IGNOU MGS-2 Assignment 2026-27
Gender Development Goals and Praxis
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 13 Nov 2026, 08:54 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Fri, 27 Nov 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MGS-2 assignment front page →| Course code | MGS-2 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Gender Development Goals and Praxis |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Gender and Development Studies)MAGD |
| School | School of Gender and Development Studies |
| Assignment code | MGS-002/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) | Fri, 27 Nov 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MGS-2 assignment
The MGS-002 assignment covers gender mainstreaming, financial interventions, education, social infrastructure, workplace protections and women’s health. It also asks for short notes on community and labour-related topics.
The tutor-marked 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 gender mainstreaming and its need, using an Asian country’s efforts as an example. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss why micro-credit and micro-insurance interventions are needed from a gender and development perspective. |
| Q3 | 12 | Examine India’s interventions to address gender issues in education. |
| Q4 | 12 | Analyse the importance of social infrastructure for women. |
| Q5 | 12 | Explain selected labour laws that protect women at work. |
| Q6 | 12 | Comment on the relationship between sanitation facilities and women’s health. |
| Q7 | 12 | Write short notes on self-help groups, the unorganized sector, SEWA and social exclusion. |
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 every question in your own words.
- Keep Section A answers to about 700 words each and Section B answers to about 500 words each.
- Prepare and submit a separate assignment for each registered course.
- Submit the assignment before the course’s term-end examination to your regional centre or study centre coordinator.
- Obtain and retain an email response from the regional centre or a receipt from the study centre.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted assignment.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasize.
Submission dates: 31 October 2026 (December 2026 TEE); 30 April 2027 (June 2027 TEE). Dates differ by examination session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for MGS-002 in 2026-27?
The assignment code is MGS-002/AST-01/TMA/2026-27.
How many marks and what weightage does the MGS-002 assignment carry?
The assignment is worth 100 marks and carries 30% weightage in the course.
How many questions must I answer?
All seven questions are compulsory: two in Section A and five in Section B.
What are the word limits for the assignment?
Section A answers should be about 700 words each, and Section B answers should be about 500 words each.
When is the MGS-002 assignment due?
The listed dates are 31 October 2026 for the December 2026 TEE and 30 April 2027 for the June 2027 TEE. Dates differ by examination session.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to your respective regional centre or study centre coordinator, and retain the email response or receipt.
Other IGNOU MAGD assignments
- MGS-001: Gender and Development: Concepts, Approaches and Strategies
- 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.