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IGNOU Grade Card 2026: Official Download Link, Status, Marks

32 min readLast Updated: 9 September 2026

How to check and download your IGNOU Grade Card 2026 — official portal, missing marks, TEE/assignment status, what "Not Completed" means, the grading system, percentage calculation.

🕒 Last updated: September 2026

IGNOU Grade Card 2026: Where to Check It, What It Shows, and What to Do If Something Looks Off

If you're an IGNOU student and you're unsure where to find your grade card, what the different entries on it mean, why a course shows "Not Completed," or how a grade card differs from a result — this guide explains each point clearly and in order.

Quick answer: IGNOU's grade card is checked on the official portal gradecard.ignou.ac.in. If that link ever doesn't work, you can also reach the grade card section from ignou.ac.in via "Student Support → Results." Avoid entering your enrollment number on random third-party websites — use only the official IGNOU domain.

Important update (July 2026 session): The deadline for both fresh admission and re-registration has been extended to 15 September 2026 (re-registration carries a ₹200 late fee). If you haven't completed your admission or re-registration for the next year yet, don't wait for the last day — portal traffic tends to spike close to the deadline.

1. What exactly is a grade card?

Say you're enrolled in BA, BCOM, BCA, or any other IGNOU programme. For each course, you would typically have submitted an assignment, appeared for the Term-End Examination (TEE), and — if the programme includes it — completed a practical or project component.

All of this gets processed at different stages and recorded in one place: that record is your grade card. It isn't the same thing as a "result" — a result mainly tells you whether an outcome has been declared, while the grade card shows the full, course-wise picture.

2. Grade card vs result vs marksheet — three different things

Many students treat these as interchangeable. They're not:

DocumentWhat it's for
ResultTells you whether your TEE result has been declared
Grade CardFull course-wise record of assignment, TEE, practical/project marks and completion status
Marksheet / Final MarksheetOfficial final document issued by the university after the programme is completed

So if an employer, another institution, or a verification process specifically asks for a "marksheet" or "degree," a printout of your grade card usually won't be enough — you need to submit exactly the document that's been asked for.

3. How to download the IGNOU Grade Card 2026 — step by step

  1. Step 1: Open the official portal gradecard.ignou.ac.in.
  2. Step 2: Select your programme (e.g., BAG, BCOMG, BCA, MCA, MEG) — the exact one you're actually enrolled in.
  3. Step 3: Enter your enrollment number carefully. Even one wrong digit means the grade card won't open.
  4. Step 4: Submit — your course-wise details will appear on screen.
  5. Step 5: Save it as a PDF for future reference (use your browser's "Print → Save as PDF" option).

Tip: Whenever your grade card is updated, save a fresh screenshot or PDF to your phone or Google Drive for your records.

Checking your grade card on mobile

The same process works on mobile — just open the official portal in Chrome or any browser and go through Programme → Enrollment Number → Submit. If the page doesn't load properly, try refreshing, checking your connection, or switching to "Desktop Site." The portal can get busy during peak times too, so a short wait often helps.

4. What actually shows up on the grade card

Every programme's evaluation structure is a little different. Depending on which components apply to your courses, you might see:

ComponentWhen it applies
Assignment / Continuous EvaluationMost theory courses
Term-End Examination (TEE)Almost all theory courses
PracticalOnly courses with a lab/practical component
Project / Dissertation / VivaProject-based programmes

If another student's grade card shows a practical column and yours doesn't, this isn't necessarily an issue — it depends on your programme's evaluation scheme. Confirm the exact structure in your own Programme Guide.

5. How assignment marks actually reach the grade card

After you submit an assignment, it's first evaluated at the study centre/concerned unit, then the marks are transmitted into IGNOU's system, and only after that do they appear on your grade card. In short:

Submitting an assignment ≠ marks showing up on the grade card immediately

If assignment marks are missing, check these first

  • Was the assignment actually submitted? (Check your acknowledgement/receipt/screenshot)
  • Was it submitted against the correct course code?
  • Was it for the correct session (current vs an older one)?
  • If you have submission proof and marks are still missing after a reasonable time, follow up with your Study Centre/Regional Centre.

