IGNOU Siliguri Regional Centre: Indira Gandhi National Open University instituted in 2004, with the aim of looking after the operations of the university in the 7 districts of North Bengal. The senior regional director of this regional office is Dr. Pravin Pralayankar.
The dominion of IGNOU Siliguri Regional Centre continued to Alipurduar revenue district, Dakshin Dinajpur, Uttar Dinajpur, Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Coochbehar. The RC oversees the entire administrative and academic activities of all student support centres in five districts of the North Bengal region.
Currently, under the Siliguri RC jurisdiction, there are 21 study centres. Based on the assessment requirements, the Siliguri RC sent proposals for new study centres to the New Delhi headquarters of IGNOU.
IGNOU Siliguri Regional Centre Highlights Table
| Feature | Details |
| Regional Centre Code | RC Siliguri |
| Location | Siliguri, West Bengal |
| Programs Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate, and Doctoral programs |
| Key Specializations | BA, MA, B.Ed., MBA, M.Sc., and various skill development courses |
| Application Modes | Online (via IGNOU Samarth portal) and Offline |
| Contact Number | +91-353-2526818 / 2526829 |
| rcsiliguri@ignou.ac.in | |
| Facilities Available | Study Centers, Academic Counseling, Library Resources, and Student Support |
| Official Website | rcsiliguri.ignou.ac.in |
| IGNOU Admission 2025 | Start Date: 12 May 2025, Last Date: 30 May 2025 |
Latest Notification Related IGNOU Siliguri Regional Centre Admission 2025
- Indira Gandhi National Open University will commence the admission at Siliguri Regional Centre for the June 2025 academic session on 12 May 2025*.
- IGNOU re-registration procedure will continue from 05 May 2025 for the July 2025 academic year. Students can apply for the next year or semester registration on the official website.
IGNOU Siliguri Regional Centre Offered Courses
The RC provides 11 courses under the PG and Advance Diploma, 19 Master’s, 4 under the Diploma 18 programs under the Certificate, 1 under the PG and Advance Certificate, and 10 courses under the Bachelor’s Degree programs.
Students can opt for programs like MSW, MA in Economics, Master of Arts in English, MA Hindi, PG Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development, PG Diploma in Extension and Development Studies, BCom with Major in Accountancy and Finance, BCA, Bachelor of Education, Certificate in NGO Management, Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare and so on.
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Master in Social Work (MSW)
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IGNOU MA (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 (Philosophy) (MAPY)
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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 (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 in Extension & Development Studies (MAEDS)
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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 Business Administration (Banking & Finance) (MPB)
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Master of Commerce (MCom)
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Master of Commerce in Finance & Taxation (MCom (F&T;))
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Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
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Master of Education (MEd )
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PG and Advance Diploma
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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 International Business Operations (PGDIBO)
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Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s & Gender Studies (PGDWGS)
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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 Extension and Development Studies (PGDEDS)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies (PGDFCS)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Participatory Management of Displacement Resettlement and Rehabilitation (PGDMRR)
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)
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PG and Advance Certificate
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Post-Graduate Certificate in Extension and Development Studies (PGCEDS)
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS)
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Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
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Bachelor of Commerce with Major in Accountancy and Finance (BCOMAF)
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Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
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Bachelor of Education (BEd)
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Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
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Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP)
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Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE)
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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 and 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 HIV and Family Education (CAFE)
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Certificate in Human Rights (CHR)
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Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)
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Certificate in NGO Management (CNM)
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Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC)
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Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTE)
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Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)
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Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting (CVAP)
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Certificate Programme in Functional English (Basic level) (CFE)
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Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT)
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Certificate Programme in Rural Development (CRD)
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Certificate Programme In Value Education (CPVE)
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Certificate Programme Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM)
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IGNOU Siliguri Admission Updates 2025
The Indira Gandhi National Open University will open its July 2025 admission start’s 12 May 2025* at the Siliguri Regional Centre. The last date for IGNOU Siliguri RC admission will be 30 June 2025* into the July session.
Interested individuals can apply online or at the Siliguri regional centre for their desired programs. The online application requires registration and login to the official link ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. After registration, students can directly apply for the program by paying a fee.
IGNOU Siliguri Admission Process 2025
- Firstly, enter the official link of the regional centre rcsiliguri.ignou.ac.in.
- At the top right side of the page, click on “Fresh Admission for July 2025″ under the “Latest” section.
- Next, under “News Detail” click on “Click here for more details”. Here, read the notification and note the URL ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in to go to that website.
- The application process starts with registration and for that, add the name of the applicant, their mobile number, email address, and other details to complete the process.
- Later, log in using the username and password and proceed to the application.
- Enter the details, and select the course you want to study.
- Submit the documents such as the scanned signature of the applicant, with their photograph, category, work experience, and educational certificates.
- Make the online payment of Rs. 300 through net banking or any other prescribed process.
IGNOU Siliguri Regional Centre Faculties
The Siliguri regional centre operates under the authority of the senior regional director, Dr. Pravin Pralayankar. The RC offers re and post-admission, guidance and counselling to admitted students.
Candidates can access the previous year’s question papers from the RC library, and the information kiosk at the RC is accessible to all students. Other than that, the warehouse of the regional office provides study materials to all enrolled learners.