IGNOU Guwahati Regional Centre: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has established around 56 regional centers all over India and one of them is located in Assam, Guwahati. The Guwahati Regional Centre was established in 1996, providing higher education to candidates from Assam and parts of the North-Eastern region of India through distance and open learning.
With the increasing demands of the students, a new regional center was established in April 2013, at Jorhat, Upper Assam. Guwahati Regional Centre has around 30 study centers across Assam and the North Eastern regional centre.
Guwahati Regional Centre offers 64 programs out of which 7 are undergraduate programs, 17 are postgraduate, 6 Diploma courses, 18 certificate courses, 14 PG and advanced diplomas, and one course in PG and an advanced certificate in MBA, MA, MLIS, MSO, PGDT, PGDAC, BATS, BSc, BEd, BSW, DECE, DCE, CCP, CDN and many more. Apart from these, this regional center also provides one non-credit program.
IGNOU Guwahati Regional Centre Highlights Table:
| Feature | Details |
| Established | 1996 |
| Location | GMC Hostel Rd, Christian Basti, Guwahati, Assam 781034 |
| Regional Director |
Dr. Amir Jamal
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| Jurisdiction |
Covers 30 study centres across Guwahati
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| Study Centres |
30 study centres
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| Programs Offered |
UG, PG, Diploma, Certification, PG and Advanced Diploma
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| Contact Number | 0361-2970369 |
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rcguwahati@ignou.ac.in
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| Website | |
| Accreditation |
NAAC ‘A+’ grade
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In this article you will find detailed information about the admission process, re-registration process and the latest updates by the Guwahati regional center.Â
Latest Notification: IGNOU Guwahati Regional Centre 2025
- The IGNOU admission process for all the courses for the July session at Guwahati Regional Center will begin on 12 May 2025*. Applicants can apply for admission at Guwahati Regional Centre from the official website i.e. http://rcguwahati.ignou.ac.in.
- The IGNOU re-registration window will open on 5 May 2025* at the Guwahati Regional Centre. If any candidate wants to re-register themselves for the 2nd year they can visit the above-mentioned website.
IGNOU Guwahati Regional Centre Offered Courses
| Master’s Degree | Fees |
| IGNOU MA (Distance Education) (MADE) | INR 13,000 |
| IGNOU Master of Arts Economics (MEC) | INR 18,400 |
| IGNOU Master of Arts English (MEG) | INR 15,400 |
| IGNOU Master of Arts Hindi (MHD) | INR 15,400 |
| IGNOU Master of Arts (History) (MAH) | INR 15,400 |
| IGNOU Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS) | INR 15,400 |
| IGNOU Master of Arts (Public Administration) (MPA) | INR 15,400 |
| IGNOU Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MARD) | INR 14,000 |
| IGNOU Master of Arts (Sociology) (MSO) | INR 14,600 |
| Master of Arts (Tourism Management) (MTM) | INR 18,000 |
| Master of Arts (Education) (MA(Edu)) | INR 19,400 |
| Master of Business Administration (IGNOU MBA) | INR 64,000 |
| Master of Commerce (IGNOU MCom) | INR 19,400 |
| Master of Computer Applications (IGNOU MCA) | INR 50,800 |
| Master of Library and Information Science (IGNOU MLIS) | INR 11,500 |
| Master of Science Degree in Dietetics and Food Service Management (IGNOU MSc DFSM) | INR 34,000 |
| Master of Social Work (IGNOU MSW) | INR 36,000 |
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PG and Advance Diploma
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| PG Diploma in Translation (PGDT) | INR 4,000 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM) | INR 7,400 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Markets Practice (PGDFMP) | INR 20,000 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO) | INR 8,200 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (PGDAC) | INR 9,600 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE) | INR 6,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development (PGDESD) | INR 7,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM) | INR 26,400 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) | INR 3,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (IGNOU PGDHHM) | INR 25,200 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (IGNOU PGJMC) | INR 12,500 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDMCH) | INR 30,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) | INR 2,400 |
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Bachelor’s Degree
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| Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS) | INR 15,000 |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (IGNOU BCA) | INR 48,000 |
| Bachelor of Education (IGNOU BEd) | INR 55,000 |
| Bachelor of English (IGNOU BA) | INR 12,000 |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science (IGNOU BLIS) | INR 8,700 |
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
INR 6,300 Per Year
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| IGNOU BSc (General) |
INR 6,300 Per Year
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| Diploma | |
| Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE) | INR 3,800 |
| Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (IGNOU DECE) | INR 3,000 |
| Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE) | INR 1,500 |
| Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (IGNOU DNHE) | INR 3,000 |
| Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) | INR 4,500 |
| Diploma in Women’s Empowerment & Development (DWED) | INR 3,600 |
| Certificate | |
| Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP) | INR 1,800 |
| Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM) | INR 2,600 |
| Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES) | INR 2,400 |
| Certificate in Food and Nutrition (IGNOU CFN) | INR 1,900 |
| Certificate in Guidance (CIG) | INR 2,000 |
| Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM) | INR 3,000 |
| Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE) | INR 1,000 |
| Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) | INR 6,000 |
| Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC) | INR 2,400 |
| Certificate in Sericulture (CIS) | INR 6,000 |
| Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) | INR 2,400 |
| Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (CCPD) | INR 3,600 |
| Certificate Programme in Functional English (Basic level) (CFE) | INR 4,000 |
| Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT) | INR 4,200 |
| Certificate Programme in Rural Development (CRD) | INR 4,200 |
| Certificate Programme Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM) | INR 1,800 |
IGNOU Guwahati RC Admission Updates 2025
IGNOU Guwahati Regional Center will begin to invite the application forms for the admission to the July session on 12 May 2025*. Candidates who want to enroll for UG, PG, and Diploma courses at Guwahati regional center can visit the official portal i.e. http://rcguwahati.ignou.ac.in. for the application forms.
