Understanding IGNOU Grade Card – Marks vs Grades Explained
After giving your Term-End Exams and submitting assignments, the next thing every IGNOU student eagerly waits for is the Grade Card. But many students feel confused when they see a mix of marks, grades, codes, and status remarks.
In this article, we’ll help you clearly understand:
- What is the IGNOU Grade Card?
- What do the grades mean?
- What is the relation between marks and letter grades?
- How to read and calculate your performance.
🎓 What is the IGNOU Grade Card?
The Grade Card is an official performance report issued by IGNOU. It contains:
- Assignment marks
- Term-End Exam (TEE) marks
- Total marks
- Letter grade
- Status (Completed/Not Completed)
It is updated course-wise and reflects your overall academic progress in a specific program (e.g., BAG, BCOMG, MEG, etc.).
🔗 How to Check IGNOU Grade Card?
- Visit: https://gradecard.ignou.ac.in
- Select your program (UG/PG/Diploma, etc.)
- Enter your Enrollment Number and Program Code
- Click on “Submit”
- Your detailed grade card will be shown
You can also download/print it for reference.
📑 Components of IGNOU Grade Card
| Column Name | What It Means |
| Course Code | Subject code (e.g., BEGAE-182, BHIC-131) |
| Assignment Marks | Marks out of 100 (or as applicable) |
| TEE Theory Marks | Marks obtained in theory paper |
| Practical Marks | For practical-based subjects only |
| Status | “Completed” or “Not Completed” |
| Grade | Letter grade based on combined marks |
🧮 Marks vs Grades in IGNOU – How Are They Calculated?
IGNOU uses a 10-point letter grading system for most programs.
📈 IGNOU Grade Conversion Table:
| Percentage (Marks) | Grade | Grade Point |
| 80% and Above | A | 5 |
| 60% – 79.9% | B | 4 |
| 50% – 59.9% | C | 3 |
| 40% – 49.9% | D | 2 |
| Below 40% | E (Fail) | 1 |
✅ Passing Marks:
- 40% in TEE Theory
- 40% in Assignments
- 50% in some PG programs
🛑 If you score below 40% in either Assignment or Exam, the status will show “Not Completed” even if the total is above 40%.
📌 Example of Grade Card Calculation
Let’s say you are a BAG student, and for course BEGC-102:
| Component | Marks Obtained | Weightage |
| Assignment | 72/100 | 30% |
| TEE (Theory) | 55/100 | 70% |
| Total Weighted Score | (72×0.3 + 55×0.7) = 60.1 | 100% |
| Grade | B (Because it’s between 60-79%) |
So your grade for BEGC-102 will be B, and the status will be Completed.
🔄 What Does “Completed” or “Not Completed” Mean?
- ✅ Completed → You have passed both Assignment and TEE.
- ❌ Not Completed → You failed either the assignment or the TEE.
If your assignment marks are missing or below 40, even good TEE marks won’t save the status.
🧾 Important Notes About Grade Card
- Grade card is updated course-wise. It may not update all subjects at once.
- Marks may take 2–6 weeks after the exam to reflect.
- If something seems wrong, apply for revaluation or contact your regional centre.
🔁 Grade Card vs Marksheet vs Provisional Certificate
| Document | Purpose |
| Grade Card | Shows ongoing subject-wise performance |
| Marksheet | Final consolidated marks after course completion |
| Provisional Certificate | Issued after completing the program (before degree) |
🧠 FAQs – Understanding IGNOU Grades Better
Q1. My TEE marks are good, but status says “Not Completed”. Why?
You might have failed in the assignment part or vice versa. Both components must be passed.
Q2. What grade is given for 70% marks?
That falls under Grade B (60%–79.9%).
Q3. I see “AB” in the marks column. What does it mean?
“AB” = Absent in that exam or component (TEE or Assignment not submitted).
Q4. What is the passing grade in IGNOU?
Grade D (40%) is the minimum passing grade for most UG programs. PG programs may require a minimum of Grade C (50%).
🔚 Final Thoughts
Understanding your IGNOU Grade Card is key to tracking your academic journey. Don’t panic if your grade card is incomplete — it updates in phases. Just make sure your assignments are submitted, and you perform decently in your TEE exams.
🎯 Tip: Keep checking your grade card regularly and contact IGNOU support if anything looks wrong.
🔗 Useful Links:
- Check Grade Card Here
- Assignment Status Checker
- Revaluation Info
