Visit the official IGNOU admission / Samarth portal
Open the same IGNOU admission website where you filled your form (Samarth / online admission portal). Always use the link available through ignou.ac.in instead of random links from social media.
Looking for a simple way to download your IGNOU ID Card and keep a professional, durable copy for exams? This page gives you a clean step-by-step process to get your digital ID from the official IGNOU portal and also shows how you can convert it into a premium PVC IGNOU ID Card delivered straight to your home.

Just ₹499 – printed on 0.8mm ATM-grade PVC & delivered in 4–5 days*
We take your official IGNOU ID Card download (PDF), design it neatly and print it on a sturdy PVC card. It looks like a bank card, fits in your wallet and is perfect for exams, library use and day-to-day carrying.
*Delivery time is approximate and may vary slightly based on pincode and courier service.
IGNOU issues a digital identity card after your admission is confirmed. You can log in any time and download the IGNOU ID Card PDF from the official portal. The portal design may change, but the basic steps usually remain similar to the flow below.
Open the same IGNOU admission website where you filled your form (Samarth / online admission portal). Always use the link available through ignou.ac.in instead of random links from social media.
Click on Login and enter your username or enrolment number, password and captcha. If you do not remember the password, use the “Forgot Password” option and reset it using your email or mobile.
After login, your dashboard will show admission details. Look for a link labelled “ID Card” or “Download ID” under the documents or profile section and click it.
The system will generate your IGNOU ID Card with photo, enrolment number and QR code in PDF format. Use the download icon in your browser or mobile to save it. Rename the file clearly, for example IGNOU-ID-Card-YourName.pdf.
In most sessions, the ID card PDF is password-protected. The default password is usually your Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format. Enter it to unlock and verify all details.
Save the digital copy on your phone and cloud drive. Print it on paper for backup or convert it into a strong PVC card using the IGNOU Galaxy service above so that you never worry about damaged printouts.
Many distance learners download the IGNOU ID card once and forget about it. In reality, this single document works as your official identity proof inside the university system.
Visit the official IGNOU admission / Samarth portal, log in with your username or enrolment number and open the “ID Card” or “My Documents” section. Click on the ID Card link and download the PDF to your device.
Usually, the password is your Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format. For example, if your DOB is 14 March 1997, the password will be 14031997.
In many centres, the digital ID shown on your phone is accepted along with another photo ID. However, carrying a printed or PVC IGNOU ID card is safer because you are not dependent on battery, internet or screen issues on the exam day.
After you download your IGNOU ID Card, place an order using the link above and upload your e-ID. Our team designs and prints it on 0.8 mm PVC with rounded edges and then ships it to your address. Normal delivery time is around 4–5 days depending on your pincode.
The official ID is the digital card generated by IGNOU’s own portal. A PVC card is a high-quality printed version of the same details for convenience. Both carry the same enrolment number, name, programme and photograph taken from your official e-ID.
If any detail on your IGNOU ID card is incorrect, contact your regional centre or raise a ticket via the official support channels before printing a PVC card. Once the university corrects the record, download the updated ID card and then proceed for PVC printing.
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