IGNOU exam form 2025 submission (with late fee of INR 1100)

Missed the October 20 deadline for the IGNOU December 2025 Term-End Examination (TEE) Here is your final chance! The online submission window for the exam form is open with a late fee of ₹1100 and will close on October 26, 2025. Eligible students for ODL and Online Programmes must urgently visit the official IGNOU Samarth portal to submit their form and secure their seat for the exams beginning on December 1, 2025. Act now to avoid missing your crucial end-semester examination.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has issued a final, urgent notification for all students aiming to appear for the December 2025 Term-End Examination (TEE) for both Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online Programmes. The initial deadline to submit the examination form without a late fee was October 20, 2025. For students who failed to meet this primary cut-off, the university has provided a limited, last-resort window.

​As of the date of this article, October 25, 2025, the portal is open for form submission with a mandatory late fee of ₹1100. This critical window is extremely short and is set to close on October 26, 2025. Management and other discipline aspirants must treat this as the final opportunity to complete their registration. Failure to submit the form and pay the fees by the extended date will result in an inability to appear for the December TEE, consequently impacting their academic progression. All submissions must be completed online exclusively through the official IGNOU Samarth portal (ignou.samarth.edu.in).

​ Key Deadlines and Financial Implications for IGNOU TEE

​Understanding the exact dates and the costs involved is essential for every IGNOU student to avoid academic disruption. The late fee is a significant addition to the regular examination fee, making timely compliance a financial as well as an academic necessity.

• ​Final Submission Schedule:
  • ​Original Deadline (Without Late Fee): October 20, 2025.
  • ​Final Window (With Late Fee): October 21, 2025, to October 26, 2025.
• ​Detailed Fee Structure: 
  • ​Examination Fee per Course: ₹200 per theory course (and separate fees for practical/lab courses and projects, typically ₹300-₹500 depending on credit weight).
  • ​Late Fee Penalty: A fixed, non-refundable late fee of ₹1100 is levied, which is in addition to the per-course examination fee.
• ​The Cost of Delay: 
  • ​For a student appearing in five theory courses, the total fee without a penalty would be 5 \times 200 = ₹1000.
  • ​Submitting in this final window, the total payment jumps to ₹1000 + ₹1100 = ₹2100. This makes the late fee a powerful incentive to meet future deadlines.
• ​Exam Dates: The December 2025 TEE for ODL and Online Programmes is scheduled to commence on December 1, 2025, and will continue till approximately January 8, 2026.

​ Step-by-Step Online Submission Process with Late Fee

​The entire process is exclusively online and must be performed through the dedicated IGNOU Samarth portal. Students are strongly advised to verify their eligibility criteria before initiating the payment.

• ​Verify Your TEE Eligibility:
  • ​Ensure your registration for the course is valid as on the date of the examination.
  • ​Confirm that you have paid the course fee for the respective year/semester.
  • ​Crucially, all required assignments must be completed and submitted to your Study Centre/Regional Centre within the stipulated deadlines for the courses you wish to appear for.
• ​The Submission Procedure on the Samarth Portal: 
  • ​Step 1: Login: Visit the official IGNOU Samarth portal (ignou.samarth.edu.in). Use your enrollment number and program code to log in to the examination form section.
  • ​Step 2: Select Courses and Centre: Carefully select the courses for which you wish to appear. Choose your preferred Examination Centre Code. Note that the University will try to accommodate your choice, but it reserves the right to shift students if seating capacity is exhausted.
  • ​Step 3: Pay Fees: Proceed to the payment gateway. Here, the system will automatically calculate the total amount: (₹200 per course) + ₹1100 Late Fee. Payment can be made using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
  • ​Step 4: Confirmation: After successful payment, download and retain a printout or soft copy of the confirmation receipt and the filled examination form. This document is vital for any future correspondence with the University.

​Impact of Missing the Final Deadline and What's Next

​Missing the October 26, 2025, final deadline has severe academic consequences for management students and all other IGNOU learners. It is not merely a formality but a mandatory step to participate in the Term-End Examinations.

• ​Academic Progression Halted:
  • ​Failing to submit the form means you cannot appear for the December TEE 2025.
  • ​This will delay the completion of your respective course/programme by a minimum of six months, pushing your eligibility to appear to the June 2026 TEE.
  • ​The delay impacts the validity period of your program registration and postpones your graduation date, which is crucial for career planning and job applications.
• ​Hall Ticket Generation: 
  • ​Only students who have successfully submitted the examination form and paid all the necessary fees (including the late fee) will be eligible to download their Hall Ticket (expected to be released approximately one week before the exams begin).
  • ​The Hall Ticket is the mandatory entry pass to the examination centre.
• ​The Next Steps After Submission:
  • ​Immediately after submitting the form, students must focus entirely on preparation.
  • ​Check for the release of the tentative date sheet on the official IGNOU website (ignou.ac.in).
  • ​Ensure your Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) ID is created, as this is now compulsory for your marks to appear in DigiLocker.

​Conclusion

​The clock is ticking for the IGNOU December 2025 TEE. With the submission window closing on October 26, 2025, and a late fee of ₹1100 now applicable, there is no scope for further delay. For management aspirants and all other students whose career milestones depend on the timely completion of their programs, this is the definitive final deadline. Log into the official IGNOU Samarth portal immediately, complete your online form, and secure your chance to appear in the December examinations, thereby keeping your academic and career timeline on track.