The application process is as follows:
- Visit the university’s official website: ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
- Click on the registration link displayed on the homepage.
- Complete the registration process by filling in the required information.
- Log in with your registered ID and username after registration.
- Fill in your academic details and click submit.
Official University Notice
The official notice states: “Please exercise caution while making online transactions. Do not share your card details or OTP with anyone. Wherever possible, use your own card/net banking for payments. You can also pay via UPI, including the BHIM app. International division students can use the online payment options available to them.”
Required Documents for Admission
The following documents are required for registration:
- Scanned passport-size photograph (less than 100 KB)
- Scanned signature (less than 100 KB)
- Other documents (less than 500 KB), such as proof of date of birth, mark sheet, degree certificate, caste certificate, income certificate, disability certificate, UGC NET-JRF certificate/UGC NET scorecard, etc.
Refund of Fees
According to the notice, the registration fee is generally non-refundable. However, the admission fee may be refunded under certain circumstances. For example, if a student requests a refund before admission is confirmed, their fee will be refunded. Furthermore, students requesting a refund after admission confirmation will receive the remaining amount after a 15% deduction, up to a maximum of ₹2,000. A full refund, minus the registration fee, will be issued if only a soft copy of the study material is requested.