IGNOU MER-013 Assignment 2026-27
IT and Entrepreneurship
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:27 pm.
| Course code | MER-013 |
|---|---|
| Course title | IT and Entrepreneurship |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) (MAER)MAER |
| School | School of Vocational Education & Training |
| Assignment code | MER-013/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-013 assignment
The MER-013 assignment covers all course blocks. Its topics include computer processing units, components of intelligence, communication and networking in banking, cyber law, cybercrime prevention, GSM and applications of artificial intelligence.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, making a total of 100 marks. The final question requires short notes on any two of three topics, worth 10 marks each. The assignment carries 30% weightage, and the stated pass mark is 50%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the roles of the CPU, control unit and arithmetic logic unit. |
| Q2 | 20 | Describe the components that make up intelligence. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss how communication and networking support better reporting and decision-making in banks. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain the importance of cyber law for business and suggest ways to protect against cybercrime. |
| Q5 | 2×10=20 | Write short notes on any two topics: hacking and its prevention, GSM, or application areas of artificial intelligence. |
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 one tutor-marked assignment for this course.
- Attempt all five questions; for Question 5, choose any two of the three topics.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before starting.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre by the applicable deadline.
- Assignment submission according to the schedule is compulsory for eligibility to appear in the term-end examination.
Submission dates: 15 March 2027 (June TEE); 15 September 2026 (December TEE). Dates can differ by session.
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.