IGNOU Guwahati

The inception of the Guwahati Regional Centre dates back to 1996, fueled by an active initiative to integrate the previously inaccessible regions of North East India into the broader vision of democratizing education for grassroots development in the country. At its inception, the regional centre comprised six study centres and offered 35 programs, catering to approximately 1100 learners.

The IGNOU Guwahati Regional Centre aimed to bridge the gaps and empower learners with a transformative educational experience by implementing open and distance learning modules. With a vision to uplift and empower the people of North East India, the centre's commitment to education seeks to pave the way for a brighter and more inclusive future for the region.

The Guwahati Regional Centre IGNOU currently boasts 30 learner support centres and 588 academic counsellors, catering to various academic pursuits through 68 diverse academic programmes. Throughout Guwahati Regional Centre's establishment, a remarkable cumulative total of 93,429 learners have been registered with the centre. The regional centre offers programs across multiple disciplines, including arts, science, commerce, management, social sciences, education, and more.

Students enrolled at IGNOU Guwahati can access study materials, online resources, audio-visual materials, and regular interaction with academic counsellors. It has several study centres in and around the city to provide local support and facilitate student learning. These study centres are physical locations where students can attend counselling sessions, interact with faculty, and access study materials.

IGNOU Guwahati Learning Methodology

Courses at IGNOU Regional Centres are delivered through a flexible and innovative approach, using open and distance learning methods. The delivery of courses involves a combination of various educational resources and support mechanisms to cater to the diverse needs of learners. Here is an overview of how courses are typically delivered at IGNOU Regional Centres:

IGNOU's open and distance learning model emphasizes accessibility, inclusivity, and learner-centricity, making quality education available to diverse learners across India and beyond. This approach enables learners to pursue academic goals while overcoming geographical barriers and time constraints.

• Study Materials
• Online Learning Platform
• Library
• Personal Contact Programme
• Teleconferences and Webinars (E-Gyankosh & Gyan Darshan)
• Academic Counselors
• Assignment and Assessment

IGNOU Guwahati Courses Fees

IGNOU Guwahati provides several courses under UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate Courses. The detailed fee structure of the courses offered at IGNOU Guwahati  is tabulated below:

Candidates are designated for the courses based on merit. For some courses, it requires an entrance exam. Detailed information about the IGNOU Guwahati  Admission is mentioned below:

IGNOU Guwahati  UG Admission

IGNOU Guwahati offers various undergraduate courses under a wide range of specializations. These are courses of 3 years.

The UG courses offered by IGNOU Guwahati  are:

• Bachelor of Arts, BA
• Bachelor of Library and Information Science, BLIS
• Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
• Bachelor Preparatory Program, BPP
• Bachelor of Education, B.Ed
• Bachelor of Science, BSc

All these UG courses require the candidates to have passed 10+2/HSC from any recognized board or BPP from IGNOU. The candidates are selected based on merit in the previous qualifying examination. However, candidates applying to the B.Sc course must have passed 10+2 (Science Stream)

Also, many eligibility conditions exist for aspirants willing to apply for the BLIS course.

Aspirants having a Second class Bachelor's Degree with 50% marks or a Bachelor's Degree with Diploma in Library Science can apply to the course.

B.Ed in IGNOU Guwahati

For admission to the IGNOU B.Ed Programme, Candidates must have UG or higher from a familiar university and two years of full-time regular teaching experience as Primary/Graduate/Postgraduate Teachers in a primary, secondary/higher/senior secondary school recognized by the central or state government or union territory. Selection depends on IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Examination.

IGNOU Guwahati  PG Admission

IGNOU Guwahati offers various postgraduate courses. These courses are for two years.

The courses offered under the PG discipline are:

• Master of Arts, MA
• Master of Commerce, M Com
• Master of Computer Applications, MCA
• Master of Library and Information Science, MLIS
• Master of Social Work, MSW
• Master of Education, M.Ed
• Master of Business Administration, MBA
• Master of Science, MSc

All these courses have the basic eligibility criteria of having graduated in any discipline from any recognized university except the M.Ed course, which requires candidates to have a B.Ed or B.EIEd degree. However, certain courses have additional eligibility conditions.

