The old OPENMAT XXVII deadline article is not a reliable guide to current IGNOU MBA admission. Applicants should use the live IGNOU admission portal and current prospectus for the January or July session.
What this exam or admission route is
IGNOU periodically opens fresh admission through its Samarth portal. Programme availability, eligibility, fee, document list and any entrance requirement are stated in the session prospectus.
Who can apply
Confirm the recognised bachelor’s degree, minimum marks if specified, category rules and duration in the current prospectus. Overseas learners should use the international-student route where applicable.
Exam or selection structure
- Read the current common prospectus
- Register on the official admission portal
- Select MBA and the correct regional/study centre options
- Upload documents and pay the fee online
How to apply
- Use only an ignou.ac.in or Samarth portal linked by IGNOU
- Create a new registration for the relevant session
- Upload readable academic/category documents
- Save the control number and payment confirmation
Preparation and planning
This is an admission-process update rather than a promise of an entrance test. If IGNOU announces a test for a future session, follow only that session’s prospectus.
Documents to keep ready
- Class 10 certificate for name and date of birth
- Qualifying-examination marksheets and certificate
- Recent photograph, signature and valid photo ID
- Category, EWS, PwD, domicile or experience certificate, where applicable
- Application confirmation, fee receipt, admit card and scorecard
Official links
Fact-check note: verified on 2 September 2026. Future dates, fees, seats and eligibility can change. The current official notification always takes priority over this guide.