IGNOU extends re-registration date for Jan 2026 session

The last date of submission of Online Re-registration form for January, 2026 session extended till 31st January, 2026 for all programmes offered in ODL and Online mode.https://t.co/OQFGyt3yTy

— IGNOU (@OfficialIGNOU) January 16, 2026

Here are the steps students can use to register for the exam:

How to apply for IGNOU January 2026 re-registration

The re-registration form is available on the official portal at ignou.samarth.edu.in. Students can complete the process through the following steps:

Step 1: Visit ignou.ac.in and open the re-registration link under “Register Online.”

Step 2: Read all instructions on the portal.

Step 3: Log in using the required credentials and fill in personal details and selected courses.

Step 4: Upload documents, if required, and make the fee payment.

Step 5: Review the form, submit it, and download the confirmation page and receipt.

Additionally, the University has collaborated with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to organise a job drive. The recruitment drive will be held on January 19, 2026, from 10:30 am onwards. Interested students can visit the venue of the fair, which is the IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, opposite the Nirman University.

As stated in the press release, some leading companies from the IT, banking, automobile, electronics, E-commerce, hospitality, telecommunication and insurance sectors are participating in the job fair.

The University and the Confederation have listed some recruiters who are offering competitive salary packages. Such companies have been listed positions for customer care executives (CCE) in backend operations and team and crew members in quick service restaurants.