IGNOU BFD-078 Assignment 2026
Visual Merchandising and IT Application in Retailing
Last updated by IGNOU: 05 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 01:34 pm.
| Course code | BFD-078 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Visual Merchandising and IT Application in Retailing |
| Programme | Diploma in Fashion Design and Retail (DFDR)DFDR |
| School | School of Vocational Education and Training |
| Session | July 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 50 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | — |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the BFD-078 assignment
The BFD-078 assignment covers apparel displays, planograms, retail terminology and differences between retail formats. It assesses topics from Visual Merchandising and IT Application in Retailing for the July 2026 session.
There are four questions worth 50 marks in total. Questions 1 and 2 carry 10 marks each, Question 3 has five definitions worth 2 marks each, and Question 4 carries 20 marks. The assignment contributes 30% to the course assessment.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Explain the main features of approaches used to display apparel. |
| Q2 | 10 | Explain the process involved in developing a planogram. |
| Q3 | 2X5=10 | Define gondolas, hypermarkets, RFID, fine and fashion jewellery, and POS. |
| Q4 | 20 | Compare a departmental store with a specialty market using suitable examples. |
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
- Read the questions and relevant study units carefully, then write responses in your own words rather than reproducing the study material.
- Use full-size paper and leave a 4 cm margin at the top, bottom and left of each answer sheet.
- Include your address and study centre details at the top of the first page in the booklet’s prescribed format.
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- Submission is compulsory before taking the term-end examination; the booklet states that hall tickets will not be issued without it.
- Keep a copy of your responses and do not copy another student’s work, as copying can lead to rejection and disciplinary action.
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