Every year, thousands of students enrolled in Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) face a frustrating issue — their assignment marks are not updated even after successful submission.
If your assignment status shows Received or Under Process for weeks or months, this guide will help you understand why this happens and what you should do step by step.
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What Is This IGNOU Assignment Problem?
After submitting assignments, students expect marks to appear on their IGNOU grade card. Instead, many students see:
- Status showing Received
- Status showing Under Process
- Blank assignment marks
- Grade card not updated
Why Are IGNOU Assignment Marks Not Updated?
1. Delay at IGNOU Study Centre Level
IGNOU assignments are evaluated manually at study centres. Due to staff shortage and heavy workload, evaluation often gets delayed.
2. Regional Centre Data Upload Delay
Even after evaluation, marks must be uploaded to the central IGNOU system. This process sometimes takes weeks.
3. Wrong or Incomplete Student Details
Small mistakes like incorrect enrollment number, course code or session year can prevent marks from reflecting.
4. Heavy Server Load During Result Season
During term-end result periods, IGNOU servers face heavy traffic, causing temporary delays.
If Your Assignment Status Shows “Received” or “Under Process”
✅ Your assignment is safe
✅ It is under evaluation
❌ No need to panic immediately
Step-by-Step Solution to Get IGNOU Assignment Marks Updated
Step 1: Check Assignment Status Carefully
Always check status from the official IGNOU website.
Step 2: Wait for Normal Evaluation Time
Normally, marks are updated within 30–60 days.
Step 3: Contact Your Study Centre
Visit your study centre with your assignment submission receipt.
Step 4: Contact Regional Centre
Email your regional centre with enrollment number and receipt copy.
Step 5: RTI (Last Option)
RTI should be filed only if all other options fail.
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- BSc Assignment Guidance
- BBA Assignment Guidance
- MSc Assignment Guidance
Conclusion
Thousands of IGNOU students face this issue every year. Stay calm, keep your receipt safe and follow the correct process. Your marks will be updated.