IGNOU MER-003 Assignment 2026-27
Business Ideation and Opportunity Identification
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:16 pm.
| Course code | MER-003 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Business Ideation and Opportunity Identification |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) (MAER)MAER |
| School | School of Vocational Education & Training |
| Assignment code | MER-003/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 |
About the MER-003 assignment
The MER-003 assignment covers all course blocks, focusing on entrepreneurial motivation, personal readiness for entrepreneurship, business ideas, operational planning and opportunity identification. It also asks students to consider the factors encouraging women to become entrepreneurs.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. Question 2 has two parts worth 10 marks each. The assignment carries 30% weightage in the final assessment, and the printed pass requirement is 50%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss the factors that motivate women to take up entrepreneurship. |
| Q2 | 10+10=20 | Assess your own readiness to become a successful entrepreneur and explain a business idea of your choice. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain planning considerations for plant location, plant layout, and production planning and control. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain the concept of a business opportunity and the process associated with it. |
| Q5 | 20 | Discuss how entrepreneurs scan for opportunities. |
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, including both parts of Question 2.
- 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.
- Follow the applicable submission deadline or any revised schedule communicated by the University.
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.