IGNOU BPBLA-135 Assignment 2026-27
Modern Indian Language – Punjabi
Last updated by IGNOU: 04 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 25 Oct 2026, 04:26 pm.
| Course code | BPBLA-135 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Modern Indian Language – Punjabi |
| 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, Hindi |
About the BPBLA-135 assignment
The BPBLA-135 assignment covers Punjabi language, literature and communication across the course. Topics include speech sounds, sentence structure, poetry, fiction, drama, electronic media and letter writing. It assesses your understanding and critical appreciation rather than reproduction of course material.
This tutor-marked assignment has 10 questions in three sections, totalling 100 marks. Section A has four 5-mark answers of 100–150 words each; Section B has four 10-mark answers of 200–300 words each; Section C has two 20-mark essays of 500–600 words each. The assignment carries 30% weightage.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 5 | Introduce the vowel and consonant sounds of Punjabi. |
| Q2 | 5 | Explain the poem ‘ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਛੁਹ’ with reference to its context. |
| Q3 | 5 | Introduce the principal forms of electronic media. |
| Q4 | 5 | Discuss who is described as lionesses in the story ‘ਸ਼ੇਰਨੀਆਂ’ and why. |
| Q5 | 10 | Write a letter to a newspaper editor about the shortage of water in your neighbourhood. |
| Q6 | 10 | Describe the structure of Punjabi sentences. |
| Q7 | 10 | Discuss medieval Punjabi poetry. |
| Q8 | 10 | Outline the history of the Punjabi novel. |
| Q9 | 20 | Discuss the major trends in modern Punjabi poetry. |
| Q10 | 20 | Examine the subject matter and artistic features of the one-act play ‘ਕਬਾਬ ਦੀ ਹੱਡੀ’. |
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 on foolscap-size paper and fasten all pages securely.
- Put the relevant question number beside each answer and follow the word limit specified for its section.
- Use your own words rather than copying passages from the course units; organise answers logically, with an introduction and conclusion for essay-type responses.
- Present the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit the completed assignment at your Study Centre or as a single PDF through the link provided on the Regional Centre website, and keep a copy.
- Submit on time, because assignment submission is required before you can appear 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 BPBLA-135 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for BPBLA-135?
The assignment is marked out of 100 and carries 30% weightage.
How many questions are there, and what are the word limits?
There are 10 questions: four short answers of 100–150 words each, four mid-length answers of 200–300 words each, and two long answers of 500–600 words each.
What are the BPBLA-135 assignment submission deadlines?
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 links these dates to the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively.
Where should I submit the BPBLA-135 assignment?
Submit it at your Study Centre or upload one PDF file for the assignment using the link on your Regional Centre website. Keep a copy of your completed work.
Does the BPBLA-135 assignment have to be handwritten?
Yes. The PDF requires answers in your own handwriting, using foolscap-size paper with the pages securely fastened.
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