IGNOU Grade Card Not Updating
Understanding Why IGNOU Grade Card Does Not Update
This is a situation each and every student faces at least once with IGNOU: the grade card is not getting updated even after submitting assignments, appearing for examinations, or completing practicals. The system updates usually take time in IGNOU, but why this delay occurs ultimately can remove stress and help you take the right steps.
IGNOU grade cards usually get updated in phases and not instantaneously. Each component, such as assignment marks, theory marks, practical scores, and project marks, gets updated by different departments. So, delays are normal.
Common reasons include:
Assignment marks not uploaded by study centre
Answer sheets not evaluated yet
Evaluation completed but not uploaded to the portal
Technical delay in server update
Enrolment number or course code errors
Assignment submission error
Re-evaluation pending
Understanding these causes helps students to focus on what to do next instead of worrying.
How IGNOU Updates Grade Cards: A Timeline Breakdown
Here’s a general timeline:
- Assignments
20–45 days following assessment at the research facility
Sometimes longer if the center delays the upload.
- Term-End Theory Exams
30–60 days post-exams
Some subjects take as many as 90 days, especially high-volume courses.
- Practical Exams
Usually updated within 15–30 days
Sometimes delayed, if internal examiner takes time
- Project/Dissertation Viva
30–45 days after submission and viva
Projects often take the longest to appear.
If, even after this period, the grade card is not updating, follow the steps below.
What to Do If the IGNOU Grade Card Is Not Updating
- Check Your Enrollment Number Carefully
Many students make a common mistake by:
enter the wrong enrollment number
choose the wrong program
Choose an older session
First check:
Ignou.ac.in → Student Support → Results → Grade Card
Make sure:
Enrollment number is correct
Program code matches your course
You are checking the right session
A wrong enrollment number = blank grade card.
- Check Assignment Submission Status at Your Study Centre
If your assignment marks are missing:
Visit your study centre physically
Ask the coordinator whether marks were uploaded.
Request your assignment evaluator’s mark sheet
Confirm your assignment status is marked as received
The most common reason is that study centres often delay uploading marks.
- Wait for the Official IGNOU Update Cycle
IGNOU publishes marks in **phases.
Some subjects update early, some update late.
If your friends’ or classmates’ marks have started updating for the same program, yours should update soon too.
- If Assignment Marks Still Not Uploaded – Send a Reminder Email
Email to your Study Centre:
Subject: Request to Upload Assignment Marks – Enrollment (xxxxxxx)
Include:
Name
Program
Enrollment number
Course codes
Date of submission of the assignment
Scanned copy of your assignment submission slip
This usually pushes them to update the marks faster.
- Check the Status of Your Term-End Exam Results
If TEE marks are missing:
Go to https://termendresult.ignou.ac.in/
Check whether results for your subjects are declared.
Some papers may be “Under Evaluation”
Wait for an update if the subject is still under evaluation.
- Contact the Regional Centre (If Delay Is More Than 60 Days)
If: Assignment marks missing for 2+ months
Project marks missing for 45 days
TEE marks missing 90+ days
Then, email or visit your Regional Centre.
They can check:
Whether your marks were sent from your study centre
Whether marks are stuck in processing
Whether any correction is essential
This step is very effective.
- Mark Update Request Submission: If the Staff Instructs You to
Some RCs provide:
Mark correction form
Mark request for file upload
Assignment discrepancy form
When they find any problem, submit it.
- Monitor your application status regularly.
IGNOU publishes:
Assignment updates
TEE marks updates
project marks updates
Check once every 3–4 days.
- Check if You Submitted Assignments in the Wrong Session
Example:
You submitted for June 2024 but checked the grade card in December 2024.
Wrong session = marks not visible.
Always match:
Session
Course code
Submission deadline
- Check Whether Your Assignment Was Rejected
IGNOU may reject assignments due to:
Wrong cover page
Wrong question paper
Incomplete answers
Copied content
If your assignment has been rejected your study centre will request you to resubmit.
- If You Requested Re-Evaluation – Marks Update Late
Re-evaluation takes:
30 to 45 days minimum
Sometimes 60-90 days
During this time, your grade card may reflect:
Old marks
Blank marks
“Not Completed” status
Wait until the re-evaluation result shows.
- Check Whether You Submitted Project Files Correctly
Issues many students face when:
Project file not uploaded properly
Viva marks missing
Project evaluated but not uploaded
Contact your project guide or RC for project status.
What NOT to Do When Grade Card Is Not Updating
To avoid unnecessary stress:
Don’t raise complaints in the first 20–30 days.
IGNOU takes time. Be patient.
Don’t rely on social media or unofficial pages.
They tend to share incorrect updates.
Don’t submit multiple emails or complaint forms
This delays the process.
When Should You Get Worried? – Red Flags
You should take action if:
Assignments not updated for 60+ days
TEE marks missing for 90+ days
Project marks not updated for 45 days
Practical marks missing after 30+ days
Others in your batch have updated grade cards, but yours is blank.
That means this is not due to system load; rather, there is some problem.
How to Raise a Complaint if Grade Card Still Does Not Update
If following all steps the marks still don’t show, then use:
- IGNOU iGRAM Portal
Official grievance portal:
http://igram.ignou.ac.in/
Select:
Problem Assignment/TEE/Project
Upload proof (submission slip or hall ticket)
Responses usually come in 7–10 days.
- Regional Centre – Email
Use your RC’s official email – available on ignou.ac.in.
Attach:
Submission slip
Hall ticket
Enrollment number
Course codes
This escalates the issue a lot faster.
- Personal visit to Regional Centre
If any documentation is needed, go directly.
Carry:
ID card
Assignment submission slip
Evaluated answer sheets (if any)
Email screenshots
Hall ticket
Many issues are solved on the spot.
Why IGNOU Grade Card Updates Slowly: Internal Reasons
- High Number of Enrolled Students
IGNOU assesses lakhs of answer sheets, of course it delays the process.
- Manual Uploading by Study Centres
Assignment marks have to be updated manually, which causes delays. - Delay in Evaluation
Some evaluators submit their marks late.
- System Overload
Servers slow down during results periods.
- Updates are handled by different departments.
Assignments: study centre
TEE: evaluation centre
Practical: lab centre
Projects: regional centre
Each has its own timeline. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. How long does IGNOU take to update grade card? Assignments: 20–45 days Theory exams: 30–60 days Practical’s: 15–30 days Projects: 30–45 days
2. Why are the assignment marks not showing? These forms are not available because study centres have not uploaded them yet. 3. My TEE results are declared but not showing in grade card? Wait 3–7 days: TEE uploads happen after result declaration.
4. Can my assignment marks be lost? Yes, sometimes. That’s why you must keep your submission slip safe.
5. What if my grade card says “Not Completed”? This means: One or more components not present Marks are still under upload Once all marks are uploaded, this will change to Completed.
6. How to speed up the update? Visit study centre Email regional centre Submit proof Raise gram complaint These steps help. Final Advice for IGNOU Students Grade card updates are slow but stable. Every entry will be updated, it just takes time. Just
follow these : Wait for the timeline
2. Confirm status at study centre
3. Check TEE/Project updates
4. Contact RC after 60+ days