IGNOU BYG-001 Assignment 2026
Course 1 of Certificate Programme in Yoga
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 23 Oct 2026, 04:13 am.
| Course code | BYG-001 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Course 1 of Certificate Programme in Yoga |
| Programme | Certificate Programme in Yoga (CPY)CPY |
| School | School of Health Sciences |
| Assignment code | BYG-001/TMA/2026 |
| Session | July 2026 |
About the BYG-001 assignment
The BYG-001 assignment covers Blocks 1–4 of the Certificate Programme in Yoga. Topics include Jnana Yoga, Samadhi, Pranayama, yoga’s meaning and origins, yogic philosophy, mental processes and the teachings of several spiritual thinkers. The PDF identifies this paper as Course 1 without giving a separate subject title.
There are 17 compulsory questions in two sections, worth 100 marks overall. Section 1 has three questions worth 10 marks each, with answers of 1,200–1,500 words each. Section 2 has 14 questions worth 5 marks each, with answers of 500–600 words each. The assignment contributes 30% to the final theory evaluation.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | 10 each | Three questions ask students to discuss Jnana Yoga and its stages, Patanjali’s categories of Samadhi, and the types, benefits and precautions of Pranayama in classical yoga texts. |
| Section 2 | 5 each | Fourteen questions cover yoga’s meaning, Vedic origins and misconceptions; Nishkama Karma; Saptang Yoga; Nada-Anusandhana; Lahiri Mahasaya’s Kriya Yoga; Advaita; Chitta and consciousness; Antaraya; Chitta Prashadhan; Panchklesha; Practical Vedanta; and a comparison of Aurobindo and Maharshi Ramana. |
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 every question; submitting the relevant assignment is required before appearing in the corresponding theory term-end examination.
- Write your answers by hand on foolscap-size paper; typed or printed answers are not accepted.
- Number the pages carefully, tie them together, and include the question and its number with each answer.
- Follow the section-wise answer lengths: 1,200–1,500 words for each Section 1 answer and 500–600 words for each Section 2 answer.
- Use separate sheets for each assignment. On the first page, include the course code, course title, assignment code, programme study centre and submission date, with your enrolment or roll number, name and full address at the top right.
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