IGNOU Grade Card 2024: UG & PG Result, Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme

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Saumya Srivastava
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4 mins readUpdated on Nov 27, 2024 09:52 IST

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) releases IGNOU grade card 2024 in December and June every year. IGNOU 2024 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 2024 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 B.Ed in IGNOU?

A:
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) provides admission to its distance course Bachelor of Education (B.Ed. ) on the basis of merit in an entrance test conducted by IGNOU. IGNOU allows a maximum 5-year duration to complete this degree course. The eligibility criteria for the IGNOU B.Ed. are as follows: Academic eligibility: Graduation and/or post-graduation in any subject with at least 50% aggregate (except degrees in technology or engineering, where you need 55% aggregate). Professional Eligibility: Either be a trained "in-service" teacher in elementary education or have completed an NCTE-recognised teacher education programme in regular mode. Entrance exam qualification: The IGNOU-B.Ed. entrance test.

Q:   What are the details mentioned in IGNOU BEd Scorecard?

A:
IGNOU BEd Scorecard will have the following details:
  • Candidate’s Name
  • Total Marks Obtained
  • Rank Secured
  • Candidate’s Enrollment Number

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

Latest Update: June 2024 Term End Exam Result (NEW) has been released by the university. Click here to check the result.

How to check IGNOU Grade Card 2024?

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 2024 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 2024 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:   Can I pursue B.Ed through a regular college and M.Com through IGNOU simultaneously?

A:
The eligibility criteria and admission policies for pursuing two different courses simultaneously may vary from one university to another. Therefore, it is advisable to check with the respective universities offering B.Ed and M.Com courses for their policy on pursuing multiple courses at the same time. In general, some universities may allow students to pursue two courses simultaneously, while others may not. However, even if both universities permit the simultaneous pursuit of two courses, it may still be a challenging task to balance the coursework, assignments, and examinations of both courses. Therefore, it is important to consider the workload and time commitment required for each course before making a decision. In the case of IGNOU, the university allows students to pursue multiple courses at the same time, subject to certain conditions. As per IGNOU's policy, students can pursue one regular course and one non-regular course simultaneously, or two non-regular courses simultaneously. However, it is important to note that students pursuing two courses simultaneously will have to manage their time effectively to ensure that they meet the academic requirements and deadlines of both courses. Therefore, it is recommended that you check the policies of the respective universities and assess your own capabilities and time availability before deciding to pursue B.Ed through a regular college and M.Com through IGNOU simultaneously.

Q:   What is the procedure to pursue B.Ed from IGNOU? Is there an entrance exam for the same? Where to study for it?

A:
Eligibility: You need to have a Bachelor's degree or a higher degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks. In addition, you need to be a trained teacher in elementary education and have completed an NCTE recognised teacher education programme through face-to-face mode. Entrance Examination: IGNOU conducts an entrance exam for admission to the B.Ed programme. The exam is of two hours and consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. The questions are based on General English Comprehension, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, Educational and General Awareness, and Teaching-Learning and the School. To do B.Ed from IGNOU you need to fulfill the eligibility criteria, qualify in the entrance examination, and study the provided course material. You can choose the nearest study center to attend counseling sessions and workshops.

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:   How many days does it take to confirm IGNOU's admission status? I want to know this.

A:

Candidates who have filled out their IGNOU applciation form 2025 can check IGNOU admission status 2025 by visiting the official website of the university, i.e., ignou.ac.in. The status can be verified for both fresh applicants and students who have applied for re-registration here. Apart from checking the same online, IGNOU admission status can also be confirmed by the candidates by waiting for two months (from the time of application submission) to receive a confirmation email or text message from IGNOU informing them about the same.

Q:   How many seats are there at IGNOU for BSc?

A:

The Indira Gandhi National Open University offer admission on a first-come-first-serve basis. There is no set seat intake at the open universities. Hence, the seat count is directly proportional to the number of applicants. IGNOU BSc seat allotment is merit-based, except for PB BSc Nursing course. For the nursing course, seats are allotted based on scores in OPENNET exam. Candidates can get a seat in the course by registering on the IGNOU admission portal in online mode.

  • 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 2024 FAQs

Q. When is IGNOU grade card released?

A. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) releases IGNOU grade card 2024 in December and June every year. IGNOU 2024 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 2024?

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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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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