IGNOU Regional Centre Shimla was among the pioneering Regional Centres established in 1989. The Centre officially commenced its operations in October 1989 in Shimla with eight study centres spread across Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Chandigarh, enrolling around 700 learners. In the following year (1991), additional Regional Centres were set up. RC Shimla was assigned the jurisdiction of the entire Himachal Pradesh, comprising 69 study centres/Programme centres with approximately 9000 learners availing of Distance Learning mode education in the State.
In the context of the ODL system, the Regional Centre holds a pivotal role in program delivery, functioning as a "resource centre" within its region. It serves as the face of the University for practical purposes, coordinating and supervising the activities of study centres in the area. The Shimla Regional Centre is also a crucial link, facilitating communication and collaboration between the University and various state institutions.
Particulars |
Details |
Type |
Public |
Establishment |
1987 |
Recognition |
UGC |
Regional Centre Code IGNOU Shimla |
11 |
Admission Process |
Merit-Based/Entrance Exam |
Application Mode |
Online |
Scholarship |
Available |
Website |
http://rcshimla.ignou.ac.in/ |
IGNOU Helpline Shimla |
1800 180 8055 |
|
rcshimla@ignou.ac.in |
Address |
Regional Director IGNOU Regional Centre Block No. 9, SDA Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla, HP-171009 |
IGNOU eGyanKosh is the digital Repository of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It is an online platform that provides free access to a extensive range of study materials, textbooks, e-books, question papers, and other learning resources for various courses offered by IGNOU. eGyanKosh is designed to support the distance learning mode of education provided by the University and offers learners the flexibility to access study materials at their convenience.
Course-wise Repository: eGyanKosh provides a comprehensive collection of study materials categorized according to different courses and programs offered by IGNOU.
Free Access: The platform is accessible to all learners and the general public without any cost. Users can freely browse and download the study materials they require.
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Search and Download: Users can search for specific study materials using keywords, course codes, or program names. They can then download the materials in digital format for offline access.
Support for Learners: eGyanKosh is a valuable resource for learners enrolled in IGNOU courses or preparing for competitive examinations.
Continuous Updates: The Repository is regularly updated with new study materials and resources to cater to the changing needs of learners and the addition of new courses and programs.
Overall, eGyanKosh is an essential tool that enhances the learning experience for IGNOU students and facilitates self-paced learning in the distance education mode. Learners can access the Repository to supplement their studies, review course materials, and reinforce their understanding of various subjects.
161 programmes are available for admission to IGNOU Centre Shimla. Merit in the qualifying test and scores on entrance exams are considered when granting admission to the institution. There are four levels of IGNOU New Delhi courses available. These levels are the UG, PG, and PhD. The institution provides courses for full-time, online, and distance learning.
Courses |
Specializations |
Fees |
BA |
Tourism Studies English |
INR 3,700 (1st Year Fees) |
BCom |
Commerce |
INR 6000 (Total Fees) |
BCA |
Computer Applications |
INR 14,000 (1st Year Fees) |
BEd |
Education |
INR 50,00 (Total Fees) |
BSc |
Optometry & Ophthalmic Techniques Nursing (Post Basic) |
INR 5,300 (1st Year Fees) |
BSW |
Social Work |
INR 18,300 (Total) |
BLIS |
Library Science Information |
INR 8,300 |
BPP |
Preparatory Programme |
INR 3,500 |
Diploma |
Creative Writing in English Early Childhood Care and Education HIV and Family Education Management Nursing Administration Nutrition and Health Education Retailing Tourism Studies Value-Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables Women's Empowerment & Development |
|
Certificate |
Community Radio Consumer Protection Disaster Management Early Childhood Special Education (Mental Retardation) Energy Technology and Management Food and Nutrition Food Safety Guidance Health Care Waste Management HIV and Family Education Human Rights Information Technology Literacy programme Maternal and Child Health Care Newborn and Infant Care Nutrition and Childcare Rural Development Teaching English as a Second Language Tourism Studies Visual Arts - Applied Arts Visual Arts - Painting Women's Empowerment & Development Empowering Women Through Self-Help Groups Teaching Primary School Mathematics |
|
MA |
Distance Education Economics Psychology English Hindi History Political Science Public Administration Rural Development Sociology Tourism Management Education |
INR 6,800 (1st Year Fees) |
MCom |
General Business Policy and Corporate Governance Finance & Taxation |
INR 8,500 (1st Year Fees) |
MCA |
Computer Application |
INR 24,000 (1st Year Fees) |
MSc |
Science |
INR 24,400 (1st Year Fees) |
MLIS |
Library Science Information |
INR 11,100 |
MSW |
Social Work |
INR 18,000 |
PG Diploma |
Education Management and Administration Translation Book Publishing Corporate Governance Disaster Management International Business Operations Rural Development Special Education in Mental Retardation Adult Education: Participatory Adult Learning, Documentation and Information Networking Distance Education District Health Management Education Technology Environment and Sustainable Development Folklore and Culture Studies Geriatric Medicine Higher Education Hospital and Health Management Intellectual Property Rights Journalism and Mass Communication Library Automation and Networking Maternal and Child Health Radio Programme Production |
|
PG and Certificate Advance |
Special Education - Hearing Impairment Special Education in Mental Retardation Agriculture Policy |
|
Non-Certificate Programm |
Motor Cycle Service and Repair |
IGNOU follows two annual admission cycles for most of its academic programs, including the Shimla Regional Centre. The admission cycles are as follows:
January Session: The January session admission cycle usually starts in November/December of the previous year. During this cycle, IGNOU opens admissions for various programs, and interested candidates can apply for admission to their desired courses. The last date to apply for the January session is generally in the first week of January.
