IGNOU MDIE-002 Assignment 2026-27New
Diasporas in India
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 12:56 pm.
| Course code | MDIE-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Diasporas in India |
| Programme | MA in Migration and DiasporaMAMIDI, PGDMIDI |
| School | School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies |
| Assignment code | MDIE-2/TMA-01/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) |
About the MDIE-002 assignment
The MDIE-002 assignment covers identities and diaspora formation, pre-colonial movements to India, refugee communities, citizenship and belonging, pluralism, and identity politics. It assesses understanding of the course material and its critical application across all blocks.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, totalling 100 marks. The fifth question contains two short-answer topics worth 10 marks each. Answers must be handwritten and expressed in your own words.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain different forms of identity and their contribution to the formation of diasporas. |
| Q2 | 20 | Outline the phases of pre-colonial migration to India and examine the defining features of pre-colonial diasporas in India. |
| Q3 | 20 | Identify refugee communities in India and discuss their socio-economic circumstances and major challenges. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss the state, citizenship, and the idea of belonging. |
| Q5 (a–b) | 10x2=20 | Write short answers about plural society and pluralism in India, and about identity politics. |
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 every question in your own words rather than reproducing passages from the course material.
- Write the assignment by hand, neatly and clearly, using simple and correct English.
- Organise answers logically; essay-type answers should include an introduction and a conclusion.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page.
- Write the course title, assignment number and Study Centre name in the centre of the first page.
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.