6. TEE result declared but grade card still not updated

This is one of the most common sources of confusion — "my TEE result is out, but the grade card doesn't show marks yet." That's not automatic proof of failure. Result and Grade Card are two separate services/processes at IGNOU, and they don't always update at exactly the same time.

If this happens: check the official result separately first, then recheck the grade card after a few days. If the mismatch continues, reach out to the concerned IGNOU authority or Regional Centre.

7. What "Not Completed" or "Incomplete" actually means

In simple terms, it means one or more required components for that course haven't been fully updated or completed yet. For example, if you've submitted the assignment but haven't taken the TEE, or vice versa, the course may show as "Not Completed." The first step is always to identify which specific component is pending — not to assume the whole course has failed.

Grade card displaying as blank

A blank or partially blank grade card doesn't automatically mean a poor result. Common reasons include: marks not yet transmitted, assignment processing still pending, TEE data pending, or a temporary portal issue. The right approach is: wait a bit → recheck → identify the specific component → verify with the official authority if it persists.

8. IGNOU's grading system, explained simply

An important point to note: the same grading table does not apply to every IGNOU programme. Most UG/PG programmes (such as BA, BCOM, BCA, MCA, MEG) follow a "marking system," while a few specific programmes (such as B.Ed, MAEDU, and some management programmes) follow a "grading system." It is worth understanding both separately.

Marking-system programmes (BA, BCOM, BCA, MCA, MEG, etc.)

For theory courses in these programmes, assignment marks typically carry 30% weightage and TEE carries 70%, and the resulting percentage decides the letter grade:

Letter GradePercentage Range
A80% and above
B60% to 79.9%
C50% to 59.9%
D40% to 49.9%
EBelow 40% (Fail/Unsatisfactory)

Note: This 30:70 formula shouldn't be blindly applied to every programme — some courses also carry practical/project weightage. Your own Programme Guide is always the final and correct reference.

Grading-system programmes (some B.Ed / management programmes)

These programmes award a grade point and letter grade (A to E) for each course instead of a direct percentage. To pass, students typically need a minimum specified grade in both assignment and TEE — the exact minimum requirement varies by programme, so check your Programme Guide for the specific rule.

What an E grade or a Fail status means

If you see an E grade (in the marking system) or any fail status, first cross-check it against the official result, then look up the re-appearance process in your Programme Guide, and apply for that course again in the next applicable TEE session.

9. How to work out your percentage from the grade card

Since the grade card doesn't display a ready-made final percentage, many students end up calculating each course by hand — which is time-consuming and easy to get wrong. Percentage calculation is programme-specific, so one formula shouldn't be applied everywhere without checking.

Don't waste time calculating your IGNOU percentage by hand. Use the IGNOU Simplified Percentage Calculator to check every subject in seconds.

Calculate my percentage →

10. Practical or project marks missing

If your programme includes a practical/project component and those marks aren't showing, check whether the practical was actually applicable, whether the evaluation has been conducted, and whether the concerned centre has transmitted the marks. For project-based programmes, always keep your submission proof, and check the viva status separately if it applies.

11. Getting a duplicate grade card (and the current fee)

If your grade card is lost or damaged, IGNOU does issue a duplicate grade card / Statement of Marks. A lot of pages online still show an old fee figure (like ₹200) — that information is outdated.

Current official fee (per IGNOU's "Fee for Various Services" document):
Duplicate Statement of Marks / Grade Card — ₹1,000 for Indian students, and US$20 for students outside SAARC countries.

Always get the application form and mailing instructions from IGNOU's official website, since fees and procedures can change over time.

12. Revaluation vs improvement — when to use which

If you're not satisfied with your TEE marks, you can apply for revaluation, but only for the theory (TEE) answer script — it doesn't apply to assignments, practicals, projects, or MCQ/OMR-based exams. Separately, there's an "Improvement" scheme if you want to try improving your marks/division.

ServiceOfficial fee (per course)
Revaluation (TEE theory paper only)₹2,000
Improvement in Marks/Division₹3,000

Both figures are based on IGNOU's official "Fee for Various Services" document and can change — confirm the current fee on the official website before applying.

