IGNOU Exam Centre and Course Code Change After Hall Ticket 2026
Need to change your IGNOU exam centre or course codes after the hall ticket is released? Learn the offline undertaking process, required documents, and how target centre paper availability decides approval.
IGNOU's official guidelines state that exam centre and course code changes are not permitted after the hall ticket is released. In practice, an established offline override exists for emergencies like relocation or course-code errors.
How the Offline Override Works
- Approach the superintendent of your desired target exam centre with a written application stating original and requested course/centre codes.
- Attach self-attested copies of your hall ticket, registration details, and IGNOU ID card.
- The superintendent checks physical question paper inventory. If spare packets exist, they sign and stamp the form confirming availability.
- Take the stamped form to your Regional Centre. The Assistant Regional Director or Regional Director signs the authorisation, instructing the exam centre to allow the change.
Key Conditions
- Approval depends on spare question paper packets at the target centre.
- Both course code swaps and centre changes use the same undertaking format.
- Must be completed before the exam date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my IGNOU exam centre after hall ticket?
Yes, in emergencies, via the offline undertaking process, subject to paper availability at the target centre.
Can I change course codes on my hall ticket?
Yes, using the same superintendent-and-Regional-Director undertaking, if the target centre has the required question papers.
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Written by IGNOU graduate (BAEGH), currently pursuing MEG & MCAOL. Our content is sourced from official IGNOU channels and reviewed for accuracy. Editorial policy
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