Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 17: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced the admission for academic courses in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online mode for January 2026 academic session. IGNOU provides Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation courses in various fields (Arts, Science, Humanities, Commerce, Journalism and Mass Communication, Computer and Information Science, Agriculture, Continuing Education, Extension and Development Studies, Translation Studies and Training, Health Sciences, Indian and Foreign Languages etc.)
There is no upper age limit in IGNOU. According to UGC guidelines one can pursue two degrees/diploma (one in distance mode and one in regular; or two degree/diploma courses in distance mode) at the same time. Transfer Certificate from the last institute is also not required for admission in IGNOU courses.
Application for admission can be made online till 31st January 2026 at https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. Students can also connect with Regional Centre Port Blair on Facebook (IGNOU Regional Centre Port Blair) and Instagram (ignourcportblair). For more information, contact IGNOU Regional Centre Port Blair, VIP Road, Opposite Air Cargo Complex, Port Blair, 744103. Landline Number: 03192-230111/242888. Email: rcportblair@ignou.ac.in