Should I mention in my reminder application that I have already followed up multiple times?

Mentioning that you have followed up multiple times in your previous application is not recommended in a reminder application to IGNOU. Here are the reasons why:

1. It may come across as aggressive or accusing IGNOU of inefficiency. This is unlikely to yield a positive response and may delay processing further.

2. The concerned officials reviewing your new application may not be aware of your previous follow ups. So detailing that may not be of much help.

3. The focus of your reminder application should be on providing complete and accurate information politely and succinctly, not on your previous follow ups.

4. Usually, officials prefer a fresh application with necessary details rather than an accusatory reminder mentioning previous follow ups.

So it is best to simply submit a fresh reminder application to IGNOU, mentioning the following:

- Your name, program applied for and application reference number     

- A request to review your previous application submitted on (date)

- A re-submission of the necessary documents, in case any were pending

- Any new information or clarifications regarding your application

Submitting the reminder application in a polite, respectful manner without mentioning your previous follow ups is more likely to yield a timely response from IGNOU officials.

However, if IGNOU seeks more details or clarifications regarding the delay in their response to your previous application, you can then mention that you had followed up multiple times without receiving an update.

To summarize, focus your reminder application on providing complete information for review, avoiding any accusatory tone. Mention your previous follow ups only if specifically asked by IGNOU officials.

Hope this explanation helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.