IGNOU BHC-006 Assignment 2026-27
Fashion, Textiles, Product Development and Merchandising
Last updated by IGNOU: 29 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 27 Oct 2026, 04:25 pm.
| Course code | BHC-006 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Fashion, Textiles, Product Development and Merchandising |
| Programme | Diploma in Apparel Merchandising (DAPMER)DAPMER, CAPMER |
| School | School of Continuing Education |
| Assignment code | BHC-006/AST/TMA-2/2026/2027 |
| 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-006 assignment
The BHC-006 assignment covers garment silhouettes, dyeing, nonwoven production, yarns, trims, fibre properties and store layouts. It also includes short-note topics on fashion, textile materials and design concepts.
There are three sections worth 100 marks in total. Choose one of three long-answer questions for 30 marks, two of four medium-answer questions for 40 marks, and five of eight short notes for 30 marks. Each long answer must stay within 700 words, each medium answer within 400 words, and each short answer within 100 words.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1 | 30 | Describe different figure types and explain the importance of garment silhouettes. |
| Section A, Q2 | 30 | Explain the stages at which dyeing is carried out, supported by illustrations. |
| Section A, Q3 | 30 | Explain how nonwoven materials are produced using mechanical methods. |
| Section B, Q1 | 20 | Discuss how yarns are classified. |
| Section B, Q2 | 20 | Explain the soft and hard categories of garment trims. |
| Section B, Q3 | 20 | Compare synthetic and natural fibres and discuss their properties. |
| Section B, Q4 | 20 | Discuss the different ways stores can be laid out. |
| Section C, Q1 | 6 | Write a brief note on classic fashion. |
| Section C, Q2 | 6 | Present a short account of silk fibre. |
| Section C, Q3 | 6 | Write a short note on harmony. |
| Section C, Q4 | 6 | Give a brief account of knitted fabric. |
| Section C, Q5 | 6 | Summarise the trickle-down theory of fashion. |
| Section C, Q6 | 6 | Write a short note on fads. |
| Section C, Q7 | 6 | Briefly describe the stages of dyeing. |
| Section C, Q8 | 6 | Provide a short note on web bonding. |
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 long answers within 700 words, medium answers within 400 words each, and short answers within 100 words each.
- Write answers in your own words rather than copying directly from the self-learning material; examples and illustrations may be used.
- Put your enrolment or roll number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first response page.
- Include the course title, assignment number and Study Centre name in the centre of the first page, following the supplied format.
- Submit each course assignment separately at your Study Centre by the applicable deadline.
- Submit all three sections of this assignment together; incomplete section submissions will be returned without evaluation.
- Read the assignment instructions in Section 7 of the Programme Guide.
- Keep a record of submitted assignments and returned response sheets, and retain graded assignments until the course is completed.
Submission dates: 28 February 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 June 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates differ by session; these follow the current listing, which differs from the PDF's February date.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions is the BHC-006 assignment valid for?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for BHC-006?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives it a weightage of 30%.
How many questions must I attempt?
Attempt one long-answer question, two medium-answer questions and five short notes. Submit all three sections together.
What are the word limits for the answers?
The maximum is 700 words for a long answer, 400 words for each medium answer and 100 words for each short answer.
What are the BHC-006 submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 28 February 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 June 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates differ by session, and the listing's February deadline takes priority over the different date printed in the PDF.
Where should I submit the BHC-006 assignment?
Submit it at your Study Centre, separately from other course assignments, with the required identification and course details on the first page.
Other IGNOU DAPMER assignments
- BHC-005: Basics of Apparel Industry and Entrepreneurship
- 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.