IGNOU BPYC-110 Assignment 2026-27
Epistemology
Last updated by IGNOU: 29 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 28 Oct 2026, 04:24 am.
| Course code | BPYC-110 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Epistemology |
| Programme | BAFPY |
| 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 BPYC-110 assignment
The BPYC-110 assignment explores the nature, sources and justification of knowledge. It covers Indian and Western epistemology, including perception, inference, testimony, truth, skepticism, rationalism, empiricism and major philosophical approaches to knowledge.
The assignment has five compulsory question groups worth 20 marks each. Questions 1 and 2 offer alternatives and require about 400 words each. Question 3 requires two answers of about 200 words each, Question 4 requires four answers of about 150 words each, and Question 5 requires five short notes of about 100 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | 20 | Examine knowledge as justified true belief and its components, or critically compare rationalist and empiricist accounts of the sources of knowledge. |
| Question 2 | 20 | Explain the significance and limits of perception in Indian philosophy, or compare foundationalist and coherentist approaches to epistemic justification. |
| Question 3 | 2 × 10 = 20 | Choose two topics covering Indian theories of truth, inference, Hume’s account of knowledge and causation, or testimony as a source of knowledge. |
| Question 4 | 4 × 5 = 20 | Choose four topics concerning knowledge versus belief, skepticism, Gettier’s challenge, Kant’s distinction between types of knowledge, Popper’s falsification method, or the mirroring mind. |
| Question 5 | 5 × 4 = 20 | Write five short notes selected from truth, justification, semantic theory, naturalized epistemology, coherence theory of truth, the cogito, knowledge and human interests, and standpoint theory. |
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
- Attempt all five main question groups; each carries equal marks.
- For Questions 1 and 2, choose one alternative in each and write about 400 words per answer.
- In Question 3, answer any two options in about 200 words each.
- In Question 4, answer any four options in about 150 words each.
- In Question 5, write notes on any five options in about 100 words each.
- Where a selected question has multiple parts, address every part.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; these deadlines follow the official listing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the maximum marks and weightage of the BPYC-110 assignment?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%, according to the official listing.
Do I have to attempt all questions in BPYC-110?
All five main question groups are compulsory. Choose one alternative each in Questions 1 and 2, two options in Question 3, four in Question 4, and five in Question 5.
What are the word limits for the Epistemology assignment?
Write about 400 words each for Questions 1 and 2, 200 words per selected answer in Question 3, 150 words per selected answer in Question 4, and 100 words per short note in Question 5.
When is the BPYC-110 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 refers to December 2026 and June 2027 exams; dates can differ by session, so the listing dates are used here.
Which sessions and mediums are listed for this assignment?
The official listing identifies the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions and lists 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.