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TNOU Assignment 2026: Front Page Format and Submission Rules

Updated 2 October 2026 Assignments 4 min read

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) assignment submissions are conducted online through the student portal in PDF format under 5 MB per file. Assignments carry a maximum of 15 CIA marks based on the average of all submitted assignments, with one assignment required for every 2 credits. Project submissions for TEE August 2026 must be completed on or before 23 October 2026.

Key facts

Submission Portal TNOU Student Portal (tnouportal.in)
File Format PDF format only
File Size Limit Less than 5 MB
Assignment Assignment Allocation One assignment per 2 credits
Maximum CIA Weightage 15 Marks (Average of assignments)
TEE Aug 2026 Project Last Date 23 October 2026
Official TNOU page on tnouportal.in: login to TNOU student assignment portal
The official TNOU page on tnouportal.in — login to TNOU student assignment portal. Screenshot taken 2 October 2026; click to open it.

Header Details and Writing Rules

Students preparing assignments must include standard course details on their assignment cover pages or headers as specified in the assignment question paper format.

Assignment answers must be original and written in the student’s own words. Submissions that directly reproduce TNOU course materials will not be awarded marks.

  • Programme Code Number and Programme Name
  • Course Code and Course Name
  • Batch / Academic Session
  • Enrolment Number and Student Name
  • Assignment Number
  • Word limit for B.Ed assignments: approximately 500 words per question
  • Word limit for B.Sc Physics assignments: maximum 1,000 words per question
  • Credit rule: 1 assignment for every 2 credits
  • Internal assessment weightage: Maximum 15 marks calculated from the average of total assignments

Step-by-Step Online Assignment Submission Procedure

TNOU requires students to submit assignments online through its student automation portal.

  1. Open the TNOU student portal login page.
  2. Enter your valid enrolment number and click Login.
  3. Select the Online Assignments option to open the assignment dashboard.
  4. Click Search, or search by course name, year, or semester to view your required assignments list.
  5. Click Download next to the subject to download the official question paper.
  6. Prepare the assignment, scan it, and save it as a PDF file under 5 MB in size.
  7. Click the Upload button next to the course name.
  8. Click Choose File to select your PDF document and click Submit.
  9. Confirm that the status updates to Submitted.
  10. To review or re-upload a corrected file before the due date, open the Submitted Assignments tab and click Reupload.

Project Submission Deadline for TEE August 2026

Students appearing for the Term End Examination (TEE) August 2026 must complete and submit their Project work on or before 23 October 2026.

Projects submitted after 23 October 2026 will not be accepted or evaluated for the TEE August 2026 session.

TNOU has not published the general assignment submission deadline for the 2026 regular academic session on its site as of 02 October 2026.

Assignment question papers for various academic sessions can be downloaded directly from the university assignment portals:

TNOU Assignment Downloads by Session

Academic Session Portal Link
Academic Year 2025–2026 Academic Year 2025-26 assignment page
Calendar Year 2025 Calendar Year 2025 assignment page
Academic Year 2024–2025 Academic Year 2024-25 assignment page
Calendar Year 2024 Calendar Year 2024 assignment page
Academic Year 2023–2024 Academic Year 2023-24 assignment page
Calendar Year 2023 Calendar Year 2023 assignment page

Helpdesk and Support Contacts

For queries regarding online assignment uploading or technical issues on the portal, contact the Student Support Services Division (SSSD) or university support numbers:

  • SSSD Phone Support: 044-24306627
  • SSSD Mobile Support: 93459 13376
  • General University Contact: 044-24306600
  • For specific question paper clarification, contact your respective Programme Coordinator.
What you can do Official page
login to TNOU student assignment portal tnouportal.in/
download Academic Year 2025-26 assignments tnou.ac.in/AssignmentAca2025.php
download Calendar Year 2025 assignments tnou.ac.in/Assignment2025.php
download Academic Year 2024-25 assignments tnou.ac.in/AssignmentAca2024.php
download Calendar Year 2024 assignments tnou.ac.in/Assignment2024.php
download Academic Year 2023-24 assignments tnou.ac.in/AssignmentAca2023.php
download Calendar Year 2023 assignments tnou.ac.in/Assignment2023.php

Official documents (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

How many assignments must be submitted for each course at TNOU?

TNOU requires one assignment for every 2 credits of a course. The maximum CIA score awarded is 15 marks, derived from the average of total assignments.

What file size and format are accepted for uploading TNOU assignments online?

Assignments must be saved in PDF format and the file size must be less than 5 MB.

Can I re-upload an assignment if I submit the wrong file?

Yes. Students can navigate to the Submitted Assignments tab on the TNOU portal and click Reupload to submit a corrected PDF file before the closing deadline.

Will marks be given if assignment answers are copied from study materials?

No. Assignments that are direct reproductions of TNOU course materials will receive zero marks.

What is the project submission deadline for TEE August 2026?

Project reports for students appearing in TEE August 2026 must be submitted on or before 23 October 2026.

Sources

Written from the official TNOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.