✅ IGNOU Passing Marks 2025 – Complete Guide for UG, PG, and Diploma Students
One of the most common questions IGNOU students ask is: “How many marks are required to pass an exam or assignment?” Understanding the passing marks is crucial for planning your preparation and avoiding re-submissions or re-examinations.
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of IGNOU passing marks for the Term-End Exams (TEE), assignments, practicals, and projects for various levels in 2025.
📚 IGNOU Passing Marks – Overview
| Program Level | Assignment Passing Marks | TEE (Theory Exam) Passing Marks |
|---|---|---|
| UG (Bachelor’s) | 30 out of 100 (30%) | 35 out of 100 (35%) |
| PG (Master’s) | 40 out of 100 (40%) | 40 out of 100 (40%) |
| Diploma/Certificate | 40 out of 100 (40%) | 40 out of 100 (40%) |
Note: These marks apply to each subject/course separately. You must pass both assignment and theory components to clear a course.
🧾 IGNOU Assignment Passing Marks 2025
Assignments are mandatory and carry 30% weightage in your final score.
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Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum 30 out of 100
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Master’s Degree / Diploma / Certificate: Minimum 40 out of 100
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If you fail in the assignment but pass the theory, you will still be marked as “Not Completed (NC)” in the grade card until the assignment is passed.
📝 IGNOU Term-End Exam (TEE) Passing Marks
TEE (written exam) carries 70% weightage in the final result.
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Bachelor’s Programmes:
➤ Need at least 35 out of 100 -
Master’s Programmes / Diplomas / Certificates:
➤ Need 40 out of 100
If you score below the required marks in theory, even with high assignment marks, you will have to reappear in the next session.
⚙️ IGNOU Practical / Project Passing Marks
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Some courses (e.g., BCA, MCA, BSc) have practicals or projects.
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Minimum passing marks are typically 50% in practicals.
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If your practical/project report is marked as NC (Not Completed), you must re-submit and re-appear.
🔄 Re-appear / Re-submission Rules
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You can re-submit assignments in the next cycle if failed or missed.
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You can re-appear for TEE in the next exam session (June or December).
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No limit on the number of times you can reappear until program duration expires.
📘 Example: How Final Marks Are Calculated
Let’s say in a BA subject:
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Assignment: 70 marks out of 100
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Term-End Exam: 36 marks out of 100
Final Score:
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Assignment (30% weightage) = 70 × 0.30 = 21
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Exam (70% weightage) = 36 × 0.70 = 25.2
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Total = 21 + 25.2 = 46.2 (PASS)
Even though the final average is above 40, if you fail in TEE (e.g., score 30), you will be marked as Fail, regardless of the assignment score.
🟡 Grade Status Terms Explained
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Completed (C) | You have passed both assignment and exam |
| Not Completed (NC) | You have failed in assignment or exam or both |
| Aborted (AB) | You did not appear for the exam |
| Not Found | Marks not uploaded yet or re-submission pending |
📋 Important Tips
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You must pass both assignment and theory independently.
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Always submit assignments before deadline to be eligible for the exam.
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Practical components must also be passed separately, wherever applicable.
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IGNOU doesn’t average out a failed theory with a passed assignment—it must be cleared individually.
🎓 Final Thoughts
IGNOU’s evaluation system might feel complicated at first, but it is designed to ensure fairness and flexibility. Just remember:
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Pass assignments + Pass exams = Course Completed
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Missing or failing either = Not Completed
Keep track of your results, check your assignment status, and always stay ahead of deadlines. Whether you're in BA, BCA, MA, or a certificate course, knowing your passing marks can help you focus better on exam prep.
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