IGNOU DECE Project December 2025 – DECE-04 Guidelines & Submission

For DECE students only (DECE-04 Project Work). The Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education (DECE) has four courses — DECE-1, DECE-2, DECE-3 and DECE-4 (Project Work). DECE-04 is hands-on: you will work with children (age 3–6 yrs) in a real pre-school setting and document what you do, not just what you read.

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What’s New for 2025 (According to Updated IGNOU Guidelines)

• New structure effective from January 2025: 30 days of mandatory preschool field work divided into three phases.
• Video evidence: 50 short videos (around 5 minutes each) of activities you personally conduct in a preschool environment.
• Submission format: One hard-copy project file and one pendrive containing all 50 activity videos.
• Updated annexures (2025 format): Revised Annexure 1A, Annexure 1B, and Annexure 7 must be attached to every project file.

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Structure of the 30-Day Project Work

• Phase 1 (5 days): Observation of preschool environment with daily notes and a summary report.
• Phase 2 (20 days): Conduct 30 activities – one per day for 10 days, then two per day for the next 10 days – recording each as a short video.
• Phase 3 (5 days): Plan one week’s curriculum and conduct 20 activities (four per day) with supporting videos.

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Components of the DECE-04 Project File

1. Cover page – include name, enrolment no., programme (DECE), study centre, RC, and TEE session (December 2025).
2. Table of contents
3. Phase 1: Observation notes + summary report.
4. Phase 2: 30 activity plans + 30 activity reports.
5. Phase 3: Weekly curriculum plan + 20 activity plans + 20 activity reports.
6. Video index page: a list of 50 YouTube links (Public or Unlisted only, not Private).
7. Annexures (2025 formats):
   • Certificate of Original Work – Annexure 1A (revised)
   • Self-Declaration by Learner – Annexure 1B (revised)
   • Guide’s Qualification and Experience – Annexure 7
   • Other forms as prescribed in the DECE manual (Attendance sheet, permission letter etc.)
8. Guide’s Assessment Sheet / Signature

Pendrive: Label it with your name and enrolment number. It must contain all 50 videos in numbered folders matching the index. Do not delete any video until results are declared.

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Who Can Be a Project Guide?

The guide must be a qualified preschool or nursery teacher with at least one year of experience working with children aged 3–6 years. Recognized qualifications include:

• M.A./B.A. in Home Science or Child Development
• Diploma/PG Diploma in ECCE or Nursery Training
• B.Ed. with experience in preschool education
• Experienced Anganwadi workers with ECCE training

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Submission Details – IGNOU DECE Project December 2025

• Mode: Hard-copy Project File + Pendrive (videos) in one parcel.
• Address: DECE Project File Room No. 19, Block 3, Project Cell Student Evaluation Division (SED) IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
• Last Date for TEE December 2025: 15 December 2025 (for January 2025 batch). July 2025 admission batches will submit before 15 May 2026 for TEE June 2026.

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How to Register & Upload Your DECE Project Online

1. Visit the official submission portal at igdece.ignouonline.ac.in.
2. Click Register if you are a new user and fill in Enrolment No., Name, Email, Mobile, upload photo & IGNOU ID card, accept the undertaking, and submit.
3. Login and upload your Project PDF (the first page must list your 50 YouTube links).
4. Click Submit and save your Acknowledgement Slip for future reference.

Alternatively: if you already have a registered account on the portal, you can log in directly and start from the upload step.

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Video Recording Checklist

• Each video should be around 5 minutes long and clearly show you conducting the activity.
• Must be recorded in a real preschool setting – no online or home-based activities are allowed.
• Child faces should not be shown (front view); use side or back angles or blur effects.
• Upload videos to YouTube as Public or Unlisted (not Private).
• Keep videos live until results are officially declared.

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Evaluation & Mark Distribution

• Guide Assessment: 30 %
• IGNOU Evaluator Assessment: 70 %

The final grade appears under DECE-04 Project Work on your IGNOU Grade Card.

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FAQs – IGNOU DECE Project 2025

Q1. What is the last date to submit the DECE-04 Project for TEE December 2025? 15 December 2025 for January 2025 batch students. For July 2025 admissions, submission is expected by 15 May 2026. Q2. Can I record activities at home with children I know? No. All activities must be conducted in an authorized preschool or childcare center. Q3. Do I need to upload the project online if I send the hard copy? Yes. The university requires both – physical submission and a soft copy uploaded through the official portal at deceproject.ignouonline.ac.in. Q4. Where can I find official instructions and updated formats? Refer to the official DECE Guidelines 2025 PDF issued by IGNOU’s School of Continuing Education. Q5. Can I submit my project through post or courier? Yes. You may send it via Registered Post or Speed Post to the Student Evaluation Division (SED) address at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.

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Tip: Follow the official DECE 2025 guidelines and manual carefully to avoid rejection or delay in evaluation. Always keep copies of your project and video files safely until results are declared.