IGNOU Admission 2026: The admission process at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is underway. IGNOU has invited applications for the January 2026 session. The application process has begun for various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs from home. Admission to diploma and certificate courses is also available from home. From admission to studies and results, everything at IGNOU can be done from home. Candidates simply need to come to the exam center.

Let's find out which undergraduate and postgraduate courses IGNOU has opened for admission, how to apply, and how admission to IGNOU can be beneficial for any student.

You can apply online.
IGNOU has opened the application process for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This application process has been opened for the January session. Applications can be made online by visiting the official admission portal, ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. The application deadline has not yet been announced by IGNOU.

Admission to these UG-PG, Diploma-Certificate courses
IGNOU has invited applications for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma-certificate programs. Let us explore the main courses for which applications are invited.

Undergraduate courses: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), as well as bachelor's courses in honors and specialized streams.

Postgraduate courses, diplomas, and certificates: MBA, MA (various specializations), MCA, and MCom, as well as diploma and advanced certificate courses, certificate and diploma programs ranging from language studies and IT skills to environmental and management skills and professional knowledge.

Take classes when you have the opportunity.
IGNOU's education model is open and distance learning. This means you can earn a degree from home, but attend classes whenever you want. IGNOU has designed its education model to be flexible. It operates over 2,000 Learner Support Centers nationwide, as well as regional study centers across India. Students can also study through digital learning platforms, including e-content and interactive online tools.

Why is studying at IGNOU beneficial?
IGNOU has issued a statement outlining the benefits of studying at the university. The statement said that IGNOU is recognized and accredited by the Government of India and is recognized as one of the top open universities in the country, having received an A++ grade from NAAC. Furthermore, IGNOU's flexible learning model allows students to balance studies with personal and professional responsibilities. Students can access printed study materials, online resources, recorded lectures, and e-learning modules to suit their individual learning preferences.

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