IGNOU MGS-001 Assignment 2026-27
Gender and Development: Concepts, Approaches and Strategies
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 13 Nov 2026, 08:56 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 02 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
From IGNOU's official date sheet dated 30 Oct 2026. IGNOU can still revise it: check your hall ticket for the final date and your exam centre.
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Make the MGS-001 assignment front page →| Course code | MGS-001 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Gender and Development: Concepts, Approaches and Strategies |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Gender and Development Studies)MAGD |
| School | School of Gender and Development Studies |
| Assignment code | MGS-001/AST-01/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Wed, 02 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MGS-001 assignment
The MGS-001 assignment covers gender and development theories, approaches, needs, equality and policy. It also considers gender in agriculture and the effects of neoliberal policies on women in India.
The assignment has seven compulsory questions in two sections. Section A has two questions worth 20 marks each, with about 700 words per answer. Section B has five questions worth 12 marks each, with about 500 words per answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain development in relation to gender and discuss Frank’s and Wallerstein’s theories of underdevelopment. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss criticism of the Women in Development approach and its role in the emergence of Gender and Development. |
| Q3 | 12 | Define practical and strategic gender needs and illustrate them with examples. |
| Q4 | 12 | Explain affirmative action and describe related measures taken by the Indian government. |
| Q5 | 12 | Analyse why gender mainstreaming is needed in agriculture. |
| Q6 | 12 | Explain how neoliberal policies affect women in contemporary India. |
| Q7 | 12 | Write short notes on substantive equality, empowerment, gender equality and radical feminism. |
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
- Answer all questions in your own words.
- Keep answers approximately within the word limits: 700 words each in Section A and 500 words each in Section B.
- Prepare and submit a separate assignment for each course.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you wish to emphasise.
- Submit the assignment to your regional centre or the coordinator of your study centre before the relevant term-end examination deadline.
- Keep a photocopy and retain either an email response from the regional centre or a receipt from the study centre.
Submission dates: 31 October 2026 (December 2026 TEE); 30 April 2027 (June 2027 TEE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the MGS-001 assignment code for 2026-27?
The assignment code is MGS-001/AST-01/TMA/2026-27.
How many questions are in the MGS-001 assignment?
There are seven questions, and all are compulsory.
What are the marks and weightage for the assignment?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has 30% weightage in the course.
What are the word limits for MGS-001 answers?
Answers should be about 700 words each in Section A and about 500 words each in Section B.
When should I submit the assignment?
The listed deadline is 31 October 2026 for the December 2026 TEE and 30 April 2027 for the June 2027 TEE. Dates differ by exam session.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to your regional centre or the coordinator of your study centre.
Other IGNOU MAGD assignments
- MGS-2: Gender Development Goals and Praxis
- MGS-3: Gender Analysis
- MGS-4: Gender-Sensitive Planning and Policy Making
- MGS-5: Research Methodology in Gender and Development Studies
- MGSE-001: Gender Planning and Development Policies
- MGSE-002: Gender Audit and Budgeting
- MGSE-003: Gender Mainstreaming
- MGSE-004: Gender Issues in Agriculture, Rural Livelihoods and Natural Resource Management
- MGSE-006: Gender Issues in Resources and Entitlements
- MGSE-007: Gender, Organization and Leadership
- MGSE-009: Gender Issues in Work, Employment and Productivity
- MGSE-010: Gender and Entrepreneurship Development
- MGSE-013: Gender Training and Empowerment
- MGSE-020: Gender and Financial Inclusion
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.