IGNOU Jabalpur Regional Centre: To accommodate the educational needs of the rural and remote area students, especially the tribal section of Madhya Pradesh, IGNOU established the Jabalpur regional centre in July 2005. Initially, the RC started working as a sub-regional centre functioned under the Bhopal department, from March 2004 to July 2005. Dr Somasi Srinivas is the senior regional director at this independent regional centre in Madhya Pradesh.
IGNOU Jabalpur Regional Centre has a total 13 districts under its jurisdiction, all of which are from the eastern section of the state, and mostly take care of the tribal region students. These districts previously included Singrauli, Dindori, Mandla, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Balaghat, Seoni, Chhindwara, Katni, Shahdol, Umariya, Anuppur, and Sidhi.
In 2013, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Rewa, Satna, Panna, Damoh, and Sagar were transferred under the Jabalpur RC, which makes it to 20 study centres at present. The centre also offers academic support to tribal learners in remote regions through mobile learning centres.
IGNOU Jabalpur Regional Centre Highlights Table
| Feature | Details |
| Established Year | 1985 |
| Regional Centre Code | 41 |
| Number of Active Study Centres | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | Anuppur, Balaghat, Chhindwara, Dindori, Katni, Mandla, Seoni, Shahdol, Singrauli, Umaria, Panna, Sagar, Rewa, Satna, Damoh, Jabalpur, Chhatarpur, Narsingapur, Tikamgarh, Siddhi |
| Location | Second Floor, Rajshekhar Bhawan, Arts Block, Rani Durgawati Vishwavidyalaya Campus, Pachpedhi, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Pincode | 482001 |
| Contact Number | 0761-2600411, 0761-2609896, 0761-2600219 |
| rcjabalpur@ignou.ac.in | |
| Timings | Monday to Friday (10 AM to 6 PM) |
| Official Website | IGNOU Jabalpur Regional Centre |
Latest Notification Related to IGNOU Jabalpur Regional Centre
- Registration for the IGNOU Admission will begins at the Jabalpur Regional Centre into the July 2025 academic session from 12 May 2025*, candidates apply at @ignou.ac.in.
- The IGNOU Re-registration portal will be available from 10 May 2025* at the Jabalpur RC for the July 2025 academic session, visit @onlinerr.ignou.ac.in to complete the 2nd year.
IGNOU Jabalpur Regional Centre Offered Courses
The courses offered through this regional centre are Master of Arts (Economics) (MEC), Master of Commerce (MCom), and Master of Computer Applications (MCA). They also have a Post-Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM) and a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO).
For Bachelor’s degrees, options include Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) and BCA. Some Diploma programs are Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE) and Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE). Certificate programs feature a Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM) and a Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES). Also, there’s an Appreciation Course on the Environment.
| Master’s Degree |
| Master of Arts (Economics) (MEC) |
| Master of Arts (English) (MEG) |
| Master of Arts (Hindi) (MHD) |
| Master of Arts (History) (MAH) |
| Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS) |
| Master of Arts (Sociology) (MSO) |
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Master of Arts (Tourism Management) (MTM)
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| Master of Arts(Education) (MA(Edu)) |
| Master of Commerce (IGNOU MCom) |
| Master of Computer Applications (IGNOU MCA) |
| Master of Education (MEd ) |
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Master of Library and Information Science (IGNOU MLIS)
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Master of Science Degree in Dietetics and Food Service Management (IGNOU MSC(DFSM))
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MSc (Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science) (MACS)
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| PG and Advance Diploma |
| PG Diploma in Translation (PGDT) |
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Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM)
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Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Adult Education: Participatory Adult Learning, Documentation and Information Networking (PGDAE)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (IGNOU PGJMC)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDMCH )
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Radio Programme Production (PGDRPP)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)
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| Bachelor’s Degree |
| Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS) |
| Bachelor of Commerce (IGNOU BCom) |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (IGNOU BCA) |
| Bachelor of Education (BEd) |
| Bachelor of English (IGNOU BA) |
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Bachelor of Library and Information Science (IGNOU BLIS)
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| Bachelor of Science (IGNOU BSc) |
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
| Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) |
| Diploma |
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Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE)
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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 Nutrition and Health Education (IGNOU DNHE)
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| Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) |
| Certificate |
| Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP) |
| Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM) |
| Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES) |
| Certificate in Food and Nutrition (IGNOU CFN) |
| Certificate in Guidance (CIG) |
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Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM)
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Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE)
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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 Tourism Studies (CTS) |
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Certificate Programme in Functional English (Basic level) (CFE)
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Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT)
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Certificate Programme in Rural Development (CRD)
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Certificate Programme Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM)
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IGNOU Jabalpur Regional Centre Admission Updates 2025
According to the recent updates, IGNOU July cycle admission is going to start from 12 May 2025 at the Jabalpur Regional Centre, interested individuals can apply by the deadline of 30 June 2025*. Admissions procedure will be complete on the official website ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. Scanned documents are required for the online admission, and after paying the fee, they can complete the procedure.
IGNOU Jabalpur Regional Centre Admission Process 2025
- Open the preferred browser and enter the RC link @rcjabalpur.ignou.ac.in.
- From the news and events section on the homepage click on the Fresh Admission option to access the authorized portal ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
- Before starting the application, registration as a student is required on the website. For this, at the left side of the page click on “Click here for new registration” and provide the name of the candidate, set a username, and password in alphanumeric characters, mobile number, email address and register.
- Complete the log-in using the sign-in initials.
- After this, go on with the application form. Enter the details needed there, choose the program you want to enrol in and submit the documents like category certificate, educational papers, identity proof, scanned signature and a passport-size photograph of the applicant, and work experience proof if there’s any.
- Finish the process by paying the INR 300 charge through debit card or net banking.
IGNOU Jabalpur Regional Centre Faculties
The Jabalpur regional centre operates under the management of Dr Somasi Srinivas, the senior regional director. The RC has an efficient system for supporting all students, the staff includes teachers and other members who promote a flexible learning system and offer comprehensive assistance through an information centre, ICT infrastructure like LAN, WI-FI, mobile study centres, EDUSAT facilities, computer labs equipped with servers, computers, CD-writers, stable internet connection, printers and scanners, a library with audio/video cassettes, program guides, reference books and study materials.
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