IGNOU has released its updated Yearly Academic Calendar, offering students a clear roadmap for admissions, re-registration, assignment submission, exam form deadlines, and term-end examinations. The calendar is designed to simplify the academic journey for more than 4 million learners enrolled under the university’s ODL and Online programs.

Admission Cycles

IGNOU has two main admission cycles every year: January cycle and July cycle. In each cycle, students can apply for many UG, PG, diploma, and certificate courses in distance and online mode.

January admission: Forms usually open in December or early January and stay open for several weeks.
July admission: Forms usually open in June or July with a similar window.ignou.

Re-Registration Window Stays Open Longer

For existing students, IGNOU’s Re-Registration portal opens well in advance, often 2 to 3 months before the session begins. Learners can re-register for the next semester/year online, with deadlines frequently extended to accommodate delayed applicants.

Exam Months

IGNOU conducts Term-End Exams (TEE) two times in a year: June and December. Students from both January and July batches appear according to their course duration and exam eligibility.

June TEE: Forms and date sheet are released in the first half of the year.
December TEE: Forms and date sheet are released in the second half of the year.

Exam Form Submission & Hall Ticket Release

IGNOU conducts Term-End Examinations (TEE) in June and December every year. Exam forms are usually made available 2 months before the commencement of exams. Hall tickets are released 7–10 days prior, along with updated instructions and centre details.

Term-End Examinations and Result Timeline

June TEE: Held during the first three weeks of June
December TEE: Conducted in the first half of December

Results are declared on a rolling basis, starting 30–45 days after the first exam date. Students can track their grades through the official Grade Card portal