Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) generally updates the assignment status depending on the submission schedule and evaluation process. While there isn’t a fixed date for the status update regarding the assignments, the status is normally updated within a few weeks to a few months after the submission of the assignment.

Here is a detailed overview of the process regarding the assignment status -

• Submission Phase - Students must submit their assignments by the deadline given for each academic session of every IGNOU program. For instance, for the January session, assignments are generally submitted by March or April, and for the July session, assignments are normally submitted by September or October.
• Evaluation Phase - Once the assignments are submitted, they are sent to the IGNOU evaluators to evaluate the assignments. This process can take a few weeks depending on the availability of evaluators and the number of submissions by the students.
• Updating Phase - After the evaluation process, the marks are compiled and uploaded to the IGNOU portal. This update of marks generally happens in batches and can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Normally, students can expect their assignment status to be updated by late May to June for the January session and by late November to December for the July session.
• Check the Status Online - Students can check the status of their assignments within the “Student Zone” section on the official IGNOU website. They need to log in with their enrollment number to view the status of their submitted assignments.

Delays may occur due to a variety of reasons such as a large number of submissions of the assignments, unforeseen circumstances, or administrative processes. Hence, students are highly advised to check the IGNOU website regularly for notifications and updates regarding the status of assignments.