The main differences between admission and re-registration in IGNOU are:
1. Admission: Admission is the initial process of enrolling in a program or course offered by IGNOU. It is done when a student is joining IGNOU for the first time or when they are joining a new program.
Re-registration: Re-registration is the process of renewing enrollment for the next semester or year within the same program. It’s necessary to continue studies.
2. Admission: Admission occurs only once, at the beginning of a program or when a student is joining a new program.
Re-registration: Re-registration occurs regularly, typically at the end of each semester/year, to continue studies in the same program.
3. Admission: During admission, a student needs to fill out an admission form, submit required documents (such as educational certificates, identity proof), and pay the admission fee.
Re-registration: Re-registration involves filling out a re-registration form, paying the re-registration fee, and sometimes selecting courses for the next semester/year.
4.Admission: Admission fee is usually higher than re-registration fee. It includes one-time charges, enrollment fee, program fee, etc.
Re-registration: Re-registration fee is comparatively lower than admission fee. It covers charges for the upcoming semester/year only.
5. Admission: The admission process involves selecting a program, submitting the application form, paying the fees, and waiting for confirmation.
Re-registration: Re-registration is a simpler process compared to admission. It involves filling out the re-registration form, paying the fee, and waiting for confirmation. The process is quicker because the student is already enrolled.
6. Admission: After admission, a student’s status changes from “not enrolled” to “enrolled” in the chosen program.
Re-registration: After successful re-registration, a student’s enrollment status is updated for the next semester/year, maintaining their “enrolled” status.
In summary, admission is the initial process of joining IGNOU or a new program, while re-registration is the process of continuing studies in the same program for subsequent semesters/years.