Missed the Deadline? IGNOU Extends Assignment Submission for December 2026 TEE

Missed September 30? Indira Gandhi National Open University has extended assignment submission for the December 2026 Term-End Examination to October 31. The tentative December timetable is already live on the official portal. The extension applies to both distance and online learners, including GOAL and E‑Vidya Bharti cohorts.

Exam form dates have also shifted. Students can submit without late fee till October 7, 2026, and with a late fee of Rs 1,100 from October 8 to October 15. Apply only after checking eligibility and pending requirements to avoid rejection or centre issues later.

Who is covered under IGNOU Dec 2026 TEE extension?

The university’s notice explicitly covers Open and Distance Learning and Online Programmes, including GOAL and E‑Vidya Bharti. It allows submission of hard or soft copies, as specified by programme or regional instructions. If you missed September 30, your attempt remains valid through October 31 under this order.

How to submit IGNOU assignments: ODL and Online modes

ODL learners should submit at their Study Centre or as directed by the Regional Centre, and retain the stamped receipt. Online programme learners must upload through the university’s Learning Management System after following course‑page instructions. Keep the LMS acknowledgement for records and future discrepancy resolution.

IGNOU Dec 2026 TEE date sheet and clash rules explained

The tentative date sheet, published on September 21, groups many courses; papers within a group run on the same date and session. Clash requests are not considered for same‑group, backlog, or cross‑programme combinations. The discrepancy‑reporting window closed on September 25, so plan using groups.

IGNOU Dec 2026 exam form deadlines and late fee

Submit the exam form by October 7 to avoid extra charges; from October 8–15, a Rs 1,100 late fee applies. Before payment, confirm valid course registration, minimum study period completion, and assignment submission status, as required in the examination conditions.

IGNOU Dec 2026 hall ticket timeline and checklist

Hall tickets are uploaded at least ten days before the examination begins. Download the admit card, verify course codes, session, and centre, and carry your university ID. Also check the Assignment Record Submission Management System for updated marks entries against your enrolment.

Use the extension wisely: finish assignments by October 31 and lock your exam form before the late‑fee window closes on October 15. Cross‑check the tentative date sheet for group overlaps, track hall‑ticket updates, and keep receipts or LMS acknowledgements to avoid last‑minute hurdles.