IGNOU Admission 2023 – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started IGNOU Admission 2023 for the January session on 28th December 2022 through online mode on the official website. The last date to apply is 31 January 2023. Prospective candidates can access the IGNOU 2023 admission portal at ignou.ac.in. Candidates aspiring for IGNOU 2023 admission will be able to complete their IGNOU 2023 registration process before the deadline.
Aspirants from SC/ST category can apply for a fee waiver provided they apply for one IGNOU program. Candidates who want to register for the second or third year can apply for IGNOU 2023 by filling out the re-registration form before the submission deadline. IGNOU offers admission to various UG, PG, Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma, and Ph.D. programs in distance education and online education.
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What’s new at IGNOU?
- IGNOU offers several courses like BSW, MBA, MCA, BCA, MA English and Masters in Rural Development in online mode.
- As per the new UGC guidelines, candidates can now study two online or offline programs simultaneously.
IGNOU Admission Dates 2023
IGNOU Admission 2023 dates include dates for registration, re-registration, hall tickets, exam forms, final exams and results. All formalities must be completed before the last date for admission to IGNOU.
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IGNOU Admission Dates 2023
| Events | January 2022 session | July 2022 session | January 2023 session | July 2023 session |
| IGNOU Admission begins | December 27, 2021 | May 30, 2022 | December 28, 2022 | May 2023 |
| IGNOU admission last date 2022 | March 31, 2022 | May 30, till November 15, 2022 | January 31, 2023 | May 2023 |
| IGNOU re-registration 2022 | November 2, 2021 to March 31, 2022 | May 20 to September 30, 2022 | November 2023 | May 2023 |
| IGNOU exam form release | September 30 | June 2023 | September 2023 | To be notified |
| IGNOU 2022 exam form submission deadline | November 15, 2022 | July 2023 | November 2023 | To be notified |
| IGNOU TEE examination | December 2, 2022, to January 5, 2023 | August 2023 | December 2023 | To be notified |
| Release of IGNOU hall ticket | November 26 | August 2023 | One week before the examination | One week before the examination |
| Results of IGNOU term end exam 2022 | January 2023 | September 2023 | To be notified | To be notified |
| IGNOU 2022 result revaluation | February 2023 | October 2023 | To be notified | To be notified |
IGNOU Eligibility Criteria 2023
Candidates who are interested in IGNOU admission 2023 in various programs offered by the university must check their eligibility criteria before applying. For IGNOU University admission to its programs, the eligibility criteria mention a minimum academic requirement.
IGNOU UG Eligibility Criteria 2023
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies (BTS) | Class 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU to be eligible. |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) (Revised) | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks for the general category and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PH categories.ORBachelor’s Degree with Diploma (one year) in Library Science will also be eligible OR iii) Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of working experience in Library and Information Centre will also be allowed to take admissions into the course |
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Class 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU to be eligible. |
| Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (BDP)-B.A./B.Com/B.Sc. | For B.A. – Candidates should have completed their 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU.For B.Com – Candidates should have completed their 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU.For B.Sc. – Candidates should have cleared 10+2 with science subjects or its equivalent qualification to be eligible. |
| Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme (BPP) | Candidates need no formal education. They need to be at least 18 years of age. |
| Bachelors of Education | Candidates need to have a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation and/or post-graduation in Sciences/Commerce/Humanity/Social Sciences. Candidates with a Bachelors in Engineering or Technology with a specialisation in Mathematics and Science with 55% marks or any other equivalent qualification.Along with the aforementioned qualification, candidates also require to be trained in-service teachers in elementary education. Or they should have completed a teacher education programme through face-to-face mode which is recognized by NCTE.There will be a relaxation of 5% in the eligibility requirements for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD categories. Relaxations will be given to Kashmiri migrants and war widow candidates as per the rules of the university. |
| B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) (BScN(PB) | Class 10+2 with a Diploma of three years in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with at least two years of experience in the profession. (Male nurses or nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM Programme should possess a certificate in any of the nursing courses of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery).ORCandidates who have cleared their Class 10th (matriculation) or its equivalent with a diploma of three years in General Nursing and Midwifery with at least five years of experience in the profession. (Male nurses or nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM Programme should possess a certificate in any of the nursing courses of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery). |
IGNOU 2023 Eligibility Criteria – Postgraduate Courses
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| Master of Arts in Rural Development (MARD) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy (MSCCFT) | Bachelor’s degree with a specialisation in subjects like Child Development, Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development and Family Relationships, Human Development and Childhood Studies, Psychology, Home Science, Social Work, Medicine or other allied disciplines. Allied disciplines include Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Education, MBBS or equivalent qualification in Unani, Ayurveda, Nursing, Siddha or Homeopathy Medicines, Nursing etc. from a recognized University are eligible.Bachelor’s degree along with a higher degree in any of the aforementioned subjects or a Bachelor’s Degree along with a PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from a recognized University will also be accepted for admission into the course. |
