When will the IGNOU June 2026 Term-End Exam (TEE) date sheet be released?

The tentative date sheet for the IGNOU June 2026 Term-End Examination has been released on the official website. The final date sheet is usually published a few weeks before the exams begin. Keep checking ignouinformation.in regularly for the latest live updates.

What is the last date to submit IGNOU assignments?

The assignment submission deadline depends on your exam session. Generally, for the June TEE, the deadline is March 31st, and for the December TEE, it is September 30th. However, these dates are frequently extended by the university.

Is an APAAR ID mandatory for IGNOU Samarth admission?

Yes, starting from the current academic cycles, providing a valid APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) or ABC ID (Academic Bank of Credits) has been made mandatory by IGNOU during the registration process on the Samarth portal.

What should I do if I forget my IGNOU Samarth portal login credentials?

If you forget your Username or Password, go to the respective IGNOU Samarth login page and click on the 'Forgot Password?' or 'Forgot Username?' links. You can reset them by entering your registered mobile number, email ID, or Enrollment Number.

How can I track my admission status after registering on the IGNOU Samarth portal?

After submitting your application form, login to your Samarth account. Your dashboard will display the current status of your application. Once verified by the regional centre, your Enrollment Number will be generated and sent via SMS and email.

IGNOU Study Centre List 2026: Find Yours [Updated]

IGNOU Study Centre List 2026: Your Guide to Finding the Nearest Centre (State and City Based)

After successfully gaining admission into IGNOU, the next step before you begin your studies, is to locate your nearest study centre. IGNOU’s Regional Centre, Study Centre and Learner Support Centre terminologies confuse a lot of students, which is why at IGNOU Information, we receive the query “Where do I find my IGNOU Study Centre List for my City” from students, on a daily basis. Our intent with this guide is to help you answer this query and understand the IGNOU study centre system, and minimize your frustration in the future.

This IGNOU Study Centre List 2026 guide has been designed to help you locate, check and even change your study centre, either as a new enrolment for the July 2026 session, or as an existing student. We will provide you with the information you need, state-wise and city wise and in a step-by-step manner.

What Is An IGNOU Study Centre?

An IGNOU study centre is a distance learning support centre, for which a physical location is assigned. Study centres are set up in other existing universities, colleges, and educational institutions and are under the purview of regional centres. From an IGNOU centre you can get information pertaining to your distance learning course, however, policy matters are handled by

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At a Study Centre, you can:

Attend subject-specific counseling.
Hand in assignments early.
Pick up unmailed study materials.
Take Term-End Examinations (TEE).
Ask academic counselors your questions.
Finish required Practical/Lab work.

Because the IGNOU Study Centre List covers a wide range across the country, students don’t necessarily attend the same Study Centre. Your assigned Study Centre is determined by your program, which city you live in, and sometimes the combination of subjects you’ve selected.

Overview of IGNOU's Study Centre Network

Having some knowledge of the IGNOU Study Centre List requires understanding that IGNOU is unlike traditional universities. IGNOU is structured on a three-tier system.

Tier	Details
1. IGNOU Headquarters (New Delhi)	As the topmost authority, IGNOU Headquarters designs courses and policies, prints study materials, and monitors the entire network. Students have very little interaction with the headquarters and only do so if there is a complaint of concern.
2. Regional Centres (RCs)	Regional Centres are the administrative core of a state or zone. They are in charge of student admissions and examinations, as well as overseeing the Study Centres under their jurisdiction. Some of the more widely known Regional Centres are in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Jaipur, Patna, Guwahati, Srinagar, Chandigarh and Bengaluru, although the network spans well outside these major cities.
3. Study Centres / Learner Support Centres (LSCs)	This is what most students are actually looking for when they ask for an IGNOU Study Centre List. Learner Support Centres are where you go to get counselling, submit assignments, and take exams. Each Study Centre is assigned a unique Study Centre Code to distinguish it among the thousands within the nation.

Having knowledge of this hierarchy helps you better search the IGNOU Study Centre List. You will be able to identify which level to search based on whether your query is about an admission (Regional Centres) or submission of assignment (Study Centre).

Why it is Important to Know Your Assigned Study Centre

Most students don't pay enough attention to their assigned Study Centre, and there are several reasons this is an important aspect of your studies you should pay attention to when it is assigned.

IMPORTANT

Study Centres have submission deadlines for assignments. A confusion of which Study Centre is assigned will result in loss of marks for assignments that are submitted late.

Your Study Centre also serves as the exam centre for the TEE, so you avoid the last minute travel and planning of the location.

Only certain Study Centres have the facilities to conduct certain practical exams, so several Study Centres that are in your vicinity may also be invalid for your programme.

Your Study Centre may also be the location where study materials are delivered to you through the postal system when other methods have failed.

That’s why IGNOU suggests that students check their study centres once their admission is confirmed. Students should do this before the assignment and exam rush begins.

IGNOU Study Centre List 2026: Find Study Centre Online

To check your study centre, you have to use the official IGNOU portal. Here’s how:

When you go to the official IGNOU student portal at eportal.ignou.ac.in,
look for Study Centre details or Programme details.
Carefully enter your Enrollment Number, and,
if prompted, enter your Programme Code (which you can find on your identity card/admission confirmation).
Click submit, and on the next page, you will find the name, code and address of your assigned Study Centre.

