IGNOU Hidden Rules Students Don’t Know
When you are a student at IGNOU you should know about these IGNOU hidden rules. This is because knowing these IGNOU rules can help you to avoid problems during your time at IGNOU.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University, which people often call IGNOU has some rules that students are not aware of. These IGNOU hidden rules can be very important for students who are studying at IGNOU.
Here are some of the IGNOU hidden rules that students do not know:
- The rules for submitting assignments at IGNOU are very strict so students at IGNOU must follow them carefully.
- The IGNOU rules for exams are also very important. Students at IGNOU should make sure they understand them.
- If you are a student at IGNOU you should know that the university has some rules that are not written down. You are still expected to follow them at IGNOU.
It is an idea for students at IGNOU to learn about these IGNOU hidden rules. This way students at IGNOU can have an experience and avoid getting into trouble with the IGNOU rules. The IGNOU hidden rules are a part of being a student, at IGNOU.
Indira Gandhi National Open University is a big university with a lot of students in India and other countries. Many students at Indira Gandhi National Open University have problems with their studies. They have to wait a time to get their results or degrees. This happens to students, at Indira Gandhi National Open University because they do not know some Indira Gandhi National Open University rules. These Indira Gandhi National Open University rules are not explained in a way that’s easy to understand.
These rules are not really hidden,. They are not explained very well. They are often found in notes or people think everyone already knows them. The thing is, not knowing these rules can make you wait a time even months or years to get your degree.
This guide tells you about the important hidden IGNOU rules that students do not know. It also explains how these IGNOU rules affect your journey and how to avoid common mistakes when you are studying at IGNOU. We used official IGNOU sources to write this guide, about IGNOU rules.
IGNOU Programme Validity Is Limited (Not Lifetime)
One of the most misunderstood IGNOU rules is programme validity.
Every IGNOU programme has:
- A minimum duration
- A maximum duration
If you do not finish all of your courses and assignments and projects and exams within the maximum validity period* your programme will end automatically. This will happen even if you have passed most of your subjects. You really need to complete everything within the maximum validity period* of your programme.
Programme details and validity rules are available on the official website:
A lot of students think they can finish their degree whenever they want.. That is not the case. Many students have this idea about completing their degree at any time, in the future. Completing a degree is not something you can do anytime. Many students need to understand that their degree is not something they can complete anytime they want to.
Assignment Submission Is Very Important
You have to submit your assignment even if you do not sit for the exam.
The assignment submission is mandatory, for everyone so you must do it.
It does not matter if you appear for the exam or not the assignment submission is a must.
You should keep in mind that assignment submission is required for all students.
People often think that you only need to do assignments if you are going to take the Term End Examination. This is not true. Assignments are actually important for the Term End Examination. The Term End Examination is a part of your course and doing assignments helps you prepare for the Term End Examination. You should do your assignments to get an understanding of the course material, for the Term End Examination.
The rule is:
- If you are going to take an exam later you have to submit your assignment. The assignment submission is very important for the exam. Remember that assignment submission is compulsory, for everyone who plans to appear in the exam now or later.
- If you do not submit an assignment the assignment submission will be considered missing. This may result in your result being withheld or your course not being completed because the assignment submission is missing. The missing assignment submission can cause problems with your result and the course completion. It is very important to submit the assignment submission on time to avoid issues like result withheld or course not completed due, to missing assignment submission.
The rules, for assignments are explained under the student services section. If you want to know about the assignment rules you can find them under student services.
https://www.ignou.ac.in/pages/65
When you do not do your assignments it can quietly stop you from finishing your degree. Not doing your assignments can cause problems with completing your degree.
Passing The Theory Exam Alone Does Not Complete A Course
You have to do things to complete a course. Passing the theory exam is one part of it. The theory exam is important. It is not the only thing that matters. You also have to do work and other assignments to complete the course.
The theory exam will test your knowledge. The practical work will test your skills. You have to be good at both to complete the course.
So do not think that passing the theory exam is enough to complete a course. You have to work and do all the other things that are required to complete the course. The course is not about passing the theory exam it is, about learning new things and gaining new skills.
