An IGNOU assignment should be submitted through the route meant for your programme and allotted centre. For most ODL learners, that means submitting the handwritten assignment at the allotted study centre. Online submission is valid only when the learner’s own Regional Centre or study centre has issued an active link or email instruction for that examination cycle. Students enrolled in an online programme should use the assignment area provided in the IGNOU Online LMS.
Do not use a Google Form, email address or study centre belonging to another Regional Centre. Before submitting, match the programme code, course code, study centre code and assignment session, then keep proof of every course you submit.
Quick answer: ODL students should follow the current instructions of their allotted study centre or Regional Centre. Submit a hard copy at the study centre unless a valid online route has been announced for your centre. Online programme students should submit through their LMS account.
Check Your Correct Submission Route
Use these links to confirm your centre, locate the relevant Regional Centre notice and check the assignment record after submission.
Which IGNOU Assignment Submission Method Should You Use?
| Learner type | Submission route | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| ODL learner submitting a hard copy | Allotted study centre or Learner Support Centre | Submission timing, accepted courses, front-page format and acknowledgement process |
| ODL learner submitting online | Current link or email announced by the learner’s own Regional Centre or study centre | Applicable Regional Centre, examination session, PDF format, file name and confirmation receipt |
| Online programme learner | Assignment section inside the IGNOU Online LMS | Correct course page, submission activity, file format and successful upload status |
| Learner considering courier or post | Only the address and method confirmed by the allotted study centre | Whether postal submission is accepted, delivery address, receiving person and proof of delivery |
Submitting at a convenient study centre is not enough. The assignment must reach the centre or online route responsible for your enrolment and course evaluation.
How to Submit an IGNOU Assignment Offline
Offline submission is the usual route for ODL students when no centre-specific online facility has been announced. Prepare each course assignment separately and submit it at the study centre allotted in your registration details.
- Check your allotted study centre code and address in your registration details.
- Confirm the centre’s assignment submission days and timings before travelling.
- Arrange the pages of each course in the correct order and attach the required front page.
- Write the correct programme code, course code, enrolment number and study centre code.
- Keep different course assignments separate unless the centre gives another instruction.
- Submit the assignments at the designated counter or to the person handling assignment collection.
- Collect an acknowledgement or submission slip showing the course codes received.
- Photograph or scan the acknowledgement and keep it until the marks appear in your record.
Before leaving the counter, check that every submitted course code is written correctly on the acknowledgement. A receipt that does not identify the submitted courses may be difficult to use later.
What to Put on the Assignment Front Page
Use the front-page format requested by your study centre or Regional Centre. Unless that format says otherwise, keep the following information clear and easy to read:
Student details
- Name
- Enrolment number
- Programme code
- Mobile number or email when requested
Assignment details
- Course code and course title
- Assignment session
- Study centre code
- Regional Centre code when requested
Use one front page for each course assignment. Do not write one course code on the cover and attach answers for another course behind it.
How to Submit an IGNOU Assignment Online
Online submission for ODL learners is not handled by one permanent link for every Regional Centre. A centre may use a Google Form, its own upload page or an announced email address. The route can also change between examination cycles.
- Open the website of your allotted Regional Centre.
- Check the Student Corner, News, Announcements or Assignment section.
- Open the current submission notice and confirm that it applies to your Regional Centre and examination session.
- Read the PDF size, naming and scanning instructions before preparing the files.
- Create a clear PDF for each course when the notice asks for separate course-wise files.
- Upload the file in the correct course field and review the details before pressing Submit.
- Save the confirmation page, acknowledgement number or confirmation email.
- Do not upload the same assignment again unless the centre asks you to correct or resubmit it.
A link appearing in an old social media post may still open even after its submission cycle has ended. Use the link only when it appears in a current notice for your own Regional Centre.
Submitting Through a Google Form
When your Regional Centre provides a Google Form, sign in with the account required by the form and check the Regional Centre name at the top. Fill in the enrolment number, programme code, course code and study centre details exactly as recorded in your admission information.
Upload the requested PDF in the correct field. After submission, save the response confirmation. When the form allows an email receipt, send a copy to your own email address.
Submitting Through Email
Use email only when your Regional Centre or study centre has announced an assignment email address for your session. Do not send assignments to a general enquiry address unless the notice specifically tells you to do so.
- Use the email address shown in the current assignment notice.
- Follow the subject-line format given by the centre.
- When no subject format is stated, use a clear subject containing the enrolment number, programme code and course code.
