Many DU SOL Students Are Seeing ‘Incomplete’ Even After Submitting IA, New Notice Brings Relief

A growing number of DU SOL students have recently been dealing with the same frustrating situation — completing their Internal Assessment (IA), only to later see the portal still showing the status as “Incomplete.”

For many students, the confusion started quietly at first. Some assumed the portal simply needed time to update. Others refreshed the page repeatedly, logged in again from different devices, or checked with classmates to compare statuses.

But as more students began reporting the same issue, concern started spreading quickly across student groups and online discussions.

Now, a fresh notice from the School of Open Learning, University of Delhi has finally addressed several of these IA-related problems directly — including the “Incomplete” status issue that many students were worried about.

DU SOL Announces IA Portal Window for Students Facing Issues

According to the latest notice issued on May 20, 2026, the IA portal will reopen from 27 May 2026 to 5 June 2026 for undergraduate students facing specific IA-related problems.

This update is especially important because many students feared they could lose marks or face academic issues due to technical glitches beyond their control.

The reopening window will cover students facing problems such as:

• Auto submit during IA
• Assessment completed but portal showing “Incomplete”
• Missing papers
• Skipped IA issues

One important detail is now drawing attention among students. The university has officially acknowledged that these issues exist, which is bringing some relief to students who were unsure whether their case would even be considered.

Why the “Incomplete” Status Created Panic

Interestingly, the biggest fear among students was not just the technical error itself — it was the uncertainty around what it meant academically.

Many students had already:

• attempted all questions
• completed the IA within time
• clicked submit properly
• and even seen score pages afterward

Yet later, the portal still displayed “Incomplete.”

That immediately triggered questions like:

• Was the IA actually submitted?
• Will marks be counted?
• Do students need to reattempt the paper?
• Was the attempt lost completely?
• Can this affect semester results?

For students already managing semester exam pressure, this became mentally exhausting very quickly.

Auto Submission Issues Also Added to the Confusion

This is where things became even more stressful.

Some students reported that their IA got auto-submitted unexpectedly while attempting the test. According to the notice, switching windows during the examination may trigger automatic submission.

The university has specifically warned students not to switch tabs or windows while giving the IA because the system may interpret that action incorrectly.

However, many students only understood this after facing problems themselves.

As discussions spread online, students began comparing experiences and trying to understand whether their attempts were still valid.

Students Are Being Told to Verify Every Paper Carefully

One major instruction from the notice is now becoming extremely important for students.

DU SOL has advised students to check their admit cards carefully and ensure that IA has been attempted for every paper mentioned there.

The notice specifically says students should make sure they have completed IA for at least seven papers wherever applicable.

This detail matters because some students are now realizing:

• certain papers are missing
• some subjects never appeared
• or previously attempted papers are not reflecting correctly

For many students, this has shifted attention toward manually verifying every subject instead of assuming the portal is accurate automatically.

Multiple Courses Covered Under the IA Window

The reopening applies to several undergraduate courses, including:

• B.Com (Hons)
• B.Com Programme
• B.A. (Hons) English
• B.A. (Hons) Political Science
• B.A. (Hons) Economics
• BMS
• BBA-FIA
• Various B.A. Programme combinations

Because the issue affects students across multiple streams, discussions around the IA portal have become much larger than a single course-specific concern.

Students Are Now Taking Screenshots More Seriously

One thing many students previously ignored is now becoming standard advice across student communities — always keep proof after submission.

The notice clearly advises students to take screenshots of their IA scores after completing the assessment and preserve them until semester results are declared.

This instruction is getting a lot of attention because students who already faced “Incomplete” errors now realize how important submission proof can become later.

Many students are now:

• saving screenshots
• recording submission confirmations
• downloading score pages
• and preserving login details carefully

The trust in the portal has clearly become weaker after repeated technical complaints.

Students Are Also Discussing Device and Internet Problems

Another important point from the notice involves device usage.

DU SOL has advised students to:

• use Desktop or Laptop if possible
• maintain stable internet connectivity
• avoid switching devices during the test
• and log in from only one device at a time

This has started another wave of discussions because many students attempt IA through phones with unstable internet connections or changing networks.

Several users are now wondering whether poor connectivity may have contributed to their incomplete status issue earlier.

Two Attempts Rule Is Giving Some Students Relief

One positive detail many students are noticing is that the university allows up to two attempts per paper for IA.

Out of those attempts, the best score will be considered.

This has reduced panic slightly for students who feared their earlier technical issue permanently damaged their performance.

At the same time, many students are now carefully planning when to attempt the IA again during the reopening window instead of rushing immediately.

What Students Should Do Before the Portal Reopens

As the 27 May reopening date approaches, students are being advised to:

• verify all papers mentioned in the admit card
• check whether any subject is marked incomplete
• arrange stable internet beforehand
• avoid multiple-device login attempts
• and preserve all screenshots after submission

One thing many readers may overlook is that technical issues often become harder to resolve later if students do not maintain proof properly.

That is exactly why screenshot preservation is now being repeated so frequently.

What Happens Next

Over the next few days, discussions around IA issues are likely to increase even further as students prepare to reattempt pending or problematic papers.

Many students will continue checking whether their old submissions update automatically, while others may choose to attempt the IA again entirely during the reopening period.

For now, the biggest takeaway is clear: DU SOL has officially opened another opportunity for students facing IA-related technical problems — especially those who completed the assessment but were still left staring at the frustrating “Incomplete” status afterward.