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SGOU Admission Last Date 2026: July and January Sessions

Updated 3 October 2026 Important Dates 5 min read

Registration for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU) for the July-August 2026 session has been extended to 5 October 2026. All applications and fee payments must be submitted online through the university admission portal. Final admission confirmation requires physical document verification at an allocated Learner Support Centre.

Key facts

July 2026 Session Last Date 5 October 2026
Application Mode Online portal only
General Admission Helpline 9188909901 / 9188909902
Admission Email admission@sgou.ac.in
Programmes Offered 31 UGC-DEB recognised UG & PG courses
Fee Payment Modes Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
Official SGOU page on erp.sgou.ac.in: start online application for SGOU programmes
The official SGOU page on erp.sgou.ac.in — start online application for SGOU programmes. Screenshot taken 2 October 2026; click to open it.

Admission Last Date for July-August 2026 Session

Online registration for various undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes for the 2026 July-August session (Intake-I) at SGOU is open and extended until 5 October 2026. Candidates can apply online via the online registration portal.

SGOU offers 31 UGC-DEB recognised programmes in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode for this cycle, including 10 three-year UG programmes, 6 four-year undergraduate programmes (FYUGP), and 14 two-year PG programmes.

January Session Admission Status

SGOU conducts admission cycles twice every year, corresponding to the January and July sessions.

SGOU has not published the notification, schedule, or last date for the January 2026 or January 2027 admission session on its site as of 02 October 2026.

Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure

All applicants must complete their submission online. Offline or direct paper applications are not accepted. Candidates must possess an active Indian mobile number and email address before starting. Applicants for professional management courses can also access the MBA and MCA admission page. Follow the application steps outlined in the SGOU online user manual:

  1. Go to the SGOU admission portal and click ‘UG Programmes’ or ‘PG Programmes’ to select your desired programme.
  2. Fill in basic personal information and contact details to complete profile registration.
  3. Navigate to the qualification tab and add essential academic details (10th and Plus 2 for UG; 10th, Plus 2, and Degree for PG) and save each qualification.
  4. Upload certificates for each added qualification, followed by a passport-sized photograph, scanned signature, ID proof, Transfer Certificate, and caste/income certificates (if applying for concessions).
  5. Choose up to three preferred Learner Support Centres (LSCs) located across Kerala.
  6. Select an available counseling slot for physical certificate verification at the designated Regional Centre.
  7. Complete the first-semester and admission fee payment using the online payment gateway.
SGOU: Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure — step-by-step
Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure: the steps at a glance.

Fee Payment Modes and Concessions

SGOU accepts all fee payments strictly through its online payment gateway. Neither the university nor its support centres accept cash or direct offline payments.

  • SC, ST, and OEC category applicants seeking fee concessions must apply on the E-Grantz portal and upload community and income certificates on the admission portal.
  • Candidates claiming concessions must produce original supporting documents during physical verification, or full fees will be charged.
  • Candidates seeking refund of fees after non-admission must submit a separate online application on the admission portal with their own valid bank account details.

Online Fee Payment Modes and Transaction Charges

Payment Type Charge / Rate
Debit Card Rupay NIL
Other Debit Cards (up to Rs 2000) NIL
Domestic Credit Card NIL
Net Banking NIL
UPI NIL

Document Verification and Admission Confirmation

Submitting an online application does not guarantee admission. Final admission is confirmed only after the physical verification of original eligibility documents at the assigned verification centre.

  • Candidates should attend document verification at their selected centre only upon receiving an official university notification.
  • Postgraduate applicants must produce their Migration Certificate during physical verification.
  • Applicants who passed their qualifying exam outside Kerala must submit an eligibility or recognition certificate during verification.
  • Learner Support Centres are allocated based on vacancy. To review available regional options, check the Learner Support Centres page. Selected centres cannot be altered once finalized during registration.
What you can do Official page
start online application for SGOU programmes erp.sgou.ac.in/
apply for MBA and MCA programmes erp.sgou.ac.in
access existing learner portal login sgou.ac.in/student-corner
find Learner Support Centres in Kerala sgou.ac.in/academics/learnersupport-centre
contact university helpline and support sgou.ac.in/contact

Official documents (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for SGOU admission for the July 2026 session?

The last date for online registration for various UG and PG programmes for the 2026 July-August session is 5 October 2026. Applicants must submit their forms through the official admission portal. (src: 1, 3)

Has SGOU announced the admission dates for the January session?

SGOU has not published the schedule or last date for the January 2026 or January 2027 admission session on its website as of 02 October 2026. Registration is currently open for the July-August 2026 session. (src: 1)

How can I apply for admission at Sreenarayanaguru Open University?

You must apply online through the online registration portal. Physical offline applications are not accepted by the university. (src: 2, 4)

Can I pay the SGOU admission fee offline?

No, SGOU accepts fee payments strictly online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI via the official payment gateway. The university does not accept cash or offline payments. (src: 2, 3)

What documents are required for PG programme verification?

PG applicants must upload and present 10th, Plus 2/Pre-Degree, and Degree mark sheets, along with a Migration Certificate. Applicants from outside Kerala must also produce an eligibility certificate. (src: 2, 7)

How is admission confirmed at SGOU?

Admission is confirmed only after the successful physical verification of original eligibility documents at the designated verification centre on the assigned date. (src: 2, 4)

How many Learner Support Centres can I select during registration?

Applicants can select up to three choices of Learner Support Centres (LSCs) anywhere in Kerala. Centres are allocated based on vacancy and availability. (src: 2, 4)

What are the helpline contact details for SGOU admissions?

For admission inquiries, applicants can call 9188909901 or 9188909902, or email admission@sgou.ac.in. (src: 2, 4)

Sources

Written from the official SGOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.

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