IGNOU Regional Centres
IGNOU Regional Centres known for educational support, guidance, and resources
for diverse programs, serving students in specific regions efficiently.
IGNOU Regional Networks 2024: Bridging Education Across Regions
At an IGNOU Regional Centre, three main activities take place: academic, administrative, and promotional. These centers play a key role in promoting the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Open University system, managing study centers and support services, and organizing training programs for coordinators, counselors, and other staff in the region.
Regional Centers are like smaller offices of the University, handling day-to-day tasks, and they also serve as a valuable resource hub for the University in their specific regions.
List of IGNOU Regional Centres in India
| AGARTALA (26) | AHMEDABAD (9) | AIZAWL (19) |
| ALIGARH (47) | ANGUL (89) | BANGALORE (13) |
| BHAGALPUR (82) | BHOPAL (15) | BHUBANESWAR (21) |
| BIJAPUR (85) | CHANDIGARH (06) | CHENNAI (25) |
| COCHIN (14) | DARBHANGA (46) | DEHRADUN (31) |
| DELHI-1 (07) | DELHI-2 (29) | DELHI-3 (38) |
| DEOGHAR (87) | GANGTOK (24) | GUWAHATI (04) |
| HYDERABAD (01) | IMPHAL (17) | ITANAGAR (03) |
| JABALPUR (41) | JAIPUR (23) | JAMMU (12) |
| JODHPUR (88) | JORHAT (37) | KARNAL (10) |
| KHANNA (22) | KOHIMA (20) | KOLKATA (28) |
| KORAPUT (44) | LUCKNOW (27) | MADURAI (43) |
| MUMBAI (49) | NAGPUR (36) | NOIDA (39) |
| PANAJI (08) | PATNA (05) | PORT BLAIR (02) |
| PUNE (16) | RAGHUNATHGANJ (50) | RAIPUR (35) |
| RAJKOT (42) | RANCHI (32) | SAHARSA (86) |
| SHILLONG (18) | SHIMLA (11) | SILIGURI (45) |
| SRINAGAR (30) | TRIVANDRUM (40) | VARANASI (48) |
| VATAKARA (83) | VIJAYAWADA (33) | VISAKHAPATNAM (84) |
IGNOU Regional Centre Facilities
- Library with study materials, Program Guides, reference books, audio/video cassettes/CDs,
- Direct Receiving System (DRS) and equipment for interactive teleconference
- Computer Laboratory: The computer laboratory is equipped with computers, servers, CD-writers, scanners, and printers, as well as Internet access.
- EDUSAT facilities
- Telephone and Fax
- TV / VCR / VCD
- Internet and related items
- Adequate furniture
- Promotional literature of the University
Which are the IGNOU Regional Centres?
The University operates using a network of 56 Regional Centres (RC) and 11 Recognized Regional Centers (RRC) – 6 of which are IGNOU-Army RRC, 4 IGNOU-Navy RRC, and 1 I GNOU-Assam Rifles RRC. Additionally, there are almost 2000 Learner Support Centers (LSC) spread across the country.
This wide-reaching network enables IGNOU admissions to serve people in rural and remote areas, as well as those facing social or physical challenges, providing them with access to affordable, high-quality higher education in a flexible manner.
According to Section 2(J) of the IGNOU Act, a Regional Centre is a center set up or managed by the University. Its main role is to organize and oversee the operations of Study Centers in a particular region. It can also perform additional functions as assigned by the Board of Management (BoM).
“According to Section 5(1) (XXVI) of the Act, the University has the authority to grant independent status to a College or a Regional Centre as outlined in its rules and regulations.”
IGNOU Establishment of Regional Centres (RCs)
Regional Centers, set up in partnership with State Governments, play a crucial role in promoting Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in their regions. They establish, develop, maintain, and oversee Learner Support Centers (LSCs), which deliver programs, offer student support, and coordinate staff development initiatives.
IGNOU’s first Regional Centre was established in Delhi in 1985. Since then, the university has developed a network of 56 Regional Centres across India, covering all states and union territories. Additionally, IGNOU has 11 Recognized Regional Centres (RRCs) and nearly 2,000 Learner Support Centers (LSCs).
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