IGNOU Kolkata Regional Centre: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) regional center, situated at Salt Lake, Kolkata has been functioning since the year 1988. The main advantage of this regional center is that it is located close to the railway station and airport, which allows applicants to visit the center in person. Also, this center receives at least 200 visitors every day, and this number increases at the time of admission.
IGNOU Kolkata Regional Centre provides 8 Undergraduate programs, 25 postgraduate and advanced diplomas, 3 PG and advanced certificates, 28 certifications, and 10 diplomas which include the courses such as MA in Economics, MA in Psychology, MBA, PGDT, PGJMC, BA, BCom, BBA, BLIS, DCE, DECE, CCP, CNCC, and many more.
IGNOU Kolkata regional center has a study center distributed across the 33 districts of Kolkata which includes North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, Bankura, Howrah, Hooghly, Purulia, Burdwan, and Nadia.
IGNOU Kolkata Regional Centre Highlights Table:
| Feature | Details |
| Established | 2001 |
| Location | Bikash Bhavan, North Block, 4TH Floor, Salt lake, Kolkata: 700091 |
| Regional Director | DR. Sujata Dutta Hazarika |
| Jurisdiction | Covers 33 study centres across West Bengal |
| Study Centres | 33 study centres |
| Programs Offered | UG, PG, Diploma, Certification, PG and Advanced Diploma |
| Contact Number | 033 2334 9850 |
| rckolkata@ignou.ac.in | |
| Website | rckolkata.ignou.ac.in |
| Accreditation |
NAAC ‘A+’ grade |
Latest Notification about IGNOU Kolkata Regional Centre 2025
- Applicants seeking IGNOU admission for UG, PG, and Undergraduate programs at Kolkata RC, can visit the official website i.e. http://rckolkata.ignou.ac.in for the admission forms. The admission forms will be out on 20 May 2025*.
- IGNOU Kolkata regional Center has opened the re-registration windows on 15 May 2025 and the last date till a candidate can re-register is 30 June 2025. Applicants can visit the above mentioned link to access the re-registration forms.
IGNOU Kolkata Regional Centre Offered Courses
| Courses | Fees |
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Master’s Degree
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| IGNOU Master of Arts (Economics (MAEC) | INR 18,400 |
| IGNOU MA English (MEG) | INR 15,400 |
| IGNOU Master of Arts Hindi (MHD) | INR 15,400 |
| Master of Arts (History) (MAH) | INR 15,400 |
| IGNOU MA Political Science (MPS) | INR 15,400 |
| IGNOU MA Public Administration (MPA) | INR 15,400 |
| IGNOU MA Rural Development (MARD) | INR 14,000 |
| IGNOU MA Sociology (MSO) | INR 14,600 |
| Master of Arts (Tourism Management) (MTTM) | INR 18,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (IGNOU MBA) | INR 64,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Banking & Finance | 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 (MLIS) | INR 11,500 |
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Bachelor’s Degree
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| Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BATS) | INR 15,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (IGNOU B.Com) |
INR 4,500 Per Year
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| Bachelor of Computer Applications (IGNOU BCA) | INR 48,000 |
| Bachelor of English (IGNOU BA) | INR 12,000 |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science (IGNOU BLIS) | INR 8,700 |
| Bachelor of Science (IGNOU BSc) |
INR 6,000 Per Year
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| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
INR 6,300 per Year
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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 6,300 |
| 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 Audio Programme Production (PGDAPP) | INR 12,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE) | INR 6,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Hospital Health Management (IGNOU PGDHHM) | INR 25.,200 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Technology (PGDET) | INR 6,600 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development (PGDESD) | INR 7,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDIFM) | INR 20,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PGDFSQM) | INR 14,400 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM) | INR 26,400 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) | INR 3,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDIHRM) | INR 20,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC) | INR 12,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) | INR 18,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM) | INR 20,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDMCH ) | INR 30,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDIOM) | INR 20,000 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) | INR 2,400 |
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PG and Advance Certificate
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| Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management (ACPDM) | INR 5,500 |
| Post-Graduate Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation (PGCBHT) | INR 1,800 |
| Certificate | |
| IGNOU Certificate in Food and Nutrition (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 Maternal and Child Health Nrusing (CMCHN) | INR 6,600 |
| Certificate in Newborn and Infant Nursing (CNIN) | INR 6,600 |
| Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC) | INR 2,400 |
| Certificate in Organic Farming (COF) | INR 4,800 |
| Certificate in Performing Arts – Hindustani Music (CPAHM) | INR 4,000 |
| Certificate In Performing Arts -Theatre Arts (CPATHA) | INR 4,000 |
| Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) | INR 2,400 |
| Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Arts (CVAA) | INR 4,000 |
| Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting (CVAP) | INR 4,000 |
| 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 1,800 |
| Certificate Programme Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM) | INR 1,800 |
| 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 Meat Technology (DMT) | INR 14,400 |
| Diploma in Nursing Administration (IGNOU DNA) | INR 10,800 |
| Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (IGNOU DNHE) | INR 3,000 |
| Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) | INR 4,500 |
| Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV) | INR 14,400 |
| Diploma in Women’s Empowerment & Development (DWED) | INR 3,600 |
IGNOU Kolkata Regional Centre Admission Updates 2025
Admission for all the undergraduate, postgraduate, and certificate courses will commence from 20 May 2025*. Applicants are advised to visit the official portal of the Kolkata regional center i.e. http://rckolkata.ignou.ac.in for the admission forms. If any candidate is facing problems in filling out the admission forms they can also follow the steps mentioned below:-
IGNOU Kolkata RC Admission Process 2025
NOTE:- DEB ID is mandatory for submission of application. Please create your DEB ID before starting the application process.
