Important instructions for IGNOU Assignments

All about IGNOU Assignments!

" After reading the entire post, start writing your IGNOU assignments as soon as possible and don't wait for last months or days"

Importance of Assignments: You are required to score at least 40% marks in each assignment as well as Term End Examination (TEE) separately. If you don’t submit the assignment of a course within the above specified time limit, you won’t be allowed to give the TEE for that course. If you appear in the TEE without submitting the assignments, the result of TEE would be liable to be cancelled.

Weightage of Assignments: Assignments of a course carry 30% weightage while 70% weightage is given to the Term End Examination. You can refer to "How to Calculate Final Marks in IGNOU" for more details.

• From where can I obtain the latest assignment question paper?

Follow the official IGNOU website or directly click on https://webservices.ignou.ac.in/assignments/

You can also visit IGNOU Regional Centre or the allotted Student Centre for the same.

•       Which type of paper should I use for the assignments?

You should use a Foolscap size paper or A4 Size paper for the assignments. For more marks, you should use both-sides blank paper & no ruled sheets. ;) Avoid using very thin paper.

•       Should I write the assignments on the single side of a paper or on both sides or should I use a notebook instead?

No such restriction. But I will strongly suggest writing on a single side for more marks. Avoid notebooks.

•          What kind of pen should be used?

You can use any kind of pen. But, I have personally got more marks by using Roller Gel Pen and Pilot-V5 Pen. :D

•           How many colours of the pen should I use?

You can use the standard Blue + Black Combination. Write the headings in black and the main answer body in Blue.  Don’t use too many colours.

•            Should I make a margin or start writing like a maniac?

You should use a 4cm margin on the left and at least 4 lines in between each answer.

•            Should I staple or spiral bind the assignment pages?

Again, no such restriction. But spiral binding may be preferred.

•           Can I print or type the assignments as it is easy to Copy-Paste the answers from the internet?

You should write the responses in your own handwriting only.

• How to start your IGNOU Assignments-

 1. Page 1: On the first page write your Enrolment Number, Name, Study Centre Code, Programme, Course Code, the Course Title, Session, Address, Mobile/Telephone, Email, Date of Submission & Signature. You can download and print this as well-

2. Page 2: Second Page should be the Assignment Question Paper. Tick the questions which you will be attempting in the assignment.

3. Page 3: Start with the answers. Don’t write the questions as you have already attached the Assignment Question Paper on the previous page.

4.  Try to write at least 5-6 pages/question for a 500-word limit answer, especially if it is an arts subject.

5. You should write each assignment separately. All the assignments should not be written in continuity in a single notebook or shouldn’t be bind or stapled together.

6. You should write the question number with each answer.

7. You should not copy from the response sheets of your friends. If copying is noticed, assignments of you and your friend can be rejected, and disciplinary action can be taken against both of you as per the rules of the University. Although, nothing of such sort happens practically.

8. The completed assignment should be sent only by registered/speed post or submitted in person to the Coordinator of the Study Centre allotted to the student. The latter is the most preferred way. The assignment should not be sent to the Regional Centre.

9. After submitting the assignment at the Study Centre in person, the students should get the acknowledgment receipt from the Coordinator. You will have to keep this receipt safe for getting back your evaluated assignments. Also, this receipt will help you prove that you actually submitted those assignments.

10. Don't wait until the deadline. Submit your assignments well before 3-4 days or be ready to face chaos on the last day.  ( For G.O.T fans- Here, Chaos isn't a ladder )

•            Should I keep a photocopy of the Assignment?

Yes, you must keep a photocopy before submitting your assignments to the Study Centre.

•            Will IGNOU extend the Assignment submission deadline like it extends admission dates?

MAYBE. IGNOU sometimes extend the assignment submission date. But you shouldn't wait for the last dates and submit the assignments well in advance.

•            Can I apply for the Re-evaluation of IGNOU assignments?

Assignments are not subject to re-evaluation except for factual errors if any committed by the evaluator. In case you find that the score indicated in the evaluated assignment sheet has not been correctly reflected or is not entered in your grade card, you are advised to contact the Coordinator of the study centre with a request to forward the correct award list to the Student Evaluation Division (SED) at IGNOU, New Delhi.

Hope that helps! 
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