IGNOU Grade Card 2025: UG & PG Result, Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme

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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) releases IGNOU grade card 2025 in December and June every year. IGNOU 2025 result is released on the official website of IGNOU, ignou.ac.in. Candidates can check the IGNOU result by entering their enrolment number.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) releases IGNOU grade card 2025 in December and June every year. IGNOU 2025 result is released on the official website of IGNOU, ignou.ac.in. Candidates can check the IGNOU result by entering their enrolment number.

The details mentioned in the IGNOU grade card include, name of the university, student name, gender, list of subject names, marks scored in each subject, total marks and final status (Pass/Fail), among others. Every year, UG and PG students of various courses such as UG Diploma, MBA, MA, PG Diploma, BA, MSc, BSc and B.Ed, among others appear for the IGNOU exams. 

Candidates need to note that IGNOU grade card 2025 is a provisional marksheet and not the final marksheet. It is advised that the students must download the provisional marksheet/ IGNOU grade card for future reference. They must collect the final marksheet from their respective IGNOU study centers as and when available.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MSc courses at IGNOU?
A:

The eligibility criteria for all MSc courses are as follows:

MSc specialisations

Eligibility

Food Nutrition

BSc (Home Science) specialisation in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition or PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition or Graduate (BSc Hons) or equivalent (MBBS, BHHS, etc.) from the following background – Home Science/ Food Science and Technology, Life Science, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical, Catering along with the DNHE or CNCC or CFN offered by IGNOU (simultaneous admission for CFN/ CNCC is also permitted)

Counselling and Family Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university

Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Science/ Engineering/ Agricultural Science/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science from a recognised university

Mathematics with Application in Computer Science

- Graduate with a major or Hons in Mathematics with at least 50% aggregate - If the seats at a centre remain vacant then: Graduate with a BA/ BSc degree with Mathematics as one of the three main subjects with equal weightage, with at least 50% aggregate and 55% aggregate in the Mathematics

For more details on MSc fee, eligibility & selection,  click here

Q:   When will IGNOU results be out for PhD admission?
A:

IGNOU results for PhD admission are out on the official website of the institute. Candidates who have at least 50% aggregate in the entrance test (45% aggregate in case of SC/ ST/ OBC (Non Creamy layers)/ Differently abled persons) are shortlisted for the interview subject to the maximum limit of five times of the available seats. The entrance test carries a weightage of 70% and 30% weightage is allocated to the interview/ viva.

Q:   What is the time frame to get admission confirmation from IGNOU?
A:

All the admission forms submitted via the Online Admission System are scrutinised and confirmed for admission subject to the fulfilment of eligibility criteria. These forms are processed region-wise on a first-come-first-serve basis. Therefore, the time required for the processing of forms for different regional centres may vary depending on the number of applicants from the respective region. However, the university claim that within two months, every student receives admission confirmation via email or on the student portal. Read more on IGNOU admission here

Latest Update: IGNOU results for the June 2025 Term End Examamination are expected to be released in the last week of July.

Table of contents
  • How to check IGNOU Grade Card 2025?
  • Pre-exam Requisites at IGNOU
  • Post-exam regulations at IGNOU
  • IGNOU’s Exam Pattern
  • IGNOU Grade Card 2025 FAQs

How to check IGNOU Grade Card 2025?

Students can check their IGNOU score card by visiting the official website of the university. Candidates can access the result by entering their relevant details, such as enrolment number. Know the step-by-step process to check the IGNOU 2025 result below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU, ignou.ac.in.

Step 2: In the menu bar, click on ‘Student Support’.

Step 3: Now, select the ‘Results’ option.

