2026 Session | To Be Announced |
*As per the latest notification, the last date of Re-registration for January 2026 is 15th January 2026. Any late-fee-related updates (if announced) will be as per official IGNOU notifications.
Eligibility for IGNOU Re-Registration 2026
- Only existing students who are already enrolled in an IGNOU programme can re-register.
- The course must have a duration of more than one year.
- The enrolment number (9 or 10 digits) must be valid.
- You should have cleared or attempted previous assignments/exams (recommended but not compulsory).
- Your programme must appear on the re-registration portal list.
How to Apply for IGNOU Re-Registration January 2026
Step 1 – Register on the Re-Registration Portal
- Visit https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in
- Tick the declaration box and click Proceed for Re-Registration.
- Click New Registration.
- Select your programme, enter your name, enrolment number, and captcha.
- Submit to complete registration.
Step 2 – Login to Your Account
- Visit the same portal.
- Enter your enrolment number, password, and captcha.
- Click Login.
Step 3 – Fill Out the Re-Registration Form
- Select your programme (e.g., BAG, BCOMG, MEG, etc.).
- Choose your next semester/year courses.
- Select whether you want study materials in printed or digital form.
- Click Submit Application.
- Pay your programme fee online through the payment gateway.
- Download and print your confirmation slip for future reference.
Important: Once the form is submitted, no changes can be made online.
IGNOU Re-Registration Fees 2026
There is no separate re-registration fee like the initial ₹300 paid during fresh admission. Students must pay only the semester or annual programme fee as per their course structure.
If submitted after the due date, a late fee of ₹200 applies (valid till 30th September 2025).
IGNOU Re-Registration Payment Options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI
If your payment is deducted but not updated immediately on the portal, do not make a second payment. Wait for at least 24 hours before checking again.
IGNOU Re-Registration Courses 2026
Re-registration is mandatory for all IGNOU Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and PG Diploma programmes that have a duration of more than one year.
This includes:
- BAG, BCOMG, BSCG
- MEG, MCOM, MA, MBA
- Various PG Diplomas and Diplomas
IGNOU Re-Registration Status January 2026
After completing payment, IGNOU sends a confirmation via email and SMS. You can also log in to the portal anytime to check your Re-Registration Status.
If it hasn’t updated immediately, don’t worry—it may take a few days to reflect in the system.
Check your status here: (Insert your preferred portal or button link)
FAQs – IGNOU Re-Registration 2026 (January Session)
Q1. What is IGNOU Re-Registration?
Re-registration means enrolling for the next semester or year in your existing IGNOU programme.
Q2. Is Re-Registration compulsory in IGNOU?
Yes, it is compulsory for all programmes longer than one year.
Q3. What is the last date for IGNOU Re-Registration January 2026?
The last date is 15th January 2026 for all ODL and Online programmes, as per the latest notification.
Q4. Can I re-register if I haven’t given my previous exams?
Yes, you can re-register. However, you must complete pending exams before completing your course duration.
Q5. What is the Re-Registration fee for IGNOU?
At the time of re-registration, students normally pay the prescribed programme fee for their next semester or year. Any late fee or additional re-registration charges (if applicable) will be as per IGNOU’s official notification for that session and programme.
Q6. How can I check my re-registration status?
Log in to the IGNOU Re-Registration portal with your credentials to view your status.
Q7. What happens if I miss the last date?
If you miss the 15th January 2026 deadline, you may have to wait for the next session (July 2026) to re-register, unless IGNOU announces an extension of the last date, which it frequently does. Therefore, students should regularly check the official IGNOU website or announcements for any extension notices.
The IGNOU Re-Registration January 2026 process is simple and completely online. Students are advised to complete it well before the 15th January 2026 deadline to avoid any last-minute issues or disruption in their academic progress.
is the ongoing re-registration is for January session? I enrolled in January 2022 and is giving TEE exam right now. so is the re-registration is for January 2023?
Hello sir ,
I had taken admission in IGNOU in July session 2021 but gave exams and did re-registration in January session, then now in which session am i registered for the second year or , when will I appear for my 2nd year exams – in July 2023 or in December 2023 ???
Please respond to this query I cannot find it elsewhere.
Please intimate the Jul 22, 1st Sem MBAOL exam date?
Dear Sir/Ma’am,
I have enrolled for MSCIS, when i go to reregistration it shows me message “Currently no re-registration session active for this programme and YEAR 2”, what can be done in this case?
if this message continues and 17 Sept is crossed will my year will be lost?
MY STUDENT ID DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO RE REGISTER IN THE MCOMFT PROGRAMME.
