IGNOU learners can check for a digital degree, diploma or certificate through the official Samarth student portal and DigiLocker. The document will appear only after IGNOU has completed the award process and published the eligible record.
Quick answer: first check the IGNOU Samarth portal under the certificate section. When the award is not visible there, search for IGNOU under DigiLocker’s education documents. For a physical degree that was issued but not received, use the IGNOU Degree Delivery Portal instead of repeatedly checking the download pages.
Which IGNOU Degree Service Should You Use?
| Your requirement | Use this service | What it provides |
|---|---|---|
| Download an issued digital degree | IGNOU Samarth student portal | A downloadable certificate when the award is available in your student account |
| Fetch an academic award in DigiLocker | DigiLocker or DigiLocker NAD | An issued digital document after IGNOU has published and matched the award record |
| Physical degree not received | IGNOU Degree Delivery Portal | A route to locate or request delivery of an eligible degree, diploma or certificate |
Open the Official Portals
Use only official IGNOU and DigiLocker domains when entering your enrolment number, password, OTP or personal details.
Before You Try to Download the Degree
- Your programme completion should be reflected in the IGNOU result and grade records.
- Keep your enrolment number and programme code ready.
- Use the email address and mobile number connected with your IGNOU or DigiLocker account.
- Create a Samarth student account when you have not registered on the portal earlier.
- Create a DigiLocker account before using the DigiLocker method.
A grade card, provisional certificate and final degree are different documents. Completing the programme does not always make the final degree PDF appear immediately.
Method 1: Download the IGNOU Degree from Samarth
Open the official Samarth portal
Go to the IGNOU Samarth student portal and verify that the address begins with the official IGNOU Samarth domain.
Register or sign in
Use New Registration when you do not already have a student-portal account. Existing users can sign in with their registered credentials.
Open the certificate section
Look for “My Certificates” or the equivalent certificate option in the student dashboard. Portal labels may change slightly.
Select the available award
Open the list of certificates and choose the degree, diploma or certificate connected with your completed programme.
Download and verify the PDF
Save the document and check your name, enrolment number, programme and award details before using it.
Method 2: Get the IGNOU Degree from DigiLocker
Sign in to DigiLocker
Use the official website or app. Learners without an account can follow the DigiLocker account creation guide.
Open Browse Documents
Go to the education category and search for Indira Gandhi National Open University or IGNOU.
Select the document type
Choose the available degree, diploma, certificate or other academic award that matches your requirement.
Enter the required details
Provide the enrolment number and any other identifiers requested by DigiLocker, then give consent to fetch the record.
Get the document
After a successful match, the award should appear in Issued Documents, where it can be opened and downloaded.
An ABC or APAAR account is used for academic credits and is not the same as downloading a final degree certificate. Do not create one only because an old guide says it is compulsory for this download.
Why Is the Degree Certificate Not Showing?
Award not published yet
IGNOU may not have published the eligible award record on the portal or DigiLocker yet.
Details do not match
A difference in the name, enrolment number, date of birth or programme details can prevent a record match.
Programme completion is pending
An incomplete course, project, practical, assignment or result update can delay the final award.
Wrong document selected
Check that you selected the correct issuer, document type and programme award.
Portal account issue
Reset the password or complete student-portal registration when the Samarth account cannot be accessed.
Physical degree route required
Use the Degree Delivery Portal when the degree was issued for the relevant convocation but the physical copy was not received.
Do not assume that a missing download button proves that the convocation fee was not paid. Check the award status and contact the responsible IGNOU section when the record remains unavailable.
Digital Degree, Provisional Certificate and Grade Card
| Document | Purpose | Important point |
|---|---|---|
| Grade card | Shows course-wise marks and completion status | It is not the final degree certificate |
| Provisional certificate | Provides temporary proof of programme completion | It may be available before the final degree is issued |
| Digital degree | Electronic version of the final university award | Download it only from the official portal or issued-documents section |
| Physical degree | Printed final award issued through the convocation process | Use the delivery or Regional Centre route when it was not received |
Are DigiLocker Degree Certificates Valid?
Documents issued through DigiLocker are fetched from the registered issuing institution and are treated as authentic digital documents. Download the award from Issued Documents rather than uploading an ordinary scan and treating it as an issued certificate.
Safe Download Checklist
- Use only the official IGNOU Samarth, IGNOU Online Services and DigiLocker domains.
- Never share your password, OTP or security PIN with another person.
- Check all personal and programme details immediately after downloading the certificate.
- Keep the original PDF file instead of relying only on a screenshot.
- Raise an official query when the award contains an error or does not appear after issuance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download my IGNOU degree certificate?
Check the certificate section of the official IGNOU Samarth portal. You can also search for the IGNOU award in DigiLocker when the university has published the record.
Why is My Certificates not showing my degree?
The award may not have been issued or published yet, your completion record may be pending, or the account details may not match. Check the programme record and official degree support page.
Is an ABC account required to download the IGNOU degree?
No. ABC or APAAR relates mainly to academic credits. The degree-download routes are the IGNOU Samarth portal and DigiLocker when the award is available.
Is a DigiLocker degree the same as an uploaded PDF?
No. An issued document is fetched from the registered issuer. A PDF uploaded by the user is only a stored file and does not become an issuer-verified document.
Can I print the digital IGNOU degree?
Yes. Save the original PDF and print it when a paper copy is required. Keep the digital file because its electronic verification details may be useful.
Is a provisional certificate the final degree?
No. A provisional certificate is temporary proof of completion. The final degree, diploma or certificate is the university’s final award.
What should I do if my physical degree was not received?
Use the official IGNOU Degree Delivery Portal and follow the instructions for your eligible award. You may also need to contact the Regional Centre or Headquarters indicated by the portal.
Does a missing degree mean the convocation fee was not paid?
Not necessarily. A missing document can also result from publication delays, incomplete programme records, mismatched details or a portal issue. Check the official award status before drawing a conclusion.
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Thank you i downloaded my degree using the second methods thank you sir