IGNOU BEGE-106 Assignment 2026-27
Understanding Poetry
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
Mon, 07 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BEGE-106 assignment front page →| Course code | BEGE-106 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Understanding Poetry |
| 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) | Mon, 07 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BEGE-106 assignment
The BEGE-106 tutor-marked assignment covers Blocks 1–8 and assesses understanding and critical appreciation of poetry. Topics include poetic forms and devices, mock-heroic poetry, Indian English poetry and individual poems.
The assignment has five questions worth 20 marks each. All questions must be attempted; in Question 1, students write short notes on any four of six topics.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 4 × 5 = 20 | Write short notes on any four of six poetic forms and devices: pastoral, assonance, ballad, ode, alliteration and metaphor. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine mock-heroic poetry using examples from Alexander Pope’s The Rape of the Lock. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss the theme of The Scholar Gypsy. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss the main characteristics of Indian English poetry. |
| Q5 | 20 | Explain the significance of the title No Second Troy and its connection to the poem’s major themes. |
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 responses by hand on A4 paper and tag the pages together.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page.
- Place the course title, assignment number and study centre name in the centre of the first page.
- Write the relevant question number with each answer.
- Use your own words rather than copying passages from the course units, and stay within any word limits stated in the questions.
- Send the completed assignment to the coordinator of your allotted study centre.
- 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 maximum mark for the BEGE-106 assignment?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
Which blocks does the Understanding Poetry assignment cover?
It is based on Blocks 1–8.
How many questions must I attempt?
Attempt all five questions. For Question 1, write short notes on any four of the six listed topics.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Send the completed assignment to the coordinator of your allotted study centre.
What are the submission dates?
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.
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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.