IGNOU Admissions 2021 (January Session) : Exam Dates, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result

The entrance test will be conducted for admission to various IGNOU programmes for the January and July session. The question pattern of the Master’s programmes will vary from that of the Bachelor’s. Candidates should read the prospectus carefully before applying for the exam. It will provide information about the entrance exam including the examination pattern. Some of the common areas are - Quantitative Aptitude, Mental Ability, General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning.

The exam pattern of OPENMAT 2021 covers the above 4 sections. It will be an offline exam where students will be provided with an OMR sheet. The pattern for B.Ed./ MBA entrance exam will be the same as the OPENMAT exam.

For Master’s Programme -

• MCA: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree of not less than 3 years. The applicant should have done Class 12^th or graduated with mathematics as one of the subjects.
• MBA: Candidates should have completed Bachelors in any stream from a recognised university.
• M.A.: Bachelor’s degree
• PG Diploma in Rural Development:  Bachelor’s degree

For Bachelor’s Level Courses -

• B.A/ B.Com: Should have done Class 12^th or equivalent from a recognised board or university.
• B. Sc: Must have done Class 12^th in Science or equivalent from a recognised board or university.
• BSW: Should have passed Class 12^th or equivalent from a recognised board or university.

• BCA: Candidates should have done Class 12^th or equivalent from a recognised board or university.
• Diploma in Tourism: Applicants must have done Class 12^th or equivalent from a recognised board or university.
• Diploma in Dairy Technology: Applicants should have passed Class 12^th or equivalent from a recognised board or university.

Or, students should have qualified BPP (Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme) from IGNOU.

For IGNOU OPENMAT –

• Students must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for reserved category)

Age Limit:

There’s no upper age limit set or prescribed by the Institute.

IGNOU January 2021 Admission Process -

• Visit the online portal of IGNOU.
• Select the ‘Registration Process’ button to create login credentials - Login User Name and Password
• Use the credentials to log in again
• Provide educational, personal and other important details
• The next step is to upload documents like the signature (100kb in JPEG format), photograph (100kb in JPG format), etc.
• Click on the ‘Declaration’ box
• Go through the details before remitting the admission fee
• Pay the application fee using the debit card, credit card and net banking
• Select ‘Next’
• Select ‘Take Print/ Save’ to get a print

IGNOU January 2020 Registration Fees

IGNOU January Session 2021 Admit Card -

Candidates can get their admit card downloaded online from the IGNOU official website two weeks before the exam.  To download the hall ticket, enter the registration number, name and date of birth. Make sure the call letter contains the candidate’s details like the name, roll number, exam date, venue of the exam, etc. Carry the admit card along with one photo identify proof while turning up for the test.

IGNOU January Session 2021 Result -

The result of the entrance examination will be announced on the official website of IGNOU after a few days of the completion of the test. However, candidates must take note that the results of different courses will not be announced on the same date. They can check for the result in the ‘New Announcement/ Result’ section.

IGNOU January Session 2021 Counselling -

Qualified students will be called for the counselling process, which will be organised at the respective IGNOU Regional Centres. Students need to complete the choice filling process. IGNOU will confirm the admission only after the verification of the original documents submitted by the candidates.

List of Regional Centres and Their Websites

IGNOU 2021 Admission Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NTA has started the application process for IGNOU MBA/ B.Ed. entrance exam on 3rd March 2021. The application process for other programmes was started on 3rd February 2021 at the official website of IGNOU. Here are the answers to the frequently asked questions.

Q: What is the last date to submit the IGNOU application form 2021 for the January session?

A: The last date to submit the IGNOU 2021 application forms is 15th April 2021.

Q: How to get enrolled in the IGNOU course?

A: Students can get enrolled in the IGNOU courses by clearing the entrance exam and undergoing the counselling process.

Q: Is there any age limit to apply for the IGNOU course?

A: IGNOU does not have a prescribed age limit for the academic courses on offer.

Q: How to pay the IGNOU application fee?

The application fee can be paid online through net banking, credit card and debit card.

Q: What is the examination pattern for the IGNOU entrance exam?

A: The examination pattern varies from course to course. The common questions will be from Mental Ability, Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness.

Q: What if I wish to apply for multiple IGNOU courses?

A: Yes, it is possible. Select the courses while filling the online form.

Q: When will the counselling process begin?

A: After the declaration of the results, students are called for the counselling procedure. They are allocated the course and the study centre on the basis of their qualification and performance in the entrance exam.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for the MBA course?

A: An applicant should have passed a Bachelor’s degree in any stream to pursue MBA from IGNOU. Applicants appearing in the final year exam are also eligible to apply.

Q: Can International Students apply for IGNOU programmes?

A: Yes, International Candidates seeking admission to IGNOU programmes can fill the application form in offline mode. Applicants residing outside India can enrol in courses offered by the Partner Institutes of IGNOU. Check out www.id.ignou.ac.in for the list of all Partner Institutes.

Q: What is the admission process for International Nationals?

A: For residents living outside India, IGNOU has a list of selected programmes offered by Partner Institutes. The Institutes provide application forms, accepts assignments, projects and administer tests. Eligible applicants can get in touch with the Institute located in their area and submit the offline form along with the application fee within the given date.

• List of Partner Institutes – Click Here
• Programmes – Learn More

Q: Can Foreign Students seek admissions to IGNOU Programmes in India?

A: Yes, they can. In such a case, they need to submit the form along with the requisite fee and a copy of a valid study visa. They must possess documents like a copy of their passport, study visa, education certificates, etc.

Q: How can an Indian student get the application form?

A: The IGNOU application forms are part of the Prospectus and are available online. The application form needs to be filled in and submitted online.

Q: Is there a provision for offline application?

A: The below-mentioned programmes are available in offline mode –

MAEDU, MSCMACS, PGDHHM, PGDGM, PGDIBO to MCOM2, PGDHRM, PGDOM, PGDFM, PGDFMP, MAEDU, PGDMM, BPCCHN, MP, DNA, PGDMCH, PGDSWGS to MAWGS2, PGDCFT to MSCCFT2, BBARL, PGDDE to MADE2, PGDAE to MAAE2, PGDSW to MSW2, MPB.

Q: What if I wish to fill multiple admission forms using one email ID?

A: Yes, possible. But there are certain rules to be followed while filling simultaneous registrations.

Q: Is it mandatory to register before submitting the admission registration form?

A: Yes. The official link to get registered is Click here.

Q: What is the procedure to remit the programme fee?

A: The admission fee can only be paid through net banking, credit card and debit card.

Q: Are IGNOU Certificates/ Diplomas/ Degrees recognised?

A: Yes. Indira Gandhi National Open University, the largest university in the world, is a Central University founded in 1985 by an Act of Parliament.

Q: What should I do if I forget to take a printout of the submitted form?

A: Visit http://onlineadmission.ignou.ac.in/PrintForm.asp and take a printout.