6. Free Books get
📝 When and How to Opt for Free Printed Books
While filling the IGNOU admission form, you’ll find an option:
“Do you want printed study material?”
- ✔️ If you choose YES – IGNOU will dispatch printed books to your address.
- ❌ If you choose NO – You will only get access to digital study material.
⚠️ You cannot change this option later, so choose wisely at the time of admission.
📦 How to Track IGNOU Printed Books (Dispatch Status)
If you opted for printed books, you can track them as follows:
✅ Step 1: Visit Material Dispatch Status Page
🔗 http://egyankosh.ac.in/StudentZone
Or directly go to:
🔗 https://sd.ignou.ac.in
✅ Step 2: Enter Your Enrollment Number and Program Code
You will see:
- 📦 Book dispatch status (Dispatched/In Process)
- 📮 Consignment number (for postal tracking)
- 📬 Date of dispatch
- 📍 Address of delivery
🛑 Common Issues with Printed Book Delivery
Issue | Solution |
📭 Books not received | Wait for 6–8 weeks after confirmation. Then email materialdispatch@ignou.ac.in |
🏚 Wrong address in portal | Contact your Regional Centre to update address |
📦 Partial books received | Sometimes books are dispatched in batches. Wait a few more weeks. |
❌ Missed “Yes” for printed books | You cannot request printed books after admission if you selected “No” |