Only 48 hours remain for IGNOU learners to file the December 2026 Term End Examination form without late fee. The no‑late‑fee window now closes on October 7, 2026 for both Open and Distance Learning and Online programmes. Apply through official IGNOU portals and avoid last‑hour rush, when payment gateways often slow.
Who should apply now? Any eligible learner planning to sit in December 2026 TEE, with valid registration and required assignments. IGNOU has extended the assignment submission deadline to October 31, 2026. Exam fee is Rs 200 per theory course; separate practical or project fees apply. Hall tickets release 7–10 days before exams.

Log in to the IGNOU Samarth student portal. Open the Examination Form section. Select eligible courses, preferred exam city, and mode if offered. Verify programme validity and clashes. Enter details carefully, then pay online. Download acknowledgement and payment receipt. Recheck status in your dashboard after some time. Keep your enrolment and transaction IDs handy.
The examination fee remains Rs 200 per theory paper. Practical and project components carry separate fees based on credits. The no‑late‑fee deadline is October 7, 2026. From October 8 to 15, a Rs 1,100 late fee applies for form submission. Track official updates only on IGNOU portals, not third‑party sites.
Choose your exam city carefully; requests to change the centre after submission are not entertained on the Samarth workflow. If previous TEE results are pending, submit the form anyway to avoid missing the window. Ensure course registration is valid, minimum duration met, and assignments submitted by the extended date.
If acknowledgement does not generate, wait at least 60 minutes before retrying. If money is deducted but status stays pending, wait up to 72 hours, then email [email protected] with enrolment and transaction IDs. OTP or login troubles? Contact your Regional Centre or raise a ticket on iGRAM. Users reported evening slowdowns today. Hall tickets arrive closer to the exam.
| Portal load status | As of Oct 5, 2026 | Quick action |
|---|---|---|
| Form portal | High traffic (user reports) | Try 6–9 am or late night; avoid last‑hour retries; wait 60 minutes |
The immediate priority is simple: file your TEE form by October 7 to skip late fees, and finish assignments by October 31 to stay exam‑eligible. Keep receipts, monitor form status, and use official helplines if payments lag. Acting early saves fees, secures your preferred city, and reduces last‑week anxiety.