- Applicants need to visit the official website of the Kolkata Regional Centre for the beginning of the admission process: http://rckolkata.ignou.ac.in.
- After reaching the homepage a candidate will see the About Us section, in which a link is given.
- Click on the link, it will redirect candidates to the official portal of the IGNOU Samarth, which is @ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
- Now on the page of IGNOU Samarth, enter all the details that are required, such as Name, Email ID, Contact Number & more.
- The login ID will be sent to your registered email ID, log in with your registered username and password.
- After login, upload all the required documents such as Passport size Photograph, Signature, Qualification Certificates & more.
- After the completion of the login process, a candidate needs to choose the course of his interest.
- After selecting the course, pay the registration fee of INR 500 along with the course fee via Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
- Don’t forget to take a screenshot of the payment.
IGNOU Kolkata Regional Centre Faculties
The Senior Regional Director of IGNOU Kolkata Regional Centre Dr Sujata Dutta Hazarika. IGNOU RC KKR is supported by a team of experienced educators and administrators who are dedicated to providing quality education and support services to students.
IGNOU Kolkata Study Centre List
| Study Centre | Code |
| St. Xavier’s College | 2802 |
| J. K. College, Purulia | 2807 |
| Banwarilal Bhalotia College | 2809 |
| Maulana Azad College | 2810 |
| Midnapore College | 2813 |
| Dinabandhu Andrews College | 2814 |
| Netaji Mahavidyalaya Arambagh | 2817 |
| Bhairab Ganguly College | 2842 |
| Durgapur Women’s College | 2848 |
| Bidhan Chandra College | 2855 |
| Muralidhar Girls’ College | 28140 |
| Fakir Chand College | 28142 |
| Ranaghat College | 28143 |
| Women’s College | 28149 |
| Kabi Sukanta Mahavidyalaya | 28150 |
| Rishi Bankim Chandra College for Women | 28157 |
| Asutosh College | 28158 |
| Prabhu Jagatbandhu College | 28160 |
| Jhargram Raj College | 28161 |
| Vidyasagar College for Women | 28162 |
| Calcutta Medical College | 28163 |
| Ramananda College | 28164 |
| Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharya College | 28165 |
| Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College for Women | 28166 |
| Nabagram Hiralal Paul College | 28167 |
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SPECIAL STUDY CENTRES
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| Presidency Correctional Home | 28159D |
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Programme Study Centres
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| Eastern Command Hospital | 2836P |
| College of Nursing SSKM Hospital Campus | 2851P |
| Sova Rani Nursing College | 2876P |
| Satyapriya Roy College of Education | 2887P |
| Sammilani Teachers’ Training College | 2896P |
| K P C Medical College & Hospital | 28112P |
| School of Tropical Medicine | 28139P |
IGNOU Kolkata Contact Number:
- Senior Regional Director: DR Sujata Dutta Hazarika
- Address: BIKASH BHAVAN, NORTH BLOCK, 4TH FLOOR, SALT LAKE, KOLKATA-700091
- Phone Number: (033) 2334 9850
- E-mail: rckolkata@ignou.ac.in
- Website: www.rckolkatta.ignou.ac.in
- IGNOU Kolkata RC Official Facebook Page: @IGNOUKolkataOfficial
- Official Twitter: @IGNOUKolkata
- Working hours: 9.30 am. to 6.00 pm. (Excluding Saturday, Sunday & other Central Govt. Holidays)
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