IGNOU December 2025 Exam Date Sheet (Tentative) Out Now
Good news for students! IGNOU has shared the tentative exam timetable for the December 2025 Term-End Exams (TEE). This schedule helps you see your course codes, exam dates, and timings in advance. With this, you can plan your studies, complete assignments, and avoid exam clashes. The notice was released on 18 August 2025 and is clearly marked as tentative. It also explains important rules about exam groups, how exam clashes will be managed, and which subjects will have MCQ/OMR-based papers.
What is the IGNOU Exam Date Sheet?
The IGNOU Exam Date Sheet is the timetable that shows the date, day, and time of each exam. For the December 2025 Term-End Exams, there are two sessions – morning from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and evening from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Since this is only a tentative schedule, the dates may change. Students should keep checking the official website for updates and use this timetable to plan their revision in a proper way.
Quick Highlights (at a glance)
- Status
- Exam Sessions
- Morning: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Examination Form
- Clash Policy
- Courses from the same group
- Backlog courses from different years
- Courses from different programmes
- Courses from different specialisations under MP programmes
- Reporting Errors
- Paper Pattern
- Some courses will follow MCQ/OMR pattern
- A few courses will have a descriptive exam format
- Special Note for Languages
- Practical Exams
Why this matters (and how to use it)
The IGNOU Exam Date Sheet helps students in many ways. It shows the exact exam date and session for each course code. With this, students can plan their studies week by week and prepare in an organised way. If someone has many courses, the date sheet helps them check for possible overlaps. It also shows whether the exam will be in MCQ/OMR format or descriptive format, so students can prepare accordingly. Even though it is a tentative schedule, it is the best guide to start preparing for the December 2025 Term-End Exams (TEE).
General conditions you must meet
- Valid Registration
- Assignment Submission
- Minimum Study Period
- Eligibility Note
Clash handling: When change requests are not accepted
IGNOU has clearly explained when clash change requests will not be accepted. If your exams are from the same group (Group 1 to 6), they will be on the same date and time. If you have backlog courses from different years, or if your courses belong to different programmes, no changes will be made. Also, in MP programmes, exams of different specialisations cannot be shifted. In these cases, clashes are already expected, so changes will not be approved. For any other error, students must report it before 25 August 2025 in the given format to the official email. After this date, no requests will be accepted.
Understanding Groups (Legacy programmes)
For many old Bachelor’s and related courses, IGNOU holds exams in groups. These are marked as Group-1 to Group-6, and each group has certain course codes. All the courses in one group are scheduled on the same date and time. This means if you have two subjects from the same group, their exams will be held together. Such cases are normal and are not counted as errors or clashes.
CBCS Groups (Bachelor’s & Honours – discipline clusters)
- Group-Wise Exams
- Number of Groups
- Same Date & Time
- Clash Policy
FYUP (Undergraduate) grouping
The notice also explains the FYUP grouping system. All subjects are divided into five groups. A student can pick three subjects, but only one from each group. Exams for these FYUP courses are held group-wise on the same date and time. Because of this rule, no request to change exam dates will be accepted.
Paper pattern: MCQ/OMR and special combinations
Some courses in IGNOU will have exams in MCQ/OMR format. For example, BSHF101, FST01 (BDP/BTS/BCA/BSW), PCO1 (CBS/DVAPFV/DDT/DMT/DWM), and a few CBCS courses like BEVAE181, BSSS183.
There are also special paired exams. For example, MPH002 with MPH003 and MPH013 with MPH014 will be held together in one session. Both will have separate papers and answer sheets, but the time given will be 1 hour 30 minutes for each (total 3 hours).
Some courses like BNS041 and BNS042 will follow the descriptive exam pattern.
Students should always check the Paper Pattern section in the date sheet to know the exam style and time. This will help in planning practice and choosing the right type of mock tests.
Important dates and sessions to note
- Notice Date
The tentative date sheet was published on 18 August 2025.
- Reporting Errors
Students can report mistakes (not related to same-group clashes) until 25 August 2025 through the official email in the given format.
