IGNOU Raipur Regional Centre Admission 2026: Courses, Fees & Contact

IGNOU Raipur Regional Centre Admission 2026: The IGNOU Raipur Regional Centre, located in Chhattisgarh, is a part of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It was established in January 2003 to help students get an education through distance learning. The centre supports students by working with nearby study centres and offers many courses like UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate programs. IGNOU Raipur admissions for the January 2026 session will open soon. Students can apply online at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. The last date to submit the IGNOU Raipur application form is 31 January 2026*.

IGNOU Raipur has a total of 39 learner support centres. It helps people in rural and faraway areas of Chhattisgarh get low-cost, quality education. The Raipur Regional Centre covers the areas like Kanker, Kawardha, Bilaspur, Dhamtari, Durg, Janjgir-Champa, Jashpur, Korba, Koriya, and Mahasamund. 

IGNOU Raipur Regional Centre Highlights

IGNOU Raipur Regional Centre Admission 2026

IGNOU Raipur Regional Centre will start the admission process for the 2026 session on 01 December 2025*. Students who want to take admission in UG, PG, PG Diploma, Diploma, or Certificate courses at Raipur Regional Centre of IGNOU can apply online before the last date, 31 January 2026*.

The entire admission process is online. While filling out the form, students must select a study centre near their home. IGNOU Raipur offers many courses through distance learning modes, and resolves students’ issues during their course. Some of the most popular ones are: 

• Master of Arts in English (MEG)
• Master of Commerce (MCom)
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
• Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS)
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Bachelor of Education (BEd)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM)
• Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE)
• Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)

Many other courses are also available at the centre, and the admission application fee is INR 300. Course fees vary, depending on the course duration, level, and specialisation. Here duration for the various courses is given:

IGNOU Raipur Regional Centre Course Eligibility

Different courses require different eligibility criteria at IGNOU Raipur, which are given below:

• For undergraduate (UG) courses, students must pass Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board.
• For postgraduate (PG) courses, students must have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• For PG Diploma courses, students need to be Graduates.
• For Diploma courses, students need to possess Class 12.
• For Certificate courses, the eligibility requirements vary depending on the specialisation. Minimum eligibility to pursue the Certificate course from IGNOU Raipur is Class 10 or 12.

IGNOU Raipur Application Form

IGNOU Raipur Regional Centre will start accepting applications for admission to various courses. Students can fill out the application form by visiting the official website of IGNOU before the closing date of admission, 31 January 2026*. IGNOU Raipur application fee is INR 300, and the course fee differs according to the duration, level, and area of specialisation.

Steps to Fill the IGNOU Raipur Application Form

IGNOU Raipur Documents Required For Admission

Students need to upload some documents while filling out the online admission form. These documents must be scanned clearly in an appropriate format. The documents are given below:

• Passport-size Photograph 
• Signature 
• 10th Marksheet and Certificate 
• 12th Marksheet and Certificate 
• Graduation Marksheet (if needed) 
• ID Proof (Aadhar, PAN, etc.) 
• Category Certificate (if any)
• Debit/Credit card to pay the application fee

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