IGNOU Regional Centres 2026: State-Wise Directory, Official Links, RC vs Study Centre & Student Services
Answer first: IGNOU's Regional Services Division currently manages a nationwide network of 67 Regional Centres (RCs) and nearly 2,000 Learner Support Centres (LSCs). Your Regional Centre is the official IGNOU office that oversees student support within its jurisdiction, while your Learner Support Centre/Study Centre is the local academic-support point for activities such as counselling, practicals and some assignment-related processes. This page centralises the current state-wise Regional Centre structure and the official routes students should use.
IGNOU Regional Centres at a glance
| Item | Current official position |
|---|---|
| Regional Centres | 67 nationwide |
| Learner Support Centres | Nearly 2,000 |
| Regional network manager | Regional Services Division (RSD) |
| Main RC directory | IGNOU Regional Centres directory |
| Study Centre lookup | Official Study Centre Status / RC study-centre pages |
| Typical RC role | Student support, LSC oversight, counselling/practical coordination, local notices and issue routing |
Regional Centre vs Learner Support Centre: what is the difference?
| Office | What it does | When students use it |
|---|---|---|
| IGNOU Headquarters | University-level academic, registration, evaluation and administrative functions | Central services, policy and escalated issues |
| Regional Centre (RC) | Oversees LSCs in its jurisdiction and coordinates regional learner support | RC notices, local counselling/practical issues, assignment routing, study-centre support |
| Learner Support Centre / Study Centre | Provides local academic support under the RC network | Counselling, practical sessions, local learner interaction and centre-specific instructions |
The nearest Regional Centre is not automatically your Regional Centre. Jurisdiction and your student record matter. Always check your allotted RC/LSC details before acting on a local notice.
State-wise IGNOU Regional Centres 2026
The following state-wise structure is taken from IGNOU's current Regional Services Division page. It is useful for quickly identifying the official RC network in your state or Union Territory.
| State / UT | No. of RCs | Regional Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Tripura | 1 | Agartala |
| Mizoram | 1 | Aizawl |
| Sikkim | 1 | Gangtok |
| Assam | 2 | Guwahati, Jorhat |
| Manipur | 1 | Imphal |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | Itanagar |
| Nagaland | 1 | Kohima |
| Meghalaya | 1 | Shillong |
| Uttar Pradesh | 4 | Aligarh, Lucknow, Noida, Varanasi |
| Delhi | 3 | Delhi-1, Delhi-2, Delhi-3 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | Dehradun |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Haryana | 1 | Karnal |
| Punjab | 1 | Khanna |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 | Shimla |
| Chandigarh | 1 | Chandigarh |
| Gujarat | 2 | Ahmedabad, Rajkot |
| Rajasthan | 2 | Jaipur, Jodhpur |
| Maharashtra | 3 | Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur |
| Goa | 1 | Panaji |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2 | Bhopal, Jabalpur |
| Odisha | 2 | Bhubaneswar, Koraput |
| Bihar | 4 | Patna, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Bhagalpur |
| Jharkhand | 2 | Ranchi, Deoghar |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | Raipur |
| West Bengal | 3 | Kolkata, Raghunathganj, Siliguri |
| Karnataka | 2 | Bangalore, Bijapur |
| Tamil Nadu | 2 | Chennai, Madurai |
| Telangana | 1 | Hyderabad |
| Kerala | 3 | Cochin, Trivandrum, Vatakara |
| Andhra Pradesh | 2 | Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 | Port Blair |
Why IGNOU says 67 Regional Centres but the civilian state table is smaller
IGNOU's Regional Services Division states that the nationwide network includes 67 Regional Centres, including regular civilian RCs as well as recognised Regional Centres serving the Army, Navy and Assam Rifles. The state-wise civilian table on the RSD page lists the principal public-facing RC network by state/UT. Students should therefore use the official RC directory for the specific office relevant to their registration.
What Regional Centres actually handle
IGNOU's RSD states that RCs oversee the operation of Learner Support Centres in their jurisdiction and monitor academic and administrative support to distance learners. The broader network supports face-to-face counselling, practical sessions, seminars, workshops, field activities and other programme requirements.
| Student issue | Best starting point |
|---|---|
| Local assignment submission method | Your RC/LSC notice |
| Counselling schedule | RC or allotted Study Centre |
| Practical/lab schedule | RC/LSC handling your programme |
| Study Centre issue | Regional Centre |
| Admission/re-registration portal issue | Official portal first, then RC/SRD as appropriate |
| Exam form/hall ticket/result | Central examination services/SED first |
| Unresolved grievance | Responsible office, then iGRAM where appropriate |
How to find your correct IGNOU Regional Centre
- Check your admission/student record: note your enrolment number, programme and centre details.
