Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has many regional centers in India, one of the well-maintained Regional centers is the Kolkata Regional Center was established in the year of 1988. The Kolkata Regional Center is located on the fourth floor of the Bikash Bhavan near Salt Lake City, Kolkata. 93 study centers are connected with the Kolkata regional center in various parts of Kolkata City. The Kolkata Regional Center has many facilities in terms of a Computer Lab where many programs are held together, such as CIC, BCA, MCA, MLIS, and PGDLAN programs. IGNOU Kolkata Regional Center has a Computer lab for theoretical and practical aspects and counselling for IGNOU programs. Regional Center is well-connected with students in terms of Counselling.
IGNOU Regional Center Kolkata Highlight
| Established | In the year 1988 |
| Regional Center name | Kolkata Regional Center |
| Courses | CIC, BCA, MCA, MLIS and PGDLAN |
| Study Center | St. Xavier’s College, J.K College, Banwarilal Bhalotia College, etc. |
| Address | 4th floor of Bikash Bhavan, Kolkata – 700091 |
| Number | (033) 2334 9850 |
| E-mail ID | rckolkata@ignou.ac.in |
| Website | www.rckolkata.ignou.ac.in |
| Working hours | Timing 9:30 PM to 6:00 PM ( including Saturday, Sunday, and other central govt. holidays) |
IGNOU Regional Center Kolkata Admission Process 2025
- Application form for the July session 2025.
- Visit the official website of IGNOU’s regional Center, Kolkata
- Tap on the registration link for new users.
- Register/enroll yourself with details such as a valid email ID and Contact number.
- After registration, aspirants get a Username and Password.
- Fill out the application form with valid documents.
- Upload all the scanned documents.
- Pay the application fee and course fee by net banking.
- Download the application form and payment receipt.
Documents:
- Scanned Photograph
- Scanned signature
- Scanned copy of educational qualification
10th marksheet
12th marksheet
Aadhaar card
Admit card
- Scanned copy of Category Certificate, if applicable for SC, ST, OBC.
IGNOU Kolkata Study Center List
For Regular Study Center
| Center Name | Coordinators | Programmes Activated |
| St. Xaviers College | Dr. Madhu Agnihotri | PGDIBO, MP, MBF, MCA. |
| J.K. college | Dr. Sujit Ghosh | CIT, BA, BCOM, BSC, BTS, BCA, PGJMC, BLIS, PGDDM, MPS, etc. |
| Banwarilal Bhalotia College | Dr. Parimal Ghosh | BA, BCOM, BSC, BTS, BBA, MCA, MCOM, MSC, BSW, PGDT, MO, CIG, DECE, CTS, CFS, MSO, BCA, etc. |
| Maulana Azad College | Prof Jamil Ahmed | BBA, MCA, BCOM, MCOM, MSC, BSC, BA, MOC, MPS, CTPM, BAFHD |
| Midnapore College | Dr. Manimohan Mandal | BCOM, BBA, MCA, MCOM, BSC, MSC, MPA, LMPS, MSO, BAM, BAFSO, DECE, CS, CNF |
| Dinabandhu Andrews | Prof. Arun Kumar Mukhopadhyay | BCOM, BSC, MSC, MCOM, MCA, BBA, BCA, MEC, MPA, MEG, BAPAH, MTTM, BAPCH, MP, MAH |
| Netaji Mahavidyalaya Arambagh | Sh. Sujit Panja | CNCC, CRD, DTS, BCA, MCA, MCOM, BCOM, MSC, BSC, MPS, MARD, BAFHD, BAM, MSO, BAFO, |
| Bhairab Ganguly College | Dr. Tarasankar Maiti | |
| Durgapur Women’s College | Prof. Sudip Mandal | |
| Bidhan Chandra College | Dr. Ajay kumar Sharma | |
| Muralidhar Girls College | ||
| Fakir Chand College | Dr. Swetadri Samaddar | |
| Ranaghat College | Dr. Anirudh Neogi | |
| Women’s College Calcutta | Dr. Sauman Das | |
| Kabi Sukanta Mahavidyalaya Bhardeshwar | ||
| Rishi Bankim Chandra College for Women | Dr. N Chandra Rao | |
| Asutosh College | Dr. Sayani Mukhopadhyay | |
