IGNOU BHC-005 Assignment 2026-27
Basics of Apparel Industry and Entrepreneurship
Last updated by IGNOU: 29 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 27 Oct 2026, 04:25 pm.
| Course code | BHC-005 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Basics of Apparel Industry and Entrepreneurship |
| Programme | Diploma in Apparel Merchandising (DAPMER)DAPMER, CAPMER |
| School | School of Continuing Education |
| Assignment code | BHC-005/AST/TMA-1/2026/2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 28 Feb 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Medium | English |
About the BHC-005 assignment
The BHC-005 assignment covers the apparel industry, globalization, branding, foreign investment, communication and entrepreneurship. It also includes marketing, retailing, e-commerce and the use of PowerPoint.
The assignment has three sections worth 100 marks: long answers carry 30 marks, medium answers carry 40 marks and short answers carry 30 marks. Choose one of three long-answer questions, two of four medium-answer questions and five of eight short-note topics. The respective answer limits are 700, 400 and 100 words. The short-answer selection instruction and printed marks calculation are inconsistent.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1 | 30 | Explain how globalization has affected India's apparel industry, using relevant examples. |
| Section A, Q2 | 30 | Discuss the scope of brands and their positioning in the market. |
| Section A, Q3 | 30 | Discuss effective communication principles and their role in successful interpersonal interactions. |
| Section B, Q1 | 20 | Discuss the current state of the apparel industry. |
| Section B, Q2 | 20 | Explain the benefits and challenges that foreign direct investment brings to merchandising. |
| Section B, Q3 | 20 | Describe different types of communication. |
| Section B, Q4 | 20 | Describe how PowerPoint is used. |
| Section C, Q1 | — | Write a brief note about marketing through catalogues. |
| Section C, Q2 | — | Outline the SRI-VALS approach to market segmentation. |
| Section C, Q3 | — | Write a brief note explaining product hierarchy. |
| Section C, Q4 | — | Write a short note about email. |
| Section C, Q5 | — | Write a brief note about oral communication. |
| Section C, Q6 | — | Outline a model of entrepreneurship. |
| Section C, Q7 | — | Write a short note about e-commerce. |
| Section C, Q8 | — | Summarize how retailers are classified. |
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
- Keep each long answer within 700 words, each medium answer within 400 words and each short answer within 100 words.
- Put your enrolment or roll 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, following the prescribed layout.
- Submit each assignment separately at your Study Centre by the applicable deadline.
- Submit all three sections of an assignment together; incomplete section submissions will be returned without evaluation.
- Do not copy answers directly from the self-learning material; examples and illustrations may be used.
- Keep a record of assignments submitted and corrected sheets received, and retain graded assignments until the course is complete.
- For DAPMER, all three booklet assignments must be submitted within the stipulated time to be eligible for the respective term-end examinations.
Submission dates: 28 February 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 June 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; these dates follow the official listing.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions and programmes are listed for the BHC-005 assignment?
The official listing covers July 2026 and January 2027 and lists CAPMER and DAPMER. The PDF identifies the programme as Diploma in Apparel Merchandising (DAPMER). English is the listed medium.
What are the BHC-005 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 28 February 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 June 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session. The PDF prints 29 February 2027 for July 2026 students, but the listing's 28 February date takes precedence.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a listed weightage of 30%. The long-, medium- and short-answer sections carry 30, 40 and 30 marks respectively.
How many questions must I attempt in BHC-005?
The instructions ask for one of three long answers, two of four medium answers and short notes on five of eight topics. However, the short-answer section also prints the calculation '5 x 6 = 30', which is inconsistent with the five-topic instruction.
What are the word limits for the answers?
A long answer must not exceed 700 words. Each medium answer must stay within 400 words, and each short answer within 100 words.
Where should I submit the assignment, and what details belong on the first page?
Submit it at your Study Centre with all three sections together. The first page must include your enrolment or roll number, name, full address, date, course title, assignment number and Study Centre name in the prescribed layout.
Other IGNOU DAPMER assignments
- BHC-006: Fashion, Textiles, Product Development and Merchandising
- BHC-007: Management of Merchandising Function and Apparel Manufacturing
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.