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS

Before you begin, make sure your enrolment number and programme code are readily available. It will save you time in the future. The mistakes that occur are most of the time due to the mismatch of enrolment number and programme code, so be sure to verify both before you attempt again.

IGNOU Study Centre List: State-Wise and City-Wise

IGNOU Study Centre List contains 1000s of entries. New study centres are added and old ones are updated. Because of these changes, the IGNOU Study Centre List can not be published as a static master list. Because of this, students need to use the Regional Centre Finder tool on the official website to search on a state-wise or city-wise basis.

General Steps for City-wise and State-wise Searching

Start by selecting your state. This directs you to the Regional Centre that covers your area.
From that Regional Centre, you can search or browse by city or district
Make sure to check the programme code. Some Study Centres may not offer certain courses.
Study Centre Codes will also be needed later for exam form purposes

To help you understand how to search for Study Centres, this is more effective searching in the available space provided by IGNOU than searching in a generic downloadable PDF file. Check the Study Centre Codes. Study Centre Codes can be searched and will be available. Searching in a generic downloadable PDF file is ineffective because each time IGNOU adds, shifts, or discontinues a centre, these files will be out of date.

Study Centres Students Prefer to Search For

While it is impossible to memorize the entire IGNOU Study Centre List, some centres in metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune have a lot of courses and have high student traffic. Because of this high traffic, Study Centre Codes are also high. Because of this, you should check several Study Centres rather than assuming that there are no Study Centres.

There are quite a few Study Centres in Delhi, each in different zones with different centre codes. If you have been given a centre that you think is inconvenient, for example, if it is too far from your home or work, you can change it. This will also be elaborated on next.

Preparation for Researching the IGNOU Study Centre List

You can do the following to help you prepare when you want to look up the IGNOU study centres and ensure the process goes efficiently and smoothly:

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS

Your Enrollment Number, as it appears on your admission confirmation or ID card

Your Programme Code (the code for the course you are enrolled in like BA, MA, BCA, etc)

Your registered mobile number and email ID (this is in case the portal needs OTP verification)

Know your city and state (the Regional Centre Finder limits results according to the city)

Having this information minimizes repeated attempts to log in. It also reduces the possibility of entering the wrong enrolment number or programme code. This is the main reason students have the most trouble accessing their centre details online.

Changing Your Study Centre at IGNOU

You can change your Study Centre at IGNOU, if you have moved to a new city or have a new hardship which makes it difficult to report to your assigned Study Centre. You need to log in to your student portal or contact your Regional Centre to have the change addressed. It is not an automatic process. It is granted if there are open seats at the new Study Centre where you have requested to move. You want to make this request as far before the assignments and exam deadlines as you can.

IGNOU Overseas Study Centres: Important Information

As of early 2026, IGNOU has Overseas Study Centres in multiple countries and continues to expand. IGNOU offers everything from undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs to certificates for the Indian diaspora and International students. For students applying and submitting forms from Overseas Study Centres, IGNOU requires identifying and academic documents to be submitted online. IGNOU Information plans to release more information on how to apply for overseas admissions, so stay tuned.

What IGNOU Information Has Learned About Students Trying to Locate Their Study Centre

IGNOU Information has observed similar patterns with students trying to locate their study centre. These include the following:

IMPORTANT

Students trying to locate their study centre rely on out of date PDFs on unofficial websites instead of the live portal

Students confuse the address of the Regional Centre with that of the Study Centre

Students do not confirm that their study programme is actually offered at the nearest study centre

Students do not note the Study Centre code and thus do not have it when it's needed to fill in the examination form

Students do not check the details of their study centre until it's too late, meaning they have to do it at the very last moment before the assignment is due

Redundant mistakes are most frequent when students are short on time, such as during the exam period. So avoiding these mistakes will reduce stress for students during the exam period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question	Answer
How do I find the study centre list for my programme?	You can find the study centre for your programme on the official IGNOU e-Portal. You can also find the study centre on the Regional Centre Tool.
Is there one single official IGNOU Study Centre List PDF for all of India?	Not quite. IGNOU wants students to look at the lists online instead of using a single file. This is because centres can frequently be added, changed, or discontinued.
What is the difference between a Regional Centre and a Study Centre?	A Regional Centre is in charge of a state/zone and is responsible for overseeing admissions and exams. A Study Centre is your closest place for counselling, submission of assignments, and exams.
Can I change my allotted IGNOU Study Centre?	You can, if a seat is available at the new Study Centre, and you provide a valid reason (like moving to a different area). You also need to follow the official procedure.
Do all IGNOU Study Centres offer every programme?	No. IGNOU Study Centres are permitted to offer only some approved programmes. You should, therefore, check if the course you need is at that Study Centre.
Why is my IGNOU Study Centre Code important?	This code helps IGNOU identify your Study Centre and is needed when you fill your exam forms and when you submit questions to your Regional Centre.

Conclusion

An overview of the IGNOU study center setup -- headquarters, regional, and study, will allow you to pick the right center without much confusion. There is no better and safer way than checking the official portal, using your enrollment details. Relying on outdated third-party lists can lead to mistakes. IGNOU Information is designed to help you and all distance-learning students bypass and overcome obstacles posed by the administrative systems of distance learning. It allows you more time and focus on your primary goal, learning. For more detailed guides and information updates all year, especially related to admissions, exams, and study centers, check IGNOU Information