IGNOU BHC-007 Assignment 2026-27
Management of Merchandising Function and Apparel Manufacturing
Last updated by IGNOU: 29 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 27 Oct 2026, 04:26 pm.
| Course code | BHC-007 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Management of Merchandising Function and Apparel Manufacturing |
| Programme | Diploma in Apparel Merchandising (DAPMER)DAPMER |
| School | School of Continuing Education |
| Assignment code | BHC-007/AST/TMA-3/2025/2026 |
| 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-007 assignment
The BHC-007 assignment covers apparel sourcing, sewing equipment, garment assembly, vendor management, garment details, care labelling and quality control. Short-note topics also include measurements, cutting-room work, testing laboratories and international trade.
There are 14 options across three sections. Answer one long question for 30 marks, two medium questions for 40 marks and five short questions for 30 marks. The limits are 700 words for the long answer, 400 words per medium answer and 100 words per short answer. The assignment carries 30% weightage according to the official listing.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 30 | Discuss five leading countries recognised as major sourcing centres. |
| A2 | 30 | Explain the functions of sewing needles and thread, and illustrate the parts of a machine needle. |
| A3 | 30 | Describe two garment assembly systems with suitable illustrations. |
| B1 | 20 | Explain vendor management. |
| B2 | 20 | Describe different sleeve types using illustrations. |
| B3 | 20 | Explain garment care labels and the symbols used on them. |
| B4 | 20 | Discuss quality control in the apparel industry. |
| C1 | 6 | Write a brief note on strategic sourcing. |
| C2 | 6 | Provide a short account of garment plackets. |
| C3 | 6 | Write briefly about body measurements. |
| C4 | 6 | Provide a short note on the UPS system. |
| C5 | 6 | Write briefly about the cutting room. |
| C6 | 6 | Outline the role of a testing laboratory. |
| C7 | 6 | Write a short note on international trade. |
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 the long answer within 700 words, each medium answer within 400 words and each short answer within 100 words.
- Use your own wording rather than copying directly from the self-learning material; examples and illustrations may be included.
- Put your enrolment or roll number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first response page.
- Place the course title, assignment number and Study Centre name in the centre of the first page, following the supplied format.
- Submit each 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.
- Complete all three programme assignments within the required time to be eligible for the respective term-end examinations.
- Keep a record of submissions and returned response sheets, and retain graded assignments until the course is complete.
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 rather than the PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the BHC-007 assignment for?
It is for Diploma in Apparel Merchandising students admitted in the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
How many questions must I answer in BHC-007?
Answer eight questions: one of the three long-answer options, two of the four medium-answer options and five of the seven short-answer options.
What are the marks, weightage and word limits?
The assignment totals 100 marks, split into 30 marks for the long answer, 40 for medium answers and 30 for short answers. The official listing gives 30% weightage. Word limits are 700, 400 and 100 words respectively for each answer type.
What is the last date to submit the BHC-007 assignment?
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 date takes precedence.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it at your Study Centre. Keep this assignment separate from other assignments, but submit its long-, medium- and short-answer sections together.
Why are two different assignment codes printed in the PDF?
The course question page prints BHC-007/AST/TMA-3/2025/2026, while the submission schedule prints BHC-007/AST/TMA-3/2026/2027. The booklet cover identifies the sessions as July 2026 and January 2027; the PDF does not explain the code difference.
Other IGNOU DAPMER assignments
- BHC-005: Basics of Apparel Industry and Entrepreneurship
- BHC-006: Fashion, Textiles, Product Development and Merchandising
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.