IGNOU BECC-118 Assignment 2026-27New
Indian Economy
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
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Make the BECC-118 assignment front page →| Course code | BECC-118 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Indian Economy |
| Programme | BA Economics (Major)/BA (Multidisciplinary) (BAFEC/BAM)BAFEC |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BECC-111/AST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Wed, 23 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the BECC-118 assignment
The BECC-118 assignment covers the Indian economy, including planning, agriculture, trade, monetary policy, services, poverty and human capital.
The tutor-marked assignment has 10 compulsory questions in three sections. Two long questions carry 20 marks each, three middle-category questions carry 10 marks each, and five short questions carry 6 marks each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Examine India’s economy before independence and the development of planning before the First Five-Year Plan. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine institutional and technological difficulties in Indian agriculture. |
| Q3 | 10 | Analyse the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 and its potential effects on India’s trade. |
| Q4 | 10 | Trace the development of monetary policy in India and examine its instruments. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss the services sector’s contribution to GDP, employment and trade. |
| Q6 | 6 | Identify factors behind the growth of modern business and IT-enabled services in India. |
| Q7 | 6 | Explain the importance of social security for unorganised sector workers. |
| Q8 | 6 | Outline the multidimensional nature of the poverty index used in policy-making. |
| Q9 | 6 | Explain human capital and distinguish it from human resources. |
| Q10 | 6 | Describe challenges facing manufacturing and micro, small and medium enterprises in India. |
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 questions.
- Write answers in your own words and present them systematically, precisely and coherently.
- Write about 500 words for each long-answer question, 250 words for each middle-category question and 100 words for each short question.
- Submit the completed assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June 2027 TEE); 31 October 2027 (December 2027 TEE). The PDF gives different dates; deadlines can differ by exam session.
Frequently asked questions
How many marks and how much weightage does the BECC-118 assignment carry?
It carries 100 marks, and the listing gives its weightage as 30%.
Are all questions compulsory?
Yes. The assignment asks students to answer all 10 questions.
What are the word limits?
The suggested lengths are about 500 words for each long answer, 250 words for each middle-category answer and 100 words for each short answer.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.
What are the submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 30 April 2027 for the June 2027 TEE and 31 October 2027 for the December 2027 TEE. These differ from the dates printed in the PDF, and deadlines can differ by exam session.
What assignment code is printed in the PDF?
The PDF identifies the course as BECC-118 but prints the assignment code as BECC-111/AST/TMA/2026-27.
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