IGNOU Regional Centre Kolkata: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has numerous regional centers across India, and one of its well-known centers is the Kolkata Regional Centre, which was established in 1988. It is located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It serves as a hub for students in the region and offers a wide range of undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), diploma, and certificate courses. For example, Med, Bed, Post-basic nursing, and many other courses are available at IGNOU Regional Centre, Kolkata.
IGNOU Regional Centre Kolkata helps in spreading the university’s distance education programs across the state. It provides support services such as counselling, study materials, and examinations for students enrolled in various programs.
IGNOU Regional Center Kolkata: Latest Updates
- For July 2026, IGNOU admissions for ODL and online courses have commenced. Candidates are required to submit application forms before the closing date of 15 July 2026. Source
- All enrolled IGNOU students must apply for the Re-registration process for the July session 2026 for ODL and online programmes. Students are requested to apply before the last date, 30th June 2026. Source
IGNOU UG and PG Courses
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 government holidays) |
IGNOU Regional Center Kolkata Admission Process
The admission process can also be done offline by the IGNOU regional centre in Kolkata. All the information which is provided in this blog is correct, and student can complete their application by following these steps:
- Application form for the January/ July session.
- 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 for IGNOU Regional Centre Kolkata
- 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 Course List
IGNOU Regional Centre Kolkata 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: What is the July session admission last date?
Ans: To all the concerned students of IGNOU are informed that the university has begun with its application for the July session, and applications are accepted till 15 July 2026.
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, admission confirmation document, and other required documents.
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.
Q: How do I find IGNOU study centres in Kolkata?
Ans: To find study centres in Kolkata, use the IGNOU official website. IGNOU Regional Centre Kolkata comes under the jurisdiction of IGNOU Kolkata Regional Centre.
Q: What is the last date for submission of the assignment?
Ans: Extension of last date for submission of assignments for both ODL and Online Programmes for June-2026 TEE is 31st May 2026.
