IGNOU Missed Exam Form Deadline 2026: Offline Late Submission Guide
Missed the IGNOU exam form deadline? You can still submit offline at your Regional Centre with a Demand Draft. Learn the late fee, restrictions, and step-by-step process for offline TEE form submission.
Missed the IGNOU online exam form deadline? You are not automatically out for the session. IGNOU Regional Centres can accept physical exam forms with a Demand Draft even after the online portal closes, right up to exam week, provided seats and question paper packets are available.
What Is the Offline Late Submission Route?
Once the online TEE form portal closes after the standard and late-fee windows, Regional Centres retain authority to accept physical exam forms in person. You visit your Regional Centre with a filled exam form and a single Demand Draft from any nationalized bank, payable at the Regional Centre city.
Fees for Late Offline Submission
- Standard course fee: Rs 200 per theory course, Rs 300 for practical/project/internship courses up to 4 credits, Rs 500 for courses above 4 credits.
- Consolidated late fee: Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,100 on top of course fees.
Restrictions on Offline Late Submission
- You can only take exams at a centre within your Regional Centre city.
- The RC issues an offline hall ticket only after verifying question paper packets are available at the designated centre for your course codes.
- If packets for a specific elective are unavailable locally, the RC returns your Demand Draft without issuing a ticket.
Step-by-Step Offline Late Submission
- Download and fill the IGNOU exam form with your course codes.
- Get a Demand Draft from a nationalized bank for course fees plus Rs 1,000-1,100 late fee, payable at your RC city.
- Visit your Regional Centre in person before exam week.
- Submit the form and DD. The RC verifies paper availability.
- Collect your offline hall ticket if approved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit IGNOU exam form after the deadline?
Yes, via the offline route at your Regional Centre with a Demand Draft, subject to question paper availability and RC approval.
What is the late fee for IGNOU exam form?
The consolidated late fee for offline submission is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,100 on top of standard course fees.
Can I choose any exam centre for late submission?
No. You are restricted to exam centres within your Regional Centre city.
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"I missed the online deadline but visited my RC with a DD and got my hall ticket the same week."
Written by IGNOU graduate (BAEGH), currently pursuing MEG & MCAOL. Our content is sourced from official IGNOU channels and reviewed for accuracy. Editorial policy
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