IGNOU BECC-115 Assignment 2026-27New
Intermediate Microeconomics
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Nov 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 14 Nov 2026, 08:55 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Tue, 08 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the BECC-115 assignment front page →| Course code | BECC-115 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Intermediate Microeconomics |
| Programme | Bachelor's of Arts (Majores Economics) Programme (BAFEC)BAFEC |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | Asst/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, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Tue, 08 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the BECC-115 assignment
The BECC-115 assignment covers monopoly, production, market equilibrium, game theory, efficiency, preferences and information asymmetry.
It has three tutor-marked assignments with 10 questions worth 100 marks. The sections have approximate limits of 500, 250 and 100 words per answer. The word limit for Assignment 1 does not apply to numerical questions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Use a monopoly model to illustrate and calculate profit-maximising outcomes and deadweight loss, then examine a change in costs. |
| Q2 | 20 | Calculate output elasticities and changes in output for a given Cobb-Douglas production function. |
| Q3 | 10 | Compare partial and general equilibrium and discuss how general equilibrium accounts for links between markets. |
| Q4 | 10 | Identify any dominant strategies and pure-strategy Nash equilibrium in a two-firm payoff matrix. |
| Q5 | 10 | Explain long-run supply curves for constant-cost and increasing-cost industries under perfect competition. |
| Q6 | 6 | Explain the contract curve and its connection to efficient outcomes using a diagram. |
| Q7 | 6 | Find equilibrium price, quantity and profit under the Stackelberg model using the given demand and marginal cost expressions. |
| Q8 | 6 | Explain economic efficiency and consider its relationship with Pareto optimality. |
| Q9 | 6 | Distinguish strict preference from weak preference. |
| Q10 | 6 | Explain asymmetric information and how it can cause market failure. |
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 all TMA questions in your own words.
- Keep answers near the section word limits: about 500 words for Assignment 1, 250 for Assignment 2 and 100 for Assignment 3. The Assignment 1 limit does not apply to numerical questions.
- Structure descriptive answers with an introduction and conclusion, and organise your points logically.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all assignments on time to the Coordinator of your Study Centre to be eligible for the term-end examination.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt from the Study Centre. If possible, keep a photocopy of your assignments.
- Ask the Study Centre to return your assignments after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June 2027 TEE); 30 September 2027 (December 2027 TEE). Dates differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
How many assignments are there for BECC-115?
There are three tutor-marked assignments, with 10 questions altogether.
What are the total marks and weightage?
The assignments total 100 marks and carry 30% weightage in the final result.
What are the answer word limits?
The approximate limits are 500 words per question in Assignment 1, 250 in Assignment 2 and 100 in Assignment 3. The Assignment 1 limit does not apply to numerical questions.
When should I submit the assignment?
The listed deadlines are 31 March 2027 for the June 2027 term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December 2027 term-end exam. Dates differ by session.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Study Centre and retain the receipt.
Which mediums are available for BECC-115?
The listing gives English and Hindi as available mediums.
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