IGNOU MGSE-001 Assignment 2026-27
Gender Planning and Development Policies
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 06 Nov 2026, 04:26 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the MGSE-001 assignment front page →| Course code | MGSE-001 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Gender Planning and Development Policies |
| Programme | MAGD |
| Assignment code | MGSE-001/AST- 01/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Sat, 28 Nov 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MGSE-001 assignment
This MGSE-001 assignment covers planning processes and methods, micro planning, monitoring and evaluation, and different types of plans. It also examines gender equality and equity in organisations, women’s role in gender planning, and selected gender-related data, indices and tools.
The tutor-marked assignment has seven compulsory questions across two sections. Section A contains two questions worth 20 marks each, with answers of about 700 words each. Section B contains five questions worth 12 marks each, with answers of about 500 words each. The assignment totals 100 marks and carries 30% weightage.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the meaning of planning and discuss the steps involved in the planning process. |
| Q2 | 20 | Describe planning methods and explain micro planning using examples from the field. |
| Q3 | 12 | Explain monitoring and evaluation and discuss their importance in planning through examples. |
| Q4 | 12 | Discuss why organisations should promote gender equality and equity, supported by examples. |
| Q5 | 12 | Explain the characteristics of standing or repeated-use plans and single-use plans. |
| Q6 | 12 | Examine the role women play in gender planning. |
| Q7 | 12 | Write brief notes on gender-disaggregated data, Beijing ++ 5, the Gender Related Development Index and gender planning tools. |
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 seven questions; none is optional.
- Write about 700 words for each Section A answer.
- Write about 500 words for each Section B answer.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam)
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MGSE-001 assignment cover?
The official listing identifies it for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the submission deadlines for MGSE-001?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam.
What are the maximum marks and weightage?
The assignment is marked out of 100 and carries 30% weightage.
Are all questions compulsory, and what are the word limits?
All seven questions are compulsory. Each Section A answer should be about 700 words, while each Section B answer should be about 500 words.
How are marks divided between the sections?
Section A has two questions worth 20 marks each. Section B has five questions worth 12 marks each.
In which languages is the assignment available?
The official listing shows English and Hindi.
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