IGNOU MHD-21 Assignment 2026-27
मीरा का विशेष अध्ययन
Last updated by IGNOU: 16 Jul 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)
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 MHD-21 assignment front page →| Course code | MHD-21 |
|---|---|
| Course title | मीरा का विशेष अध्ययन |
| Programme | M.A. Hindi ProgrammeMAHD, MHDOL, MHD |
| Assignment code | MHD-21/2026-2027 |
| 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 | Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Fri, 18 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MHD-21 assignment
The MHD-21 assignment covers Meera’s poetry, her place in the Bhakti movement, medieval women devotees, poetic language and approaches to her work.
It is based on the full course and has three main questions worth 100 marks. Students explain three passages, write three answers of about 500 words each and five answers of about 150 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (a) | 10 | Explain a passage about contentment through changing material circumstances, with its context. |
| Q1 (b) | 10 | Explain a passage about devotion to Giridhar and social expectations, with its context. |
| Q1 (c) | 10 | Explain a passage about steadfast love for Giridhar, with its context. |
| Q2 (i) | 15 | Discuss Meera’s importance in the Bhakti movement. |
| Q2 (ii) | 15 | Introduce medieval Indian women poets associated with devotion. |
| Q2 (iii) | 15 | Discuss the distinctive features of Meera’s poetic language. |
| Q3 (i) | 5 | Discuss the teachers who inspired the Bhakti movement. |
| Q3 (ii) | 5 | Discuss Krishna’s place in the Indian tradition of thought. |
| Q3 (iii) | 5 | Discuss the deity worshipped by Meera. |
| Q3 (iv) | 5 | Discuss the philosophical background of Meera’s era. |
| Q3 (v) | 5 | Discuss Meera as viewed in progressive criticism. |
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
- Explain each of the three specified poetic passages with its context.
- Write each answer in Question 2 in about 500 words.
- Write each answer in Question 3 in about 150 words.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2026 (December term-end exam). The PDF gives different session-based dates; dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MHD-21 assignment code for 2026–27?
The PDF gives the assignment code as MHD-21/2026-2027.
How many marks is the MHD-21 assignment worth?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
How is the MHD-21 assignment structured?
It has three main questions: passage explanations for 30 marks, three longer answers for 45 marks and five shorter answers for 25 marks.
What are the word limits for MHD-21?
Question 2 answers should be about 500 words each, and Question 3 answers about 150 words each.
When is the MHD-21 assignment due?
The official listing gives 30 April 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2026 for the December term-end exam. The PDF gives different session-based dates, and dates can differ by session.
What medium is available for MHD-21?
The official listing identifies Hindi as the available medium.
Other IGNOU MAHD assignments
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- MHD-05: साहित्य सिद्धांत और समालोचना
- MHD-10: प्रेमचंद की कहानियाँ
- MHD-11: हिंदी कहानी
- MHD-12: भारतीय कहानी
- MHD-15: हिंदी उपन्यास–2
- MHD-22: Kabir Ka Vishesh Adhyayan
- MHD-23: मध्यकालीन कविता–1
- MHD-24: मध्यकालीन कविता–2
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.