IGNOU BPAE-141 Assignment 2026-27
Right to Information
Last updated by IGNOU: 08 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 14 Nov 2026, 08:55 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Fri, 04 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
From IGNOU's official date sheet dated 30 Oct 2026. IGNOU can still revise it: check your hall ticket for the final date and your exam centre.
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Make the BPAE-141 assignment front page →| Course code | BPAE-141 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Right to Information |
| Programme | Bachelor of ArtsBAFPA, BAG, BAPAH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | ASST /TMA / July 2026 & 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 |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Fri, 04 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BPAE-141 assignment
The BPAE-141 assignment covers the Right to Information Act, including information commissions, governance, implementation, transparency and accountability.
There are three tutor-marked assignments with 10 questions worth 100 marks in total. Assignment A has two 20-mark questions, Assignment B has three 10-mark questions, and Assignment C has five 6-mark questions. Their approximate answer lengths are 500, 250 and 100 words respectively.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Describe the authority and responsibilities of the Central Information Commission. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine the importance of the Right to Information Act for governance. |
| Q3 | 10 | Discuss the media's role in advancing the aims of the RTI Act. |
| Q4 | 10 | Discuss government measures intended to improve the effectiveness of the RTI Rules, 2012. |
| Q5 | 10 | Identify obstacles to administrative transparency and accountability under the RTI Act, 2005. |
| Q6 | 6 | List the stakeholders involved in implementing the RTI Act, 2005. |
| Q7 | 6 | Identify the main constraints on implementing the RTI Act at district level. |
| Q8 | 6 | Explain the importance of social audit for the right to information. |
| Q9 | 6 | Discuss the principal achievements of the RTI Act, 2005. |
| Q10 | 6 | Identify the main challenges faced by public authorities. |
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
- Answer all the TMA questions in your own words.
- Keep answers approximately within the word limit for each assignment: 500 words for A, 250 for B and 100 for C.
- Organise answers logically and write them neatly; give attention to introductions and conclusions.
- Submit the completed assignments to the coordinator of your study centre within the stipulated time.
- Obtain and retain a receipt from the study centre; keep a photocopy if possible.
- Ask the study centre to return your assignments after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the BPAE-141 assignment?
There are 10 questions across Assignments A, B and C.
What are the total marks and weightage for BPAE-141?
The three assignments total 100 marks and carry 30% weightage.
What are the answer word limits?
The approximate limits are 500 words per answer in Assignment A, 250 in B and 100 in C.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your study centre and retain the receipt.
What are the submission deadlines?
The listed deadlines are 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates differ by session.
Which languages are available for BPAE-141?
The listing gives English and Hindi as available mediums.
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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.