IGNOU BECC-132 Assignment 2026-27New
Principles of Microeconomics II
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
Thu, 10 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BECC-132 assignment front page →| Course code | BECC-132 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Principles of Microeconomics II |
| Programme | Bachelor's of Arts Programme (BAG/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) | Thu, 10 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BECC-132 assignment
The BECC-132 assignment covers monopoly, market efficiency, factor demand, public goods and theories of profit. It includes numerical questions as well as conceptual and comparative questions.
There are three tutor-marked assignments with 10 questions for 100 marks. Assignment One has two questions of 20 marks each; Assignment Two has three of 10 marks each; and Assignment Three has five of 6 marks each. The respective word limits are approximately 500, 250 and 100 words per answer. Numerical questions have no word limit.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Calculate a monopolist’s profit-maximising price, output, profit and deadweight loss using the given demand and cost information. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss Pareto optimality, competitive-market efficiency and the conditions that cause market failure. |
| Q3 | 10 | Use the given cost functions and market price to find a competitive firm’s output and profit. |
| Q4 | 10 | Compare public and private monopolists and discuss how a public monopolist decides price and output. |
| Q5 | 10 | Explain how factor demand is derived when the product market is imperfectly competitive. |
| Q6 | 6 | Explain price discrimination and the conditions needed for third-degree discrimination across markets. |
| Q7 | 6 | Identify distortions that prevent a perfectly competitive market from achieving efficiency. |
| Q8 | 6 | Distinguish between any two of the listed topics: the Coase theorem, adverse selection and moral hazards, and normal and abnormal profit. |
| Q9 | 6 | Describe the features of public goods and the associated free-rider problem. |
| Q10 | 6 | Discuss Joseph Schumpeter’s theory of profit. |
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 near the stated word limits: about 500 words for Assignment One, 250 for Assignment Two and 100 for Assignment Three. Word limits do not apply to numerical questions.
- Organise answers logically and write the final version neatly, underlining 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 TEE); 30 September 2027 (December 2027 TEE). Dates differ by exam session.
Frequently asked questions
How many marks does the BECC-132 assignment carry?
The three tutor-marked assignments total 100 marks and carry 30% weightage in the course result.
How many questions are in the BECC-132 assignment?
There are 10 questions across three assignments: two descriptive, three middle-category and five short-category questions.
What are the word limits for BECC-132 answers?
The approximate limits are 500 words for Assignment One, 250 for Assignment Two and 100 for Assignment Three. Numerical questions have no word limit.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Study Centre and retain the receipt.
What are the submission deadlines?
The deadline is 31 March 2027 for the June 2027 term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December 2027 term-end exam. Dates differ by exam session.
Is the BECC-132 assignment available in Hindi?
The official listing gives English and Hindi as available mediums.
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