| Master of Science (Dietetics and Food Services Management) (MSCDFSM) | B.Sc. (Home Science) specialization in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition.ORCandidates with a PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition or B.Sc. graduates or equivalent like BHHS, MBBS, etc. from the following streams – Life Science, Microbiology, Medical, Home Science/ Food Science and Technology, Catering, Pharmaceutical along with a DNHE/CFN/CNCC offered by IGNOU (Simultaneous admission for CNCC/CFN is also allowed) are also eligible. |
| Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM) | Category 1: Candidates who have done BTS/BA(Tourism)/B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration(BHM)/ Bachelor’s in Hotel Management (approved by AICTE)/ graduation in any field with a Diploma in Tourism recognized in the University system or by AICTE are eligible.Category 2: Bachelor’s degrees in any field are eligible, but they will have to pass four extra tourism foundation courses during the course of their study. |
| Master of Arts in English (MEG) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Arts in Hindi (MOH) | To be eligible, candidates need a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | To be eligible, candidates need a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Social Work (Counselling) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Arts in Philosophy (MAPY) | Candidates require a bachelor’s degree or equivalent to be eligible. |
| Master of Arts in Economics (MEC) | bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Arts in Education (MAEDU) | Candidates with a bachelor’s degree with or without a degree in education will be eligible for the course. |
| Master of Arts in History (MAH) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Arts in Political Science (MPS) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Arts in Sociology (MSO) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| MA in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MGPS) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Arts in Psychology (MAPC) | To be eligible, candidates need a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) | Bachelor’s degree in Library and/or Information Science or Associateship from DRTC/NISCAIR to be eligible. |
| Master in Anthropology (MAAN) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Arts (Development Studies) (MADVS) | Graduate in any discipline. |
| Master of Arts in Adult Education (MAAE) | Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university or institute to be considered eligible. |
| Master of Arts in Women’s & Gender Studies (MAWGS) | Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university to be eligible. |
| Master of Arts in Gender and Development Studies (MAGD) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| Master of Commerce (MCOM) | Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from a recognised university. |
| M.Sc. Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science (MSCMACS) | Graduates with a Major or Honours in Mathematics with a minimum aggregate of 50% will be eligible for the course. |
| Master of Arts in Translation Studies (MATS) | Graduates in any discipline with sufficient knowledge of Hindi and English. |
| Master of Arts in Distance Education (MADE) | Candidates need to be graduates in any discipline to be eligible for the course.Or those who have completed PGDDE from IGNOU can take lateral entry directly into the second year of MA (Distance Education). |
IGNOU Registration 2023
IGNOU has started IGNOU 2023 registration for the January session on 28th December 2022 on the official website at ignou.ac.in. Candidates could apply for IGNOU 2023 registration by filling out and submitting the form before the deadline. Candidates must visit the IGNOU registration portal – ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in to register and fill out their application forms. IGNOU registration fee can be paid through net banking, debit card, UPI or credit card.
Steps to Fill IGNOU Registration Form 2023
- Visit IGNOU Portal for University Admission 2023. (ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in)
- Click on the “Click here for new registration” tab.
- Complete the registration form displayed on the screen.
- After filling all the details in the IGNOU 2023 registration form, candidates have to click on the “Registration” tab.
- Students will receive a user ID and password on their registered email address and mobile number.
- Choose the program and mode of study materials.
- Now students are required to upload documents in prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, ATM Card, UPI or Internet Banking.
- Finally, click the “Submit” button.
- Take few copies of duly filled IGNOU application form for future reference.
IGNOU Registration Form 2023 Irregularities
Candidates who find any discrepancy in the IGNOU Registration Form 2023 can update it using their login credentials. It is important to note that candidates can only make certain changes in the IGNOU Admission Form 2023. Changes to IGNOU Registration Form 2023 can be requested only before the last date of IGNOU Admission 2023.
IGNOU Admission Status 2023
After successful registration, candidates can check the admission status for IGNOU January 2023. Students can check the IGNOU admission status 2023 on the official website of the university using their login credentials. IGNOU admission status 2023 usually updates few days after registration.
How to Check IGNOU 2023 Admission Status?
It is important for students to check their IGNOU admission status to know if there is any discrepancy in their background and contact information or not. Below are the steps IGNOU students can take to check their admission status.
IGNOU Re-registration 2023
Indira Gandhi National Open University has started IGNOU re-registration 2023 for the January session on 14 November 2022. Students can fill IGNOU re-registration form 2023 using their registration number and program code. It is mandatory for IGNOU students to complete the re-registration process to take admission in the next semester or academic year. Students can pay the IGNOU re-registration fee through net banking, UPI, debit, or credit card.