HOW CAN I ENROLL FOR SEOCND YEAR
I’ve submitted assignments of this year. My exam is on 29th and in my assignment submission status it’s showing assignments not submitted. If submitted please contact with the concerned institution. What should I do now?
Have you any plan to start course on juvenile justice and Child right .If so give details .I had seen such news in a daily.
Dear faculty,
I m student of PGDEMA. It doesn’t allow me to re register. My enrollment number is 187651631.
Please do needful
Hello
I was a student of 2015 batch and because of some reason i had not complete my study. So can i continue my study.
I am trying to re-register but my username or id is not correct according to the site so i tried to login in 2021 july session there I’m easily entering..2 days later it’s last day and i don’t know what to do ..someone help please
Hi I have enrolled into Post Graduate Diploma in Financial in Jan 2021.so do i have to re register to go into next semester. ????
Dear sir,
I am unable to re register for the second year of mps. And I have forgotton the user name too. How to do it. kindly help me plz…
Hello
I have enrolled for PGDESD IN jan 2019
And in dec 2021 I am completing 3 year it was a 1 year course and i want to re register for july 2022 but it’s showing course not available what should I do please guide me
Thanks in advance
I’ m a student of MA EDUCATION. I have registered for the course in June so how will l know that I have to fill up the form of re- registration.
I m a student of M. Com and i haven’t re registered for 2 year in the stipulated time period. Is there any provision to re registration with late fee? Kindly tell me.
Please extend the re-registration window for 5days. It’s a request.
If a student passed only some courses (papers) by stipulated time given ignou, should he apply for all the PAPERS of a specific programme again through re registraion or else only for failed courses(papers)?
For example
A student of MEG(MA english ) passed papers( coarses) with good credit score except TWO SUBJECTS ( ONE FROM 1 YEAR AND ANOTHER FROM 2 year.
Should he Write all papers ( courses) again through re registraion, ?
What should he do ?
Or university give any exemption for for already courses?
How can I will re registration, I can’t registration in corona periods please give some information to re registration
I am not able to receive OTP from Ignou , I forgot my password , please help me to do re registration.
I am m.com student enrolled in the year 2020 and reregistered for 2nd year this year 2022, but i cannot get logged in now, why?
i havent been able to appear for DEC TEE 2021 due to covid and postponed by authorities, do o still need to re-register for second year when i have not appeared for TEE first year??
Respected Sir/Madam
1. I am Ms. Champa Sharma Enrollment No- 2003913305 in Master of Science (Counseling and Psychotherapy) would like to inform that ima suppose to registration for my 2nd Year session but could not do it. please guide
2. I have submitted all my first year assignment but my assignment status is showing not submitted.
Thanks
Champa Sharma
I am new student in IGNOU and pursuing my master’s from IGNOU but in registration portal my id and password show incorrect and if i am using forgot option then my enrollment number shows error please solve this problem
I enrolled for BAG last year. At present I want to register myself for online payment for 2nd year but could not able to enter because no OTP is coming into my registered mobile number.
Pls help me out for the re-registration so that I can pursue.
Sir
My name is Dhanya, my PG course starting 2017 July session. My first year is completed, unfortunately second year registration not complete. So please help me for registration status on this time. Is I am eligible to continue this course. Sir Please reply..
Mai 2019 me join ki thi, BPP course k liye,, assignment v submit ki thi, par result hi nhi aya, baad me bahut muskil se assignment k liye request karna pada tab jaker mera assignment check kiye. Result me paas Hui, but exam hi nhi de parahi hu, maine form filup kiya, fir v mera hall ticket show nhi karraha hai, not found show karta h, so plzz meri help kare, 3saal hogya hai join karke,,, kya fayda IGNOU me join karke,,
Sir..I am students of M.sc Dietetics and food service management. I have taken my admission in july 2020…and my regional centre is Kolkata. I want to apply for re registration in second year.
But I can’t able to do my re registration as it is showing you are not eligible for re registration in term 2 2022 January as maximum validity period of registration has expired.
Sir please guide me..what to do now??
I have taken admission in MEG first year in 2020 for Jan 2021. But I was able to give assignments only. I have not taken first year exam due to my job and family issues. I have to take second year admission and also finish my MEG. Please help.
Hello please help me out!
Even after re registration some courses for my second year is showing 1 year in the course status.
I made sure it was the re registration portal.
Respected sir/mam
i have been a student of BSC(BDP) Botany Programme from 2007-2010 batch in IGNOU.i had completed my 78 credits out of 96 credit.But due to some reasons i could not completed my studies on that time.Now,i want to complete my B.sc. Now what is the procedure for re admission and how many days admission will be valid.can i complete my degrees now or not.plz suggest me
I am Student of PGDLAN 2016 i want to re register but it is not showing how it is possible to do this
if i have just enrolled for my 1st year so do i have to apply for re re-registration?
Mai may me apna assignment submit ki thi but abhi tak koi results nahi aaya hai or mere email pe ignou ka koi massage v nahi aata hai kya kru. Please help me.
Sir PGDFM July 2021 admission
Should I need to re registration
sir
last fee ka sath re registration kasa kara
I had enrolled for Master of Arts Folklore and Culture STudies in April 2021. I havent appeared for the first year examination in December 2021 and wish to do so in June 2021. Do i need to re-register now?
Kalapi Sen
I am Gargi Gorai my control number is 2110117053s. I forget my user id and password. Hence I unable to get my enrollment number till now. It’s very urgent to submit my assignment at 2848 study center. Please provide my enrollment number.
Thanking you
Gargi Gorai
I am forgetting my user id and password hence I am unable to get my enrollment number as well as I am unable to submit my assignment of MEG part 1. Please provide my enrollment number.
I’m sudha students of bsw , I completed my all papers and assignments but unfortunately I didn’t sumit last year project general bswe003 my session is till July 21 , can I eligible for re registration
I HAVE FILLED M.A. EDUCATION PREVIOUS FORM IN SEPT. 2021. BUT I AM UNABLE TO GET ASSIGNMENT. HOW CAN FIND THE ASSIGNMENTS?
Hi I have registered for 1st year m com but not attended exam and also not submitted assignment also due to some person problem. now can go for directly second year m com through re-registration?
Will re registration be extended.i tried a lot but couldn’t due to OTP issue was not able to register.what to do now
Can I apply for reregistration for mscdfsm in jan2022. My admission date was July 2020
sir/mam please extend 2021 july session re registration date ( carrier ka sawal h
Hello sir,
My enrollment is 177401489.this is my last year for re registration i have failed to not done my registration on time due some domestic reason. There are any option for completed the registration for the the subject of (mpa) in any cost. Plz help
Will ignou provide a last chance to re-register in July 2021 session with late fee??
Respected sir/ ma’am,
My name is maisara. I didn’t do Re-registration of 2 year, how to register now, as last date is over. Plz inform me
Respected sir/madam,
My name is Kasturi and I had enrolled for MEG, I am unable do my re- registration, it is showing as invalid and n details found. Please let me know how do re registration.
Thanks
Kasturi
Dear Geetanjali,
Plz take help from google for preparations of your assignment. If you r staying in delhi u can buy material from mukharjee nagar and kamla nagar North campus.
Meri book abhi tak nhi aayi hai or mujhe assignment bnana h mai raajghat bhi gyi Book lene but wahaa unhone kaha ki bypost aayegi lekin abhi tak nhi aayi ab mai kya kru .please help me mere pass phone ka bhi sadhan nhi h . Help me
Dear faculty,
Please note that I enrolled myself in MEG program in Jan-2018. However, due to some personal issues, I couldn’t submit assignments or appear for any term’s exams.
Could you please confirm if re-registration would mean that I can re-apply for MEG course (1st semester) in this year’s current session i.e. July 2021 and can start my Master’s program again from this term or year.
Your timely response will be highly appreciated as it can help me in enrolling myself again in the same course.
Many thanks in advance!
Regards,
Neha
Hai mam, this narasimha from AP, i am 2014 batch completed in 1 year in vlsi ,m tech
Some financial problems i didn’t completed my 2 nd year ,now can I join in IGNOU in second year to complete ing my m tech
Hi Neha,
Did you receive a response on your query?
I have the same concern with a different program.
Would be grateful if you could respond.
Thanks,
Sneha
I am a BSW 3rd year student but due to Covid 19 my field work is not completed yet and I could not take the practice exam.
Can I re-register in the third year to complete my practical exam?
I am a Student of BHM . I missed My re registration the Last Date Was 30th sep 2022 . So please guide me for further.
I am student of mcom 1st year but as you know exam has been postpone last few month ,at the time of re registration in second year my username and password has found invalid .so my question is ‘can i again new register for second year registration.
What shall we do if our validity/deadline got over in 2021 June. But still 2 subjects left to complete?
As my terms end in this June 2021
मै bsw की छात्रा हू मेरा session july21मेरे खत्म हो गया है, क्या मै really registration katva skte hai
sir,
mai july 2021 ka student hu. mai kya december 2022 mai exam de sakta hu…