IGNOU Re-Registration 2026: Online Process, Last Date, Fee & Status Check

Re-registration is how IGNOU students enroll for the next semester or year of their programme. If you don't re-register on time, you lose your active student status and cannot appear for exams or submit assignments. This guide covers the IGNOU re-registration process for 2026 — important dates, fees, how to do it online, and how to verify your status.

What is IGNOU Re-Registration?

IGNOU re-registration is the process of enrolling for the next semester or year of your programme. Unlike regular universities where you automatically move to the next year, IGNOU requires you to actively re-register each semester (for semester-based programmes) or each year (for annual programmes).

Re-registration is separate from the initial admission. You re-register through the Sarthak re-registration portal (ignou.samarth.edu.in), not through the admission portal.

IGNOU Re-Registration Last Date 2026

IGNOU opens re-registration twice a year, aligned with its January and July sessions:

• January 2026 session: Re-registration typically opens in October–November 2025 and closes by December 2025
• July 2026 session: Re-registration typically opens in April–May 2026 and closes by June 2026

Late re-registration may be accepted with a late fee of ₹500 during the extended window. However, IGNOU doesn't always open the late window — don't rely on it.

How to Re-Register for IGNOU Online — Step by Step

1. Visit the portal: Go to ignou.samarth.edu.in
2. Login: Enter your enrollment number and password (the same credentials you used during admission)
3. Select courses: Choose your courses for the next semester/year. Refer to your programme guide for compulsory and elective courses
4. Pay the fee: Complete the payment online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI
5. Submit and download: Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records

IGNOU Re-Registration Fee

The re-registration fee varies by programme. It typically ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹8,000 per semester depending on your course. The exact amount is displayed on the portal when you select your courses.

How to Check IGNOU Re-Registration Status

After submitting the re-registration form, you can check its status on the same portal. Login to ignou.samarth.edu.in and navigate to your dashboard. If your status shows "Confirmed" or "Approved", you're enrolled for the next session.

What Happens If I Don't Re-Register?

If you miss the re-registration deadline:

• Your student status becomes inactive
• You cannot fill the exam form for the next TEE
• You cannot submit assignments
• You'll need to re-register in the next available window — this may delay your programme completion by 6–12 months

IGNOU allows re-registration for up to the maximum programme duration (typically double the minimum duration). After that, your admission is cancelled.

Re-Registration vs Admission: What's the Difference?

Admission is a one-time process when you first enroll in an IGNOU programme. Re-registration is a recurring process you do every semester or year to continue in the programme. Both are done through different portals — admission via the IGNOU admission portal and re-registration via the Sarthak portal.