IGNOU Releases December 2025 TEE Admit Card — Important Details for Students
IGNOU has officially released the admit cards for the December 2025 Term-End Examinations (TEE). Students from undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and other ODL/Online programmes can now access and download their hall tickets through the university’s official website. This update comes as a major relief for learners preparing for the upcoming exams.
🔹 Latest Update: Admit Cards Available & Exam Dates Confirmed
- The December 2025 TEE admit cards are now live on both the main IGNOU website and the student portal.
- According to the published exam date sheet, the TEE will start on 1 December 2025 and end on 14 January 2026.
- Exams will be held daily in two sessions:
• Morning: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Afternoon/Evening: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM - With the admit cards released ahead of time, students can verify their information, arrange travel, and prepare properly for their exam schedule.
✅ Who Should Download — Eligibility & Programmes Covered
The admit card release applies to all learners who submitted exam forms for December 2025 TEE. This includes students enrolled in a variety of programmes under IGNOU — such as BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BCA, MA, MSc, MCA, diploma courses and others.
Whether you study in ODL mode or through online courses, if you have registered for the December 2025 exams, you’re eligible to download your hall ticket now.
📥 Step-by-Step: How to Download Your IGNOU December 2025 Admit Card
Here’s a simple guide for students to download their hall tickets:
- Visit the official IGNOU website: ignou.ac.in.
- Alternatively, access the student portal via Samarth Portal: ignou.samarth.edu.in.
- On the homepage or in the “Announcements / Examination” section, look for the link titled “Hall Ticket / Admit Card – December 2025 TEE”.
- Click the link — you will be redirected to the hall ticket download portal.
- Enter your Enrollment Number and Programme Details (as used during registration), then click “Submit.”
- Your admit card will appear — download the PDF and take a printout.
Note: The portal uses student login credentials created when you registered for the exam form earlier. If you used only registration but did not fill the exam form, admit card will not be generated.
🧾 What Your Hall Ticket Will Contain — Important Details to Verify
Once you download your admit card, make sure to check the following details carefully. Corrections (if needed) should be reported immediately through your regional centre.
- Your Name (as per registration)
- Enrollment / Registration number
- Course / Programme Name and Code
- Exam Centre Address & Code
- Exam Date(s) and Shift Timings
- Roll Number / Control Number
- Photograph and Signature (if applicable)
- Instructions for the exam day and Candidate’s Declaration
A hall ticket is an official document — entry to the examination hall will not be allowed without it.
📄 What to Carry on Exam Day — Essentials & Restrictions
On the day of the exam, students must carry:
- Printed copy of the hall ticket (hard copy) — mandatory for entry.
- A valid photo ID — such as IGNOU identity card, Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, or any government-issued ID accepted by IGNOU.
Important restrictions and guidelines:
- Most exam centres do not provide storage for personal items such as bags, mobile phones, or other belongings. Candidates are responsible for their personal items.
- No change of examination centre will be allowed — students must appear at the centre allotted and mentioned in the hall ticket.
- Parking facilities or vehicle arrangement may not be available — accordingly plan your commute well in advance.
📝 Important Instructions & Cautions for Students
- After downloading, verify all personal and exam-related details — name spellings, programme code, exam centre, date and time, etc. If there is any discrepancy, contact your regional centre immediately.
- It is strongly recommended to print and keep multiple copies of the admit card — one for exam hall and one personal copy for backup.
- Plan to reach the exam centre well before reporting time. Do not rely on last-minute travel plans.
- Familiarize yourself with the exam centre location in advance, especially if travelling to a new city or region.
- Students appearing for multiple courses should check the date sheet carefully to avoid clashes — plan your schedule accordingly.
ℹ️ Why This Release Matters — Importance of TEE & Admit Cards for Students
For many distance-learning / ODL students under IGNOU, Term-End Examinations (TEE) are the primary milestones that determine completion of individual courses, semesters, and ultimately, degrees. The timely release of admit cards reflects that IGNOU is prepared to conduct the exam smoothly, and provides candidates sufficient notice to prepare logistics. Given the widespread geography of IGNOU’s study centres across India (and even abroad), early availability helps manage travel, exam-centre allocation and documentation.
Moreover, violations — such as arriving without a hall ticket, mismatched data, late arrival, or missing ID — can lead to disqualification. Hence, the hall ticket release is arguably the most critical step preceding the exam. The official notice issued by IGNOU’s Student Evaluation Division (SED) states that hall tickets are available via the Samarth Portal and that no exam-centre change requests will be entertained.
🔎 What to Do If You Face Issues — Troubleshooting & Support
Sometimes, students may face difficulties downloading the hall ticket (server overload, wrong credentials, missing login, etc.). Here’s what you should do:
- Double-check that you have submitted the exam form for December 2025 TEE — hall tickets are only generated for students who applied.
- Use correct enrollment number and other login credentials. Avoid typos.
- If portal is overloaded, wait and retry after some time — high traffic is common.
- If the admit card doesn’t show up despite correct login and past registrations, contact your regional centre or IGNOU helpline for support. Many of such issues may be due to processing delays.
- For any corrections (name, ID, course code, centre, etc.), report immediately to avoid problems on exam day.
🧑🎓 Tips for Students Preparing for December 2025 TEE
Since exams begin soon, here are some practical tips for students to ensure smooth preparation and exam-day experience:
- Make a list of all courses you have registered for — check the date sheet carefully, note the exam dates, shift timings, and plan your study schedule accordingly.
- Print at least two copies of your hall ticket now; keep one in a safe folder and another ready for the exam day.
- Check identity proof validity (Aadhaar, IGNOU ID, etc.) — ensure details match with your hall ticket.
- Plan your travel to the examination centre well in advance — especially if you live far from your study centre or need to travel across cities.
- Keep a copy of IGNOU’s exam-day guidelines (available on the notices page) handy to avoid last-minute confusion.
📰 Official Statements & Notifications From IGNOU
According to the official notice issued by IGNOU SED on 24 November 2025: the hall ticket/admit card for December 2025 TEE has been uploaded on the Samarth Portal and students who have applied for the exam can download the admit card using their login credentials.
The notice also states clearly that no request for change of exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances — students must appear at the centre allotted and mentioned in the hall ticket.
Furthermore, many exam centres — especially those hosted in colleges or institutions — may not provide storage for personal belongings (bags, mobile phones) or parking facilities, so students are advised to plan accordingly.
✅ Final Words — What Students Should Do Right Now
If you have registered for the December 2025 TEE, your next immediate step should be:
- Visit the IGNOU official website or Samarth Portal
- Download and print your admit card without delay
- Verify all details carefully — especially name, course, exam centre, date & shift
- Keep a copy of your ID ready (Aadhaar / IGNOU card / valid government ID)
- Plan your travel and exam-day logistics well ahead
The release of the admit cards is the official green signal for December 2025 TEE — make sure you take action now so that there’s no last-minute rush or avoidable confusion. Good luck for your exams!
