IGNOU Original Marksheet Dispatch Status 2025: Tracking No. & Delivery Time

By Careerdiksha / December 26, 2025

Table of Contents

  1. When Does IGNOU Send the Original Marksheet?
  2. How to Check IGNOU Marksheet Dispatch Status 2025
  3. What If My Marksheet Has Not Arrived?
  4. Difference Between Provisional Certificate & Original Degree
  5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

IGNOU Marksheet Dispatch Status 2025: Congratulations! If you have cleared all your subjects in the Term End Exam, the next big question is: "When will I get my Original Marksheet and Degree?"


Many students panic when their result is declared, but they don't receive any hard copy by post. It is important to know that IGNOU does not send the marksheet immediately after the result. There is a specific process and timeline for dispatch.

In this guide, we will tell you exactly how to track your IGNOU Marksheet & Provisional Certificate, how many days it takes to reach your home, and how to get the tracking number.

Important: Before tracking the dispatch, make sure your status shows "Completed" for all subjects. If you haven't checked yet, read our guide on [How to Check IGNOU Grade Card Status 2025]


When Does IGNOU Send the Original Marksheet?

IGNOU follows a strict rule for issuing the final documents. You will only receive the Original Marksheet (Grade Card) and Provisional Certificate via post when:

  1. All Subjects are Clear: You must have passed both Theory and Assignments in all subjects of your course.
  2. Status is "Completed": Your online Grade Card must show "Completed" against every subject code.

Expected Delivery Time:

Usually, it takes 20 to 45 days from the date your last subject grade is updated online.

  1. Processing Time: 10-15 days (Printing & Signing at HQ).
  2. Dispatch Time: 5-7 days (Handed over to India Post).
  3. Transit Time: 7-15 days (Depending on your location).


How to Check IGNOU Marksheet Dispatch Status 2025

You don't have to sit blindly waiting for the postman. You can check the dispatch status online to see if your certificate has been sent.

Step-by-Step Tracking Process:

  1. Visit the IGNOU Return of Degree/Marksheet Page:
  2. (Note: This is a specific page on the IGNOU website often hidden under the "Student Zone").
  3. Enter Your Enrollment Number: Put your 9 or 10-digit enrollment number in the search box.
  4. Check the "Date of Despatch":
  5. If the status shows a date, it means your marksheet has left the Delhi Head Office.
  6. It will also show a Speed Post / Registered Post Tracking Number.
  7. Track on India Post: Copy that tracking number and paste it on the India Post Tracking website to see the live location of your parcel.


What If My Marksheet Has Not Arrived?

If it has been more than 45 days since your Grade Card showed "Completed" and you still haven't received your documents, follow these steps:

Reason 1: Wrong Address

The most common reason is an outdated address. IGNOU sends documents to the address registered during admission.

  1. Solution: Check your registered address on the IGNOU admission portal. If the post was returned undelivered, it goes back to the IGNOU Headquarters (SED Department).

Reason 2: Postal Delay or Loss

Sometimes the local postman might miss the delivery.

  1. Solution: Visit your nearest Post Office with your ID proof and ask if there is a parcel from "IGNOU New Delhi".

Reason 3: Unclaimed Return

If the packet returns to IGNOU, you have to contact them to send it again.

  1. Email: convocations@ignou.ac.in or bdresult@ignou.ac.in
  2. Phone: 011-29572211 (Student Evaluation Division)


Difference Between Provisional Certificate & Original Degree

Students often get confused between the two certificates they receive.



Document

When do you get it?

Utility

Provisional Certificate

Sent automatically by post with the Marksheet after passing.

Valid proof of passing until the Convocation is held. Can be used for jobs/further studies.

Original Degree

Awarded during the Convocation Ceremony (usually next year).

The final legal document of your qualification.

Note: You do not need to pay any separate fee for the Marksheet and Provisional Certificate. It is included in your course fee. However, you will have to pay a fee (approx Rs. 600) later to register for the Convocation to get the Original Degree.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I collect my marksheet directly from IGNOU Head Office (Maidan Garhi)?

Yes. If you live in Delhi or need it urgently, you can visit the Student Evaluation Division (SED) at IGNOU HQ. You must carry your IGNOU ID card and a written application.


2. Is the Provisional Certificate valid for Govt Jobs?

Yes, absolutely. The Provisional Certificate is a valid legal document proving you have passed the course. It is accepted for all government jobs (UPSC, SSC, Banking) and higher education admissions until your Original Degree is issued.


3. My Grade Card is completed but dispatch status says "Record Not Found". Why?

"Record Not Found" usually means the dispatch process hasn't started yet. Wait for at least 15-20 days after your grade card completion. If it persists beyond 2 months, contact your Regional Centre.


4. Do I need to apply for the Marksheet?

No, you do not need to fill any form. The process is automatic once all subjects are completed in the system.


5. What if I have lost my Original Marksheet?

You can apply for a Duplicate Marksheet. You will need to fill a prescribed form, pay a fee (via Demand Draft), and submit an affidavit stating that the original is lost.