Step-by-Step Guide to IGNOU Re-Registration 2026

December 2025 term end exam is going to start soon, Are you ready for your next step?

That next step is IGNOU re registration January 2026.

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about re registration and why it’s compulsory for everyone.

About IGNOU re registration January 2026

Re-registration is known as next year admission, when you enroll for the first time called fresh admission, after that it is called re-registration.

Whether you are appearing for the exam or not, don’t forget to apply for next semester admission.

Let’s take an example: If you enrolled for January 2025 and plan to apply first-year exam in December 2025, your second-year exam will be in December 2026.

If you do not apply for second year admission, you cannot appear your 2nd year exams in December 2026.

Did you know?

If you have a backlog from the December exam, you can clear it in the June session or along with your second-year exam.

Sneha Banerjee was a BCOM student taken admission in a July-2021 session.

She forgets to pay for her second semester and do you know what happens next?

She lost her session, and she again applies in January-2024.

Without proper guidance, she lost 2 years. This could also be with you, so be prepared to deal with it.

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How to apply for the IGNOU re registration online?

Many students face issues when selecting their second-year subjects, as they are often unsure about which papers to choose.

They select unnecessary subjects and face difficulty in exam.

If you’re unaware about the subject combination, contact your regional centre for guidance.

Follow the steps below to complete your application.

• Open the official website.
• Click on the Re-registration link under the “Register Online” menu.
• Scroll down, agree to the declaration box, and click proceed.
• Create a new account (for the first time user).
• Choose your programme
• Enter your name and enrollment number.
• Fill in the code from the security box
• Click Submit to proceed to the next step.
• Enter the OTP you received in your email.
• Log in into portal and select your subjects, ensuring you double-check all details.
• Select the subject and verify the details.
• Check the subject once more. If everything is right, click the next button or change the subject.
• Agree to the payment terms and complete the payment process
• After paying, print your application form receipt.

Note: IGNOU Re-registration is available only for bachelors, masters, or postgraduate degree
students.

Fees structure

Fees for January 2026 may vary depending on the program. Always check the official website for the most up-to-date fee structure.

Fact about IGNOU online re registration January 2026

• You don’t have to upload documents while paying IGNOU second year admission fees.
• No need to provide an address because the university already knows it.
• You can get a 15% discount if you select soft copies of study materials.
• You can change your study centre or regional centre without any extra fees.
• Users have the option to create an Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) account from the student portal.

Note: Don’t forget to attend practical class if you have selected.

Features of Re-registration dashboard

Indira Gandhi National Open University has digitized most of its services, you can access the online services including:

• Address Change
• Change of Study Centre
• Regional Centre change
• ID-CARD and many more

How to Change Your Address Online

• Sign in to the re-registration dashboard.
• Click on “Services” on the “Student” menu.
• Click the Request Address Change button at the bottom of the page.
• Fill in your new communication details.
• Click the “Submit” button.

How to use the offline method.

If you can’t use the online panel, there is another way to do it, but I wouldn’t recommend it.

Fill out an application form with your new address.

Send an application form copy and a copy of your ID to: rckolkata@ignou.ac.in. 

Note: Only candidates who applied through the Kolkata Regional center can use the above contact information.

You can also change your RC by following the steps above.

How to check IGNOU re registration status in 2025

After paying the fees, it usually takes a minimum of 30 to 45 days to update the record in the student management portal.

Once the university verifies your details, you can use the enrollment number and program code to check the status on the student management dashboard.

IGNOU re registration last date for January 2025?

The university has extended July 2025 re-registration deadlines and they have declared the last date of application is 31st September.

The server often causes problems for students applying on the last day.

You may face various problems on the last date of the application.

• The connection got lost. 
• The server is busy. 
• Payment deducted from the bank account, but the status is showing payment pending.

What Happens if You Forget to Apply for IGNOU re registration?

In the next session, you will have another opportunity. Don’t ignore second-year admissions else your 3 year course will be 3.6 years.

Conclusion

In summary, IGNOU re-registration is an important step that you need to apply every year.

If you miss this deadline could delay your studies and push your exam dates back, just like in Sneha Banerjee’s case, where she lost two years.

Whether or not you’re ready for your exams or assignments, it’s essential to complete your next semester admission to avoid unnecessary delays.

If you like our tutorial please share with other students, if you require help with IGNOU online re registration 2025, please let me know in the comment section.