IGNOU Regional Centres

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is the world’s largest open university, with a network that spans every corner of India. To make education accessible to everyone, IGNOU has established over 56 Regional Centres and more than 1,000 Study Centres across the country.

These IGNOU Regional Centres (RCs) serve as the main link between students and the university. From admission and re-registration to assignments, exams, and degree collection, Regional Centres are essential in managing the academic lifecycle of students.

In this post, you’ll get complete information about the functions, services, list, and contact details of IGNOU Regional Centres.

What is an IGNOU Regional Centre?

An IGNOU Regional Centre is an official branch office of IGNOU set up in different states and cities across India. These centres oversee the academic and administrative work of the Study Centres under their region and act as a local office of the university for students.

Each Regional Centre is responsible for:

Managing admissions and re-registrations
Distributing study materials
Handling assignments and project submissions
Conducting practical classes and counselling
Organizing term-end examinations (TEE)
Issuing degree certificates and mark sheets
Resolving student grievances

IGNOU Regional Centre vs Study Centre

Feature	Regional Centre (RC)	Study Centre (SC)
Role	Administrative Office	Academic Support Centre
Main Function	Admissions, records, student support	Classes, exams, assignments
Visits by Students	Occasional (only when needed)	Regular (for classes & exams)
Location	Major cities	Local colleges/institutes
Control	Controls multiple study centres	Works under Regional Centre
Services	ID card, complaints, admission issues	Counseling, practicals, exam centre
Example	IGNOU Regional Centre Kolkata	Local college assigned as study centre

