IGNOU PGDMCH Admission 2025: Last Date, Fees, Eligibility, Duration

IGNOU PGDMCH Admission 2026: Last Date, Fees, Eligibility, Duration – IGNOU PGDMCH Online Admission is now open for January 2026 session. The students who want to take a fresh admission in the PGDMCH first semester or year can apply online in the January 2026 session before the due date. IGNOU PGDMCH Admission Last Date is 31st January 2026 for session January 2026.

IGNOU University announced admission for the IGNOU PGDMCH program once in a year. Candidates are advised to regularly check complete notifications about IGNOU PGDMCH Admission for the latest updates. If candidates are eligible or comply with current eligibility criteria for PGDMCH then they can proceed for admission from IGNOU.

IGNOU PGDMCH Admission 2026

As we mentioned earlier, IGNOU invites online applications for the PGDMCH Programme once a year. IGNOU PGDMCH (Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health) is one of the academic programs offered by IGNOU University for the January session of admission. Interested candidates have only one option to take fresh admission in PGDMCH in the January session. Here, you can explore the complete procedure for PGDMCH Admission to apply easily and to get admitted at IGNOU.

Also Read:

• IGNOU PGDMCH Syllabus 2026
• IGNOU PGDMCH Study Material 2026

IGNOU PGDMCH 2026 Highlights

Program Code	PGDMCH
Full Form of the Program	Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health
Level of Study	IGNOU PG Diploma
Mode of Study	Open Distance Learning
Name of School	SOHS
Minimum Duration	1 Year
Maximum Duration	3 Years
Available Medium	English
Available Session	January

Mandatory DEB ID for IGNOU Admission 2026

As per the directions of the University Grants Commission (UGC), creating a DEB ID is mandatory for admission to any of the ODL or Online Programmes offered by IGNOU. The DEB ID is a unique number and needs to be created only once.

• First, create your ABC ID by visiting https://deb.ugc.ac.in/StudentDEBId.
• After obtaining your ABC ID, use it to create your DEB ID by following the instructions on the same portal.
• Ensure you provide your correct email and mobile number during the DEB ID creation process.
• Important: Keep your DEB ID ready at the time of filling out your online application for admission. The application will be processed only after validation of your DEB ID.

IGNOU PGDMCH Eligibility Criteria 2026

• Completed MBBS recognized by MCI.

IGNOU PGDMCH Fees 2026

• Full Program Fees: Rs 30,000
• Registration Fees: Rs 500

IGNOU PGDMCH Admission Last Date 2026

IGNOU PGDMCH Admission for January 2026 session officially started from 16th December 2025 and the last date to apply is 31st January 2026. It is noted that the schedule of IGNOU PGDMCH Admission may vary each year, so candidates should stay connected with the given link for the latest updates on start and last dates. The final deadline depends on the University's notification for the January session.

How To Apply for PGDMCH in IGNOU?

IGNOU PGDMCH Admission Process is available through online mode only so candidates have to submit only online applications to get admission to the PGDMCH program.

The online method is an instant method where every process can be done online like filling out the PGDMCH online application form, selection of courses, submission of documents, and online payment of program fees.

Therefore, the students no longer need to visit the IGNOU Regional Centre to follow the lengthy process from collecting to submission of the PGDMCH application form which was a time-consuming task so the online method saves your time which you can utilize in preparation for the PGDMCH exam.

Click Here for IGNOU PGDMCH Online Application 2026

Is IGNOU PGDMCH Offline Admission Available? As we said earlier, IGNOU only allows the online method to take admission to the IGNOU PGDMCH program. However, the students who want to take offline admission should visit the nearest IGNOU Regional Centre to inquire if they allow offline submissions for PGDMCH.

IGNOU PGDMCH Admission Status 2026

After successfully submission of the IGNOU PGDMCH Admission Form including payment of the program fees, now it's time to check your PGDMCH Admission status which can be checked online. The PGDMCH applicants have to keep checking the status online to check whether their online application is approved or not. Verification usually takes 10 to 40 working days.

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IGNOU PGDMCH Coordinator

If you have any questions or confusion regarding the PGDMCH program then you can connect with the PGDMCH program coordinator Prof. T.K. Jena by tkjena@ignou.ac.in or 011-29572849.

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