IGNOU MER-002 Assignment 2026-27
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:16 pm.
| Course code | MER-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) (MAER)MAER |
| School | School of Vocational Education & Training |
| Assignment code | MER-002/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 15 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the MER-002 assignment
The MER-002 assignment covers all blocks of Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship. Topics include adoption versus innovation in developing countries, Schumpeter’s views on entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial characteristics, entrepreneurship promotion before and after independence, rural industrial development, and market conditions that support entrepreneurship.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. It carries 30% weightage in the final assessment, and the stated pass mark is 50%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Critically assess whether adoption is more practical and desirable than innovation in developing countries. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain Schumpeter’s description of the entrepreneur and discuss entrepreneurial characteristics. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss the basis for promoting entrepreneurship in the periods before and after independence. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain how intensive campaigns operate to promote small-scale industries in rural and backward areas. |
| Q5 | 20 | Describe the market-economy conditions that help entrepreneurship grow. |
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 questions.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before preparing your responses.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.
- Assignment submission within the prescribed schedule is compulsory for eligibility to appear in the term-end examination.
Submission dates: 15 March 2027 (June TEE); 15 September 2026 (December TEE).
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.