SRINAGAR: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has begun the admission process for the January 2026 academic session, opening enrolment for more than 350 programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate levels in distance learning and online modes.
According to IGNOU, admissions are available for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma programmes. Applicants can apply through the University’s official admission portal available on its website.
Before filling out the online application form, candidates are required to create a User ID and Password on the SAMARTH portal. Applicants must have an active mobile number and email ID, scanned copies of academic documents and photographs, and access to online payment options such as debit card, credit card or net banking. Creation of a DEB ID is mandatory prior to submission of the application.
For the January 2026 session, IGNOU has introduced around 60 new programmes. These include Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUP) in subjects such as Commerce, Economics, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Anthropology, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Social Work, Philosophy, Biochemistry, and Facilities and Service Management.
New postgraduate and professional offerings include MBA in Health Care and Hospital Management, MA in Environment and Occupational Health, PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, PG Diploma in Environment and Occupational Health, PG Certificate in Medical Management of CBRNe Disasters, Certificate in Health Care Waste Management, Certificate in Health and Care, MBA in Agribusiness Management, BSc in Food Safety and Quality Management, Certificate in Geriatric Health and Care, Certificate in Smart City Development and Management, Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management, PG Diploma in Urban Planning and Development, MSc in Data Science and Analytics, MSc in Geography, Geo Informatics, Applied Statistics and Renewable Energy.
Mohd Abdullah, Assistant Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre Srinagar, advised aspirants to apply only through the official IGNOU portal and cautioned them against fraudulent calls or messages seeking admission fees through QR codes, WhatsApp or other social media platforms. He clarified that IGNOU does not accept admission payments through such modes.
The last date for submission of online admission applications for the January 2026 session is January 31, 2026. Re-registration for existing students for the January 2026 session is also open till January 31.
