Is there any deadline for admission to IGNOU?

Yes, IGNOU has specified deadlines for admission to different programmes. The key points regarding IGNOU admission deadlines are:

• For most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the last date for fresh admission is January 31 every year. 

• For some certificate and diploma courses, the last date is extended till March 31.

• For online programmes, the last date for submission of admission forms for the July session is usually July 31.  

• For the January session, the last date is December/January 31.

• If seats are available after the last date, IGNOU may extend the admission deadline by a week or two through a public notice on its website.

• There are separate deadlines for re-registration of continuing students for the next year/semester of a programme. This is usually 1-2 months before the commencement of classes. 

• The deadline for submission of examination forms is also notified well in advance through the IGNOU website. It is usually 1-2 months before the exams.

• Admissions to some programmes may close early if the seats get filled up before the last date. IGNOU notifies this on its website.

• For PhD programmes, the last date for admission is December 31 every year. A separate entrance exam is conducted for admission to PhD.

So in summary, while IGNOU has specified deadlines ranging from July 31 to March 31 for different categories of programmes, it may extend the dates by a week or two depending on availability of seats. Do check IGNOU's official website for any changes in admission deadlines.

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