IGNOU BPAC-131 Assignment 2026-27
Perspectives on Public Administration
Last updated by IGNOU: 04 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 25 Oct 2026, 04:25 pm.
| Course code | BPAC-131 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Perspectives on Public Administration |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BAG)BAG, BAPAH, BAAPS |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | ASST/TMA/July-2026 and January-2027 |
| 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, Hindi |
About the BPAC-131 assignment
The BPAC-131 assignment covers the foundations of public administration and major approaches to its study. Topics include administrative management, Riggs’ model, the Hawthorne experiments, policy sciences, systems thinking, public interest, public choice, New Public Management and gender in governance.
The assignment has 10 compulsory questions across three parts, carrying 100 marks overall. Assignment A has two essay questions of 20 marks each, with answers of about 500 words. Assignment B has three 10-mark questions requiring about 250 words each. Assignment C has five 6-mark questions requiring about 100 words each. Assignments contribute 30% to the course result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain what public administration means, its characteristics and the areas it covers. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss the ideas of leading thinkers associated with the administrative management approach. |
| Q3 | 10 | Examine the nature of Riggs’ Prismatic model. |
| Q4 | 10 | Describe the main experiments carried out in the Hawthorne studies. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss Harold Lasswell’s perspective on policy sciences. |
| Q6 | 06 | Explain your understanding of the systems approach. |
| Q7 | 06 | Discuss the meaning of public interest. |
| Q8 | 06 | Explain the main characteristics of the public choice approach. |
| Q9 | 06 | Discuss the idea of New Public Management. |
| Q10 | 06 | Explain what the term ‘Gender of Governance’ means. |
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 Programme Guide instructions and the relevant course units before preparing your answers.
- Answer every question in your own words.
- Keep each answer close to the prescribed length: about 500 words for Assignment A, 250 words for Assignment B and 100 words for Assignment C.
- Organise answers logically, using clear links between ideas; essay-type answers should include an introduction and a conclusion.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all completed assignments to the Coordinator of your Study Centre within the deadline to be eligible for the term-end examination.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt, and keep a photocopy of your assignment if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return your assignments after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam; July 2026 session); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam; January 2027 session). Deadlines differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BPAC-131 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions. The official listing includes BAG, BAPAH and BAAPS, while the PDF cover names Bachelor of Arts (BAG).
How many questions must I answer in BPAC-131?
You must answer all 10 questions across Assignments A, B and C.
What are the marks and weightage of the BPAC-131 assignment?
The assignment carries 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final course result.
What are the word limits for each part?
Write about 500 words per answer in Assignment A, 250 words per answer in Assignment B and 100 words per answer in Assignment C.
When and where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to your Study Centre Coordinator by 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam or 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF associates these dates with the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively. Retain the submission receipt.
In which languages is the BPAC-131 assignment available?
The official listing provides English and Hindi versions.
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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.