A lot of students think that passing the theory exam is all they need to do. They believe that clearing the theory exam is enough.. The thing is, students need to remember that the theory exam is just one part of the whole thing. The students have to do in the theory exam and also in other areas to really succeed. Clearing the theory exam is a start but it is not the only thing that the students need to focus on.
To complete an IGNOU course you need to do a things. IGNOU course completion requires a lot of work. For instance IGNOU course completion requires you to finish all the assignments for the IGNOU course. You also have to pass the exams for the IGNOU course. Additionally IGNOU course completion requires you to complete the project work for the IGNOU course if it is a part of the IGNOU course. Furthermore IGNOU course completion requires you to get a grade in the IGNOU course to be able to get the certificate, for the IGNOU course.
- Passing internal assessment (assignments / practical internal)
- Passing external assessment (theory / practical / viva)
If you do well on the theory part but do not do well on the assignments the course is still not finished. This can be a problem because it might not show up on your grade card until a time later. The course remains incomplete.
Grade card portal:
Assignment Marks Remain Valid Within Programme Duration
This means that the marks you get for your assignments are only good for the time you’re in the programme.
The programme has a duration and the marks you get will not be valid after that.
You should remember that your assignment marks will only count for the time you are studying in the programme.
For example if you are doing a course that lasts for one year your assignment marks will only be valid for that one year.
The assignment marks remain valid within the programme duration so you should keep that in mind.
This is a thing to know about assignment marks and the programme duration.
The marks you get for your assignments will not be valid after you finish the programme.
You should always remember that assignment marks are only valid, within the programme duration.
IGNOU assignment marks are not permanent.
If:
- I remember that I submitted those assignments a time ago it was actually years ago when I submitted the assignments.
- But did not pass theory exams within programme validity
Then:
- The marks you get for your assignment may not be valid, after a time so you need to check on the assignment marks because the assignment marks can expire.
- Sometimes you have to send in your assignments because the first time it did not work out. You will have to try submitting the assignments for your classes. This can be a hassle when you have to do assignments for school again. The assignments you do, for school may need to be submitted if there is a problem.
The rule is not often explained in a way but people follow it very closely. The rule is something that people are expected to do. They do it even if the rule is not often talked about in a clear way.
IGNOU Does Not Automatically Remind You About Deadlines
The IGNOU system is not going to remind you when your deadlines are coming up. You have to keep track of the deadlines for IGNOU yourself.
- Make a note of the deadlines for IGNOU in your calendar
- Check the IGNOU website regularly for any updates on deadlines
The IGNOU deadlines are very important. You do not want to miss them.
You have to be responsible for remembering the deadlines for IGNOU.
The IGNOU system will not send you reminders, about the deadlines.
You have to stay on top of the deadlines for IGNOU to avoid any problems.
IGNOU does not guarantee that you will get what you want. IGNOU makes it very clear that they cannot promise you anything. The thing is, IGNOU does not guarantee anything all. You have to understand that IGNOU does not guarantee the things that you are expecting from them.
- SMS reminders
- Email alerts
- Personal notifications
Students are expected to do a things. The teachers want Students to follow some rules. Students have to do what the school says. Students are expected to behave and listen to the teachers. Students should also do their homework. Come to school on time.
- Be nice to Students
- Listen to the teachers
Students are expected to do all of these things every day. Students have to be good and follow the rules so that everyone can have a time, at school.
- Track admission cycles
- Monitor re-registration
- Check exam form deadlines
- I want to follow the result updates so I can see what is happening with the results.
The company puts out updates on:
Relying only on emails is risky.
Re-Registration Is Not Automatic
A lot of students think that when they get into IGNOU IGNOU will automatically let them move on to the year or semester. This is what many students believe about IGNOU. Students think that IGNOU does this for them. That is not how it works with IGNOU.
This is false.
For multi-year or semester-based programmes:
- Re-registration is mandatory
- If you do not re-register on time it can really mess up your studies. Delay them by six months or even more which is a pretty long time to wait to get back to your studies especially when you are in the middle of something important, with your studies.
Re-registration portal:
There is no late fee system for re-registration.
