IGNOU BANC-114 Assignment 2026-27
Anthropology of India
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 11 Nov 2026, 08:57 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 19 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BANC-114 assignment front page →| Course code | BANC-114 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Anthropology of India |
| Programme | Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) Anthropology (BSCANH)BSCANH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BANC 114/ASST/TMA/July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Sat, 19 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BANC-114 assignment
The BANC-114 assignment covers the anthropological study of India, including villages, tribal issues, population diversity, social concepts and fieldwork.
There are three assignments worth 100 marks in total. Assignment I has two essay questions of about 500 words each. Assignment II has two short notes of about 250 words each and five answers of about 75 words each. Assignment III has two practical-based questions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment I (a) | 20 | Discuss how anthropology approaches the study of Indian villages. |
| Assignment I (b) | 20 | Describe land alienation and indebtedness affecting tribes in India. |
| Assignment II, short notes (a) | 10 | Write a short note on the diversity of India's population. |
| Assignment II, short notes (b) | 10 | Outline constitutional protections for Scheduled Tribes. |
| Assignment II, brief answers (a) | 2 | Explain the concept of Purushartha. |
| Assignment II, brief answers (b) | 2 | Explain the Nature-Man-Spirit Complex. |
| Assignment II, brief answers (c) | 2 | Write briefly about Dalit women. |
| Assignment II, brief answers (d) | 2 | Explain urban anthropology. |
| Assignment II, brief answers (e) | 2 | Summarise B. S. Guha's racial classification. |
| Assignment III (a) | 20 | Explain what anthropological fieldwork means and why it is undertaken. |
| Assignment III (b) | 10 | Discuss the considerations involved in conducting ethnographic research. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer every question in all three assignments.
- Write the answers by hand and in your own words.
- Keep answers approximately within the word limits specified for each category.
- Include an introduction and conclusion in the essay-type answers.
- Submit the completed assignment to the coordinator of your Learner Support Centre within the stipulated time.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy if possible.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June TEE); 31 October 2027 (December TEE). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of BANC-114?
The course is titled Anthropology of India.
How many marks and how much weightage does the assignment carry?
The three assignments total 100 marks and carry 30% weightage.
Are all BANC-114 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. The booklet says to answer all questions in all sections.
What are the word limits for the assignment?
Assignment I answers are about 500 words each. In Assignment II, the short notes are about 250 words each and the brief answers about 75 words each. No word limit is printed for Assignment III.
When is the assignment due?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF gives different dates by admission batch, so dates can differ by session.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your Learner Support Centre and retain the receipt.
Other IGNOU BSCANH assignments
- BANC-101: Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- BANC-102: Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- BANC-103: Archaeological Anthropology
- BANC-104: Human Origin and Evolution
- BANC-105: Tribes and Peasants in India
- BANC-106: Human Ecology: Biological and Cultural Dimensions
- BANC-107: Biological Diversity in Human Populations
- BANC-108: Theories of Culture and Society
- BANC-109: Human Growth and Development
- BANC-110: Research Methods
- BANC-111: Human Population Genetics
- BANC-112: Anthropology in Practice
- BANC-113: Forensic Anthropology
- BANE-141: Physiological Anthropology
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.