For instance, candidates applying to MCA must have had Mathematics as a distinct subject at 10 + 2. Students not fulfilling this criterion must pursue and pass the CS-60 course concurrently. All the PG courses are selected based on merit except the MBA course.

IGNOU Guwahati Distance MBA Admission

The MBA courses provided by IGNOU are in high demand because of their acceptance in the corporate world. The candidates applying must graduate in any discipline with 50% marks. IGNOU Guwahati Distance MBA fee is INR 31,000 per annum.

The selection of the candidates is based on their performance in the OPENMAT examination. The candidates who appeared in exams like CAT, MAT, and State level tests are exempted from appearing in the OPENMAT examination.

How to apply for IGNOU Guwahati

IGNOU's admission process follows a bi-annual admission cycle, which means that IGNOU offers admissions twice a year for most of its programs. The two admission cycles are known as the January cycle and the July cycle. Here's an overview of the IGNOU admission process cycle:

IGNOU January Admission Process

Notification: IGNOU releases the admission notification for the January cycle around September or October. The official announcement includes the programs offered, eligibility criteria, and application details.

Deadline: The application submission deadline for the January cycle typically falls around November or December.

IGNOU July Admission Cycle:

Notification: The admission notification for the July cycle is generally released around March or April.

Deadline: The application submission deadline for the July cycle usually falls around May or June.

Please note that some programs, especially certificate and diploma courses, may have additional admission cycles or rolling admissions, allowing students to apply throughout the year. Certain high-demand programs or professional courses may also have specific entrance tests or selection procedures.

How to apply for IGNOU Guwahati?

You can follow these general steps to apply for IGNOU programs at the Guwahati Regional Centre.

Step 1: Choose the Program: Visit the IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in) or the regional centre's website to explore the programs offered at IGNOU Guwahati. Select the program you wish to apply for, ensuring you meet the eligibility criteria.

Step 2: Obtain Prospectus: Download the prospectus from the IGNOU website or collect it from the Guwahati Regional Centre. The prospectus contains essential information about the program, eligibility criteria, admission process, fee structure, and other relevant details.

Step 3: Fill out the Application Form: Complete the application form provided in the prospectus. Enter all the required personal and educational information accurately.

Step 4: Attach Required Documents: Attach the necessary documents as specified in the prospectus.

Step 5: Pay the application fee as per the instructions provided in the prospectus.

Step 6: Submit the filled application form, the required documents, and the application fee to the Guwahati Regional Centre. You can visit the centre in person or send the application by post to the designated address in the prospectus.

Step 7: Wait for Admission Confirmation: After applying, wait for the confirmation of your admission. The admission process may involve the evaluation of applications and counselling sessions for certain programs. Successful candidates will receive admission confirmation through mail or other communication methods.

Step 8: Complete the Admission Formalities: Once you receive the admission confirmation, follow the instructions to complete the admission formalities. It may include payment of the program fee, submission of additional documents (if required), and attending orientation programs.

IGNOU Guwahati  Study Centres

There are several study centres in IGNOU Guwahati. Some of them are:

Assam Engineering College Study Center : Address: Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam

JB College Study Center : Address: Jorhat, Assam

Darrang College Study Center : Address: Tezpur, Assam

North Lakhimpur College Study Center : Address: North Lakhimpur, Assam

Dibrugarh University Study Center : Address: Dibrugarh, Assam

Nowgong Girls' College Study Center : Address: Nagaon, Assam

Digboi College Study Center : Address: Digboi, Assam

Bajali College Study Center : Address: Pathsala, Assam

North Guwahati College Study Center : Address: North Guwahati, Assam

Silapathar College Study Center :Address: Silapathar, Assam

Dispur College Study Center : Address: Ganeshguri, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam

Sankardev College Study Center : Address: Ulubari, Guwahati, Assam

Pandu College Study Center : Address: Pandu, Guwahati, Assam

B. Barooah College Study Center: Address: Ulubari, Guwahati, Assam

Government Cotton College Study Center : Address: Panbazar, Guwahati, Assam

Tezpur College Study Center : Address: Tezpur, Sonitpur, Assam

K.C. Das Commerce College Study Center : Address: Guwahati, Assam