IGNOU Pune Regional Centre: Founded in 1991, March, the IGNOU Pune Regional Centre, focuses on providing the requirements of higher studies and supporting distance region students of the Maharashtra state. Dr. Munish Kumar is leading the regional centre as the authorized senior regional director.
The regional office in Pune began with 13 learning departments. Before 1991, Ahmedabad RC was responsible for these learning support departments. Eventually, the number of study centres increased, covering the need for 2 more RCs in the state of Maharashtra at Nagpur and at Mumbai. In the current year, the Pune regional centre has 15 districts under its jurisdiction of Western Maharashtra and some regions of Marathwada.
IGNOU Pune Regional Centre Highlights Table:
| Feature | Details |
| Regional Centre Code | RC Pune |
| Location | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Programs Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate, and Doctoral programs |
| Key Specializations | BA, MA, MBA, B.Sc., M.Com, and more across various disciplines |
| Application Modes | Online (via IGNOU Samarth portal) and Offline |
| Contact Number | +91-20-25671867 / 25671868 |
| rcpune@ignou.ac.in | |
| Facilities Available | Study Centers, Library, Academic Counseling, and Student Support Services |
| Official Website | rcpune.ignou.ac.in |
| IGNOU Admission 2025 | Start Date: 12 May 2025, Last Date: 30 May 2025* |
Latest Notification Related IGNOU Pune Regional Centre Admission 2025
- Indira Gandhi National Open University will commence the Admission procedure at Pune Regional Centre on 12 May 2025* into the July 2025 academic session.
- IGNOU Re-registration procedure for the July 2025 academic year at the Pune RC from 05 May 2025*.
IGNOU Pune Regional Centre Offered Courses:
IGNOU Pune Regional Centre offers a total of 248 programs. Among them, the courses provided are PG Diploma in Information Security, Post-Graduate Diploma in Writings from the Margins, Novel, Adult Education, Computer Applications, Book Publishing, Master of Social Work, Science (Information Security), Business Administration, Arts (Sociology), Entrepreneurship, and many more.
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PGDFSQM)
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| Master’s Degree |
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IGNOU MA (Distance Education) (MADE)
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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 (Psychology) (MAPC)
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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 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 Computer Applications (MCA)
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Master of Education (MEd )
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Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
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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 International Business Operations (PGDIBO)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Adult Education: Participatory Adult Learning, Documentation and Information Networking (PGDAE)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production (PGDAPP)
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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 Financial Management (PGDFM)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies (PGDFCS)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PGDFSQM)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM)
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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 Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDIM)
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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 Operations Management (PGDOM)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Radio Programme Production (PGDRPP)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)
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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 Endodontics (PGCE)
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Post-Graduate Certificate in Oral Implantlogy (PGCOI)
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Bachelor’s Degree
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IGNOU BA (Tourism Studies) (BTS)
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Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
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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 Social Work (BSW)
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BSc Nursing (Post Basic) (BScN(PB))
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| Diploma |
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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 Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV)
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Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM)
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Certificate in Bee Keeping (CIB)
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Certificate in Business Skills (CBS)
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Certificate in Community Radio (CCR)
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Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP)
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Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM)
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Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education (Mental Retardation) (CESE(MR))
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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 French Language (CFL)
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Certificate in German Language (Offered only in Tamil Nadu & Kerala) (CGL)
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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 Information Technology (CIT)
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Certificate in Lifelong Learning (CELL)
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Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC)
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Certificate in Organic Farming (COF)
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Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)
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Certificate in Urdu Language (CUL)
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Certificate in Water Harvesting and Management (CWHM)
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Certificate Programme in Functional English (Basic level) (CFE)
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Certificate Programme in Rural Development (CRD)
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Certificate Programme Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM)
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Non-Credit Programmes
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Certificate in Motor Cycle Service and Repair (CMSR)
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Foundation Course on Education of Children with Disabilities (FCED)
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IGNOU Pune Admission Updates
Students of the Pune region can apply for IGNOU admission on the official portal, ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. IGNOU Pune Regional Centre will commence the admission procedure on 12 May 2025*. Students don’t missed the last date to apply for IGNOU admission. If you have to register and apply for the first time, it will be useful to read the below admission process.
IGNOU Pune Admission Process 2025
- The admission process includes visiting the Pune regional centre portal first, rcpune.ignou.ac.in.
- Next, at the top left side of the page, click on the “Student Corner” option to access the “Admission” button and get redirected to the next website.
- Here, at the top right side click on the “Student Services” button and click on “Admissions”. Click on “Apply for ODL Programme” or “Apply for Online Programme” to go to the authorized portal ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
- Once on the official portal, click on the “Click here for new registration” button to provide the information such as the name of the candidate, and create a unique username and password, it must be alphanumeric with 6 to 9 characters and other details.
- After you have created the login initials, use them under the “Registered user login” section and click on “Login” to complete the account verification.
- After this part is over, it’s time to fill out the application form. Here enter your name, parent’s name, address, mobile number, and other details.
- Next, proceed to choose the program you want to learn at IGNOU Pune regional centre.
- Once you have selected the course, attach the documents such as the scanned photograph and their signature, proof of educational certificates, category proof if from a reserved class, experience certificate if there’s any, identity proof, and others.
- Finally, make the payment of INR 300, using net banking or credit or debit cards, ensuring a safe transaction.
IGNOU Pune Regional Centre Faculties
Dr. Munish Kumar is the authorized senior regional director at this RC. Along with the regional head, the departments have expert staff who provide comprehensive support to the students.
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