- Write your name, enrolment number, programme, course, study centre and contact details in the email body.
- Attach the PDF and confirm that it opens correctly before sending.
- Keep the sent email and any reply or delivery confirmation.
Submitting Through the IGNOU Online LMS
Students admitted to an online programme should log in to the central IGNOU Online LMS and open the correct course. Use the assignment submission activity provided inside that course rather than an ODL Regional Centre form.
Check the uploaded filename and submission status before logging out. A file selected on the device is not submitted until the LMS shows that the upload or submission has been completed.
How to Prepare the PDF for Online Submission
Keep it readable
Scan pages in good light, keep them upright and check every page at normal zoom before uploading.
Use the correct order
Place the front page first, followed by the assignment answers in question order.
Follow the file rule
Use one PDF per course when instructed. Do not combine unrelated course assignments in one file.
Remove restrictions
Do not password-protect the PDF or limit access. The evaluator must be able to open it normally.
Name the file correctly
Use the filename pattern stated in the notice. Include the enrolment number and course code when requested.
Upload the right work
Do not submit a project, synopsis, practical file or dissertation through an assignment field unless the notice allows it.
Can an IGNOU Assignment Be Sent by Courier?
Courier or postal submission should be used only after the allotted study centre confirms that it will accept the package. Ask for the complete delivery address, the name or designation of the receiver, the final receiving date and any envelope instructions.
Use a trackable service, keep a copy of the assignment and save the delivery proof. A delivered courier receipt confirms delivery at the address, but it does not replace an assignment acknowledgement from the centre. Follow up with the study centre when required.
What to Do After Submitting the Assignment
- Keep the offline slip, Google Form response, email record or LMS confirmation.
- Store the final assignment PDF or scanned copy until the marks are recorded.
- Check the assignment status using your enrolment number and programme code.
- Match the displayed course codes with the assignments you submitted.
- If a course remains missing, contact the study centre or Regional Centre with your submission proof.
- Do not resubmit automatically only because the status has not appeared immediately.
Common Submission Mistakes
Using another Regional Centre’s link
A submission form may be restricted to learners registered under that Regional Centre.
Entering the wrong course code
Check every letter and number against the assignment paper and registration details.
Uploading an unreadable scan
Blurred, cropped or sideways pages make evaluation difficult and may require correction.
Submitting twice without instruction
Duplicate online and offline submission can create confusion in the evaluation record.
Mixing several courses in one PDF
Prepare separate course-wise files whenever the submission instructions require them.
Leaving without proof
Always retain an acknowledgement, confirmation screen, sent email or LMS submission status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I submit my IGNOU assignment?
ODL learners should submit according to the current instructions of their allotted study centre or Regional Centre. Online programme learners should use the assignment activity inside the IGNOU Online LMS.
Can every IGNOU student submit assignments online?
No. ODL learners should use online submission only when their own Regional Centre or study centre has issued a valid link or email instruction for the relevant examination cycle.
Can I submit at a study centre other than my allotted centre?
Do not submit at another centre without approval. Assignment evaluation and records are connected with the learner’s allotted centre and Regional Centre.
Can I send my assignment by courier?
Use courier or post only when your allotted study centre confirms that it accepts postal submission and provides the correct address and instructions.
Should I upload all course assignments in one PDF?
Follow the notice or portal instructions. When separate course-wise files are requested, create one complete PDF for each course and upload it in the matching field.
Can I submit an assignment after the due date?
Submission after the stated deadline is possible only when an extension or another instruction has been issued. Check the current notice of your Regional Centre and contact the study centre instead of relying on an old deadline.
How can I check whether my assignment has been recorded?
Use the IGNOU assignment status page with your enrolment number and programme code. Keep your submission proof in case a course is not shown.
What should I do if I fail an assignment?
Contact your study centre or Regional Centre for the applicable resubmission instruction, then use the assignment paper valid for the session they specify.
Should I submit the same assignment online and offline?
No. Use one accepted route and keep its acknowledgement. Submit again only when the responsible centre specifically asks you to correct or resubmit the file.
56 thoughts on “How to Submit IGNOU Assignment Online or Offline”
what to write on first page of assignments
Thank you very much sir i have submitted my assignemnt online
I am enrolled in online mode for July 23 session.Do we need to submit the assignment given on July 2023 or do we get seperate assignment via LMS study.
I accidentally posted only the cover page how can I do to resubmit my assignment collectly?
submit again
I really appreciate the post submitting IGNOU assignments offline and online. It is really helpful thnks