You submitted your IGNOU assignment, but the assignment status or marks are still not showing online. This is a common concern among students, especially around Term-End Examination periods.
A missing status does not automatically mean your assignment was rejected or lost. IGNOU's process involves evaluation, forwarding marks, and updating them in university systems, so the online record may not appear immediately. IGNOU says approximately 70 lakh assignment awards are updated in student marksheets each year.
This guide explains what you should check and what to do when your IGNOU assignment status is not updated.
How to Check IGNOU Assignment Status
IGNOU provides an official page for checking Assignment/Project/Practical Submission Status.
Enter your:
Enrollment Number and Programme Code, then submit the form.
The portal can show submitted assignment records and directs students to the Grade Card for detailed marks when they have been processed.
You should also check your Grade Card:
The Grade Card shows assignment and examination marks course-wise. IGNOU notes that the online Grade Card status is indicative and the final Grade Card is issued after the required programme components are updated.
Why Is My IGNOU Assignment Status Not Updated?
There can be several reasons.
1. Your Assignment Is Still Being Evaluated
Submitting an assignment is only the first step. It needs to be evaluated and the marks must then reach IGNOU's systems.
IGNOU programme guidance describes a process where assignment marks move from the Learner Support Centre to the Regional Centre and are then integrated into the Grade Card.
Because several stages are involved, your online status may not change immediately after submission.
2. Marks Have Not Yet Been Uploaded
Your evaluator may have checked the assignment, but the marks may still be waiting to be entered or processed.
IGNOU has a dedicated Assignment Records Submission Management System (ARSMS) through which authorized Regional and Study Centres update assignment submission information and marks.
3. Assignment Status and Grade Card Can Update at Different Times
Don't rely on only one page.
Check both:
Assignment Status → whether assignment/project/practical information has been recorded.
Grade Card → whether assignment marks have appeared against the course.
You may find information in one system before the other is fully updated.
4. Incorrect Student or Course Information
Problems can also happen when assignment information doesn't correctly match your:
Enrollment number, programme code, course code, session, or other submission details.
This is why keeping proof of your assignment submission is important.
How Long Does IGNOU Take to Update Assignment Status?
There is no single update time that applies to every student and every study centre.
Evaluation and marks processing can take time, particularly when large numbers of assignments are being processed.
Instead of assuming something is wrong after a few days, regularly check both the Assignment Status and Grade Card.
If a substantial amount of time has passed and other assignments from the same session are appearing while yours remains missing, start following up with the responsible IGNOU centre.
What to Do If Assignment Status Is Still Not Updated
First, keep your assignment submission proof ready. Depending on how you submitted it, this could include a receipt, acknowledgement, email confirmation, or another submission record.
Then check the official Assignment Status and Grade Card using the correct enrollment number and programme.
If the marks continue to be missing, contact your concerned Regional Centre. IGNOU programme guidance specifically tells students with non-reflection of assignment grades/marks to follow up with the Regional Centre and the Assignment Section of the Student Evaluation Division.
When contacting them, provide clear information such as your enrollment number, programme, course code, assignment session, submission date and proof of submission.
Should I Submit the Assignment Again?
Do not submit the same assignment again simply because the online status hasn't updated.
A missing online record can be caused by evaluation or processing delays.
First verify your submission and contact the appropriate Study Centre/Regional Centre when necessary. Resubmit only when IGNOU or your responsible centre specifically instructs you to do so.
Assignment Marks Not Showing in Grade Card
Sometimes the assignment submission may have been processed, but the marks aren't visible in your Grade Card.
IGNOU guidance says that when assignment marks are not entered in the Grade Card, students should follow up with their Regional Centre and then the Assignment Section.
Also make sure you're looking at the correct programme and course in the Grade Card.
What Details Should You Include in a Complaint?
Keep the complaint simple and include your enrollment number, name, programme code, course code, session, date of assignment submission and Study/Learner Support Centre.
Attach your submission proof when available.
For example:
Subject: Assignment Marks Not Updated – Course BCS-XXX
I submitted my assignment for course BCS-XXX, but the assignment marks/status are not yet reflected online.
Enrollment No.: XXXXXXXX
Programme: BCA
Course Code: BCS-XXX
Submission Date: DD/MM/YYYYKindly check the assignment record and help update the status/marks.
Can I Raise an IGNOU Grievance?
Yes. IGNOU's Student Evaluation Division says it handles student grievances through channels including i-GRAM, emails and other grievance mechanisms.
If normal follow-up with the responsible centre doesn't resolve the problem, you can use IGNOU's official grievance system and provide the relevant evidence.
Keep your grievance/reference number after submitting the complaint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my IGNOU assignment status not showing?
Your assignment may still be under evaluation, its marks may not yet have been uploaded, or the record may still be moving through IGNOU's processing system.
Does status not updated mean my assignment is lost?
No. An online status that hasn't updated by itself does not prove the assignment was lost.
Where can I check IGNOU assignment marks?
Check both the official Assignment Status portal and your IGNOU Grade Card.
My assignment status is updated but marks are not showing. What should I do?
Check the Grade Card again later. If the marks continue to remain missing, follow up with your Regional Centre with your submission details and proof.
Should I resubmit my assignment if the status isn't updated?
Not automatically. Verify the original submission and contact the responsible centre first.
Can assignment marks be updated later?
Yes. IGNOU's systems continue processing and updating evaluation components, so marks can appear after your initial check.
Disclaimer: IGNOU procedures and portals can change. This article was checked against official IGNOU information available in July 2026. Always follow the latest instructions from IGNOU and your concerned Regional/Study Centre.