IGNOU MGSE-013 Assignment 2026-27
Gender Training and Empowerment
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 07 Nov 2026, 08:55 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Fri, 18 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the MGSE-013 assignment front page →| Course code | MGSE-013 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Gender Training and Empowerment |
| Programme | MAGD |
| Assignment code | MGSE 013/ AST/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) | Fri, 18 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MGSE-013 assignment
The MGSE-013 assignment covers gender training, women’s empowerment and leadership, including government initiatives in Karnataka and case studies of elected women representatives.
It has seven compulsory questions in two sections, worth 100 marks in total. Section A has two 20-mark questions, with about 700 words per answer. Section B has five 12-mark questions, with about 500 words per answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss types of gender training in relation to their purposes and methods. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain Karnataka government measures to build the capacity of women in local government. |
| Q3 | 12 | Explain the skills needed to be an effective gender trainer. |
| Q4 | 12 | Explain empowerment and illustrate how resources and agency relate to gender empowerment. |
| Q5 | 12 | Explain Karnataka government gender training for elected women leaders at the panchayat level. |
| Q6 | 12 | Describe four case studies of elected women representatives, or develop them through interviews with local women leaders. |
| Q7 | 12 | Write notes on triangulation, autonomy and decision-making, training of trainers, and the National Policy of Empowerment, 2001. |
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.
- Write approximately 700 words for each Section A answer.
- Write approximately 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 is the MGSE-013 assignment for?
The listing gives July 2026 and January 2027.
How many questions are in the assignment?
There are seven questions: two in Section A and five in Section B. All are compulsory.
What are the marks and weightage?
The assignment is worth 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
How long should the answers be?
Section A answers should be about 700 words each, and Section B answers about 500 words each.
When is the assignment due?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam.
Which language mediums are available?
The listing gives English and Hindi.
Other IGNOU MAGD assignments
- 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-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.