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Documents Required for IGNOU Admission (2025 Updated Guide)

Are you planning to take admission in Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)? Whether you are applying for a Bachelor’s, Master’s, Diploma, or Certificate course, submitting the right documents is crucial for a successful application.

In this guide, we’ll cover the complete list of documents required for IGNOU admission — both for Indian and international students, including the format, size, and upload instructions.

📌 Why Are Documents Important?

Your uploaded documents are used to:

• Verify your educational qualification
• Confirm your identity and age
• Validate category/benefits (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Kashmiri migrants etc.)
• Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria of the selected course

📁 List of Documents Required for IGNOU Admission (General Category)

Here are the documents every applicant must keep ready before filling the online application form on https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in:

1. 🧑‍🎓 Passport Size Photograph

• Recent color photo in JPEG/JPG format
• Size: Less than 100 KB

2. ✍️ Signature

• Scanned copy of your own signature
• Size: Less than 100 KB

3. 🏫 10th Class Certificate

• Proof of date of birth
• Size: Less than 200 KB

4. 📜 Educational Qualification Certificates

• 10th, 12th, Graduation, or Post-Graduation certificates (as per course requirement)
• Format: PDF or JPEG
• Size: Less than 200 KB each

5. 🆔 Aadhar Card / Any Govt. ID

• Proof of identity and address
• Size: Less than 200 KB

🎯 Additional Documents (As Applicable)

If you belong to a reserved category or are claiming fee exemptions, you must upload the following:

6. 🧾 Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)

• Must be issued by a competent authority
• Format: PDF
• Size: Less than 200 KB

7. 🧑‍🦽 Disability Certificate (PwD Candidates)

• Valid disability proof (minimum 40%)
• Format: PDF
• Size: Less than 200 KB

8. 🧳 Income Certificate (For Fee Exemption)

• Only applicable for eligible SC/ST students
• Issued by: Tehsildar / District Magistrate or authorized officer
• Size: Less than 200 KB

9. 🕊️ Kashmiri Migrant Certificate (If applicable)

• For those applying under the Kashmiri Migrant quota
• Issued by: Relevant government authority

🌍 For International Students

International learners need to provide:

• Passport copy (valid)
• Valid visa (if applicable)
• Academic equivalence certificates (if required)
• Residential proof (local address)

📌 Admission for international students is processed via: https://international.ignouonline.ac.in

💡 Important Instructions for Uploading

• Only JPEG, JPG, or PDF formats are accepted
• Ensure documents are clear and readable
• File size limits:
  • Photo/Signature: < 100 KB
  • Certificates: < 200 KB
• Do not upload blurred, cropped, or rotated documents
• Keep all scanned documents ready before starting the application

🔁 Can You Edit or Upload Documents Later?

Yes, if your documents were rejected, IGNOU gives a chance to re-upload them via the Samarth portal. Make sure to check your email and portal dashboard for updates.

🧾 Sample Document Checklist (For BA/MA Applicants)

🧠 Final Tips

• Double-check the program eligibility before applying
• Rename files clearly before uploading (e.g., “10thMarksheet.pdf”)
• Ensure scanned documents are not password protected
• Submit your form before the last date

🔚 Conclusion

Preparing your documents properly is the first step to a hassle-free IGNOU admission. Follow the latest guidelines, keep digital copies ready, and upload them carefully on the official portal.

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