IGNOU BANE-143 Assignment 2026-27
Tribal Cultures of India
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 12 Nov 2026, 08:54 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Thu, 17 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BANE-143 assignment front page →| Course code | BANE-143 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Tribal Cultures of India |
| Programme | Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) Anthropology (BSCANH)BSCANH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BANE 143/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) | Thu, 17 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BANE-143 assignment
The BANE-143 assignment covers tribal communities in India, tribal studies, social issues, forest policies and ethnographic research.
It has three sections worth 100 marks in total. Assignment I has two essay questions; Assignment II has two short-note questions and five brief questions; Assignment III has two practical questions based on a research synopsis. All questions are compulsory.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment I (a) | 20 | Define tribes and discuss particularly vulnerable groups in India. |
| Assignment I (b) | 20 | Examine Indian tribal monographs from the constructive and evaluative phases. |
| Assignment II, short note (a) | 10 | Summarise migration and indebtedness issues affecting tribes in India. |
| Assignment II, short note (b) | 10 | Evaluate colonial forest policies and their effects on tribes, using examples. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (a) | 2 | Discuss education in relation to tribal women. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (b) | 2 | Discuss displacement and rehabilitation. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (c) | 2 | Write briefly about the Jharkhand movement. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (d) | 2 | Explain the connection between M.N. Srinivas and Sanskritisation. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (e) | 2 | Write briefly about customary law. |
| Assignment III (a) | 20 | Prepare an ethnographic research synopsis for a nomadic community, explaining the study unit and the research's relevance. |
| Assignment III (b) | 10 | Discuss data analysis and report writing for the proposed research synopsis. |
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 sections and write the answers in your own words.
- Handwrite the completed assignment and submit it within the stipulated time.
- Use approximately 500 words for each Assignment I answer, 250 words for each short note and 75 words for each brief answer in Assignment II.
- Give essay answers an introduction and conclusion, and present your points logically and neatly.
- Submit the assignment to the Learner Support Centre coordinator, obtain a receipt and keep it.
- If possible, retain a photocopy of the submitted assignment.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for BANE-143?
The printed code is BANE 143/ASST/TMA/July 2026 and January 2027.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a 30% weightage in the course result.
Do I have to answer every question?
Yes. The assignment asks students to answer all questions in all three sections.
What are the word limits for BANE-143?
Assignment I answers are about 500 words each. Assignment II short notes are about 250 words each, and its brief answers are about 75 words each.
What are the submission dates?
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 instead lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 admission batch and 30 September 2027 for the January 2027 batch. Dates can differ by session.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your Learner Support Centre and obtain a receipt.
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- 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
- BANC-114: Anthropology of India
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