IGNOU MGSE-002 Assignment 2026-27
Gender Audit and Budgeting
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 06 Nov 2026, 04:25 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Tue, 01 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the MGSE-002 assignment front page →| Course code | MGSE-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Gender Audit and Budgeting |
| Programme | MAGD |
| Assignment code | MGSE 002/ AST/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026, 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) | Tue, 01 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MGSE-002 assignment
The MGSE-002 assignment covers gender budgeting, gender audits, revenue tools and the Women Component Plan. It also examines municipal budgeting, the effects of macroeconomic policies on women, and key budget institutions and documents.
This tutor-marked assignment, identified as TMA-01, has seven compulsory questions worth 100 marks. 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 carries 30% weightage.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain gender budgeting and trace its development through initiatives in any two countries. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain the concept of a gender audit and describe two best practices. |
| Q3 | 12 | Explain what revenue tools are and discuss any two of them. |
| Q4 | 12 | Explain the Women Component Plan using suitable examples. |
| Q5 | 12 | Describe how gender budgeting works in municipalities, supported by examples. |
| Q6 | 12 | Present an argument about whether macroeconomic policies affect women's lives and support it with examples. |
| Q7 | 12 | Write short notes on the Gender Budget Cell, Annual Financial Statement, Medium Term Expenditure Framework and State Budget. |
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 are optional.
- Keep each Section A answer to about 700 words.
- Keep each Section B answer to about 500 words.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam).
Frequently asked questions
What are the submission deadlines for the MGSE-002 assignment?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam.
How many questions must I answer in MGSE-002?
All seven questions are compulsory: two in Section A and five in Section B.
What are the word limits for the MGSE-002 assignment?
Each Section A answer should be about 700 words, and each Section B answer should be about 500 words.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment is worth 100 marks and carries 30% weightage. Each Section A question carries 20 marks, while each Section B question carries 12 marks.
Which sessions and languages are listed for this assignment?
The assignment is listed for July 2026 and January 2027, with English and Hindi mediums available.
Other IGNOU MAGD assignments
- MGSE-001: Gender Planning and Development Policies
- 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
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.