Step 4: For checking IGNOU term-end 2025 result, click on ‘Term-End’ option as highlighted below:

IGNOU Score Card

Pre-exam Requisites at IGNOU

Admit cards play a crucial role during the examinations at IGNOU, without which a candidate might not even be allowed to sit in the examination hall. It is generated in an online mode, and students are required to generate the same through their username and password, which the university allots during the time of admission. To generate the admit card, the required documents are:

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria required to pursue MBA from IGNOU?
A:

IGNOU offers a two-year MBA programme in General and Banking & Finance specialisations. The eligibility required for different MBA programmes is as follows:

Particulars

Highlights

Eligibility for MBA

A pass in any bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category candidates)

Eligibility for MBA in Banking and Finance, i.e. MBF

- A pass in any bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category candidates) - A pass in CAIIB examinations of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, Mumbai, and awarded the requisite qualification/ credentials therefore by the institute - Must have been working with the Banking or Financial Services sector for a period of at least two years

Q:   What if I don't bring an IGNOU ID card during an exam?
A:

 It is compulsory to carry IGNOU ID-Card when appearing for the exam. However, in case a students forgets to bring the same, he or she can show an identity proof like Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, etc. Most of the exam centres accept identity proof in such cases but to avoid any kind of conflict, students must carry their IGNOU ID-Card along with an identity proof and admit card.

Q:   What happens when IGNOU Hall Ticket is generated without submitting assignments?
A:

Students need to submit assignments before the deadline given by the university. As per the information collated from web, If any student does not submit the assignment and recieves the hall ticket, he/ she can appear in the Term End Exam conducted by IGNOU University. However, the assignment section in the grade card will show 'Not Completed'. Assignments are an integral part of the curriculum because the same carry 30% weightage during evaluation. A student for clearing his exam needs 40%, assignments carry a significant weightage in academics. 

  • Scorecard or result card
  • Photograph and identity card
  • Class 10 and 12 certificates
  • Category certificate, if applicable

Post-exam regulations at IGNOU

The university tries to release the results within three months of the exams being completed. They are generated in online mode, and students can have access to the result via the login portal using their personal usernames and passwords. Moreover, the exam committee tries to apply all the norms and regulations in order to ensure a smooth process, both, during and after the exam.

IGNOU’s Exam Pattern

  • Number of questions: The paper contains a total of 100 questions.
  • Section: The question paper is divided into two sections, Part A and Part B.
  • Total marks: The exam will contain questions compiling 100 marks.
  • Medium: The medium of the question paper will be in both, English and Hindi depending upon the student's choice. 
  • Duration: Total duration of the exam will be 2 hours.
  • Marking scheme:  For each correct response 1 mark will be given.

IGNOU Grade Card 2025 FAQs

Q. When is IGNOU grade card released?

A. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) releases IGNOU grade card 2025 in December and June every year. IGNOU 2025 result is released on the official website of IGNOU, ignou.ac.in. Candidates can check the IGNOU result by entering their enrolment number. 

Q. How to check IGNOU grade card 2025?

A. Students can check their IGNOU score card by visiting the official website of the university. Candidates can access the result by entering their relevant details, such as enrolment number. Know the step-by-step process to check the IGNOU 2025 result below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU, ignou.ac.in.

Step 2: In the menu bar, click on ‘Student Support’.

Step 3: Now, select the ‘Results’ option.

Step 4: For checking IGNOU term-end 2025 result, click on ‘Term-End’ option.

Q. What are the details mentioned in IGNOU grade card?

A. The details mentioned in the IGNOU grade card include, name of the university, student name, gender, list of subject names, marks scored in each subject, total marks and final status (Pass/ Fail), among others.

Q. What is the passing marks in IGNOU exams?

A. As of 2024, for the Term End Examination, the passing marks for IGNOU are as follows:

  • Bachelor's Course: Students need to obtain a minimum of 35 marks out of 100 in theory and practical papers.
  • Master's Course: Students must score at least 40 marks out of 100 in theory and practical papers.

Q. Is IGNOU grade card the final marksheet?

A. Candidates need to note that IGNOU grade card 2025 is a provisional marksheet and not the final marksheet. It is advised that the students must download the provisional marksheet/ IGNOU grade card for future reference. They must collect the final marksheet from their respective IGNOU study centers as and when available.

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