IGNOU Bhopal Regional Centre: IGNOU has learners’ centres in all states of India, and Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh is no different. The IGNOU Bhopal Regional Centre was inaugurated in 1986, on 5th September, with the admission of 1756 students. Dr. Bini Toms works as the senior regional director at the Bhopal regional centre of the university.
As of now, Bhopal RC administers a total of 31 districts in Madhya Pradesh, which includes the cities like Vidisha, Ujjain, Hoshangabad, Indore, Jhabua, Khandwa, Khargone, Mandsaur, Sehore, Shajapur, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Agar Malwa, Badwani, Betul, Bhind, Bhopal, Alirajpur, Ashok Nagar, Raisen, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Dhar, Guna, Gwalior, Burhanpur, Datia, Dewas, Harda, Morena, and Neemuch.
For 30 years, this RC has provided great access to education in urban and rural areas to a vast number of students. IGNOU Bhopal Regional Centre comprises 66 learner support offices including 5 Learner Support Centre (J), 4 Special Learner Support Centres (S), 32 Learner Support Centre (P), and 25 Regular Learner Support Centres.
IGNOU Bhopal Regional Centre Highlights Table:
| Feature | Details |
| Year of Establishment | 1987 |
| Location | M-5 Block, 1st Floor, Manoranjan Complex, Adjacent to Gandhi Bhavan Metro Station, MJ Road, Nampally, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 500001 |
| Contact Number | 040-23117550 |
| rcbhopal@ignou.ac.in | |
| Jurisdiction | Covers districts in Madhya Pradesh |
| Number of Study Centres | 66 active Learner Support Centres |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Website | http://rcbhopal.ignou.ac.in/ |
| IGNOU Admission |
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Latest Notification Related IGNOU Bhopal Regional Centre Admission 2025Â
- IGNOU Admission for the 2025-2026 July session will commence for all the offered courses from 12 May 2025* at the Bhopal RC. Interested individuals can apply on the official site before the deadline.
- IGNOU will commence the Re-registration procedure at the Bhopal Regional centre for the July 2025 academic session, so students can apply for the IGNOU re-registration from 05 May 2025*.
IGNOU Bhopal Regional Centre Offered Courses:
IGNOU regional centre of Bhopal provides many distance mode programs in bachelor’s degree, master’s degree certificate, PG and Diploma courses, and non-credit programs in both regular and distance modes. Some of the programs offered are a certificate in Nutrition and Childcare, Certificate in Organic Farming, Certificate in Poultry Farming, Certificate in Tourism Studies, Diploma in Management.
DNA, DNHE, DTS, PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, MCA, Master of Education, MLIS, and so on. There are regular courses offered through MA, Bachelor’s degree, and PG Diploma.
| Master’s Degree |
| IGNOU MA (Distance Education) (MADE) |
| 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 (Public Administration) (MPA) |
| Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MARD) |
| Master of Arts (Sociology) (MSO) |
| Master of Arts (Tourism Management) (MTM) |
| Master of Arts(Education) (MA(Edu)) |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Master of Commerce (MCom) |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) |
| Master of Education (MEd ) |
| Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) |
| IGNOU MSc Degree in Dietetics and Food Service Management (MSc(DFSM)) |
| Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy (MSC(CFT)) |
| PG and Advance Diploma |
| PG Diploma in Translation (PGDT) |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM) |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration (PGDEMA) |
| Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (PGDAC) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production (PGDAPP) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in District Health Management (PGDDHM) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Technology (PGDET) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development (PGDESD) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PGDFSQM) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDMCH ) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Radio Prasaran (PGDRP) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Radio Programme Production (PGDRPP) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Work (PGDSW) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma Programme in Acupuncture (PGDACP) |
| PG and Advance Certificate |
| Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management (ACPDM) |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law (PGCCL) |
| Post-Graduate Certificate in Endodontics (PGCE) |
| Post-Graduate Certificate in Oral Implantlogy (PGCOI) |
| Bachelor’s Degree |
| IGNOU BA (Tourism Studies) (BTS) |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) |
| Bachelor of Education (BEd) |
| Bachelor of English (BA) |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) |
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
| Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) |
| BSc (Hons) in Optometry & Ophthalmic Techniques (BSCHOT) |
| BSc Nursing (Post Basic) (BScN(PB)) |
| Diploma |
| Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE) |
| Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE) |
| Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE) |
| Diploma in Management (DIM) |
| Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA) |
| Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE) |
| Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) |
| Diploma in Urdu Language (DUL) |
| Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV) |
| Diploma in Women’s Empowerment & Development (DWED) |
| Certificate |
| Certificate in Business Skills (CBS) |
| Certificate in Community Radio (CCR) |
| Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP) |
| Certificate in Diabetes Care for Community Worker (CDCW) |
| Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM) |
| Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education (Cerebral Palsy) (CESE(CP)) |
| Certificate in Entrepreneurship (CIE) |
| Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES) |
| Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN) |
| Certificate in Guidance (CIG) |
| Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM) |
| Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE) |
| Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) |
| Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Care (CMCHC) |
| Certificate in Newborn and Infant Care (CNIC) |
| Certificate in NGO Management (CNGOM) |
| Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC) |
| Certificate in Organic Farming (COF) |
| Certificate in Poultry Farming (CPF) |
| Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) |
| Certificate in Urdu Language (CUL) |
| Certificate in Water Harvesting and Management (CWHM) |
| Certificate Programme in Functional English (Basic level) (CFE) |
| Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT) |
| Certificate Programme in Rural Development (CRD) |
| Certificate Programme Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM) |
| Non-Credit Programmes |
| Certificate in Motor Cycle Service and Repair (CMSR) |
| Foundation Course on Education of Children with Disabilities (FCED) |
IGNOU Bhopal Regional Centre Admission Updates 2025
IGNOU provides admission two times a year, in January and July at the Bhopal Regional Centre. For the 2025-26 session of July academic session, IGNOU admission will commence on 12 May 2025*, and it will continue until 30 June 2025* at the Bhopal RC. Students who couldn’t get time to apply before can now do so on the official portal, ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. Go through the admission system below to have a clear overview of the application process.
IGNOU Bhopal Regional Centre Admission Process 2025
- Visit the official URL of the IGNOU Bhopal Regional Centre rcbhopal.ignou.ac.in.
- Once you are on the page, go directly to the “Students Corner” section and click on the “Admission” button.
- Here, at the top right side of the screen click on “Student Services” and click on the “Admissions” button. In this section, click on the option for application.
- You will be redirected to the website ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
- After reaching the website, register using details like your name, log in details, mobile number, email address, etc.
- Next, login, enter the username and password and move to the application process.
- Provide the required details on the online form, select a program you are willing to study, and upload the documents like educational proof, category certificate, scanned photograph signature of the candidate, and so on.
- Lastly, pay the registration fee of Rs. 300 using a debit or credit card or through net banking. Â
IGNOU Bhopal Regional Centre Faculties
Dr. Bini Toms supervises the Bhopal regional centre as the senior regional director. Other than being the head of the department, the learner centre is equipped with efficient support systems and members help students through enrollment to their various study requirements.
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