IGNOU BERE-141 Assignment 2026-27
Institutional Support to MSME’s
Last updated by IGNOU: 08 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:03 pm.
| Course code | BERE-141 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Institutional Support to MSME’s |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises {BAMSME}/{BAVMSME}BAMSME |
| School | School of Vocational Education and Training |
| Session | July 2026 & January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the BERE-141 assignment
This assignment covers legislation, institutions and financial support for micro, small and medium enterprises. Topics include the MSME Development Act, state-level development institutions, technology centres, banking, credit guarantees, support for SC/ST enterprises, entrepreneurship institutes and equity finance.
The assignment offers seven questions, of which you must answer any five. Each question carries 20 marks, making a total of 100 marks. Some questions contain two parts.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Outline the provisions of the MSME Development Act, 2006. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine how SFCs and SIDCs contribute to MSME development. |
| Q3 | 20 | Describe the historical background to the establishment of tool rooms and technological centres. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain commercial banks and their functions, and discuss how credit guarantee schemes support economic growth. |
| Q5 | 20 | Discuss the NSSH schemes and components that support SC/ST enterprises. |
| Q6 | 20 | Write brief notes on the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development and the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship. |
| Q7 | 20 | Compare equity and preference shareholders, and distinguish large-size equity funds from mid-cap equity funds. |
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 any five questions from the seven provided.
- Include your name, enrolment number with registration year and session, course title and course code at the top of the first page.
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