IGNOU'S Evaluation System

The system of evaluation followed by the University also is different from that of conventional universities. IGNOU has a multitier system of evaluation.

• Self-assessment exercises within each unit of study material.
• Continuous evaluation mainly through assignments which are tutor-marked, practical assignments and seminar/ workshops/extended contact programmes, etc
• Term-End Examinations (TEE)
• Project / Term-end Practical examination

The evaluation of learners depends upon various instructional activities undertaken by them. A learner has to write assignment responses compulsorily before taking Term-End Examinations from time to time to complete an academic programme. A learner has to submit Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) responses to the Coordinator of the Study Centre to which s/he is attached. Term-end examination is conducted at various examination centres spread all over the country and abroad in June and December every year.

IGNOU uses the following system of “Grading” for evaluating learners' achievement

LETTER GRADE	QUALITATIVE LEVEL	POINT GRADE
A	EXCELLENT	5
B	VERY GOOD	4
C	GOOD	3
D	AVERAGE	2
E	UNSATISFACTORY	1

For Bachelors’ and Masters’ degree programmes, normally the system of numerical marking is followed, and the marks secured in assignments, TE Exams, etc. are later converted into grades as per the five-point grading scale given above. However, if required by the learner, the university provides numerical marks and division (I, II or Pass). IGNOU uses 10-Point Grading System for evaluating learners’ achievement for Bachelor Degree Programmes under CBCS, as under:

10-Point Grading System of IGNOU as per UGC-CBCS Guidelines

LETTER GRADE	NUMERICAL GRADE	PERCENTAGE
O (Outstanding)	10	>85
A+ (Excellent)	9	> 75 to < 85
A (Very Good)	8	> 65 to < 75
B+ (Good)	7	> 55 to < 65
B (Above Average)	6	> 50 to < 55
C (Average)	5	> 40 to < 50
D (Pass)	4	> 35 to < 40
F (Fail)	0	< 35
Ab (Absent)	0	Absent