Internal Assessment

Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA)

Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) is a key internal assessment tool under the NIOS Open & Distance Learning (ODL) system, supporting learning and evaluation.

• 1 TMA per subject
• Mandatory for Stream-I learners
• 20% of theory marks per subject
• TMA questions available:
  • In booklet form
  • On NIOS official website

Submission Guidelines

• Online submission only (Learner Dashboard)
• Offline submission not allowed
• Submit as per notified schedule
• Holiday/weekend deadline → next working day
• Incorrect TMA can be re-uploaded
• Allowed within 7 days of original upload

Late Submission

• Allowed with late fee per subject
• Within 1 month of result declaration
• Separate for April-May & Oct-Nov exams
• Online payment & submission only

Note: TMA submission is mandatory. Non-submission or non-compliance may affect result declaration.

Evaluation Process

• Evaluated by Subject Tutors at Study Centre (AI)
• Marks uploaded on NIOS portal
• No re-evaluation permitted