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If you are a student of IGNOU or planning to get admission to this distance learning institute, then you should know how to change the IGNOU Study Centre or Regional Centre<\/strong>. The Indira Gandhi National Open University allows its students to select or change the IGNOU Study Centre or Regional Centre according to their preferences. In this blog, we have covered the step-by-step process to change study centre of IGNOU<\/strong> online or offline including fees and rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Institution Name<\/strong><\/td>Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)<\/td><\/tr>
Mode of Education<\/strong><\/td>Distance\/Online Mode of Education <\/td><\/tr>
Year of Establishment\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>1985<\/td><\/tr>
Number of Courses Available<\/strong><\/td>277<\/td><\/tr>
Regional Centres<\/strong><\/td>67<\/td><\/tr>
Study Centres<\/strong><\/td>2667<\/td><\/tr>
Admission Cycle<\/strong><\/td>January and July Session<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>www.ignou.ac.in<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is the IGNOU Study Centre or Regional Centre? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IGNOU Regional Centers and Study Centers are integral components of the university’s infrastructure, working together to support students and facilitate their educational journey. However there are differences between them. Below we have listed the important differences between these two entities: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aspect<\/strong><\/td>IGNOU Regional Center<\/strong><\/td>IGNOU Study Center<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Function<\/strong><\/td>Larger administrative unit overseeing multiple districts
<\/td>		Smaller units serving a specific city or town<\/td><\/tr>
Role<\/strong><\/td>Handles student registration, admissions, and counselling<\/td>Directly serves students<\/td><\/tr>
Student Interaction<\/strong><\/td>Does not engage directly with students<\/td>Handles student registration, admissions, and counselling
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Responsibilities<\/strong><\/td>Administrative support, guidance, and coordination<\/td>Exam coordination, material distribution, and assignment handling
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Example Locations<\/strong><\/td>Exam coordination, material distribution, and assignment handling.
<\/td>		Study Centre Gargi College, Dyal Singh College, Aryabhatta College<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Reasons to Change Study Centre in IGNOU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several reasons why students might want to change their IGNOU study centre:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Relocation<\/strong>: If a student moves to a new city or town, they may need to change to a study center that is closer to their new home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Improved Facilities<\/strong>: If the current study centre has limited resources or facilities, students might want to switch to one that offers better support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Personal Preferences<\/strong>: Sometimes, students simply prefer another study centre for various personal reasons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Inconvenient Examination Location<\/strong>: If travelling to the current study centre for exams is difficult, students can apply to change to a centre that is closer to an examination venue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to Change the IGNOU Study Centre or Regional Centre?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are 67 regional centres of Indira Gandhi National Open University in India. Every state in the country has one or more study centres available. If you are relocating or changing your state of residence, you have the option to ignou change study centre from one to another as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, IGNOU requires additional time to switch from one IGNOU study facility to another. You need to complete the form and submit it to the IGNOU centre to change the study centre or regional centre. The IGNOU change study centre application form can be completed and filled out online or offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also Read: <\/strong>Difference Between Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Steps to Change IGNOU Study Centre Online <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The online process of IGNOU change study centre is easy for students. They need to follow the easy steps mentioned below to change your IGNOU study centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n