Dr. Sandeep assumes charge of Director, IGNOU Regional Centre Jammu
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Dr. Sandeep Gupta has assumed the role of Regional Director at the IGNOU Regional Centre Jammu. With extensive experience at IGNOU’s New Delhi Headquarters and the Regional Centre Srinagar, he brings a wealth of knowledge in student service management and regional centre operations.
In a press statement, Dr. Gupta announced the activation of IGNOU’s admission portal for the January 2025 cycle, catering to both fresh admissions and re-registration for prospective and registered students. Prospective students seeking fresh admission can visit the IGNOU National website (www.ignou.ac.in) or directly access the admission portal at https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. Students who are already enrolled in annual or semester-based programs can re-register through the RR portal at https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in. The last date for admission and re-registration is January 31, 2025.
Dr. Gupta highlighted the array of programs launched by IGNOU, including those in management, home science, fashion design, healthcare, rehabilitation psychology, MSME, tribal affairs, and journalism. These programs align with the National Education Policy 2020 and address global market demands, emerging sectors, and national economic resilience. Additionally, IGNOU has updated its course material based on the National Education Policy.
The Regional Director also shared that IGNOU will soon establish a Learner Support Centre at GGM Science College, Jammu, to support science-oriented programs. He emphasized IGNOU’s contribution to the Gross Enrolment Ratio, in line with the Ministry of Education’s guidelines.
Dr. Gupta advised students to be cautious when making online transactions, recommending the use of personal credit or debit cards for secure payment and avoiding third-party services like cybercafés. He also warned against fraudulent individuals attempting to solicit payments via QR codes or social media platforms, stressing that IGNOU does not ask for such details outside of its official website.
