IGNOU BANM-163 Assignment 2026-27
Tribal Cultures of India
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 12 Nov 2026, 08:55 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 30 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
From IGNOU's official date sheet dated 30 Oct 2026. IGNOU can still revise it: check your hall ticket for the final date and your exam centre.
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Make the BANM-163 assignment front page →| Course code | BANM-163 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Tribal Cultures of India |
| Programme | Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP)BSCFAN, BAM, BSCM, BAFEG, BAFHD, BAFSK, BAFUD, BAFHI, BAFEC, BAFPY, BAFPS, BAFPC, BAFPA, BAFSO, BAFJDM, BCOMF, BSCFBC, BSCFMT, BFSW, BAMSME, BSCFFSQM, BPAFHM, BAFFSM, BAFVTM, BFTTM, BAFEDU, BAFHSC |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BANM- 163/ASST/TMA/ July 2026- 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) | Wed, 30 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BANM-163 assignment
The BANM-163 assignment covers tribal communities in India, their history, constitutional safeguards, welfare, livelihoods and social changes. It also explores tribal studies, religion, magic and indigenous communities.
The assignment has two parts and 11 questions, all compulsory. Assignment I has two essay questions of about 500 words each. Assignment II has three short notes of about 250 words each and six answers of about 150 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment I (a) | 20 | Define tribes and discuss de-notified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes in India. |
| Assignment I (b) | 20 | Examine tribal monographs from the formative and analytical phases in India. |
| Assignment II, 250 words (a) | 10 | Discuss constitutional safeguards and welfare programmes for Scheduled Tribes in India. |
| Assignment II, 250 words (b) | 10 | Examine how globalisation has affected tribes in India. |
| Assignment II, 250 words (c) | 10 | Discuss, with examples, the effects of migration, land alienation, indebtedness and debt bondage on tribal populations. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (a) | 5 | Write briefly about the Santal revolt. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (b) | 5 | Describe tribal women's roles in agriculture and employment. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (c) | 5 | Write briefly about F.G. Bailey and the tribe-caste continuum. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (d) | 5 | Discuss issues related to liquor consumption among tribes. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (e) | 5 | Write briefly about religion and magic among tribes. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (f) | 5 | Write briefly about indigenous communities. |
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 both assignment parts, using your own words.
- Write the assignment by hand and submit it within the stipulated time.
- Keep answers approximately within the word limits of 500, 250 or 150 words for their respective categories.
- Include an introduction and conclusion in the essay-type answers.
- Submit the completed assignment to the coordinator of your learner support centre.
- Obtain and retain the submission receipt; keep a photocopy if possible.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; the PDF gives different dates for admission batches.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BANM-163 assignment for July 2026 and January 2027?
It is the tutor-marked assignment for Tribal Cultures of India, a four-credit minor course.
How many questions must I answer?
You must answer all 11 questions: two in Assignment I and nine in Assignment II.
What are the marks and weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a 30% weightage in the course's final result.
What are the word limits?
Assignment I answers are about 500 words each. Assignment II has three answers of about 250 words each and six of about 150 words each.
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 instead gives 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 admission batch and 30 September 2027 for the January 2027 batch; dates can differ by session.
Which mediums are available for BANM-163?
The official listing gives English and Hindi.
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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.