IGNOU BWEE-007 Assignment 2026-27
Work and Entrepreneurship
Last updated by IGNOU: 16 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 05 Nov 2026, 04:25 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Fri, 08 Jan 2027 · 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 BWEE-007 assignment front page →| Course code | BWEE-007 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Work and Entrepreneurship |
| Programme | Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development (DWED)BAGS, DWED |
| School | School of Gender and Development Studies |
| Assignment code | BWEE-007/TMA-1/26-27 |
| Session | July 2026–June 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, 08 Jan 2027, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BWEE-007 assignment
The BWEE-007 assignment covers women’s contribution to the economy, participation in work, and entrepreneurship through self-help groups (SHGs). It also examines government support, barriers to setting up enterprises, business idea generation, and training for women entrepreneurs.
There are seven compulsory questions worth 100 marks. Questions 1–6 carry 10 marks each. Question 7 carries 40 marks and requires training-session plans for any two of four themes, worth 20 marks each. The PDF cover gives the period July 2026–June 2027; the official listing identifies the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Explain the economic contribution of women’s work in India. |
| Q2 | 10 | Discuss measures to improve women’s participation and productivity in work, using suitable examples. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain how self-help groups can support the development of group enterprises. |
| Q4 | 10 | Assess the role of government schemes and initiatives in supporting enterprises run by women SHG members, with examples. |
| Q5 | 10 | Explain ways to help women overcome obstacles to establishing enterprises, supported by examples. |
| Q6 | 10 | Describe in detail how to help women in SHGs develop business ideas. |
| Q7 | 20+20 | Plan one training session for each of two chosen themes—women’s entrepreneurship, production management, service enterprises, or gender-sensitive enterprise-management training—specifying participants, duration, methods and training aids. |
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 seven questions.
- Include examples in Questions 2, 4 and 5, as requested.
- For Question 7, select any two of the four training themes and prepare one session plan for each.
- Each training-session plan must identify the target group, session duration, training methods and training aids.
- The PDF directs students to check submission deadlines on the IGNOU website or contact their Regional Centre.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions is the BWEE-007 assignment listed for?
The official listing identifies July 2026 and January 2027. The PDF cover labels the assignment period July 2026–June 2027.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for BWEE-007?
The assignment has a maximum of 100 marks. The official listing gives it a weightage of 30%.
Are all BWEE-007 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. All seven questions must be answered. Questions 1–6 carry 10 marks each, while Question 7 carries 40 marks.
What must be included in the training plans for Question 7?
Choose any two of the four listed themes and prepare one training session for each. Specify the target group, duration, training methods and training aids. Each plan carries 20 marks.
What are the BWEE-007 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. Dates can differ by session.
In which languages is the BWEE-007 assignment available?
The official listing shows English and Hindi.
Other IGNOU BAGS assignments
- BGDG-172: Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture
- BGS-005: Issues of Gender and Development
- BGS-011: Understanding Gender and Law
- BGS-012: Gender Based Violence
- BGS-013: Gender and Governance
- BHDAE-182: हिंदी भाषा और संप्रेषण
- MWG-111: Women in the Economy
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.