IGNOU Does Not Let You Sign Up Again After The Deadline
So you need to remember that the Indira Gandhi National Open University, which is also known as IGNOU has a rule. This rule is that IGNOU does not let students sign up again for a course after the deadline is over.
- The deadline is very important for IGNOU.
- If you miss the deadline you cannot sign up for the course again.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University is very strict about this rule. The university says that students must sign up before the deadline. If you do not sign up on time you will have to wait until the time the course is offered. This is the rule of the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University or IGNOU wants students to be, on time. IGNOU does not want students to be late.
So always remember that IGNOU does not let you sign up again after the deadline.
Unlike exam forms, re-registration:
- Cannot be done after portal closure
- Cannot be done by paying extra money
- Cannot be approved by regional centres manually
If a student misses the re-registration they have to wait for the session. The student will not be able to register until the next session begins. This is the rule, for students who miss re-registration. Students who miss re-registration have to wait.
Study Centre Is Responsible for Assignment Marks (Not IGNOU HQ)
When the marks, for an assignment are missing students usually send an email to the IGNOU headquarters because they want to know what is going on with their assignment marks. Students really need their assignment marks. That is why they email the IGNOU headquarters.
However:
- The teachers, at the study centres* look at your work to see how you are doing. They check the study centres* assignments to make sure you understand the material. The study centres are very important because they help you learn and they also give you a grade.
- The study centres will upload the marks of the students. This is an important step in the process because the internal marks are a big part of the final grade that the students get. The study centres are responsible for uploading these marks in a timely manner so that everything goes smoothly. The internal marks that the study centres upload are usually based on the students performance, in the study centre.
- The Indira Gandhi National Open University headquarters does not directly look at the assignments that students submit. The Indira Gandhi National Open University headquarters has a system in place, for evaluating the assignments of the students. This is how the Indira Gandhi National Open University headquarters handles the assignments.
This is where you can find information about the roles of study centres. Regional and study centres have jobs and these are explained here. You can learn more, about what regional and study centres do.
https://www.ignou.ac.in/pages/61
Ignoring the study centre causes unnecessary delays.
It takes a time to update the practical marks and the project marks.
The people who are, in charge of this usually need some time to put the practical marks and the project marks on the system.
This is because the practical marks and the project marks are very important and they have to be done
So it is normal that the practical marks and the project marks take a bit longer to update than marks.
- The teachers have to check the marks and the project marks many times.
- They also have to make sure that the practical marks and the project marks are correct and fair.
It is good that the teachers take their time to update the marks and the project marks because this means they are doing a good job.
The marks, for work and projects take a lot of time to be given. This is because practical and project marks follow a process.
- Examiner evaluation
- Study centre verification
- Regional centre forwarding
- Central system update
This process can take weeks or months after the December exams or the June exams.
Students often get really worried soon thinking they will not get good marks. Students think that their marks are gone.
IGNOU Result and Grade Card Are Different Things
There is something that students do not know about and that is the difference, between:
- Result portal
- Grade card portal
Result portal shows:
- Theory exam marks only
https://termendresult.ignou.ac.in
The grade card shows:
- Assignment marks
- Practical marks
- Final completion status
To figure out if you are eligible, for a degree you need to look at your grade card*, not just the result.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University, also known as IGNOU has a rule that students can clear the part of the course that they failed in. This means that if a student fails in one component of a course they do not have to repeat the course. They can just focus on the component that they failed in and clear that. This rule is very helpful, for students because it saves them a lot of time and effort.
For example if a student is taking a course and they pass in three components but fail in one component they can just give the exam again for the component that they failed in. They do not have to give the exam for the components that they already passed in. This way IGNOU allows students to clear the failed component and move forward with their studies.
If you do not succeed
- Theory exam → Reappear in theory only
- Assignment → Resubmit assignment only
- Practical → Reappear in practical only
You do not need to repeat the course as long as the validity of the course remains.
This rule is really helpful because it saves us a lot of time and effort. However the thing is, a lot of people do not understand this rule properly. They do not know what this rule is, about. This rule is very useful. People often get it wrong.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University does not revalue assignments.
