IGNOU Extends December TEE 2026 Exam Form Deadline

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline for submitting the examination form for the December 2026 Term-End Examination (TEE). Students enrolled in the university's Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes can now submit their examination forms without a late fee until October 7th, 2026. The examination form submission process for the December TEE began on September 10th. The extension provides students with additional time to complete the application process and ensure that their examination details are submitted correctly.

Revised IGNOU TEE 2026 Schedule

Under the revised schedule, students who complete the application process by October 7th will not have to pay a late fee. Those who are unable to submit their forms within this extended deadline will receive another opportunity to apply between October 8th and October 15th, 2026. However, candidates submitting their forms during the second window will have to pay a late fee of Rs 1,100. The extension applies to students enrolled in both ODL programmes and online courses.

The important dates are:

• Exam form submission without late fee: Until October 7th, 2026

• Late-fee submission window: October 8th to October 15th, 2026

• Late fee: Rs 1,100

• Programmes covered: ODL and online programmes

• Examination: December 2026 Term-End Examination

How Students Can Submit the Form

Students appearing for the December TEE need to complete the application process online through the official IGNOU website. Candidates are required to access the relevant examination form link and proceed through the online application process.

Students can follow these general steps:

1. Visit the official IGNOU website

2. Open the link for the December 2026 TEE examination form

3. Read the instructions before proceeding with the application

4. Log in through the IGNOU Samarth Student Portal

5. Enter the required programme and enrolment details

6. Select eligible courses and the examination centre carefully

7. Review the information entered in the form

8. Pay the applicable examination fee online

9. Submit the completed form and save the acknowledgement or payment receipt

Students should carefully check the programme code, enrolment number, selected courses and examination centre before submitting the form. Keeping a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation can also be useful for future reference.

Additional Time for Learners

The deadline extension gives IGNOU learners more time to complete the required examination formalities. As the university conducts its Term-End Examinations twice a year, students need to submit a fresh examination form for each examination cycle in which they intend to appear. IGNOU's prospectus also states that learners must meet the applicable course registration, assignment, and other eligibility requirements for appearing in the TEE. The December 2026 TEE is scheduled to commence on November 25th, 2026, according to information released by the Press Information Bureau when the examination form process was announced.

What Students Should Keep in Mind

The extension does not remove the requirement to fulfil the university's eligibility conditions. Students should therefore verify that their course registration is valid and that other applicable requirements have been completed before submitting the examination form.

Candidates who have already submitted their forms should also retain their acknowledgement and payment details. Those who are yet to apply should avoid waiting until the final day, particularly if they need to resolve any issue related to their enrolment, courses or examination centre.

EducationNewsNetwork brings this update at a time when students across different modes of higher education are preparing for the upcoming examination cycle. The revised deadline is particularly relevant to IGNOU's large learner community, which includes students pursuing programmes through both ODL and online modes.

For TopEducationNews, the IGNOU announcement is among the latest examination-related updates that students need to track as academic schedules progress. Keeping an eye on revised deadlines can help candidates complete necessary formalities within the prescribed timelines.

Students who miss the October 7th deadline still have the late-fee window until October 15th, but they will have to pay the additional Rs 1,100 charge. Candidates should therefore check the official IGNOU portal and complete their examination form submission within the applicable deadline.