How to change name and address in IGNOU?

Candidates might fill their form incorrectly or might have changed their residential location while pursuing a certain course. IGNOU has options for such candidates to change their addresses. The address should be filled out properly by the candidate, during the registration to avoid unnecessary consequences.

IGNOU address change form provided by the university facilitates the candidate to correct.

• A printed proforma for change or correction of address is already provided to the candidate on the first dispatch, along with the study material.
• Candidates can make use of the proforma if any changes are required. They need to send it to the Regional Director concerned who will make necessary corrections in the database and transmit the corrected data to the Registrar, candidate Registration Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.
• It takes 4-6 weeks for the updation and hence till then, the candidates are required to make arrangements to get the materials themselves.
• The candidates are requested, not to write letters to any other authorities or visit the office.
• However, the address form by IGNOU can be downloaded from the link mentioned above and it can be submitted to the regional director as per IGNOU rules and regulations.
• The candidate must keep on checking whether the changes have been taken place or not. It can be done, by examining Admission at IGNOU - Registration Status.

Misspelt names can have a huge toll on your career if the names are spelt incorrectly on the certificates, as they are the only legitimate proof of your completion and guaranteed knowledge of that particular course. So, one must check properly while filling out the quintessential details like name, Date of Birth, etc.

• If the candidate finds his name misspelt, then he or she should make sure that it is corrected, otherwise it may prove to be cumbersome in the future.
• The candidates are required to submit or attach an attested photocopy of the 10th-grade certificate.
• Candidates can even make use of the online form of the IGNOU name change application if the candidate has no proforma with him or her.
• All the required changes must be done as soon as possible, to avoid unnecessary hindrances while learning.