IGNOU Imphal Regional Centre: This regional centre of IGNOU started operating on December 1, 2000. The department was founded according to the university notification from the New Delhi headquarters. A memorandum was signed between the State Government of Manipur and IGNOU in 2013. From the inception of the regional centre, it has trained more than 5000 Government Primary Teachers in Elementary Education Diploma.
Dr. R.K. Ranjit Singh from 2006 is guiding the department as the senior regional director. The IGNOU Imphal Regional Centre has functioned to implement the mandate of the university in the area with the help of academic counsellors and learner support centres. The study centres associated with the IGNOU study centre are Manipur University SC, Moreh College, Moirang College, Jiri College, Jiribam, Presidency College SC, Motbung and Churachandpur College SC.
The Imphal regional office has 16 districts under its jurisdiction in Manipur, the districts such as Tamenglong, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, Chandel, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Imphal West, Jiribam, Kakching, Kamjong, Kangpokpi, Noney, Pherzawl, Senapati, Thoubal, and Ukhrul.
IGNOU Imphal Regional Centre Highlights Table
| Feature | Details |
| Established | 2000 |
| Regional Centre Code | 17 |
| Director | Dr. Salam Dilan Singh |
| Location | Asha Jina Complex, North AOC, Imphal, Manipur – 795001 |
| Contact Numbers | 0385-2421190 / 2421191 / 2417017 (R) |
| rcimphal@ignou.ac.in | |
| Official Website | rcimphal.ignou.ac.in |
| Study Centres | 19 active Learner Support Centres across Manipur |
| Academic Programmes | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Certificate courses |
Latest Notification Related to IGNOU Imphal Regional Centre
- The admission procedure will commence for the July academic session by the IGNOU at Imphal Regional Centre for all the offered courses, students can apply for IGNOU admission from 20 May 2025*.
- The IGNOU re-registration procedure has started for all the offered courses at the Imphal Regional Centre under the July academic session, last date to apply is 30 June 2025 apply at @onlinerr.ignou.ac.in.
IGNOU Imphal Regional Centre Offered Courses
The RC offers programs such as a Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC), Certificate in Organic Farming (COF), Certificate in Primary Education (CPE), Regular Program, Diploma in Primary Education (DPE), PG Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO), PG Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD), PG Diploma in District Health Management (PGDDHM), Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE), BSc, BSW, Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS), MA (English), MA (Hindi), Master of Arts (History) (MAH), Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS), and several more.
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IGNOU MA Economics (MEC)
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IGNOU MA English (MEG)
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IGNOU MA Hindi (MHD)
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Master of Arts (History) (MAH)
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IGNOU MA Rural Development (MARD)
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IGNOU MA Sociology (MSO)
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IGNOU Master of Arts (Tourism Management) (MTM)
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Master of Business Administration (IGNOU MBA)
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Master of Commerce (IGNOU MCom)
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Master of Computer Applications (IGNOU MCA)
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Master of Library and Information Science (IGNOU MLIS)
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Masters Degree Programme in Social Work (IGNOU MSW)
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PG and Advance Diploma
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Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO)
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Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in District Health Management (PGDDHM)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (IGNOU PGJMC)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Participatory Management of Displacement Resettlement and Rehabilitation (PGDMRR)
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| Bachelor of Arts (IGNOU BA) |
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Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS)
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Bachelor of Commerce (IGNOU B.Com)
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Bachelor of Computer Applications (IGNOU BCA)
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Bachelor of Library and Information Science (IGNOU BLIS)
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Bachelor of Science (IGNOU BSc)
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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
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Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP)
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Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE)
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Diploma in Creative Writing in Hindi (DCH)
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Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (IGNOU DECE)
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Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE)
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Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS)
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Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP)
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Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM)
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Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES)
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Certificate in Food and Nutrition (IGNOU CFN)
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Certificate in Guidance (CIG)
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Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE)
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Certificate in Human Rights (CHR)
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Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)
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Certificate in Labour Development (CLD)
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Certificate in Literacy programme (CLP)
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Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC)
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Certificate in Organic Farming (COF)
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Certificate in Primary Education (CPE)
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Certificate in Rural Development (CRD)
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Certificate in Sericulture (CIS)
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Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (CTE)
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Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)
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Certificate in Women’s Empowerment and Development (CWED)
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Certificate Programme in Empowering Women Through Self-Help Groups (CWDL)
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Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT)
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Certificate Programme Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM)
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IGNOU Imphal Regional Centre Admission Updates 2025
IGNOU Imphal RC will start to offers admission for all the offered courses into the July 2025 academic session from 20 May 2025*. Those who are interested they have to visit the official portal ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in for the online admission. The last date for IGNOU Imphal Regional Centre admission 2025 will be 30 June 2025*. Students new to this admission process can read the following application steps.
IGNOU Imphal Regional Centre Admission Process 2025
- The admission process starts from the regional centre website rcimphal.ignou.ac.in.
- Once on the authorized site, click on “Student Corner” from the top left side of the page and click on “Admissions” from the left side list of functions.
- It will redirect you to another portal, and there click on “Student Services” and from there click on “Admissions”.
- Now tap on the mode you want to apply in, ODL or online, and step into the official page ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
- First, register by entering the details such as the applicant’s name, mobile number, and email address, set a username, and password (It should be 6 to 9 alphanumeric characters and unique), and click on the “Register” button to finish the step.
- Secondly, sign in with the created password user ID, and captcha.
- After this, complete the form, and submit the scanned papers like the educational qualification mark sheets, category proof, the scanned photograph and signature of the candidate and so on.
- Go through the payment system using net banking, or debit or credit cards, and then pay the Rs. 300 registration charge.
IGNOU Imphal Regional Centre Faculties
Since 2006, Dr R.K. Ranjit Singh has been functioning as the senior regional director at the Imphal RC of IGNOU. The centre is known for its dedicated support to all students, through regular counselling sessions, useful study materials, and a well-stocked library. Other than these, the staff are dedicated to offering comprehensive help to learners through various training programs throughout the year.
The department provides local support to the students of the area, including assisting homemakers and working professionals seeking to enhance their educational qualifications. Furthermore, the RC has a parking lot with wheelchair accessibility.
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