IGNOU BEGE-143 Assignment 2026-27
Understanding Poetry
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 09 Nov 2026, 08:56 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Mon, 11 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 BEGE-143 assignment front page →| Course code | BEGE-143 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Understanding Poetry |
| Programme | BA English Honours Programme (BAEGH); BAGBAEGH, BAG |
| 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, 11 Jan 2027, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the BEGE-143 assignment
The BEGE-143 Tutor Marked Assignment covers Blocks 1 to 4 and tests students’ understanding and critical appreciation of poetry.
It has three sections and nine questions worth 100 marks. Section A has two short notes of about 200 words each; Section B has three contextual explanations of 300 words each; and Section C has four critical responses of 800 words each. All questions are compulsory.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A (a) | 5 | Write a short note on Marathi Dalit poetry. |
| Section A (b) | 5 | Write a short note on Victorian poets. |
| Section B (a) | 10 | Explain the context and meaning of the passage about a woman who might have hated and two people reading together. |
| Section B (b) | 10 | Explain the context and meaning of the passage comparing memory to an undeveloped photographic negative. |
| Section B (c) | 10 | Explain the context and meaning of the passage about a woman making brooms to fight filth. |
| Section C (1) | 15 | Critically analyse the poem “Chinar”. |
| Section C (2) | 15 | Write a critical appreciation of “Pariah God”. |
| Section C (3) | 15 | Critically analyse “The Last Ride Together”. |
| Section C (4) | 15 | Write a critical appreciation of “The Ruined Cottage”. |
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 every question in your own words and submit the assignment in your own handwriting.
- Keep answers within the word limits and write neatly in simple, correct English.
- Use foolscap-size paper and tag the pages together securely.
- 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.
- Submit the assignment before taking the term-end examination, keep a copy and obtain a receipt from your study centre.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates differ by exam session.
Frequently asked questions
How many marks is the BEGE-143 assignment worth?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a 30% weightage.
How many questions must I answer?
Answer all nine questions across Sections A, B and C.
What are the word limits for the sections?
Section A asks for about 200 words per answer, Section B for 300 words each and Section C for 800 words each.
Does the assignment have to be handwritten?
Yes. The PDF requires you to submit it in your own handwriting.
When is the assignment due?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates differ by exam session.
Which course material does the assignment cover?
The assignment is based on Blocks 1 to 4.
Other IGNOU BAEGH assignments
- BEGC-101: Indian Classical Literature
- BEGC-102: European Classical Literature
- BEGC-103: Indian Writing in English
- 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-110: British Literature: 19th Century
- BEGC-111: Women’s Writing
- BEGC-112: British Literature: Early Twentieth Century
- BEGC-114: Postcolonial Literatures
- BEGE-141: Understanding Prose
- BEGE-142: Understanding Drama
- BEGE-144: Understanding the Novel
- BEGG-174: Creative Writing
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.