IGNOU guides
Written for the moment you are stuck: what to put on a cover page, what the study centre will reject, and how the marks are actually calculated.
Assignments
- AssignmentsIGNOU assignment front page formatThe exact fields IGNOU wants on an assignment front page, what to write in each one, and where to find your study centre code. Includes the official regional centre rules for online and offline submission.
- AssignmentsIGNOU assignment formatHow to write an IGNOU tutor-marked assignment: paper size, margins, question numbering, word limits, and what to put in the PDF for online submission.
- AssignmentsIGNOU assignment submission rulesThe rules IGNOU study centres actually enforce: handwritten A4 answers, cover page, ink, online PDF size, and why the stamped receipt matters.
- AssignmentsIGNOU assignment last dateTypical IGNOU assignment last dates for June and December TEE, why extensions happen, and what a missed deadline does to exam eligibility.
- AssignmentsHow to check IGNOU assignment statusWhere IGNOU assignment marks show up, how long they take, and what to do when a course stays Not Completed after you submitted.
- AssignmentsIGNOU project and synopsis formatHow to find the official IGNOU project or synopsis guidelines for your programme, what almost every cover still needs, and what gets a proposal rejected.
- AssignmentsWhy IGNOU rejects assignments — and how to fix itReasons why IGNOU study centres reject assignments, with solutions for each problem. Covers front page errors, wrong centre, file size issues, and late submissions.
- AssignmentsIGNOU assignment rejected — 7 reasons and fixesSeven reasons IGNOU study centres reject assignments and how to fix each one. Includes front page errors, file size issues, wrong centre, and late submission.
- AssignmentsWhy IGNOU deducts assignment marksLearn why IGNOU deducts assignment marks, the most common reasons tutors give low scores, and how to appeal or prevent deductions for future assignments.
- AssignmentsWhy your IGNOU assignment front page gets rejectedSix common reasons IGNOU rejects assignment front pages, how to fix each one, and a checklist to prevent front-page rejection in future submissions.
Marks
- MarksHow to calculate IGNOU percentageWorked examples of the IGNOU 30% assignment and 70% TEE formula, plus what grade-card letters A to E usually mean.
- MarksHow to check your IGNOU grade cardWhich IGNOU grade-card portal to open for CBCS, BCA/MCA/MP and other programmes, plus what Completed and Not Completed actually mean.
- MarksHow to check your IGNOU resultHow IGNOU TEE results are published, how they differ from the grade card, and what to do when a paper is missing from the list.
- MarksIGNOU marksheet and final grade cardThe difference between the IGNOU online grade card, the final grade card, and a duplicate marksheet — and when each one exists.
- MarksIGNOU revaluationHow IGNOU TEE re-evaluation and photocopy requests work, what they cannot change, and how assignment marks are corrected if they are wrong.
Exams
- ExamsHow to download the IGNOU hall ticketWhere to download the IGNOU TEE hall ticket, what to check on it, and what to carry on exam day. Official links only.
- ExamsHow to read the IGNOU date sheetWhere IGNOU publishes the TEE date sheet, how to find your course codes in the PDF, and what to do if two papers clash.
- ExamsHow to prepare for IGNOU term-end examsComplete IGNOU exam preparation guide covering study planning, previous year papers, time management during the exam, and common mistakes to avoid.
- ExamsIGNOU exam pattern and marking scheme explainedComplete breakdown of the IGNOU term-end exam pattern, question types, marking scheme, exam duration, calculator policy, and what to carry to the exam hall.
- ExamsIGNOU passing marks for assignments and term-end examsLearn the minimum passing marks for IGNOU assignments and term-end exams, the combined passing criteria, what happens if you fail, and the grace marks policy.
- ExamsWhat to do on your IGNOU exam dayComplete IGNOU exam day guide: what to carry, exam hall rules, time management during the exam, how to attempt questions, and what to do after the exam.
Study
Admin
- AdminIGNOU re-registrationHow IGNOU re-registration works on onlinerr.ignou.ac.in, how it differs from admission, and what a missed deadline does to your next TEE.
- AdminIGNOU admissionHow IGNOU fresh admission works on the official Samarth portal, which documents to upload, and when the enrolment number actually appears.
- AdminHow to download your IGNOU ID cardWhere to download the IGNOU digital identity card, what to do if the PDF will not open, and what to carry until the printed card arrives.
- AdminIGNOU convocationHow IGNOU convocation registration works, in-person versus in-absentia, and what happens to the degree if you do not apply.
