IGNOU BCOG-171 Assignment 2026-27
Principles of Micro Economics
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 24 Oct 2026, 04:25 am.
| Course code | BCOG-171 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Principles of Micro Economics |
| Programme | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)BBA, BCOMG, BCOMOL |
| School | School of Management Studies |
| Assignment code | BCOG-171/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 15 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BCOG-171 assignment
The BCOG-171 assignment covers all course blocks, including demand and supply, consumer behaviour, production, costs, market structures and wages. It also examines central economic problems and the distinction between microeconomics and macroeconomics.
The tutor-marked assignment has 14 compulsory questions across three sections. Section A contains five questions worth 10 marks each, Section B has five worth 6 marks each, and Section C has four worth 5 marks each. The total is 100 marks, with a 30% weightage in the final assessment.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Explain monopolistic competition and the obstacles that restrict firms from entering a market freely. |
| Q2 | 10 | Explain returns to scale and discuss economies and diseconomies of scale. |
| Q3 | 10 | Illustrate the law of demand using a demand schedule and a demand curve. |
| Q4 | 10 | Explain marginal cost and its relationship with average cost using suitable diagrams. |
| Q5 | 10 | Describe the law of equimarginal utility and examine its limitations. |
| Q6 | 6 | Explain the central economic problems faced by an economy. |
| Q7 | 6 | Explain supply elasticity and the main factors that determine it. |
| Q8 | 6 | Explain the meaning of an indifference curve and its underlying assumptions. |
| Q9 | 6 | Describe a perfectly competitive market and its defining characteristics. |
| Q10 | 6 | Discuss three methods of increasing wages. |
| Q11 | 5 | Explain factors of production and briefly describe the four main factors. |
| Q12 | 5 | Explain how microeconomics differs from macroeconomics. |
| Q13 | 5 | Explain price elasticity of demand and briefly discuss its determinants. |
| Q14 | 5 | Explain production theory and its relevance in different fields. |
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
- Complete every question in Sections A, B and C.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before preparing your responses.
- Include the demand schedule, demand curve and cost diagrams requested in the relevant questions.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.
- Submit by the deadline for your term-end examination; assignment submission is compulsory for exam eligibility.
Submission dates: 15 March 2027 (June 2027 TEE); 15 October 2026 (December 2026 TEE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for BCOG-171 for 2026-27?
The assignment code is BCOG-171/TMA/2026-27.
What are the submission deadlines for BCOG-171?
The deadline is 15 October 2026 for the December 2026 term-end examination and 15 March 2027 for the June 2027 term-end examination.
Are all 14 questions compulsory?
Yes. All questions in the three sections must be attempted. Section A questions carry 10 marks each, Section B questions carry 6 marks each, and Section C questions carry 5 marks each.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment is marked out of 100 and carries 30% weightage in the final assessment.
Where should I submit the BCOG-171 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.
Which sessions and languages are listed for this assignment?
The official listing covers July 2026 and January 2027 and offers English and Hindi versions.
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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.