IGNOU MER-015 Assignment 2026-27
Social Entrepreneurship
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:28 pm.
| Course code | MER-015 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Social Entrepreneurship |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) (MAER)MAER |
| School | School of Vocational Education & Training |
| Assignment code | MER-015/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-015 assignment
The MER-015 assignment covers all blocks of Social Entrepreneurship. It explores motivations for social change, entrepreneurial principles and challenges, corporate social responsibility, sustainable development, and livelihood promotion. It also includes selected concepts and organisations connected with social entrepreneurship.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. The final question requires short notes on four of six topics, carrying 5 marks each. The assignment has a 30% assessment weightage, and the stated pass requirement is 50%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Examine the motivations, guiding principles and challenges of social entrepreneurship, including the balance between social goals and financial viability. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss two theories of corporate social responsibility. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain the Sustainable Development Goals and discuss the components of sustainable development. |
| Q4 | 20 | Develop case studies about livelihood promotion. |
| Q5 | 4x5=20 | Write short notes on four topics chosen from the Environmental Kuznet curve, bootstrapping, BASIX, Gramin Bank, SEWA and BRAC. |
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.
- For Question 5, choose any four of the six listed topics.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before starting.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre within the applicable schedule.
- Assignment submission is compulsory for eligibility to appear in the term-end examination.
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.