- Open the official Regional Centres directory: find the RC listed for your region/jurisdiction.
- Check the RC's own website/page: look for current notices for your programme/session.
- Verify your Study Centre: use the official Study Centre status/RC lookup service where available.
- Save the official source: keep the notice URL/PDF and date before acting.
Delhi students: why there are three Regional Centres
Delhi has Delhi-1, Delhi-2 and Delhi-3. Students should not choose between them merely based on distance from home. Your allotted jurisdiction/student record determines the correct RC. Each RC can maintain its own study-centre information and local notices.
States with multiple RCs
Some larger states have several RCs because one office cannot effectively serve the entire jurisdiction. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar currently have four civilian RCs each; Maharashtra, Kerala, West Bengal and Delhi have three; several other states have two. This is why a notice from one RC should not automatically be treated as a statewide or nationwide IGNOU instruction.
Assignment, practical and counselling notices: national vs local
For assignments, first download the correct national/current assignment question paper for your course and session. Then verify the submission method and local instructions applicable to your RC/LSC. The same principle applies to counselling and practical schedules.
Common mistakes
- Using the nearest RC instead of the RC allotted to your jurisdiction.
- Following Delhi-1 instructions when you belong to Delhi-2 or Delhi-3.
- Assuming one Regional Centre's assignment-submission method applies nationally.
- Using an old RC phone number from a third-party website without checking IGNOU's contact directory.
- Confusing a Regional Centre with a Study Centre.
- Submitting sensitive information to unofficial Telegram/WhatsApp administrators.
Frequently asked questions
How many IGNOU Regional Centres are there?
IGNOU's Regional Services Division currently states that the University has a nationwide network of 67 Regional Centres.
How many Learner Support Centres does IGNOU have?
IGNOU states that its network includes nearly 2,000 Learner Support Centres.
Is a Regional Centre the same as a Study Centre?
No. The RC oversees learner-support operations within its jurisdiction; the Study Centre/LSC is the local academic-support centre.
How do I find my IGNOU Regional Centre?
Check your student/admission record and the official IGNOU Regional Centres directory. Jurisdiction matters.
Can I choose the nearest RC?
Not automatically. Follow the RC associated with your jurisdiction/student record.
How many Regional Centres are in Delhi?
Delhi has three: Delhi-1, Delhi-2 and Delhi-3.
How many Regional Centres are in Uttar Pradesh?
Four: Aligarh, Lucknow, Noida and Varanasi.
How many Regional Centres are in Bihar?
Four: Patna, Saharsa, Darbhanga and Bhagalpur.
How many Regional Centres are in Maharashtra?
Three: Pune, Mumbai and Nagpur.
How many Regional Centres are in Kerala?
Three: Cochin, Trivandrum and Vatakara.
Who publishes local counselling schedules?
The relevant RC/LSC generally publishes or coordinates local counselling information.
Where should I check practical schedules?
Check your responsible Regional Centre and Learner Support Centre for programme-specific practical instructions.
Can assignment submission rules differ by RC?
The assignment itself is centrally issued, but local submission method/place can depend on the RC/LSC instructions.
Where can I check my Study Centre?
Use IGNOU's official Study Centre status/RC study-centre lookup services and your student record.
Should I trust an RC phone number from Google or Telegram?
Verify it against IGNOU's official contact directory or the official RC page before sharing personal information.
What if my RC and a national IGNOU notice seem different?
Check whether they govern different activities. A national deadline can coexist with a local RC instruction about venue, mode or schedule.
Who should I contact for a missing result?
Results are primarily an examination/Student Evaluation Division matter; use the central result service and the responsible official contact route before escalating.
Is IGNOUStatus.in an official IGNOU Regional Centre directory?
No. This page centralises official IGNOU information for convenience; the official IGNOU directory controls.
Related IGNOU STATUS guides
- IGNOU Student Services & Official Links
- IGNOU Current Assignments
- IGNOU Assignment Submission Guide
- IGNOU Student Login
Official references
- IGNOU Regional Services Division — state/zone-wise RC presence
- IGNOU Regional Centres directory
- IGNOU official contact directory
- IGNOU Study Centre Status portal
Last reviewed: 27 August 2026. Regional Centre names, jurisdictions and contact details can change; verify the official IGNOU page before acting.
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