IGNOU Hyderabad Regional Centre: The Regional Centre at Hyderabad was formed in 1987, January. This is the first study centre of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The department was inaugurated on 1987, February 2, by the late Professor G Ram Reddy, the founder and Vice-Chancellor of the university. The Regional Centre is administered by Dr. K. Ramesh, the senior regional director.
The Hyderabad included 5 study centres in 1987, and only 546 students were enrolled in 2 programs like Diploma in Management Program and Diploma in Distance Education. Over the years, the centre has extended to 20 LSCs in private and premier Government institutions and offers around 150 courses in online and distance learning modes. RC-Hyderabad consists of the new Telangana State regional centre with 33 other districts.
IGNOU Hyderabad Regional Centre Highlights Table
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| Year of Establishment | 1987 |
| Location | M-5 Block, 1st Floor, Manoranjan Complex, Telangana State Housing Board Complex, Adjacent to Gandhi Bhavan Metro Station, MJ Road, Nampally, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500001 |
| Contact Number | 040-23117550 |
| rchyderabad@ignou.ac.in | |
| Jurisdiction | Covers districts in Telangana |
| Number of Study Centres | 22 active Learner Support Centres |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Website | http://rchyderabad.ignou.ac.in/ |
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Latest Notification Related IGNOU Hyderabad Regional Centre Admission
- IGNOU admission to the fresh session of July 2025 at the Hyderabad Regional Centre will commence on 12 May 2025*.
- Students can enroll for IGNOU re-registration from 05 May 2025 at the Hyderabad Regional Centre. Candidates are requested to apply as soon as possible without missing the deadline.
IGNOU Hyderabad Regional Centre Offered Courses
Hyderabad IGNOU Regional Centre provides several programs like 18 MAs like MBA, MCOM, MCA, and many more, 18 PG Diploma courses in Rural Development, Analytical Chemistry, Educational Technology, and so on, 11 Bachelor’s Degrees, 8 Diploma, 17 Certificate and appreciation course on Environment in distance format. In regular mode, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology is offered.
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MA (Distance Education) (MADE)
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MA in Psychology (MAPC)
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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 (Sociology) (MSO)
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Master of Arts (Tourism Management) (MTM)
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Master of Arts(Education) (MA(Edu))
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Master of Commerce (MCom)
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Master of Commerce in Business Policy and Corporate Governance (MCom (BP & CG))
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Master of Commerce in Finance & Taxation (MCom (FT))
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Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
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Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
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Masters Degree Programme in Social Work (MSW)
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PG and Advance Diploma
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PG Diploma in Translation (PGDT)
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Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM)
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Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration (PGDEMA)
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Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Market Practice (PGDFMP)
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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 Analytical Chemistry (PGDAC)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Technology (PGDET)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development (PGDESD)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PGDFSQM)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDMCH )
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Post-Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management (PGDSLM)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Work (PGDSW)
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PG and Advance Certificate
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Post-Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy (PGCAP)
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Bachelor’s Degree
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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 Commerce with Major in Accountancy and Finance (BCom(A&F;))
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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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BSc Nursing (Post Basic) (BScN(PB))
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Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE)
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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 Management (DIM)
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Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE)
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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 Business Skills (CBS)
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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 Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM)
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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 Newborn and Infant Care (CNIC)
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Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC)
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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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Certificate Programme Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM)
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Appreciation Programmes
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Appreciation Course on Environment (ACE)
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IGNOU Hyderabad RC Admission Updates 2025
At the Hyderabad Regional Centre, IGNOU will commence the admission procedure for all the offered courses into the July academic session on 12 May 2025*. Individuals can apply online at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in by the last date of 30 June 2025. Make sure to read the admission process below to complete the admission procedure.
IGNOU Hyderabad Regional Centre Admission Process 2025
- Students can apply on the regional centre homepage rchyderabad.ignou.ac.in.
- On the page, under the “About Us” section, click on the moving notification “Fresh July 2025: Click Here“, button to be redirected to the admission website, ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
- Register using the login initials like user ID, password, applicant’s name, valid email address, mobile number, and so on.
- Login using the set login details, and get ready for the online application.
- Enter the details asked there, and select the course you want to enroll in.
- Submit documents such as scanned educational mark sheets, category certificates, scanned photographs, and the signature of the student, etc.
- Make the payment using a debit or credit card, or net banking.
IGNOU Hyderabad Regional Centre Faculties
The IGNOU Hyderabad Regional Centre is headed by Dr. K. Ramesh, the senior regional director, and supported by extensive teams of skilled staff and academic administration. The staff and teachers help students through their queries, studies, and the different programs offered at the study centre.
The department is also extending its support system by offering international educational expos and meets. The center also offers channel-based counseling on Gyandarshan TV, and the same is available on YouTube, so the students can watch the videos easily in the Telegu language.
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