| Prabhu Jagatbandhu College | Dr. Animesh Adhikari | |
| Jhargram Raj College | Dr. Dipankar Mondal | |
| Vidyasagar College for Women | Dr. Molly Ghosh | |
| Calcutta Medical College | Prof. Dr. Arunansu Talukdar | |
| Ramananda college | Sh. Ajit Debnath | |
| Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharya College | Dr. Samir Kumar Naskar | |
| Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College for Women | Dr. Rehan Ahmad | |
| Nabagram Hiralal Paul College | Dr. Amar Nath Das | |
| Hooghly Women’s College | Dr. Samadyuti Haldar |
Special Study Centres
| College Name | Coordinator | Programmes Activated |
| 28159D Presidency Correctional Home | Sh. Utsav Sil | BA, BCOM, CES, CHR |
Program Study Centers
| Center Name | Coordinator | Programs Activated |
| IGNOU Regional Center | BCA, CIT, MSC, PGDLAN, MAFCS, MAER, MAEVS, MSCBCH, | |
| College of Nursing SSKM Hospital | Aparna Kundu | BSC (N) |
| Shova Rani Nursing College | Smt. Jayati bhowmick | BSC (n) |
| Satyapriya Roy College of Education | Dr. Nandini Samaddar | BED, MAEDU, (PGDLM, PGDET, MAAE, PGDAE, PDHE |
| Sammilani Teacher Training College | Dr. Kabita De | CPVE, BED, PGDAE, PGDET, MAAE, MAEDU |
| KPC Medical College and Hospital | CNCC, CFN, MSCDFSM |
IGNOU Regional Centre Kolkata Offers Course
Kolkata Regional Center provides many courses-
| Undergraduate Course | Postgraduate Course | Certificate Course | Diploma Course |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Master of Arts | Consumer Protection (CCP) | Creative writing in English (DCE) |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) | Master of commerce (Mcom) | Environmental Studies (CES) | Early Childhood care and education |
| Bachelor of Science (BSC) | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Disaster management (CDM) | HIV and Family Education |
| Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) | Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | Food and Nutrition (CFN) | Management |
| Bachelor of library and information science (BLIS) | Master of library and information Science (MLIS) | Food safety (CFS) | Meat Technology (DMT) |
| Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW) | Guidance (CGI) | Nursing Administration (DNA) | |
| BSc (H) (BSCHOT) | HIV and Waste Management (CAFE) | Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE) | |
| Bachelor of Preparatory Programme (BPP) | Information technology (IT) | Tourism Studies (DTS) | |
| Organic farming COF | DVAP FV | ||
| Nutrition and Childcare CNCC | DEED |
IGNOU Regional Centre Kolkata Contact Details
- Phone Number- (033) 2334 9850
- E-mail- rckolkata@ignou.ac.com
- Website: www.rckolkatta.ignou.ac.in
- Working hours: 9.30 am. to 6.00 pm. (Excluding Saturday, Sunday & other Central Govt. Holidays)
- Address: BIKASH BHAVAN, NORTH BLOCK, 4TH FLOOR, SALT LAKE, KOLKATA-700091
FAQs
Q: How do I find my regional centre of IGNOU?
Ans: IGNOU Regional Centre details are mentioned on the student’s Regional Centre details, IGNOU ID Card, and Admission Confirmation Document.
Q: What is the last date for admission for the July 2025 session in IGNOU?
Ans: For the July 2025 session, admission has started to UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses. The last date to apply is 31 July 2025.
Q: Can I collect books from the IGNOU Regional Centre?
Ans: Yes, you can get IGNOU books from your regional centre. Students can visit their respective regional centres to collect the study material, provided the books are available there.
