IGNOU Exam Form 2026: Last Date, Fee, How to Fill Online & Status Check

Filling the IGNOU exam form is mandatory to appear for the Term-End Examination (TEE). If you don't submit the exam form before the deadline, you cannot sit for the exam — regardless of whether you've submitted assignments or paid your fees. This guide covers everything about the IGNOU exam form for 2026: important dates, fees, step-by-step filling instructions, and how to check your form status.

IGNOU Exam Form Last Date 2026

IGNOU conducts Term-End Examinations twice a year — in June and December. The exam form submission windows are:

• June TEE 2026: Exam form submission typically opens in March and closes in late April
• December TEE 2026: Exam form submission typically opens in September and closes in late October

Exact dates vary each year. IGNOU announces the exam form dates on its official website and through notifications sent to your registered email. You can also check the latest dates on our IGNOU Exam Form page.

IGNOU Exam Form Fee 2026

The exam fee is charged per course (theory + practical):

• Theory courses: ₹200 per course
• Practical courses: ₹300 per course (where applicable)
• Late fee: ₹500 additional if submitted after the deadline (when late submissions are allowed)

Fees can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI through the IGNOU exam form portal.

How to Fill IGNOU Exam Form Online — Step by Step

Filling the IGNOU TEE exam form is a straightforward online process. Here's how to do it:

1. Visit the portal: Go to exam.ignou.ac.in — this is the official IGNOU online examination form portal
2. Enter your details: Input your 9 or 10-digit enrollment number and select your programme code
3. Select your courses: Choose the theory and practical courses you want to appear for in the upcoming TEE
4. Verify assignment submission: The system checks whether you've submitted assignments for the selected courses. You can only fill the exam form for courses where assignments have been submitted
5. Pay the fee: Complete the payment online. You'll receive a payment confirmation on screen
6. Download the confirmation: Save and print the exam form confirmation page for your records

Who Is Eligible to Fill the IGNOU Exam Form?

Not every student can fill the exam form. You must meet these eligibility criteria:

• You must have valid re-registration for the current session
• You must have submitted assignments for the courses you want to appear for
• You must have completed the minimum course duration (e.g., 1 year for annual programmes, 6 months for semester programmes)
• You must have paid the programme fee for the current year/semester

How to Check IGNOU Exam Form Status

After submitting the exam form, you can verify its status on the same portal (exam.ignou.ac.in). If your form shows "Received" or "Accepted", you're confirmed for the exam. If it shows "Pending", wait a few days and check again.

Common Problems and Solutions

• "Assignment not submitted" error: If you've submitted assignments but the portal shows otherwise, contact your study centre to verify the upload. Use our assignment status checker.
• Payment failed but amount deducted: Wait 48 hours for auto-refund. If it doesn't reflect, email the IGNOU exam section with your transaction ID.
• Wrong course selected: You can usually edit the form before the deadline. After the deadline, changes are not possible.
• Portal not loading: The portal gets heavy traffic near deadlines. Try during off-peak hours (early morning or late night).

IGNOU Exam Form vs Hall Ticket

The exam form and hall ticket are two different things. The exam form registers you for the exam — you fill it before the deadline. The hall ticket (admit card) is generated after the form is processed — it tells you your exam centre, dates, and timings. Hall tickets are typically available 1–2 weeks before the TEE on ignou.samarth.edu.in.