July Session: The July session admission cycle typically commences in May/June of the same year. Like the January session, IGNOU offers admissions to various programs during this cycle. The last date to apply for the July session is typically in the last week of June.
UG Admission
At the UG level, IGNOU provides BA, B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, BCA, BPP, BSW, and BLIS programmes in various specializations. The three-year distance learning programme makes the courses available. The length of the BPP and BLIS courses is one year. Merit in the class 12 test determines admission to these programmes.
PG Admission
IGNOU provides MA, M.Sc., M.Com, MCA, MSW, and MLIS programmes in various specializations. The courses are available for two years and a maximum of four years. The MLIS programme, however, lasts for a year. The criterion for admission to these courses is academic achievement in the prerequisite degree.
To register and submit their applications, applicants must go to the IGNOU registration website, ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
A nationwide entrance test called OPENMAT in IGNOU's MBA programmes happens twice yearly, between July and January. NTA administers the IGNOU OPENMAT examination. For admission to any of the phases, candidates may apply. OPENMAT accounts for several different management programmes provided by the School of Management Studies within IGNOU in addition to the MBA. The exam lasts three hours and is given as a computer-based test. The four components of the IGNOU OPENMAT exam papers are General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning.
Features |
Details |
Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test mode |
Exam Duration |
180 minutes |
Medium |
English |
Type of Questions |
Objective type questions |
Total Questions |
200 MCQs |
Total Marks |
200 marks |
Sections |
Four sections; namely, - Quantitative Aptitude - English Language - Reasoning - General Awareness |
Process for Applying to IGNOU OPENMAT
Candidates must complete the IGNOU MBA registration form. The following steps are to register for IGNOU OPENMAT or IGNOU MBA admission:
IGNOU Shimla Centre Code |
Study Center |
1172 |
ARVIND KALA MANDIR - IGNOU Study Center |
1155 |
BABA KIRPAL DASS - IGNOU Study Center |
1176 |
Bhojia Dental College and Hospital - IGNOU Study Center |
1137 |
CSK HP AGRICULTURAL UNIV. - IGNOU Study Center |
1132 |
GGDSD COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1185D |
GANPATI EDUCATION SOCIETY - IGNOU Study Center |
1101 |
GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1103 |
GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1104 |
GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1105 |
GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1106 |
GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1107 |
GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1108 |
GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1109 |
GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1110 |
GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1116 |
GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1125 |
GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1102 |
GOVERNMENT PG COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1138 |
GOVT COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1148 |
GOVT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1157 |
GOVT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1158 |
GOVT DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1173 |
GOVT DEGREE COLLEGE NERWA CHOPAL - IGNOU Study Center |
1140 |
GOVT PG COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1126 |
GOVT. COLLEGE OF TEACHER'S EDN - IGNOU Study Center |
1115 |
GOVT. DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1133 |
GOVT. DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1136 |
GOVT. DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1174 |
GOVT. DEGREE COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1124 |
GOVT. PG COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1113 |
GOVT. PG COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1130 |
GSSS KEYLONG - IGNOU Study Center |
1114 |
HP UNIVERSITY - IGNOU Study Center |
1117 |
HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY - IGNOU Study Center |
1120 |
HIMACHAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE - IGNOU Study Center |
1142 |
HIMALAYAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - IGNOU Study Center |
1177P |
IGNOU PROG. STUDY CENTRE - IGNOU Study Center |
1183D |
IGNOU SPECIAL STUDY CENTRE - IGNOU Study Center |
1179 |
IGNOU STUDY CENTRE - IGNOU Study Center |
1131 |
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION - IGNOU Study Center |
1111P |
INDIRA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1141 |
JHN JYOTI SHIKSH SAMITI - IGNOU Study Center |
1156 |
KLB DAV COLLEGE FOR GIRLS - IGNOU Study Center |
1188 |
KOTSHERA - IGNOU Study Center |
1177 |
Lord Mahavira Nursing College - IGNOU Study Center |
1144 |
LORETE PUBLIC SCHOOL - IGNOU Study Center |
1183 |
Model Central Jail - IGNOU Study Center |
1186D |
MODEL CENTRAL JAIL - IGNOU Study Center |
1147 |
MODERN EDUCATION COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1135 |
NALANDA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - IGNOU Study Center |
1187 |
PALAMPUR - IGNOU Study Center |
1123 |
REGIONAL COMPUTER CENTRE - IGNOU Study Center |
1118 |
REGIONAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1129 |
S.ALYA INST.OF EDU.& TRNNG COL - IGNOU Study Center |
1169 |
SHIVA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - IGNOU Study Center |
1134 |
ST. BEDE'S COLLEGE - IGNOU Study Center |
1178 |
Yongling Education Society - IGNOU Study Center |
Course | Fees | Duration |
---|---|---|
MA - English | 13200 | 2 years |
MA - History | 9000 | 2 years |
MA - Economics | 10200 | 2 years |
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+91 177 2624612
rcshimla@ignou.ac.in
Chauhan Niwas Building, Shimla EastKhalini, Shimla - 171002,
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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