IGNOU Aizawl Regional Centre: The Indira Gandhi National Open University offers open and distance learning education throughout India, and the Aizawl regional centre is one of the ventures of the university. This study location was established in 2000, December. The authorized senior regional director of this centre is Dr. S. R. Zonunthara.
The Regional Centre began operating with only 9 study centre after its separation from the Shillong regional office. Currently, IGNOU RC Aizawl offers services in 8 regular study centres, 5 Special Study Centre, and 4 program study centres covering all Mizoram districts.
Aizawl regional office now provides 50 academic courses and is working in the process of offering more programs in the future. The facility also has extended activities under voluntary organizations, Government Institutions, and NGOs.
The establishment is now operating from a five-storied rented building at the heart of Aizawl. Application for a permanent building has been submitted from the State Government of Mizoram.
IGNOU Aizawl Regional Centre Highlights Table
| Feature | Details |
| Established | December 2000 |
| Location | Aizawl, Mizoram |
| Jurisdiction | Entire state of Mizoram |
| Study Centre | 24 Study Centres |
| Director | Dr. S.R. Zonunthara |
| Contact Information | Phone: 0389-2391692, Email: rcaizwal@ignou.ac.in |
| Website | http://rcaizawl.ignou.ac.in |
| Accreditation | Affiliated with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Academic Programs | Offers 50 academic programs |
| Offered Academic Session |
January & July |
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Latest Notification Related IGNOU Aizawl RC Admission
- Aizawl Regional Center of IGNOU has already started the admission session for the January academic session 2026 and the last date for admission is 15 March 2026.
- To avoid the late fees of INR 200, 2nd year students can complete the re-registration process till the last date which is 15 March 2026.
IGNOU Aizawl Regional Centre Offered Course
IGNOU RC Aizawl offers 10 MA, 7 PG and Advanced Diplomas, 8 Diploma programs, 10 Bachelor’s degrees, and, 16 Certificate courses in distance mode. The facility offers an MA in Economics, English, History, Rural Development, Sociology, and Commerce.
PG and Advanced Diploma in Higher Education, Journalism and Mass Communication, Radio Program Production. Certificate courses, including Human Rights, Literacy Program, Nutrition and Childcare, Primary Education, Rural Development, and many more.
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Master of Arts (Economics) (MEC)
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Master of Arts (English) (MEG)
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Master of Arts (Hindi) (MHD)
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Master of Arts (History) (MAH)
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Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS)
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Master of Arts (Public Administration) (MPA)
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Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MARD)
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Master of Arts (Sociology) (MSO)
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Master of Commerce (MCom)
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PG and Advance Diploma
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Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development (PGDESD)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Radio Programme Production (PGDRPP)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Work among the Tribals (PGDSWT)
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS)
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
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Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
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Bachelor of Education (BEd)
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Bachelor of English (BA)
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Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
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Bachelor of Science (BSc)
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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
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Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP)
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Diploma in Dairy Technology (DDT)
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Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE)
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Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE)
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Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA)
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Diploma in Primary Education (DPE)
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Diploma in Primary Education (DPE)
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Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS)
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Diploma in Women’s Empowerment & Development (DWED)
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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 (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 Literacy programme (CLP)
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Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC)
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Certificate in Primary Education (CPE)
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Certificate in Primary Education (CPE)
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Certificate in Rural Development (CRD)
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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 & Development (CWED)
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Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT)
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IGNOU Aizawl Admission Updates
Aizawl Regional Center of Indira Gandhi National Open University also conducts the admission session two times in an academic year, in January and July and the admission for the January academic session 2026 have started and 15 March 2026 is the last date to apply for the admission at IGNOU Aizawl regional centre.
IGNOU Aizawl Admission Process 2026
- The online admission process includes a visit to the official portal of the regional centre rcaizawl.ignou.ac.in.
- After accessing the intro page, under the “Quick Links” section, click on “Admission Link” to go to the portal.
- From the left side of the page, click on the “Click here for new registration” button to provide the name of the applicant, and create a strong password and unique username, email address, and mobile number to complete the registration.
- Next, log in with the set username and password to verify the student profile.
- Once logged in, enter the correct details on the application form, and select the course you want to study.
- Submit the necessary documents such as the educational certificates required for the program, the scanned signature and photograph of the candidate, and so on.
- Now, make the payment through online transaction methods such as net banking, and credit or debit cards.
IGNOU Aizawl Regional Centre Faculties
Dr. S. R. Zonunthara is the head of the department as the senior regional director at the IGNOU Aizawl regional centre. The department also has trained and expert team members like teachers and staff to provide quality support to students.
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