New Delhi
IGNOU
Indira Gandhi National Open University
IGNOU evaluates most programmes on a 100-mark scale per course, split between assignments (usually 30 percent) and the term-end examination (usually 70 percent). Overall performance is reported as a division: 1st Division at 60 percent and above, 2nd Division from 50 to 59.99 percent, and pass at 40 to 49.99 percent for most bachelor programmes.
Key rules to remember
- Course percentage is computed as the weighted sum of assignment and term-end marks against total credits.
- A learner must pass assignments and the term-end exam separately in most programmes.
- Grade card marks are credit weighted, so higher credit courses influence the final percentage more.
IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) Passing Criteria & Marks Rules
IGNOU requires passing assignments (30% weightage) and Term-End Examinations (70% weightage) separately.
| Assessment Component | Max Marks | Pass Marks | Official Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Internal Assignment | 100 Marks | 40 Marks (40% UG) / 50 Marks (50% PG) | Must be cleared separately before TEE. |
| Term-End Examination (TEE) | 100 Marks | 40 Marks (40% UG) / 50 Marks (50% PG) | Main written university examination paper. |
Grace Marks Policy
IGNOU does not award grace marks. Students must reappear in sessional or TEE attempts until cleared.
ATKT & Carry-Over Progression Guidelines
- Re-registration is allowed even if previous semester TEE papers are pending.
- Maximum 6 years registration validity permitted for 3-year bachelor degree.
IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) Key Terms & Grading Definitions
Official explanations for YGPA, DGPA, SPI, CPI, CGPA and Distinction criteria.
30:70 Weightage Formula
Final Course Score = (Assignment Mark x 0.30) + (TEE Mark x 0.70).
Final Score = (Assignment x 0.3) + (TEE x 0.7)First Division
Overall aggregate percentage of 60% and above.
Official Grade Scale
IGNOU Letter Grade & Point Breakdown
Official letter grades, grade point values, equivalent mark percentages, and performance descriptions.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point (GP) | Mark Range (%) | Status | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 5 | 80% - 100% | Pass | Excellent |
| B | 4 | 60% - 79% | Pass | Very Good |
| C | 3 | 50% - 59% | Pass | Good |
| D | 2 | 40% - 49% | Pass | Satisfactory / Pass |
| E | 1 | < 40% | Unsatisfactory | Fail / Re-appear TEE |
Downloading IGNOU Grade Card Equivalence Guidelines
Official instructions for downloading and verifying your university percentage conversion certificate.
IGNOU Student Evaluation Division Prospectus
Issuing Authority: Registrar (SED), IGNOU New DelhiStep-by-Step Download Instructions
- 1Log in to IGNOU Student Grade Card Portal (gradecard.ignou.ac.in).
- 2Print your consolidated grade card.
- 3Download the official evaluation prospectus stating the 30% assignment & 70% TEE weightage split.
Quick Conversion Lookup Table (Universal 10x Scale)
Standard 10-point linear scale percentage conversion table.
Formula: Percentage = CGPA x 10| SGPA / CGPA | Equivalent Percentage | Academic Division / Class |
|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 60.00% | First Class |
| 6.25 | 62.50% | First Class |
| 6.50 | 65.00% | First Class |
| 6.75 | 67.50% | First Class |
| 7.00 | 70.00% | First Class |
| 7.25 | 72.50% | First Class |
| 7.50 | 75.00% | First Class with Distinction |
| 7.75 | 77.50% | First Class with Distinction |
| 8.00 | 80.00% | First Class with Distinction |
| 8.25 | 82.50% | First Class with Distinction |
| 8.50 | 85.00% | First Class with Distinction |
| 8.75 | 87.50% | First Class with Distinction |
| 9.00 | 90.00% | First Class with Distinction |
| 9.25 | 92.50% | First Class with Distinction |
| 9.50 | 95.00% | First Class with Distinction |
| 9.75 | 97.50% | First Class with Distinction |
| 10.00 | 100.00% | First Class with Distinction |
IGNOU tools
8 utilities available for IGNOU students.
Grade Card & Percentage Calculator
Convert your IGNOU grade card marks into an accurate credit weighted percentage and division.
Open toolAssignment Status Tracker
Track submitted, evaluated and pending assignments across every course in your programme.
Open tool5-Point CGPA to Percentage Converter
Convert an IGNOU 5 point scale CGPA into a percentage using the official non-linear polynomial.
Open tool30:70 Assignment & TEE Weightage Estimator
Combine assignment and term-end marks at 30:70 and check both forty percent pass criteria.
Open toolLetter Grade Converter
Map course marks onto the IGNOU qualitative letter grades from A at 5.0 down to E at 1.0.
Open toolDivision & Completion Evaluator
Check your division band and how many credits remain before the programme can be declared complete.
Open toolPercentage to 5 Point CGPA Converter
Reverse an IGNOU percentage into the five point CGPA using a numeric inverse of the official polynomial.
Open toolProgramme Percentage Calculator
Compute the overall IGNOU programme percentage across all courses weighted by their credits.
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