When will the IGNOU June 2026 Term-End Exam (TEE) date sheet be released?

The tentative date sheet for the IGNOU June 2026 Term-End Examination has been released on the official website. The final date sheet is usually published a few weeks before the exams begin. Keep checking ignouinformation.in regularly for the latest live updates.

What is the last date to submit IGNOU assignments?

The assignment submission deadline depends on your exam session. Generally, for the June TEE, the deadline is March 31st, and for the December TEE, it is September 30th. However, these dates are frequently extended by the university.

Is an APAAR ID mandatory for IGNOU Samarth admission?

Yes, starting from the current academic cycles, providing a valid APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) or ABC ID (Academic Bank of Credits) has been made mandatory by IGNOU during the registration process on the Samarth portal.

What should I do if I forget my IGNOU Samarth portal login credentials?

If you forget your Username or Password, go to the respective IGNOU Samarth login page and click on the 'Forgot Password?' or 'Forgot Username?' links. You can reset them by entering your registered mobile number, email ID, or Enrollment Number.

How can I track my admission status after registering on the IGNOU Samarth portal?

After submitting your application form, login to your Samarth account. Your dashboard will display the current status of your application. Once verified by the regional centre, your Enrollment Number will be generated and sent via SMS and email.

IGNOU DEB ID Not Generated 2026: ABC ID Linking, OTP Error & Complete Solution

Still, the screen shows a pending status, an invalid ABC ID message, or "OTP not received". If your IGNOU DEB ID not generated 2026 problem looks like this, this guide is for you. It explains what DEB ID and ABC ID actually are, why the process gets stuck, what you can safely try yourself, and how to complain properly if nothing works. It covers both fresh applicants and existing students.

Quick Answer

What it is: DEB ID is a unique learner number created on the UGC Distance Education Bureau (DEB) portal for distance (ODL) and online programmes.
Why you may need it: IGNOU's DEB ID notice says it is mandatory for admission to ODL and online programmes, and the application is submitted only after the DEB ID is validated.
What to check first: your ABC ID (Academic Bank of Credits ID) must exist and open correctly, and your name, date of birth and mobile number must be consistent across records.
New ABC ID again? No. Fix the existing one instead of creating more.
When to contact IGNOU: when your details are correct and the error continues after a few careful attempts, submit a grievance on iGRAM with screenshots.

Official Links Students May Need

Use only these, and reach them from the IGNOU website if a link ever fails. Avoid lookalike sites and forwarded links.

What Is an IGNOU DEB ID?

DEB stands for Distance Education Bureau, the UGC unit that oversees distance and online education. The DEB ID is a unique number that identifies you as a learner in such programmes. Its purpose, as stated in coverage of IGNOU's notice, is to ensure students enrol only in UGC-recognised programmes.

Many students confuse it with other numbers, so here is the simple version.

Term	What It Means	Where It Is Used
Enrollment number	Your IGNOU student number, given after admission is confirmed	Student services, assignments, exam forms
Control number	A reference number some IGNOU application processes generate. You may see an application reference instead	Tracking an application or admission status
ABC ID	Academic Bank of Credits ID, a digital account for academic credits	Created via ABC portal or DigiLocker; needed for DEB ID
DEB ID	Unique learner number from UGC-DEB, created using your ABC ID	IGNOU admission form for ODL and online programmes
Samarth login	Your username and password for IGNOU's Samarth portals	Applying, profile, student services

If you are unsure about your Samarth credentials, our IGNOU Samarth Portal login and registration guide will help.

Why Is the IGNOU DEB ID Important?

Officially, it is a required step before you can submit an IGNOU ODL or online admission application. It also connects your student academic account to the wider ABC record system, which relates to academic credits.

Some websites claim it is also asked at exam form or re-registration stage. I could not confirm that from an official IGNOU notice, so check the latest notice for your session before assuming every student faces the same requirement.

Why Is My IGNOU DEB ID Not Generated?

These are possibilities, not a diagnosis. Only the portal message or IGNOU can confirm what went wrong in your case.

Difference Between ABC ID and DEB ID

Point	ABC ID	DEB ID
Full form	Academic Bank of Credits ID	Distance Education Bureau ID
Issued through	ABC portal or DigiLocker	UGC-DEB portal
Purpose	Stores academic credits digitally	Identifies a learner in distance and online programmes
Order	Created first	Created second, using ABC ID
Used for	Credit records; prerequisite for DEB ID	IGNOU ODL and online admission form

Creating an ABC ID does not automatically create a DEB ID. It is a separate request on a separate portal, and it relies on details from your ABC record. If those details are wrong, or the new ABC ID is not yet recognised, the DEB step can fail.

How to Create or Check ABC ID Before Generating DEB ID

Keep these ready:

Aadhaar or other valid identity details
The mobile number linked with your Aadhaar
Your correct name and date of birth
IGNOU programme details
Enrollment number or application details, if the form asks

Then follow these steps:

Open the ABC portal or DigiLocker from the official links above.
Sign in or register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Follow the ABC ID option on the live portal. Button names and menus can change, so go by what you see on screen.
Check that the name and date of birth shown are correct.
Note your ABC ID and take a screenshot.

If you already have an ABC ID, just confirm that it opens properly. Do not create another.

How to Generate IGNOU DEB ID 2026

Exact steps may change with the portal interface, so follow the labels on the live UGC-DEB page.

Open the UGC-DEB student DEB ID page from the official link.
Log in or register if the portal asks.
Enter your ABC ID.
Select the university or enter academic details only if the form asks for them.
Complete OTP verification.
Review your name, date of birth and programme details carefully.
Submit the request once.
Save the confirmation or a screenshot.
Check your DEB ID status again later.

