Bhubaneswar: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has begun the online application process for admissions to programmes offered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode for January 2021 session.
Those interested to take admission in any course in the ODL mode can visit the Samarth portal of IGNOU and apply online. The last date to apply for the same is February 28.
"IGNOU has commenced the January 2021 Admission Cycle for programmes offered through Open and Distance Mode (ODL)," tweets IGNOU.
Instruction to Fill Application Form Online
First-time applicant, click the available programme tab on the homepage of the Online Admission System and select the desired programme and carefully read the details of programme including eligibility criteria, fee details, duration, etc.
Download the Common Prospectus and read carefully the Rules of the University (Section 06) as mentioned in the common prospectus. You may also read sections 1, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 13.
Click on the button NEW REGISTRATION that appears in the applicant login area and fill the required registration details.
While choosing your UserName it must be between 8 to 16 characters. While choosing your password it must be alphanumeric and between 8 to 16 characters long. After filling the mandatory information click the "SUBMIT" button. Your username will be instantly sent to you via e-mail and SMS. Remember your Username and Password for subsequent login.
If you have already registered i.e you are an existing user click the "LOGIN" button. Before proceeding for filling the form online the applicant must have the following:
Scanned Photograph (less than 100 KB)
Scanned Signature (less than 100 KB)
Scanned copy of Age Proof (less than 200 KB)
Scanned copy of relevant Educational Qualification (less than 200 KB)
Scanned Copy of Experience Certificate (if any) (less than 200 KB)
Scanned Copy of Category Certificate, if SC/ST/OBC (less than 200 KB)
Scanned Copy of BPL Certificate, if Below Poverty Line(less than 200 KB)
Fee can be paid by following methods:
Credit Card (Master/Visa)
Debit Card (Master/Visa/Rupay)
Net Banking
Meanwhile, IGNOU suggested scanning documents from your originals. Once you have uploaded the document, click the next button you will get the Form preview option and save/ print your form for future reference, it added.