The December 2025 Term End Examination (TEE) is currently in full swing. Since December 1st, students across India have been sitting in exam halls, penning down answers. But there is another source of anxiety running in the background: Assignments.
You wrote them. You submitted them. And now, you are probably refreshing the portal wondering where those marks went.
Here is the update you have been waiting for. IGNOU has officially started populating the Grade Card Status portal with assignment marks for the December 2025 session. If you have been worried about whether your handwritten hard work made it to the system, it is time to check.
Below, we break down how to view your status, what the data means, and why—crucially—some of you might not see your numbers just yet.
The Big Question: Has the Portal Actually Updated?
Short answer: Yes.
We have confirmed that IGNOU has begun uploading assignment grades for the current December 2025 TEE cycle.
As most of you know, the assignment component isn’t optional. It is the lifeline of your course. Failing to submit—or failing to secure passing marks in the assignment—means flunking the subject, regardless of how brilliant your theory paper is. The university is processing these submissions as we speak, linking the scores from your local study centres to the central database.
How to Check Your Grade Card (Without the Headache)
Navigating university websites can sometimes feel like a maze. Let’s simplify it. You don’t need to dig through five different menus.
Follow this quick roadmap to see your status:
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Hit the Link: Go directly to the official Grade Card Status page (ensure you are on the specific view for Dec 2025).
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Pick Your Category: In the first dropdown box, select your specific programme type. This is usually grouped like BCA/MCA/MP/MPB, BDP/BA/B.COM/B.Sc, or Other Programmes.
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The Details: Enter your Programme Code in the second box.
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The Key: Type in your Enrollment Number (Roll Number) in the third box.
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Search: Click submit.
If the data has been digitized, your digital report card will pop up instantly.
Decoding Your Grade Card: What Are You Looking At?
Once you are in, you will see a grid of data. It can look a bit cluttered, so here is what matters.
You will see your personal details (Name, Roll No.), but the real action is in the columns.
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Assignment 1 / 2 Marks: This is the update we are focusing on today.
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Term End Theory Marks: These are your written exam scores (more on this below).
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Practical Marks: If your course has a lab component.
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Status: The most critical column. It will read either “Completed” or “Not Completed.”
Note: A course is only marked “Completed” when both the assignment and the theory exam marks meet the passing criteria.
“Help! My Assignment Marks Are Missing!”
This is the most common panic point for students.
You check the portal. You see your course code. But the assignment column is blank. Don’t panic.
If your marks aren’t there yet, it usually implies one of two things:
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Late Submission: Did you submit your assignment right at the deadline? Study centres batch-process these. Late submissions are often uploaded in the “second wave” of updates.
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Processing Lag: Data entry is manual at the regional level. Just because your friend in Delhi sees their marks doesn’t mean the centre in Mumbai has finished uploading yours.
You might need to wait a few more days—or even weeks—for the system to refresh.
What About the Theory Exam Marks?
Let’s manage expectations here.
Right now, IGNOU is conducting the exams. Evaluation happens in parallel, but it takes time. The answer sheets need to be coded, sent to evaluators, checked, and the scores sent back to the headquarters.
Theory marks will not appear immediately.
Typically, you will see theory marks start to trickle in roughly 30 to 45 days after your specific exam date, though IGNOU has been faster in recent years. As soon as the first batch of theory results goes live on the Grade Cards, we will post an update here.
💡 The Expert’s Take: Protecting Your Grade
From my 20 years covering education admin, here is a piece of advice that saves lives.
The “Digital Gap” is real. Sometimes, assignments get lost between the study centre and the main server.
Always keep your receipt. When you submitted your handwritten assignment, you should have received a stamped acknowledgement slip. Do not lose this. Better yet, I always tell students to keep a photocopy or PDF scan of their actual handwritten assignment.
If your Grade Card still shows “Not Completed” for assignments three months from now, that stamped slip is your only proof to get the marks updated without rewriting the whole thing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are theory marks and assignment marks uploaded at the same time? No. Assignment marks usually appear first because they are processed locally by study centres. Theory marks arrive later, once the external evaluation is done.
Q: My status says “Not Completed” but I passed the assignment. Why? “Not Completed” applies to the whole subject. If you passed the assignment but haven’t taken (or passed) the theory exam yet, the status will remain “Not Completed.”
Next Step for You
Have you checked your status yet? If you find a discrepancy in your assignment marks compared to what your study centre claimed, I recommend visiting your regional centre’s website immediately to find the email contact for the grievance cell. Would you like me to help you draft an email template for a missing assignment mark inquiry?
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