7 Mistakes That Lead to 0 Marks in IGNOU Assignments

1. Wrong/Expired Question Paper of Assignment

IGNOU issues separate assignments for each programme, course and admission cycle. Using an old question paper may lead to a validity issue in case the code is same for the course.

IGNOU’s Current Assignments page advises learners to search by programme or course code and verify the assignment’s validity before downloading it.

Before you write cheque:

• Programming code
• Course Number
• Assignment session.
• Period of validity
• Teaching language
• Submission date •

2. Incorrect Course Code or Enrolment Number

Incorrectly identified assignment may not be associated with the student’s academic record.

The cover page should include:

• Student name
• Reg. number.
• Program code
• Course code and title
• Study Centre number
• Cell phone number
• Task session
• Date of submission

These details are also required to be given on the first page as per recent instructions of the Regional Centre. Some centres require learners to write their enrolment number and course or programme code in all pages.

3. Print or Photocopy Answers, Copying

The assignments of IGNOU are meant to assess the learner's understanding. Copying answers from another student, website or commercial solution not only reduces your originality, but could contravene academic rules.

Some Regional Centres specify that answers should be hand written and photocopies/printouts will not be assessed.

IGNOU Solved Assignments will help to understand the topic, structure & important points. IGNOU Handwritten Assignments may help learners understand presentation. But you must do the final answers yourself.

Stay away from:

• Submitting another student’s entire assignment
• Re-submitting the same downloaded answers
• Standards printing.
• Copying study material verbatim.
• Non-question related examples

Writing original also helps in preparing for the Term-End Examination.

4. Uploading a Corrupted or Partial File

Scans are unclear, pages are missing and files are incorrectly arranged may not be properly evaluated for online submission.

The official instructions issued by the Regional Centres, usually require:

• Clear scanned copy
• Single PDF per course
• All answers in correct order
• Complete learner details on first page
• A proper file name with details of course and enrolment

Delhi-2 instructions say that all responses for one course should be combined into one clear PDF rather than uploaded as several separate files.

5. Getting to the Wrong Study Centre or Portal

Generally, the ODL learners are required to submit their assignments at their respective Study Centre or through the medium approved by their Regional Centre. Students in an online program may also have their own Learning Management System.

If it is online, do not use another Regional Centre's submission link. For example, Delhi-3 specifically advises the learners of other Regional Centres not to submit their assignments through its centres.

Incorrect submission locations are:

• An independent Study Centre
• Other regional centre on line form
• Website to upload the project
• Non-official e-mail address
• no directions IGNOU headquarter

6. Failing to Meet the Submission Deadline

Assignments submitted after the dead line may not be accepted for the intended TEE session.

Students should keep track of:

• Date on which the assignment was submitted
• Exam date TEE
• Re-registration closing date
• Practical examination time table
• Project or internship due date

Filling out the exam form does not extend the assignment deadline. They are different academic procedures.

7. No proof of submission

Occasionally an assignment is submitted correctly but the marks don't show up. Without an acknowledgement it’s hard to prove submission.

Retain:

• Acknowledgement slip stamped
• Scanned task finished
• Receipt of submission online
• Verify by Email
• Postal or courier tracking, if available
• Screenshot of the form submitted
• Confirm file upload

IGNOU Regional Centre guidance suggests that learners should take an acknowledgement and double-check the course codes submitted.

Students can also check the status of their assignment, project and practical submission through the official status service of IGNOU.

Common Mistakes That Reduce Marks But Not to Zero

Usually the following problems do not invalidate the whole assignment but do affect the score:

• Bad introduction
• Illegible handwriting
• - No subsections
• Reasons repeated
• Examples that are not relevant
• Not paying attention to the word limit
• No conclusion
• No subject expertise
• Over-decoration

These problems should still be corrected since Assignments have a separate academic value and may be weighted heavily in the final grade.

Key Steps for New IGNOU Students

At admission:

• Check your program and courses you are registered in.
• Save Enrolment No.
• Download IGNOU Identity Card
• See programme guide.
• Official study material.
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• Please submit them on or before the due date.
• Complete the TEE form separately.
• Where applicable, work on project or synopsis early.
• Check the grade card from time to time.

For the latest updates for the students, you can refer IGNOU Galaxy. IGNOU Projects may provide some general guidance on how to structure a synopsis or report but students should refer to their official programme handbook.

What to Do If the Grade Card Is 0 or Blank

Do the following:

Questions Frequently Asked