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Announcement: “Inviting entries for participation in Smart IGNOU Hackathon-2026”. Date: 14-08-2026 Issued by: National Centre for innovations in Distance Education (NCIDE) Smart IGNOU Hackathon-2026 Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) has launched the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026. It is a non-stop product development competition, where certain problem statements are given to the students for finding innovative solutions. In order to select and recommend the teams for National Level Smart India Hackathon-2026, IGNOU is organizing Smart IGNOU Hackathon-2026 as an Internal� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- as decided by the Selection Committee Date: 11-08-2026 Issued by: Administration Division (AD) Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- as decided by the Selection Committee|11-08-2026| Division (AD)||Graduation in any discipline with knowledge of MS Office and minimum 07 years' working knowledge in Delhi Jal Board.|Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- as decided by the Se Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- as decided by the Selection Committee Date: 11-08-2026 Issued by: Administration Division (AD) Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- as decided by the Selection Committee|11-08-2026| Division (AD)||Graduation in any discipline with knowledge of MS Office and minimum 07 years' working knowledge in Delhi Jal Board.|Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- as decided by the Se Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update https://www.ignou.ac.in/viewFile/AD/notification/ADMINISTRATIVE-ASSOCIATES-(GA).pdf @IGNOUc_Group

Notification: Circular for 79th HAC Date: 06-08-2026 Issued by: Administration Division (AD) Inviting applications for house allotment under 79h HAC meeting. Please fill the following Google form: Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Career: Engagement of Sr. Consultants (CMD) purely on contractual basis Date: 05-08-2026 Issued by: Construction & Maintenance Division (CMD) Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invites applications from retired personnel for engagement of Sr. Consultants (Full-time) purely on contractual basis in the Construction and Maintenance Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068. The educational qualification, experience, other eligibility conditions and remuneration are mentioned in below attached advertisement. Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

MediaRelease: IGNOU Further Extends Last Date for Fresh Admissions and Re-registration till 16th August 2026 Date: 05-08-2026 Issued by: Student Evaluation Division (SED) MEDIA RELEASE IGNOU Further Extends Last Date for Fresh Admissions and Re-registration till 16th August 2026 New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has further extended the last date for Fresh Admissions and Re-registration for the July 2026 Session till 16th August 2026. The extension applies to all notified programmes offered through both the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online modes� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

31 August 2026 Date: 03-08-2026 Issued by: Computer Division (CD) 31 August 2026|03-08-2026| Division (CD)||Announcement: Extension of last date for July, 2026 Fresh Admission|03-08-2026| Registration Division (SRD)||Announcement: Extension of the last date of Re-registration fo Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

MediaRelease: IGNOU Celebrates Six Years of NEP 2020 with ‘Shiksha Sankalp’ Date: 31-07-2026 Issued by: Public Information Unit (PIU) IGNOU Celebrates Six Years of NEP 2020 with ‘Shiksha Sankalp’ Experts Deliberate on Innovation, AI, Skilling and Indian Knowledge Systems New Delhi, July 29, 2026: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) organised a day-long national conclave, ‘Shiksha Sankalp: Celebrating 6 Years of NEP 2020’, at its Headquarters to commemorate six years of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The event brought together� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Announcement: Pre-Placement Webinars on IGNOU Website on 24th and 25th July Date: 24-07-2026 Issued by: Campus Placement Cell (CPC) Pre-Placement Career Guidance Webinars – 24th & 25th July 2026 Pre-Placement Career Guidance Webinars – 24th & 25th July 2026 The Campus Placement Cell (CPC), IGNOU is organizing Pre-Placement Career Guidance Webinars on 24th & 25th July 2026 to enhance learners’ interview preparedness, communication skills, and understanding of the corporate recruitment process. Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Announcement: Engagement of 02 Administrative Associate on Contractual basis at FM Gyan Vani Station Date: 23-07-2026 Issued by: Electronic Media Producation Centre (EMPC) IGNOU invites application for engagement of 02 Administrative Associate on Contractual basis at FM Gyan Vani station. For more details click on attachment. Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Announcement: Campus Placement Drive for IGNOU Learners & Alumni at RC Ahmedabad under IGNOU-CII Collaboration Date: 22-07-2026 Issued by: Campus Placement Cell (CPC) Campus Placement Drive for IGNOU Learners & Alumni at RC Ahmedabad Campus Placement Drive for IGNOU Learners & Alumni at RC Ahmedabad under IGNOU-CII Collaboration Placement Drive Details: Interview Dates: 30th & 31st July 2026 (Thursday & Friday) Reporting Time: 10:00 AM onwards Venue: IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad Near Hiramani School, Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway Road, Chharodi, Opposite Nirma University, Ahmed� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

B.R. Ambedkar Convention Centre, IGNOU Headquarters, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068 Date: 21-07-2026 Issued by: Campus Placement Cell (CPC) B.R. Ambedkar Convention Centre, IGNOU Headquarters, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068|21-07-2026| Placement Cell (CPC)||Announcement: IGNOU Invites Entries for Startup Competition-2026|20-07-2026| Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Announcement: IGNOU Invites Entries for Startup Competition-2026 Date: 20-07-2026 Issued by: National Centre for innovations in Distance Education (NCIDE) Inviting Entries for "Startup Competition-2026" (Best Startup Award-2026) Last date for submission of entries is August 31, 2026. For more details Notification, Guidelines and Poster are attached. Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Notification: Committee Against Sexual Harassment (ICASH) Date: 20-07-2026 Issued by: Administration Division (AD) Nomination of member on IGNOU Committee Against Sexual Harassment (ICASH) Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update Join @IGNOUc for daily IGNOU updates

Announcement: IGNOU Invites Entries for Startup Competition-2026 Date: 20-07-2026 Issued by: National Centre for innovations in Distance Education (NCIDE) Inviting Entries for "Startup Competition-2026" (Best Startup Award-2026) Last date for submission of entries is August 31, 2026. For more details Notification, Guidelines and Poster are attached. Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update Join @IGNOUc for daily IGNOU updates

Announcement: Practical Examination Schedule for June 2026 TEPE, RC Delhi-1 Date: 16-07-2026 Issued by: Regional Services Division (RSD) Practical Examination Schedule – June 2026 TEPE for PGDAST & BSCAEY Programmes for LSC 07162, RC Delhi-1 Click on Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: 📖 Read full update Join @IGNOUc for daily IGNOU updates

Announcement: Merit list of Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) Admission January 2026 - Short-listed/Wait-listed Candidates under RC Delhi-1. Date: 16-07-2026 Issued by: Student Registration Division (SRD) Merit list of Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) Admission January 2026 - Short-listed/Wait-listed Candidates under RC Delhi-1 Merit list of Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) Admission January 2026 - Short-listed/Wait-listed Candidates under RC Delhi-1 Merit list and waiting list of Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) Admission January 2026 Offer letter of Selected Candidates for Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) Admission January 2026 Offer lett� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: 📖 Read full update Join @IGNOUc for daily IGNOU updates

NOC / Nomination Letter is compulsory for all participants. No Registration Fee is required. Date: 15-07-2026 Issued by: Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE) NOC / Nomination Letter is compulsory for all participants. No Registration Fee is required.|15-07-2026| Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE) Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Click here for more information Join @IGNOUc for daily IGNOU updates

Announcement: Public Information Officer(PIO) designated in SOCE, CIQA and SOVET. Date: 14-07-2026 Issued by: Administration Division (AD) The details of Public Information Officer(PIO) designated in SOCE, CIQA & SOVET Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Click here for more information Join @IGNOUc for daily IGNOU updates