IGNOU BECE-002 Assignment 2026-27New
Indian Economic Development: Issues and Perspectives
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Nov 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 14 Nov 2026, 08:56 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 16 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BECE-002 assignment front page →| Course code | BECE-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Indian Economic Development: Issues and Perspectives |
| Programme | Bachelor's Degree Programme (BDP)BDP |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BECE-002/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, 16 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BECE-002 assignment
The BECE-002 assignment covers Indian economic development, including human capital, trade, industrial policy, the black economy and development strategies.
The tutor-marked assignment has eight compulsory questions across three sections. Section A has two 20-mark questions, Section B has four 12-mark questions, and Section C has two 6-mark questions. The respective word limits are 500, 250 and 100 words.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Distinguish economic growth from development and examine why the state has a role in an underdeveloped economy. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain human capital and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of India's education sector. |
| Q3 | 12 | Explain how foreign trade contributes to a country's economic growth. |
| Q4 | 12 | Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the 1991 industrial policy. |
| Q5 | 12 | Examine the causes behind the emergence and persistence of India's black economy. |
| Q6 | 12 | Discuss the relationship between budgetary outlays and outcomes and which deserves greater attention. |
| Q7 | 6 | Explain the Fisher-Clark hypothesis about workforce shifts as an economy grows. |
| Q8 | 6 | Discuss why the Mahalanobis Model is described as a heavy industry strategy. |
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 eight questions.
- Write your answers in your own words and present them systematically and clearly.
- Keep Section A answers within 500 words each, Section B answers within 250 words each, and Section C answers within 100 words each.
- 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). Dates differ by exam session; the PDF lists earlier dates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for BECE-002 in 2026–27?
The assignment code is BECE-002/AST/TMA/2026-27.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
It carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
What are the word limits for the BECE-002 assignment?
The limits are 500 words per answer in Section A, 250 in Section B and 100 in Section C.
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 TEE and 31 October 2027 for the December TEE. Dates differ by session, and the PDF lists earlier deadlines.
Which mediums are available for this assignment?
The listing gives English and Hindi as available mediums.
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