IGNOU BEGA-001 Assignment 2026-27
Introduction to the Media
Last updated by IGNOU: 15 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 08 Nov 2026, 08:56 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 02 Jan 2027 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
From IGNOU's official date sheet dated 30 Oct 2026. IGNOU can still revise it: check your hall ticket for the final date and your exam centre.
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Make the BEGA-001 assignment front page →| Course code | BEGA-001 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Introduction to the Media |
| Programme | Bachelor’s Degree Program (BDP)BDP, BDPP, MEG |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | BEGA001/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 |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Sat, 02 Jan 2027, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the BEGA-001 assignment
The BEGA-001 assignment covers communication, news writing, interviewing, media types, film, artificial intelligence and fake news. It tests understanding of course material and its application to practical situations.
The assignment has seven compulsory questions worth 100 marks. Answers should normally be approximately 350–400 words each, unless a question states otherwise. Question 5 contains three short notes.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15 | Explain how communication works and discuss its main elements. |
| Q2 | 10 | Compare the drafting of news for radio and newspapers. |
| Q3 | 10+5=15 | Prepare interview questions and possible responses for an experienced political journalist, and describe the preparation for the interview. |
| Q4 | 15 | Discuss the characteristics of print, broadcast and digital media. |
| Q5 | 3×5=15 | Write short notes on leads for internet stories, film as mass media and the elements of news. |
| Q6 | 15 | Write a short feature on artificial intelligence in everyday life. |
| Q7 | 15 | Write a letter to a newspaper editor about fake news and practical ways to address 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
- Attempt all seven questions and normally keep each answer to approximately 350–400 words, unless stated otherwise.
- Write answers in your own handwriting and in your own words; do not reproduce passages from the course units.
- Use A4-size paper, tag the pages together and write the relevant question number with each answer.
- On the first page, include your enrolment number, name, full address and date, along with the course title, assignment number and study centre name.
- Send the completed assignment to the coordinator of your allotted study centre.
- Submit the assignment before appearing for the term-end examinations and keep a copy.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the BEGA-001 assignment?
There are seven questions, and all are compulsory.
What are the maximum marks and weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has 30% weightage.
What is the word limit for BEGA-001 answers?
Each answer should normally be approximately 350–400 words, unless stated otherwise.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Send it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre.
What are the submission deadlines?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
Which medium is available for the assignment?
The official listing gives English as the available medium.
Other IGNOU BDP assignments
- AFW-1: Feature Writing in English
- BEGE-101: From Language to Literature
- BRPA-101: Radio Writing
- BSHF-101: Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Sciences
- ECO-01: Business Organization
- ECO-02: Accountancy-1
- ESO-11: The Study of Society
- ESO-12: Society in India
- ESO-13: Sociological Thought
- ESO-14: Society and Stratification
- ESO-15: Society and Religion
- ESO-16: Social Problems in India
- FEG-01/BEGF-101: Foundation Course in English
- FEG-02: Foundation Course in English-2
- FHD-02: हिंदी में आधार पाठ्यक्रम–02
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.