IGNOUStudent Guide

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Student guide · July Session 2026 (Yearly System)

The semester, explained for IGNOU

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
July Session 2026 (Yearly System)
Campus terms
10
Local details
9

Academic calendar

July Session 2026 (Yearly System) runs May 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries
  1. July Session 2026 (Yearly System)Relevant now
  2. July Session 2026 (Semester System)
  3. January Session 2027 (Yearly System)
  4. January Session 2027 (Semester System)

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Campus language

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10 terms

B

Back
A common term for a failed subject that needs to be retaken in the next TEE cycle.

C

COE
Centre for Online Education; manages the university's fully online degree programs.

G

Grade Card
The online status report showing both assignment marks and exam results.

H

Hall Ticket
The official admit card required to enter the examination hall.

M

MPDD
Material Production and Distribution Division; the wing that handles the printing and shipping of study books.

R

RSD
Regional Services Division; the office that oversees the network of Regional and Study Centres.

S

SED
Student Evaluation Division; the department responsible for exams, results, and degrees.
SRD
Student Registration Division; handles admissions, data maintenance, and re-registration.

T

TEE
Term End Examination; the final exams held twice a year in June and December.
TMA
Tutor Marked Assignment; the mandatory homework projects that must be submitted to pass a course.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
Assignment Status
A specific online tool used to track whether the university has received and processed your TMAs.
Block 1
The administrative block housing the Vice Chancellor's office.
Block 15
The specific building at the Maidan Garhi HQ that houses the Student Evaluation Division (SED).
Maidan Garhi
The main headquarters campus located in South Delhi.
Re-registration
The process of enrolling for the next year or semester, which must often be done before the current year's exams are even held.
Regional Centre
The administrative hub for a specific geographic area that handles student grievances and local operations.
SAMARTH
The primary online portal used for admission, re-registration, and accessing student services.
Study Centre
The local college or institute where students attend weekend counseling sessions and submit assignments.
Vishwa Darshan Kulan
The University Convention Centre used for convocations and major events.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
July Session 2026 (Yearly System) runs May 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
10 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Guwahati for IGNOU Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Guwahati.

Timezone

Asia/Kolkata

Median Rent

$250

Cost of Living Index

55

Student Population

150,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

Assam State Transport Corporation buses, city buses, auto-rickshaws, ride-share taxis

Nearest Airports

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

77°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@ignou.ac.in

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