IGNOU Division Improvement Exam 2026: The 2% Rule Explained
IGNOU allows division improvement only if you fall short by 2% or less of a higher division. Learn eligibility, fees, and which exams you can reappear in.
Once you pass an IGNOU course (40% UG, 50% PG), you cannot reappear to boost your CGPA unless you qualify under the narrow Division Improvement provision. This facility is restricted to graduates who completed their entire programme but fall short by 2% or less of a higher division.
Eligibility
- Bachelor's or Master's graduates who completed the full programme.
- Fall short by 2% or less of: 2nd Division, 1st Division (60%), or 55% overall in Master's (for UGC NET eligibility).
Rules
- Reappear in theory Term-End Examinations only.
- Improvement is prohibited in practicals, projects, and assignments.
- Submit offline Improvement Form with Rs 500 per course Demand Draft payable at New Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reappear in IGNOU exams to improve my division?
Only if you fall short by 2% or less of a higher division, and only in theory exams. Practicals, projects, and assignments cannot be improved.
How much does IGNOU division improvement cost?
Rs 500 per course via Demand Draft payable at New Delhi.
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"I was at 58.5% and needed 60% for 1st division. Used the improvement exam to cross the threshold."
Written by IGNOU graduate (BAEGH), currently pursuing MEG & MCAOL. Our content is sourced from official IGNOU channels and reviewed for accuracy. Editorial policy
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