IGNOU BBGLA-135 Assignment 2026-27
Modern Indian Language – Bengali
Last updated by IGNOU: 04 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 25 Oct 2026, 04:25 am.
| Course code | BBGLA-135 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Modern Indian Language – Bengali |
| Programme | B.A. General (BAG)BAG(CBCS), MIL |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | BBGLA - 135/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Bengali |
About the BBGLA-135 assignment
The BBGLA-135 assignment covers the full Modern Indian Language – Bengali course. It assesses your understanding and critical appreciation of Bengali language, literary history, poetry, prose and cultural topics. Answers should show your own understanding rather than reproduce passages from the study material.
This is one Tutor Marked Assignment worth 100 marks, and all questions are compulsory. Section A has four short introductions within 150 words each. Section B has four answers of 200–300 words each, carrying 10 marks each. Section C has two answers within 500 words each, carrying 20 marks each. The Section A marks are unclear in the supplied text.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A (a) | — | Describe five characteristics of ancient Bengali. |
| Section A (b) | — | Write a short introduction to the Vaishnava poet Chandidas. |
| Section A (c) | — | Introduce the earliest inhabitants of Bengal. |
| Section A (d) | — | Write a short introduction to the fourth listed topic, whose name is not legible in the supplied PDF text. |
| Section B, Question 1 | 10 | Identify the period of ancient Bengali literature and discuss the discovery and details of a work from that period. |
| Section B, Question 2 | 10 | Explain Bengali nursery rhymes and describe their characteristics with examples. |
| Section B, Question 3 | 10 | Describe Nabaneeta Dev Sen’s journey into the forest after being dropped at the forest office by Phukan’s car. |
| Section B, Question 4 | 10 | Discuss how the prescribed poem celebrates people who are deprived and marginalised in society. |
| Section C, Question 5 | 20 | Describe the portrayal of the Charak festival in the prescribed prose sketch. |
| Section C, Question 6 | 20 | Discuss Indra Mitra’s account of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar caring for suffering people during his childhood. |
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
- Include your enrolment number, name, address, programme title and code, course title and code, study centre and date on the first page.
- Write the assignment in your own handwriting on foolscap-size paper and fasten all pages securely.
- Put the relevant question number beside every answer and attempt all questions.
- Use your own words, organise your points logically and do not copy passages from the course units.
- Stay within the stated word limits; essay answers should have an introduction and a conclusion.
- Present the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit at your Study Centre or upload one PDF file for this assignment through the link on the Regional Centre website; retain a copy.
- Submit on time, since assignment submission is required before you can appear in the examination.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam; July 2026 session); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam; January 2027 session).
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BBGLA-135 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for BBGLA-135?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
Are all BBGLA-135 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. All questions must be attempted: four short introductions in Section A, four questions in Section B and two questions in Section C.
What are the word limits for this assignment?
Section A requires short introductions within 150 words each, Section B requires answers of 200–300 words each, and Section C requires answers within 500 words each.
Where should I submit the BBGLA-135 assignment?
Submit it at your Study Centre or as one PDF file through the submission link on your Regional Centre website. Keep a copy of the completed assignment.
What are the BBGLA-135 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF associates these dates with the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively.
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