IGNOU BEGC-132 Assignment 2026-27
Selections from Indian Writing: Cultural Diversity
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| Course code | BEGC-132 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Selections from Indian Writing: Cultural Diversity |
| Programme | BA English General Programme (BAG)BAG, BAAPS, BAM(FYUP) |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the BEGC-132 assignment
This tutor-marked assignment covers Blocks 1–4 of BEGC-132. It assesses your understanding and critical appreciation of Indian writing through poetry extracts, narrative perspective, North East Indian oral traditions, Indian English literature, and the Bhakti and Sufi movements.
The assignment has three sections worth 100 marks altogether. Section A requires contextual explanations of any four of six extracts for 40 marks. Section B contains two 10-mark questions, and Section C contains two 20-mark questions. Attempt every numbered question, following the choice allowed in Section A.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Section A) | 10x4 =40 | Explain any four of the six supplied poetry extracts with reference to their contexts. |
| Q2 (Section B) | 10 | Discuss how a shift in narrative perspective changes the effect of ‘Sapa Vimochanam’. |
| Q3 (Section B) | 10 | Examine the significance of oral traditions in the literature of North East India. |
| Q4 (Section C) | 20 | Critically examine the relevance of Indian English literature through the views of M. K. Naik and Raja Rao. |
| Q5 (Section C) | 20 | Analyse medieval Bhakti and Sufi poets’ use of secular legends and stories, identifying similarities between the two movements. |
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 numbered questions, observing the choice in Section A, and write your answers in your own words rather than reproducing course material.
- Submit a handwritten assignment with neat, clear answers in simple, correct English, staying within any word limits indicated in the questions.
- Plan your answers logically; essay answers should introduce your interpretation and end by summarising your views.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page.
- Write the course title, assignment number and Study Centre name in the centre of the first page.
- Use full-size paper, fasten all pages securely and identify each answer with its question number.
- Submit the assignment on time at your Study Centre; submission is compulsory before taking the Term-End Examination.
- Keep a copy of your assignment and obtain a receipt from the Study Centre when submitting it.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam)
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BEGC-132 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the submission deadlines for BEGC-132?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end exam.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
Do I have to answer every question?
Yes, attempt all numbered questions. For Question 1, explain any four of the six extracts. Questions 2–5 are all compulsory.
Which blocks are covered, and are word limits specified?
The assignment covers Blocks 1–4. No numerical word limits are printed alongside the questions.
Must the assignment be handwritten, and where should I submit it?
Yes, the PDF requires answers in your own handwriting. Submit at your Study Centre, retain a copy and collect a submission receipt.
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