IGNOU CITL-001 Assignment 2026-27
Laboratory Course
Last updated by IGNOU: 29 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 28 Oct 2026, 04:26 am.
| Course code | CITL-001 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Laboratory Course |
| Programme | Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)CIT, CITOL |
| School | School of Computer and Information Sciences |
| Assignment code | CIT/CITL-001/ASSIGN/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 25 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 15 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the CITL-001 assignment
The CITL-001 Laboratory Course assignment covers practical work in C programming, MS-Access, Java Applets, MS-Word and MS-Excel. Tasks include sorting numbers, building a hospital database, calculating simple interest, generating admission letters and analysing student marks.
The assignment has five questions worth 5 marks each, totalling 25 marks in the PDF. Students must submit screenshots with their coding and documentation. Illustrations and diagrams may be used to explain the work, and suitable assumptions are allowed where needed.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | 5 | Develop a C program using functions to validate three user-entered number lists of up to five numbers each, merge them and display the combined numbers in ascending order. |
| Question 2 | 5 | Build an MS-Access hospital database containing doctor and patient details, including consultation fees and recommendations, with at least five records, a data-entry form and a doctor-wise patient report. |
| Question 3 | 5 | Create a Java Applet that accepts the principal, annual interest rate and duration in months, then calculates and displays simple interest when a button is clicked. |
| Question 4 | 5 | Use MS-Word Mail Merge to generate personalised admission letters from student, course, admission number, study centre, fee status and reporting date data. |
| Question 5 | 5 | Prepare an MS-Excel marks sheet with student identifiers and four course scores, using formulas for totals, percentages, grades, highest and lowest marks, and identifying the top five students. |
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
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre by the applicable deadline.
- Timely assignment submission is compulsory for eligibility to appear in the corresponding term-end examination.
- For the CITL-001 term-end practical examination, both minimum attendance requirements and timely assignment submission must be fulfilled.
- Include screenshots along with the coding and documentation.
- Follow the assignment guidelines in the CIT Programme Guide.
- You may use illustrations and diagrams to support explanations and make suitable assumptions where necessary.
Submission dates: 15 April 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2026 (December term-end exam)
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the CITL-001 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the submission deadlines for CITL-001?
The official listing gives 15 April 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2026 for the December term-end exam. The PDF associates these dates with the January 2027 and July 2026 sessions respectively.
How many questions are there, and what are the maximum marks?
The PDF contains five questions of 5 marks each and states a maximum of 25 marks. The official listing separately reports 100 maximum marks and 30% weightage.
Do I need to submit screenshots with the CITL-001 assignment?
Yes. The PDF requires screenshots along with coding and documentation.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Study Centre on or before the due date.
Is assignment submission enough for practical exam eligibility?
No. The PDF requires both timely assignment submission and fulfilment of minimum attendance requirements for the CITL-001 term-end practical examination. It refers students to the CIT Programme Guide for details.
Other IGNOU CIT assignments
- CIT-001: Fundamentals of Computer Systems
- CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology
- CIT-003: Web Based Technologies and Multimedia Applications
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.