If you are a student of the Indira Gandhi National Open University and you think that your assignment has not been graded correctly you should know that the Indira Gandhi National Open University does not revalue assignments.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University has a strict policy when it comes to assignments and grades.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University expects students to do their work on assignments.
- The Indira Gandhi National Open University gives students a lot of time to complete assignments.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University wants students to make sure that their assignments are correct before they submit them.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University will not change grades on assignments once they have been given.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University is very firm on this policy.
Students of the Indira Gandhi National Open University should always check their assignments carefully before they submit them.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University is an university and it has a lot of students so it cannot revalue assignments, for everyone.
IGNOU allows the students to get their answer sheets rechecked for the following things:
- The IGNOU revaluation is done for the term end exams of the IGNOU
- The IGNOU also does the revaluation for the assignments that the students of the IGNOU submit
The students of the IGNOU can apply for the revaluation of the IGNOU exams if they are not happy with their marks, in the IGNOU exams.
- Theory exam answer scripts
Assignment marks:
- Cannot be revaluated
- Cannot be challenged officially
The rules, for revaluation are listed under the information section. You can find the revaluation rules. The revaluation rules are important to understand if you need to have something looked at again.
- The revaluation rules
are available for everyone to see under information.
https://www.ignou.ac.in/pages/61
Name and DOB Corrections Are Time-Sensitive
Corrections to:
- Name
- Date of birth
Are easier before degree issuance.
When you get your degree it is officially printed. Once your degree is printed you can consider it complete. Your degree is printed on a paper and it is given to you.
- Making corrections can be really complicated because corrections become complex and this is why corrections become complex and hard to do. Corrections become complex when you have to fix a lot of things at the time. So corrections become complex. That is what makes them difficult.
- The company might need you to get certificates so you should be prepared to do that and get more certificates if they ask for them. They want to make sure they have all the certificates they need which’s why they might need duplicate certificates.
- The time it takes to process things gets a lot longer
Convocation and certificate services:
https://onlineservices.ignou.ac.in/convocation
IGNOU Does Not Guarantee Placement
The Indira Gandhi National Open University, which is also known as IGNOU does not promise that students will get a job after they finish their course. IGNOU is very clear about this.
They say that it is up to the student to find a job.
IGNOU has courses and a lot of students study there.
Ignou does not guarantee that students will get a placement.
This means that students have to look for jobs on their own after they finish their course at IGNOU.
Students should know this before they join IGNOU.
The university is not responsible for finding jobs, for its students.
So students should be prepared to find their job after they complete their course at IGNOU.
This is something that students should keep in mind when they are thinking about studying at IGNOU.
Indira Gandhi National Open University does not promise:
- Campus placement
- Job guarantee
Any placement support is:
- Programme-specific
- Limited
- Not mandatory
Students should pick the courses they want to take based on what they want to do for their career goals* not what people say about getting a job. When it comes to career goals students need to think about what they want to achieve. They should not listen to rumors, about placement they should focus on their career goals.
IGNOU Degree Dispatch Is Not Immediate
After programme completion:
- The degree is printed later
- Sent only after convocation or dispatch cycle
- Can take months
Students should not think that they will get their degree away. The thing is students should not expect to get a degree. Students need to understand that a degree is not something that can be delivered quickly. Students have to be patient and wait for their degree.
Degree dispatch and tracking:
https://onlineservices.ignou.ac.in/idms
IGNOU Grievance Portal Is the Only Official Escalation Tool
Sending multiple emails rarely helps.
The official and trackable method is:
When you have a problem it is better to write it down with some proof, like documents. This works a lot better, than calling over and again. Writing down your grievances with documents is really the way to go.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University or IGNOU for short has a rule that students should know about. IGNOU does not extend the validity of its programmes automatically. What this means is that students who are enrolled in an IGNOU programme need to keep an eye on the validity period of their programme. If the validity period of the IGNOU programme is about to end the student has to take action to get it extended. IGNOU will not do this for them on its own.
