IGNOU Visakhapatnam Regional Centre: Smt. Dr. D. Purandeswari Garu, the then Honorable Minister of State for HRD, Govt. of India, established this IGNOU regional centre on 29th March 2011. IGNOU Visakhapatnam is the 3rd regional centre in the state of Andhra Pradesh at Visakhapatnam. The regional centre covers five districts, namely Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, and West Godavari, with a network of 25 learner support centres.
Admission are open for the 2025 admission session at Visakhapatnam Regional centre. There are many undergraduate and postgraduate courses, such as MA, BA, BSc, BSW, MSc MCom, MHA, MPS, etc., at IGNOU Visakhapatnam Regional Centre.
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IGNOU Visakhapatnam Regional Centre Admission Highlights
| Name of Director | Dr Dharmarao Gonipati |
| Center Name | Ignou Visakhapatnam Regional Centre Andhra Pradesh |
| Established | 2011 |
| Location | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Pincode | 530 017 |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Email ID | rcvisakhapatnam@ignou.ac.in |
| Contact No | 0891-2511200, 2511300 |
| Affiliated Center | (IGNOU) Indira Gandhi National Open University |
| Center Code | 84 |
| official Website | http://rcvishakhapatnam.ignou.ac.in/ |
Facilities at IGNOU Visakhapatnam Regional Centre
There are many facilities Visakhapatnam IGNOU Centre provides for distance learning students.
- Contact Classes: Visakhapatnam Regional Centre prepares schedule for contact classes. These session are monthly classes between IGNOU teachers of distance education courses and enrolled students. Students can check the schedule on online website.
- Library Services: Regional centre has web portals access for books and journals through UGC E-Shodh Sindhu Consortium. With more than 7900 e-journals and 1700 books.
- Study Material Management: Offline learning material are distributed for enrolled students through post by Visakhapatnam IGNOU Centre.
IGNOU Offline Admission Process
Step 1: Visit the Visakhapatnam Regional Centre.
Step 2: Printed admission form 2025 for UG, PG, and other distance education courses is available at “Student Service Cell”.
Step 3: Fill out the 2025 admission form.
Step 4: Submit all documents.
Step 5: Pay application fee at for Rs. 300/-.
Step 6: Submit the final form.
Documents Required
- Passport Size Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Education Qualification
- 10th Mark Sheet
- 12th Passing Certificate
- 12th Equivalent Mark Sheet (if needed)
- Bachelor degree (for master’s degree)
- Category Documents (if needed)
- Job Experience Letter (if available)
- IDs like Aadhaar Card, Driving License etc.
IGNOU Visakhapatnam Centre Assignment Submission
Step 1: Visit IGNOU Visakhapatnam Regional Centre.
Step 2: Go at the student service cell office.
Step 3: Find an IGNOU representative. Get the assignment submission started.
Step 4: Finally obtain the acknowledgement receipt.
IGNOU Visakhapatnam Regional Centre Offered Courses
| Name | Duration |
| Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of English (BA) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | 3 years |
| Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) | 3 years |
| B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) (BScN(PB)) | 3 years |
| Master of Arts (Economics) (MEC) | 2 years |
| Master of Science Degree in Dietetics and Food Service Management (M.Sc. (DFSM)) | 2 years |
| Master of Arts (English) (MEG) | 2 years |
| Master of Arts (Hindi) (MHD) | 2 years |
| Master of Arts (History) (MAH) | 2 years |
| Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS) | 2 years |
| Master of Arts (Public Administration) (MPA) | 2 years |
| Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MARD) | 2 years |
| Master of Arts (Sociology) (MSO) | 2 years |
| Master of Arts (Tourism Management) (MTM) | 2 years |
Contact Details:
- Address: IGNOU Regional Centre, 2nd Floor, VUDA Complex, Usodhaya Junction, Sector – 12, M.V.P. Colony, Visakhapatnam – 530 017, Andhra Pradesh India,
- Phone: 0891-2511200, 2511300
- Email: rcvisakhapatnam@ignou.ac.in,
- Website: www.rcvishakhapatnam.ignou.ac.in
