IGNOU has extended the admission deadline for its July 2025 session to 15th September, applicable to all ODL and Online programmes except certificate courses. Prospective students can apply via the official portals: ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in for ODL and ignouiop.samarth.edu.in for Online programmes. The extension allows additional time for applicants to complete their submissions. Certificate programmes will follow the original schedule and are excluded from this extension.
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