IGNOU Passing Marks Grading System 2026 out of 100 70 40 and 25

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IGNOUs 2026 passing marks system requires 35% for UG and 40% for PG theory (out of 100) and 40% for assignments across levels, with practicals needing 50%; marks for different total scores (25, 40, 70) are calculated proportionally, e.g., 9/25, 12/40, 24/70, but students must meet minimums in both weighted components (Assignments 30%, TEE 70%) and often individual components for a C grade or higher overall for passing, using an A-E grading system. 

IGNOU Passing Marks Breakdown

• Undergraduate (UG): 35/100 in Theory; 40/100 in Assignments.
• Postgraduate (PG) & Diploma: 40/100 in Theory; 40/100 in Assignments.
• Practical Exams: 50% (50/100) for both UG & PG. 

Marks for Various Total Scores (Proportional)

• Out of 25: 9 marks.
• Out of 40: 12 marks.
• Out of 70: 24 marks (for Term-End Exam, but need 40% in combined score). 

How Marks Are Combined (Example)

• For courses with 100 marks total (70% TEE + 30% Assignments):
• Term-End Exam (TEE): 70% weight.
• Assignments: 30% weight.
• Example: 60 in TEE (42 marks) + 80 in Assignment (24 marks) = 66 total. 

IGNOU Grading System

• A: 80% & Above (Excellent)
• B: 60-79.9% (Very Good)
• C: 50-59.9% (Good) - Often needed for overall completion.
• D: 40-49.9% (Satisfactory) - Minimum for individual components.
• E: Below 40% (Unsatisfactory). 

Key Requirement

• You must achieve a minimum D grade (40%) in individual components (Assignment & Term-End) and generally need a C grade (50%) overall for successful course completion, with passing marks varying by course level (UG/PG/Diploma).