13. Where to complain if something's wrong with your grade card

If marks are incorrect, missing, a course status isn't updating, or there's a mismatch between your result and grade card — follow this official route rather than reaching out to unofficial agents or social media pages:

  1. Start with your Study Centre / Regional Centre
  2. Escalate to IGNOU's Student Evaluation Division if needed
  3. For unresolved issues, file a grievance at igram.ignou.ac.in (IGNOU's official grievance portal)

Keep these 7 things ready before you raise a complaint

  • Enrollment Number
  • Programme Code
  • Course Code
  • Admission Session
  • TEE Session
  • Assignment/Exam submission proof
  • A screenshot of your grade card

Things to keep in mind before you check

  • Use only the official grade card portal
  • Select the correct programme code
  • Double-check your enrollment number
  • Check both assignment and TEE marks
  • Check practical/project marks if applicable
  • Cross-check against the result
  • Calculate your percentage if needed
  • Save a PDF/screenshot of the updated grade card

Key takeaways

  1. Always check your grade card on the official IGNOU portal.
  2. Check assignment, TEE, and practical/project marks — whichever apply to your programme.
  3. Don't treat Result and Grade Card as the same thing — they're separate services.
  4. If marks are missing, identify the specific component first, then verify with the official authority.
  5. When calculating percentage, follow your own programme's exact rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I check the IGNOU Grade Card 2026?

On the official portal gradecard.ignou.ac.in, by selecting your programme and entering your enrollment number. The same link is also reachable through the Student Support/Results section on ignou.ac.in.

How long after submitting an assignment do marks appear on the grade card?

There's no fixed universal timeline — marks appear only after evaluation and transmission are complete, which can take a few weeks depending on the centre.

My TEE result is out but the grade card hasn't updated. What should I do?

Result and Grade Card are separate services. Check the official result first, then recheck the grade card after a few days. If the issue persists, contact your Study Centre/Regional Centre.

What does a "Not Completed" status mean?

It means one or more required components for that course — assignment, TEE, practical, or project — haven't been fully completed or updated yet. Check each component individually.

My grade card doesn't show practical marks — is that an error?

Not necessarily. Practical isn't compulsory for every course. Check your Programme Guide first to confirm whether practical applies to that specific course.

Is the grade card the same as the marksheet?

No. The grade card is a running, course-wise evaluation record, while the Final Marksheet/Degree is the official final document issued by the university after the programme is completed.

How do I calculate my percentage from the grade card?

For most marking-system programmes, assignment (30%) and TEE (70%) marks are combined per course — but this is programme-specific. You can use the IGNOU Simplified Percentage Calculator instead of manual calculation, and confirm the final figure against your Programme Guide.

What should I do if I see an E grade or a fail status?

Cross-check it against the official result first, then check the re-appearance process in your Programme Guide, and apply for that course again in the next applicable TEE session.

What is the current fee for a duplicate grade card?

Per IGNOU's current "Fee for Various Services" document, a Duplicate Statement of Marks/Grade Card costs ₹1,000 for Indian students and US$20 for students outside SAARC countries. The older ₹200 figure circulating online is outdated.

Can I apply for revaluation on assignment marks?

No. Revaluation only applies to the TEE theory answer script. It isn't available for assignments, practicals, projects, or MCQ/OMR-based papers.

Can I check my grade card on mobile?

Yes, the same steps work on a mobile browser via the official portal. If the page doesn't load properly, try refreshing or switching to "Desktop Site."

My grade card shows wrong marks — where do I report it?

Save a screenshot and your submission proof, then report it through your Study Centre/Regional Centre or via igram.ignou.ac.in, IGNOU's official grievance portal.

Official sources: This guide draws on information from IGNOU's official website (ignou.ac.in), the official grade card portal (gradecard.ignou.ac.in), the Student Grievance portal (igram.ignou.ac.in), and IGNOU's official "Fee for Various Services" document. Rules, fees, and processes can change over time — always verify against your Programme Guide and IGNOU's official website before making any academic decision.

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