IGNOU BEGE-105 Assignment 2026-27
Understanding Prose
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 09 Nov 2026, 08:55 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Fri, 18 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BEGE-105 assignment front page →| Course code | BEGE-105 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Understanding Prose |
| Programme | Bachelor’s Degree Programme (BDP)BDP, BDPP |
| 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 2027 |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Fri, 18 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BEGE-105 assignment
The BEGE-105 assignment covers Blocks 1–7 of Understanding Prose. It asks students to apply critical appreciation skills to prose passages and prescribed literary works.
The tutor-marked assignment has eight compulsory questions worth 100 marks. The first question contains three passages worth 10 marks each, with approximately 250 words required for each appreciation. The remaining seven questions carry 10 marks each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 3×10=30 | Identify the dominant prose variety in three passages and critically appreciate each one in about 250 words. |
| Q2 | 10 | Discuss disguise and the limits of love in Gilbert and Angela Clandon’s marriage in “The Legacy.” |
| Q3 | 10 | Critically examine how Urmi expresses women’s suffering in The Binding Vine. |
| Q4 | 10 | Analyse Lamb’s use of exaggeration for humour in “A Dissertation Upon Roast Pig,” using examples. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss how Boswell achieves artistic unity and narrative effectiveness in Life of Johnson, using examples. |
| Q6 | 10 | Examine the representation of the Holocaust and the Jewish community’s psychological trauma in The Diary of a Young Girl. |
| Q7 | 10 | Discuss Nehru’s views on Indian culture and civilization in “The Quest of Man.” |
| Q8 | 10 | Discuss societal apathy in Misery and its effect on Iona Potapov’s emotional state. |
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 questions and write each answer in your own handwriting and words.
- Use full-scale paper and tag all pages together carefully.
- On the first page, include your enrolment number, name, full address, date, course title, assignment number and study centre name.
- Write the relevant question number with each answer and stay within the word limits indicated.
- Send the completed assignment to the coordinator of your allotted study centre before the applicable deadline.
- Keep a copy of the completed assignment in case the submitted copy is lost in transit.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BEGE-105 assignment for July 2026 and January 2027?
It is a tutor-marked assignment for Understanding Prose, based on Blocks 1–7.
How many questions are in the BEGE-105 assignment?
There are eight questions, and all are compulsory. The first question has three passages.
What are the maximum marks and weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
What is the word limit for the passage appreciations?
Question 1 asks for a critical appreciation of about 250 words for each passage.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Send it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre.
What are the submission deadlines?
The listed deadlines are 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
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