IGNOU BEGC-103 Assignment 2026-27
Indian Writing in English
Last updated by IGNOU: 16 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 05 Nov 2026, 04:24 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Tue, 08 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 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 BEGC-103 assignment front page →| Course code | BEGC-103 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Indian Writing in English |
| Programme | BA English Honours Programme (BAEGH)BAEGH, BAFEG |
| School | School of Humanities |
| 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 |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Tue, 08 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BEGC-103 assignment
The BEGC-103 assignment covers Blocks 1–4 of Indian Writing in English. It assesses your understanding and critical appreciation of fiction and poetry through questions on character, narrative, symbolism, poetic styles, recurring motifs, tradition, modernity and women’s empowerment.
The question paper offers eight questions, each worth 20 marks, and asks you to answer any five for a total of 100 marks. Although the introductory guidelines mention three sections and attempting all questions, the course-specific question page gives the five-question requirement. No answer word limits are specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss how the tiger’s encounters with other characters reveal their inner conflicts in A Tiger for Malgudi. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine Raja’s character in The Binding Vine, focusing on the portrayal of complexity and internal conflict. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explore how the title of Dina Mehta’s The Other Women relates to the story’s meaning. |
| Q4 | 20 | Compare the poetic styles of Kamala Das, A K Ramanujan and Nissim Ezekiel and consider their contributions to Indian English poetry. |
| Q5 | 20 | Discuss how tradition and modernity influence the narrative and character development in Rohinton Mistry’s Swimming Lessons. |
| Q6 | 20 | Examine the symbolic elements in The Lost Child and explain their contribution to the narrative. |
| Q7 | 20 | Identify recurring motifs in Sarojini Naidu’s poetry and discuss how they deepen its themes. |
| Q8 | 20 | Discuss the representation of women’s empowerment in The Binding Vine. |
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
- Write the assignment by hand in your own words, using critical appreciation rather than reproducing passages from the study material.
- Keep answers logical, neat and clear, and use simple, correct English.
- Plan answers before writing the final version; essay answers should have an introduction that sets out the approach and a conclusion that summarises your views.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page.
- Place the course title, assignment number and your Study Centre’s name in the centre of the first page.
- Use foolscap-size paper, fasten all pages carefully and write the relevant question number beside each answer.
- Submit the assignment on time at your Study Centre; submission is compulsory before taking the Term-End Examination.
- Keep a copy of the assignment and obtain a receipt from the Study Centre when submitting it.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June term-end examination); 31 October 2027 (December term-end examination).
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BEGC-103 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
How many questions must I answer in BEGC-103?
The question page asks you to answer any five of the eight questions. Each carries 20 marks. This differs from the introductory guidelines, which refer to attempting all questions in three sections.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
What are the BEGC-103 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 30 April 2027 for the June term-end examination and 31 October 2027 for the December term-end examination.
Does the assignment need to be handwritten, and is there a word limit?
Yes, the PDF requires handwritten answers in your own words. The eight questions do not specify word limits.
Which blocks should I study for this assignment?
The assignment is based on Blocks 1–4 of the course.
Other IGNOU BAEGH assignments
- BEGC-101: Indian Classical Literature
- BEGC-102: European Classical Literature
- BEGC-104: British Poetry and Drama - 14th to 17th Century
- BEGC-105: American Literature
- BEGC-106: Popular Literature
- BEGC-107: British Poetry and Drama - 17th & 18th Century
- BEGC-108: British Literature: 18th Century
- BEGC-109: British Romantic Literature
- BEGC-111: Women’s Writing
- BEGC-112: British Literature: Early Twentieth Century
- BEGE-144: Understanding the Novel
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.