Procedure of admission in IGNOU 2020

The procedure of admission in  Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2020

Keep these things in mind to get admission in Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Is it compulsory to register myself before submitting an admission form online?

Yes, it is compulsory to register with our Online Admission System before you can submit your admission form online.

Is Email address compulsory to fill online application form?

Yes, you are required to use E-mail address to register for Online Admission.

If the power/internet connection fails during the application process, what should I do?

Since the data is saved at the end of every stage with the 'Save' button, your data is automatically saved till the previous stage. If you are within a particular stage and the system is interrupted due to power failure or loss of connectivity, then your current stage data will not be saved. Please log in again using your ID and password and complete the form submission process from the stage where the system got interrupted.

What is the detailed process for submission of online application form and action to be taken by the candidate?

The submission of admission form passes through the following stages:

*Open the URL (https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in)
*Complete Registration process (which creates ‘User Name’ and ‘Password’ for you).
*Your ‘User Name’ and ‘Password’ is informed through SMS and email.
*Re-login to the system using your ‘User Name’ and ‘Password.’
*Fill Admission Form online.
*Upload your recent passport size Photograph (maximum size 100KB  in JPG format).
*Upload your specimen signature (maximum size 100KB  in JPG format).
*Upload scanned copies of the relevant documents (maximum size 200KB each document in *JPG/PDF format).
*Read the instruction and declaration carefully by clicking the ‘Declaration’ box.
*Preview your data and confirm details.
*Make payment of Fee through the Credit/Debit card/Net Banking.
*Payment confirmation message is sent to you through SMS and email.
*Press Next button to see the form preview.
*After the final submission of online application form, your may download the filled in application *form and keep a printout for your record.
*How should I pay the programme fee?
*Programme fee for online Admission can be paid through credit/debit card/ net banking.

What kinds of Credit/Debit cards are accepted for payment of the programme fee? Is there Internet banking facility is also available?

The Visa and Master Cards are accepted for making the payment of programme fee. Yes, the payment of fee can also be made through Net Banking.

Payment has been deducted from Credit Card/Debit Card/ my account but I have not received any confirmation. What should I do?

If the payment has been deducted but you did not get acknowledgement for the same, please email the transaction details including the Control Number, your name, programme opted, mobile number, amount paid etc. to the Centralised Student Registration Cell at 011-29571301 or 011-29571528. You can email at csrc@ignou.ac.in. If required, you may escalate and submit your grievance to our website at http://igram.ignou.ac.in/.

After Payment of the application fee, what information shall I receive through email/ SMS?

You will get the confirmation of payment made by you through SMS as well as email.

Where do I have to contact after successful submission of form?

Once the application Form is successfully submitted, your form will be scrutinised by IGNOU staff and if it fulfils the eligibility criteria you will receive a confirmation to that effect at your registered email address. If a deficiency is found in the application, you will receive a communication from IGNOU informing you about the discrepancy. After successful processing of your form, the University will provide you further information with regard to confirmation of your admission, allotment of study centre and other details for induction etc. in due course of time.