IGNOU BECC-131 Assignment 2026-27New
Principles of Microeconomics - I
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 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BECC-131 assignment front page →| Course code | BECC-131 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Principles of Microeconomics - I |
| Programme | Bachelor's of Arts Programme (B.A.G/BAM)BAG, BAAPS |
| 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, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BECC-131 assignment
The BECC-131 assignment covers demand, production, costs, scarcity, market equilibrium and utility. It includes both conceptual and numerical questions.
The booklet has three tutor-marked assignments with 10 questions worth 100 marks in total. Assignment One has two 20-mark questions, Assignment Two has three 10-mark questions, and Assignment Three has five 6-mark questions. Their approximate word limits are 500, 250 and 100 words per question, respectively; the Assignment Two limit does not apply to numerical questions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss factors affecting consumer demand and calculate cross-price elasticity to classify the goods. |
| Q2 | 20 | Describe isoquants and their characteristics, then explain producer equilibrium for maximum output at a given cost. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain the production possibility curve and its characteristics. |
| Q4 | 10 | Use a diagram to discuss the stated relationship between the long-run average cost curve and short-run total cost curves. |
| Q5 | 10 | Explain the three short-run production stages under the law of variable proportions and why a competitive producer should operate in stage II. |
| Q6 | 6 | Explain the role of scarcity in economic activity. |
| Q7 | 6 | Describe economies and diseconomies of scale. |
| Q8 | 6 | Calculate equilibrium price and quantity using the given demand and supply functions. |
| Q9 | 6 | Distinguish sunk costs from fixed costs. |
| Q10 | 6 | Explain the cardinal and ordinal approaches to utility. |
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 tutor-marked assignment questions in your own words.
- Keep answers approximately within the word limit for each assignment; the Assignment Two limit does not apply to numerical questions.
- For descriptive answers, include an introduction and conclusion and present the discussion coherently.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all assignments to the Coordinator of your Study Centre within the stipulated time.
- 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 term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December 2027 term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
How many assignments are included for BECC-131?
The booklet contains three tutor-marked assignments with 10 questions in total.
What are the marks and weightage for the BECC-131 assignment?
The three assignments total 100 marks and carry 30% weightage.
What are the word limits for BECC-131?
The approximate limits are 500 words per question in Assignment One, 250 in Assignment Two and 100 in Assignment Three. The Assignment Two limit does not apply to numerical questions.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Study Centre and retain the receipt.
When is the BECC-131 assignment due?
The listed dates are 31 March 2027 for the June 2027 term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December 2027 term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
Is the BECC-131 assignment available in Hindi?
The official listing gives English and Hindi as available mediums.
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