3 Days Left: IGNOU Extends December 2026 TEE Exam Form Deadline to Oct 7
IGNOU has given its students a few more days to file the December 2026 Term End Examination form. You can now submit the exam form without a late fee until October 7, 2026. A late-fee window then runs from October 8 to October 15, after which the university will stop accepting forms.
The extension was announced on September 30. The exam form process had opened on September 10, 2026, for learners enrolled in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes and online courses. With the no-late-fee deadline now falling this Tuesday, students who have not filed yet have a very short window left.
What the revised IGNOU TEE schedule looks like
The university has set two clear deadlines for the December 2026 TEE exam form:
| Application period | Late fee |
|---|---|
| Till October 7, 2026 | None |
| October 8 to October 15, 2026 | Rs 1,100 |
File before October 8 and you pay only the regular examination fee. Miss that date, and you get one more week, but every application in the second window carries the Rs 1,100 late fee. There is no provision for submissions after October 15 under the current schedule.
Who the extension covers
The revised dates apply to students enrolled in both ODL programmes and fully online courses at IGNOU. This is separate from the university’s other deadline relaxations this week: IGNOU also extended its July 2026 admission deadline to October 13 for distance and online programmes. That story is admission-related, while this one is strictly about the term-end exam form, so do not mix the two dates up.
Only students who are eligible to appear in the December 2026 TEE should submit the form. Before you pay, confirm that you have completed the programme requirements for the session, such as the minimum study period for your courses.
How to fill the IGNOU December 2026 TEE exam form
The filing process is fully online. Follow these steps:
- Open the official IGNOU website and click the December 2026 TEE examination form link.
- Read the instructions on the page, then click “Proceed to fill the online application form.”
- Log in through the IGNOU Samarth Student Portal. First-time users should choose “New Registration” and complete the registration first.
- Enter your programme code, enrolment number, and other required details.
- Select the examination mode, the courses you are eligible for, and your examination centre carefully.
- Review every detail on the form and correct any mistake before proceeding.
- Pay the prescribed IGNOU TEE examination fee through the available online payment options.
- Submit the form and download the acknowledgement and payment receipt. Keep both saved for your records.
October 7 is closer than it looks. IGNOU’s portals slow down in the final hours of every deadline, so filing today beats filing on Tuesday morning.
Double-check your enrolment number and programme code before payment. Errors in these two fields are the most common reason exam forms get flagged, and fixing them later costs time you do not have this close to the deadline.
Why you should not wait for the last day
Three days pass quickly, and the last-day rush on IGNOU’s site is real. Students report heavy portal traffic and payment failures in the final hours of every extended deadline. If your internet connection drops midway or the payment gateway times out, you could be pushed into the late-fee window without meaning to be.
The smarter move is simple. Gather your enrolment number, programme code, and bank details tonight, pick your exam centre carefully, and submit the form in one sitting tomorrow morning. It takes about ten minutes when everything is ready.
For more deadline alerts and exam updates, keep an eye on our education news section. IGNOU candidates tracking the university’s other notices should also read our report on the IGNOU PhD admit card 2026, which is out for registered candidates.
FAQ
What is the last date to submit the IGNOU December 2026 TEE exam form without a late fee?
October 7, 2026. IGNOU extended the deadline for the December 2026 Term End Examination form, announced on September 30, so students can submit within this window without paying any extra charge.
What is the late fee if I miss the October 7 deadline?
Students who file the exam form from October 8 to October 15, 2026, will have to pay a late fee of Rs 1,100. After October 15, no forms are accepted under this schedule.
Who can use this extended deadline?
The extension covers students enrolled in both Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes and online courses of IGNOU.
Where do I fill the IGNOU December 2026 TEE exam form?
Fill it only on the official IGNOU website, ignou.ac.in, by opening the December 2026 TEE examination form link and logging in through the IGNOU Samarth Student Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to submit the IGNOU December 2026 TEE exam form without a late fee?
October 7, 2026. IGNOU extended the deadline for the December 2026 Term End Examination form, announced on September 30, so students can submit within this window without paying any extra charge.
What is the late fee if I miss the October 7 deadline?
Students who file the exam form from October 8 to October 15, 2026, will have to pay a late fee of Rs 1,100. After October 15, no forms are accepted under this schedule.
Who can use this extended deadline?
The extension covers students enrolled in both Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes and online courses of IGNOU.
Where do I fill the IGNOU December 2026 TEE exam form?
Fill it only on the official IGNOU website, ignou.ac.in, by opening the December 2026 TEE examination form link and logging in through the IGNOU Samarth Student Portal.