IGNOU Regional Centres

State / UT	Regional Centres	Address	Official URL
Delhi (NCT)	Delhi-1, Delhi-2, Delhi-3	Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068 Rajghat, Delhi – 110002 Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075	rcdelhi1.ignou.ac.in rcdelhi2.ignou.ac.in rcdelhi3.ignou.ac.in
Uttar Pradesh	Lucknow, Noida, Varanasi, Aligarh	Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow – 226010 A-31, Sector 62, Noida – 201309 Gandhi Nagar, Varanasi – 221005 Marris Road, Aligarh – 202001	rclucknow.ignou.ac.in rcnoida.ignou.ac.in rcvaranasi.ignou.ac.in rcaligarh.ignou.ac.in
Haryana	Karnal	Kunjpura Road, Karnal – 132001	rckarnal.ignou.ac.in
Punjab	Khanna	Near Bus Stand, Khanna – 141401	rckhanna.ignou.ac.in
Himachal Pradesh	Shimla	Panthaghati, Shimla – 171009	rcshimla.ignou.ac.in
Uttarakhand	Dehradun	Tapovan, Raipur Road, Dehradun – 248001	rcdehradun.ignou.ac.in
Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu, Srinagar	Jammu University Campus, Jammu – 180006 Rajbagh, Srinagar – 190008	rcjammu.ignou.ac.in rcsrinagar.ignou.ac.in
Rajasthan	Jaipur, Jodhpur	Mansarovar, Jaipur – 302020 Air Force Area, Jodhpur – 342001	rcjaipur.ignou.ac.in rcjodhpur.ignou.ac.in
Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Rajkot	Chharodi, Ahmedabad – 382481 University Road, Rajkot – 360005	rcahmedabad.ignou.ac.in rcrajkot.ignou.ac.in
Maharashtra	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Powai, Mumbai – 400076 Model Colony, Pune – 411016 Sadar, Nagpur – 440001	rcmumbai.ignou.ac.in rcpune.ignou.ac.in rcnagpur.ignou.ac.in
Goa	Panaji	Porvorim, Goa – 403521	rcgoa.ignou.ac.in
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Jabalpur	Board Office Square, Bhopal – 462011 South Civil Lines, Jabalpur – 482001	rcbhopal.ignou.ac.in rcjabalpur.ignou.ac.in
Chhattisgarh	Raipur	Kachna, Raipur – 492014	rcraipur.ignou.ac.in
West Bengal	Kolkata, Siliguri, Raghunathganj	Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata – 700091 College Para, Siliguri – 734001 Murshidabad, Raghunathganj – 742225	rckolkata.ignou.ac.in rcsiliguri.ignou.ac.in rcraghunathganj.ignou.ac.in
Bihar	Patna, Darbhanga, Saharsa, Bhagalpur	Biscomaun Tower, Patna – 800001 Lalit Narayan Mithila University Campus, Darbhanga – 846004 Saharsa College Area, Saharsa – 852201 TNB College Area, Bhagalpur – 812007	rcpatna.ignou.ac.in rcdarbhanga.ignou.ac.in rcsaharsa.ignou.ac.in rcbhagalpur.ignou.ac.in
Jharkhand	Ranchi, Deoghar	Ranchi University Campus, Ranchi – 834008 Deoghar College Area, Deoghar – 814112	rcranchi.ignou.ac.in rcdeoghar.ignou.ac.in
Odisha	Bhubaneswar, Koraput	C-1, Institutional Area, Bhubaneswar – 751013 Landiguda, Koraput – 764020	rcbhubaneswar.ignou.ac.in rckoraput.ignou.ac.in
Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Madurai	Periyar Thidal, Chennai – 600083 K. K. Nagar, Madurai – 625020	rcchennai.ignou.ac.in rcmadurai.ignou.ac.in
Kerala	Cochin, Trivandrum, Vatakara	Kalamassery, Kochi – 683104 Thycaud, Trivandrum – 695014 Vatakara, Kozhikode – 673101	rccochin.ignou.ac.in rctrivandrum.ignou.ac.in rcvatakara.ignou.ac.in
Karnataka	Bangalore, Bijapur	Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560011 Athani Road, Bijapur – 586101	rcbangalore.ignou.ac.in rcbijapur.ignou.ac.in
Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam	Benz Circle, Vijayawada – 520010 MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam – 530017	rcvijayawada.ignou.ac.in rcvisakhapatnam.ignou.ac.in
Telangana	Hyderabad	Barkatpura, Hyderabad – 500027	rchyderabad.ignou.ac.in
Assam	Guwahati, Jorhat	Housefed Complex, Dispur, Guwahati – 781006 Kendriya Vidyalaya Campus, Jorhat – 785001	rcguwahati.ignou.ac.in
Meghalaya	Shillong	NEHU Campus, Shillong – 793022	rcshillong.ignou.ac.in
Manipur	Imphal	Manipur University Campus, Canchipur, Imphal – 795003	rcimphal.ignou.ac.in
Mizoram	Aizawl	MZU Campus, Tanhril, Aizawl – 796004	rcaizawl.ignou.ac.in
Tripura	Agartala	Tripura University Campus, Suryamaninagar – 799022	rcagartala.ignou.ac.in
Nagaland	Kohima	High School Area, Kohima – 797001	rckohima.ignou.ac.in
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar	NERIST Campus, Nirjuli, Itanagar – 791109	rcitanagar.ignou.ac.in
Sikkim	Gangtok	Paljor Stadium Road, Gangtok – 737101	rcgangtok.ignou.ac.in
Andaman & Nicobar	Port Blair	Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair – 744101	rcportblair.ignou.ac.in
Chandigarh	Chandigarh	Punjab University Campus, Chandigarh – 160014	rcchandigarh.ignou.ac.in

How to Contact IGNOU Regional Centre?

You can reach out to your Regional Centre by:

Visiting their official webpage (accessible via IGNOU's main site)
Calling their helpline/contact numbers
Emailing to the Regional Director or Student Support team
Visiting in person during working hours (usually Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 5 PM)

Always carry your Enrollment Number and ID card while contacting the centre.

How to Find Your Regional Centre?

To find your assigned Regional Centre:

Visit: https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in
Login with your credentials
Go to “My Profile” or “Registration Details”
Your Regional Centre and Study Centre will be listed

Final Words

The IGNOU Regional Centre is your direct connection to the university. It ensures that open and distance learners receive timely support and guidance throughout their academic journey. Whether you have a query, need documents, or want to report an issue, the Regional Centre is your go-to place.

Make sure to stay updated with notifications from your RC and keep their contact information handy.