IGNOU BESM-162 Assignment 2026
Governance and Management of Education
Last updated by IGNOU: 29 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 02:47 pm.
| Course code | BESM-162 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Governance and Management of Education |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BA) – FYUP (Minor Education Subject)BAM(FYUP) |
| Assignment code | BESM-162/January & July 2026 |
| Session | January & July 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BESM-162 assignment
The BESM-162 assignment covers educational governance, inclusion and management across school and higher education. Topics include constitutional and legal responsibilities, education policies, school transitions, participation at the secondary stage, university curriculum approval, industry collaboration and online learner security.
The tutor-marked assignment has three parts with eight compulsory questions worth 100 marks. Assignment A has two 20-mark questions requiring about 500 words each. Assignment B has four 12-mark questions requiring about 250 words each. Assignment C has two 6-mark questions requiring about 125 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment A — Q1 | 20 | Examine how Article 21A, the Right to Education Act, 2009 and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 jointly define schools’ responsibilities for inclusive elementary education. |
| Assignment A — Q2 | 20 | Compare the 1986 education policy, as modified in 1992, with NEP 2020 on educational access, curriculum and governance. |
| Assignment B — Q3 | 12 | Propose ways to support children moving from Anganwadi centres or play schools into elementary schools, including coordination between institutions. |
| Assignment B — Q4 | 12 | Discuss how the National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education, Eklavya Model Residential Schools and inclusive education provisions tackle different barriers to secondary education. |
| Assignment B — Q5 | 12 | Describe how a university develops and approves curriculum revisions and explain the responsibilities of its academic bodies. |
| Assignment B — Q6 | 12 | Discuss how collaboration with industry can improve practical training and student skills in technical and professional institutions. |
| Assignment C — Q7 | 6 |
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