What is the procedure for changing my name on my IGNOU student ID card?
Here are the steps on how to change your name on your IGNOU student ID card:
- Download the application form from the IGNOU website or obtain it from the Regional Centre.
- Fill in the application form and attach the following documents:
- A copy of your marriage certificate, if you are changing your name due to marriage.
- A copy of your court order, if you are changing your name due to a legal name change.
- A self-attested copy of your latest passport size photograph.
- A demand draft of INR 500 drawn in favor of IGNOU payable at New Delhi.
- Submit the application form to the IGNOU Regional Centre.
- Pay the processing fee of INR 500.
- Wait for the processing of your application.
- Collect your new ID card from the Regional Centre.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind:
- The processing time for a name change on an IGNOU student ID card is usually 4-6 weeks.
- You can also change your name online through the IGNOU Degree Delivery Portal (IDDMS). However, you will still need to submit the required documents to the Regional Centre.
- If you are changing your name due to marriage, you will need to submit a copy of your marriage certificate. If you are changing your name due to a legal name change, you will need to submit a copy of your court order.
- You will also need to submit a self-attested copy of your latest passport size photograph.
- The demand draft should be drawn in favor of IGNOU payable at New Delhi.