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IGNOU Assignment Submission Last Date 2026-Course Wise Date

29 min readLast Updated: 23 August 2026

Check your exact IGNOU assignment submission last date for 2026-27, course-wise. Search any course code from 5,000+ live-updated deadlines

✦ VERIFIED WITH OFFICIAL IGNOU NOTIFICATIONS · UPDATED 21 AUG 2026

IGNOU Assignment Last Date 2026-27

Session-wise deadlines, official status portal, front page rules and a free live tool to check your exact due date by course code — everything cross-checked against IGNOU's own notifications, not guesswork.

📊 30% Final Weightage ✍️ Handwritten Required 🔁 Twice a Year 🔍 Course-wise Live Checker
Quick answer: The general IGNOU assignment last date is 30 September for the December TEE cycle, which is usually extended to around 31 October every year. For your exact date, search your course code in the checker below.
📄 Need the official question paper first? Download your course's official IGNOU assignment question paper PDF here → IGNOU Assignments 2026-27 Direct Download Link

📋 General Session-Wise Pattern (Quick Reference)

These are the two recurring cycles IGNOU runs every year — not per-course dates
SessionFeeds IntoOriginal DateUsual Extended Date2026 Status
JanuaryJune TEE31 March30 April → further to 31 MayClosed (31 May 2026)
JulyDecember TEE30 September31 October (typical)Awaited for 2026
This table shows the recurring cycle pattern, not a course-specific guarantee. Your programme's exact date can differ — always confirm using the live search tool above before relying on any date, including the ones on this page.

⚠️ What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?

  • You risk losing eligibility to sit for the TEE in that subject until the assignment is cleared
  • A missing assignment is treated as zero for that component until submitted
  • In many cases you'll need to wait for the next TEE cycle, roughly six months later
  • Overall degree completion timeline can slip as a result
  • What to actually do: contact your Regional Centre directly and ask if a late-submission window is open — IGNOU has, in past cycles, allowed grace-period submissions even after the notified date, though this isn't guaranteed or documented as a right

📤 How to Submit Your Assignment

💻 Online Most ODL programmes accept submission through the official IGNOU assignment portal or a Regional Centre-issued Google Form — you scan your handwritten pages and upload as a single PDF, named clearly with your enrollment number and course code.
🏫 Offline Submit the handwritten copy at your allotted Study Centre or Regional Centre's Student Service Cell. Bind the pages together and don't forget the front page on top.

Assignment Front Page — What It Must Have

Every assignment needs a cover page as the very first sheet, with these details filled in by hand: your full name, 14-digit enrollment number, programme code and title, course code and title, study centre code, session (e.g. "July 2026"), submission date, and your signature. Take the exact course code and assignment code from your current question paper rather than an old front page — a mismatched code is one of the most common reasons a submission gets flagged.

💯 Assignment Weightage & Passing

Weightage split Assignments: 30% of the final course grade. Term-End Examination: the remaining 70%. Both components are combined to calculate your overall aggregate for that course.
Why it still matters even at 30% Because the TEE alone has to carry the rest of the weight, a strong assignment score gives you real cushion — especially useful if one exam paper doesn't go as planned.

🔎 How to Check Your Assignment Status

  1. Visit the official IGNOU Assignment Status portal directly: isms.ignou.ac.in
  2. Enter your 14-digit enrollment number
  3. Select your programme code from the dropdown
  4. Submit — the portal shows whether your assignment was received, and marks once evaluation is complete

Evaluation typically takes a few weeks after submission and can take longer during peak periods, so don't panic if your status doesn't update immediately.

📥 Official Assignment Question Paper Downloads (Programme-Wise)

Direct IGNOU webservices links — pick the category that matches your programme
CategoryOfficial Link
Bachelor's Degree ProgrammesOpen
Master's Degree ProgrammesOpen
PG Diploma ProgrammesOpen
Diploma ProgrammesOpen
Certificate ProgrammesOpen
PG Certificate ProgrammesOpen
These are official IGNOU webservices links, correct as of this update. Search your exact course code inside the relevant category page.

📝 Need Solved Assignments?

Expert-written solved assignments updated for the 2026-27 session, covering BCA, MCA, MBA, MCOM, BCOM, BA, MA and more — useful as a reference for structure, format and answer quality. Your final submission should still be handwritten, in your own words.

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❓ FAQs — IGNOU Assignment Last Date 2026-27

What is the IGNOU assignment submission last date for 2026-27?

For the January 2026 session (June 2026 TEE), the official last date was extended to 31 May 2026 — that window has closed. For the July 2026 session (December 2026 TEE), no final date has been officially notified yet as of this update; the usual pattern is around 30 September, often extended to 31 October. Use the search tool above for your exact course status.

Is the December 2026 TEE assignment deadline confirmed yet?

Not officially, as of 21 August 2026. IGNOU tends to release this notification closer to the actual date. We're tracking Regional Centre notices and the official IGNOU site and will update this page the same day a notification is issued.

Do all programmes share the same assignment deadline?

Most standard UG and PG ODL and Online programmes follow one common session date. A few specific tracks — GOAL, EVBB, and select B.Ed/nursing/vocational programmes — sometimes get separate notifications with different dates. If you're unsure which applies to you, search your course code in the tool above rather than assuming the general date.

Can I still write the TEE if I miss the assignment deadline?

Officially, assignment submission is listed as a requirement to appear in the TEE, and the official IGNOU portal does not state a blanket exception. In practice, some students have appeared for and cleared the TEE without a timely assignment submission, but this isn't officially documented or guaranteed. If you miss the deadline, contact your Regional Centre immediately to check your specific situation.

How much weightage do assignments carry in the final result?

Assignments carry 30% weightage in your final course grade, and the Term-End Examination carries the remaining 70%.

Do assignments need to be handwritten?

Yes, IGNOU assignments need to be handwritten and in your own words. You can scan and upload them online, or submit the physical copy at your Study or Regional Centre.

What details go on the assignment front page?

Your full name, enrollment number, programme code and title, course code and title, study centre code, session, submission date, and your signature — all handwritten, taken from your current question paper to avoid a code mismatch.

How do I check my assignment submission status?

Visit isms.ignou.ac.in, enter your enrollment number and programme code, and submit — the portal shows whether your assignment was received and whether evaluation is pending.

Where do I download the official assignment question paper?

IGNOU publishes these on its webservices portal, organised by Bachelor's, Master's, PG Diploma, Diploma and Certificate categories — direct links are in the table above. Search for your exact course code within the relevant category.

Is it helpful to use a solved assignment as reference?

Expert-written solved assignments are useful as a reference for structure, format and answer quality. Your final submission should still be written in your own handwriting and words. Updated 2026-27 solved assignments are available on IGNOU Simplified.

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