IGNOU BPCC-113 Assignment 2026-27New
Understanding and Dealing with Psychological Disorders
Last updated by IGNOU: 03 Nov 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 04 Nov 2026, 04:26 pm.
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| Course code | BPCC-113 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Understanding and Dealing with Psychological Disorders |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology / Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (BAPCH/BAFPC)BAPCH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BPCC 113 /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 |
About the BPCC-113 assignment
The BPCC-113 assignment covers mood disorders, drug dependence and treatment, psychotherapy, the sexual response cycle, electroconvulsive therapy, play therapy and meditation. Its tutorial includes a comparison of therapeutic approaches and a review of a course unit.
Part A carries 70 marks: two 20-mark answers of about 500 words each and six 5-mark answers of about 100 words each. Part B is a compulsory 30-mark tutorial with two activities, including a unit review of about 1,000 words. The PDF specifies 20% weightage for assignments and 10% for the tutorial.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss the factors responsible for mood disorders. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine drug use and dependence disorders along with their treatment. |
| Q3 | 5 | Explain the concept of psychotherapy. |
| Q4 | 5 | Describe the phases of the sexual response cycle. |
| Q5 | 5 | Explain electroconvulsive therapy. |
| Q6 | 5 | Outline the stages involved in short-term psychotherapy. |
| Q7 | 5 | Explain how play therapy is applied. |
| Q8 | 5 | Explain the different forms of meditation. |
| Tutorial Activity 1 | 10 | Compare person-centred and Gestalt therapies in terms of structure, goals, therapeutic relationship and techniques. |
| Tutorial Activity 2 | 20 | Review a BPCC-113 unit of your choice in about 1,000 words, covering its important aspects in your own words. |
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
- Complete all assignment questions and both tutorial activities; all are compulsory.
- Write the assignment and tutorial by hand in your own words; typed, printed or copied answers are not permitted.
- Keep Q1–Q2 to about 500 words each, Q3–Q8 to about 100 words each, and the tutorial unit review to about 1,000 words.
- Include a title page with your name, enrolment number, email, Regional Centre, Study Centre, programme title and code, course title and code, and tutorial code.
- Use A4 ruled paper for assignment answers, leave a four-centimetre left margin and space between answers, and tie the pages securely; tutorial pages may be ruled or blank.
- Attach a copy of the TMA to your completed assignment before submitting it.
- Submit to the coordinator of your allotted Study Centre by the applicable deadline; if a centre change is pending, use the original centre until IGNOU confirms the change.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt, and keep a photocopy of your completed assignment.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June TEE; July 2026 session); 30 September 2027 (December TEE; January 2027 session).
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for the BPCC-113 assignment for 2026–27?
The 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.
How are the BPCC-113 assignment marks and weightage divided?
Part A carries 70 marks and the tutorial carries 30 marks, making 100 marks in total. The listing gives 30% weightage overall; the PDF divides this into 20% for assignments and 10% for the tutorial.
How many questions are there, and what are the word limits?
Part A has eight questions: two requiring about 500 words each and six requiring about 100 words each. Part B has two tutorial activities, with about 1,000 words required for the unit review.
Is the BPCC-113 tutorial compulsory?
Yes. Both tutorial activities are compulsory: a 10-mark comparison of person-centred and Gestalt therapies and a 20-mark review of a course unit of your choice.
Can I submit a typed BPCC-113 assignment?
No. Both the assignment and tutorial must be handwritten, and the content must be in your own words.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your allotted Study Centre. Keep a photocopy and retain the receipt issued for submission.
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- BPCC-106: Development of Psychological Thought
- BPCC-108: Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II
- BPCC-109: Developmental Psychology
- BPCC-110: Applied Social Psychology
- BPCC-111: Understanding Psychological Disorders
- BPCC-114: Counselling Psychology
- BPCE-141: Positive Psychology
- BPCE-142: Forensic Psychology
- BPCE-145: Counselling Psychology
- BPCG-175: Psychology for Living
- BPCS-183: Emotional Intelligence
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.