IGNOU BEDS-102 Assignment 2026-27
Value Development and Activities
Last updated by IGNOU: 30 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 27 Oct 2026, 04:24 am.
| Course code | BEDS-102 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Value Development and Activities |
| Programme | Diploma Programme in Value Education (DPVE)DPVE |
| School | School of Extension and Development Studies |
| 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 |
About the BEDS-102 assignment
The BEDS-102 assignment covers methods of value transaction, school co-curricular activities, the functions and uses of ICT, empathy and sympathy, and resolving a personal conflict. Its analytical and descriptive questions ask students to explain concepts and connect learning with experience.
There are five questions carrying a total of 100 marks. Questions 1, 2, 3 and 5 are each marked as 20 marks; Question 4 has no marks printed beside it. The assignment contributes 30% of the assessment, while the term-end examination contributes 70%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss the methods and techniques used for value transaction. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain co-curricular activities and the different kinds that schools can organise. |
| Q3 | 20 | Describe the functions of ICT and explain its uses. |
| Q4 | — | Explain empathy and compare it with sympathy in terms of similarities and differences. |
| Q5 | 20 | Describe a conflict from your own life and explain how you resolved it. |
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
- Complete the assignment before the term-end examination and submit it by the applicable deadline.
- Write your answers by hand; typed assignments are not accepted.
- Answer every question and check that your responses are complete before submission.
- Study the course materials thoroughly and use your own judgement; the PDF also encourages consulting relevant reference books and texts where possible.
- Send the assignment by post to Prof. Grace Don Nemching, DPVE Programme Coordinator, Block 15-F, SOEDS, Swami Vivekananda Bhawan, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, Delhi-110068.
- You must obtain at least 40% separately in assignments and term-end examinations to pass.
- Resubmit an assignment if you do not receive a passing grade; a passed assignment cannot be resubmitted to improve the grade.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam; July 2026 session); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam; January 2027 session).
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BEDS-102 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions of the Diploma Programme in Value Education.
What are the submission deadlines for BEDS-102?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end examination and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end examination.
How many questions are in the BEDS-102 assignment?
There are five questions for a total of 100 marks. Four questions explicitly carry 20 marks each, while the marks for Question 4 are not printed.
What is the assignment weightage and minimum passing requirement?
The assignment carries 30% weightage and the term-end examination carries 70%. Students need at least 40% separately in assignments and term-end examinations.
Can I submit a typed BEDS-102 assignment?
No. The PDF requires handwritten answers and says not to send typed assignments.
Where should I send the BEDS-102 assignment?
Post it to Prof. Grace Don Nemching, DPVE Programme Coordinator, Block 15-F, SOEDS, Swami Vivekananda Bhawan, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, Delhi-110068.
Other IGNOU DPVE assignments
- BEDS-005: Life Skills Education
- BEDS-006: Family Life Education and Health Care
- BEDS-101: Concepts and Dynamics of Human Values
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.