How to Read IGNOU Grade Card Correctly
One of the most crucial steps in keeping track of your academic progress is understanding your IGNOU Grade Card. Whether you are a fresh student or one nearing the completion of your programme, decoding the grade card helps because it tells you:
your assignment marks
term-end examination results
course completion status
practical/project marks (if applicable)
overall eligibility for degree or certificate
However, students often get confused when they open their grade card and see abbreviations, codes, or incomplete status. In this comprehensive guide, you will know exactly how to read an IGNOU grade card correctly, what each section means, and how you can track your performance throughout the semester or year.
Table of Contents
- What is an IGNOU Grade Card?
- Types of IGNOU Grade Cards
- How to Check IGNOU Grade Card
- Understanding Sections of the Grade Card
Assignment Marks
Term-End Examination Marks
Practical/Project Marks
Course Completion Status - Meaning of Common Abbreviations
- How IGNOU Calculates Final Grades
- Why Your Grade Card Shows “Incomplete”
- When and How Grades Get Updated
- Difference Between Grade Card & Marksheet
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Tips for IGNOU Students
- What is an IGNOU Grade Card?
The IGNOU Grade Card serves as an academic record online, allowing students to acquire a detailed view of their performance in each course. It includes:
Assignment marks
Term-End Exam (TEE) scores
Project/practical marks
Final grade or result status
The grade card is updated periodically by the university upon evaluating assignments and releasing new exam results.
- Types of IGNOU Grade Cards
IGNOU issues two main kinds of grade cards:
a) CBCS Grade Card (Choice Based Credit System)
This is for students who first enrolled after July 2019, and includes most Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes.
b) Non-CBCS Grade Card
For older programmes or students admitted before 2019.
Make sure you are checking the correct category when viewing your card.
- How to Check IGNOU Grade Card
To check your grade card: - Go to the official website, ignou.ac.in
- Click on the Student Support tab
- Click on Results
- Choose Grade Card
- Choose your programme (CBCS/Non-CBCS)
- Enter your Enrollment Number
- Click Submit
Your grade card will then appear on the screen. You can also download or print it for future reference.
- Understanding Sections of the IGNOU Grade Card
The grade card consists of several parts. Let’s break each one down.
Assignment Marks
Assignments of IGNOU carry 30% weightage in most programmes.
The grade card will show:
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3 (if applicable)
Total Assignment Marks
Status: (Completed/Not Completed)
Example: If you see: Assignment: 68
Status: Completed
That means you passed the assignment and the marks will be counted toward your final score.
B. Term-End Exam (TEE) Marks
TEE carries 70% weightage.
The grade card displays:
Marks obtained
Status (Completed/Not Completed)
For example:
TEE: 42
Status: Completed
Minimum passing marks at IGNOU for TEE are 40 out of 100 in most programmes.
C. Practical / Project / Viva Marks
For programmes such as:
BCA
MCA
BSc
MBA
MSW
Tourism MTTM
BA Psychology
There may be practical and/or project components.
These will appear separately in your grade card as:
Practical Marks
Project Marks
Viva Marks
A “Completed” status indicates that you have successfully cleared that component.
- Course Completion Status Explained
Each course in your IGNOU syllabus has a status such as:
Completed
Not Completed
Not Appeared
Pending
Here’s what they mean:
Completed
You have cleared all components: assignment, exam, and practical/ project.
Not Completed
You failed one or more components.
Not Appeared: NA
You did not appear in the TEE or you did not submit the assignment.
Pending
Marks are uploaded, but final calculation is not yet done by IGNOU.
- Meaning of Common Abbreviations in IGNOU Grade Card
IGNOU uses various abbreviations, which may bewilder fresh students. Here is a comprehensive list:
Abbreviation Meaning
COM -Completed
NC – Not Completed
NA- Not Appeared
AB -Absent
MP -Marks Pending
Not -Updated Yet
Not- Evaluated RR Result Rewritten
Understanding these codes helps you to track your status correctly.
- How IGNOU Calculates Final Grades
Final marks are based on two components:
Assignment Marks (30%)
Example: 70/100 → contributes 21 marks.
TEE Marks (70%)
Example: 50/100 → contributes 35 marks.
Final Score = Assignment (30%) + TEE (70%)
So, 21 + 35 = 56/100 (Pass)
- Why Your Grade Card Shows “Incomplete”
Your grade card may show “Incomplete” for several reasons:
Assignment marks not updated
TEE marks still under evaluation
Project/practical marks pending
You failed in assignment or TEE.
You appeared in exam but results not declared
IGNOU updates grade cards in phases, so delays are normal.
- When and how often the IGNOU Grade Card is updated
IGNOU usually updates grade cards:
After assignment evaluation
After TEE result declaration
After project/workshop/ practical evaluation
Within 45–90 days after exams
During results season, updates may be weekly.
- Difference Between IGNOU Grade Card & Marksheet Grade Card Marksheet Online only Physical document Updated multiple times Issued once after completing programme Shows detailed marks Shows final grade Not valid for official use Used for official verification 11. Frequently Asked Questions Q1. Assignment marks are not showing. What to do? Wait for updates; IGNOU uploads assignment marks in phases. You can also contact your regional center.
Q2. “Not Completed” is showing even though I passed. Why? The final grade has not yet been calculated by the system; it automatically updates. Q3. The marks in my assignment are higher but the TEE marks are low. Will I pass? You must pass both separately; assignments cannot compensate for failing TEE.
Q4. Grade card is showing MP (Marks Pending). What does it mean? Your paper or assignment is still being assessed. 12. Final Tips for Reading IGNOU Grade Card Correctly Always check course codes and make sure all subjects appear. Compare your grade card with your programme guide. Wait for full updates before panicking. Save or download your grade card every time it updates. Only contact the regional center if marks remain unchanged for longer than 60–90 days. Conclusion Correct reading of the IGNOU Grade Card is the basis on which one will track their academic journey. With this complete guide, you have now confidently understood the scores about assignments, TEE marks, course status, abbreviations, and the calculations involved. In fact, knowing each component by regularly checking for updates will keep you in the know and avoid surprises when your final results are declared. If you found this guide helpful, please spread the word to other IGNOU students!