Online & Offline Submission Process in IGNOU: A Complete Guide for Students
IGNOU, being one of the largest open universities in the world, offers flexible education. But with flexibility comes responsibility — especially when it comes to submitting assignments, exam forms, and project reports on time and through the right mode.
Many new (and even senior) students feel confused about whether they should submit something online or offline, and what documents or steps are needed. This article explains everything you need to know about IGNOU’s submission processes — both online and offline — in a clear, step-by-step format.
🔖 1. What Needs to Be Submitted in IGNOU?
Every IGNOU student has to submit:
- Assignments – for each subject
- Exam Form – to appear in term-end exams
- Project/Practical/Internship Reports – for selected courses
- Re-registration – for continuing to the next semester/year
Each has a different submission process (online/offline), explained below.
📩 2. Assignment Submission Process
✅ Offline Mode (Most Common at Study Centres)
Steps:
- Write assignments by hand (typed ones are not allowed).
- Attach the assignment cover page for each subject (includes name, enrollment number, course code, session, etc.).
- Compile and submit at your allotted Study Centre.
- Take a stamped acknowledgment slip/receipt after submission.
📌 Recommended for students in traditional Study Centres.
✅ Online Mode (If permitted by your Study Centre)
Due to COVID-19, many Study Centres started accepting assignments via email or Google Forms.
Steps:
- Write assignments by hand and scan them (PDF format).
- Prepare one PDF per subject.
- Add the assignment front page (in each PDF).
- Email or upload via Google Form (as instructed by your Study Centre).
- Keep email proof/submission confirmation.
📌 Confirm mode by calling your Study Centre or checking RC website.
📝 3. Exam Form Submission Process
IGNOU conducts Term-End Exams (TEE) twice a year – June and December. To appear, you must submit the Exam Form.
✅ Only Online Submission Available
🔗 https://exam.ignou.ac.in/
Steps:
- Visit the official TEE exam form link.
- Enter your enrollment number and program code.
- Select the subjects (for which you’ve submitted assignments).
- Choose your exam centre.
- Pay the exam fee online (₹200 per subject approx.).
- Save the confirmation and download the hall ticket when released.
⏳ Submission Window: April (for June), October (for December)
📚 4. Project/Dissertation/Practical Report Submission
For certain programs like MBA, MA Education, MLIS, BCA, MCA, PG Diploma, etc., students must submit project or dissertation reports.
✅ Online Submission (Preferred & Official)
🔗 https://projects.ignou.ac.in/
Steps:
- Prepare your project/dissertation as per IGNOU guidelines.
- Scan your report in PDF format.
- Submit it through the official project submission portal.
- You’ll receive an acknowledgment email.
📝 You may also have to submit:
- Declaration form
- Approval letter from guide
- Synopsis approval copy
✅ Offline Submission (Where required)
If your Regional Centre still accepts offline submissions, send:
- Printed report (spiral bound)
- Declaration
- Guide certificate
- One CD (sometimes asked)
Send by registered post or courier to your Regional Centre (not headquarters).
🔄 5. Re-Registration Process (for next semester/year)
IGNOU requires students to re-register each semester/year online.
✅ Only Online Mode Available
🔗 https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/
Steps:
- Enter your enrollment number and program.
- Select next semester/year subjects.
- Pay the re-registration fee online.
- Save and print the confirmation.
📅 Re-registration is open:
- December–March (for July session)
- June–September (for January session)
⚠️ Important Points to Remember
- Always keep photocopies or screenshots of whatever you submit.
- Don’t wait for the last date — IGNOU servers often slow down near deadlines.
- Check your Regional Centre website regularly for assignment, project, or practical submission updates.
- Use your IGNOU student portal to track status: https://ignou.samarth.edu.in
📞 Where to Contact for Help?
- Study Centre: For assignments and practicals
- Regional Centre: For project, admission, and offline submission
- Student Service Centre: csrc@ignou.ac.in
- iGRAM portal: http://igram.ignou.ac.in
🧾 Conclusion
Understanding the online and offline submission processes in IGNOU is key to academic success. While IGNOU provides flexibility, it also expects students to be self-disciplined and aware of procedural guidelines.
Stay alert to notifications, follow your Regional Centre’s instructions carefully, and don’t hesitate to ask for help. With proper planning, submission becomes easy, and you stay one step closer to completing your degree.