Students of IGNOU programmes need to apply for an extension of the validity period if they need time to complete the programme. This is something that students of IGNOU should be aware of so they can plan ahead and do what they need to do to get the extension. The IGNOU programme validity period is important because it affects how long students have to finish their studies.
So to sum it up IGNOU does not extend programme validity automatically. It is up to the students to take care of this themselves. Students should remember that they are responsible, for getting the validity period of their IGNOU programme extended if they need time. This way students can make sure they have time to complete their IGNOU programme without any problems.
If your programme expires:
You should do something about it because your programme will not work anymore when it expires.
The programme will stop working. You will not be able to use it.
You need to think about what to do, with your programme when it expires.
Your programme is very important. You should take care of it when it expires.
- IGNOU does not auto-extend validity
- You might have to go to the place again or get special permission to do something the thing that requires this special permission is the re-admission or the thing that you want to do that needs this special permission.
- There are fees and conditions that you need to consider when you do something so you should think about the fees for the thing you want to do and the conditions that come with it, like the fees and conditions that apply to this thing.
They make sure the validity rules are really strict. They always follow them. The validity rules are very important. They enforce the validity rules every time.
A Lot Of Updates Happen Without Us Being Told
We do not always know when something new is added to the software.
The company that makes the software will often make changes and we will not get a message about it.
This means that sometimes we will see something and we will not know what it is or what it does.
- The updates can be big or small
- They can change the way the software works
Many updates happen without us being told. This can be confusing, for people who use the software.
The people who make the software should tell us when they make a change so we can understand what is going on with the software.
A lot of updates happen without notification. This is something that the company should work on.
IGNOU often:
- Updates grade cards silently
- Corrects records without informing students
- Uploads marks in phases
Students need to look at the portals all the time. The students should make it a habit to check the portals every day. This way the students will know what is going on with the portals. The students will be able to see what is new, on the portals. Students must check the portals regularly.
Common Mistakes Students Make Due, to These Hidden Rules
Students often make mistakes because of these hidden rules. The rules are not really hidden,. Students do not know about them.
These hidden rules are the reason why students make mistakes. Students need to know about the hidden rules to avoid making mistakes.
The hidden rules can be very tricky. Students have to be careful when they are trying to follow the rules.
Students should try to learn about the hidden rules so they can avoid making mistakes.
The hidden rules are very important for students to know. Students will make mistakes if they know the hidden rules.
Students must understand the hidden rules to do well.
- Missing re-registration
- Ignoring assignment submission
- Waiting for reminders
- Panicking about delayed marks
- Contacting wrong departments
- Trusting unofficial agents
Being aware of things really helps to prevent losing out on things. Awareness is very important, for this reason. It stops people from losing their progress. Awareness of things is key.
How to Stay Safe as an IGNOU Student
- Bookmark official IGNOU portals
- Track deadlines manually
- Maintain assignment and exam records
- Communicate with study and regional centres
- Use grievance portal properly
Official student services:
https://www.ignou.ac.in/pages/65
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these rules officially valid?
Yes, all are part of IGNOU’s academic framework.
Why does IGNOU not explain the things clearly to the students of IGNOU?
These documents and notifications have the information, in them. The information is published in different documents and notifications.
Are these rules going to change at some point?
Students need to check the official updates all the time. The official updates are very important for students. Students should look at the updates every day to stay informed, about what is going on. This way students can know what the official updates say about things that affect them.
Conclusion
The biggest problem that IGNOU students face is not that the study is hard. They do not know about some very important academic rules*. These rules are about things like assignments, re-registering how long things are grade cards and keeping records up, to date. And if IGNOU students ignore these rules it can really affect whether or not they can complete their degree.
If students learn the rules at the beginning they should check the portals and do things the right way for school. This way students can finish their IGNOU degree without any delays and it will be a smooth process for the IGNOU degree. Students will have a time, with their IGNOU degree if they do this.
Always rely on official IGNOU websites, avoid rumours, and take responsibility for your academic timeline.
Important official links to remember:
IGNOU Official Website:
Student Services:
https://www.ignou.ac.in/pages/65
Grade Card Portal:
Result Portal:
https://termendresult.ignou.ac.in
Grievance Portal: