The IGNOU Samarth Portal is the official student platform for Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It centralizes essential academic services, including admission status, assignment submissions, grade cards, and ID card downloads. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough to help students effectively utilize the portal.
🔗 Official Login Link
👉 https://ignou.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login
🧾 Prerequisites for Login
Before accessing the portal, ensure you have:
- Enrollment Number: Your 9 or 10-digit unique student ID.
- Password: Created during registration or reset via the “Forgot Password” option.
- Registered Email ID and Mobile Number: For OTP verifications and password resets.
🔐 How to Log In to the IGNOU Samarth Portal
- Visit the Official Portal
Navigate to https://ignou.samarth.edu.in.
- Enter Login Credentials
- Username: Your Enrollment Number.
- Password: Your account password.
- Captcha: Enter the characters displayed in the image.
- Click on ‘Login’
Upon successful authentication, you’ll be redirected to your student dashboard.
🔁 Forgot Password?
If you’ve forgotten your password:
- Click on the “Reset Password” link just below the login button.
- Program: Select your enrolled program from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your Enrollment Number and the email address or mobile number registered with your account.
- You’ll receive an OTP (One-Time Password) to reset and create a new password.
🆕 New User Registration
If you’re accessing the portal for the first time:
- Click on ‘New Registration’
Located below the login fields on the homepage.
- Fill in the Required Details
- Program: Select your enrolled program from the dropdown menu.
- Name: Enter your full name as per official records.
- Enrollment Number: Input your unique enrollment number.
- Captcha: Enter the characters displayed in the image.
- Submit the Form
- Click on the “Submit” button to proceed.
- Verify Your Email
- An OTP will be sent to your registered email. Enter the OTP on the portal to verify.
- Set Up Your Password
- Create a strong password following the guidelines provided. Confirm the password and finalize the registration.
📋 Features Available on the Student Dashboard
After logging in, students can access:
- Profile Information: View and update personal details.
- Course Details: Access information about enrolled courses.
- Study Material Link: May provide redirection to eGyanKosh (official digital library).
- Assignment Section (available for select programs): View submission status or instructions.
- Exam Services Redirect: May link to external IGNOU portals for exam form fill-up and results.
- ID Card Download: Download your student ID card in PDF format.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What should I do if I forget my password?
Click on the “Reset Password” link on the login page. Enter your Enrollment Number and follow the instructions sent to your registered email or mobile number to reset your password.
Q2: How can I check my admission status?
Log in to the portal and navigate to the “Admission Status” section to view your current admission details.
Q3: Is it possible to submit assignments through the portal?
Yes, students can upload their assignments in PDF format under the “Assignment Submission” section. Ensure you follow the guidelines provided for each course.
Q4: How do I download my ID card?
After logging in, go to the “Student Profile” section and click on “Download ID Card” to obtain your ID card in PDF format.
Q5: What if I encounter issues during login?
- Incorrect Credentials: Ensure that your Enrollment Number and Password are correct.
- Browser Issues: Clear your browser cache or try using a different browser.
- Portal Downtime: Wait for some time and try again later.
📞 Support and Assistance
For further assistance, students can contact:
- Email: samarth.support@ignou.ac.in
- Helpline: 1800-180-9393 (Available Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)