Candidates have to pay a small amount of INR 500 for the registration in any of the courses offered by this regional center. Also, a candidate must match the eligibility criteria for the admission in the course of his interest.
IGNOU Guwahati Regional Centre Re-registration 2025
Candidates who are already enrolled for the undergraduate and postgraduate in any of the courses offered by Guwahati Regional Center, and are eligible for the IGNOU 2nd year admission, can re-register themselves from the official website i.e. http://rcguwahati.ignou.ac.in. The process for the re-registration will begin on 5 May 2025*.
IGNOU Guwahati Regional Centre Admission Process 2025
If any applicant is facing any kind of problem in the admission process of Guwahati Regional Center, they can follow these steps for enrollment under UG, PG, and certification courses.Â
Steps for IGNOU Admission at Guwahati Regional Center:-
NOTE:- DEB ID is mandatory for submission of application. Please create your DEB ID before starting the application process.
- Visit the official portal:- The first step of the admission process is that a candidate needs to visit the official portal of the Guwahati regional center i.e. http://rcguwahati.ignou.ac.in.
- Find the admission link:- After reaching the site, a candidate will see a section of news and events. Find the link for the Ignou Admission which will redirect you to the official portal of IGNOU Samarth: @ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
- Enter Required Details:- Enter all the details that are asked for admission such as Name, Email ID, Contact Number, and Any other required information.
- Log In:- The login ID will be sent to your registered email ID, candidates are advised to log in with their registered username and password.
- Upload Required Documents:- Now, upload all the required documents such as Passport size Photograph, Signature, Qualification Certificates & more.
- Pay Registration Fee:- Choose the course in which you want to enroll and pay the registration fee of INR 500 via credit card, debit card, and Internet banking.
IGNOU Guwahati Regional Centre Faculties
Dr. Amir Jamal is the senior regional director of IGNOU Guwahati Regional Centre. The center has a team of well-educated and skilled teachers teaching the students with full dedication.
List of IGNOU Study Centre in Guwahati
| Study Centre | Code |
| IGNOU Study Centre 401 Guwahati University | 0401 |
| Birjhora Mahavidyalaya | 0404 |
| Gurucharan College | 0405 |
| Handique Girls College | 0408 |
| Bhattadev University | 0411 |
| Kokrajhar College | 0414 |
| Jagiroad College | 0435 |
| Diphu Govt College | 0448 |
| Karimganj College | 0449 |
| Halflong Govt.College | 0454 |
| Arya Vidyapeeth College | 04177 |
| Gossaingaon College | 04185 |
| Udalguri College | 04186 |
| Pandu College | 04188 |
| KC Dass Commerce College | 04195 |
| Pragjyotish College | 04196 |
| Guwahati Medical College | 04197 |
| Teacher Training College, Silchar | 04178 |
| Banikanta College of Teacher Education | 0412P |
| Guwahati Regional College of Nursing | 0426P |
| Guwahati Medical College | 0406P |
| Guwahati University | 0469P |
| Civil Hospital Golpara | 04189P |
| Civil Hospital Bongaigaon | 04190p |
| SM DEV Civil Hospital | 04191P |
| Swahid Mukunda Kakati Civil Hospital | 04192P |
| Karimganj Civil Hospital | 04193P |
| Mangaldai Civil Hospital | 04194P |
| Hailakandi | 0415D |
| Central Jail | 0417D |
IGNOU Guwahati Contact Number:
- Senior Regional Director: Dr Amir Jamal
- Address: House No- 71 GMCH Road, Christian Basti Guwahati Assam- 781005
- Phone Number:Â 0361-3510093 (for Study Materials) , 2970369 (For Admission and Others)
- E-mail:Â rcguwahti@ignou.ac.in
- Website:Â www.rcguwahati.ignou.ac.in
- Official Facebook:Â https://www.facebook.com/ignou.guwahati
- Working hours:Â Monday to Friday
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