How do I apply for admission in IGNOU?

Any student who has completed their 12th can apply for admission in IGNOU.

1. Online Admission at http://onlineadmission.ignou.ac.in

2. Offline Admission – Visit the Regional Center (RC) in your area and pick a Prospectus

(The prospectus is also available for download at http://www.ignou.ac.in/userfiles/Prospectus%202016.pdf

Brief:

1. Student Registration – You will have to fill out some of your details like email Id, phone number, name and address etc.
2. Course Registration – In this section, you would enter the information about your chosen course (Diploma, Certificate, Degree).
3. Student’s Qualifications verification – As the name suggests, the page will ask for your qualifications details and scanned copies of the respective documents. 10th and 12th certificates are primarily necessary.
4. Fees Payment and Confirmation – Final step before your admission is confirmed. Do note your registration and application no.s. You shall receive an email and SMS regarding your admission confirmation, and that email is essential, so keep it saved.

Step-wise online admission process:

1. Visit the IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in) and click on the “Admission” tab.
2. Select the “Apply Online” option and create an account by providing your personal and contact details.
3. Choose the program you wish to apply for and fill in the required information in the online application form.
4. Upload the required documents, such as your educational qualifications, photograph, and signature.
5. Make the application fee payment through the available options, such as credit card, debit card, or net banking.
6. Submit the completed application form and retain a copy for your records.

You may also be required to meet specific eligibility criteria for the program you are applying for. You can check the eligibility criteria and other details about the program on the IGNOU website or by contacting the IGNOU regional centre or study centre nearest to you.

Here are some additional points you should keep in mind while applying for admission in IGNOU:

1. Before applying, ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the program you are interested in.
2. Ensure all the required documents are ready before filling out the online application form, as you will need to upload these documents.
3. Please review the application form carefully before submitting it to ensure that all the information you have provided is accurate and complete.
4. Keep a copy of the completed application form for your records.
5. After submitting the application form, you may be required to appear for an entrance exam or an interview, depending on the program you are applying for.
6. If you are selected for admission, you will receive a confirmation letter from IGNOU. You will then need to complete the enrolment process and pay the required fee to confirm your seat.
7. You may reapply in the next admission cycle if you are not selected for admission.