Applicant Login

Part A- Instructions Page

1. Please ensure that you are fulfilling the eligibility criteria for the Programme.
2. Registration fee for the Entrance Test is Rs. 1000/-.
3. Fee once paid is not refundable.
4. Permission for appearing in the Entrance Test is provisional, in the event of any information being found incorrect or misleading the candidature is liable for cancellation by the University at any time.
5. For Refund of fee (in case of double payment) please write to entrancetest@ignou.ac.in. (contact no. 011-29572209)
6. For enquiries related to exam centre/issue of hall ticket please write to sgoswami@ignou.ac.in. (contact no. 011-29572202) and jlkapoor@ignou.ac.in (contact no. 011-29571520)

Part B- Instructions to Fill Application Form Online

1. Please download the Information Brochure January, 2021 , Prospectus, 2021 and User Manual for filling up online form, kindly read it carefully before applying online.
   1. Click on the button "REGISTER YOURSELF" that appears in the applicant login area and fill the required registration details.
   2. Remember, while choosing your Username. It must be between 8 to 16 characters.
   3. While choosing your password, ensure that it must be alphanumeric and between 8 to 16 characters.
   4. After filling the mandatory information, click the "SUBMIT" button.
   5. Your username will be instantly sent to you via e-mail.
2. Remember your Username and Password for subsequent login.
3. If you have already registered i.e. you are an existing user, click the "LOGIN" button.
4. Before proceeding for filling the form online, the applicant must have the following:
   1. Scanned Photograph (less than 100 KB)
   2. Scanned Signature (less than 50 KB)
5. Application Fee can be paid through:
• Credit Card (Master/Visa)
• Debit Card (Master/Visa/Rupay)
• Net Banking
6. Once you have uploaded your photograph and signature, click the next button. You will get the Form preview option. Save/Print your form for future reference.

Note: Furnishing of incorrect information/suppression of information would lead to rejection of application form as per IGNOU Rules.

Steps for filling Online form:

1. Click on "LOGIN" button from the homepage of Online Entrance Test and then login with your Username and password by clicking the "LOGIN" button given on the login screen.
2. Fill personal details, programme details, qualification details and correspondence details.
3. Upload Scanned Photograph and Signature with specifications given below:
   • Scanned Photograph (less than 100 KB)
   • Scanned Signature (less than 50 KB)
4. Pay your Application Fee through debit/credit card (Master/Visa/Rupay) and Net banking:
   1. Payment by Debit/Credit Card (Master/Visa/Rupay): You have to select Debit/Credit Card option to pay the application fee and follow the online instructions to complete the payment of fee. After successful payment, you will be able to print/save the payment confirmation slip.
   2. Payment by Net banking : If you have net banking account select this option. You will be redirected to your bank website.

Once you have uploaded your photograph and signature, and clicked the "NEXT" button, you will get the Form Preview option. Save/Print your form for future reference.