IGNOU BKDLA-135 Assignment 2026-27
Modern Indian Language – Kannada
Last updated by IGNOU: 04 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 25 Oct 2026, 04:27 am.
| Course code | BKDLA-135 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Modern Indian Language – Kannada |
| Programme | B.A. General (BAG)BAG(CBCS), MIL |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Kannada |
About the BKDLA-135 assignment
This tutor-marked assignment covers the full Modern Indian Language – Kannada course. It assesses understanding and critical appreciation through topics in Kannada language, literature, culture, communication, translation and the environment. Students are expected to develop their own responses rather than reproduce course material.
The assignment offers 20 questions across three sections, of which students answer 10. Section A requires four answers of 100–150 words for 20 marks; Section B requires four answers of 200–300 words for 40 marks; Section C requires two answers of 500–600 words for 40 marks.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 4x5=20 | Choose four short-answer topics covering scholarly views on Kannada’s antiquity, language varieties, Rashtrakuta architecture, natural farming principles, the folktale Duraaseya Pratiphala, ragale forms, Masti Venkatesha Iyengar, and your response to the treatment of a young bird in Kaaka Loka. |
| Section B | 4x10=40 | Choose four topics addressing Navya poetry, Dalit poetry, Tolstoy, the travel writing Moodigereyinda Madrasige, H. L. Nagegowda’s writing, translators’ responsibilities, the internet’s importance, and varieties of correspondence. |
| Section C | 2x20=40 | Choose two extended responses on the origin of the name Kannada, elders’ views about the environment, an introduction to three leading figures in Carnatic music, or a brief introduction to a novel or story you have read. |
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
- Include your enrolment number, name, address, programme title and code, course title and code, study centre and date on the first page.
- Write the assignment in your own handwriting.
- Use foolscap-size paper and securely tag all pages together.
- Clearly identify the relevant question number with every answer.
- Develop answers in your own words rather than copying passages from the study units, and follow the stated word limits.
- Organise answers logically; essay-style responses should have an introduction and conclusion, with neatly presented final answers.
- Submit the completed assignment at your Study Centre or as one PDF file through the link on your Regional Centre website, and keep a copy.
- Submit on time, since assignment submission is a prerequisite for appearing in the examination.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam).
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BKDLA-135 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for BKDLA-135?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
How many questions must I answer?
Answer four of the eight questions in Section A, four of the eight in Section B, and two of the four in Section C: 10 answers in total.
What are the word limits for this assignment?
Section A specifies 100–150 words per answer, Section B specifies 200–300 words, and Section C specifies 500–600 words. The PDF also gives an overall word-limit statement printed as “2002 to 2500 words.”
When is the BKDLA-135 assignment due?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF associates these dates with the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively.
Where should I submit the handwritten assignment?
Submit it at your Study Centre or upload one PDF file for the assignment using the link provided on your Regional Centre website. Keep a copy of your completed work.
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