- Exam Sessions
- Morning: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Exam Window
Exams will begin from 1 December 2025, continue throughout December, and some will extend into early January 2026.
- Importance
These details are part of the official schedule and will help students plan their studies and revision.
Sample snapshot from the timetable (for orientation only)
The exams will begin from 1 December 2025. For example, on 1 December (Monday), the morning session includes papers like MS01, BHC005, MER001, PHE11, and others. In the evening, papers such as MEG01, BLI011, BANC101, and more will be held. On 2 December (Tuesday), morning exams include MS08, BHC006, FST01, MPH001, and others, while the evening session has MUD002, MAL001, MMPC008, and more. On 3 December (Wednesday), morning papers are MS02, MAW002, BPSE212, etc., and the evening session includes MCS231, BPY010, and others. This is just a small example. Students must always check the official PDF for their exact course codes and dates.
How to check your exams in the IGNOU Exam Date Sheet (step-by-step)
- Open the tentative date sheet PDF and search for your programme code (like BA, BCOMG, MEG, MTTM).
- Find your course codes under the date and session columns (Morning or Evening).
- Note the day, time, and exam type (MCQ/OMR or descriptive).
- Check if your courses belong to a group (Legacy, CBCS, or FYUP).
- If two of your courses are on the same date and time and are from the same group, it is by design and cannot be changed.
- If you notice any other error, report it before 25 August 2025 using the format and email given in the notice.
- Keep a calendar of your exam dates and prepare a topic-wise study plan.
- Stay updated, as this is only a tentative schedule.
All these points are clearly mentioned in the official notice and timetable.
Who should report discrepancies—and how?
Students should report only real mistakes in the date sheet that are not part of the non-consideration cases (like same-group courses, backlog papers, different programmes, or different specialisations).
The report must be sent in the given format (Sl. No., Enrolment No., Programme, and the course codes that fall on the same date and time).
Send this report to the official email mentioned in the notice before 25 August 2025. After this date, no requests will be accepted.
This rule is clearly explained in the date sheet to keep the exam schedule fair and transparent.
Tips to prepare using the IGNOU Exam Date Sheet
- Start backward planning: Count weeks from your first paper and assign weekly targets.
- Match study depth to pattern: For MCQ/OMR courses, practise objective questions; for descriptive courses, write timed answers.
- Finish assignments early: Assignment submission is a prerequisite for exam eligibility wherever applicable.
- Simulate time: Practise in 3-hour blocks (or 1.5 hours per paired paper, if applicable) to build writing speed.
- Avoid last-minute clash stress: If you have many courses within the same group, plan your attempt strategy and revision order early.
Final note
The IGNOU Exam Date Sheet for December 2025 gives students an early guide for the Term-End Exams. You can use it to plan better, practise as per the exam type, and complete assignments on time. Learn the grouping rules so you are not surprised if two subjects fall on the same date. If you find any genuine mistake (not part of the non-consideration rules), report it before 25 August 2025 using the given format and email. Keep preparing regularly, follow updates, and you will be ready to face the exams with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) Is the IGNOU Exam Date Sheet final?
No. It is tentative. IGNOU can change dates/sessions. Keep checking official updates and plan accordingly.
2) My two exams are on the same date and time. Can I get a change?
If the clash is due to same group courses, backlog from different years, different programmes, or different specialisations in MP programmes, change requests are not accepted. For other discrepancies, report them by 25 August 2025 in the given format to the official email.
3) Are some papers MCQ/OMR?
Yes. The notice lists several programmes/courses that follow MCQ/OMR. A few specified courses (e.g., BNS041, BNS042) are descriptive. Check your course code in the notice.
4) What are the exam timings?
Morning: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM; Evening: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM. Your paper will be in one of these sessions.
5) How do I report an error in the date sheet?
Use the specified format (Sl. No., Enrolment No., Programme, and the course codes that clash) and email it by 25 August 2025 to the address given in the notice. Requests after that date are not accepted.