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ignou has opened admissions for its July 2026 session, offering over 200 programs across various levels via ODL and online modes. Aspiring students can apply until July 15, 2026, on the official ignou website. Meanwhile, admit cards for the June 2026 Term-End Exams are now available on the Samarth portal.

ignou's June 2026 Term End Examination will commence on June 1 and conclude on July 21. Lakhs of students are preparing for these exams. The university will soon release admit cards on the official ignou Samarth portal, ignou.samarth.edu.in, for students to download and verify their details. Check link to download hall tickets here.

Indira Gandhi National Open University has released the admit card for the June 2026 Term-End Examination. Students can download their hall tickets from the Samarth Portal. The examinations are scheduled to commence from June 1, 2026. Candidates must carry a printed copy of their admit card to the examination centre. No changes to examination centres will be permitted.

ignou Campus Placement Cell has announced a recruitment drive with Flybunch Ventures Pvt. Ltd for Business Development Executive (International Sales) roles. The drive will be held on 20th May 2026 at the company’s Wazirpur Industrial Area office in New Delhi from 10:00 AM onwards. Open to ignou students and alumni, the opportunity includes fresher and experienced candidates. Roles involve international sales, client interaction, lead generation and B2B negotiations across global markets with salary and incentives.

ignou’s Campus Placement Cell and ignou Regional Centre Mumbai will organise a mega placement drive in Mumbai on May 16, 2026, offering more than 250 vacancies across manufacturing, e-commerce, healthcare, fintech, logistics, banking and HR sectors. Companies including Blinkit, HDB Financial Services, Insta Courier and ImpactGuru will participate. Undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma students, along with alumni and experienced candidates, are eligible to apply. Selected candidates may receive salaries between Rs 25,000 and Rs 45,000 per month.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University has released the revised schedule for the June 2026 Term-End Examination (TEE), outlining exam sessions, eligibility conditions and key instructions for students. Examinations will be conducted in two daily sessions from 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. Hall tickets will be issued online. Candidates must meet registration, assignment submission, fee payment and programme duration requirements. descriptive formats courses with no date change requests permitted.

Prime Minister Modi is personally overseeing the NEET UG re-examination process following paper leaks. The Centre informed the Supreme Court about new security mechanisms for the June 21 exam. The NTA has implemented extensive reforms, including enhanced CCTV surveillance and forensic analysis, to prevent future irregularities and ensure fairness for students.

ignou has extended the July 2026 re-registration deadline for ODL and online programs to June 30. This applies to most courses, excluding certificate and semester-based ones. Students can re-register online, with no physical study materials provided for online courses. Scholarship opportunities are also available via the National Scholarship Portal.

Jamia Millia Islamia's Premchand Archives hosted a national seminar, "Premchand Ka Adab: Naye Tanazur Mein," in collaboration with NCPUL. Scholars discussed Premchand's seminal contribution to fiction and his enduring relevance in contemporary society, emphasising the need for modern perspectives on his works. The event highlighted his role in social change and human sensitivity.

ignou will conduct a mega campus placement drive at its Maidan Garhi headquarters in New Delhi, offering over 200 vacancies across multiple sectors. Recruiters including CollegeDekho.com, SarrthiIAS, and Birds Flight India Pvt. Ltd. will hire for diverse roles. The drive is open to final semester students, graduates, and experienced candidates from various streams, with some positions available for Class 12 pass applicants. Candidates must bring essential documents to participate in the recruitment process.

ignou has extended the deadline for submitting the June 2026 Term-End Examination forms. Students can now apply without a late fee until April 26, 2026. A late fee of Rs 1,100 will apply for submissions between April 27 and April 30. This extension aims to provide students with additional time to complete the application process.

Top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, imprisoned in Berhampur circle jail, has successfully cleared his Master of Arts in Sociology from ignou. He also has a graduation degree from ignou and is pursuing another MA in public administration. The jail authorities have facilitated these educational pursuits by opening university centers within the premises.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened applications for the SWAYAM January 2026 semester exams on nta.ac.in. These exams, covering diverse subjects from business management to engineering, will be held in CBT and Hybrid modes from June 17 to June 21, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website.

Over 3.2 lakh degrees, diplomas and certificates conferred at 39th convocation

Dashrath Singh, a retired Army veteran from Rajasthan, exemplifies lifelong learning, pursuing education relentlessly even after his service. He has amassed an astonishing array of qualifications, including multiple PhDs and dozens of degrees and diplomas, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to academic growth and a subsequent career in legal advocacy for soldiers.

Indira Gandhi National Open University has extended the registration deadline for its January 2026 admission cycle. Aspiring students can now apply for Open and Distance Learning and online programs until April 10, 2026, via the official portal. This extension applies to most courses, excluding certificate and semester-based programs. Applicants need their APAAR ID for registration.

ignou has released the tentative date sheet for the June 2026 Term-End Examinations on ignou.ac.in, covering exams from June 1 to July 15, 2026. Students must ensure course registrations are valid and assignments submitted. Discrepancies outside specified cases can be reported by March 20. The date sheet can be downloaded from the official website following simple steps.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (ignou) has extended the assignment submission deadline for June-2026 Term End Examinations (TEE). The extension applies to both ODL and online programmes under GOAL and EVBB, allowing students to submit hard and soft copies by April 30, 2026. The Student Evaluation Division (SED) confirmed the change with approval from the Competent Authority. All submission procedures remain unchanged, and students are advised to follow official guidelines to ensure timely and accurate assignment submission.

ignou has released the BEd Entrance Exam 2026 admit cards online ahead of the March 29 test. Candidates must download their hall tickets from the official website using login credentials. The university has advised early access to avoid technical delays, stressing that the admit card is mandatory for verification and entry at the examination centre.

ignou continues to admit students to its MA Psychology program despite a UGC ban on distance learning for courses requiring clinical training. This move potentially invalidates degrees for thousands of applicants, including a teacher who paid fees and attended classes, raising concerns about regulatory compliance and student futures.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University has opened applications for the June 2026 Term-End Examination, scheduled from June 1 in hybrid mode. Students can apply without late fee till April 10 and with a ₹1,100 penalty till April 24. The university has barred any post-submission changes, making accuracy and timely application critical for candidates.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University has extended the registration deadline for the January 2026 admission cycle for both ODL and online programmes to March 30. Applications are open for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses through the official admission portal. Registration for ODL programmes began on December 16, 2025, and for online programmes on December 24, 2025. Applicants must provide a valid APAAR ID and complete the admission process online through the ignou admission website.

ignou has opened registrations for its June 2026 Term-End Examinations. Students must submit their forms by April 10 without a late fee, or by April 24 with a Rs 1,100 late fee. Exams run from June 1 to July 15, with theory fees at Rs 200 and practicals at Rs 300-500. An ABC ID is now mandatory for all applicants.

Noida's Karishma Chauhan, 28, achieved 17th rank in the UPPSC PCS 2024 exam on her second try. She aims to champion women's education, empowerment, and healthcare in Uttar Pradesh. Women candidates excelled, securing 34% of successful selections and a majority of SDM posts, highlighting a significant rise in their administrative representation.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University has started the application process for the January 2026 admission cycle for its Open and Distance Learning and Online Programmes. Interested candidates can apply through the official admission portals until March 15, 2026, except for certificate and semester-based courses, which follow separate admission schedules.