IGNOU Study Centre, Region & Elective Transfer 2026: NOC & Form Guide
Need to change your IGNOU study centre, regional centre, or elective courses? Learn the offline process, NOC requirements, fees, and realistic timelines.
IGNOU maintains an online portal for changing study centre, regional centre, medium, or electives, but the option is frequently disabled or invisible. In practice, students must submit offline forms directly to their current Regional Director.
Study Centre / Regional Centre Change
- Download the offline change form and submit it via post, email, or in person to your current Regional Director. Writing to any other officer results in the request being ignored.
- For practical programmes (B.Sc, BCA): obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the target Regional Centre/Study Centre confirming seat availability, plus an Assignment Submission Certificate signed by the old Study Centre Coordinator.
Elective / Medium Change
- Permitted only within 30 days of receiving the first set of study material.
- Programme changes allowed only in the first year.
- Fees: Rs 200-350 for 2/4-credit UG courses, Rs 600-1,200 for 6/8-credit PG courses, plus Rs 350-600 base fee for medium/programme shifts.
- Backend synchronization often takes 2.5 months or longer despite verbal promises of 7 days.
- For CBCS degrees (like BAG), many Regional Centres now refuse first-year subject changes outright, advising fresh admission instead.
Important Tips
- Check the left-hand status panel on the Admission Status page before writing exams for a new elective.
- Escalate if your request is ignored after submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change my IGNOU study centre?
Submit the offline change form directly to your current Regional Director via post, email, or in person. The online portal is often disabled.
Can I change my elective course in IGNOU?
Only within 30 days of receiving study material, with an offline form and Demand Draft. Many RCs now refuse first-year changes for CBCS programmes.
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"I got an NOC from the target centre and an assignment certificate from my old centre. The transfer was approved in 3 weeks."
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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