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Last date for Re-registration for programmes offered in ODL/Online mode for January 2024 session has been extended till 15th February 2024

Important Update - Last date for IGNOU January 2024 Session Re-registration extended till 15th February 2024

IGNOU has extended the last date for re-registration for programmes offered in ODL/Online mode for the January 2024 session. Students can now submit their re-registration forms online till 15th February 2024 without any late fees.

Re-registration Process and Important Dates

The online re-registration process for the January 2024 session started from 5th December 2023. As per the earlier notification, the last date for re-registration without any late fee was 29th January 2024.

However, considering requests from students, IGNOU has now extended the last date for submission of online re-registration forms to 15th February 2024. Students can visit the official re-registration portal - https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/ to fill and submit their re-registration forms online during this extended period.

No late fee will be applicable for registrations done till 15th February 2024. From 16th February 2024 onwards, students submitting their forms will have to pay a late fee of Rs. 1000 along with the programme fee. The portal will remain open for re-registrations with late fee till 28th February 2024.

Steps to submit IGNOU January 2024 Re-registration form online

Here are the basic steps to submit your IGNOU January 2024 session re-registration form online via the official portal:

• Visit https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/ and login using your enrollment number and password. Or register on the portal if new user.

• Choose your program, courses and fill other details in the re-registration form carefully.

• Review and confirm your course details before submitting the form.

• You can opt to make online fee payment via various modes like debit/credit cards, net banking, UPI etc.

• Take a print out of the submitted form and payment receipt for your records.

• In case of any issue, contact your respective IGNOU Regional Centre for assistance.

Important Instructions for Students

While submitting their re-registration forms online, students must read all instructions and guidelines carefully:

• Provide correct contact details like mobile number and email id.

• Choose courses as per your Program Structure given in Program Guide.

• Exercise caution while making online payments and do not share card/net banking credentials.

• Avoid last minute submission of forms to prevent payment issues.

• Do not make multiple payments for same form. One will be auto refunded.

• Verify submitted form details and payment status before payment deadline.

• Seek assistance from IGNOU in case of errors while registering or making payments.

Benefits of IGNOU Open and Distance Learning Programs

Some key benefits of pursuing academic programs through IGNOU include:

• Flexible self-paced learning without affecting current jobs/responsibilities.

• Online and offline study material, academic counselling through network of 21 Regional Centres.

• Recognition of IGNOU degrees/certificates across India and globally.

• Affordable program fees and easy installments/fee concession options.

• Lifelong learning opportunities to upgrade skills and change careers.

• Inter-disciplinary courses and value-added career-oriented programs.

So students must make use of this extended deadline and re-register for IGNOU January 2024 session programs online at the earliest to continue their academic pursuits. For any other queries, please contact the University or respective Regional Centre.

Some additional details on the late fee for IGNOU January 2024 session re-registration after 15th February 2024:

• As per the extended schedule, students can submit their online re-registration forms from 16th February 2024 onwards with a late fee.

• The late fee amount that has to be paid along with the normal program fee is Rs. 1000.

• This late fee is applicable for all re-registration forms submitted between 16th February to 28th February 2024.

• The late fee is a one-time payment and non-refundable, irrespective of the date of late submission within this period.

• In case a student submits the re-registration form after 28th February 2024, then an additional late fee may be applicable which will be notified separately.

• The late fee amount helps cover some administrative and processing costs incurred due to delayed submission.

• Students must ensure they pay the late fee accurately along with program fee while making online payment after 15th February.

• Incorrect or absence of late fee payment may lead to rejection of re-registration application.

• Only special categories likePwD students may be exempted from late fee payment after seeking approval.

Is there a specific deadline for paying the late fee along with the program fee? 

Yes, there is a specific deadline for paying the late fee of Rs. 1000 along with the program fee for re-registration after 15th February 2024:

• As mentioned earlier, the last date for submitting online re-registration forms with late fee is 28th February 2024.

• Students submitting forms between 16th Feb to 28th Feb must ensure they make full payment of program fee + Rs. 1000 late fee on or before 28th February 2024.

• The online payment facility on the re-registration portal will be closed/deactivated after February 28th.

• Any form submitted on 28th Feb must have the payment completed on the same day.

• Partial payments or payments done after 28th Feb will not be accepted.

• Such applications will be considered incomplete and rejected.

• Students will have to reapply in next session and pay full fees again.

• No extension of payment deadline will be given under any circumstances.

So in summary, the deadline to pay both program fee and Rs. 1000 late fee through online mode for re-registrations between 16th Feb to 28th Feb is 28th February 2024 itself. Strict compliance with this timeline is necessary.