10. Can I change my selected Study Centre or Regional Centre? 

✅ Complaint: Can I change my selected Study Centre or Regional Centre?

✅ Answer:

Yes, you can request a change of your Study Centre or Regional Centre after admission is confirmed, but only under specific conditions and through a proper procedure.

👉 Steps to Change Study Centre or Regional Centre:

🔁 To Change Study Centre:

1. Login to your IGNOU Student Dashboard
   👉 https://ignou.samarth.edu.in
   Go to Service Request → Select “Change of Study Centre”.
2. Check Availability:
   The new study centre must offer your course/program. Not all centres support all programs.
3. Submit Request Online:
   If the option is enabled, fill out the request form and submit. Else, follow the offline process below.
4. Offline Method (If online not working):
   • Write an application addressed to your current Regional Director.
   • Mention:
     • Name
     • Enrollment Number
     • Program
     • Current Study Centre Code
     • Desired Study Centre Code (New)
     • Reason for change
   • Attach ID card and proof of residence (if asked).
   • Submit by email or visit your Regional Centre.

🔁 To Change Regional Centre (RC):

1. Only Possible if You Have Shifted to Another State/District
   Valid reasons include job transfer, relocation, etc.
2. Write an Application to Current RC
   • Attach proof of relocation (e.g., rent agreement, transfer letter, Aadhaar update).
   • Mention your current RC, new preferred RC, and reason.
3. Approval Takes Time
   It depends on course availability and decision of both RCs.

📌 Important Notes:

• First-Year students may not get RC/SC change before confirmation of admission.
• You cannot change RCs frequently or randomly. Approval is not guaranteed.
• Allotment of new centre is subject to seat availability at the requested centre.