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Announcement: Campus Placement Drive in collaboration with RC Chandigarh for IGNOU learners and alumni Date: 23-10-2026 Issued by: Campus Placement Cell (CPC) A Campus Placement Drive in collaboration with RC Chandigarh for IGNOU Learners & Alumni is scheduled as follows: Face-to-Face Interview Details: Date: 27th October, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Mode: Face-to-Face (Physical Mode) Venue: IGNOU Regional Centre (Chandigarh), Govt. PG College, 2nd Floor, Raipur Rani, Panchkula-134204 (Haryana) Job Location: Ambala City, Ambala Cantt, Yamuna Nagar, Panchkula, Mohali, Zirakpur and� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Announcement: NEP Orientation & Sensitization Programme under MMTTP Date: 22-10-2026 Issued by: Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE) Basic Details Programme: NEP Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) Organized by: UGC – Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), STRIDE, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi Programme ID: MMC-142-2026-OCT-A-08685 Date: 27 October to 05 November 2026 Mode: Online/Residential/Hybrid Timings: Afternoon Session: 02:15 PM to 05:30 PM T� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Announcement: "Inviting Nominations for the “Best Innovative Practices in ODL-2026” Award." Date: 19-10-2026 Issued by: National Centre for innovations in Distance Education (NCIDE) Award for Best Innovative Practices in Open and Distance Learning-2026 Nominations are invited from teachers, academics and staff members at IGNOU Headquarters and Regional Centres for the Best Innovative Practices in Open and Distance Learning-2026. The award aims to recognize and promote innovative initiatives that address systemic challenges and enhance the effectiveness, quality and reach of the Open and Distanc� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Announcement: Slogan Writing Competition: Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Date: 16-10-2026 Issued by: School of Continuing Education (SOCE) School of Continuing Education (SOCE) invites all IGNOU students to participate in the Slogan Writing Competition under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan on the theme "Drug and Substance Abuse Awareness" (English or Hindi). Last date for submission: 22nd October 2026. Entries are to be submitted through the Google Form (scan the QR code on the flyer). Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Career: Engagement of Senior Consultant (Administration) on Contractual Basis Date: 15-10-2026 Issued by: Administration Division (AD) IGNOU invites applications for engagement of one Senior Consultant (Full-time) purely on contractual basis in the Administration Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068. Position: Sr. Consultant (Administration) - 1 post Qualification & Experience: Bachelor's Degree with 5-7 years of experience in administrative and legal/disciplinary matters in Central Government/Central University. Retired personnel of the� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Career: Engagement of Administrative Associate on contractual basis Date: 08-10-2026 Issued by: Administration Division (AD) Engagement of Administrative Associate on Contractual Basis Position: Administrative Associate No. of Positions: 02 Qualification: Graduation in any discipline Experience: Minimum 2 years with knowledge of MS Office Remuneration: Rs. 30,000/- per month Last Date to Apply: 26th October 2026 Place of Engagement: IGNOU Regional Centre, Nagpur For details and application format, please refer to the attached advertisemen� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

@IGNOUc_Group Late date of TEE 2026 extended

IGNOU Ph.D Entrance Test July 2026 Session on 11.10.2026. Admit Card for Ph.D Entrance Test (July 2026 Session) https://ignou-phd.samarth.edu.in @IGNOUc_Group

IGNOU has released the examination form for the Term End Examination Dec 2026 session. Last date: 30-Sep-2026. (Without 1100 late fees).  Examination Form December 2026 link- https://ignou.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login @IGNOUc_Group

SUBMISSION OF Project/ Internship/ practical course fee for term- end examination (TEE). December 2026: All eligible learners enrolled in IGNOU's ODL and Online Programmes are hereby informed that the online submission of fees for Project, Internship, and Practical Courses for the Term-End Examination (TEE), December 2026 has commenced. The last date for submission of the Project/Internship/Practical Course fee is 30 November 2026. No fee will be accepted after the stipulated deadline. Learners are advised to submit the prescribed fee only through their respective IGNOU Samarth Portal login accounts on the IGNOU Samarth Portal. They should ensure that they are eligible for the courses for which they are submitting the fee and fulfil all prescribed eligibility requirements, including valid registration and completion of the minimum period of study, wherever applicable. @IGNOUc_Group

MediaRelease: IGNOU Launches Innovative ‘One-Year MA in Development Studies’ for FYUP Graduates for July 2026 Session Date: 14-09-2026 Issued by: Public Information Unit (PIU) Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced the One-Year MA in Development Studies (MADVSOY) for the July 2026 academic session. About the Programme The programme is offered by the School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS) and is designed to develop advanced knowledge and practical skills for professionals working in development, policy and social change. Who Can Apply? Graduates of Four-Y� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Career: Extension of date for submission of Online application for the Engagement of Senior Consultants (Finance & Account Division) Full Time on Contractual Basis Date: 09-09-2026 Issued by: Administration Division (AD) Applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement of Senior Consultants (Full-time) on a purely contractual basis in the Finance & Account Division, IGNOU. Position: Senior Consultant (Finance & Account Division) No. of Posts: 02 (One for Audit and One for Accounts) Educational Qualification & Experience: Graduate, preferably in Commerce background. Minimum 10 years' experience. Preference will be giv� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Announcement: Campus Placement Opportunities for IGNOU Learners/Alumni in the Education Sector Date: 03-09-2026 Issued by: Campus Placement Cell (CPC) Campus Placement Drive - Akal Academy Baru Sahib CAMPUS PLACEMENT DRIVE – TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES Join Akal Academy Baru Sahib, a premier international school – Only for IGNOU Learners & Alumni Vacancies: 40 (subject-wise) Location: Akal Academy Baru Sahib, Via Rajgarh, Distt. Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh – 173101 Employment: Full-time, Long-term (min. 3-year commitment) Curriculum: IB PYP and/or Cambridge Hiring for: I� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Announcement: Upcoming Placment Drive for RC Agartala, Aizwal, Imphal, Itanagar, Guwahati, Jorhat, Shillong, Siliguri, Kohima, Gangtok, Kolkata and Raghunathganj Date: 03-09-2026 Issued by: Campus Placement Cell (CPC) Please find attached the flyers for Campus Placement Opportunities for IGNOU Learners and Alumni being facilitated by the Campus Placement Cell (CPC), IGNOU, in collaboration with the concerned Regional Centres. The placement opportunities include: Banking & Financial Services Opportunities with Axis Bank and Bajaj Life Insurance Pvt. Ltd. More than 1,000 PAN-India positions are available for IGNOU students and alum� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update

Announcement: Upcoming Placment Drive for RC Agartala, Aizwal, Imphal, Itanagar, Guwahati, Jorhat, Shillong, Siliguri, Kohima, Gangtok, Kolkata and Raghunathganj Date: 03-09-2026 Issued by: Campus Placement Cell (CPC) Please find attached the flyers for Campus Placement Opportunities for IGNOU Learners and Alumni being facilitated by the Campus Placement Cell (CPC), IGNOU, in collaboration with the concerned Regional Centres. The placement opportunities include: Banking & Financial Services Opportunities with Axis Bank and Bajaj Life Insurance Pvt. Ltd. More than 1,000 PAN-India positions are available for IGNOU students and alum� Source: IGNOU Announcements URL: Read full update