Fresh applicants: IGNOU's notice says to keep the DEB ID ready before filling the online application. If you are starting admission, our IGNOU admission guide on process, documents, fees and eligibility covers the rest.

Existing students: the notice is addressed to learners who wish to enrol. If a portal asks you for a DEB ID, for example at re-registration, follow that portal's message or the latest IGNOU notice. I could not verify one rule that applies to everyone.

What to Do If IGNOU OTP Is Not Received?

Check your mobile network and SMS storage.
Wait a few minutes before requesting another OTP.
Confirm which number is registered with Aadhaar or ABC.
Avoid repeated OTP requests, which may delay delivery.
Try another browser, clear cache, or use incognito mode.
Try during less busy hours.
Check whether the portal is temporarily unavailable.
If it continues, contact official support through iGRAM.

For the IGNOU side, if your registered mobile or email is outdated, the IGNOU mobile number and email change guide explains how to update it.

What to Do If Name or Date of Birth Does Not Match?

Do not create multiple accounts with different details. Compare each record first.

Record	What to Compare
Aadhaar	Exact name spelling, date of birth
ABC ID	Name and date of birth shown in your account
IGNOU admission form	Details you submitted
Samarth profile	Name, date of birth, contact details
Enrollment record	Details printed on your admission or ID record

If one record is wrong, correct that record at its source. IGNOU-side errors may need an official profile correction or grievance request. Correction is not automatic, so do not expect one.

When Should Students Contact IGNOU?

Contact the university when:

Admission is confirmed but DEB ID remains pending
ABC ID is linked but the portal does not recognise it
Personal details do not match
OTP cannot be received after repeated attempts
The portal shows an unknown technical error
Enrollment number is active but DEB ID is still not generated

Include your full name, enrollment or control number, programme code, admission session, registered mobile number and email, a screenshot of the error, the date and time, and your exact request.

Ready-to-use template:

Subject: DEB ID not generated – [Enrollment/Application Number]

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am [full name], enrolled in [programme code] for the [session] session. My enrollment/control number is [number]. My registered mobile is [number] and email is [email].

On [date and time], I tried to generate my DEB ID / link my ABC ID. The portal showed this error: "[exact message]". I have checked that my name and date of birth match in Aadhaar, ABC ID and my IGNOU record. I have not created a second ABC ID. The screenshot is attached.

Kindly check my record and guide me on the correct step. Thank you.

[Name]

Never write an OTP in a complaint.

How to Submit an IGNOU iGRAM Complaint

Open the official iGRAM portal.
Register or log in.
Select the closest category shown on screen; the list may change.
Describe the issue clearly using the template above.
Upload supporting proof if the portal allows it.
Submit the grievance.
Save the acknowledgement or reference number.
Follow up using the same reference number.

If the delay has made you think about cancelling, read the IGNOU admission cancellation and fee refund guide first, because deduction rules may apply.

Mistakes Students Should Avoid

Creating multiple ABC IDs
Entering a name different from official records
Using unofficial websites
Sharing OTP with an agent
Paying an unofficial person
Submitting incomplete complaints
Repeatedly clicking the generate button
Ignoring admission discrepancy notices
Using an old portal link
Not saving screenshots

Author's Practical Opinion

This section is practical guidance and the author's view, not an official IGNOU rule.

Before assuming IGNOU has rejected anything, verify your ABC ID and personal details. In my view, most delays trace back to small data differences. Creating extra IDs usually adds confusion rather than solving the problem.

A single clear complaint with screenshots is worth more than the same one-line complaint sent five times. And please do not pay any agent for a step meant to be completed on official portals. IGNOU Information recommends keeping your own records at every stage.

Conclusion

Most cases come down to a few basics. Verify that your ABC ID is valid, check that your name, date of birth and mobile number match across records, and use only the correct official portals. Save screenshots at every step. If your IGNOU DEB ID Not Generated 2026 problem still remains after that, do not create new IDs or approach agents. Submit a clear grievance on iGRAM and follow up with the same reference number.

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Common possibilities are an invalid ABC ID, mismatched personal details, an OTP problem or a temporary portal error. Compare your records first, retry carefully and complain with screenshots if the error remains.

No. ABC ID is your Academic Bank of Credits account, created through the ABC route or DigiLocker. DEB ID is a separate number created on the UGC-DEB portal using that ABC ID. You need the first to create the second, so enter each one only where the form asks for it.

No. IGNOU's notice says an ABC ID is needed first. If you do not have one, create it through the ABC route or DigiLocker, then return to the DEB step. Do not pay anyone promising a shortcut, because no legitimate route skips this requirement.

Check your network and the mobile number linked with Aadhaar or ABC. Wait before requesting again, try another browser or incognito mode, and submit a screenshot-based complaint if the problem continues.

Do not create another one just because the first is not working. Correct the existing record through the ABC or DigiLocker support route, and ask official support before taking any further action.

Do not open new accounts with altered spellings. Compare Aadhaar, ABC ID, your admission form and Samarth profile to find which record differs. Correct the wrong one at its source. If the error is in IGNOU's record, raise a profile correction or grievance request. Correction is not guaranteed.

IGNOU's notice makes it mandatory for learners enrolling in ODL and online programmes. Whether an existing student must show it for a service such as re-registration or exam forms depends on the current notice or the portal's own message. Check the latest official notices for your session instead of relying on hearsay.

IGNOU's notice says the application is submitted only after DEB ID validation, so a pending DEB ID would normally stop you at that step. If your admission is already confirmed but the DEB ID still shows as pending, raise a grievance with your enrollment details and screenshots.

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